Paul S

[quote name='timmo' timestamp='1417172114' post='2617707'] Are the necks much wider on a five string? [/quote] Very approximately 1/4 as wide again... Some are actually 'reasonably' narrow, but that can make the string spacing a bit tight and not everyone likes that. As has been said - the only way you will find out is to get one and live with it for a while. I tried a cheap one, didn't get on with it. Coupe of years later to cure a particularly strong episode of GAS for a 5er I bought an SGC Nanyo Bass Collection one (SB-315?), which was a great quality instrument at a great price, and still didn't get on with it.

Also an ad in any rehearsal studios locally wouldn't hurt - even a chat with the guys who run them as they often have an idea of who is doing what.

[quote name='ras52' timestamp='1416925565' post='2615090'] "was brown & worn" Yeuchh... but as others have noted, it looks like a MusicMan to me. [/quote] At least it wasn't brown and warm.

[quote name='MoJo' timestamp='1416660302' post='2612386'] I was born in 62 and have already written to the National Lottery asking them to fund a YOB bass [/quote] Cheat, like I did. I was born in '57 and have a '57 re-issue.... its the nearest I'll get. Edit - same stable as Shergold but perhaps Hayman and Ned Callan? They pop up occasionally around £500.

I saw him do an acoustic set - sometimes with piano player, sometimes not and just on his own - a few weeks ago locally at what would be, for him, a small venue - the Cliffs Pavilion in Southend. Seemed rude not to go when such a big name was playing there, even though I wouldn't call myself a fan by any means. I left the gig feeling I'd seen someone with exceptional talent. He was confident, relaxed, had great vocals, excellent stage presence and managed to put in enough light and shade with just a guitar and piano to make the night fly past. Strangely it was some of my least favourite Bryan Adams tunes that I enjoyed most on the night. I still have no inclination to see him with his band but he has gone up hugely in my estimation. I think if you like the band and the tunes you'll be in for a superb night.

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I have a Mighty Mite Jazz neck on my MIJ Precision and it is brilliant. I think they represent excellent value for money and are a direct fit in the neck pocket. Dimensions are about the same as the Squier necks. But none of those particular Fender necks are quite as slim as the Ibanez SR neck, which is exceptionally shallow - my old SR800 had the smallest neck I have ever owner. Of the Fenders I have had/tried only the Geddy Lee, Jaguar or Precision Lyte necks come up as shallow as an SR neck.

Back from a holiday - but, yes, it was the A that was dead. I've since had a couple more sets and they were all fine.

[quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1414864568' post='2594138'] Sell them all and buy a Mex P. Financial hardship's no laughing matter. What's more important to you? Being able to put food on the table or "having the right tone, man"? Truckstop [/quote] No food on the table = lose weight, plus you keep basses. Win/win situation? I reckon if you want a Precision because of the classic tone, keep the one that gives you a classic tone and sell the other one.

80s MIJ Jazz Bass Special and Power Jazz Bass Special both were P bodies, PJ pups with J necks. Lovely things.

Bought some strings from Ian in the simplest of transactions, good comms, speedily dispatched, I wouldn't hesitate to deal with him again.

Depends on the stand - if it is one of these it won't fold down easily. If it is more like one of these a mic stand bag would work. I recently bought a padded rifle bag - much the same thing but cheaper.

Taking out the entire old set would still involve snipping wires as they pass through a small hole from the pickup cavity into the control cavity - so you can't avoid it. But you could use a small connecting block with screw terminals to re-join the wires if you don't fancy soldering.

Over the past couple of years I have put Badass, Gotoh, Hipshot A style and generic cheap Gotoh-a-like high mass bridges on my main 'test bed' Precision. In terms of tone and sustain I can't honestly say it ever made a scrap of difference over the BBOT. In terms of string changing/looks/adjustability/having a great bit of kit they were an improvement. In terms of comfort they were an improvement as I always seemed to rest my palm on something sharp on the BBOT. But I seem to have gone full circle and stuck the BBOT back on again.

It actually couldn't be easier and doesn't involve any soldering at all. When John's kit arrives, unscrew the control plate and you will see what bits correspond to the existing set up. Snip the wires coming from the pickups to the pots (I'd leave a couple of mm on so you know which goes where if you want to put them back), gently prise the knobs off the shafts (oh er etc), undo the nuts (oh er etc) and take out the old assembly. Put the new ones in, tighten up the nuts, stick yer knobs back on and then use the connector block screw terminals to attach the pup wires. Then screw the control plate back. Job done. 15 mins. Edit - If you were nervous about it I think John sells complete control plates, already wired and ready to go.

Sold a Line6 Bass Pod to Nick in the simplest of deals. A gent to deal with.

I don't know how much a truss rod costs to repair but I would certainly second recommendations for a Mighty Mite neck. I have one on a MIJ Precision body (in my case a Jazz neck) and it is great - they cost around £100 on eBay.

Bought some strings from Dan in the easiest of transactions. Arrived faster than the speed of light, wouldn't hesitate to do business with him again. Cheers

Keep your eyes peeled! They pop up here occasionally. Actually the one I have now has popped up here a few times, you can work your way through the owners. I think I am the 4th BCer. Anyway, E Series, 84-86 I think, I've only seen pictures of white ones, not sure if they came in other colours.