LewisK1975

Same here - my first Bass was a Black body / white guard / Maple neck Marlin Slammer Precision copy.  I know now it was rubbish, but it got me started!  One showed up locally on FB for £60 and I nearly bought it, just for sentimental value....

On 12/07/2019 at 10:02, Muzz said:

I think what doesn't help is the perception that playing an instrument isn't actually work; not like security, or building a stage. The perception that applause is validation in itself, and therefore full reward, for what a musician does...

Wrong, I know, but I suspect that's what a lot of people who aren't musicians think. Add to that the chance to cut costs, and you can see why it's the musicians which get the sharp end...

This is absolutely true.  I've lost count of the times I've heard 'Yeah, but that's not really work is it, because you enjoy it!' when I've told people in my Mon-Fri job that I'm working all weekend with my band as well.

I think perhaps if the pickup covers and / or knobs were red as well it would tie it all together a bit better.

Still a lovely Bass though!, Congrats!

17 hours ago, mattbass6 said:

You kept that one quiet....... If you ever decide to sell it, please, give me first option. That's the one I have always been after and would go beautifully with my red sparkle. 

Sorry Matt, it went a few years ago!  Sold it to @SH73

That Sparkle Blue looks amazing.  I had one of those MIJ Steve Harris P's from about 2009 (the ones before the WHU badge MIM ones) and I reckon I'd find it hard to tell the difference in the 2 paint jobs.  Lovely!

17 hours ago, rasher80 said:

Being a left hander options are always limited, but when this range was revamped I really took a shine to the CV 70s Jazz in black. I thought it had a beautifully sleek look and I've always wanted a bound/block necked Jazz in a solid colour. I had the chance when I bought my last decent bass from Guitar Emporium, put plumped for a '62 PB instead of the '75 JB and then the wonderful Fender Japan instruments ceased to exist.

I took a visit to a local nationwide guitar shop who had one in stock. It was superficially fine but it had a broken tuner on it which hadn't been noticed. A bit of a shame but they said they'd order me one in. Whilst I was there I tried out the 60s P and was quite surprised by how good it sounded and felt - easily as nice as the Japanese one I sold when I gave up live playing.

Collected the 2nd Jazz over the weekend, and when I got it home the bridge had been put on it so clumsily, so it looked like this:

Was not impressed so took it back to the store and swapped it for the 60s P which I'm absolutely loving. Really shocking QC from the factory on this one. Really disappointed. I think me and 70s Fenders aren't to be 😏

This can usually be easily remedied - loosen the neck screws a little and give the neck a pull sideways whichever direction is needed to correct it, and re-tighten.  Not uncommon for this to happen when stuff is transported around the world.  I had it on a Mex Geddy Lee Jazz.  Took me 30 seconds to sort it.

Just contact Ashdown if you think there's something wrong.  They're very responsive and easy to deal with.

Amazing - I think most of us here would love to be able to say we'd done that!  Congratulations to you all!

Be still my beating heart!

1 hour ago, Soledad said:

Thanks @Hellzero - I need to get inside my std USA Jazz to see differences, I'm not very up on the wiry bits😉
 

This thread does make me wonder about doing the series parallel mod on my std fretted one.

If I liked Jazz Basses, I'd do it to all of mine.  Great mod on Jazzes, not so much on Precisions.

1 minute ago, ForbiddenWytch said:

Just sold a Sansamp Paradriver to Lewis. Absolute pleasure to deal with and a really easy transaction.

Thanks!

Thanks Stevie!  Pleasure doing business with you!

I bought a Sansamp from Stevie, perfect deal, would definitely deal with again!

@KiOgon can make you one of these for sure,  I've got one of his prewired VVT kits in a PJ bass with the series / parallel pull pot on the tone knob.  It's great!

Good lord. That is stunning!  Congrats! Mahoosive congrats!

No worries buddy, thanks for the reply & have a free bump!

