Steve Browning

I can tell you that a 335 through a Mesa Bass 400 and diesel 2x15 sounds absolutely awesome.

I'm afraid my experience has been the polar opposite of others here. I had put up a wanted ad for a Precision body, my intention being to fit a Nash neck that I had. It had previously been on a Nash body and also a Squier one. I was offered a reliced body with a 'standard US/MIM' neck pocket, and duly paid the asking price without quibble. The body had been taken as part of a trade I was informed. It arrived promptly and all seemed fine. However, when I came to fit the neck, it was apparent that the pocket was short and two of the neck screw holes were visible at the back. On measuring, it turned out that the neck pocket was the standard width of 2.5" but was only 3.5" long, 3/8" shorter than standard. On bringing this to Matt's attention, he stated that the dimensions were standard and that I should sell the body if I didn't want it. I asked for support from the admins and their opinion matched my own. Messages were sent and a complete lack of a response suggested we were being ghosted. In suggesting that I was knowingly being palmed off with something, the admin finds it hard not to draw the same conclusion. The attached picture shows the neck in the pocket and the misalignment of the screws. Hugely disappointing and not the result I was expecting. It seems out of character, but I have to urge caution in future dealings.

I am gigging with Pete Townsend's guitar tech next week. I can ask if he has any way of finding anything out.

One for @agedhorse.

Don't Give Up - Kate Bush. I know Peter Gabriel's on it, too, but who cares?

Hi collective Should a non-Fender (but regular-sized) neck (Nash) fit into a standard MIM/US neck pocket without issue? The body has a neck pocket that is the regulation 2.5 inches wide but is 3.5" long, the standard (as far as I can find out, is 3.8785) I can attach it, with the screw holes being in a different place, but does that affect the scale length etc? Would it work ok? It would be great if it'll work ok. I'm no woodworker!

My first instinct is that it seems a bit on the high side, but that's driven purely by your description and my first thought. If you're happy with the bass and it ticks all your boxes then buy it and be happy. It may not prove to be a great investment but you're not buying it for that.

This is the L-series Jazz bass I inherited, following the recent death of a friend in the US. The friend in question was Bruce Barthol, who played bass with Country Joe and the Fish. The bass itself is unbelievably filthy and the scratchplate covers up a couple of sizeable routs in the body. The tuners are Grovers and the pickups are a set of Bartolinis. It weighs almost nothing and plays very well. Not a Jazz player really, but I am suitably honoured to be entrusted with Bruce's bass and it will feature in the Psych Unit. That's a band being put together to play songs by the various US psychedelic bands we have backed when they toured the UK. I will take it over to @rumblefish for his appraisal, and decide what I will do to get it back into shape.

I so wish they did these with rosewood or laurel and dot inlays.

For me, this is what would stop me buying a Precision bass. It can't have; 5 strings Maple neck White body Black scratchplate on sunburst Jazz width neck

Do you have to like a track for it to be great? As the OP says. there's always an 'eye of the beholder' element at work. You would like to think that we, as musicians, could acknowledge someone's craft without necessarily liking their output. I acknowledge Malmsteen's technique, but cannot listen to more than half a second of him.

There are going to be a number of factors that make a song great. In some instances, it could be down to production. In others the complete opposite. Looking at the list below, I do see a common thread and that is the harmonic content, how the bass will move against the melody at times. A few that I can think of: Keane - Bend And Break Dire Straits - Telegraph Road (the Alchemy version especially) Sarah McLachlan - Angel Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms Anggun - Eternal (if you don't know this, do your ears a huge treat and have a listen - best in her original Indonesian) I'm in the Whitney camp as well. It's not a bad song but it is the vocal performance for me. Flawless control and immaculate use of dynamics.

Just slowly bend your knees and keep your back straight. You're welcome. 🙂

My aversion to maple boards means my wallet will never be troubled by a YOB bass. Fortunately.

I had a Sterling Sub and an OLP and put in Nordstrand pickups and Retrovibe Stinger 2 band eqs and both did the same job. The OLP was particularly good.

I joined the Beatles at 17. We were a college band in Portsmouth playing Clash and Feelgood songs. Eventually the local paper refused to print the name. I had been playing since the age of 4, but found my vocation on bass at about 14.

Bit of a list coming!! ENKI two bass case for touring (it's unbelievably good) Reunion Blues Aero gig bags for odd local gigs (and even normal ones) Harvest gig bag to just stick a bass in for a rehearsal Each bass has its own SKB FB4 hard case All bases covered there - pun intended! 🙂

Although I would caveat that to add that they would need relevant experience/knowledge. I am not sure how many high street accountants would have it.

... and the TT-800 is just awesome!!