Mrbigstuff

This, I bought a Epiphone Thunderbird blind for my second bass. It just looked cool and the Darkness had just gone to number 1. What a pile 💩 that was

It wouldn’t eliminate the scratching sounds I used to get but at least they’d be in tune

If it must be a surprise, then you can’t go wrong with a Fender P bass. I must have gone through around 15 basses in my first 10 years playing. I tried loads but the one that stuck was a £350 P bass I got for my 16th birthday. Maybe find one in a colour that is a bit different or fits her tastes? Or if you think a smaller scale could suit better then there is also the mustang range.

Can you get down to a shop? It doesn’t matter what works for others, more what she likes the look of and feels comfortable.

Don’t have the Squier myself but I normally hear a difference between maple and rosewood boards so hopefully it’d deliver the sound you want

Either a Ken Smith BT6 with some fancy woods or my Blizzard Pearl P bass but with a bound neck and lollipop tuners.

Looks that way but it’d be hidden on those with a paint finish. There are also plenty of natural finishes that have been stripped

I think you’ve answered your own question. The bodies were sprayed while hung by the neck pocket I believe so no difference if natural finish or colour. I’ve never seen a “natural” stamp. Holes are probably for routing or carving stage as reggae suggests

It’s much better to learn the floating thumb technique for muting than relying on a rest.

Always fail in music sections of quizzes but there’s never questions specifically about vintage Fender basses or chord types

Was it rescued from a burning building?

Thought about it at the time, but then decided to see as much of the top as possible. Still debate from time to time whether I should have gone with dots too but this is the problem when you have to choose spec.

A beer in NYC is extortion and Brooklyn wasn’t far behind. Then again, I’ve never had a beer in Croydon and thought it was cheap.

Are you sure it’s just the playing? Getting on with your band mates is 99% of the gig. It also sounds like you’re over thinking what you’re playing. A good teacher will be less confusing than the opinions of different videos on YouTube.

How often do you see the Bravewood Jaco replicas come up for sale though?

They’ve probably found a machine that can do it. I decided to take influence on my jazz from the bass of doom but I prefer the clean look. Couldn’t play it because the cat was asleep.

Same reason any signature series exist

I’ve played mostly the Squier for at least 6 months, leaving the other two in their cases. It’ll be their turn at some point though. I’m sure there will be a moment where the Bongo is the right fit and you’ll be thankful for keeping it.

There’s now a gorgeous example at £3k in the classifieds

They’re not going to be bothered by Basschat if they do. Probably much better players for it though.

Not mine, just a pic from Google but agree with your taste 100%

Your track record suggests you don’t need much persuasion 😂

Number 1 for jazz/ fretless styles is an Overwater fretless Number 1 for replicating a P bass with flats is my fender P bass with La Bella flats Number 1 for replicating Jazz bass with steel sound is a Squier VMJ with MB steels Covers most of my needs