thebeat Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Bought this on the 'bay...absolutely great sound and lovely to play....looks really aged for a 5 year old instrument: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markytbass Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Hmmm nice bass. I had an old 78 P that was similar in colour, perhaps more banana yellow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Mmm custard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebeat Posted August 29, 2008 Author Share Posted August 29, 2008 [quote name='Machines' post='272823' date='Aug 29 2008, 08:45 PM']Mmm custard.[/quote] 3 day old custard!!! Forgot to say. It's a Highway 1 in 'Honey Blonde' built in 2003. I already have the Controversial P Special but it has and Aguilar Pre in it and it's just a bit to complex for me , the highway One is much lighter too I like the simplicity of this beast thoug i'm tempted to chuck a jazz neck on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevbass Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Nice! that'll look even better when you get some gigging wear and tear mojo on it! Nice score Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 That does look good to me - not so sure about the Pickguard. I'd ram the vintage look down throats with a nice aged 'smokers teeth' cream. Don't treat it like a new born baby and it'll look stunning in a year or two - bit of 'forearm rub' showing - that sort of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebeat Posted August 30, 2008 Author Share Posted August 30, 2008 [quote name='Dr.Dave' post='273003' date='Aug 30 2008, 08:48 AM']That does look good to me - not so sure about the Pickguard. I'd ram the vintage look down throats with a nice aged 'smokers teeth' cream. Don't treat it like a new born baby and it'll look stunning in a year or two - bit of 'forearm rub' showing - that sort of thing.[/quote] The actual pickguard that came with it has aged to a creamy white but it's a got a crack near one of the screw holes....the bass itself did have a few black surface scuffs on the nitro finish, it but they came away with t-cut, so though it does look aged...it's almost immaculate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 That's lovely. I'd leave it as it is - non-vintage scratchplate and all. It may look better with a cream 'plate further down the line, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Did someone say mojo'd Highway 1s? Great basses, and I wouldn't mind a P to go with my jazz. Nice P indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebeat Posted August 30, 2008 Author Share Posted August 30, 2008 [quote name='Rayman' post='273146' date='Aug 30 2008, 02:10 PM']Did someone say mojo'd Highway 1s? Great basses, and I wouldn't mind a P to go with my jazz. Nice P indeed.[/quote] There was a sunburst p on the 'bay at the same time for £50 more but i've never been that keen on sunburst....nice J though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 [quote name='Rayman' post='273146' date='Aug 30 2008, 02:10 PM']Did someone say mojo'd Highway 1s? Great basses, and I wouldn't mind a P to go with my jazz. Nice P indeed.[/quote] Cool sticker - where did'ya get it???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Ebay. It's a Vince Ray design, I'm a big fan of his artwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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