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FDP Forum / Fender Bass Guitars and Bass Amps / I've melted down to one good bass.
(This message was last edited by eb2jim at 05:34 PM, Jan 24th, 2012)
(This message was last edited by Lewis at 05:26 PM, Jan 25th, 2012)
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FDP Forum / Fender Bass Guitars and Bass Amps / I've melted down to one good bass.
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eb2jim
usa
boomJan 24th, 2012 05:32 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I have been getting to that mindset of late as well. I had to bury some family and watch that process, and am having my own health issues. I have to balance having a lot of stuff against how much I actually use it, and the fact that we can't take any of it with us. I got hit hard by theft about 15 years ago and lost the ones that I actually loved the most, and that is horrible. They weren't worth as much then, and I don't want to have it happen again.
So, with the senior housing bass in mind, I will eventually be down to my old EB-2. I have loved it for ages, have the most fun with it, and - lets face it - it is a lot easier to sell an old Fender. So over the next few years, I will pare down, and spread the love. I am being positive by hoping I have a next few years. In case I lose the memories, I will have some pictures.
Lewis
USA
Who is E. Sandoval?Jan 24th, 2012 06:10 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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You no longer own a split-coil P???
What are you... nuts? How could you do that? Are you feeling OK lately? How's your hearing? You better see a doctor or a shrink or something!
As far as I know, if you get rid of your split-coil P, you might as well get rid of all of 'em.
You'll be back. It's just a matter of time ;^)
edmonstg
Newberg, Oregon
Fender...never say never.Jan 25th, 2012 06:54 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I had my head examined. The result? It's mostly all there. But I know what you mean about not having a P around.
Truth is, the wide necks are starting to get to me. I looked in the mirror the other day and suddenly realized I'm not young anymore.
I'm counting on the Jazz bass neck I have extending my playing life.
George
Smuggit
UK - EnglandJan 25th, 2012 11:50 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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"Extending my playing life" has to be what it's all about George. Practicality. I'd love a low-slung two-seat sports car, but can't get in them anymore!
It's just great to have owned and loved so many great bases, and who cares if there's a P tone or two your current bass doesn't quite manage. It's all in the fingers anyway, and a nice narrow neck sure helps! A jazz would be - and will eventually be - my choice too.
Enjoy!
Iconoclast
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The bitter comes out
...batter on a stollen guitar!Jan 25th, 2012 01:56 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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You need an A neck P, George. ;^)
edmonstg
Newberg, Oregon
Fender...never say never.Jan 25th, 2012 05:18 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Clast...pure genius.
George
Lewis
USA
Who is E. Sandoval?Jan 25th, 2012 05:22 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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If you find a P neck with a "B" width and the right profile, it won't be hard on your hands like the bigger C necks with the wide flat or baseball bat profiles.
Anther option if you have to go with the skinny neck is put an A neck on your P.
IMO, you just aint going to get that sweet P sound out of a Jazz. And sound is the most important part.
Sorry folks! For some reason, I didn't see Iconoclast A neck suggestion. But that is the way to go!
liverbird
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Searching for L40278.Jan 25th, 2012 06:55 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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George, you'll be an inspirational bassist for many years to come - whether that's playing one jazz or a dozen precisions...
Heart & soul of the FDP, as far as I'm concerned!
Tri0de
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Don't worry what
people think, they don't do it oftenJan 25th, 2012 10:00 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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1981 G&L L2000e.
Been my number one for nearly 30 years.
edmonstg
Newberg, Oregon
Fender...never say never.Jan 26th, 2012 05:17 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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liverbird...how kind. You've made my day.
I'm inspired by the suggestions to think about a "B" neck. I do have an early 68 P neck, Brazil, transition, that is a B and has a wonderful profile. Now, if the right P were to come along...wouldn't have to be fancy...this neck could find a new place to hang out.
Oh no, I'm back at it again. No hope for an addict.
As for all my P friends, if you were to play this stack I have I think it would be easier for you to understand why I did what I did. It's quite a nice bass.
George
Bubbalou
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THE LOW END OF UPPER TEJASJan 26th, 2012 06:00 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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"As for all my P friends, if you were to play this stack I have I think it would be easier for you to understand why I did what I did. It's quite a nice bass."
George, I fully understand. I love P's but the neck on a J is pure heavenly and it does have a variety of tones it can do.
digiboy
New York CityJan 26th, 2012 06:48 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Aren't J and P necks interchangeable? If you want a P but find the J neck easier to play, wouldn't a simple swap get you there? In fact, aren't there specific Fender issued P models with J necks?
C'mon George. You must have considered that! Fess up. Ya fell in love with the J-stacker and so the P's went begging. You got a taste of strange and "tonal lust" got the better of you. Yer not the the first guy, won't be the last. Can't blame you for that.
I actually find the wider P necks more comfortable to play. I have been tempted to go after a J bass for those tonal options and then do the opposite, swap out the neck for a nice wide P style. (interesting that AFAIK Fender has never offered a J model with a P neck. I guess the demand has been more for the other way around)
Bubbalou
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THE LOW END OF UPPER TEJASJan 26th, 2012 06:59 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I believe George uses TI Jazz Flats and I have to say (after he talked me into it) they sounded better, no incredibly good on a Jazz I had. Liked them on the Jazz better even better than I did on a P. I have to say I really like the clear coated DR Silver Stars rounds on my Jazz. If I had a second Jazz I would put the TI's on them for that authentic early 60's smooth tone.
edmonstg
Newberg, Oregon
Fender...never say never.Jan 26th, 2012 07:18 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I do love TI flats and currently have them on the stack.
George
waxcomb
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bassist, Stone SoupJan 28th, 2012 02:25 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I'm sure that no matter what you play, you sound like yourself. Play what you like, like what you play.
pacobass
canadaJan 28th, 2012 07:58 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Hey George, just buy a used '50 mexican P and change the nut for a
standard P one (B).
Very easy to do for $10. and you end up with a great sounding comfortable bass!
That's what I did and couldn't be happier!
P.
Lewis
USA
Who is E. Sandoval?Jan 29th, 2012 01:36 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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"Oh no, I'm back at it again. No hope for an addict"
That's OK... you're not alone!
edmonstg
Newberg, Oregon
Fender...never say never.Jan 30th, 2012 04:46 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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paco...nice suggestion.
I'm currently getting my P-bass kicks on my backup bass, which I really do like and which I actually used on the gig the other night just to keep familiar with the slightly wider neck.
It's a Classic 50s Squire single-coil in delicious honey blonde and it does sound and play very well for the $300 bucks I paid for it, plus the cost of a SD Anqiquity II replacement pickup and an All Parts replacement harness.
George
Bubbalou
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THE LOW END OF UPPER TEJASJan 30th, 2012 11:05 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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"It's a Classic 50s Squire single-coil in delicious honey blonde"
Hey George, that bass is absolutely no good!
Send it to me so I can get rid of your misery.
;)
Contrapuntal
TorontoFeb 4th, 2012 04:57 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Long time since posting here. But happened on your post George and like you I'm down to just a few ( three) basses now (Laklands) though I usually only play the same one at gigs. But I found myself getting that "itch" again and have started looking around in old haunts like FDP! At which point I think of all the lovely basses (including one of yours - that Fiesta Red Fullerton) that have passed through my hands.
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