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[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1428844092' post='2745112'] Safe to say I like a P bass [/quote] Lovely. If you had to choose one?!

It's bad isn't it? Funnily enough, in my last originals band, we hit a certain point where people were starting to get interested and more and more were coming along to our gigs; this one night, we had a professional photographer turn up with all his gear and offer to do us some promo shots... This happened to be the night I was ill. It was quite late in the day before it came on, so there was no subs about and we couldn't really pull. I wasn't sick thankfully, but looking at the photos now, I'm grey and sweaty and look dreadful. I remember being delirious too, its all a bit of a blur. Now, if nothing else, the photos provide a laugh!!

Definitely marmitey! I had this exact feeling once, bought one second hand in great condition and a year later part ex'd for the exact amount I paid against something else. So, effectively I didn't lose a penny on it. It was incredibly well put together, was the easiest bass to get setup perfectly and sounded mega. I'm just not active guy and got fed up of that. Absolutely loved it though and will definitely have another at some point.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1428829582' post='2744834'] My 1978, black, black, maple. A great bass, sporting genuine wear & tear. It`s such an aggressive sounding bass. [/quote] Conversely, I just moved my 78 on because it was so aggressive sounding! Absolutely smashing P bass, but even with flats it has so much growl to it. Absolutely amazing for punk or Iron Maiden stuff, not so much what I'm after for functions stuff. My first P was a cheap 80s Japanese copy, can't even rember the obscure make. It weighed a ton, but sounded superb. Next was a Mexican Fender in Arctic white, with a rosewood board. Looked great, sounded meh. It was a lemon, not very well built, nothing special, just a bit of a dud. After that I had Jazz basses, Musicians and others. Then, started playing in functions bands again and it seemed like a good time to go back to a Precision; it was! Now, I've two 2012s, a sunburst, tort, rosewood model with Femder flats. It's a peach, 8.5 lbs or so and a really nice woody organic tone. It's the bass by which I judge all others now Just acquired the second, a Candy Cola red, white pickgaurd and maple board. This one has La Bella flats. It is certainly heavier than the other, but it's no 78! Again, its a good one. Very happy with these two. I'm having a hard time getting those Yamaha BB2024x out of my head, but they don't come up too often and a house purchase and baby on the way mean that I'm probably not going to be buying any more expensive gear for quite a while. But. That's alright, I'm in a very good place with my current set of Precisions.

Yes! Well done, so glad you're persistence paid off. This is why I hated Cash Converters in my University city, bargains to be had, but for a reason unfortunately.

Simply, it doesn't matter. I used to get hung up over my playing and progression. I'd sit there for hours playing exercises for the sake of it. I improved, but I didn't like playing. Then, I started playing in bands and gigging regularly and realised I'd been doing it all wrong. If your still enjoying it, that's the most important bit.

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[quote name='Mr Fretbuzz' timestamp='1428505585' post='2741947'] That must be my 2012 I traded at Bass Gear for my Limited CS55P. Loved that Bass, it was my first proper bass after Squire Affinity P :-) [/quote] Great :-) yeah, that's where I just picked it up from! It's a lovely Precision.

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Last Friday actually. Took a trip to Bass Gear and this was one of two things I ended up leaving with, having left another two things there. A PJB Double Four. It's a funny little thing; shorter in length than one of my shoes and lighter than one of my cats. If those aren't your preferred units of measurement, it's about 28cm tall and 4kg in weight. A 70 watt 2x4 combo, with 3 band EQ, aux in and headphone out, that runs off a laptop charger. It has a handy mute switch and a hi/lo switch and input level. I used to use a Behringer 1x8 combo, a 25 watt job. The PJB is probably as loud or a touch louder than that in real terms. For me, that equates to: loud enough for jamming along at home and loud enough for rehearsals with the band where the drummer uses an electric kit. It does have a line out too, so will give that a bash some when. But... And it's a big ol' but! This thing has some bass!! The EQ is quite meaty, but remarkably, the two 4 inch drivers take it well. I can max the volume and bass and it will take it, seemingly quite comfortably. It isn't the loudest, I've no doubt a 50 watt 1x10 will be shoutier. But, this thing is smooth and will give you proper bass tones. It fits comfortably in a small backpack too. It does like good quality leads though. The first time I used it at home it was a bit hissy. After ruling a few other things out, I changed from the cable you get with a US standard Fender to one of my normal Whirlwind jobbies and the hiss dissapeared. Very impressed so far. It is expensive for what it is, but, it does what it does exceptionally well. As I'm off this week, I'll endeavour to follow this up with some proof. Bass Gear, Vic and Barrie were very helpful and knowledgeable as ever too. I'd only been in the shop two mins and the kettle was on as well! Kinda cool that I travelled back by train with a full practice rig as well, hardcase in one hand and this amp with all leads in a backpack. [URL=http://s1240.photobucket.com/user/mattdigweed/media/3_zps4hl4yruk.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg488/mattdigweed/3_zps4hl4yruk.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

