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So... ... Had ten minutes to play the new P. I like it a lot. That's just the sound really, isn't it? I'd be lying if I said I wouldn't prefer 32" but I'm pretty convinced that I'll cope just fine with this as is. Also, let's give Fender their due. This might be the first new instrument I've bought that I can't find a single flaw on!

Cheers. I'll check out the LB-100 if this doesn't work out, but to be honest I think if a Fender P doesn't work for me then I will be going for something specifically short or medium scale... Fingers crossed.

Tidepool. It was either that or Buttercream. I suspect I'll end up changing the scratchplate if I keep it.

Yeah I thought long and hard about a Maruszczyk but a bit rich for my blood. Having wanted a P bass for years, and having obsessed over this "problem" for too long, I decided that the "what you really want is a proper P" voice needed to be listened to. So on that basis, along with life being short and lockdown sucking, I have ordered a Player Series P. If it turns up and I can't get on with the neck then...well that's what DSRs are for. Re: the G&L, I thought about making it passive but having read about M2000 mods online I got the distinct impression that for various reasons the M2000 pickups don't really like being pacified... Once the P arrives I'll reassess it - I might put flats on it, or maybe try changing the preamp. Or both.

Oooft. Now you're talking. I thought the Jags were either 30 or 34... 🤤

Hi guys, having a proper first world crisis today. My main bass is a G&L M2000 tribute. I like it, but I've never loved the active electronics. I recently bought a 32" Aria Csb-380. I love the sound and feel of the Aria, but the balance is all off for me. I spent ages messing about with straps and it doesn't sit right on me... So now I'm convinced I want some old school passive tones, probably just a Precision (most of my idols are P players), but finding one in 32" is nearly impossible. So either I just suck up the 34" and buy a Player Series P - which look great, or I buy an Ibanez Mezzo (which doesn't do old school passive tones and the aesthetic doesn't "grab me" all that much). I've been playing 34" basses for years so it shouldn't be that big a deal really, but the Aria really is super comfy... Or go down a different route and get a mustang. I could probably spring to a Vintera if I consolidate some other stuff and have it as my only bass. Any sage words of advice?

hi guys Just picked up an old Aria CSB-380. It needs a bit of setting up, but I was wondering what (rounds) strings you were all using on your 32" basses?

I had a Vintage Jazz bass which I bought from @mcnachand it was bloody great. So good, in fact, that he really missed it and I sold it back to him. Which was stupid of me because I now find myself lusting over nice jazz basses... So on that basis I'd probably vote for the Vintage but I suspect the Squier models may be more consistent. That said, a G&L tribute as mentioned above could be an excellent shout. I'm tempted myself!

These look great to me. Not sure I'll buy one, mind.

No opinion on the instruments because I've never seen one but in the internet age that's a terrible piece of branding. Good luck googling that name!

... I know how you all like resolution. In the end after much indecision and going round in circles I decided I really wanted something with a slim neck, relatively light, could do precision sounds but wasn't a one trick pony, and ideally short or at least medium scale. I ummed and ahhed about just buying a CV Mustang but reports of patchy QC put me off and I think as a "one bass to do everything" guy it would be slightly limited. At some point I may pick up a second hand one. Then I strongly considered something like a P special, but they're all 34" scale. The Sire options look cool but something about them doesn't float my boat. Instead I kept coming back round to the Ibanez mezzo bass, specifically the five string one. The aesthetic grew on me, it ticks all my boxes, and I've not heard a bad word about them. So, job done. Just need to wait for stock to hit these shores now...

Sounds good but I just don't think I can cope with the aesthetic.

Any models in particular? I want a jazz neck...

Hey all, Whats the collected wisdom on the best value sub £500 jazz models out there? Is Squier Classic Vibe where its at or are there better things out there? I also quite like the look of the Squier Contemporary Series - not convinced by the odd pickups on the active ones though.

I can't decide if that's amazing or hideous 😄 Will definitely check it out, thanks.

Thanks guys. The Talman is cool as, thanks for that. Does a Stingray do a decent P bass impression? I'm sceptical to be honest. Mini-P-bass is a cool idea but I'm not convinced about the execution. Any thoughts on the various Mustang flavours out there? On paper the CV looks great but hard to find real world reviews.

Hi all, Happy New Year to you all. Help me make a shortlist... Short scale (32“ or less) Sounds like a P bass (other tones a bonus) Vintage styling a preference Absolutely not sunburst Less than £600 Go.

https://www.andertons.co.uk/guitar-dept/electric-guitar-amps/amp-simulators/fender-tone-master-twin-reverb-2x12-guitar-amp-combo The amp the OP asked for (admittedly, years ago) now pretty much exists. It looks like a twin, it (supposedly) sounds like a twin, but it weighs like a modelling amp (because it is). There's a Deluxe Reverb one too.

For what you need it for, Red, wouldn't a five or six string bass with skinny strings work?

It's got different features to the minilogue. I think they're fairly similar but you're right that it's not a matter of "if you could afford the minilogue buy that instead".

Any Monologue owners/users here? I have recently got the synth bug and I've started off with a few Volcas---these are fun, but given that I now need a keyboard I've started looking at getting myself a more fully featured analogue synth. The idea is mainly just to do some sequencing and recording for my own amusement. Any opinions on the Monologue? Obviously in this price range the Microbrute and the Bass Station 2 get mentioned but those don't appeal as much. That said, I'm open to hearing opinions...

Catalinbread SFT for me. Love it for that overdriven valve tone.

For what it's worth the SFT is a bloody great pedal. In my experience it doesn't need the blend either.