Chiliwailer

Cheers 👍 It’s a Mike Lull PJ4. I’m a Fender fan, but ergonomically the Lull is the best Fender P that Fender never made!

Oh yes, that album had a lot of riffs to answer for! Saturdays were Metalli-days 😄

Yup, it’s not a Bass Direct advert if there isn’t something wrong with the info somewhere! Hasn’t stopped me buying from them though - at least their knowledge is better than their copying and pasting! 😂

Roka’s on Denmark St had that (later bought out and changed to Rockers) they had it at the back of the shop on the office door, way back in 1993 when I first worked there and for many years after. It said something along the lines of ‘Anyone playing these following songs should seriously consider if they have a career in rock n roll...’ I think the Rockers staff then put something similar on the front door about then being banned. The original Roka’s was a great shop - the place to get your spares before the internet.

Good move - I had flats on mine and it was perfect. Stunning basses the Old Smoothies.

Cheers, it’s nice and light and the neck is stunning - like my old 94 Ray. I imagine your 87 neck to be lovely too, but perhaps wider and lacquered if it’s anything like my old 86. The new EQ sits nicely in between the old 2 & 3 band EQ’s - so quite different. I’m not saying it’s the best choice, but will at least be very different to your 87, which I’m sure is a great bass.

I’ve previously had 80’s - modern Rays, 2 band and 3 band. For my taste, I’d recommend buying one like the HH Special I own now. The others are still great, I just feel this suits what I like better in a bass (ergonomics, awesome EQ and versatility).

I’ve gone for a blue theme in my hallway

That’s a lovely bass, good score. I have a HH Special as well, after being a MM fan and player for many years. Really happy with mine, I find use with all 5 pickup positions and the new EQ is amazing. Each to their own, but I reckon if you like it you’ll love it 👍

Looks like the Sterling is one of Flea’s couch basses

And another easy going and friendly deal with Paul. Cheers pal 👍

IIRC it’s a tribute to where a pal of the shop fell over while leathered.

Right you are, I was working there at the time - the flaky paint was putting people off. Plus they do always price on the, erm, higher side...

Does that mean we’re dating? 🤣

1992-3 https://www.guitarinsite.nl/serienummers-squier_eng.php Good luck!

That foam can be a real pain in the butt when that happens. I’d personally chat to Clive Brown first, he’d either do it or signpost you. Clive is a world renowned vintage head, who does simply the best restorations. guitarart@btinternet .com.

Great interview 👍 Here’s a pic of his 64 P Bass when I played it in 2009 - sadly paint would flake off if you just looked at it, but it was stunning to play and hear, so is now in the right hands for sure.

No hard and fast rules with Fender, but read the text under the red Jazz Bass in this link http://www.guitarhq.com/fenderc.html Sure you’re aware, Fender factory was inconsistent, plus often used old stock. And of course, looking for those other clues too of a respray

Do love a Sherwood Green, this is supposed to be a 61.

Bought in 2015 and was my go to until I stupidly sold it in 2017 to pay bills after I maxed myself to buy back a special vintage Fender (wrong move). I was lucky to buy it back and was expecting my Stingray Special HH to remain my #1, but it’s this one that gets played everyday. Sometimes don’t know what you’ve got til it’s gone

A well loved 1960 P Bass would be top of my list, as a thing of beauty, to have owned from new to reliced, @hiram.k.hackenbacker knows all about this other beauty which is even more stunning in the flesh.

Almost a yin yang...