Cat Burrito

To be blunt, you are in the wrong band! If you are not a full time professional musician this [b]has[/b] to be about FUN! If it isn't, you have to ask why you are doing it. Don't give up - just get your name back out there & another act will come along. Best of luck.

Gotta love a good P-bass. My main workhorse is a 1990 MIJ in the aforementioned sunburst & maple. May I apologise in advance for any drool on your keyboards?

If it's a P not a J, I could be in the market. I'm after a Squire with a rosewood board. I must insist on not being sunburst though, a 34" neck and in at least reasonable working order. My only snag is I'm about 11 days off having the funds.

A very strange one. Whilst there is a certain snobbery about capos on electric guitars in some circles (nobody told Keith Richards) they are totally acceptable on acoustics. I can't see the point personally on a bass but people, we all make our own music so I reckon we can all do what we want.

Does he do strap buttons too? ^_^

That Squire looks the biz! I wish I had the cash this month as I'd take it off your hands in a shot.

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='512468' date='Jun 12 2009, 09:41 PM']I was planning to take mine with me ...[/quote]

True story - I have (had) an old Vox Fretless that is buried in a cemetary in Hertfordshire following the death of a friend's friend in a bike accident. The family appreciated it.

Sold now though. I had a mate who had a 73 tele bass that he couldn't get rid of. It was ex-Oasis and wound up going for a mere £800. He tried selling with 0 feedback and it looked dodgy but was 100% legit. Someone grabbed a bargain

I really need to check with my road crew.... I wish! I think I get through on a series of pathetically helpless looks & the misguided sympathy of band mates!

I have a late 80s Fender MIJ P-bass too & fitted mine with a Seymour Duncan SPB-1. I was amazed with the condition of the old pup - I was going to put it on EBay until I saw how rusty it was! The bass sounds great now & I see the Iron Maiden tribute bass uses this pickup. Different style to me but shows the versality of it

No surprise that this went 35 mins after your post... wish it were me!

One old tip I've used for years is using the rubber rings from Grolsch bottles as cheap but effective strap locks. I think that one is pretty widely known now.

Recently I've come across removing the black plastic pickup covers and thumb rest on vintage Fender reissues & giving the plastic a good scrub with a green kitchen brillo pad. It removes the horrible shiny plastic finish and gives your bass a much better retro finish without devaluing your instrument.

What tips can you share?

I think it looks really good. I like the butterscotch though - they seem to look better in person & just not always so good in certain photographs depending on light. Still that 55 look is bang on the money. Great colours!

I must confess I'm sorely tempted to take the plunge

Get lessons to help you out of the rut. And play with more people. Simple as that

I think the cheapest is [url="http://www.guitarpartsshop.co.uk/acatalog/Seymour-Duncan-bass-guitar-pickups.html"]http://www.guitarpartsshop.co.uk/acatalog/...ar-pickups.html[/url]

Occasionally the Antiquity stuff isn't readily available & has to be shipped in.

Good choice though

The Classic Series of MIM Fenders are simply awesome, guitars as well as basses. I've never come across a bad one, a few decent ones and the rest were simply stunning.

3M Dual Lock is a heavy duty velcro & is readily available on EBay. Give it a try

Parts basses are great if you know what you like & know what you are looking for with regards to each part. If you like MIM basses, getting one & modding it is great too. This also allows you to work out what you don't like about it & modify at your leisure. There is no point in getting a special nut if the original is to your tastes!

Looks amazing - I wish I had the funds! Looking at the old post you've not kept it long though. What's the history with it?

It looks great BUT the seller sounds like he doesn't know his stuff. He is quick to provide a fair amount of detail on the leather strap without commenting on original pots and the usual things people highlight - he does mention the date on the neck but only after it was listed. I would be inclined to avoid if there are any doubts and buy from someone who gives more confidence. I have a 1990 bass that looks that cool & it didn't cost 1968 prices! If you want a 68 bass, this *could* be an expensive mistake - how long has he owned it? What's it's history? Is it all original? I think he's covered the strap well though!

I was half watching that myself. The Silver series stuff is great. Had he spelt it correctly & done a bit of background, I reckon he'd be looking at a lot more.

It's all subject to tastes. I've got 2 Fenders and they are just great. I didn't pay half of what you did. Mine are Japanese and serve my needs perfectly. I am conscious of paying for the name & have my own views on slipping standards but a good Fender P-bass is all I need.

I think the Classic Series is incredible. Yes good value for money but actually just good basses. I'm sure you'll enjoy the bass. I've had my 50s RI for nearly 20yrs.

Ironically I picked up a Roland DB700 for this price just 2 wks ago (& about a day before joining this forum!). I paid £250 too and I'd just like to say that this is an amazing combo for the money. Weren't these about £700 new? A great amp. No affiliation with the seller here but I thought I'd pipe up as someone could get a real bargain here