Wigtwizzle Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 1) Hello. 2) I have a 12 inch speaker and Marshall amp borrowed from a pal whenever I have a gig. Previously I have used a USA G&L bass and a Music Man Big Al, both of which I sold when I thought I'd never gig again. I loved their sound and build quality, but found it so uncomfortabe on my back on two 45-minute sets. So when I got asked to do a couple of gigs now, I considered a Mustang or a violin bass for the short scale, then hit upon the genius idea of a Squier mini P bass. I used it on a gig last night, and I swear it was the best! When you're playing in a room with no soft furnishings with a guitarist and a drummer, I can't tell the difference sonically between a £150 and a £1500 bass - it's down to my fingers and the notes I play. The mini P is so comfortable, it's a keeper, and I'll put a jazz pickup in the bridge as well. YES! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunion Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Greetings and welcome 🍻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Welcome WT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franticsmurf Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Hi and welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Welcome WT 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 Welcome to BC @Wigtwizzle and hello from a fellow Cardiff-based player. I've not tried a Squier Mini-P but I must say, I've been tempted to try one - especially as a back-up, or a bass to take along to pub-jams & camping trips. However, I then bought a Cort Steiny clone, and that's that role filled. Mind you, that Mini-P still looks great. Should I try one out? Probably not - I'm trying to thin the herd at the moment, and I'll probably end up buying one! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 Welcome aboard! Suggest you follow this thread: @Stub Mandrelis sorting out a Bass Bash for S Wales, but there are others as well. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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