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[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1392463731' post='2369006'] I've had Silver Series Precision and Jazz, both were lightweight and 'proper' wood, so I took it to be Basswood. I also had an E series MIJ Squier Jazz for a while that was made of PAF. Very heavy. Sounded nice though. [/quote] Yes the wood fibre Squiers were before the Silver Series (which were basswood), according to the brochures. Most stuff you read says that only Korean Squiers were wood fibre but it looks like, for a short while, Japanese built ones were too.

Ooops actually looking at the Silver Squier brochure they were actually made out of basswood.......hurrah! http://brochures.yokochou.com/guitar-and-amp/fenderjapan/1992-squier/en_index.html

Very interesting Japanese Guitar & bass brochures from the 70s onwards. I found out that my beloved Squier Silver Series Jazz, which i always assumed was made of basswood, is actually made out of wood fibre (PAF). Still sounds great to me, whatever it's made out of If you want look at the brochures in detail, it's best to download them as PDF files. As looking at them online can get a bit fiddly. http://brochures.yokochou.com/en_index.html

My Silver Series Jazz Bass. It not only looks purty but sounds phenomenal and feels great to play. I've owned and played many a Jazz and this the best of the best. [attachment=155215:DSC01404 (2).JPG]

Using a small amp and putting it through a PA is ok as long as you raise it to ear level. I've done it before and it sounded great, The only problem is, if there's not much foldback, nobody else on stage can hear you.

Errr...it's seems I like them so much, I posted about them twice?

Errr...it's seems I like them so much, I posted about them twice?

And this is a particularly pretty one. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251450638179&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

And this is a particularly pretty one. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251450638179&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

I played the same bass for 25 years. It was a 1970s Mighty Mite P/J with a Maple neck and a Mahogany body that I bought 2nd hand. I've literally played 1,000 plus gigs with it. The electronics gave up the ghost so I retired it for a few years. But recently I transferred the neck to a Precision body I had, fitted the P bass pickup, installed new pots and I now play it regularly along with my Jazz. The neck is fantastic with rolled edges and very little wear to it. The frets still have loads of life left in them too and have never been changed. The body is in good nick as well but because it's mahogany is very heavy. I'm much happier with the P bass body I have attached to the neck now. I've seen other people 1970's basses which are in a right state. I think some people just have acidic sweat or something. My brother in law's 70s strat is a horrible looking manky thing. This is it. It was still looking good for a 35 year old bass until I ditched the body for a P bass one. [attachment=155211:604134_10151614251932292_1280382304_n.jpg]

A bit of Rock 'N' Roll for you from the Dana Dixon band on a visit to Belfast last year. http://youtu.be/315wYuPyjLA

Sold a Mighty Might neck to Bryan. Instant payment and good communication. Thoroughly recommended.

Freshman get good reviews. Inexpensive but good quality. By the way £100 will only buy you a dog of an acoustic that will rip your hands to shreds. You'd have to spend another £100 to get it set up and make playable. here's a link http://www.freshmanguitars.net/reviews/

If it's good enough for Flea it's good enough for you. Give Hirsty a call, and tell him I sent you. http://www.designboom.com/design/damien-hirst-flea-from-red-hot-chili-peppers-spun-bass-guitars/

Your conundrum reminds me of this cartoon. [attachment=155076:youre-hired1.jpg]

There's also a Fender pawn shop version http://youtu.be/jpbmoi-BUKs

Try a Mustang. They're small bodied, short scale basses, with a good Precision type tone which would be good for blues. Check out ebay for secondhand ones. http://www.soundsliveshop.com/p/Squier_Vintage_Modified_Mustang_Bass_Guitar,_Black/FEN-032-8402-506?CAWELAID=1830895141&catargetid=1821941091&cadevice=c&cagpspn=pla&gclid=CLbB5_nyybwCFXGWtAodQVQAPw

Look up James Jamerson. He was the bass player for the Motown House band in the 60s and 70s. His index finger was called 'The Hook' and he was a great (some say the greatest) bass player. This is a guy playing a Jamerson bassline with just his index finger like James. Although personally, most people find it easier to use two fingers. So if I were you I'd persevere [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VW6j4668IpU[/media]

When ever I hear this, I have a chuckle at how they managed to crowbar the words 'Kilimanjaro' and 'Serengeti' in there.

Fender 7250 roundwounds are the strings all Fender basses are fitted with. They're pretty good. Not too expensive either.

Having played bass with, original, covers and blues bands. I've become used to being ignored by the general public (I'm sure you all know where I'm coming from). But recently, a guitarist I play with in another band, asked me to form a Ska/Reggae outfit with him. And all of a sudden, I've had the pleasure of people coming up to me, after every show, and shaking my hand to congratulate me on my playing and tell how much they enjoyed the gig. I can only assume that because ska and reggae are so bass orientated, that they are focusing on the bass guitar in preference to the other instruments. I'm not complaining. I kinda like the attention. I think It's time I got a pay rise

[quote name='BurritoBass' timestamp='1392138976' post='2365227'] I beg to differ actually. People only tend to notice when we do go wrong [/quote] Yes or stop playing

I walked into Guitar Guitar intent on buying a £150 Affinity Strat. And walked out with a, sonic blue, £650 Classic player. They're evil........they knew I was weak.......they should have talked me out of it I can't even play guitar.

I'm not a fan of the unbalanced playing position but I do like the sound of Epiphone Thunderbirds. They have a round, deep sound, like a P bass on steroids. Which sounds like your kind of thing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUarfFlNqqA

I think that a bit of chat gets the audience on the band's side. I remember seeing Ryan Adams in Glasgow. He stepped up to the mic and said 'Hello London!', then turned his back to the audience and didn't say a word until he said goodbye, after he'd played the last song. I said to myself, 'that guys a bit of a knob'.