Crusoe Posted November 28 Share Posted November 28 14 minutes ago, warwickhunt said: It would be this all day long for me. Easy to replicate without costing a fortune... and looks cool (IMHO). Are you serious? That jacket looks bloody awful. Oh , you mean the bass... 😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted November 28 Share Posted November 28 Do we know why a chunk of the scratchplate is missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted November 28 Share Posted November 28 10 minutes ago, Steve Browning said: Do we know why a chunk of the scratchplate is missing? I was just looking at that. Looks like the controls have been modded as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted November 28 Author Share Posted November 28 19 hours ago, Beedster said: Depending on when the audition is I'll do you one at cost, and it really won't be much, certainly less than a new Squier 👍 very kind of you Chris, I may take you up on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike f Posted November 28 Share Posted November 28 14 hours ago, mike f said: P Bass with a maple Jazz bass neck. And a Badass II by the look of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike f Posted November 28 Share Posted November 28 14 hours ago, mike f said: P Bass with a maple Jazz bass neck. And a Badass II by the look of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike f Posted November 28 Share Posted November 28 (edited) 14 hours ago, mike f said: P Bass with a maple Jazz bass neck. And a Badass II by the look of it. Edit: Oh heavens. Triple post!! Must’ve gone through the Edge’s pedalboard! Edited November 28 by mike f 2 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 28 Share Posted November 28 Slighty sanitised tribute version. Can only assume to remaining pickguard covers the PUP-control wiring cavity, and leads to/joins an EBMM Sabre-style control plate. This version to my eye does the job without the need for gaffa tape that, frankly, would be trying just a little too hard! perhaps there's a little too much relicing by comparison with the photo above, but there are later photos where the finish does appear to be largely gone 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted November 28 Share Posted November 28 A fun thing I learnt when doing a relic job - dissolve some wire wool in vinegar and wipe it across the "worn" areas. Makes it look less new pretty instantly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeyboro Posted November 28 Share Posted November 28 18 minutes ago, BassApprentice said: A fun thing I learnt when doing a relic job - dissolve some wire wool in vinegar and wipe it across the "worn" areas. Makes it look less new pretty instantly. How to a-salt a bass? 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted November 28 Share Posted November 28 6 hours ago, warwickhunt said: It would be this all day long for me. Easy to replicate without costing a fortune... and looks cool (IMHO). Agree. I managed to get a p bass close to that look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted November 28 Share Posted November 28 6 hours ago, warwickhunt said: It would be this all day long for me. Easy to replicate without costing a fortune... and looks cool (IMHO). Agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted November 28 Share Posted November 28 8 hours ago, police squad said: I like the sparkly purple thing Well put that away and choose a bass 🙄 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 28 Share Posted November 28 8 hours ago, police squad said: I like the sparkly purple thing Depends what you're wanting to do mate. If the band are real fans, they might recognise it, but whether it works might depend on what image the rest of them have. I think the relic Precision is a far safer and more versatile bet; frankly pretty much any 3tsb or even natural Precision with a maple neck can be cheaply and quickly modified to look like that bass, and if necessary returned to stock within minutes. Purple sparkly needs you to to source, and probably pay over the odds for, a unique and potentially not easy to sell, instrument. And it looks shite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted November 28 Share Posted November 28 11 minutes ago, Beedster said: And it looks shite Can't agree more Chris. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted November 28 Share Posted November 28 The other option is the Warwick Adam Clayton signature. Its a cheap option as only about £700 and would make a good backup or an alternate bass for certain sets or sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted November 28 Author Share Posted November 28 24 minutes ago, Beedster said: Depends what you're wanting to do mate. If the band are real fans, they might recognise it, but whether it works might depend on what image the rest of them have. I think the relic Precision is a far safer and more versatile bet; frankly pretty much any 3tsb or even natural Precision with a maple neck can be cheaply and quickly modified to look like that bass, and if necessary returned to stock within minutes. Purple sparkly needs you to to source, and probably pay over the odds for, a unique and potentially not easy to sell, instrument. And it looks shite I have a mate that will spray something up for me, so if I can source the bits cheaply, it should work But I'll need a spare of course and it won't be the Sherwood green Jazz, not at that price. I could get a 2nd hand Lakland, either the 44-60 or Daryl Jones model (Skyline one) The current Warwick is ugly. I quite like the reverse Warwick, could be worth a chinese punt. As for image, Guitarist has beany and hundreds of guitars on stage, he's a U2 anorak. I supported them last friday in Southend, the guitarist really nails it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted November 28 Author Share Posted November 28 41 minutes ago, Beedster said: Depends what you're wanting to do mate. If the band are real fans, they might recognise it, but whether it works might depend on what image the rest of them have. I think the relic Precision is a far safer and more versatile bet; frankly pretty much any 3tsb or even natural Precision with a maple neck can be cheaply and quickly modified to look like that bass, and if necessary returned to stock within minutes. Purple sparkly needs you to to source, and probably pay over the odds for, a unique and potentially not easy to sell, instrument. And it looks shite I have a mate that will spray something up for me, so if I can source the bits cheaply, it should work But I'll need a spare of course and it won't be the Sherwood green Jazz, not at that price. I could get a 2nd hand Lakland, either the 44-60 or Daryl Jones model (Skyline one) The current Warwick is ugly. I quite like the reverse Warwick, could be worth a chinese punt. As for image, Guitarist has beany and hundreds of guitars on stage, he's a U2 anorak. I supported them last friday in Southend, the guitarist really nails it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted November 28 Author Share Posted November 28 I've just found out I've got the gig 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 28 Share Posted November 28 2 minutes ago, police squad said: I've just found out I've got the gig Nice one 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted November 28 Share Posted November 28 12 minutes ago, police squad said: I've just found out I've got the gig Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted November 28 Share Posted November 28 Nice one, I think that will be a good fun gig to have 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 28 Share Posted November 28 Now you have the gig this is a no-brainer https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/176614163712?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=FOG9Z1W2SD2&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=155UlNbXQGW&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeyboro Posted November 28 Share Posted November 28 Close… he was born in 1960😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike f Posted November 28 Share Posted November 28 3 hours ago, police squad said: I've just found out I've got the gig Ace. Well done 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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