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Fender have a set up guide for basses on their website. It's irrelevent that it's a squier, it'll be the same procedure.

Don't mess around with the neck too much though if you don't know what you're doing.

A good idea is to lower it to where it feels most comfortable, and if it's buzzing like mad then the neck may need adjusting. I'd take it to a specialist for this though.

[quote name='theplumber' post='833224' date='May 10 2010, 04:38 PM']I picked up a white,with red scratchplate sub from e bay last week...some of you may have seen it...the previous owner had slightly relected it.....very nice bass,heavy...but nice punchy sound....a snip at £260!...very pleased!!![/quote]

Yep, I saw it!

Was the relic'ing any good or has he made a pig's ear out of it?

I liked it in white. Looked good.

[quote name='faceman' post='833080' date='May 10 2010, 02:18 PM']I have one for sale in the Gallery in Camden which may or may not be coming back to me if you are interested in it? I'd be looking for around ~£300 for it.[/quote]

That is a good price, but the problem I have is I'm trying to shift this, which you've probably seen for sale.

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It's a damn good guitar, I just don't get on with it. I put it up at stupidly low price hoping for a quick turnaround.

In a weird twist of fate, I'm going to London this weekend and was going to take this to see if I could trade it for something. First point of call was going to be The Gallery.

I was also contemplating a CV Precision, and I see you've got one of those for sale too.

If you can offer me a decent trade on the SUB (I'll happily chuck in some cash) then I'd go for it.

Interesting, cheers.

So the SUB's have a slab-body, as opposed to the Stingray and Ray34's contoured body?

I guess I'll just have to try one. Right now I just want something that doesn't weigh a ton and balances well round my neck. Fed up of getting back ache.

I had a mudbucker in an EB-O before and I hated it

Mud is the right word.

I'm quite interested to hear the old-school pickup in the '50's CV though

Is it me or is that neck quite thin?

They're a bit thicker on the '50's CV aren't they? Compared to an MIM standard I mean

Would you generally rate Sterling by MM as a better quality instrument?

Seems like that range has taken over where the SUB left off, so would be good to know, especially if they're knocking about in a similar price range

[quote name='Spoombung' post='832537' date='May 9 2010, 08:33 PM']Or 3:
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Looks like an Ooompa Loompa lost their bass!

Legend!

Cheers for the heads up!

Great info guys, cheers!

I'm already thinking that if I happen to be lucky enough to get my hands on the one I've seen, I'll be getting the soldering iron out and wiring it as parallel. Probably chuck a Wizard pickup in there as well. That weird chequer-plate pickguard will be getting replaced too.

Good to know they're a quality instrument.

[quote name='Musicman20' post='832114' date='May 9 2010, 12:48 PM']Cool, Road Worn Jazz in Fiesta Red I dont normally like red on instruments, unless its that Fiesta Red with the right guard, and then I REALLY like it. How odd![/quote]

No, Road Worn [u]Precision[/u] in Fiesta Red.

Honestly, I was blown away by it. And I was determined not to want it, as I always thought the Road Worn range was overpriced.

I don't usually like red on instruments either, but for some reason I kinda like Fiesta red. I didn't actually like it at first, it grew on me big time.

The fiesta red CV precision looks badass with the rosewood board. I kinda like Sonic blue but it doesn't all come together as well as the Fiesta red.

This thread isn't helping- I'm now GASSING for a Fiesta red CV Precision. I guess it would be cool to have a little brother for the Road Worn!

I've seen a Musicman SUB I might be interested in, but I've no idea what they are. Can someone explain to me where they fit in to the whole Musicman family?

I [i]think[/i] I get the rest of the range;

You have proper Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray's and Sterlings and a few other models which are the flagship USA built, £1000+ instruments,

Then you have 'Sterling by Musicman' which are the Indoniesian built instruments which come in a bit cheaper.

Then you get the OLP range which are licensed by Ernie Ball, built to their specs but not actually built by them, and they are more of a budget instrument


I don't understand where the SUB fits in though. I read, from a description on Ebay, that they are basically a passive version of the Stingray, but this can't be right as you can get active SUB's.

They seem to be priced secondhand as a mid-range instrument (£400-ish) but I don't know what the new price was, where they are made, or what sort of role they are supposed to fulfil in the spectrum of Stingrays.

The one I've seen is an active SUB, so any words of advice are welcome. I'm interested in how well they balance and how comfortable they are, how well they play in general, and if I'd need any pickup upgrades. If it helps, my other option here should I not decide to go for it, would be a Classic Vibe precision.

I would JUMP on the fiesta red, but I've got a fiesta red Road Worn coming for my birthday

Having said that, it's still the colour I like best. TBH I kinda love them all, there is something wicked about the CV '50's. I guess I'll try em all out.

