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Never owned one. Once I master the four string one I may get one.

[quote name='grandad' timestamp='1481176719' post='3190214'] Thank you for that. After listening several times on headphones my old ears could only hear a very slight difference between them. How to describe the subtle variations I don't know. I'd say the D'Addario sounded brightest but not bright. The Fender and Rotosound were even/balanced. La Bella deep/soft. Thomastik were growly. Anyone else care to post a quick impression? [/quote] My old ears suffer too. I think rotosounds were the brightest sounding flats.

I've found this, hope it helps to flatwound lovers. https://youtu.be/6R2LOXMqyg8

[quote name='thegummy' timestamp='1481058848' post='3189426'] Do you support West Ham? [/quote] No but I've played the bass twice and it sounds great. Saw Steve Harris playing last week and the bass looks awesome dispite the WH logo.

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Cheers

[quote name='roceci' timestamp='1480973617' post='3188674'] I did exactly this with my Squier VM P5. In my case it was a Badass II. I ended up siting the BA slightly further back than the original bridge to ensure I had enough travel for the B to intonate. Do this & you're golden. Along with taking all precautions to make sure it's dead centre etc. [/quote] [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1480973803' post='3188676'] I'm with Gary. Wood filler looks the part, but it's not strong. I would use cocktail sticks (they're hard wood, matchsticks are weak firewood). Glue one stick in place, then cut fine sticks from the same cocktail sticks and ram the holes full. Let the glue set and then drill the new holes. When you fit the new bridge, use masking tape under the old bridge for you to draw markings on the body, to show you the positions of the sides and the back line of the old bridge. Then find the centre line of the old bridge and mark that. Them mark the centreline of the new bridge and align that on the body with the centreline of the old bridge. Also align the back of the new bridge with the old backline - unless the style of the new bridge means you need more/less space. Roceci beat me to it! [/quote] I consider both options. I may not like the bridge so may want to avoid filling the holes.

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Dead flats were found in your possession! Account for it!

[quote name='MoJo' timestamp='1480973007' post='3188662'] [/quote] 😂😂😂

I've got a c shape neck on my jazz bass. Matt Freeman neck is similar but think chunkier but I find it comfortable

Thanks gents, it's a real pain in backside when simple things require additional work.

[quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1480972610' post='3188652'] Is that a serious question? My guess is that it is. In case: No, I'm not on drugs. I never am, nor am I ever drunk. Why would you ask the question? [/quote] Only messing! There's only one Steve Harris.

Finally, I got around to replace the stock bridge with Fender high mass bridge (looks like bad ass) on my P bass. Both bridges have five holes but spacing is not identical. Should I use wood filler to fill holes and drill new holes at the same line or move the bridge forward and drill new holes. Any advice?

[quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1480970086' post='3188608'] Ah. You're mistaken then. I'm very much a basschatter, though I use the JTUK login name most of the time, and BassTractor and the other mentioned ones slightly less often. You may call me Mr Harris or simply JTUK. [/quote] Are you on drugs?

[quote name='Lord Sausage' timestamp='1480964279' post='3188499'] Steve Vai once met me after a gig! [/quote] Was it before Christmas 2012 at London gig?

Had one for over a year and it's the most used bass out of three for the following reasons. The neck is very comfortable and it sounds great. I remember the initial reaction when I first played it. It sounded raw and punchy I swapped the pick ups but will revert back to stock pick ups to get the sound back. The only drawback is the signature on the headstock and the thumb rest. I can't fault the vintage Olympic white colour and the maple neck.

I met Steve Harris after the gig last Friday, but doubt it very much he is a basschatter.

Squier c vibe jazz bass plus seymour duncsn pick ups

Squier c vibe jazz bass plus seymour duncsn pick ups

[quote name='Monkey Steve' timestamp='1480773110' post='3187030'] Therapy? Doing an acoustic show at the Union Chapel on Thursday night. Absolutely brilliant show...oddly, not especially for the music. More the intimate setting and relaxed between song banter, every song a sing along, a lot of story telling, etc Sadly the bass was a bit anonymous. Also, no booze inside the venue because God objects. Just one more reason to be an atheist [/quote] Hip flask or travel coffee mug. Don't think the mystical being could tell what you drink 😉

Can't see issue with a chip on the bass. Makes it look road worn.

British Lion- Steve Harris. Mr Harris presented so much power onstage. I stood about 3 meters from him whilst he played and it was unbelievable. Got a selfie and autograph.