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I like the feel and vibe of vintage instruments, not just basses, but guitars and even drums too. I don't think mine have been passed around, and I do know I'm just the 3rd owner of my '73 Jazz, the previous owner being Nick (Old Horse Murphy, RIP) of this parish. My '73 P bass has a feel and tone I just haven't found in any other P bass I've tried. At a gig two weeks ago, four bands playing, all bass players through the same rig, we were first on and therefore last to soundcheck. I set the EQ flat and adjusted the volume down slightly, and the engineer looked up from his desk and spoke through the monitors "what a wonderful sounding bass". It made me smile. Rob

I bought Matt's Tecamp Puma yesterday afternoon, and it was delivered at 10am today. Great packing, double boxed, amp is superb, and the price was right. Fabulous chap to deal with. Thanks Matt. Rob

I had an amazing sounding '62 AVRI, the thing sounded like a grand piano. One of the best sounding basses I've ever had. I couldn't get on with the nut width. I'm not as young as I used to be and my left hand is getting a bit of arthritis, maybe it's that.

The nut width would be a deal breaker for me I'm afraid. Mine are all around 41mm. What are you thoughts Tony? Rob

4.1kg / 9lbs 2oz, it's ok. My '78 is 8lbs 9oz, it's lovely.

I think that’s a bargain. I’ve had to have a word with myself.

I'm looking at these too. I thought I had settled on amps (hey ho), but I'm still not quite there. Bax are doing a pre-order of the 500w for a very good price. https://www.bax-shop.co.uk/bass-guitar-amplifier-head/ashdown-rm-500-evo-iii-bass-amplifier-head Rob

As a general rule of thumb, a refin knocks 50% off. Some dealers may argue otherwise, but I think I heard Andy Baxter say this once too.

Richard Henry had that advertised in January as a SFC at £7.5k. I made enquiries then. Richard said it was straight and legit apart from the old refin, so I would take that as the truth, Richard is one of the good guys. Rob

I wasn't sure where to post this - gig or rehearsal thread, but it's felt more like a gig than a rehearsal. I've spent the weekend at Stonegate Recording Studios near Bentham North Yorkshire. We set up Friday night, and have done 10-6 Saturday and Sunday. This is the new blues band, with only one 45 minute gig under our belt so far, and this was for recording a few tracks to promote the band. We have really gelled as a unit, personally and musically, and it's been a really positive experience. The band leader does his job well, directs with without being over-bearing, and is a consummate musician, playing Hammond, Rhodes and Sax, and the drummer is one of the best I've ever played with, really exceptionally good. We managed to get down 6 tracks yesterday, without vocals and solos, which we've added today. We had a guy filming too yesterday, which we're hoping to sync with the recordings at some point. I took two 70's P basses and have played everything through my rebuilt '73 Bassman 50 and a Barefaced Super Compact, it was a great sound to me. When the tracks have been mastered I'll post some links up. Knackered now though! Rob

We rehearsed last night, but it was a bit different to the usual in that we are preparing to go into a studio to set up tomorrow evening and then record all day Saturday & Sunday. These will be band promo tracks, but we also have two guys filming it to sync with the studio recordings and also to edit in footage they shot of our first gig in front of an audience last week. I'm sharing lead vocal duties in this band too, so we practiced my tunes last night without singing a word of vocal, to get the band really tight, and then I will overdub my vocal later. Very strange, but I definitely played better bass when I wasn't singing at the same time. I'm buzzing about this new band, we've got some nice gigs lined up, and everyone in the band gets on really well and is a great musician in their own right. I feel rather blessed. Rob

So sorry to read this, having three children of my own, I can only imagine how you must be feeling. Condolences to you and you family @Gasman. Rob

The one in the link below will do both pickups, it's two pieces of foam with a spring in each. https://www.alegree.co.uk/products/precision-bass-height-foam

I have a lightweight PA that I haven't used in about 6 years. I was looking at it today and thinking I should sell it. It's a Fender Passport series. Not sure of the exact model, but I think it's about 500w. It used to be completely adequate for my little 3/4 piece band in pubs and small venues. I have stands for the speaker too. I'm sure we could come to an arrangement. Rob

Serial numbers can't be relied upon to date it. The pots will have date codes, as will the neck and the pickups. Lovely bass btw Rob

They do look like big frets!

Would you mind sharing a close up of the frets/binding/nut now it's been done? Also what wire did you settle on?

I'm still thinking about having my '73 Jazz done. The frets are virtually non existent now, but it still plays well. I'm worried that everything I like about this bass might disappear if I have it done!

A very clean looking Precision on ebay, claims it’s a ‘70. All the money though. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226071016374?itmmeta=01HTCDSK1HZDD53PSGNBP8ZKC4&hash=item34a2e1f3b6%3Ag%3AFW8AAOSwMdpmCYfZ&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4Kzns0BN1vDtk6WmO1UsHk6TlCkwrdiEyWN8sgAszn22yxnxhWB1uuWev1e5KjiWmqPIB7YJE2OmN9ldLzvUWM8NrPV%2FNZcJIwIby9guYuKP71KJrwgN2MY9zGWz7gZZtIMunoLfNgcpQiYjSExNCrlyGvDOFa3INFNg6Xp%2FlrT%2BD7%2FNxnNSPECS4bR%2BRdc560WI1ESsVORJzWR1ZW6x4%2Bs2g3QSH6pzM7BME%2BfNUbxadbZOp3Y9H1k4QqxaNIS8AjW%2FtOYrDwKmrrG5nDiri7KbpOViNZv8klvuARPyDe5m|tkp%3ABk9SR_aw5o3TYw&LH_ItemCondition=4 Rob

These drums are made by a guy very near where I live in Lancaster. A good number of drummers round here have his kits. Our drummer probably has two full kits of them, and there’s one in our rehearsal space too. They are well regarded amongst the local drumming fraternity. Dave does unusual things too, there’s a kit like a Russian doll, and it all goes into each other, down to the last (very heavy) drum.

"Fender P-Bass from 1976 in great condition with lovely authentic patina. I fitted a tortoise-shell scratch-plate and strap-locks but all the original parts are included. Frets show signs of use but have plenty of life left. Works as it should and sounds great. Fender fitted case included. More pics available. Located in Lancashire, England."