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I used to really want the gold Peerless branded one with the different headstock - Think it had 'Bassmaster' on the truss rod cover (I've only seen one in UK). I have Casady's 'Dream Factor' album stored somewhere. My first bass lessons were on one of these, so I always gravitate towards this type of instrument.... https://www.andybaxterbass.com/cdn/shop/products/IMG_4974.jpg?v=1548167506

I wanted it when Bubinga5 had it, but it always appears at the wrong time for me. I love the top - Enjoy!

Why do you take comments about guitar timber personally?

Yamaha uses top quality rosewood for entry Pacificas, but Fender/Squier and Gibson/Epiphone are putting out some absolute turd for fingerboards now; it's going to be even more obvious on a fretless.

Laurel looks awful in person though.

Wow - I have a Peerless Smoked Bass Custom, but the finger is highlighted in Abalone, so I can't make it fretless. If it's still made by that Co. with rosewood, this will be amazing.

I've only just gotten over the 'crocodile burp' of a 5 string B. I'd recommend the Cort A6, which can't be much more. I played one for years, just because it was great bass, but I'd rarely play chordal stuff (unless at home). There was a cracking player in Cardiff on here that used a Cort Curbow 6 in the restaurants around the bay. Can't remember his name 🤔

Bought Si's Lindy Fralin P-bass pickup which arrived promptly and in better condition than expected! Great comms throughout and a very easy transaction - Much appreciated.

Could not be less impressed with the comms and loom I received from John. The only negative feedback I've ever given on Basschat since 2009.

Seems like covers vary a lot in size, but bobbins don't, so problem solved.

The width of the covers is 26mm (25mm inside) and probably needs to be 28mm for a replacement pickup. I'll either need to find some wider pickup covers with big lugs, a Dean USA pickup, or something to fill the gap between some smaller lugs 😑

Sounds like something from Theme/Two Point Hospital. I was planning on switching out the pickup in my Dean Paramount p-bass for something more traditional, but the pickup cover dimensions are unusual and it doesn't look like I can fit the new pickup underneath. The covers are 55.5mm x 26mm x 14mm, with the centre of the outer pole pieces at 28.5mm apart; further to this, the lugs are 72mm across, with screws at 65.5mm apart. Although, the pickguard rout is almost the standard shape, apart from additional room being made for the cover's lugs. The rout is 57mm x 28.5mm x 19mm, and then 72mm for the lugs. I've contacted Dean Guitars, because I know that they were winding USA pickups for those wanting to upgrade this model on TalkBass, but what could I do to fill the gap created by the lugs? Would foam still maintain the shielding? If I can't find a solution, I'll just stick with the hot stock G&B pickup. All input appreciated.

I think it's called the Kiesel JB5 now, with 70s pickup spacing. The original Carvin was 60s pickup spacing (I believe)... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MDJfA-uSe4&t=63s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puB1ShoQd20

I actually own one now too 😝

Shocked and saddened to read this. One of the regulars probably since I joined in 2008 or whatever. Only communicated through PM but a gentleman every time - Will certainly be remembered alongside the core members that have passed. Thank you and RIP.

My US Musicman Sterling had dead spots, so look out for those.

He ^ eats quorn because he swoons and the sight of blood. Frank Spencer plays a short scale 5er... "Mmm Betty! Betty!! Look at me. I'm doing it, I'm really doing it."

And then you drop it and run away like Raheem Sterling

...After he got the long scale thumb. During the short scale era, he got his ass kicked and called Jack 'The Spruce' on account of all the spring cleaning he did - It's in his autobiography.