Marc S

I too went back to my roots with a P bass. Mine is a roadworn P, which I bought from this forum. Its had the neck slightly "shaved" / trimmed to be a little thinner. I had a J pickup added, as I like the flexibility of a PJ. Its wonderfully lightweight, and a joy to play. Sounds great, and it just "fits" for me I've also gone full circle, trying all sorts of other basses. I'd even completely gone off fenders for a long time. But now I'm back. I don't see it as time wasted, but its been a voyage of discovery, a trip on which I learned some valuable lessons. Not least that Leo did indeed get it right..... Yes Bobby is a great guy. Met him the other week - he kindly gave me a couple of tickets to see his band playing. Doesnt surprise me that he trusted you with a loan of a bass - such a decent bloke Glad you've found your ideal bass

Welcome Sparks Glad you're back into playing music. Keep it up, and keep the enthusiasm too I stopped playing for many years - but I've been playing again for 8 or 9 years, and am now more enthusiastic than ever Recently, I've spoken to quite a few musicians who gave up because of family commitments etc each of them said they're enjoying music much more the 2nd time around - I wonder how many of us experience this? Don't worry that you're "blagging" - I think many musicians feel this way You are learning sir - just learning, honestly. In fact, the best way to view it, is as a continuous learning curve As long as you're enjoying what you learn and play.... EDIT: Singing is not natural to me either I can do some singing whilst playing - but nothing too taxing

[quote name='Kex' timestamp='1462098674' post='3040199'] Just saw ColinB avatar and thought it was me for a second - anyhow, hello from Chepstow-ish [/quote] I thought you were one & the same too - twins separated at birth, maybe? Hope you guys can make Gelfin's bass bash - be good to meet up & chat

I must say, I prefer black definitely if with maple board, but still nice with rosewood. Tort looks superb on black too, esp with rosewood board So black or tort, but definitely not white

Again, this may not make that much difference. As I've said, mine didn't have neck dive I've since added a J pickup (well, luthier Dave Dearnaley did it for me) - mainly because I really like PJ's lately A pickup & wiring may not add much mass, but if you opt for lighter tuners too, and add a J pickup - might help a bit more? Really enjoying my RW P - the sound options now it's a P/J are great. The bridge pup is an Entwistle JBXN - about 19 quid posted too! Also Fred, maybe look at what strap you're using - perhaps something with a bit more grip may help? Again, worth a shot.....

Traded with Lee very recently. A P bass body & cash my way, and a US neck his way. Great guy to deal with. Paid really fast, posted my item really fast too Smooth transaction, had some good chat with him as well - thoroughly nice guy Trade in confidence fellow BC members Thanks again Lee

Also wanted to add; Not only does my RW P seem to have perfect balance (i.e. no neck dive) It's the lightest solid bodied bass I've ever owned - apologies for not backing this up with weight (I don't have a set of scales) Previously, my US P bass was the lightest, but this is a shade lighter again I wonder whether batch variations have produced big differences in weight? Although other RW P owners also say theirs is very light.

Bought a Jazz bass body from Rich He couldn't have been more helpful. Nice smooth transaction and quick delivery Deal in confidence BassChatters

I've got both a RW P and a RW J, and I don't experience any neck dive at all.... I'm amazed you do Both seem perfectly balanced to me.... One thing that can throw me occasionally though, is the reverse tuners. It's not a bother to me, but I could see that some folk might want to replace them. I would say in your case, they probably won't make much difference to the overall weight though Let us know how you get on - I'm intrigued

[quote name='The-Ox' timestamp='1461265217' post='3033174'] these sound good! Are they good for getting a John Entwistle tone? I can get a similar tone with my new way of playing with a precision, but does this add extra growl like his? Or are the surnames a coincidence? haha [/quote] Yes, the surnames are just a coincidence - the pickups have nothing to do with John Entwistle

18th or 25th good for me Gelfin I look forward to it matey - been a long time since the last one

I also own a Roadworn Jazz, and it's an amazing bass. I did like the sound of the pickups in it, but at the time I wanted just a bit more output, and perhaps a little more "bite", without losing the vintage vibe of the stock pickups. I placed a wanted ad on a local facbook bass group, and got hold of an old pair of DiMarzio Jazz pickups They are absolutely brilliant! They still retain that vintage tone, but they have a huge output for passive pickups, and they're very punchy. So if you can get hold of some old DiMarzio's - give them a try. Or perhaps some pickups from an old 70's Japan built bass? You could also try a pair of Entwistle JBXN pickups. I have one in each of 2 P/J's I've got. I really like them. Alternatively, as Cosmo Valdemar says, the stock pickups are nice maybe you could think about pepping them up, with a bass preamp pedal? - Just a thought....

