White Cloud

[quote name='scojack' timestamp='1428226813' post='2739216'] Naw... I meant why no try building one yourself? Damn site easier than knocking out a Queen Anne bow fronted dresser. I used to visit a guy in Fife who my mate would get to set up his guitars, Ian Watt.. built beautiful bespoke furniture,and did a wee sideline in Basses too. IanM [/quote] I have built one bass, a medium scale Alembic type fretless...it actually worked out quite well and has a nice tone. If I had more spare time then I would like another go. Your woodworking is really sharp....I'm more of a wood butcher in comparison.

[quote name='miles'tone' timestamp='1428427427' post='2741189'] Quite. This book has really helped me get things moving again along with my physio and rehab (no, not THAT kind of rehab ). It shows you what's happening with your back and some excellent exercises. Forward by Prince Charles no less. Doing 5mins of these exercises morning and night along with trying to keep the weight off has changed my world. The lightweight bass is just the cherry on top. I can now stand up and play again! Whoop Whoop! [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sarah-Keys-Back-Sufferers-Bible/dp/0091814944"]http://www.amazon.co...e/dp/0091814944[/url] [/quote] Just ordered that...many thanks for the heads up!

I have known this to happen on other basses but have never experienced it myself. It is just one of those things....a new Warwick tuner will not be too expensive, their hardware is very competitively priced.

If it works then the technique is not "Bad"..... Music is art, there are no rules.

[quote name='3below' timestamp='1428176051' post='2738900'] On a different offbeat road. Warwick Corvette with ash bodies are pretty damn light. Streamers with P pickup in might be an alternative. Another plan could be getting custom smaller thinner body made - Gibson SG bass thickness combined with G&L SB 1/2 size ( P bass on diet). [/quote] Great advice my current Corvette is as light as a feather...but sounds like a Tyrannosaurus Rex!

[quote name='scojack' timestamp='1428171100' post='2738808'] Thanks Cloud. ..'ere why don't you give it a go? [/quote] Hey, thanks for that! The only problem is that if I play it I will want to have it

Sorry to read about your lower back problem. 9lbs is not by any means a heavy bass - lots of good advice already on this thread. P basses can be heavy old lumps of wood...but there are a few out there that are light. I owned a Lakland that had a lightweight cut of swamp ash for the body, it weighed in at around the 7.5 lb mark. Good luck.

Whoah...that is just so good!

That is gorgeous ...enjoy it!

That is uber cool! A great touch by the guys.

Very nice P bass....enjoy it!

It will work....might look a bit unusual though (my opinion of course).

I would echo all of the previous comments....tread carefully!

Yes. Seen them live twice and they were fabulous. Brilliant southern rock band.

I would discount all but the Ibanez personally....but that's just me. The Lakland is a nice bit of kit, pity you don't want to keep it...have you considered a 2nd hand Warwick?

[quote name='jazzyvee' timestamp='1427913113' post='2735855'] Maybe it just wasn't meant to "B" [/quote] Nice one!

I don't think they are hard to switch to at all....its just like playing a 4 string with an extra string! I couldn't cope without mine so have no idea why there appear to be so many for sale.

It is a classic sound... Just enjoy it!

I may be in the minority here but Pino is a bassist that really doesn't excite me...great player as he undoubtedly is. I preferred his Paul Young Musicman fretless days (yes, I am that man!)

Let us know how it goes!

I would do the Precision bass personally....

[quote name='jacko' timestamp='1427671685' post='2732974'] That Nova album is rarer than hens teeth John. I have an ancient copy on Vinyl but I think the only CD versions are imports costing fifty odd quid.! My favourite BrandX album would most likely be Product. Wal to Wal is a superb bass duet and I love April. [/quote] Thanks for the heads Up Graeme.

[quote name='barneyg42' timestamp='1427625691' post='2732356'] Bloody Sex on Fire..............grr ffs!!! [/quote] ....I feel your pain. Why is it that the songs that the punters constantly demand are the ones that I hate playing the most??