Hey all,

Had the Helix cut out on me a couple of times over 2 gigs, so I've put a ticket into Line 6 and I'm awaiting their response now.

Had it on at home for hours on end and it's not cut out even once since.  Had no problems with it at all for 18 months since I got it.

Got me thinking I should really have something to hand which is easy to carry around & can be setup quickly should the helix fail again ( I play ampless these days).

Used to have a Tech21 Para Driver when I was using a traditional pedal board and was always really impressed, so that's one for my list.

I also like the Dug Pinnick preamp thing too.

I'll be buying used if possible, and on paper the Para Driver seems to be the winner as it'll be cheaper and can be phantom powered.

From your own experiences, Any others I should consider?  I'm specifically thinking about something with a DI out.  Don't want 2 boxes!

Ideally no more than £150-ish too!

Cheers!

Bugger - You haven't got a Para Driver there as well by any chance have you Tony?

Need something for an 'in the gig bag' backup for the Helix.  Narrowed it down to a Para Driver or the Dug Pinnick preamp thingy.

Para Driver preferably as a) it'll be cheaper and b) it can be phantom powered..

On 29/06/2019 at 23:21, AndyTravis said:

The Killers - Have they swapped guitarists or something though? He was a lefty playing tonight and I’m certain the previous guy was a right handed?

I thought this too - They used to have a Fella with big curly hair

From Wikipedia - The Killers released a statement on August 28, 2017, confirming that neither Stoermer nor Keuning would participate in the band's upcoming Wonderful Wonderful World Tour, while reiterating that both are still members of the band. Jake Blanton would continue to fill in for Stoermer while touring guitarist/keyboardist Ted Sablay would fill in for Keuning.^[68]

14 hours ago, Chienmortbb said:

Its OK to be OCD about string alignment along the neck but it does not matter if tye strings are not exactly in line with, or exactly between, the pole pieces on the pick-ups.

Yep - but it helps (OCD-wise) if they're aligned on both! 

On 20/06/2019 at 15:39, Chienmortbb said:

Before you do any thing, check the neck with the neck bolts loosened. Then see whether there is enough play to realign the neck. I had the same problem and had enough play to get the strings aligned. 

On 20/06/2019 at 19:04, gjones said:

It may not be the bridge. Sometimes you just need to loosen the neck, adjust it so that the G string is no longer too near the edge of the fingerboard, and then re-tighten it.

On 20/06/2019 at 22:20, Bassalarky said:

I'll second (or third!) that it could be worth loosening the neck bolts and shifting the neck. Worked a treat on my MIJ precision.

Yep - Done this on a few Basses.  I also suffer from OCD flare-ups when it comes to string alignment..

Can only concur with all of the above - Gorgeous! Happy NBD!

4 hours ago, martthebass said:

These days I generally take very little notice of the on stage sound (as long as I can hear myself and the drummer, and at least some of the vocal).  It can quite often be pants but the FOH sound is fine.

Very true - had an issue on stage last night with my helix cutting out, happened in the first song, came back to life somehow and then went again in the second song.  Couldn't risk going any further with the Helix, so I quickly grabbed the Behringer BDI21 out of my leads bag and on with the show.  Love the sound I get from the helix, and was gutted to have to switch to the Behringer.  Didn't really enjoy the gig after that.

I then listen to phone recordings today (with headphones) that the Mrs took, featuring both the Helix and the Behringer being used.  The BDI21 sounded just fine out front!

I don't need another P Bass.  I don't.  Really, I don't.

Love my Fiesta Red built around the same time as this one!  Fabulous Basses, GLWTS!

On 29/05/2019 at 08:06, ped said:

I saw a band recently who were all using IEMs and it was the best sound out front I’ve ever heard. 

Same here - Metallica at Sonisphere 2014 was and still is the best sounding gig (indoors or outdoors) I've ever heard.  All on IEM's and no amps onstage (that I could see anyway).