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I have the same bass now. Being fret less, it took about 2 days to get used to. Now, I perceive no difference at all and a lovely feel and tone.

Why didn’t I think of that…compression is for losers!

Lemme open up this other can of worms…how about folks who have a whole room full of basses, amps, pedals, etc versus us purists that get it done plugging straight into their only amp having never owned more than 2 basses at the same time… going to go get some popcorn now…:)

I have seen enough of this to know… - never judge another person’s instrument before you hear/play it. - never get too proud of your good bass..most musicians don’t recognise my Pedulla, and that’s fine with me. - play what you want, but always keep an open mind.

Wait….digital or analog?

Kinda takes the place of a guitarist tuning, etc between every song 😀

TBH, I don't think I would buy a cheap or even medium-cost bass with a through neck (I see you, Peavey) because I don't think I would trust the ability to adjust the truss rod over many years.

Sounds like you did the right thing in a professional way. Almost all of the really great players I’ve met or played with have been great, humble people. There are always better and worse players out the…it doesn’t excuse being a jerk.

Don’t care how the neck is attached so long as I’m happy with the access. Both my basses are 24 fret 5’s. One is through constructed, and the other is bolt on. Both have good access, but the first one is a bit easier wat up on the dusty end. It’s possible to play frets 22-24 all the way across….tougher on bass#2. Best sustain I ever had was with a RD Artist, which has a set neck.

You are correct. I have often wondered why I don't like jazz jam sessions....it's exactly this, plus who really wants to stand around playing ii-V-I while a bunch of mediocre folks try to make up stuff based on their favorite (often, only) modal lick. Sax players are the worst, btw. Now, give me Tal W on an extended bass solo....I am in!

It was nice…funny thing is that then (1974), it was just an old p bass.

I had a fret less 68 P bass when I was 17, and played the exclusively for the next 4 years or so. Traded it on a RD Artist…wish I still had the P…

I’d like a pentabuzz and a pre-CBS jazz bass…both way beyond my budget

Nope

Got it..thanks Just had to figure out how to get into my signature...

I really liked mine...used it as a backup. That's me out....

How about this one...had one back in the day....

Yup

I wanted to update my gear listing...can't seem to find a way to do it. Thanks!

Should we do a "stump Andy" thread?

I prefer red.

Funny, I remember the first time I gigged with a solid state amp. We were all paranoid that it would just go poof and die. Valve amps always seem to give you fair warning before they die.

Or...use coated strings. I have had a set of Nanowebs on for at least 2 years, and have played them pretty much every day. They still sound great. This reminds me (thread hijacking alert)...why do techs insists on installing new strings with a fret leveling? I have refitted used strings bunches of times with no problem.

Although you Brits saved rock and roll (thanks, Stones)....you then tried to ruin it later....