timhiggins Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I did this just for fun as i was very impressed with a bargain old Japanese P i bought from a friend for 50 notes dont be expecting anything remotely professional 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOwzsHt2OmE 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QvoUUI8e6c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Nice.. Bargain Bass indeed. I don't suppose you fancy a Ray 34 do you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timhiggins Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 I'd love it but I'm sure you don't want to swap it for a £50 p 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlapbassSteve Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Nice! I've played some amazing old cheapo P-copy basses over the years, had an 80's Kay Precision once that sounded glorious(and weighed a tonne). There's a lot of fun to be had for under £100 once you know what to look for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 (edited) Totally agree. I just bought a P bass for 35 quid off Gear4music, also bought one of their 35 quid necks and fettled it by filing the edges and rolling the neck to make it easier to play. I fitted some lightweight wilkinson tuners, a new Dimarzio DP127 pickup and a spare KiOgon loom I had in the drawer. Now I have a gorgeous black bass that is very light (7.5 lbs) and sounds like thunder, it's almost perfick. I love messing about like this. Actually it would be even cheaper if I sold the rosewood neck..... Edited September 1, 2017 by tom1946 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDaBass Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Post some pictures Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoirBass Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 (edited) I have a £40 SX P bass that I leave at one of the venues I play at. Whilst it's never going to feel like a much more expensive bass, after a quick setup it's perfectly useable. It's probably done over 100 gigs now and actually sounds exactly like a P bass should. I always enjoy the fact that the MXR DI box I leave in the front pocket of its gig bag cost more than double the price of the bass 😄. Edited September 2, 2017 by NoirBass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LITTLEWING Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 I picked up a neglected old style Westfied for £20, upgraded the pups, bridge and electrics and it's one of my main giggers. Not too fussed if it gets injured, adds to the mojo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 (edited) [quote name='JohnDaBass' timestamp='1504332224' post='3364116'] Post some pictures Tom [/quote] Ok this is it: [url="http://s185.photobucket.com/user/Peasmold/media/IMG_1522_zpsbyrinwwr.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s185.photobucket.com/user/Peasmold/media/IMG_1523_zps4zqwywrw.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s185.photobucket.com/user/Peasmold/media/IMG_1524_zpsgytyepf8.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s185.photobucket.com/user/Peasmold/media/IMG_1525_zpsgboxvkxm.jpg.html"][/url] One of the best players I've ever had. It's very light, body is Pawlonia, you need light tuners to avoid the slight neck heaviness, I used wilko's. Cheap but good project. Edited September 4, 2017 by tom1946 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDaBass Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Great job Tom Looks fantastic. I'm a big fan of DiMarzio Pups and KiOgon looms. Enjoy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Cheers John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timhiggins Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 Looks great ,how do those dimarzio's compare to fender p.u.p's ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Definately much more power but very good definition, to me better than a US fender pickup but not by a lot, have to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timhiggins Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 Cheers Tom good to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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