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Hmm, my ‘78 P bass is lightweight, under 9 lbs, has good fit and finish, and plays really well, and very well balanced on a strap. It has slightly lower output than my ‘73, but in a way I like that, it’s a bit more of a clean machine. Agreed that there are some really heavy ones from this period, but if you find a light one, and a good one, they are all that you’d hoped they’d be. Rob

I’ve been following them for a while. They’re doing a free gig on a Sunday afternoon at the end of the month about 30 minutes from me. It’s in my calendar. Rob

Whilst no one ever uses these anymore, I imagine it’s probably a good solution for a bass that has a lightweight body and a tendency to neck dive.

I have two 70’s sunburst/rosewood Fender P basses. The later one has a black guard though, so not entirely identical. They actually do sound quite different! rob

I believe so. And not close to currently occupied frequencies. The manual does say to do this, once everyone else is up and running.

Belt and braces. I always re-pair mine AFTER everyone else has set up. It takes 10 seconds. No issues so far. Rob

I've been looking for a vintage Jazz neck for a while. They crop up on ebay occasionally, and here too, but for one reason or another, price or condition, or both, I haven't bought one yet. This one is on ebay, and I quote - "1974 Fender Jazz Bass Neck in perfect condition." It clearly has multiple screw holes in the heel, some of which have been plugged badly, and it's £1.6k !! Rant over, move on. Rob https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/374777786244?hash=item57427f2f84%3Ag%3AaE0AAOSwhgNkmevz&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4LH1nFvzL4G1Pjd88WG6odFRy9rodx3gIrvw717uj14sUb9xxNlBwycDbSx9qdYDhPF0p61L8qDL78ymvTX9GPPQm2Uiuah6Olo0G6mZwxC9HOKXqN59%2Bx6%2Bnevhf6Hr0aBdepPzJLgp%2FD9NIvEtprNX6Oq3DfIkjBAq%2Fr5QkT3Vw%2FKUr6Cq6PA6D0c%2FFuDTVVgkPQgKwlQh5RlClxiZp2BScqEJj%2F5tPTEwz%2FoQYc5LtAoJMdoYqjyug2UHOCfwbFD7EUwp2e2OtNazawLPQEAc7SLvQlkIFacdl7d3Mbhz|tkp%3ABk9SR6jvo9ihYg&LH_ItemCondition=4

Elf and BF cabs here too. I have a choice of One10 and Two10s depending on the situation. Great with my Precisions. I’m curious about your EQ on the Elf, what do you run them at? I’m tending to run everything at noon except Mid which is at 1 o’clock. Rob

Just to clarify, the amp is lush. As much as I love Cam @wayne58, I wouldn’t describe him as lush, he’s not my type, even though we have shared a room on many occasions. Rob

Rounds and a pick? Ooof. La Bellas are lovely strings, I have them on two of mine. I have TI’s on the other two, which I also love. They are quite different. La Bellas have a deeper voice than the TI’s, which are more mid pronounced.

There’s a V4B in the classifieds here right now. I know the owner and the amp, it’s lush.

Do people roll the tone up? Blimey, I might try it tomorrow at rehearsal 😂 It’s almost always rolled completely off for me, except for a couple of specific tunes in the set, and even then, it’s just inched up a fraction. Rob

Met Lee for the first time last week when he popped round to buy a pickguard. Lovely chap, and also a fantastic player! An hour flew by in the blink of an eye. Rob

I did a gig with mine last night, everything at 12 o’clock inc. gain, except VLE and VPF which were off. I imagine your “Old School” is the same as the VLE on the LM3. Master was at about 10 o’clock. I can’t really stray far from these settings, as it just sounds so right as it is. I would like to compare my LM3 with the new LM4 sometime. I should just wander down to Promenade Music with it and do just that. Rob

This is a lovely looking Jazz from '78. Aged Olympic White, rosewood and blocks, lovely. Until..............you see the weight, 12 lbs 2.3 oz !! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225609795516?hash=item34876447bc%3Ag%3AWpkAAOSwro9kgdq6&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwBNlNo%2BP88iSpxz3%2BGeNvtuPeMBnwB%2FJUzlLm827NqvgcxznHetPtm8CAo91Yak91NV3gQO8tTOwmKps56wfRK4agIxuQO0eiaXDo8hgZBHvUQtqjnMVTZ9ps%2FiMY%2F3TxlFkbXOeIxAafIBr1Op20aNXo0hvhfwKxRl1WqIUjIL%2BDm2IEQQXxQNJxGd9tvPo1nM20Ou0mXKpksojXfnmU5bPTfLYQSxiS1c0N9fl4njh5%2BMDP8Ux%2BIwQFZL3POpvtQ%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR8CO84CUYg&LH_ItemCondition=4 Is that a record? I've never seen one that heavy. The shop seems to have a number of basses on consignment. Rob

I have Barefaced cabs too, a One10 and a Two10. I also use an LM3, but not tried the new ones. I most often use the LM3 with a Markbass 102P Traveler, but sometimes with the One10 and once with the Two10. What I will say is that they do work well with the Barefaced cabs. Regarding the amps themselves, I’ve said it before, but there’s some kind of magic dust sprinkled inside these things. No matter what, or where, they always sound good. When I go and watch friends play, and they’re using MB amps, I’m always impressed with their tone and the way they fill the room. Rob

I'd be interested to know other peoples settings too. With my P basses, I tend to run gain at 12 o'clock, although I have run it lower. I don't hear any difference in compression between 10 and 12 o'clock, but then I've not run it higher either. Bass & Treble at 12 too, Middle at 1 o'clock. Master usually is around 11 to 12 o'clock with my BF One10, which to me is plenty loud. Rob

Would anyone like to discuss this one? The logo? 42mm nut? The title says the case is from 1965, but it clearly isn't. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175754892735?hash=item28ebced5bf%3Ag%3AS-IAAOSw6xNkegOI&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4ImxXlqXSv5HNgHDmUyoUww6f2ygiyT1TDoJvZn7zkInlV0GNlWvrOCv5isJn99yGuJPusdjCIT4%2BYeiBZqPM6MtyP3zeZ4foAKk6d0RVSsweLjSyekMrKEAoC7hggVRdGi8tu08ArQ%2BYvZ65Kk6if47jCk8kpR%2BQ4NX9qSw0vDoqFQL81E2BE4KMYqGQYuZM1yOTAieKL55Kj8lAjKwYpP2UHJQymbdpfJb2x1pgB%2FjULrWGvU%2FAQA%2B2X%2Ba8shfhDyfu7vYMHvEkfiIB6e77OBgf%2BDXWMIUtPQ%2FJgRSO071|tkp%3ABk9SR7iD25OQYg&LH_ItemCondition=4 Rob

Just an update on mine too. I am finding it very comfortable, and it does go short enough for me. I agree with the squeaky comment, mine hasn't stopped squeaking yet after a couple of weeks use. I'm using a bass that's a tad over 9lbs now, so it's really useful. Rob

I’ve just bought a Phil Jones Double Four from Tom. Very smooth and quick deal and the amp was here in no time at all. Highly recommended. Thanks, Rob