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Thanks Greg! I'm really pleased with it, smoother P tone than the 425 I have (it had rounds on) so suits the thumpy flats. I do prefer a pickguard for a more Fender vibe, these BB'S are so much better value though. Massive thanks to @AndyTravis for the loan of his template and general Bass advice across the board!! Love ya man 😁

Yes I do too 😁

I've found the Article, and he confirms everything you've just said 😁 http://www.fretlessbass.com/mo-foster-a-history-of-his-fender-jazz-fretless-bass/

So a recent NBD occurred, I was in the market for P bass, when a fellow in these very pages was selling a Tobacco burst BB1024. As I used to have a 1025,I know how good these are, at getting that P tone, so got some old Tomastiks put on. I've made a couple of cosmetic mods, in that I've had a lovely Tortoise Pickguard made, and added some Art Deco esq knobs. It has a similar vibe to the newer BB models only with IMO a more elegant Guard and body shape. Just waiting on some pickguard adhesive tape,as I don't have a drill,I can then fit it properly.

Wow that's awesome!!

If you keep struggling let me know! I've developed wrist issues, so have been thinking of getting one.

Speak to @warwickhunt I believe he's got a couple for sale. I was selling a gorgeous one not too long ago, not many were interested. I happen to prefer them to the Ray, smaller body,slimmer neck and more variation in tone.

It would be A no from me! Perhaps if Mr Italian Bassist can afford an air fair,but not to bring his own bass (🤪😳) perhaps your work colleague can pay you to dep,And save money on air travel 😉

Lol when I started on bass, I was given an old violin by a neighbour,I thought it would be a cool way to get into Double bass later 🙄 I then saw a video with Jimmy Page, so decided to use the bow to play my roundwound strung bass, with a Distortion pedal on. My Dad was not a happy camper,at my early "musical" experiments. Who knew 6 years later, id be playing Agadoo in Skeg Vegas 😂

I'm sure I read many moons ago, that Mo Foster, had an ebony fingerboard from an old Double bass, grafted onto his Fender, gave it a much thicker board. This is from a dusty part of my memory and not sure whether this information is mixed up with an old episide of Minder or something 😂 Mo' s fretless tone is sublime though.

Bought an EBS Multicomp From Dave. Thoroughly nice bloke, gave me it at a good price,and paid for special delivery so I could have it in time for a band rehearsal,an absolute star. Realky well packed too,a great experience all round, thanks Dave 😁

I love those Mooer sweepers

Just bought a Yamaha BB1024 from Greg. Great friendly communication and fast postage! Kept my regularly updated during the process, which I like. Many thanks Greg

Does anyone know if those new Fender Boxer series have jazz necks? I think they're based on the the old Jazz Special that Duff Mckagan used, they had jazz necks.

The Nate Mendel has a slightly wider nut than most Jazz basses, but still thinner than most P's. It also is a much chunkier B profile, it's a great sounding and well made bass. I was expecting a "Jazz" neck from other people's descriptions,but it's very much it's own thing. Funny I've just bought a Yamaha BB 1024 which has a great P tone and It has a similar neck to the Nate.

Very Heavy weight board Huw! I love it 😍

Wow! This actually looks fantastic, id very much like to try one 😍

Just been checking that out, as ive never heard of it. Really interesting filter. No control over the overdrive and its always on, so not sure,how that would behave when adding other fuzz or octave. Maybe ran in parallel it would be cool.

Ooh just stunning!