EssentialTension

[quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1420297346' post='2647737'] Just had a look, looks like a squier jaguar bass which has been modded to be 6 strings. [/quote] You can see where the headstock has been filled.

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1420294858' post='2647665'] Aren't they tuned B-B in the guitar register? If so, you'll need an octave pedal, if so, you're replacing a bass with a slightly lower guitar + a pedal to do the job of a bass? Lol Si [/quote] Standard tuning is E A D G B E in bass guitar register.

There is already a thread on this topic but I cannot find it while on iphone.

Given the introduction made here, the tone of some posts in the other thread was somewhat unfottunate to say the least.

Not all semis are constructed the same; some sre more hollow than others but they are all quiet. But if you are looking for volume theres a reason the double bass is the size it is.

Also guy in Soft Machine in early 70s. It can be done.

Jack Bruce used a Bass VI in early days of Cream.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1420051909' post='2645264'] Thanks for posting, I'll watch this later when everyone's gone to bed. [/quote] I've started but I'll be finishing it later too.

http://youtu.be/-SjGAPWgHUc

IN: Zero OUT: Michael Kelly Acoustic.

[quote name='SubsonicSimpleton' timestamp='1419784391' post='2642679'] ... Personally if I wanted an inexpensive J or P backup I would go play a bunch of Squiers and pick a good one rather than blind order from china. [/quote] Exactly. There are perfectly good legitimate instruments available at similar prices to these.

The sunburst does not appear on the rear of the bass, where it is straight black. This is often because it is a piece of plywood ... and I do mean plywood not laminations of walnut and maple.

[quote name='spacey' timestamp='1419772562' post='2642569'] Repaired a jaguar that the strap button would not stay in no matter what screw was used, even a 3 inch chipboard screw would not stay in. The wood looked to have been tampered to give it a hard finish, but underneath it was like balsa wood and it had to be honed out and filled with epoxy wood resin and then drilled to get the strap button to stay. Most unusual circumstance. I guess in China anything goes as long as it looks good. My personal opinion added to this is putting Fender on Chinese made instruments has lowered the brand to budget instrument from what once was Kudos instrument status. [/quote] I've seen exactly that problem on a USA Fender. It needed a coach screw and Araldite.

So-called TV logo dates from 1969 and later. So bass is after that date. Tugbar moved to finger-rest above the E string from 1974. So bass is before that date. Being Fender these dates need to be taken with a pinch of salt.

It looks like someone is shouting.

Is it this one? http://youtu.be/kvU2GSy85hA

I have had two Chinese made Squiers and both were very good.

Always right-angled, less chance of accidental damage.

Flatwound bass strings in guitar shops is extremely rare.

[quote name='Gaslion' timestamp='1412983846' post='2573972'] ... The best sounding is the one i take to my workshop ... [/quote] ... and what is your test for best sounding?

Using a pick is no fail at all - check out Bobby Vega.

Nonsense.

... and welcome.

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1419350514' post='2639032'] ... as long as you stay within the rules [/quote] That's a quote from Joe Stalin isn't it?