Clarky

PS, what (dead) strings are on the bass currently?

If you want lowest tension Spirocores then its the 4/4 Solo set, tuned to orchestral (ie EADG).

From a TalkBass thread in 2012. Yep, thats me

Based on what I have read on other fora, I believe there is not enough metal mass on EPs to work with a mag pickup. Sorry Jack. Maybe try a low tension set of steels such as Jargar Dolce/Solo 3/4 (Stray Cats dude Lee Rocker uses these on his Kolstein Busetto) or Spirocore Solo. Or alternatively, ditch the mag pickup and use a piezo p/u so you can choose whatever strings you fancy. Lee Rocker reference:https://www.talkbass.com/threads/jargar-dolce.622445/

And the digital scales next to the tape measure were to prove the Lull improved both quality and quantity

Simon bought some DB strings from me and all was tickety-boo! Thumbs up from me

Mike Lull 54P in a fetching shade of seafoam green. Formerly of @walshyand @busccini, now residing chez Clarky and had its first gig last night

Tonight!

Reverb has a few, though none in UK. This one in Belgium is the best priced https://reverb.com/item/44887406-fender-precision-1978-antigua

If you wouldbe prepared to stretch to a modern Japanese reissue, there is this beauty (Jazz not P bass, but your items wanted ad said either) https://reverb.com/uk/item/50005762-fender-jazz-bass-rare-custom-order-ltd-edition-78-ri-antigua-finish-2019-mij-japan

My others are (currently, lol) two Precisions. In all honesty, I prefer finger style on a P bass as its so easy to shift right hand position. I bought the Rick to play more pick-style rock. Might see how I get on at next gig playing majority of tracks with a pick?

Quick question for the pick playing Rick owners: do you prefer the bridge pickup cover off or on? Reason I ask is that I haven't got around to taking the cover off my new-ish 4003S and I am finding the pickup cover really quite a comfortable hand rest for when I do play with a pick. PS, at our gig last week, the first outing for my 4003S, I played fingerstyle for 11 of 14 songs (thumb parked on top edge of neck pickup) and pick for the other 3

... and yes, the BC profanity filter substituted the word C*cks with pink torpedoes 🙄

Hi all. After our warm-up gig last week at the Hope & Anchor in Islington, its the Fighting C*cks in Kingston next. Friday 18th March. Again a double header with The Vampirettes (crypt kicking lady rockers). Expect Americana-infused blues rock with tons of blistering guitar solos.

Plectrum key ring can come in handy for when you somehow mislay your picks during or after soundcheck

Great back story Nick. BTW,if anyone is after one of these, there's a light (sub 8 pound) in natural at BassBros https://bassbros.co.uk/product/1988-hohner-the-jack-4-copy/

If venue has tolerable back line: Bass, strap, preamp/DI pedal plus PSU, two leads. All in one gig bag. No spare strings. This is is what I will be slinging on my back for Hope & Anchor gig on Saturday. If rubbish or non-existent back line: Above plus one loud amp (Orange TB500) and one loud cab (BF Super Compact)

Andy bought an EA amp from me and the whole process was a pleasure. Cheers!