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On 09/04/2020 at 16:16, Lozz196 said:

Really like that, great recording and really good sounds on all of the individual instruments - that Precision sounds awesome. The song and performance reminded me a touch of REM.

Thank you very much for checking it out and especially for the feedback. CHeers

R

14 hours ago, Rick's Fine '52 said:

Early ‘61, Custom colour, Olympic White. 

That is EXACTLY the replica I am working on. 
 

Please please can I see more pictures details close ups. With and without the Old hub caps. Thank you.  

14 hours ago, Rick's Fine '52 said:

Here’s a couple, ‘60 & ‘61.

Sweet Lord that’s a wonderful pair. 

4 hours ago, kevin_lindsay said:

That’s spectacular! 
 

Mine is going to be already already made parts I’m afraid with a body sprayed for my by Jon at Rexter Guitars. nothing as ambitious as yours. 
 

The Jazz bass tone I like is simpler the two pickups together tone up full so I’m happy with the old stack layout plus I think looks more rock n roll somehow. 
 

I’m not a bass player but love to noodle and record bass. 
 

I’ll post pics of mine. Just waiting delivery of the final parts. 
 

R

I’m working on a ‘61 stack knob jazz bass replica. Please us your stack knob pics especially if you own one go into detail about it please 

Here's a new lockdown svid track, "Sink".

Pounding Precision (a parts build by me,  played by John) and resonating Rickenbackers (played by me) abound...

Social distancing and minumum use of loo paper rules were carefully observed.

Hope you're being creative too...

On 20/03/2020 at 19:50, Grahambythesea said:

That would look good in the Beach Boys.

yeah it would  alongside a Jazzmaster same colour scheme and matching surf shirts 

On 15/03/2020 at 14:15, Reggaebass said:

Very nice , perfect colour combo with the dark fretboard, out of interest, what does the nut measure  on them 

Better find my tape measure at some point. It’s wider than my jazz but not as wide And flat as some Precisions are. 

On 15/03/2020 at 14:07, Defo said:

I think that's beautiful, what's the neck like?

 

Lovely - pretty sort of medium all round nothing out of the ordinary easy peasey playing. Very low action

This is a touch unusual being white blonde ash with rosewood. You can just see the grain in some lights. These pics make it a little lighter than it is in the flesh. Very few of these made as far as I can tell.

I just play bass for fun and on recordings.  This has some old flats on it and it does that deep warm Motown thump and bump wonderfully. Lovely smooth very dark chocolate rosewood with hints of chestnut. Ebony wood pull bar. Very nice pickups and has a sort of vintage vibe look without being vintage or a reissue. 

Anyone else have one?

1 hour ago, JMarkD said:

I really like this one.  AVRI 63, now discontinued.  Great pick up.  

 

 

Stunning. 

What about splitting the signal and having two amps.  One set cleaner and a little scooped the other with a more muddy thump with a little grit. 

Not surprising but not very open. Lots of guitarists expect a Precision type sound to play off

2 hours ago, KingPrawn said:

Reminds me of Number one cup

I'll check 'em out. New one on me.

1 hour ago, KingPrawn said:

Nice West Coast vibe. Cool 

Many thanks yes that’s been mentioned to us. California meets Sarf Landan

44 minutes ago, ead said:

Enjoyed that.

cheers

1 hour ago, mep said:

I enjoyed that. Catchy song and nice bassline. Simple but effective video with the lighting and masks! I'd be proud of that. 

thanks for the feedback appreciated

1 hour ago, dmccombe7 said:

Nice bass you've built and amazed at how little it cost you.

Not being a huge fan of punk movement but my recollection of Bruce Foxton was with a Ric bass but i have seen occasional pics with the P bass. No matter what that bass sounds very nice and put me in the mood for a P bass or maybe a nice Ric but that's another topic 

Dave

Re the cost. That's simple. All the parts are used. I mainly build with used parts. Keeps the cost low and - if required - resale isn't too painful;  The P bass has so few components and is so easy to put together. It's a doddle. And a classic of course.

Good call re Bruce the Ric. 

Yes. He used an Ibanez Rickenbacker ("lawsuite") copy initially before they got their 6k advance from Polydor.... then Rickenbackers, but changed around 1978/79 for All Mod Cons.  They used the same studios as Thin Lizzy and Phil Lynott told Bruce that he would cut through and have more weight with a Precision (that's what I heard). He was right!

That said, I'd love a JetGlo 4001. But that's just silly. I'm a guitarist and just play bass for recording and fun.

Anyway I saw the Jam on the All Mod Cos tour a couple of times and I most closely associate Bruce withe the Black and maple P bass.

12 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said:

Nice really enjoyed that. Like the singers voice, its kinda lazy but very catchy. Band sound nice and tight altho i'm guessing its a mime for the VID here. 

VID clip made me laugh a bit too.

Overall i'd be very happy with that song guys.

As for the bass it sounds good and we need more details if its just been built ?

Thanks for sharing

Dave

Cheers Dave- glad you were entertained.

here's the Bruce build thread

and the newly built "Bruce Foxton" bass gets a video debut..

and on that point, is the "long reach" one "the one to get". Not sure why i mean the access to the headstock is easy is it not?

7 minutes ago, Trueno said:

That's the one. It is 3/16, but it has a ball end. The straight 3/16 key wouldn't work, but the ball end did. Shame on Fender for not supplying them with the bass.

My issue was dealing with the "tech" guy at Andertons who didn't have a clue about this, but gleefully informed me that my warranty was void because I let slip I'd fitted a Gotoh bridge... but that's another story.

 

I've had one help correspondence with Andertons and never again. Total dimwit.

3 minutes ago, Trueno said:

I had this very issue (not long ago) with my MIM Mustang. A 3/16 allen will not fit. You need a Fender adjustment tool... not supplied with the bass, from Amazon, about £14 or you can also get a cheaper rip-off (can't vouch for those).

You can check my thread... wasn't long ago.

Maybe the allen will fit your bass... if doesn't, get the tool and save yourself further pain.

Hmm thank you maybe that's it .. because I have loads of allen keys. Is that the tool? I'll check your thread. The Fendertool says 3/16

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-American-Professional-P-Jazz-Bass-TRUSS-ROD-ADUSTMENT-Precision-SHORT/282477505503

7 minutes ago, nilebodgers said:

Imperial 3/16.

Many thanks indeed that explains it

R

Hi all

I need a truss rod allen key for MIM Precision bass neck headstock end adjustment. 

Just needs a tweak so not desperate. I've got a whole bunch of allen keys and none seem to fit. Is it imperial measurements?

Any kind forum member please post me a link to the right one to by - or measurement - or if you have more than a couple hanging around sell me one directly? I'm in London.

thanks

R