Chadu25 Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 (edited) On the hunt for a Pbass and considering these as they have the finish I like. + on the Okamoto coz of the lolli tuners. I just have no idea what to expect about the basswood body in terms of weight and durability. currently considering these: Hybrid II https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126021317601?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ksgimh-ysk6&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=qlns-x_9tzg&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Traditional https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/395609098604?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ke2kcr30qxm&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=qlns-x_9tzg&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Okamoto https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134673070951?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=dgvlddncsby&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=qlns-x_9tzg&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY looking forward to your insights! Edited August 31 by Chadu25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 I believe @wateroftyne had one and can provide an expert view. I remember the Okamoto came with excellent reviews! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Yep, I've got a 'burst Okamoto. Very nice bass. The basswood body is a non-issue. It might as well be alder. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Basswood is absolutely fine as a body. The only reason it isn't more popular is that it isn't great to look at, so is primarily used under solid finishes. Weight compares closely to alder. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Basswood tends to be lighter, but it's softer than Alder, so it's easier to ding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 (edited) I also have an Okamoto, bought two weeks ago, now done 4 gigs with it. Best Precision I've ever had and the reason my Elite Jazz will be going up for sale. Light, fast and sounds wonderful however mine came with post factory DIMarzio DP122 fitted. Aren't MM Bongos Basswood? Edited September 1 by karlfer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadu25 Posted September 1 Author Share Posted September 1 Thanks for all your insights. Will be pulling the trigger soon. Now the big question for me is which of them will I choose lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJWW Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 There really is something just so understated and classy about those Okamoto's. Even though I already own a great P bass it just makes me want to get another 😋 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 Phone recording from yesterday afternoon. First time we've done this one. It shows. https://www.facebook.com/MOTA.rockband/videos/868486541923800 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadu25 Posted September 1 Author Share Posted September 1 1 hour ago, karlfer said: Phone recording from yesterday afternoon. First time we've done this one. It shows. https://www.facebook.com/MOTA.rockband/videos/868486541923800 Nice cover of Foo Fighters. Are the stock pickups good or you just wanted to change it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 Previous owner put the DP122 on. The bass came up on Bass Bros & I was after one, but the pickup change was icing on the cake. I've always liked them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 Love a cream DiMarzio on a P bass. A real Martyn P Casey (of the Bad Seeds) vibe. Very nice score Karl 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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