Ah but which model to go for?

I've got huge GAAAAS for one at the moment, and being a precision lover, I'm undecided between the CV 60's in Sonic blue and the CV 50's.

It'd be the peavey all day long for me.

However-

I've played a few Squier Affinity's, and they've not been good, but at least the potential is there for it to be 'modded' if you happen to fall in love with playing bass. A decent pickup combo, wiring kit and a Mighty Mite neck would give you a good gigging bass.

What the poster said above about trying out a few is very good advice. Different basses behave very differently, and it's important you feel comfortable with it strapped round your neck.

Oh you're in Cornwall...... Whereabouts?

I [i]could[/i] be interested...... wonder if there is anything I could tempt you to trade with....

Arrrgh I love Jag's!!

I'd be willing to part with mine plus some cash

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It's a beautiful bass to play, very good sound, and an absolute steal at the price I'm asking.

[quote name='Ian Savage' post='827947' date='May 4 2010, 09:57 PM']Bass Collection SB441 plus fifty quid your way any good to you?

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Thanks for the interest dude but not really my thing. Bet it sounds good though.


[quote name='ezbass' post='828681' date='May 5 2010, 05:06 PM']I've played one of these and they're really nice, so unusual to have a P/J with a P width neck (why are they nearly always J width?) great price there too, have a free bump.[/quote]

Cheers!

I know, they are a real quality instrument. I love the way it plays.

[quote name='Musicman20' post='827994' date='May 4 2010, 10:53 PM']Yep, I think this helps with the nice tone of the RW series, and I should hope so at the price!

Pics up when you get it, I do like how theyve done these basses.[/quote]

Pics up as soon as, but may still be a while yet as it's supposed to be a birthday present for July......

I wonder what the rest of the wiring is like? I've no idea if there is a difference between quality of electronics between USA and Mexican Precisions, but it would be nice if all the electrics were upgraded. Otherwise I may do it myself.

[quote name='BurritoBass' date='May 4 2010, 10:30 PM']Doesn't surprise me at all. My 2006 anniversary P-bass (USA) had the 62ri pup in it which I thought was a nice touch.[/quote]
I wonder if my 60th anniversary MIM standard has a different pickup in it? It's always seemed quite punchy.

Having put a deposit down on a Road Worn Precision just the other week, and read many good reviews since, I picked up on the fact that people were not sure what pickup was used in the Road Worn series basses, knowing only that it didn't seem like a MIM Pickup.

Well, I emailed Fender to find out. Here's their reply:



[b]RE: Road Worn 50's Precision Bass
From: Jeff Krause <[email protected]>Add to Contacts
To: Will <chesto@com> [/b]
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Hello,

Thanks for writing in. That pickup is the same thing as an American Standard pickup. We use it in our 50’s Precision Bass out of Mexico as well. I hope this will help you out.



Best Regards,



Jeff Krause



Fender Musical Instruments Corporation

Consumer Relations Department

8860 E. Chaparral Rd. Suite 100

Scottsdale, AZ 85250

480-596-7195

[email protected]






So there you go. Apparently they use American Standard pickups in the Road Worn Precision.

Bump

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UPDATE: Arrived this morning and is easily the most comfortable strap I've worn. And I've worn a few.
Makes my 76 Precision seem much lighter. Can't recommend it highly enough:

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Mine arrived this morning too.....


Very impressed. I went for the Deluxe Black just like Musicman20 wants.....

Just enough padding and very comfortable. I don't like it when straps are too over padded, it makes the bass feel less secure on your shoulder somehow. This has a nice amount and the strap itself is ultra thick! I think it could have been Geoff Capes weightlifting belt in a former life.

Damn quick delivery time to come from Greece, and it makes me feel like I;m doing a bit to help their economy too.

Got a free leather keyring too, in the shape of a guitar, with a pick holder built in. Very cool!

If anyone fancies a good weekend it's the annual Cubert Pie and Ale festival, near Newquay, this Fri/Sat/Sun. We played last year, final band to play on the Sunday night and have the same slot this year. It's a great beer festival in a big marquee next to the pub in Cubert, with music all day long and PIES! Also a campsite dead opposite, where we'll be crashing out. My band is called Gallowglass (don't ask...), Kinda Folk/Rock stompy music, perfect for beer festivals.

See you there!

Depends on the drummer with me.

In our Folk/rock outfit the drummer is very experienced, doesn't do anything too flashy but keeps it pumping with the bass drum, so I follow that.

The other band I'm in, the drummer is younger and a lot busier, utilising more of the kit to keep the rhythm going, so there I follow the Hi Hat.