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I’m looking around for something precisiony, and I’m quite intrigued with the Modern Vintage MVP4-62.

 

However, no amount of googling is getting me any closer to finding anything in the UK. What am I doing wrong? 
 

Who has them, who’s tried one, who’s got one? 
 

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Rob

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Just now, Clarky said:

BassDirect sells them. Here is their stock page.

 

https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Modern_Vintage.html

Now I feel rather foolish, I don’t know how I missed that. 
 

There are only two in stock, and they are a six hour round trip away. Are they the only dealer?

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1 hour ago, Clarky said:

As far as I am aware, BD are the only UK dealer.

 

If you search on BAssChat I am pretty sure there have been threads about them and I recall people being happy with them. Think  @Sibob had one (in firemist gold?), if memory serves me correctly.


Yes as far as I'm aware, BD are the only UK stockist for Elrick and MV (ModernVintage is a joint venture between John Files and Rob Elrick).
You could try going direct, they ship (very quickly) to the UK, which is how I get mine as I'm friendly with Rob.

 

I had a MVP62 in Shell Pink and it was a wonderful bass, I had to sell it, along with my Moollon P, when I bought a house in June. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another at some point though, I'm particularly interested in getting hold of one of their new 70's spec Mocha P's. 

Yeah, if you want something P orientated @ossyrocks, you can't go wrong with them I think. Highly recommended.

 

Si

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36 minutes ago, Sibob said:


I'm particularly interested in getting hold of one of their new 70's spec P's in Mocha. 
 

What's the nut width on the 70's one, there's no info on the MV website? 

 

Bass Direct list the '62 at 43mm, I just wondered if the '72 was narrower? My '73 P bass is 41mm. I think I can cope with the extra 2mm though.

 

Lots of reasons ^here to just jump on one. The Fiesta Red P is under 9lbs and has £100 off because of a ding on the back of the body, which I'm sure I can live with!

 

I rarely buy new guitars. The last ones were some Custom Shop Gibsons which were being sold off at discount prices in 2018, and I bought them because they were so cheap. I sold all three for a profit later. I doubt this would be the case for this bass though.

 

Thanks for the help chaps.

Rob

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14 minutes ago, ossyrocks said:

What's the nut width on the 70's one, there's no info on the MV website? 

 

Bass Direct list the '62 at 43mm, I just wondered if the '72 was narrower? My '73 P bass is 41mm. I think I can cope with the extra 2mm though.

 

Lots of reasons ^here to just jump on one. The Fiesta Red P is under 9lbs and has £100 off because of a ding on the back of the body, which I'm sure I can live with!

 

I rarely buy new guitars. The last ones were some Custom Shop Gibsons which were being sold off at discount prices in 2018, and I bought them because they were so cheap. I sold all three for a profit later. I doubt this would be the case for this bass though.

 

Thanks for the help chaps.

Rob

 

I wouldn't necessarily go by the BD measurements, the MVP62 is based on a '62 spec Precision, which would have been 44.45mm nut, or 1.75".....a 'C' width nut. Annoyingly the don't list an official measurement on their website, simply an oversight I reckon.
70's spec is listed on the MV website however, at 42mm (1.625″) nut width.....a classic 'B' width nut.

 

I found the MVP62 very comfortable, and would have quite happily continued to play it, I've had a few other C width neck basses previously, Lakland, Fenders etc. However I do have a mild preference for that 1.6" width, my '71 P has it, my Lakland 44-PJ has it, my Serek has it, all by no design.....apparently I just gravitate to it

haha.

 

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I bought the black fretless MVJ-66 that was in Bass Direct - I’m sure that’s the wrong model number. Beautiful feeling and playing instrument. Bizarrely didn’t have any shielding which meant it buzzed when the strings weren’t touched. No excuse for that on a £1500 instrument. Had it shielded with copper tape and now’s it’s whisper quiet. More frustrating was having zero response about it from several emails to John Files and via Facebook, thought that let the side down quite a bit, but it’s still a great instrument.

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19 minutes ago, Reggaebass said:

Just my opinion and because I’m a fender fan boy, but for what the modern vintage cost I’d be looking at the AVRI models like the 62/63 or earlier, if you can find one, I’ve been looking for a while and there’s not many around 

I'd probably buy an AVRI too if one cropped up. I just think these MV basses are interesting, but I don't want to buy without trying first. With an AVRI, I probably would buy without holding it in my hands first, because I kind of know what to expect.

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8 hours ago, fretmeister said:

I see Ed Friedland recently got one and is very pleased with it.

 

Ed Friedland can make anything sound good but people should be aware he's paid by manufacturers to review their products and he gets freebies. So people should take that into account when he gives glowing reviews.

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7 hours ago, Gareth Hughes said:

I bought the black fretless MVJ-66 that was in Bass Direct - I’m sure that’s the wrong model number. Beautiful feeling and playing instrument. Bizarrely didn’t have any shielding which meant it buzzed when the strings weren’t touched. No excuse for that on a £1500 instrument. Had it shielded with copper tape and now’s it’s whisper quiet. More frustrating was having zero response about it from several emails to John Files and via Facebook, thought that let the side down quite a bit, but it’s still a great instrument.

Also had this problem with my P. Sheilded it and it sorted it. The electronics seem on the cheaper end too to be honest for this price point, (licensed tuners over the ‘USA’ hip shots too) especially with the price increase since they first came out. Having said that, I still have mine and it’s sounds and feels great, but not sure I would buy another one over a fender / something pre owned at their current price.

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18 hours ago, Reggaebass said:

Just my opinion and because I’m a fender fan boy, but for what the modern vintage cost I’d be looking at the AVRI models like the 62/63 or earlier, if you can find one, I’ve been looking for a while and there’s not many around 

That’s just what I’ve done. I’ve bought the 2016 AV ‘63 this morning over on The Fretboard Forum. I can see you’ve been looking at it and commenting, so I hope you’re not too miffed with me for buying it! 
 

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1 hour ago, ossyrocks said:

That’s just what I’ve done. I’ve bought the 2016 AV ‘63 this morning over on The Fretboard Forum. I can see you’ve been looking at it and commenting, so I hope you’re not too miffed with me for buying it! 
 

Rob

I thought it had sold until he bumped it this morning, no problem, enjoy your bass it looks great 

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