malcolm.mcintyre Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 A life-long (well since 1980) pre-EB Stingray player, I have succumbed to the attractions (i.e. regular good gigs) of playing in a 60's Stax tribute band. So, I need some authentic P-bass (or possibly J-bass) looks and sounds now. I like a quality instrument so willing to spend what it takes to get a good one, but remained unconvinced by paying huge sums for a genuine 60's instument. So, looking for a top-flight clone e.g. Lakland, Sadowsky, Fender Custom Shop. But all these require importing from the US with the resulting import and tax penalties. Would you go for a UK builder and if so who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlloyd Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 [quote name='malcolm.mcintyre' post='1114113' date='Feb 3 2011, 04:43 PM']A life-long (well since 1980) pre-EB Stingray player, I have succumbed to the attractions (i.e. regular good gigs) of playing in a 60's Stax tribute band. So, I need some authentic P-bass (or possibly J-bass) looks and sounds now. I like a quality instrument so willing to spend what it takes to get a good one, but remained unconvinced by paying huge sums for a genuine 60's instument. So, looking for a top-flight clone e.g. Lakland, Sadowsky, Fender Custom Shop. But all these require importing from the US with the resulting import and tax penalties. Would you go for a UK builder and if so who?[/quote] Nope, I would look in the classifieds here for a 62 RI Fender P. I'd probably go for a Japanese non-export one over a US model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythSte Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 [quote name='dlloyd' post='1114131' date='Feb 3 2011, 04:58 PM']Nope, I would look in the classifieds here for a 62 RI Fender P. I'd probably go for a Japanese non-export one over a US model.[/quote] This, or if you want a custom build (but not necessarily anytime soon!) then Shuker would get my vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 [quote name='dlloyd' post='1114131' date='Feb 3 2011, 04:58 PM']Nope, I would look in the classifieds here for a 62 RI Fender P. I'd probably go for a Japanese non-export one over a US model.[/quote] I too would go for a MIJ / CIJ 62RI. I wouldn't say they are necessarily better than the US but the quality is comparable BUT at a fraction of the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 There was a P-Bass 5 AC up for sale here...don't know if that went..but if you are looking for a P-bass and a little/lot extra, then I would start there. Not cheap, but I would have had it if I had succumbed to my P-bass GAS at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcolm.mcintyre Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 [quote name='BurritoBass' post='1114145' date='Feb 3 2011, 05:06 PM']I too would go for a MIJ / CIJ 62RI. I wouldn't say they are necessarily better than the US but the quality is comparable BUT at a fraction of the price.[/quote] Thanks, that would mean direct import from Japan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 There's an American 62 RI Precision on ebay right now (6pm) with 30 mins to go if that's of any interest [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Am-Vintage-62-Precision-bass-with-J-p-up-/130480030819?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item1e61374463"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Am-Vintage-62...=item1e61374463[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 [quote name='malcolm.mcintyre' post='1114227' date='Feb 3 2011, 05:57 PM']Thanks, that would mean direct import from Japan?[/quote]No go to some of the UK importers.. cant name one but there about.. or you could mport from Ishibashi.. not sure on the costs.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttitudeCastle Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Shuker! He makes P basses for Simon Nix and JJ Burnel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameltoe Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Bravewood? Are there any Nash suppliers over here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 [quote name='AttitudeCastle' post='1114276' date='Feb 3 2011, 06:29 PM']Shuker! He makes P basses for Simon Nix and JJ Burnel [/quote] +1. Shuker JJB is an awesome bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilievans Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Jon Shuker is your man. Awesome basses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassnut62 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 reckon John Shuker would be a good bet for a custom job too. he's local-ish to me (he's near Chesterfield, on the Notts/Derbys border) and he was very helpful fixing up an early one of his basses for me. seemed a decent straight up guy too. i oggled a his Jazz basses at the time (nearly 10 years ago now), they were less than a grand then if i remember correctly - wish i'd had one made then! Another good option would be go for a USA G&L L2000 or Asat Bass instead. better quality bass than any Fender and does some very cool USA sounds that would work great in a Stax set up. In fact I beleive George Porter from The Meters has been using a G&L for a good while now - alright he's not Stax, more Swamp Funk; but sonically i think this option would work very well indeed, possibly better or more interesting than a J or P Bass . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I`d check this out [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=117473"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=117473[/url] US 62 Reissue, with added Jazz pickup in the bridge position. Having played it when I bought an amp off of Clarky, I can certainly vouch for how good this bass is. Great price for a 62 reissue as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbass1 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Clarky is a top bloke - he just can't resist buying and selling so it's not a case of that bass being a duffer he's trying to offload! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Agreed, I`ve really had to try hard to resist buying that bass, its a beaut, and plays wonderfully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 [quote name='malcolm.mcintyre' post='1114113' date='Feb 3 2011, 04:43 PM']I like a quality instrument so willing to spend what it takes to get a good one,[/quote] About £300 will get you a Squier CV P. Quality and tone right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soloshchenko Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Loads of options for getting a P bass. My advice would be go down the fender route and replace the stock pickups with wizards. The suggestion of saving a few quid and just getting a Squier CV is also a good one. I absolutely love mine and currently play it more than my Fender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I'm with the CIJ mob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soloshchenko Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Personally I'm glad I've never seen one of these fellas on the BC marketplace: [url="http://www.sandberg-guitars.de/basscat-overview/calp-series/calp"]Sandberg P[/url] I'd probably end up having a fight with myself and buying one. I've only ever played the Basics but from that, if quality is what you want, these need to be considered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 +1 for Jon Shuker. If you want a high-quality, hand-made P-bass clone then he's the man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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