Paul S

[quote name='eddiehoffmann' timestamp='1508691461' post='3393831'] I've tried lots of Precision replacement pickups and these are my favourite. If you want a true vintage Precision sound... Here it is. [url="https://www.bax-shop.co.uk/bass-pickups/fender-precision-bass-original-vintage-design-pickups?gclid=Cj0KCQjwg7HPBRDUARIsAMeR_0jbAfzQiYNpNcLbvOUVFG_3gZqLPpWnFVC1rSWfsYVgAoqISMUXY8waAmFtEALw_wcB"]https://www.bax-shop...8waAmFtEALw_wcB[/url] [/quote] With the demise of Wizard Trad, these Fender Originals were my favourites also for vintage type tone, with the caveat that I haven't tried the '62 Custom Shop one. But certainly the Fender Original is close to the tone of the JVs I have. Maybe a little smoother.

The heaviest bass I have owned was a Washburn Scavenger which was just a whisker over 5kg. I have a massive soft spot for them - something about the symmetry of the body gelled, I liked the fact that it was a Precision sound without looking like a Precision, plus my one was in absolute museum condition. Still miss it, really, and on the rare occasions I have seen them on eBay I almost always stick them on my watch list while considering whether to go for it again. However common sense always prevails as there is no way could I wear one for more than 30 mins without paying for it next day. Plus I don't want any more 4 string basses.

How on earth did the bass get left unattended there?

Had similar issues with Jazz basses but, amongst many others, two stand out - both in their own way exceptionally rare and desirable. I had GAS for a Westone Pantera X790 ever since seeing the page on the interweb about them. I found one for sale in Holland for a premium price and picked it up in person. Had it put back to pretty much museum condition but never ever enjoyed playing it. Didn't like the tone, didn't like the way it hung. Had to admit to myself that it just didn't do it for me. Took a massive hit financially when I finally moved it on. Copy and paste my latest quest - the Yamaha BB5000 I imported from Japan. Love my BB425 but find it too heavy so this one ticked all the boxes for my dream bass. Nope. Fabulous bass, just not for me. Sold it to someone in Germany and now we are having a potentially punishingly expensive discussion about the amount of trussrod movement.

That is so cheap.

Just to toss another name into the ring, I have a Quilter Bassblock 800 which I prefer over any of the class D amps I have tried (which is a heck of a lot). It is very lightweight, very small, very easy to use and has a fantastic intrinsic tone.

One week since the money was transferred. Anything up to 14 to go....

[quote name='rogerstodge' timestamp='1508182254' post='3390359'] i like it.. is it an eub stand or just a standard guitar stand? [/quote] It is a stand for a tattooists leg/arm support pad. The thing I liked about it is the quick release mechanism so it is very easy to assemble/dismantle - the stand folds up and sits in the pocket of the bag that should house the bow.

I mounted mine on a stand very cheaply and don't need the side brackets. [attachment=255673:stagg1.jpg] [attachment=255674:stagg2.jpg]

I wouldn't necessarily trust my ears over anything I think it is probably more about how subjective tone is at the end of it all. And, yes, nothing like a Precision. I have migrated to 5 string basses (but will still keep the JV) and have tried several things but none are quite exactly the same. Fender 5 string Ps are too heavy and the necks too wide. I have ordered a Mah-roos-chick (can't spell the actual word) 5 string Jake so hopefully that will be the end of it.

Not the best but I like it http://youtu.be/FxwWAJEempQ

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1507964807' post='3388994'] I had a really early JV which was all original other than the pickup had been switched for a Seymour SPB-1 or whatever they are called. Managed to pick up an original JV pup complete with the raised A pole pieces - it made the bass "all original" But.... I much preferred the Seymour pups and regretted swapping them, the JV were slightly more vintage sounding but the seymours were far far better sitting in a mix [/quote] I still have it - sounds fantastic. To my knackered old ears the original pup has more bite than the SPB-1, which I have had in other basses, and a richer sweet spot so from my perspective I am glad you swapped it!

[quote name='MrDaveTheBass' timestamp='1507813452' post='3388140'] Damn! Now I've got some very incriminating browsing history that's going to be very difficult to explain when I get a knock on the door from the tortporn police! [/quote] You'll need a tort lawyer, of course...

[quote name='Dr.Dave' timestamp='1507753654' post='3387818'] The worst that can happen is the punters remember the daft sod with the offensive T shirt and the stupid bass - they forget the player with the stock one that other players admire. [/quote] You forgot the add 'and big gob'. Nice to see you back in the forum Doctor.

I am thinking of doing a travel version - might the idea have legs?

The Hamsters were a local SE Essex band - tight RnB, their own stuff is pretty good as well as the Hendrix and ZZ Top covers they do - lost count f how many times I've seen them. Sadly they packed up a couple of years ago. I like this Richie Kotzen cover of Hall and Oates 'Sarah Smile' http://youtu.be/xk5H95iw-5g

Funny how totally subjective music is within a group of musos. For me, the only thing worse than Neil Young's guitar playing is his voice

Rather than the cab being the issue I would say perhaps it is the amp that is letting the side down? Try an old school amp with 'heft', perhaps - Trace Elliot, Peavey, Ashdown ABM etc. I use a Supercompact with a Trace Elliot head and it has balls to spare.

[quote name='Dan Dare' timestamp='1507494850' post='3385910'] And a dodgy moustache. Not only that, the bugger's PLAYING WITH A PICK. Bastard. [/quote] No - I am bunching my fist in case someone made a comment about my music stand. [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1507497510' post='3385935'] Good thing his music stand is out of shot ... [/quote] Oh dear...

A couple not mentioned yet: Zal Cleminson, SAHB's clown. G.E. Smith, some blistering work on a lot of Hall and Oates stuff. Jamie Moses - session player, seen him with acts as diverse as Los Pacaminos and Tom Jones.

[quote name='Grahambythesea' timestamp='1507390923' post='3385184'] Why not buy those rubber cable trunk things people put down when a mains cable is running from a wall plug out to equipment in a room, often seen at conferences? [/quote] [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1506952063' post='3382221'] Something like this do you? [url="https://www.amazon.co.uk/D-Line-Light-Duty-Cable-Cover/dp/B0078NU4C6"]https://www.amazon.c...r/dp/B0078NU4C6[/url] [/quote] That is what I have. Bought some for next to nothing at a boot sale.

[attachment=255156:Jake C (1).png] Seems a bit small? Got it from Public Peace. And I didn't haggle - seems a bargain as it is, frankly

Oh dear...