LewisK1975

That is Lovely.

17 minutes ago, Ricky 4000 said:

I wonder if anybody has ever actually taken a woodworking plane to a Ric' body, to create a "Fender style" forearm relief? 😲

edit: It would have to be an unbound body of course - otherwise that'd be gross. 

I wonder why Rickenbacker don't do it anyway?

13 hours ago, Lozz196 said:

I think that`s it - I`ve had a good few of the Barefaced cabs and realised that whilst what they do they do brilliantly, I just prefer the more traditional coloured sounding cabs, rather than the transparency of the BF ones. It often seemed to me that although they could go super loud, fra more volume than I`d ever need in fact, that there was something that was just not there. I can`t describe it properly, other than to say put the same gear through an old Ampeg/Ashdown/Peavey 410 and what I want suddenly appears. 

This was my exact experience of them too.

My solution was to switch to the Barefaced 10in cabs, specifically for me the two10.  BINGO!

3 hours ago, NJE said:

Typical Fender, the instruments are out in shops before there is any official acknowledgement that they officially exist, they really are a useless bunch. In such a big corporation with such a huge amount of resources, why cant they find someone to update their website.

The original link I found has disappeared but I have pinched this from a chap on Talkbass:

"I asked about more details on the Yosemite pickups, he said that they don't have all the marketing info together since this series isn't supposed to be released until January. Retailers have been selling them when they're not supposed to and they're trying to get it all together faster, the customer relations dept hasn't even seen them yet"

Here's the specs:
 

Colors:
(0198600300)3-Color Sunburst (Rosewood Fingerboard)
(0198600380) Arctic White (Rosewood Fingerboard)
(0198602302) Satin Lake Placid Blue (Maple Fingerboard)
(00198602384) Penny (Maple Fingerboard)

Gloss Polyurethane, Satin Polyurethane (302)
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple, Modern “C”, Neck Finish:Satin Polyurethane
Fingerboard: Maple or Rosewood, 9.5” (241 mm)
FRETS: 20, Jumbo
Scale Length: 34” (864 mm)
Nut: Synthetic Bone, 1.625” (41.3 mm)
Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
Machine Heads: Fender® “F” Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts
Bridge: 4-Saddle Vintage-Style with Steel Saddles
Pickguard: 3-Ply Black/White/Black
Pickups: Yosemite™ Single-Coil Jazz Bass (Bridge), Yosemite™ Split Sin-gle-Coil Precision Bass (Middle)
Pickup Switching: N/A
Controls: Volume 1. (Middle Pickup)
Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup),
Master Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit (Rolls Off Highs without Adding Bass)
Strings: Fender® USA Bass 7250M, NPS (.045-.105 Gauges)
Case: Deluxe Gig Bag, P/N 0991522000


MARKETING COPY: Born in Corona, California, the American Performer Precision Bass delivers the exceptional tone and feel you expect from an authentic Fender—along with new, player-oriented features that make it even more inspiring to play. The American Performer Precision Bass includes the Yosemite™ split-coil Precision Bass middle pickup and a growling Yosemite single-coil Jazz Bass bridge pickup, designed for rich, expressive tones. With flat-staggered pole pieces to increase output and a shellac potting that lets the coils breathe while controlling feedback, Yosemite pickups produce dynamic sounds ideal for any musical situation. The American Performer Precision Bass also features Greasebucket™ tone circuitry that lets you shape your highs without adding bass, preserving your sound. The “Modern C”-shaped neck sports a 9.5”-radius fingerboard that’s comfortable for almost any playing style, along with 20 jumbo frets, allowing you to easily express yourself musically.

Any pictures floating about?

EDIT - I've just seen the other thread about the American performer Mustang bass.  I incorrectly thought that there was a new model Bass coming out called the Performer, DOH!  Now I understand it's a new series of instruments that seem to be replacing the American specials...

Anyone got a link to these?  I can't find any info anywhere online about a new Performer Bass?

Lovely, Congrats!

1 hour ago, naxos10 said:

I think there is an option to have the Barefaced Two10 with an impedance switch giving you both 4ohm and 12ohm.

Correct, in fact it's the only version of the Two10 that they make now.  Called the Two10s

14 hours ago, Woodinblack said:

I would agree with that. Otherwise there would be a big gap between the 20th and the 22nd!

Haha quite, I should have said 'Having at least 21 frets' 

21 minutes ago, chris_b said:

Don't get hung up about your amp running at half volume vs full volume. I doubt you would notice a significant difference between an amp running half and full volume through the same 4 ohm cab.

IMO the best and most flexible rig utilising small cabs would be two 8 ohm 112's or 210's. You can use 1 or 2 depending on the gig. If I had to chose a single 4 ohm cab I'd be looking at a (less flexible) 212 or 410.

The only single driver small cab that's loud enough for me to gig with is my Barefaced SC.

13 minutes ago, Bill Fitzmaurice said:

The difference in sensitivity with 4 ohms versus 8 ohms is only 2dB. The difference in maximum output between the two is 0dB. There are a lot of factors that determine how well a cab will work. Impedance isn't one of them.

