Sold my p bass today

[Geek99]

It’s gone to a good home, buyer loves it and its cheap adagio flats. I cannot play it easily any more due to advancing arthritis in my left hand - still gutted though 

 

Edited November 13, 2023 by Geek99
Apostrophe misdemeanour

[Geek99]

I’ll have to get a 32” jazz or a mustang at some point - might be easier to handle 

[Newfoundfreedom]

That's got some mojo.

 

Is it real or a relic job? 

[police squad]

40 minutes ago, Geek99 said:

I’ll have to get a 32” jazz or a mustang at some point - might be easier to handle 

JMJ Mustang, all the way

[Geek99]

47 minutes ago, Newfoundfreedom said:

That's got some mojo.

 

Is it real or a relic job? 

Relic, partly by its builder and more by me 

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[Supernaut]

I'm sure the high tension flats did not help. 

[Lozz196]

If the width of the Precision neck is the stumbling block then one of the Mustangs with the Jazz width neck would suit well. The JMJ is a Precision width neck but due to shorter scale and lesser string tension I find it much easier to play than my Precisions.

[Geek99]

No I think it’s the scale length, struggling to get fingers to the right place - any clues on spotting a mustang with jazz width neck though ?

 

I still have my Vintage stingray clone 

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[Lozz196]

1 hour ago, Geek99 said:

No I think it’s the scale length, struggling to get fingers to the right place - any clues on spotting a mustang with jazz width neck though ?

 

I still have my Vintage stingray clone 

The Squier Classic Vibe 60s Mustang is Jazz width, as are the Made/Crafted in Japan ones. I really like the Squier ones, play really nice. 

[Geek99]

3 hours ago, Supernaut said:

I'm sure the high tension flats did not help. 

Compared to rounds, the adagios were a bit easier actually. 

[SumOne]

If you can live with the look, the Ibanez EHB 1000 S is one of the most erganomic Basses available (I think it's what the 'E' stands for). Someone I know had to stop playing his P bass due to arthritis in the hand and he was pretty much giving up on Bass playing but he can play one of these fine. 

 

30" scale with a slim neck should make reaching frets easy, added bonus being it's about as lightweight as Basses get (I've got the 5 string multi scale and it's 3.3kg, so I guess 4 string short scale is less than 3kg), and headless means it's well balanced while being that light. 

 

 

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[asingardenof]

3 hours ago, Geek99 said:

Relic, partly by its builder and more by me 

 

Very Bobby Vega-tastic

[Reggaebass]

I saw it advertised and was tempted myself, hope you find something more suitable Geek 

[nilorius]

Looks real road worn and best regards to it new home.

[Geek99]

32 minutes ago, Reggaebass said:

I saw it advertised and was tempted myself, hope you find something more suitable Geek 

I don’t think it was overpriced. The fact that you were tempted is something of a compliment 

[Reggaebass]

2 minutes ago, Geek99 said:

I don’t think it was overpriced. The fact that you were tempted is something of a compliment 

I don’t think it was overpriced and someone has got a nice bass there,  thank you, good luck with your search 

[JapanAxe]

Sorry you’ve had to move on an instrument you loved.

 

I’m going to chip in on Mustangs too. I’ve owned 2 modern ones and they were both so easy to play that a gig with them was like a night off! The necks were super slim and comfortable. Just be aware that for through-body stringing you need to allow for the extra length, so a 30in scale bass would need 32in scale strings.

 

I haven’t seen you play but you mention difficulty stretching between frets - don’t be afraid to move your fretting hand instead, that whole ‘one finger per fret’ thing is a bit of a red herring.

[Mickyk]

Agreed that four finger per fret thing is for the Purists. IMO

[chris_b]

I really hope you're not trying to use one finger per fret!

 

Is there anyone you can have a few lessons with, who can show you how to adjust your technique, so you can work around your arthritis?

[Supernaut]

27 minutes ago, Mickyk said:

Agreed that four finger per fret thing is for the Purists. IMO

No, it's just proper technique. 

[Geek99]

14 minutes ago, chris_b said:

I really hope you're not trying to use one finger per fret!

 

Is there anyone you can have a few lessons with, who can show you how to adjust your technique, so you can work around your arthritis?

Time, money, kids 

[chris_b]

5 minutes ago, Geek99 said:

Time, money, kids 

 

All valid reasons. . . . but IMO your need might be more pressing. One lesson shouldn't break the bank.

[bassbiscuits]

I play an older Fender Japan Mustang - allegedly a 1966 reissue. From what I gather the neck on that is slimmer than the JMJ Mustangs - just had a quick check and the nut seems to be about 38mm and the neck a very easy handful.

 

Worth a try if you spot one secondhand - I've seen them go for between £600-£800 depending on condition etc.

 

Very light and comfortable, but still oozes cool and sounds great - proper snarly and punchy, like a naughty little brother of a P bass.

[mr4stringz]

The Mex PJ Mustangs are also jazz width. Personally I’d look at the other options as identified above over them, but just so you’re aware.

[Paul S]

The Sterling Stingray shortie has a jazz width neck, too, if you fancy a MM flavour.