I'd echo what Lozz said. Fender Rumbles, or MB combo with the option to add a cab in the future. Also, what sort of shop would only want to sell you equipment as a set?! I'd take my money to someone who was willing to accomodate my needs as a customer.

Soothing silence for me too. Or, Talk sport/ 5live for football results if its a Saturday.

Also, if items turn up for sale, you'll have an easier time getting them back if you initially reported it all as stolen.

[quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1428349114' post='2740496'] I might be being a bit harsh but I'm guessing your Streamliner cost at least twice as much as the Rumble? And it was within the warranty period which meant you were entitled to a repair (or similar replacement if it was beyond repair). And your contract is with the supplying dealer (not Fender)? Its academic if you're happy with the Rumble but I think I would be feeling a bit stiffed by them. Just my thoughts BTW..... [/quote] That's my first thought too. The Rumbles do look good, shame there are no speakon connectors, but, they do look cool and seem to get great reviews. But, was this a warranty job? As Mudpup says, your co tract is with the dealer. Surely you've been short changed?

Go for it if that's what you want. A good, sound 40 year old bass will be as reliable as a new one. I've played some 70s P basses that I'd wager have more than another 40 years in them!

Oh man. That's really low. Definitely report it to the police/plaster over Facebook and tell every musician you know. Hope you get it all back.

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1428338543' post='2740388'] I don't really buy the "its all in the fingers" thing... When I play my wal it sounds completely different to when I played my fender or my Warwick. Obviously I always sounded like me but my fingers would be unable to produce the core timbre of a wal if I was playing a p bass. [/quote] I always think it's more to do with note choice, phrasing, timing, groove, etc. The tone will change but not the technique or style so much. Great players sound great regardless usually!

Never played one, so can't comment on Fodera. But, one the price vs value thing, has anyone ever seen the show 'How it's Made? I remember seeing a few things on there and thinking, 'oh OK, that's why they're so expensive'. The expertise that goes into making some things is probably a large part of what you're paying for, let alone the hundreds of hours of skilled labour and materials.

Depends on budget I suppose, Fender Roadworns are pretty light, add some hipshot tuners and it could be an option.

How did it take you 40 years to buy a jazz, with that being the tone you like most?! Glad you've pulled the trigger and really hope you enjoy it!

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1427886143' post='2735396'] See, that is the problem... I'm going to run this with a Ag head and they are both grey/silver so I'm think the grill will have to be the blue/silver cloth.... but that doesn't help with the coverings... I keep pouring over the pics of various cabs.... [/quote] Well, after all that thought and corcearn about colours clashing I went and got a TH500!! (pictured a few posts above)

[quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1427788996' post='2734139'] Fiesta Red Don't know if they've done a RW P in that colour? But a few more colour choices would be good (personally, I like the colour of my Jazz, and the P bass) [/quote] It would probably put some off saving up for a Pino!! I'd buy one for sure.

[quote name='onehappybunny' timestamp='1427697404' post='2733037'] Looking at a 2x12" modular cab set up to provide flexibility for rehearsals gigs etc. The TKS cabs that I am considering (2 x TKS 112's) would be 104cm high on a base of 38cm x 33cm. They look great, really flexible, get the sound nearer your ears for monitoring on small stages, aid sound dispersion but before going this route I was wondering how stable they are. Would hate to buy a great new amp only to have it topple from over a metre high when someone bumps into it [/quote] I have this set up with a TH500 on top, which is unbelievably light, so not sure how it would do with a 20kg amp on top. It's perfectly stable though. It would take a bump to topple it.

Mate, nice work. This is brilliant.

Dirty Diana.