spongebob Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Good luck there! Always cool to hear a nice story in this day and age. [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh2 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Lovely story... some nice peeps out there still... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1376495381' post='2174895'] Thanks Dave, we can always count on you to come up with the goods. [/quote] Always glad to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 [quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1376494942' post='2174882'] I borrowed one just like that back in about 1995, it was blue. Hope that helps. [/quote] I used to have one similar, which I lent to someone. What a small world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Bassman Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 Replacement knobs and strings arrived today so I'll be busy with the lemon oil and a small screwdriver. Once it's cleaned and restrung I'll post another pic or two. And to comment on some of the other posts. Yes he is a very decent chap indeed and it's nice to post some good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 [quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1376559843' post='2175885'] I used to have one similar, which I lent to someone. What a small world. [/quote] Mo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Nice gift. Get a tort scratchplate on there, will look the dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh2 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 No! tort will look horrid on that blue... stay with the white or mint or pearl... I swapped out the machines on my 2002 model P as the originals were a tad sloppy. I also added chrome covers and tugbar for the vintage vibe. They really are super if you find yourself a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pobrien_ie Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Tort or mint pickguard gets my vote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 A very refreshing story in these sometimes sad times; kudos to your chum. Maybe you could return the favour by giving him that 57 gold-top Les Paul you've had stashed under your bed for the last 30 years..? As to the colour, I'd say it's quite definitely a blue of some sort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Wow what a good mate you have! Lovely bass mate. My vote goes to lake placid blue. This Squier 50's classic vibe is lpb. Daphne blue is a solid colour so it's defo not that check out this jazz in it. Nice that it's lightweight too as all the Mexi's I tried a while back were pretty weighty Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Cracking bass. A mate had one with a maple board (also from the mid 90's) which I tried to buy every time he took it out of the case. Funnily enough we couldn't figure out the colour of that one either. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickenKiev Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I think they call this serendipity my friend. Love it. I wish I had people chucking free basses at me! Lucky guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickenKiev Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) I think they call this serendipity my friend. Love it. I wish I had people chucking free basses at me! Lucky guy. EDIT: yay thanks phone for posting what I had to say twice! Woopieeeee! Edited August 17, 2013 by ChickenKiev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 [quote name='ChickenKiev' timestamp='1376698989' post='2178310'] I think they call this serendipity my friend. [/quote] Is that a Fender colour..? Never heard of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickenKiev Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1376707186' post='2178332'] Is that a Fender colour..? Never heard of it. [/quote] I think if it were it'd be like a brown-lavender kinda colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Bassman Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 [quote name='bh2' timestamp='1376585498' post='2176525'] No! tort will look horrid on that blue... stay with the white or mint or pearl... I swapped out the machines on my 2002 model P as the originals were a tad sloppy. I also added chrome covers and tugbar for the vintage vibe. They really are super if you find yourself a good one. [/quote] As much as I like Torti Scratch Plates I don't think it would look right on this. The White 3 ply has faded to a nice cream so I'm going to keep it as is. The Machines on the bass seem very solid, I guess because they've hardly been used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 If that was mine it would be getting a single ply black guard without a doubt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 [quote name='Urban Bassman' timestamp='1376745868' post='2178612'] As much as I like Torti Scratch Plates I don't think it would look right on this. [/quote] Quite right. I'd be looking more towards the '73 vibe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh2 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Hey! That looks like mine... 2002 MIM P bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Bassman Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1376747620' post='2178636'] Quite right. I'd be looking more towards the '73 vibe. [/quote] That's very close...don't have the lower tug though or the holes on the scratch plate to mount it so I'll leave it as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Bassman Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 [quote name='bh2' timestamp='1376751529' post='2178703'] Hey! That looks like mine... 2002 MIM P bass. [/quote] I'll have to take a photo of mine lying on a duvet cover for comparison - nice bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 [quote name='ChickenKiev' timestamp='1376698989' post='2178310'] I think they call this serendipity my friend... [/quote] [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1376707186' post='2178332'] Is that a Fender colour..? Never heard of it. [/quote] You'd be lucky to find one in that colour... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh2 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 [quote name='Urban Bassman' timestamp='1376754173' post='2178746'] I'll have to take a photo of mine lying on a duvet cover for comparison - nice bass [/quote] I had to drill out the holes for the bling, easy enough. I just wanted the old vintage vibe. Turned out to be a really lovely bass, plays and sounds ver nice indeed. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickenKiev Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 [quote name='Urban Bassman' timestamp='1376745868' post='2178612'] As much as I like Torti Scratch Plates I don't think it would look right on this. The White 3 ply has faded to a nice cream so I'm going to keep it as is. The Machines on the bass seem very solid, I guess because they've hardly been used. [/quote] Yeah keep it as is. Maybe get a white pickup cover instead to compliment the strat knobs? I think that'd look sick. Tort pickguards look cool on blue instruments but not on that shade. If it was more of an electric blue I'd say go for it. Definitely get the white pickup cover though. It'd look proper smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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