SH73

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1433455247' post='2791308'] Well the current SH model is £875ish - you`ll be able to do a Mex Precision, SD Pickup of your choice, hi-mass bridge, chrome pickguard and flats for a fair bit less, probably have enough money for a hardcase/good gig-bag and change leftover. Thomann are doing Mex Precisions for about £470 at present. I think the main difference from what I`ve read is the neck - the SH neck is meant to be quite chunky, although the current Mex ones aren`t exactly slim - or at least the ones I`ve had haven`t been, very comfortable to play though And I`d go for the actual SH pickup - if trying to replicate his sig model, get the parts as near as possible. [/quote] I have read that it is the fat chunky neck that partly contributes to the big SH sound. I looked at Thoman before and prices are much lower than the extortionate UK prices.Thanks for the reply. [quote name='police squad' timestamp='1433484542' post='2791386'] The neck on the west ham bass is lovely. Closest I've played to my old 75. Big and chunky. The bass is lovely and I love the paint job and big logo. The blue basses do come up for sale so you could hang on for one. [/quote] Now I have a dilemma. Like the new SH bass, but I found the logo, well........rather chavy?(no offence to supporters).I`ll keep looking out for a blue SH bass. [quote name='mattbass6' timestamp='1433507561' post='2791676'] I have a 1986 MIJ Precision in Candy Apple Red, like Steve's back up bass. I installed some SD SP-3's and added a Badass II bridge on it. I did go for the mirror scratch plate as well but changed it back to a white one once I stopped playing 4 string. I recently took it out of its case to have a little play and man, it sounds HUGE!! I was toying with the idea of putting some of his signature Rotosound strings on it and might yet. If I do, I shall let you know how it sounds. Have fun and post pics if you do it ) PS I prefer the blue sparkle bass as well. [/quote] I agree, can`t beat the blue sparkle one. As far as I am aware there are only second hand Badass II bridges available.

Unfortunately the SH Royal blue is no longer manufactured and out of stock apart some american sites (which I don`t really trust). As you maybe aware the new SH sig. model with West Ham logo (totally spoils the bass in my opinion) is out. This model is made in Mexico. I am thinking if I would be better off getting Fender P bass lake placid blue, and replace the pick up with [list] [*]Pickups- 1 Seymour Duncan® Basslines SPB-1 Vintage Style Split-Coil Precision Bass Pickup [*][url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/seymour-duncan-spb-3-quarter-pound-for-precision-bass/28363"]Seymour Duncan SPB-3 Quarter-Pound for Precision Bass[/url] [*][url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/seymour-duncan-custom-shop-steve-harris-signature-p-bass-pickup/80519"]Seymour Duncan Custom Shop Steve Harris Signature P-Bass Pickup[/url] [/list] Find a high mass bridge or badass II if lucky to find one and stick a chrome mirrored pickguard one and of course flats. Any suggestions would be appreciated. The total price won`t be far off the SH new model though unless I sell the pick up and bridge from the standard Fender P bass.

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1433339747' post='2790237'] Welcome sir...hang around long enough and I'm sure that a Steve Harris P will be along to fuel your GAS... [/quote] Thanks and I very much hope so.

Nice covers. What recording gear did you use ? Is the SH bass for sale?

Hello everyone on basschat, I am here to dig deep in the knowledge of experienced and long term bass players. I have started playing bass 26 years ago and played for about 8 years. I only recently got back to it about 4 years ago. I currently own a Squier vibe jazz bass 60`s olympic white upgraded with Seymour Duncan pick ups. Strings are roundwound roto swing bass RS 66 LD 45-105. I use is Fender rumble 100. I also own a couple of guitars, Fender mustang, cry baby wah, and Ibanez Tube screamer. (I also own a Pavey I think BW115 that had not been played properly for about 15 years,I tested it some 4 years ago, still works. It sounds distorded due to some idiot hooking it up behind my back for DJ ing! and own a copy of Rickenbaker.) I am a Maiden fan, have been just over 30 years. Steve Harris is who motivated me to start playing a bass. I don`t play in a bad (would love to). I missed my opportunity to buy the Royal blue Steve Harris P Bass. I hesitated last year just before they stopped selling them! I still want to get my hands on one. So this is me. It is what it is. Hope to have fun here.