This.  The best solution for you is to get Two of the same 8ohm (or higher) cabs.  Use a single cab for smaller gigs and both cabs for larger gigs.

I did an outdoor gig in the summer (with PA support obviously), used my TC RH750 and Barefaced two10 (12ohm) with no issues at all. 

Truss rod Wheel, 21st fret, Passive tone on active Bass, being well balanced on a strap, Good Anchor points for your thumb when playing with Fingers...

38 minutes ago, lowdowner said:

Some great comments there - thanks for that! It looks like either way is fine (or even mixed, especially using your own amp/cabs as monitor). 

 

Indeed, I've done gigs which are IEM only, stage wedges only, backline only, Backline DI'd into PA etc etc

1 hour ago, Muppet said:

I've go a Helix Floor and a Rumble.  Rumble doesn't get used much really. I use the Helix direct to PA and monitor through a Barefaced FR800. If you're planning to use it as a substitute for a pedal board then it's a bit overkill I think,. If you want it as your one stop shop (within reason) then it's worth considering.

Sums it up nicely I think....

Bargain!

I've got the LT version.

Gets used for every gig I do, and also for home practice too.

I also use it as my in-ear monitor feed.

Patch-wise, I have loads on there, but primarily I only use one, which I spent weeks getting exactly how I wanted it.

What drove me to get one?  What piqued my interest initially was that Billy Sheehan had started using one.  That guy is a total tone monster and for him to be impressed enough by it to start using one live told me it must be worth checking out.

Secondly, I'd gone back and fore between multi-fx (although mainly Boss units) and separate pedals over the years.  I do like the whole separate signal paths for highs and lows type of setup (Down to Mr. Sheehan again), and the ease of setting those up in the Helix was another massive tick in the box.

I also really like that Line 6 keep putting updates out for the Helix, and also that you can share patches with fellow users on the L6 website.

Is it missing anything?  The main thing I was surprised that it didn't have Bass-wise, was a Sansamp clone.  Could have by now, I think I'm one or two updates behind at the moment...

YMMV, but for me it has eradicated effects GAS totally.  Hope this helps!

1 minute ago, Bridgehouse said:

I'm gonna say it.

I had one. It was probably 95% of my 64P. 

 

Yeah. That good and that close. 

I only got rid because, er, I have a 64...

I've got one of those stories too, kinda...

When I got married 2 years ago, my wife talked about buying me a '59 Precision as a wedding present.  I must be mad, I told her not to bother as it most likely wouldn't be much better than my Roadworn.  And I'd be too scared to take it out on a gig anyway....

31 minutes ago, discreet said:

If you like P necks and 'that' P sound, it's for you. No upgrading or modding necessary - these are light, resonant and lovely. I have to get another!

All true!  I only changed the pickup and wiring harness on mine coz it felt like an upgrade, none of it was necessary, it sounded great as it was.

7 hours ago, Muzz said:

Oh my word...Dat Growl...and a good example of EQ-ing for the band sound: I love Billy's tone in the band, but solo'd it's very harsh.

Absolutely true.  I'm a huge fan of Billy Sheehan, and I've got an Attitude 3 & Helix too.  I got a great Billy-alike patch created & shared by a chap called Jon Willis on the Yamaha Attitude Facebook page.

You're absolutely right, solo'd the sound seems WAY over the top.  BUT - when you use it in the right song context, it sounds AMAZING. 

Yup, my favourite P-Bass is my RW too.

Mine now has a US pup, Kiogon loom and added ashtray and tug bar.

This pic also shows a Hipshot D-tuner on it, since removed and replaced with the original tuner..

£599 on PMT.

Just had this pop into my inbox from PMT too.  Scratching my chin as I type.....

Is Kansas' Carry on Wayward Son done on a precision?  I think so, but a lot of people seem to think it's a Ric.

And here's a youtube Isolated Bass:

It's a looker, congrats on a job well done Sir! 

Very nice.  Congrats!

16 hours ago, Bigwan said:

I've recently got my mitts on a CV P in fiesta red. It's spectacularly good despite parcelfarce trying to destroy it en route! Well worth holding out for. A wanted ad here is the way to go. 

Yep I agree with Bigwan totally, I waited it out got super lucky when one showed up 20 miles down the road from me.  It was mint and I had to pay what I considered to be top whack for it, but it's a lovely Bass.

3 minutes ago, NJE said:

I have no interest in travelling hours for band practice. In fact now I only rehearse if there are gigs on the horizon that are financially worth it.

Even then I only expect to do two at most before gigging as everyone should have learn their stuff at home and should have gone over the band recordings for structures etc.

I just don’t have the desire to stand in a room for hours at my own expense with people who can’t be arsed to practice at home, week after week for a gig down the whore and trumpet for £40 each, life is too short.

 

This is also my biggest bug bear when it comes to rehearsals (I'm talking specifically for cover bands here)

IMHO Everyone should have learned their individual parts at home, the rehearsal is for getting the song(s) tight and perfecting any changes to the original recorded versions arrangements..

YMMV!