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[quote name='philw' timestamp='1405930579' post='2506487'] Thanks both. I have a quote of £58 inc shipping (for a Jaguar bass scratch plate) from these guys: http://www.jacksinstrumentservices.com Does that seem reasonable? Does anybody have experience of them? Phil [/quote] Sims is £40 for custom plastic pickguards ex.postage though. £80 for genuine period correct celluloid tort. Spitfire's tort looks to be the best now he's on the scene. What does he make it from I wonder? Celluloid? Or some new material I wonder.

[quote name='njr911' timestamp='1405544797' post='2502973'] Having used a couple of sets of Lakland flats I much prefer the feel and tone of Fender strings. Unfortunately while I've been away Fender seem to have stopped making 45-105 gauge. I now need to choose 50-105 or 45-100 ? Whice will I notice least ? Alternatively, who makes Fenders strings? Maybe they still do the 45-105. [/quote] I feel your pain as I loved the CL set too. I'd go for the 100-45 set as the A,D and G are the same with only the E being a tad lighter so doubt you'd notice too much difference (I've used the 100-40 set and never found the E lacking) The 105-55 set has much heavier A, D and G so you'd notice the difference there more I expect.

No matter how much or how little you spend on a bass, always pay a bit extra and get your bass set up by an experienced tech/repair person/luthier. You don't have to fight the thing. It will be much easier to play (hard to put down even), will sound better and you won't end up damaging yourself long term.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1405545383' post='2502984'] Accidently invented the Lakland bridge while he was at it too [/quote] And Delano pickups

The Smiths were my Beatles growing up and I love them dearly to this day. I kind of went off Morrissey's solo material for a long time but I must say this last decade he's just got better and better again. He's always got stick since the beginning and he always will, but that's ok. I love Marmite myself.

Go Ibanez. The deciding factor on what makes a good B string is the string itself. If you buy flubby strings it won't matter what your scale length is. Get a nice high tension string and you're golden. In my humble and ting.

Just bought a set of Fender P5 pickups off Barrie. It was a thoroughly enjoyable deal with a very nice chat and exchange of stories via PM. The pickups were packed up very well and arrived in tip-top condition very promptly which is fantastic. Many thanks Barrie, been a pleasure Cheers, Simon.

I played a 2008 revamp in a shop when they first came out it was the best P I've ever played (played and owned quite a few). It was perfect weight and balance, tone and feel. The fit and finish were also excellent. I certainly would have bought it new but couldn't afford it at the time. Boy that sucked. The post 2012 Am Standards now have Custom Shop pickups. Boom!

The Fender deluxe P special has a thin Jazz neck BTW.

I sold an Italia Rimini to Neil, very easy dealings with good communication as we worked things out. He was true to his word, quick payment, no fuss. Deal with confidence. Cheers!

I'm leaning towards the Capri orange. Ahem, 'get me bomber jacket... Really, the orange is very cool.

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I like all three, much more interesting than the usual, although I am a sucker for the '60s pastels. Daphne blue and tort have been on my bucket list for some time.

[quote name='addam360' timestamp='1405365648' post='2501308'] Yeah, you and everyone else who just said to buy a P-Bass are probably right. I definitely wouldn't be able to just install the bridge pup later though, seriously not handy. It really bothers me that there doesn't seem to be a mid-range type of PJ Fender Precision. [/quote] Sorry, I didn't mean to do it yourself A good tech could carry out the work for you. All in, it should only cost you about £120. I say only, in relation to how much we all start throwing at basses we're not quite happy with. Can be hundreds. Good luck mate, hope you find something nice that suits you.

The other alternative is to just buy a Fender Precision that you really get on with and see how that goes (insist the shop gives it a proper set up as part of the sale.) If you really find you can't live without a bridge pup, get one installed later on. At least you'll have a bass you'll love everything about. Cheaper than fannying about buying new necks etc. here and there too. Been there. It gets expensive.

Schecter diamond P custom sounds just the ticket. They have a very good rep in the bang for buck stakes. http://www.richtonemusic.co.uk/products/schecter_diamond_p-custom_4_white.asp?gclid=CLH8gue4xL8CFVMRtAoddlsAGg

Hey that sounds great to me! Do you have a really low action too? Here's some more Dave Margen, this one is off Moonflower (just had it on and it reminded me if this thread) Great burpy P tone that always makes me giggle about half way through when he gets stuck in Only a short track but I love it. Love the whole album. Santana - Zulu: http://youtu.be/XBHqYRnqm8o

My first dealings with John.. He made me up a nice vintage P bass loom and I received it less than 24 hrs after my first enquiry PM. Not installed it yet but all the components are top quality, and his solder work is so neat and tidy (tidier than my USA Fender to be honest). It came installed on a card template with clear instructions and even a little screwdriver , all well boxed up for a safe journey. Well impressed and very pleased! The only downside I can see is that with the solderless connections it came with, there'll be no holding me back trying out all sorts of pickups with complete ease! Thanks again John for the fantastic goods and excellent service. Top chap. Edit: I've now installed it and it's as good as I hoped. Rock solid pots and sounds clear as a bell yet it can get really phat now thanks to the .1uF cap I specified. Great stuff!

Terrible news. Proper legend who has seen and contributed massively to the development of jazz. He shared a room with Scott Lafaro in the 50's too. Some stories there. Another library burns down.. Thank you Charlie x

Ernie Ball Earthwood. But they're rare as rocking horse plop and expensive now. Get a cheap double bass, some Innovation Silver Slaps strings and away you go. Bluegrass city. (That's what I did when I walked this path)

Yes, great idea! I sold Eric a Yamaha BB in a smooth and easy deal. He paid for it right away and was very friendly on the PMs. He let me know as soon as it arrived safely which I was grateful of as it's always a worry sending a bass by courier. I would do business with Eric again for sure. Recommended. Many thanks!