AndyTravis Posted February 17, 2020 Author Posted February 17, 2020 Just now, Cuzzie said: Yeah mine was a second hand not long ago, other expenses came up. We would look the nuts Meant to be meeting up with Lee at the Manchester bass show - as far as I know these basses will be there. I’m going to wear a long coat - I know the back streets of Manchester like nobody else... Quote
Bassman Sam Posted February 17, 2020 Posted February 17, 2020 12 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Meant to be meeting up with Lee at the Manchester bass show - as far as I know these basses will be there. I’m going to wear a long coat - I know the back streets of Manchester like nobody else... When is the Manchester Bass Show Andy? Might bring an empty gig bag for a quick getaway. Quote
AndyTravis Posted February 17, 2020 Author Posted February 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Bassman Sam said: When is the Manchester Bass Show Andy? Might bring an empty gig bag for a quick getaway. March 27/28 Quote
Bassman Sam Posted February 17, 2020 Posted February 17, 2020 Just now, AndyTravis said: March 27/28 Cool. I'll try to make it. Quote
AndyTravis Posted February 17, 2020 Author Posted February 17, 2020 Really wouldn’t mind the P type In white to match my white jazz. Altgough the idea of LPB precision basses is firmly in my head. Having had to back out of a deal on one recently... Quote
AndyTravis Posted February 17, 2020 Author Posted February 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, Bassman Sam said: Cool. I'll try to make it. 28/29th sorry Quote
Rich Posted February 17, 2020 Posted February 17, 2020 1 hour ago, PJ-Bassist said: Personally I dont have a problem with the headstock. It works well in context of the rest of the guitar - ties in and balances nicely with the shape of the upper horn. Nope, just can't get on with it. I'd have to do this. 3 1 Quote
Bassman Sam Posted February 17, 2020 Posted February 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: 28/29th sorry No worries, just googled it. In the diary now. Quote
Old Horse Murphy Posted February 17, 2020 Posted February 17, 2020 2 hours ago, PJ-Bassist said: Personally I dont have a problem with the headstock. It works well in context of the rest of the guitar - ties in and balances nicely with the shape of the upper horn. Hmmm, that just looks like I tried to iron it. You should see my shirts if you like that type of thing... Quote
lemmywinks Posted February 17, 2020 Posted February 17, 2020 I swear every time I see a pic of a Lodestone they look worse than the last time, such a clumsy design IMO. Quote
PatrickJ Posted February 17, 2020 Posted February 17, 2020 It's not for everyone that's for sure, but it's the same old thing. They try something different and it has limited appeal and doesn't sell - they play it safe with the same old Fender shapes and they don't sell because it's just another clone at an extremely saturated price point. It's a bit of a no win I guess. 1 Quote
lemmywinks Posted February 17, 2020 Posted February 17, 2020 The Lodestone is a crummy old Fender shape though, like they wanted to design some super modern instrument but didn't have any ideas so just took a router to a J bass! Quote
PatrickJ Posted February 17, 2020 Posted February 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, lemmywinks said: The Lodestone is a crummy old Fender shape though, like they wanted to design some super modern instrument but didn't have any ideas so just took a router to a J bass! That's a fair comment, it is in essence still a traditional J. Quote
Stub Mandrel Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 I know I keep saying his, but the Fender Performer really needs a reissue. No-one's ever copied it. But look at that gorgeous shape and what a neck! It's 53mm at fret 20 compared to 63mm for a Jazz bass. (Jag SS is 60mm). 1 Quote
Woodinblack Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 7 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said: I know I keep saying his, but the Fender Performer really needs a reissue. No-one's ever copied it. But look at that gorgeous shape and what a neck! It's 53mm at fret 20 compared to 63mm for a Jazz bass. (Jag SS is 60mm). I played one in Mansons in Exeter. The neck was lovely. In fact, the whole bass was good to play as long as you didn't accidental catch a glance at it I think it is an acquired taste which I didn't acquire and judging by the rarity, nor did a lot of other people, so I am not surprised they didn't reissue it. Quote
Stub Mandrel Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 17 minutes ago, Woodinblack said: I think it is an acquired taste which I didn't acquire and judging by the rarity, nor did a lot of other people, so I am not surprised they didn't reissue it. I think it's simpler that that - people who bought Fenders back then wanted them to look like Fenders. Even these days look at the flack the Starcaster gets... Quote
PatrickJ Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 How about a reissue of the original Fender Dimension IV. Quote
Rich Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said: I know I keep saying his, but the Fender Performer really needs a reissue. No-one's ever copied it. But look at that gorgeous shape and what a neck! It's 53mm at fret 20 compared to 63mm for a Jazz bass. (Jag SS is 60mm). Now you're talking! One of my favourite body shapes ever. Definitely needs a reissue. Edited February 18, 2020 by Rich 1 Quote
Muzz Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 Yep, I love the Performer...tho I've no idea why... 😕😀 1 Quote
BigRedX Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 11 hours ago, PJ-Bassist said: That's a fair comment, it is in essence still a traditional J. It takes certain amount of skill to make a traditional and generally accepted design more ugly and think you've done something good. 3 Quote
Rich Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 I get the feeling this is another thread that can be filed under It's A Good Job We All Like Different Stuff. 1 1 Quote
AndyTravis Posted February 18, 2020 Author Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) I think we should run a “design a bass” thread - much like the monthly photo thread. We all seem to recognise how ‘wrong’ other people get it, we all seem to know how to make things ‘better’. I reckon we’ll end up with 100’s of entries nobody will agree upon. ”if only it had 17.5mm spacing...I don’t like bolt on necks...I prefer p/j pickups...” Edited February 18, 2020 by AndyTravis Quote
uk_lefty Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 1 minute ago, AndyTravis said: I think we should run a “design a bass” thread - much like the monthly photo thread. We all seem to recognise how ‘wrong’ other people get it, we all seem to know how to make things ‘better’. I reckon we’ll end up with 100’s of entries nobody will agree upon. ”if only it had 17.5mm spacing...I don’t like bolt on necks...I prefer p/j pickups...” And the winner is Leo from California! 1 1 Quote
Muzz Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) Looks rubbish for metal...it'll never catch on... Edited February 18, 2020 by Muzz Quote
BigRedX Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 8 minutes ago, uk_lefty said: And the winner is Leo from California! Is it? Even he decided it needed changing in 1957. And again in 1976, and again in 1979... Quote
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