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[quote name='clauster' timestamp='1377605120' post='2189257'] I think, based on budget and the fact I don't want this to end up being another box-of-bits-under-the-spare-bed-that-will-eventually-get-sold, I am going to go for a Mightymite neck just to get the thing done in as short a space of time as poss. Then in time get a more correct neck to finish it properly (the finished Warmoth necks come in at a few hundred pound more than the Mightymites) [/quote] This is the exact dilemma i faced and went the MM route the question I asked myself is the Warmoth/All parts neck really £200 better than the MM? I was going to save up for a period correct neck but now decided not to as I like the bass the way it is at the moment.

[quote name='mikeswals' timestamp='1377529631' post='2188505'] My Custom Shop 55. It's a beauty and a nice player, but unfortunately it sits in the closet unused as I just haven't been into the P sound for quite some time.[url="http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Negative7bass/media/DSC08424.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] What a lovely P-bass, do like the colour, if I only had the dosh

Really should have read the thread before buying my train ticket

Think it's best to send to a Luthier the files you would need are quite expensive and it is a bit of an art form to get it right.

[quote name='davebass66' timestamp='1376130043' post='2169968'] +1 to this. I bought a neck from him for a jazz I built and it was great quality , smooth frets Nd very sturdy...he can also do them without the decal if u like...they are all satin finished though, so not ideal if you want a vintage vibe [/quote] I bought a vintage tint one from this guy and I love it, mighty Mite necks are the dogs, will be buying another in the next few weeks.

I found the "Bass" a bit stringy but apparently the Stingray is to die for.

For my 62 ish P-Bass build bridge I bought a used 62 RI and replaced the barrels from all parts [url="http://www.allparts.uk.com/online-shop/guitar-bass-parts/guitar-bass-parts-general/bridges-parts-tailpieces/bridge-parts/saddles-for-bass/bass-bridge-barrels-vintage-style-4-p-2019.html"]http://www.allparts.uk.com/online-shop/guitar-bass-parts/guitar-bass-parts-general/bridges-parts-tailpieces/bridge-parts/saddles-for-bass/bass-bridge-barrels-vintage-style-4-p-2019.html[/url] and it looked really good and quite cheap,. I used a Mighty Mite neck and although the plastic cover does look odd you get used to it, but these necks are fantastic. I also bought genuine Fender 60s reverse tuning Machine heads and had to drill extra holes for the posts which was a little awkward. heres the link to my 62ish build [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/202190-62ish-precision-build/page__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/202190-62ish-precision-build/page__fromsearch__1[/url] I've since replaced the scratchplate for a more authentic looking one.

[quote name='6v6' timestamp='1377089199' post='2183184'] I know you said you've bought a body, but if you know you want to refinish it, wouldn't it make more sense to just buy an unfinished body, e.g MightyMite, or one of those kits from Thomman? [/quote] it's mainly down to cost, the cost of the body and the paint required should cost me around £70 tops. A mighty Mite Body for example would be £120+ shipping costs from the US plus any tax fees (I've never seen these bodies for sale in the UK). You then have the argument of the extra cost v labour but I think there is more enjoyment in doing the paint job yourself be it a pain to do so, plus you could spray it a colour you like.

I've just bought an alder sunburst SX P-Bass body off Fleabay for my next build (57 P-Bass in Fiesta Red). On a previous build, I stripped the bass down to the wood and re-painted but was a real PIA and time consuming, my thoughts this time, is to just strip off the lacquer sand smooth and then apply the undercoat/paint/lacquer etc. Has anyone done one this way, recommended? Cheers

This is a great site full knowledgeable people having loads of fun - enjoy

Bought a Fender MIJ bridge off Nic, great guy to deal with and received the item very quickly and as described A++++++++++++ Cheers Tony

Just listened to the samples on this CD, sounds really good, very Zapperish in places (as you would expect).

Here's one I built a year or so back, really bright yellow (Fiat Yellow, was dark blue), sadly now dismantled and gone [sharedmedia=core:attachments:111569]

Absolutely love Genesis mainly the Gabriel era plus Trick of the Tale and Wind and Wuthering, but the Collins era did produce some good stuff too. I once played in a band where the guitarist went to Charterhouse school and was in the same year as Banks and Rutherford.

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1375956711' post='2167808'] [/size][size=3] +1[/size] I've got a Vox: amPlug Bass. It has an aux in socket and 2 output levels. [/quote] Another +1 I like the sound I get out of mine

Welcome youngster, great site, great people loads of fun.

Hi from another old fart that had a huge break from playing bass, great site, have fun.

My 5 would be; '62 Precision '54 Precision MM Stingray Rickenbacker 4001 ('78) Fretless Fender Jazz

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1375116269' post='2156896'] Bet you didn't expect to see me in here Fender Cabronita Precision. Because I can't do anything properly [/quote] I really liked the sound of these on the You tube demo video, does it sound as good in the flesh?

I use talc on my hands (non smelling type) before playing and that works a treat, sometimes you may have to re-apply after a hour or so but it does work.