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I guess this thread is primarily aimed at others who have at some point felt as I feel right now. Without going into details, my life at the moment is quite challenging, much more so than normal, and I'm not at all in a great head place. This in turn has made me lose any desire to pick up a bass and play / learn anything. I'm also considering leaving the band, as great a bunch of guys as they are. I really think removing it all from my life might give me the breathing space that I maybe need. I'd be interested to hear from anyone with experience of a similar situation. Thanks, George
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A better angle here on a '23 maybe..
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I've really no idea regarding specs for the earlier 4003's. This one is a 2023 model
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Cheerio Chrome flats. I've returned to rounds, specifically DR Highbeams. It's growling like hell now
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received_642658321186921.mp4 It did get busier later on! Mainland Britain's most northerly gig on 23/12/23
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Custom Pickguard Required - UK Based
Bassman1974 replied to Bassman1974's topic in Repairs and Technical
That's a super sexy bass. Love it -
Custom Pickguard Required - UK Based
Bassman1974 replied to Bassman1974's topic in Repairs and Technical
Spot on recommendation. My order is now in progress with Steve. Much appreciated ! -
Yes, I have. The optimist in me hopes no one will be silly enough to fall for it, but you never know
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My two Fenders are, I guess Bitsa's: Jazz: Fender 2008 Jazz body with genuine Fender 2015 Jazz neck. Tonerider pickups and pots Precision: Northwest ash body with genuine Fender 2005 Precision neck. EMG pickups and various pieces of hardware At what point does a Fender, for example, stop being a Fender? At the end of the day, I guess it doesn't really matter to anyone, unless I was to try to sell them and be unclear about their history. As I've no intention of moving them on, it's all rather moot..
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Kinda like this "2006 USA Fender Jazz" for sale on Facebook right now for about £500. With incorrect decal, non registered serial number, truss rod hole and block inlays. The body is not right either.
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Yeah, I'm pleased with this tort guard that I just added. Probably the 4 or 5th colour this bass has had.
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Custom Pickguard Required - UK Based
Bassman1974 replied to Bassman1974's topic in Repairs and Technical
You're right. I'll see if I can delete this now. Thanks -
I'm looking to get a replica pickguard made for an old cheap Jazz I bought a few years back. Originally the pickguard was white, but I vinyl coated it with matt gold wrap. I'm really happy with the colour, but hate how the vinyl feels when I touch it. Question: does anyone know where I could sent this pickguard to have a replica built in gold? It's a very unique bass that I can find very little details about, so locating any parts is pretty much impossible. Cheers, George
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They did yes. The Hof sounded huge and thuddy. Totally the right choice I'd say
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Thanks all, I ended up going with the Hofner. It just felt right when I tried it out this afternoon.
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Oh yeah, Not my kinda music, but it just screams mid 70's American country
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It actually has the purest sound out of them all after fitting Toneriders and 250k pots and oil cap.
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Probably the FG Ric with this shirt..
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A nice problem to have I guess.. We have a 1/2 hour slot tonight at a local charity gig, and I'm really struggling to choose a bass to play. *I'll be plugging direct into the PA. *We've keys, drums and the guitarist uses a Strat *There's a mix of 70's rock and slower stuff *Choices are: MIA Precision / MIA Jazz / Ric 4003 / Vintage Hofner 500/1. I like them all in equal measure. I do wonder if a Fender might be better as I'll be coming through the PA? Cheers. It's maybe a silly question, but I'd like to get the sound just right.
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23' FG 4003. It's always a challenging choice choosing this or the P bass for gigs
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I've sent you a PM. I might have a few lying around
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Brass knobs indeed. Can't remember where I got them from
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Thanks man. It's actually wearing a vintage white guard atm..
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Exactly this. I've a P and a few J's, but added a Ric this summer ( after selling one a few months prior believing I didn't need one). Like you, and value aside, I'd keep the P over anything.