Tim Chapple

https://timchapple.bandcamp.com/track/musicmaster-71

Did this today, a good range of sounds from the musicmaster, using la bella flats.

https://timchapple.bandcamp.com/track/musicmaster-71

On 05/05/2021 at 11:38, TJ1 said:

I really enjoyed this,  in addition to liking the music I found the echoing/reverbing vocals quite innovative.

I guess my only suggestion is that although the city backdrop seems entirely appropriate, the music for me implies some kind of moving journey or investigation which the still or static visual does not quite gel with.

I'll find some old black and white detective film footage and have a go with that! Thanks very much for the feedback.

Recorded with a little help from my friends.

Listening to far too much Steely Dan again.....

Support your local bassist!

https://timchapple.bandcamp.com/track/fusion

https://timchapple.bandcamp.com/track/positive-negative

excellent!

sounds good!

https://timchapple.bandcamp.com/track/i-am-i-think

On 15/12/2020 at 12:47, Paul S said:

The Chinese Squier 'Vista Series' Musicmasters seem to have rocketed in price recently.  I had one for a while and would say it was an excellent little bass.  A league better than the Fender Musicmaster I had at the same time.   But they seem to change hands for more than MIJ or more recent P/J Mustangs, which seems a little unwarranted to me.

Hated the Vista's neck... very "square" and uncomfortable

Both the MIJ and PJ win hands down in terms of playability.

I remember my old 70's Musicmaster had a lovely neck too.

Shadows and Jet Harris inspired instrumental.

I have the same bass, I'm convinced the neck size contributes to its authoritative tone.

For the first few weeks I hated the neck dimensions, now I appreciate it.

I've been recording a lot during lockdown, it's my only bass that I can record direct without bothering with external EQ.

Sounds wonderful and sits in a mix.

Strung with Rotosound flats.

On 27/10/2020 at 23:21, 40hz said:

Having started out on a 1985 E-Series Squier P-Bass back in 2003 I thought it was about time to play a P-Bass again after a near 20 year hiatus from owning one. Prompted by my starting up of a Motown band, I put a wanted ad out on these hallowed pages which turned up this beauty, a 2017 Mexican 50's Classic Series in Fiesta Red.

Not much that can be said that hasn't already about P-Basses but some interesting observations considering I've very much been a 'modern' bass type player all these years, purposefully shunning P's just because they are so ubiquitous.

The sheer authority and presence of the tone just doesn't fail to bring a smile to my face, it's the first time I've grinned from ear to ear playing a bass in quite some time. In comparison to every other bass I've owned, it's so much more 'there' all the way up the neck and on each string. The strength and clarity of the midrange just makes it absolutely sing. The tone control also has the widest range of usable differences I think I've ever used on a bass.

The neck, allegedly has a reputation as a baseball bat but I find it supremely comfortable to play and have no issues with getting around it quickly

Fit and finish are superb. I know Mexico have been on the up for many years,, but this is great even by the improved standards. The body is super resonant and you can feel it purring away while you play!

Colour me very, very impressed.