solo4652

Here it is: [attachment=103779:Cleaned up.JPG]

Looks pregnant to me.

[quote name='tallmanmax' timestamp='1332538732' post='1589908'] May well be interested in the badass for my MIJ 62 Precision. It's got Hipshot HB3 tuners fitted and a decent bridge seems to be a logical step as far as up-grading goes. [/quote] Pm'd you. Badass 2 now for sale if you want it.

Folks, I got the bass this morning. It was in a bit of a state, but a few hours of scrubbing, cleaning and fumigating have made it much more presentable. Doesn't smell like a rugby changing room now. I've removed the badass and replaced it with the original bridge. New set of strings and then the fun started with a setup. Out came the neck shim that was there to compensate for the the thicker baseplate of the Badass. Adjusting the truss-rod's a real pain because you have to take the neck off each time. You can't even get to the adjuster by taking off the pickguard. Neck off, tweak truss-rod, neck on, tune up, neck off... Anyway, it's sounding good. I'm surprised at the trebly tone, even with half-wounds on. Through the practice amp it sounds appreciably more jazz-like (compared to the Ibanez) than I was expecting. Band practice tonight - we'll see how we get on. Thanks to everybody for your help and advice with this, Steve

[quote name='tallmanmax' timestamp='1332538732' post='1589908'] May well be interested in the badass for my MIJ 62 Precision. It's got Hipshot HB3 tuners fitted and a decent bridge seems to be a logical step as far as up-grading goes. [/quote] I get the bass on Tuesday. if I decide to sell the Badass, I'll certainly let you know.

[quote name='mckendrick' timestamp='1332560128' post='1590126'] That'll change. Mark my words. [/quote] Well - we'll see! The Blazer has already taken over from my USA P and my USA G&L L2000. If the Fotoflame is as good or better than the Blazer - especially in the mids tone - I'll be very happy indeed.

Thank you everybody for your help and advice. I've bought it. The plan is that it will be the back-up to my main gigging bass which is an Ibanez Blazer. I have a mint 2008 USA P which is too valuable to have lying around unused (I prefer the tone of the Ibanez), and too valuable to risk getting damaged at pub gigs as a back-up for the Ibanez. So, it may well be that I'll sell the USA P. Black/white/maple if anybody's interested... Steve

Seller says serial number is S028XXX. I've asked for a photo of the base of the neck showing it. All being well, I'm poised to buy. I have a USA P, so I'll be able to compare the two basses. Steve

[quote name='JakeBrownBass' timestamp='1332436287' post='1588405'] Wrong, the first two notes are up an octave. If you can't hear that i really suggest you do some work on ear training. [font=courier new,courier,monospace]G--------|-------|-----------7-9-12-14-| D-7------|-------|-----7-8-10----------| A--------|-8-----|-8-10----------------| E--------|-------|---------------------|[/font] [/quote] Unfortunate choice of words here!?

[quote name='Kempy535' timestamp='1332343797' post='1586989'] Get in bought I really like the foto flame Strat I have its an excellent guitar. A Jap made P bass for £300 (after selling the badass) what's not to like [/quote] You're being very helpful and very unhelpful at the same time!

[quote name='Kempy535' timestamp='1332329253' post='1586637'] Id buy it at that. You can sell the bad ass on and buy a replacement bridge. Well worth the money [/quote] It comes with the original bridge so, yes - I could recoup some of the cost by selling the Badass bridge. Very tempting...

I'm assured that it has no cracks in the finish, only scratches around the strap pins. It's been offered to me for £340 including gigbag. It's miles away from me, so I'm buying it without seeing it. Worth a punt?

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Photo attachment cock-up. Bear with me...

Folks, I've got my eye on this, which the seller says is a 1996 MIJ P. It has a Badass bridge, but the original is included in the sale. Apparently it's in good condition with only minor cosmetic scratches. Googling throws up little information about this flame finish. Do the Fender experts think it's a genuine MIJ P? Any thoughts about what it's worth? (Photo now removed) Steve

That's got to be one of the simplest, clearest, most accessible lessons I've seen. Thank you Scott.

Yep - I have my tried and tested version. Send me your email via PM and I'll send it to you. Steve

I've exchanged emails with the seller. I specifically asked him if the crack was in the body, or just in the paint on the surface. He said: " the crack in the body is about 4 inches long and hasn't got any worse since i've owned the guitar (which is over 2 years), it's a mystery to me why it's there, my theory is it was left somewhere hot, who knows, i think that answers all your questions, feel free to ask any more."

It was on Ebay for £250 and nobody bid. It has a "crack in the paintwork" on the back. Hmmm...