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  1. Marc S
    Lovely looking bass Are you sure about the weight? 6 pounds is incredibly lightweight. (My ageing back finds such things ever more important).
  2. Marc S
    You've gone and done it again @Hellzero! ha ha
  3. Marc S
    What a nice post. Yes, there have been quite a number times when I've really really enjoyed playing a gig, or even just a rehearsal that went well - a special moment when music lifted my mood, or even helped me feel great. Happily, there are far more of these than the opposite. My only problem, is that I just can't get as much time to play music as I would like to, including some of the other non-bass instruments I own.
  4. Marc S
    Ah, so sorry to hear this @BassInMyFace Best of luck with getting your gear back. As you say, that NS EUB is a very niche instrument - hopefully it will turn up undamaged
  5. Marc S
    Thanks to @Lozz196 - I now have that tune in my head! lol
  6. Marc S
    The most important thing is - concentrate on your recovery, and looking after yourself. Re the rest of the band - explain the situation to them, and that you weren't given much prior warning. I'm sure they'll understand. The next stage will really be whether or not you're feeling up to playing for a while. I know I'd miss my bandmates, and gigging. But of course, you may or may not be well enough to continue in the short term. Perhaps ask your band whether they might consider a short term dep? I'd certainly mention your 80's style keyboard option too - let them know that you'd be willing to do that if you're well enough. That should at least let them know how committed you are. Firstly though - best of luck with your surgery, and hope you have a speedy recovery.... look after yourself.
  7. Marc S
    As others have already said though.... check it at volume, through an amp. I would add that you should maybe try it in a rehearsal studio, firstly on its' own, but then with full band. I'd also say, try recording something with the bass - then see if it still sounds the same in the recording. You never know - you may be partly convincing yourself of something that isn't actually the case. I would add though, I recently tried a couple of necks on my Pbass, and the original neck just sounded that bit better than the other necks. It was a good experiment in Rosewood V Maple board, and chunkier neck V slimmer neck. Took a while, but it was noticeable just how much more sustain and "snappiness" the original neck produced. Perhaps the woods were just matched really well at the factory?
  8. Marc S
    I'd now look at individual strings... particularly a Zyex "E".
  9. Marc S
    Hi @Pirellithecat did you sort the nut out by the way? I only just read your post about the E string not sitting quite right in the slot. As someone also said, a decent quality nut will also help - but make sure the string sits firmly in the slot. This will of course require some careful fettling with a file. But don't file the slot too deep - as that can cause buzzing issues that end of the neck.
  10. Marc S
    That really is a lovely colour! I'd be interested to know the weight too...
  11. Marc S
    My, what a lovely P bass
  12. Marc S
    Like @GoodOlJohnson, I also have one of these (swapped my Scratchplate for a Tort one, but other wise identical). I absolutely agree 100% that it's probably the best Fender to come out of Mexico - alongside the Roadworn series. The sound is absolutely killer P bass sound, with huge low-end tones, and lovely, good old P bass grunt with classic sounding mids & highs. I've owned several Precisions over the years, and my MIM Classic 50's has been my fave - even above a lovely Oly White US one, my old Roadworn, and more recently my early Squier CV. Plus, the colour on these is my fave Fiesta Red. It's also pretty lightweight, at a shade under 4kg, and the neck feels lovely & smooth. I'm not usually a fan of chunky necks, and this one is wide, but fairly shallow. I did try a couple of other Fender necks on it - just as an experiment in how it feels and sounds. And though the stock neck was a tad wider than the other necks.... it was still the winner for me in terms of just how great the bass sounds. That surprised me, as I was always a bit skeptical about neck dimensions & wood types - but I was won over by the neck on this beastie. Apologies to the seller, for blabbering on about these basses but if you're after a superb, top-notch P bass, and one that rivals more expensive instruments - then give this one a whirl! (I don'r know the seller BTW)
  13. Marc S
    Fields of fire - Big Country
  14. Marc S
    Sometimes. Whereabouts are you based?
  15. Marc S
    Indeed. LPB is a really nice colour too. But that dark fretboard looks stunning. Surprised this hasn't gone - Fender Japan instruments always seem to be top notch quality IMO
  16. Marc S
    Sometimes @Smanth, that's all that's needed, and it can really add to the overall sound anyway. But perhaps its also something the OP could try - if they find that easier to do?
  17. Marc S
    I sing backing vocals in the bands I'm in. I always found it hard to play bass and sing at the same time. Even now, I find it hard on some songs - there are ones I just can't sing on, no matter how hard I try. As others have said, practice, practice, practice is the only way. But perhaps a good starting point, is to play along to something at home first - make it a song you know really well, with simple, i.e. not too many words. With your band, start doing backing on just one or two songs. It's tricky, and I don't know why. It maybe because guitarists often start learning with those sing-along-while-you-play-chords sort of books?
  18. Marc S
    Wow! This is still here? I can't reiterate just how good these are. Honestly, mine is my fave P bass ever. The neck is obviously wider than a Jazz - but it's relatively shallow, front-to-back. I'm not a huge fan of chunky necks, and the necks on these really don't feel too chunky. If you're thinking about buying one of these - just go for it, you won't regret it. I've kept mine over several other good P basses, inc US and Roadworn models, and an absolutely stunning early Squier CV, and a JV for that matter.
  19. Marc S
    I was also wondering about the weight
  20. Marc S
    I rarely pay any attention to subtitles these days - so I hadn't spotted that doh!
  21. Marc S
    I'll give you £100 for it 😀
  22. Marc S
    Just came across this Youtube video, re Paul's original Hofner Violin bass. I found it quite interesting, and was just wondering whether someone, somewhere has unknowingly got it in their attic? EDIT: I was unaware of the whole back-story / theories
  23. Marc S
    As per title. I'm looking for a set of D'addario Zyex 3/4 DB strings please. Price dependant on age & usage, of course. Thanks
  24. Marc S
    Nice looking bass. It's funny how P basses can be so different from one another. A strings is just up the road from me.... wish I'd popped in to at least just try this one out. Ah well, I'm still smitten by my 60's Classic series MIM Pbass. Enjoy 😀
  25. Marc S
    Hi @bassjim- how did you get on with this problem? As has been suggested, try a fret rocker tool first. Also, it may just be that you have a fret that is high because it has become loose. Sometimes, these only become apparent when the strings are under normal tension. A luthier would be able to correct this. They sometimes need just gently tapping back into level - but sometimes a thin, fine glue is needed to hold them in place. I once had a bass with high, loose frets. I couldn't work out what was going on, but a luthier sorted it quickly for me. Let us know how you get on. Best of luck
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