Donnyboy

[attachment=68478:DSC00133.JPG][attachment=68479:DSC00134.JPG][attachment=68480:DSC00135.JPG] Excuse the crappy pics - all"Transluscent" Black Epiphone T-Bird Pro

I really like the backstory to basses/guitars ,Rory gallagher Strat and all that. Interesting to hear about the action being high - I presume intentionally so? I remember reading an interview with Alan Lancaster, the original Status Quo bassist ,who said that in the '70's he set his action really high when playing live - can't remember why he did it but I thought it a bit bonkers! Was Dee Dee in the habit of handing out his basses? Are there others kicking about?

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1080379' date='Jan 6 2011, 08:19 PM']Great bass indeed, just a tad on the heavy side for me, Here is the full history of the bass whilst in my possession, if you are interested. Model: Fender 51 Precision Bass® Model Number: 027-1902-(Color #) Series: Classic Series Colors: (503) 2-Color Sunburst, (Urethane Finish) Body: Ash Neck: Maple, Thick C Shape, (Gloss Urethane Finish) Fingerboard: Maple, 7.25 Radius (184 mm) No. of Frets: 20 Vintage Style Frets Controls: Volume, Tone Pickup Switching: None Bridge: Original 2-Saddle Vintage Style Precision Bass Bridge Machine Heads: Vintage Style Reverse Tuning Machines Hardware: Chrome Pickguard: 1-Ply White (7-Hole) on (503) 2-Color Sunburst Scale Length: 34" (863.6 mm) Width at Nut: 1.625" (41.3 mm) Unique Features: Original Precision Bass Headstock Shape P/N 073-7250-005 Accessories: None Case: None Introduced: 1/2003 -------------------------- Pickup - 1 Lollar single coil custom order [i][size=1](there is a big song and dance about this pickup in a thread somewhere in this forum, involving an exchange of emails between me and Jason Lollar, I was asking him to wire the pickup extra hot to match the output of a Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound, he was reluctant to do it and I played a game of putting him on the spot by kinda challenging him to break the norm and that after all he is considered by musicians as a "boutique" artisan and that he should be flexible, and "groovie baby" (he is a bit of a hippy after all, child of the 60's) and to set himself some challenges and after many emails he agreed I waited 3 months but the result is that the pickup is unique in the world and it's sh|t hot [/size][/i] Date of Birth: 11/08/2005 Serial No.: S033513 Weight: 10.14 lbs / 4.93 Kgs Bought New: 19/04/2010 Sold to Clarky: 09/10/2010 There you go, a bit anoracky but.... I like to keep all details full documented. Thanks a million for that - much appreciated & thanks also to Clarky. Yes a bit heavy but solid - bit strange that to help finance i sold a Precision Lyte!( to a basschatter btw)[/quote] Not as heavy as my Aria SB 600 - that is a beast! [attachment=68104:DSC00259.JPG] Don't want hijack this topic but here's a recent pic

yip - pretty sure it will be - lollar pickup? Clarky had the silverware on , but although I like the look I've taken it off as it " felt funny" especially when playing with a pick. great bass!!

mmmh, first thought is that i'm glad i didn't lose sleepless nights - doesn't capture the essential visual character of the '51. Glad I bought the '51 reissue from Clarky - zero regrets!!

I'd say that they are each individual - some with less character than others , but I do think that some are feminine . Squier '57 Precision Fiesta Red, beautiful curves , nice long neck and elephant ears - deffo female. Aria Sb 600 big ,heavy,brutish , drink you under the table - bloke. Pal of mine bought his son, (age -27),his 1st guitar for Christmas. Fender Squier Strat(Elecrtric Blue kinda thing - 2 tone sunburst being unavailable)) . Son comes in after 36 hr drinking session to open presents - falls in love with , ahem, "Christine" , stares at her for hours on end , and takes her home to his flat. I'm sure they'll be very happy together.

[quote name='davidmpires' post='1046921' date='Dec 3 2010, 10:55 PM']Wish granted [url="http://www.basscentre.com/bass-gift-ideas/warwick-infinity-bass-mouse-mat.html"]http://www.basscentre.com/bass-gift-ideas/...-mouse-mat.html[/url] if you don't have an Infinity, that's your problem. Very nice - I do have a problem though...... be a bit much to get a bass to match a mousemat[/quote]

Dear Santa, I would like a computer mousemat with a photo of bass guitars on it - preferably mine. I've been a good boy this year. Donald ( Age 46)

Tricky one & obviously one which on which opinions are divided. I'm shallow & need to find the bass & it's colour attractive. However I've grown to like certain colours more than I used to - I don't generally like 3 tone sunburst & it almost put me off buying a Mex jazz ( from Jezzaboy btw) but now I think it looks pretty good with a nice grain through it( partly because it sounds great & i've had a few compliments on it's appearance - see ,I am shallow). I like the look of maple necks & think that the colour of the scratch plate( if there is one) makes a big difference . Always liked the look of a black bass , but accept that it can get a bit "lost" when watching a band especially if a black outfit ( how old does that sound?) is worn. And another thing, why do so many bands wear black , I'm hip but is it not a bit passe? & can influence how the big bad bass looks.

