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    34 inches
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    Interesting that you have the P pickup the other way round. Does it make a difference?
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    After having seen Scott's Bass Lessons video on why Pro's use a P bass I had to do something about it (I thought I was GAS free, but this was only a passing phase). I always swore I would never play a Fender ever again (partly because nearly every crap bass ever made looks like a Fender. Secondly I've never found one I gelled with (though the best sounding bass I ever had was a 1980's Tokai Hardpuncher P bass with a Nordstrand pickup) and thirdly, because I now play 5 stringers only, I couldn't find one that didn't give me a hernia every time I tried lifting one. Anyway, I was looking at the Bass Gallery's website and the most gorgeous looking bass just jumped out at me. A 5 string P/J bass made by AV Basses of the Czech Republic in the most wonderous bright, almost Lamborghini green, with Nordstrand pickups and only weighing 8.6lbs. After a quick email to see if they would take my two early 1990's Patrick Eggle Milan V basses as a part-ex I was on the train up to London and the deal was done. I now have the best of a P and and a J in something lightweight and eye catching. I couldn't be happier. Normally I have to customise the bass straight away, but all I've done with this beauty is add a thumb rest (not in the pictures) and put my favourite strings on (DR Sunbeams). It doesn't need customising as I'm sure there isn't another bass out there that looks like this one.
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    Welcome Tim. I find I spend more time on here than actually practicing, so best of luck with your 'refining' :).
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    Not how I play it
  7. 6feet7
    Taken out of an early 90's Patrick Eggle Milan V. 10.4cm x 3.8cm (with a diy tape measure)
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    EMG-40P5 and EMG-40J (their version of a P and J pickup) With wiring/preamp (see photos as I'm not too sure whats what and if bits of this need replacing) Removed from a bass I bought last year. From the website: The EMG 40P5 is our P bass pickup in an Extended range housing with the treble magnet closer to the neck (like a Spector or Yamaha bass). The EMG 40P5 covers a wide sonic palette of classic and modern bass sounds. Because this pickup utilizes ceramic magnets coupled with short, squat coils, the tone has brilliant high-end articulation, warmth, and incredible low end punch. Countless pros use this bass pickup because of its natural presence, superior dynamics, and low noise. For players who want a "Fender" P alignment - with the treble side closer to the bridge - we offer this pickup in "reverse". Utilizing EMG's solderless wiring, this pickup is easy to install at home. The EMG 40P5 uses a 40 Extended housing that is 4 inches (102mm) and is intended for 5 string basses that have a standard string spacing. The EMG 40J is our original J pickup in a Extended series housing for 5 string bass. This pickup has its coil located in the back of the housing - closer to the bridge - which gives it sweeping harmonic overtones and punch. This quiet pickup has classic jazz bass characteristics with a broader tonal frequency range that adds dimensions and clarity. EMG's design has a very low ratio of resistance to inductance, which increases the low end response, while the radiused ceramic bar magnet ensures the tone keeps a tight mid-range punch with a dynamic high end. For players who want a slightly more mellow sound, you can order this pickup as a "reverse," where to coil is closer to the neck side (or front) of the cap. This pickup uses a housing that is 4 inches (102mm) and includes EMG's solderless wiring and pots.
  9. 6feet7
    Bought a few years ago and used about half a dozen times. All zips etc working and no tears or rips anywhere. Collection from East Sussex or post - £5.00
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    I bought a bass last year and the seller had bought this case for the bass as the old one was knackered. I've never used it so it's pretty much as new.
  11. 6feet7
    How much does it weigh? Thanks
  12. 6feet7
    I've been watching this on Reverb (I've had three over the years - wonderful basses), but apart from the standard P neck, it's identical to the HMT Precision and there are a couple of those going (one in Germany and one in the USA) for more than £500 less.
  13. 6feet7
    Sweet Caroline and Footloose (Please don't have a go at me. I'm in a function band - which I think says it all)
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    https://www.touchstonetonewoods.co.uk/products/guitars-and-fretted-instruments/pick-ups-transducers-electronics/pre-amps/misi-acoustic-trio-guitar-preamp-for-lr-baggs-under-saddle-88321425638514/
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    A quick follow up. Just had Simon at GUS remove the frets. This is going to be used as a backup for my double bass and it just wasn't sounding close enough (especially the piezo which picked up all the fret noises), so now the ebony neck has maple fret markers and sounds so much more lush.
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    Bought secondhand this year as I thought I 'needed it' but am now clearing out all pedals except a TU3 tuner and going straight into the amp. The red on/off light isn't as bright as it could be but the pedal works fine.
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    I bought this brand new earlier this year and it's been used for two rehearsals but I've realised that, unlike some players who 'want their sound', I don't really want any peddles or extra carrying to gigs, so am going down to a TU3 tuner and straight into the amp, and as long as something bass-like comes out of the speakers I'm not too bothered, so here is a £160.00, as new pedal in box, going for a lot less
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    BUMP
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    I bought the darker one on here - I understand it was a one-off made for one of the managers at the factory, and it's been used around the world at some fairly big gigs (before I got it). Soon after I saw the lime green one on Reverb (though then it was plain wood and only three pots. I had to buy it immediately, had it first dyed green and then decided to go the whole hog and get it professionally painted in metallic lime green. Had an extra control fitted and, for the first time in forever, appear to be GAS free
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    Two early 90's Patrick Eggle Milan V's. Very few made and no others like these two.
  23. 6feet7
    I always have an MXR microamp and Rafferty HPF Pre 2 bass preamp/adjustable high pass filter/phase switch between my 5 string db and Phil Jones briefcase. It's not for volume but just to fill out the sound. I wouldn't contemplate playing live without a preamp.
  24. 6feet7
    Just bought a Digitech bass whammy from Ben. Arrived straight away, beautifully and safely packed. great guy
  25. 6feet7
    Just bought a Realist db docking station from Marc. Arrived straight away. Great bloke to deal with
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