aardys Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 do any of you like the cover over the bridge on a p bass. i sorta like the vintage look of it, but cant make my mind up . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonshelley01 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 My Squier Classic Vibes 60's Precision has one on as standard and I think it looks quite classy. I wouldn't install one on another bass however, as you have to remove it to change the strings and I would be concerned that the regular screwing/unscrewing would weaken the wood around the screws, eventually making it very loose or even fall off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I love them on Jazzes but they get in the way horrendously for my playing style. Precision I think look best with just the pickup cover on it's own . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I like the ashtrays in their full splendor. For me they don't get in the way at all as I always play with my fingers just behind the pickup cover on both a Jazz and a Precision. Personally I don't think you can beat the look of a Fender bass with all it's ashtrays on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 My (actually my wife's, but she doesn't play any more) Squire should have bridge and pickup covers, except I've misplaced the pickup one. I really like the look with them both on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I was never a big fan until I bought a vintage Precision with the original ashtrays still in place. Now I really like them and wouldn't consider removing them. My Lakland Duck Dunn came with no ashtrays (of course) and I feel no great need to put any on. Go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I have ashtrays on both my basses & have done since the late 90s. Out of interest, does anyone happen to know if the bridge ashtray wll fit over an American Standard P-bass High Mass Vintage bridge? I assume it does because of the use of the word "vintage" but wonder if anyone has first hand knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Definitely in favour. It doesn't get in the way like a J bridge cover and with a set of Elixirs on you won't need to take it off for a good while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 [quote name='BurritoBass' post='519539' date='Jun 20 2009, 08:00 PM']I have ashtrays on both my basses & have done since the late 90s. Out of interest, does anyone happen to know if the bridge ashtray wll fit over an American Standard P-bass High Mass Vintage bridge? I assume it does because of the use of the word "vintage" but wonder if anyone has first hand knowledge.[/quote] If you are talking about the new model, yes it will. Here is a pic of my 2008 model with full covers, since traded. Jez [attachment=27429:SUNP0044.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender73 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Yep - love'em. They really complete the look of the bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnacleBob Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Yep, I'm with the majority on this one. As long as it fits with ur playing style the ol' P only looks right with all its chromeware in place. And a torty pickgaurd of course BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 What's your opinion on the effect on the tone? I hear some bassists who think the somewhat bell-like resonance of the bridge cover influences the resonance of the body and is picked up by the pickups, but most think that's pure rubbish and you can't hear a difference. And there's also bassists who say the pickup cover influences the flux and magnetic field of the pickup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 [quote name='jezzaboy' post='519548' date='Jun 20 2009, 08:11 PM']If you are talking about the new model, yes it will. Here is a pic of my 2008 model with full covers, since traded. Jez [attachment=27429:SUNP0044.JPG][/quote] Thanks Jez & very nice bass too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duarte Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 For me, the pickup cover gives me a place to rest my thumb for fingerstyle and rest my palm when slapping. It really helps with my technique... Looks badass too. Do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulfinger Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 [quote name='LeftyJ' post='519615' date='Jun 20 2009, 10:16 PM']What's your opinion on the effect on the tone? I hear some bassists who think the somewhat bell-like resonance of the bridge cover influences the resonance of the body and is picked up by the pickups, but most think that's pure rubbish and you can't hear a difference. And there's also bassists who say the pickup cover influences the flux and magnetic field of the pickup.[/quote] Can´t say I hear a difference in the amplified sound. Unplugged however, my P is noticeably louder with the covers on. They seem to act as some kind of resonance chamber. It´s not a huge difference but I can hear myself better when practicing in front of the TV . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert43 Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 I like them but on my SX P bass with a diffrent bridge it wont go on. I dont like the pickup covers but a funny thing is since I got my Rickenbacker 4003 copy , it came with the bridge pickup cover & I like playing it with it on. I have tried it both on & off but I have left it on. When some one worries about wood stripping etc on screws into body simple just remove the cover & fill up the hole with super glue.or expoy glue, Wait 1/2 hour & reinstall the screws it will make the wood like steel ie wont beable to stripp it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 [quote name='jezzaboy' post='519548' date='Jun 20 2009, 08:11 PM'][attachment=27429:SUNP0044.JPG][/quote] Ahh, is that the one that you just sold to Barry? Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Love the look of them, but unfortunately they don't agree with my playing technique I like to pluck directly above the pickup, & when playing with a pick sometimes dampen on the bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Never understood the fascination for the covers on Fenders. Was there a practical reason for the pickup covers? I know that the bridge cover held a foam string damper, but I can't see any possible use for the cover over the pickup. Were fender taking stylistic cues from Rickenbacker where the 'pickup cover' on the early models was actually part of the magnet assembly? Also from a retro PoV all I can remember is reading interviews with bassists in the 70s where they were nearly all saying that the first thing they did on getting a new Fender was to remove the covers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcrow Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 (edited) [quote name='aardys' post='519475' date='Jun 20 2009, 06:15 PM']do any of you like the cover over the bridge on a p bass. i sorta like the vintage look of it, but cant make my mind up .[/quote] you will need to keep the BPOM leo invented for through stringing a badass wont let you get an ashtray on they look cool though..ashtrays Edited June 21, 2009 by mrcrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyJay Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 [quote name='nick' post='519846' date='Jun 21 2009, 11:24 AM']Love the look of them, but unfortunately they don't agree with my playing technique I like to pluck directly above the pickup, & when playing with a pick sometimes dampen on the bridge.[/quote] +1 for me too. Loving the look, doesn't get played much: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=51455&view=findpost&p=511277"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&sho...st&p=511277[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Thought Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 My MIM P had them on when I got it-they lasted about ten minutes before they were off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 [quote name='BigRedX' post='520070' date='Jun 21 2009, 05:09 PM']Never understood the fascination for the covers on Fenders. Was there a practical reason for the pickup covers? I know that the bridge cover held a foam string damper, but I can't see any possible use for the cover over the pickup.[/quote] As I understand it, it's a handrest. In conjunction with the finger-rest on the "wrong" side, the intent was that you rest the edge of your palm on the cover, anchor your fingers on the rest & pluck with your thumb! I like the look of them but can't easily play with them in place - I either need to use the top of the pup as a thumbrest, or if I'm using a plectrum, rest the edge of my palm just behind the saddles. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcrow Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 [quote name='aardys' post='519475' date='Jun 20 2009, 06:15 PM']do any of you like the cover over the bridge on a p bass. i sorta like the vintage look of it, but cant make my mind up .[/quote] over the bridge dear friends....the pup one is a fools errand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 I've found the pickup cover for my Squire! [attachment=27531:P1040901.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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