Marc S

Here's where the story ends - The Sundays

Thanks for your responses folks. I had thought they were all active - just thought I'd check. I had wondered whether the pickups would work well, without power, which I why I wondered whether they'd been swapped. TBH I still haven't removed them to check properly. They seem absolutely fine - so I guess if that bit ain't broke... Like you @casapete I think I prefer the bass as passive, which is generally my preference anyway. i need to get some fretwork done. They're all in good shape, with plenty of life left in them, but the ones at the heel end are a tad higher than the rest. I just need to get the action down a bit more, and this will be an amazing bass. These are so light for a 34" scale bass. The necks are also slim and Jazz-like, which I prefer, especially lately.

Here comes that sinking feeling - Eurythmics

Welcome to BassChat @everydaybassist hello from Wales.

Hi all. I took this bass in trade some time back, and I have a question about its electronics. I previously had one of these, and it had active electronics. My memory might be failing me - but I thought they were all active. However this one is passive. I can see that some soldering has taken place - but i can't tell whether this was once active or not? I'm not sure there's room for a battery? I removed the pickup covers a while back, and couldn't see evidence of tampering, or tell if these were replacements. Did Fender Japan make a passive P Lyte? Or has someone converted this one? I'm sure someone in here will know. Cheers all Edit: The output from the pickups / electronics is loud btw.

Island of lost souls - Blondie

All around my hat - Steeleye Span

Also at TFF on Sunday The Luke Jackson Trio were pretty damn good.

Several bands and solo artists last Sunday, at Tredegar house folk festival. Ending the night, was the brilliant Steve Knightly. TFF is a small festival, with lots of free acts and world / folk dancing troupes - which is always entertaining. You can spend 3 days watching/ listening to mostly unknown artists for free. There's a good CAMRA real ale & cider bar, and a small selection of festival type food. On the Saturday & Sunday, there was also an arts, crafts & food market, which was probably around 30 stalls. Having seen Steve with Show of Hands as a duo, trio and 4 piece, he's also really good as a solo act. Very entertaining, even when he had some real tuning problems with his guitar. As usual he played 4 or 5 instruments. He did a great, slow version of the Waterboys "Fisherman's Blues"

Warm Sound - Zero 7

Hi @Little Helios Welcome back to the world of bass. I started playing in about 1982. I hadnt been playing that long, before i just stopped altogether. There were a few times when i picked a bass up and dreamed of playing again.... one day. After not playing for almost 25 years, I started again, and haven't looked back. There are times when I think how much better I'd be if I hadn't given up. But mostly, I'm just happy to be playing. I've spent way way too much on basses. I own way too many, and keep swapping, selling & trading.... but it's all part of the fun for me 😀

I'm sure you will @Lozz196 it's a really good read. He shares some great anecdotes. I must read it again.

Wow! He's just gone up even more in my estimations of him. Wish I'd been there, I'd have really enjoyed a noodle on both those basses. Thanks for sharing this info & the pics 😀

Well, having just recently sold a Precision (and one I really liked at that), I've gone and got another one. Moreover, I had one of these before, and sold it, partly to "upgrade" to a Fender.... so it's full circle, again 😉 Actually, I previously owned 2 of these earlier versions of the Squier Classic Vibe P basses; one in pale blue, and the other in Fiesta Red. I swore blind I'd never sell either - but I was tempted away by other basses. Selling my CV's only in attempt to keep the numbers down. Anyhow, I really did miss both, especially the Fiesta Red version as it had become my fave colour, with Tort guard. My upgraded Fiesta Red P was a Mex Classic 50's, and I really liked that too. However, the slightly wider neck was beginning to feel less comfortable. So I found myself wishing it had a slightly narrower neck, like the CV. So local BC'er and top bloke Lewis put this up for sale, and I decided to swing by and take a trip down memory lane, and I was instantly taken back to the enjoyment I got, playing my old CV. It's a tad heavier than the Danelectro, or the Short Scale Ibanez I mostly gig with these days - but what the heck... I just decided to go for it. I can always use it for a first set, then switch to the Dano for the 2nd set anyway, eh? Will I ever learn? Probably not

Lovely looking bass @Eric_Wombat. I must admit, I've pondered getting one of these - even though I already have way too many. I particularly like the colour, it's a pinkish burgundy wine, and i think it's a great colour. I've not played one of these, but have heard great reports from owners and people who've tried them out. I quite liked Guy Pratt, and he went up in my estimations after reading his book - very well written, and so entertaining. Also, I really enjoyed his lockdown videos & bass lessons. Enjoy your new bass 😀

Awesome! Congratulations sir 😀