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1461841890' post='3038055'] An ex-Pino stack-knob Jazz from 1961: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EX-PINO-PALLADINO-FENDER-JAZZ-BASS-STACK-KNOB-1961-VINTAGE-FENDER-BASS-WHO-/391434650065?hash=item5b2352c1d1:g:D2IAAOSw7KJXEO9d"]http://www.ebay.co.u...2IAAOSw7KJXEO9d[/url] I'll never sell this bass, mainly because I'll never buy it. [/quote]

What a great way to celebrate a big birthday! Good on you - looking forward to seeing this one progress and yes, nice piece of wood to start the project

Until very recently, it was my Fender Roadworn Jazz. It's an absolutely stunning bass in every way I just never felt so comfortable playing a bass, and one that just sounds so good too However, in a recent attack of GAS, I also bought a Fender Roadworn P bass The P had had some slight thinning work done on the neck (before I bought it) - superb finish to that work too. I just had it converted to PJ, with a Jazz pickup added by brilliant cardiff luthier Dave Dearnaley I have to say it was brilliant before, but now it is immense. I love the sound options the PJ arrangement gives me, but it's also quite a bit lighter weight than my Jazz (I don't have any scales, before anyone asks - but the RW P seems the lightest solid body long scale bass I've ever picked up) I would hate to part with either my RW Jazz or my RW P - but if I absolutely had to, I now admit I'd keep the P But parting with the Jazz would hurt (slightly) less

[quote name='Kex' timestamp='1461771605' post='3037515'] Quick update, spoke to [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]Dave Dearnaley, he could not have been more helpful, but he only works in Nitro so while his estimate was reasonable (very in fact) he wanted the bass for 8 weeks at least, so for now that not viable, may simply sell it and buy one in a colour i actually want. But Dave would be my first choice based on his thoughtfull advice should anything change. [/color][/font] [/quote] Yes, he really is a top notch luthier, but he's a smashing guy with it too Could you get a cheapish bass, or even borrow one, while yours was with him? Might be cheaper than changing such an expensive bass? You could also re-sell the cheapy when you've done with it.... worth a thought?

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1461771335' post='3037505'] There is a new type of paint been used on cars. It's made from liquid vinyl (DIP Wrap). Easy to apply and easier to remove. I can't explain with my english vocabulary so i'll leave you with a video: [url="https://youtu.be/dO1IteHIYiI"]https://youtu.be/dO1IteHIYiI[/url] You won't need to sand the bass and before you want to sell it you can remove the vivyl pulling it out. Atention: i don't know how well this paint works on a bass, with the constant contact with the bass player's body (its suposed to be very strong and hard wearing on cars). Somebody willing to try it please let us know how it worked out. Cheers [/quote] Someone mentioned this to me recently. First time I've seen that video though I'm guessing you'd need to separate the body, and remove the electrics first I'd also be tempted to mask the back edge of the body, and not spray that, as the paint itself looks like it could be scratched by belt buckles etc Might also cause a reaction with some peoples skin - so a word of caution there Very interesting though - thanks for posting

[quote name='Kex' timestamp='1461771138' post='3037501'] ......have decided not to go the DIY route and anyhow, [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Anaglypta is so 1970's [/font][/color] [/quote] No, you're thinking of woodchip

[quote name='FuNkShUi' timestamp='1461765969' post='3037423'] Yup, definitely something on the horizon. Should we see how many potential numbers we would get? Can decide on the size of venue we would need then? I'm thinking the Motorpoint Arena should cut it... [/quote] ..... Or possibly the back room of Lower Machen community centre

[quote name='Kex' timestamp='1461764208' post='3037402'] Currently leaning towards Anaglypta Wallpaper [/quote] Kex, have you asked whether Dave Dearnaley in Cardiff will do a refinish? Dave is an absolute top luthier. He's worked on several instruments of mine, and of pals over the years, and is brilliant He also makes custom built acoustic instruments of the very highest quality Might be worth giving him a call - 02920462953 Best of luck

[quote name='DarkHeart' timestamp='1461317037' post='3033578'] Its just a coincidence but I agree they do have plenty of bite and growl! [/quote] Definitely, I've had 2 precisions converted to P/J recently (one Squier CV, and one Fender RW) The Squier CV has a PBXN and JBXN, and it sounds huge. The RW has a JBXN and the stock Fender P pickup The CV definitely has that bit more bite, and I'll be changing the P pickup on the RW soon I really like Entwistle pickups - they're fab for the money. They sound great, and still retain a classic "vintage" type sound too If they were twice the price, they'd still be amazing value IMO PS. Don't tell them I said that Also, as someone else already said, the delivery service on ebay was brilliant I ordered 3 pickups, on separate occasions, and they all turned up 2 days later

Hi there chrisd783, Another South Walian here. I'm in Cardiff. I've met Mr FuNkShUi, top bloke, and Lewis seems a great guy too. Gelfin, one of the Mods on this forum puts on a local basschat meet from time to time If you see one soon, please come along & meet some more good folks of the low end around these parts Welcome to BC mate Da Bo Chi

PS. I've also had 2 Precisions converted to P/J in the last few months. It's a pickup configuration I really like