Old Horse Murphy Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 This really was an impulse buy and came about after spotting a beautiful Spector Euro LX4 on Guitar Guitar and having the perennial "do I don't I?" argument. The 24 frets and tiny body of the Spector led me down the route of looking and my more favoured Fenders and I spotted a 2019 Original 60's P Bass in sunburst and after a few heartbeats the order was placed. It arrived yesterday and despite a bit of alarm caused by the factory "set up" it is now wearing a set of TI Flats and sounds and plays beautifully. If people have seen these yet, they really are of Custom Shop quality and fit and finish is exemplary. My old P Bass has been given a new set of Ernie Ball Nickel roundwounds and sounds amazing (the best P Bass I've ever played with rounds) and now, basically, I've got a P Bass with flats, one with rounds and a Tony Franklin Fretless. In all the years I've been playing and recording, most producers want either a P Bass with rounds or flats, so at least I'm ready to oblige without too much faff now! Attached are some pics together with a gratuitous family photo. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckman67 Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 You have a lovely collection 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Lovely, my favourite colour and period for these. Are these basically the new AVRI? Nitro finish? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Love it. I’ve been close to pulling the trigger on the LPB one a few times recently! Enjoy!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted December 29, 2019 Author Share Posted December 29, 2019 53 minutes ago, therealting said: Lovely, my favourite colour and period for these. Are these basically the new AVRI? Nitro finish? Yes I think it's the new AVRI equivalent and it's got a nitro finish. I've always been a huge fan of the 75 Reissue Jazz but the old AVRI P Basses left me a bit cold. If this new one is anything to go by, they've really upped their game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 That is a beauty, Nick, and the colour scheme just screams 60s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted December 29, 2019 Author Share Posted December 29, 2019 2 hours ago, Lozz196 said: That is a beauty, Nick, and the colour scheme just screams 60s. Thanks Lozz. I was sorely tempted by the Lake Placid Blue one but the sunburst was over £300 cheaper: an easy decision in the end as I love a bit of sunburst 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayn Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Congrats on a lovely bass. Sunburst and tort, really classic.😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 So after looking at many many photos, measuring, marking with set squares and a quick prayer to St Jude, St Anthony and the newly-promoted St John Henry Newman, I decided to fit the covers on the P Bass. Fortunately it turned out well and all is good. Here's a few photos of it all fully furnished and a group shot of all the P's together. I'm off for a lie down 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubis Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 (edited) What a beautiful thing, is that a round laminate fingerboard too? A very tidy collection Edited December 30, 2019 by rubis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 2 hours ago, rubis said: What a beautiful thing, is that a round laminate fingerboard too? A very tidy collection It is indeed with a 9.5" radius and the vintage frets too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Just love that Tony Franklin fretless Precision. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Is the tele a Chris Shifflet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share Posted December 31, 2019 26 minutes ago, merello said: Is the tele a Chris Shifflet? It is. I took it in a trade a short while ago. It's absolutely immaculate but I'm not sure 6 stringers are for me anymore so am going to move it on. It is very pretty though 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Nice, nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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