Marc S

Keep your favourite of the bunch sell the rest, and start looking for the next one There's bound to be something to tempt you .... something better out there.... Go to guitar shops,and just try a few basses you hadn't considered before Gotta get your GAS back But most important of all - make sure you keep your MOJO Good luck EDIT: I'm now in a position where I love all my gear .... I'd like a Limelight too - but must resist (for the moment), cos I have too much stuff already

I have a Roadworn Fender Jazz. These unbelievably fab basses are MIM It's honestly the best bass I've ever owned, or even played I also have a US Jazz, that is superb But the MIM Roadworn is by far the better bass I replaced the pickups with some Dimarzios, and it now has a fuller sound Still with that vintage Fender tone.... The quality and feel of Fender Roadworn basses is just amazing It really "feels" like it's been played for years & years I wouldn't swap it for anything

Hi there JPJ Welcome to BC and welcome out from the shadows.... and a big hello from South Wales Croeso, and shw-mae butt

Hi Roj, There used to be a band called "from Chorley" But I think that was more than 25 years ago - so you obviously weren't in the band Hello from Cardiff, and welcome to BC

I've not tried them personally, but I've heard good reports on the Entwistle pickups They do 2 versions, and the more powerful one seems to be what people prefer... One positive note, is that they are relatively cheap So not too much outlay for an experiment http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Entwistle-PBXN-Neodymium-pickup-for-bass-guitar-/331409282006?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d298853d6

Hey that bass is great! And spotting this thread is topical for me... Saw the Stranglers in Cardiff last night They were really good But I was disappointed that Jet Black didn't play I had hoped to see him for what may be his last tour.... JJ was still in great shape though Still playing fab, and adding the odd Karate kick JJ, his playing, his sound etc etc and those early Stranglers albums are what got me into bass too Such an inspiration - and yes, why have Fender not made a signature JJ bass? Glad to see you have - loverly stuff

I know what you mean about the wide P neck In my 1st era of bass playing (many years back now!) I had an early 70's P It was a nice example of a P bass, but the chunky neck put me off Fenders I love the look & tone of an old Fender But I much prefer a Jazz profile neck these days Taking the route of trying & owning several different brands / types of bass It took me ages to find that the modern C shape Fender necks are the most comfortable for me.... Anyhow, what you've done is some fab work there Rumple The bass looks great, and if it sounds great too - then bingo! I'd persist with playing it for a while You may even find you adapt your playing, or get used to the neck.... If not, at the very least you have created a nice bass, and learned some valuable lessons ... and I'm sure someone who likes P profile necks will want this bass Great stuff good sir Cheers again Marc

[quote name='colleya' timestamp='1425592496' post='2708999'] ........ I changed my mind about 10,000 times on the colour combo before I finally pushed the button but just couldn't get past Oly/Tort/Rw. [/quote] .... and a pretty fine choice you've made there too IMHO Nice

Wow, that looks great Chris So glad you're pleased with it Now, be sure to spend plenty of time playing it..... Cheers, happy playing, and good luck with it Marc

Bought a hipshot detuner from Stuart Top bloke to deal with I'd have no hesitation in buying, selling or trading with him again Deal with confidence basschat members

Looks a great colour Dazed Yes, I too was impressed with the "feel" Mark manages to get The finish on the necks of his basses really do feel as if they've been played for years & years... Lucky you colleya - don't forget to post pics when it arrives ... so I can feel jealous!

PS. Quick question for Lenny - as if he hasn't been helpful enough.. Is that Jamey Abersold book written in standard musical notation, or is it also in TAB for those of us who don't read music... Cheers again

Has it arrived yet chris? ... I'm excited for you, obviously! Please don't forget to let us know what you think of it Marc

I think I'd still be tempted to get some glue into that crack though... I can't see that it would do any harm to try Maybe try some very thin Superglue But, make sure you cover up anything delicate and prevent the glue running onto the front surfaces.... or your table, trousers, carpet etc Failing that, try some slightly diluted PVA, with a tiny drop of washing up liquid in it (to reduce surface tension, and help it run into the crack) Cheers PS. If you haven't paid too much for the bass, wait & see if it worsens there's always a replacement neck option... Good luck with it anyhow

[quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1425390230' post='2706785'] I do too, never have practised at home with any kind of amp. [/quote] There are times when I've done this too - as I'm sure many of us have But this depends on how resonant your bass is, how loud the music is that you're jamming along to, and how hard / heavy you play.... I've been along to some bass lessons recently, to sharpen up my techniques etc My tutor (the superb Jon Caulfield) has been trying to get me to lighten up on my right hand, to get more control.... I have to say, this does seem to be helping, and I think I'd struggle to hear my bass when playing along to music on headphones etc

Where did you get the bass from? Was it new, and from a shop? Is it worth going back, to get a refund / replacement? Does look like it may be in the sort of place where it could get worse... What with all the tension on the string, effectively trying to "pull" the tuner towards the bridge, and with all those low frequency vibrations Might get worse - then again, it may not If you can't take it back, get a good luthier to take a look, before it worsens.... They may be able to get some strong glue into the crack, and possibly add some sort of bridging "splint" Let us know how you get on....

I quite like the idea of tuning this way if just as an experiment, and to see how I get on Still can't quite get on with a 5 string, despite trying a bit Here's a link to a similar thread http://basschat.co.uk/topic/255085-four-string-bead-blues/page__fromsearch__1 Let us know how you get on

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1425386158' post='2706722'] Get an acoustic bass.... Move your amp off the floor. Put it on foam or other insulation material. [/quote] I meant to add this suggestion earlier too... I have an Ibanez acoustic bass, and it's a fab bass anyway Sometimes, depending on which bass I feel like playing, I use this at home The sound from this shouldn't carry too much either