Chiliwailer

[quote name='Joebethell' timestamp='1485357083' post='3223353'] Got to love it! Spread the love or sickness depending on your view. [/quote] Just realised too that by starting this thread, I'm a hypocryte

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1485352856' post='3223319'] I do think you should go up there and at least try it [/quote] [quote name='Joebethell' timestamp='1485354757' post='3223333'] That's a temptation that along with the Spector Shorty could be a great afternoon back to back comparison. And 0% available now to really get the GAS going. [/quote] [quote name='Joebethell' timestamp='1485354935' post='3223336'] Not to mention this showing up in the smoke also!!! [url="http://andybaxterbass.com/details.php?id=1222"]http://andybaxterbas...ils.php?id=1222[/url] [/quote] And here we have 3 reasons to avoid Basschat (see above).

Just laughed out loud, excellent I can answer your question now... I sure ain't buying that bass, no, no, no. Since I bought my flat, the past few years regrouping my 'collection' has been fun, with lots of in's and out's, but it's over. O-V-E-R. And may this post bite me hard on the arse if I ever stop appreciating my current 3

Here I am, GAS free and very content. Then this comes along... [url="http://bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Mike_Lull_P4_3TSB.html"]http://bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Mike_Lull_P4_3TSB.html[/url] I won't be buying it though due to no cash or even a remote need for it. But I can't help drooling, I have a soft spot for this spec: Lull, Precision, ash/maple, shorty. Almost like when they made the babe in Weird Science

It's just a new one...reliced.

[quote name='antnee' timestamp='1485114766' post='3221262'] I do indeed. I rarely have to slap for my current set list 😂 but when noodling at home it has the potential for good slap tones. When digging in with a pick and fingers though they have great flexibility and tone. I went for the 50-105 as that sounds best for the mixture of rock/blues that we do. [/quote] Mmm, I'm warming up for a set on my Sabre. Cheers, appreciated

[quote name='antnee' timestamp='1485113641' post='3221233'] I think someone has a tested set for sale in the classifieds. I am very happy with my set and can see me purchasing them for the foreseeable future. [/quote] So you have them on your MM SUB? How the slap sound and tone when you dig in? Cheers for the heads up, think they've sold though. I'd be after the 45-100 but would probably prefer new.

Tempted, but confused. Especially at that price point, I've got Fender flats on my Fender Jazz Bass. Love them, reckon I don't need more brightness. Thomastiks are on my Lull Precision (PJ) that works well but could be worth a try as it's a versatile bass. Got rounds on my MusicMan Sabre, not a fan of rounds usually but they do suit it, so maybe that bass could do with them? Any thoughts? (Edit - leaning towards the Sabre)

[quote name='chickenjames' timestamp='1484512431' post='3216030'] it really is pretty tidy. I'm enjoying discovering the cool bits e.g. through strung hi-mass bridge. And that sound! it's the thickest rudest old thing you ever heard. I reckon I have most of the basses(*bases) covered now with EBMM Ray, this P bass, and Sire Jazz. :-) [/quote] Really pleased to read you got sorted, nice one. I'm on a same vibe as you, P Bass, Jazz Bass and MM, covers some great angles. I nearly had to sell my Jazz recently but a promotion at work luckily saved me. Like I said earlier, my Jazz is a 2015 USA STD, when you get a very good example of one they can equal basses double the price. To my taste, mine has equalled 4 out of 5 Custom Shops and a Lull that I've compared it to (the other Custom Shop was just insanely good). As you've found one that stood out over others I'm sure you'll get decades of fun out of if.

Definitely a hard choice when you're not sure, so many Fender P's out there. Do try as many as you can, and see what ticks your boxes for sound, feel and looks. You could try one bass from a range, and it'd be totally different to another in the same range, so again try as many as you can. I've had too many Fenders over the years (not complaining though!) from Pre CBS, Custom Shop, USA, Mex and Jap. My current P is a Mike Lull as I need a high quality light weight one, but I also now have a recent USA Std Jazz Bass which is excellent, especially in comparison to other models of that range. I'm super happy with that one, and don't feel any need to upgrade. So my personal advice is to find one that you get on with in the shop, because that one will scream at you to take it home. My Jazz Bass did and I wasn't even going to the shop to buy it. Good luck.

[quote name='stega' timestamp='1483391351' post='3206832'] Thanks everyone for the input and suggestions. Heard good things about the Tonehammer. Do you have any experience of the amp? Wondering whether the head would offer the same tone shaping/colouring that the pedal offers, or whether the pedal goes a bit further. [/quote] The TH amp is great too, but for you're needs I'd strongly suggest pedal + amp, so that the amp gets a fuller and more personally EQ'd tone to enhance.

[quote name='stega' timestamp='1483368910' post='3206560'] Hm.. hadn't thought of that. Definitely a simpler solution to swapping out the pups. What preamp pedal were you using? [/quote] At the time it was a Sans Amp Bass Driver as not much else was available years ago. I still use one of those when I want that particular sound, but only occasionally as they can be tone suckers. These days I mostly use an Aguilar Tonehammer when I need one, great pedal. I'd recommend trying a few, you may need one that colours the sound, rather than one like the MXR which keeps the natural tone mostly the same. Buying second hand on here is always good as you can flip it for the same money if it doesn't work for you.

I had a similar issue when I needed to use short scales for a few years. I used preamp pedals to sort it out and although the tone never came close to my P Bass, it got me a better tone I was happy with.

[quote name='bazztard' timestamp='1482471478' post='3200816'] I don't think anyone has addressed the OP's question. Instead you're arguing over whether one luthier's bass is better than Fenders. OP asked how easy FCS is to deal with and what options are available. Unfortunately I'm down under and FCS is not even remotely doable for me, so I haven't even looked. [/quote] It's easy, I'd recommend talking to Crispin at Regent Sounds. He's a top bloke, as is the UK Custom Shop rep. I've had well over 20 CS basses pass through my hands the last few years. They are indeed great basses, but as is the nature of woods they all differ so much. This includes versions of the same model. Some have more top and bottom, some more mids, some sound stronger than others etc. Therefore, the one you order may not be the best suited to you. That said, all bar one have been great basses.

Paul bought a pedal from me, nice easy deal and a friendly guy to meet. Cheers pal.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1482433529' post='3200606'] Just how old is the ageing guy at Sandberg? Maybe his sight is going [/quote] He's only young but he reliced himself, including his eyes, to look like a wise old guru luthier.

[quote name='ped' timestamp='1482426014' post='3200520'] I like a worn looking bass, but I like it to be wear that I've caused. Everyone likes their favourite old jumper, but would you wear someone else's? No thanks. [/quote] Love it... the analogy I've been looking for, for years! I always felt that way about the original 50's and 60's Fenders I owned in the past. I love that my 79 MM Sabre is very clean, though 15 years ago I was totally the other way around. I can easily stomach that Fender do Relics, I get that and appreciate that they are there. But Fodera, really? Fair enough I suppose, something for everyone.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1482004437' post='3196964'] Seen the clip now, it's the pink one he's not used since it came out, lol. [/quote] I saw them recently and he had the newer Fender Jazz MM bass but it has purple LA Lakers graphics, looked great. I'd guess it was the pink one resprayed.

Damn, enjoyed drifted off whilst listening to that and thought I was listening to Bowie. Excellent matey