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    5 string P basses

    in Bass Guitars

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    1 hour ago, M@23 said:

    Also, you’re on the IOW. Message me if you wanna try my Fender P5/Yamaha PJ5!

    Ahh mate you’re a star! I will definitely be in touch (after this weekend…. 😎)

    Really kind of you Matt. 😁

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    5 string P basses

    in Bass Guitars

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    Thank you guys, I should add that weight is also a consideration. I bought a full fat US stingray back in March (4 string) and apart from realising ‘rays aren’t really for me, the thing is heavy, so it will probably end up in the for sale section in order to fund something P/5/tasty. 

    5 string P basses

    in Bass Guitars

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    Morning all,

     

    I’m interested in your opinions/experiences of 5er Ps, particularly Fender or Sire.

    I’ve found myself drawn back to 5ers since picking up an RB Streamer last year, but I’m after something a bit more traditional looking.

    My main concern with 5 string Ps is the B string - do they have a certain amount of clarity or have you found them to be a bit on the wooly side?

    Fanx. 😊

    Who did you see live last?

    in General Discussion

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    On 23/05/2025 at 16:27, Mudpup said:

    😂 They are off the hook good as a band aren't they! The bass player just makes me want to give up.....effortlessly cool too. Only certain people can rock flares and tank tops. 

    The guitarist impressed me the most. Plays like the secret love child of Nile Rogers and Edward Van Halen… 😁

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    Fretless conversion tips

    in Repairs and Technical

    Posted

    Hi all,

     

    Thinking of ripping the frets out of my Squier Affinity jazz, I’m pretty sure some of you have done this too, so please share any hints/tips/do’s/don’t’s.

    Also looking for recommendations for somewhere to purchase wood veneer for the fret slots.

    Ta very much in advance. 😎

    Streaming Platforms

    in General Discussion

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    Apple Music for me. For no other reason than I have an iPhone, unlimited data on my contract (so I can stream in the car and at work without worrying about data usage) and I’d never subscribed to a streaming service before.

    I like it. Sound quality is excellent, and have had zero issues trying to find an album/artist.

    😊

    Jaw droppingly good albums for bass players to hear

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Level 42 - True Colours

    MK at his most creative

     

    RHCP - BSSM

    Flea’s Wal tone and joyous lines

     

    Brad - Shame

    Jeremy Toback’s sublime playing on this - one of Seattle’s lost gems

     

    Crash Test Dummies - God Shuffled His Feet

    Dan Roberts high in the mix and so melodic

     

    Stone Temple Pilots - Purple or Tiny Music - Songs From The Vatican Gift Shop

    Robert DeLeo is an absolute beast on these two albums

     

    😊

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    Status shuts their doors

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted · Edited by Grassie

    19 hours ago, BassApprentice said:

    The necks are an interesting one - it is obviously a very well regarded product made to consistently high standards.

     

    But every brand who has made them (Modulus, Moses and Status) have stopped doing so. Is either too expensive or too much hassle for them to do it. Or were they too popular and they just couldn't keep up with demand whilst making full basses?

     

    Considering you can get cheap carbon bike products from China now, I'm surprised there isn't necks from them. Not that I would expect them to be the same as a Status.

    The expense probably comes from the disposal of waste from the manufacturing processes. I’m assuming the necks are made using resin infusion, so there will be leftover resin and hardeners to dispose of - these products are harmful to the environment and as such require specialist disposal. There is usually a fair amount of plastic waste (vacuum bags, peel ply etc) which would also be classed as hazardous waste due to contamination. The charges for disposal of these materials can be astronomical so they have to be offset against the retail price of the finished items.

    If these manufacturers are using autoclaves to cure products then that in itself will be expensive. It removes the need to dispose of resins and hardeners but the cost of running them (gas, electric and water) will also be high.

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    Bass Bros feedback

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Received my Stingray from BB on Friday. Very pleased with my purchase, arrived well packed in one of their own boxes, the bass is a beast and very well presented for a 15 year old instrument. Hats off to Will, top man. 🫶

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