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That's absolutely gorgeous.

I've just spat my tea everywhere.

I think I want this.

Can you post it? 

Oooooof that's pretty. It's got a bit of the Geezer Butler's about it too. 

I'd love an Alu necked P bass

This is lovely. Whats the dealio with the brand? I'm guessing it's Japanese? 

That's a really beautiful Jazz

Wow!

6 hours ago, eude said:

Yup, that was my thought too.
I read the article and there's nothing special about it at all, even the concept of a short scale bass on a Strat style body with a traditional Strat pickup layout has been done before, commercially by Landing Bass Guitars, literally for YEARS.
Reverse headstock? Done.
Tremelo? Done.
25 frets? Nope, done by Sandberg on their 25th anniversary instruments.

The only thing that would've made this interesting is if Fender had actually made it, which I thought was the original plan. That would've been quite a departure for Fender from the usual constant rehashing of the same tired old thing again and again.

Eude

 

The Thumb has 26 frets. 1985 that came out. 

Man that's cool. It's got a bit of the grabber/ripper about it. I bet it sounds huge.

"My daddy said son, you're gonna drive me to drinkin' if you don't stop playing that hot-rod Lincoln."

I ordered the wrong length so have these for sale. Packet open but not used, I've taken the E string out before I realised they were the wrong length. Grab a cheeky bargain. Price includes postage. 

Wow. I love the dot inlays and binding combo. 

1 hour ago, uk_lefty said:

P was already used. I think that's the only logical explanation! 

It was more the 5 that I was confused by 

Love the look of the D5 but I don't understand the naming convention

I'm fancying one of these at the moment. How are you finding it?

I'd love to have a go on one of these. My only aesthetic issue with them is the tuners. Clovers would definitely have looked better.

Man that silverburst 😮

I recently snapped this bad boy up on a bit of a whim. I bought a thumb a few months ago and while it sounded great on its own I just couldn't get it to do what I wanted it to in a band situation so I made the decision to sell it. I was about to order a Limelight Jazz build when I spotted this little beauty on the classic and cool website. 

The thumb rest is an add on but the strings might be original 😂. 

I'm amazed by it. It's easily the highest output bass I've come across before I've turned the preamp on, with the preamp everything shakes and the sound tightens up, like turning a compressor on. It's got plenty of versatility and a real mid range punch in the face. I'm sure a fresh set of strings will bring even more punch. 

The controls are really easy to get your head around. I've owned a T-40 for years so I'm used to odd ball electronics. 

It's pretty heavy too. 4.18kg, only 100g lighter than my T-40. 

Here are some pics to drool over. 

I like the black appointments. Does anyone know if black or chrome was an option or if it was a change in production at some point? 

I'll make an NBD thread later today. 

19 minutes ago, ped said:

The recipe has changed a few times over the years; I’m sure there’s one out there for you somewhere! I also think they magnify differences in strings somewhat, so that can add another factor to get the sound and feel you want. What did you find lacking?

The two I had were both late 90's/early 2000's, a 2 EQ and a 3 EQ. At the time I was mostly playing a 60's jazz bass and a grabber.

The passive basses just seemed to have more presence. The part of the frequency spectrum they occupied in a band situation just seemed to work better for the overall sound of the band. Both would have been strung with Rotos which were my go to string at the time. I've found the same with most active basses but when I hear other people play them they always sound great 😂. 

I 'think' I've found the sound I wanted the ray to have in my recently acquired 1983 L2000, but it remains to be seen how it does in a live situation. 

This is gorgeous. I've always wanted to like sting rays because I love the neck profile and they look amazing. Sadly, the two I've owned just weren't the rock machines I wanted them to be. 

I definitely wouldn't pay that money for it. 

Wow

I've not played the Detroit but I have played the blockhead bass and the Guy Pratt one, both were amazing. 

If you're looking for an inexpensive Precision the current crop of squier CV are worth consideration too. 

Definitely sunburst. 

You're best off looking at the Mexican roadworn stuff dude. They're all really well reviewed. My 50s precision is easily my favourite P ever. 

I don't think any of the Japanese stuff has ever been Nitro. 

The old AVRI and current American original are both Nitro but they're not in your price range.