Bought a Jazz(x2) the same one ! & a Epiphone T/bird Pro. Absolutely no problems at all & good to speak to a like minded gent! DC

I now have a rather splendid 51 P reissue & would just add to all the prevoius positive comments . Enjoyed my dealings and chats with the upfront & honest Mr Clark & wee extra with the strap. It also arrived a day early- result! Donny

Thanks for the kind words - I feel special!! I certainly am enjoying it so far ( less than a day!) Cheers, donald

I've had since new a JV 57 Precision -Fiesta red/maple neck - which I bought early 1985 , for I think £150 with 21st birthday money! It was made i think Oct '83. Now whilst it's probably my long term fav, there have been times i went off it a bit . I think they may be overrated to some extent - non bass players I know don't see what I like about it , but it's rare for me not to reach for it for gigging - I reckon over the years I've become emotionally attached - what a ponce!!! I was speaking to a bassman recently who said he had a Jazz of the same vintage& he hadn't play for years, but declined my advances suggesting he considered selling me it for next to nothing . He'd rather keep it as he's got it on a stand and considers it to be a thing of beauty taking pride of place in the corner of his living room - class!

Very helpfull all this - especially as my sister has asked me for advice about buying my nephew a bass for christmas - no pressure then He's 16 into rock music got a Sqiuer Strat of some sort & an electro accoustic 6 string . He's had a loan of a couple of my basses over an extended period. Anyhow - just so happens a pal at work is selling a virtually unused Stagg300BC(?) bundle including set of strings ,bag strap ,lead & practice amp. I've been messing about with it today & whilst the action is pretty high & presumably fixable I think for £100 you can't really go far wrong - if it does it'll be my fault, of course again!

If anyones interested it's here - £300 [url="http://edinburgh.gumtree.com/edinburgh/09/67824209.html"]http://edinburgh.gumtree.com/edinburgh/09/67824209.html[/url] . And no it's not me selling it!

A consensus view then I've just seen one advertised locally & thought I'd check it out - red with matching headstock but no pics as yet. Like the Jazz but not a Jazz concept & also that actives can switched off. We'll see!

This sounds very interesting, I must say. I've had a wee hankering for a '51 reissue for a few years - one was on ebay a couple of years ago that went for £275 & the price seems to have gone up since then for used ones especially since you can't buy them new. ( unless you want the "King of Pain" signature If the std is as high as (some)folks are saying for the Jazz & Precision USA Stds then this could well be worth waiting/saving for. Look forward to reading/seeing/hearing more details.

I used to use an adapted keyboard case with foam cut to the shape of the guitar - worked a treat! might be worth a try.

Interesting post - I've got a MIM Jazz - which sounds great but build quality is not super - tried a MIA at the weekend & whilst you could tell straightaway that it was a quality piece of kitI'm not sure the price diff is justifiable to me anyway - I think I'd need to be 100% sold on it.

Maybe not that comparable , but after reading this i've checked some joins & some are tighter than others- the biggest gap is on my Squier '57 P/bass(made in '83) -I've never noticed it before and it's never been a problem & suspect it never will be. However if I'd shelled out a lot of dosh on a top of the range bass -I wouldn't expect to have any niggles & if I did I'd be a little, ahem, disappointed.

I wouldn't worry about whether it had a pickup- there are plenty of "accoustic" 6 stringers that can be plugged in , or not, that sound great on their own. The advantage being if you do want to amplify, it's no biggie. I've had 3 electro/ accoustic basses - one was a Spider , short scale - bowed neck probably not worth fixing -"On loan " to a pal - not bothered if I get it back. A bowl backed Ovation kinda thing Thomson Music? Good but the bowl back didn't sit comfortably, ok accoustically but prone to feedback if plugged. Kramer Ferrington - bonkers looking with pointy headstock , lovely cherry red with binding- sounded great accoustically & with fancy pickups just as good amplified, Sold it & it's been much appreciated by new owner( he sorted out the "lifting bridge"issue) - one of these "wish I kept it" ones. Not an expert but Ibenez seem to be the boys.