Jamerson's on Squier CV P bass?

[davidsmashdrums]

how can I tell if my Squier Classic Vibe P bass can handle the FunkMachine James Jamerson 52,73,95,110 LaBella's?

Any one have them on there Squier CV basses?

Or should I go to the
Mediums LaBella deep talkin
49,69,89,109 first?

thanks guys any ideas?
cause all basses can't handle the Jamerson's right?

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[C.Linton]

I don't see why not.

[wshines1892]

You may have to redo the setup because of heavier gauge and what not, but it wouldn't damage the bass in any way.

[Mrdak]

Definitely set it up for the heavier strings, and keep your bass in the case. Don't leave it on a stand where it will react to the daily changes in the humidity and temps. If the neck does pull forward, even if it's cased all of the time, try the 760FL set.

[Mastermold]

If your truss rod works, just adjust it until the action is where you want it. It may take a few tweaks to get it right if the strings are really pulling hard, but that's what a truss rod is for.

[makkE]

I have a 50's CV Squier. Just put on a labella set, 49-109. The Jamerson set is just a bit heavier. It handles it just fine. Changed from 45-100 chromes, only needed to adjust the trussrod slightly. YMMV depending on what strings/gauge you change from.

Also, I don't think any P could not handle these, that's the kind of tension/gauge they were made for in the first place.

[davidsmashdrums]

How do you like the 760FM's in comparison to 45-100 chromes?

Originally Posted by makkE

I have a 50's CV Squier. Just put on a labella set, 49-109. The Jamerson set is just a bit heavier. It handles it just fine. Changed from 45-100 chromes, only needed to adjust the trussrod slightly. YMMV depending on what strings/gauge you change from.

Also, I don't think any P could not handle these, that's the kind of tension/gauge they were made for in the first place.

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[davidsmashdrums]

JAMERSONS or 760FM man I just don't
Know? ?????

[DylanB]

Do you want the heavy heavy strings because you find your normal set doesn't have enough tension? Don't get Jamerson's just because it's the gauges he played with. He was a different animal. You probably couldn't play his bass.

Get the strings that correspond with your favourite gauge. I believe the La Bella flats are all the same except for the gauge (and therefore tension).

[davidsmashdrums]

Originally Posted by DylanB

Do you want the heavy heavy strings because you find your normal set doesn't have enough tension? Don't get Jamerson's just because it's the gauges he played with. He was a different animal. You probably couldn't play his bass.

Get the strings that correspond with your favourite gauge. I believe the La Bella flats are all the same except for the gauge (and therefore tension).

I think yes I just want to try another flatwound string on my CV p

Tried Chromes just have too much zing on em right away, so I want the thumpiest flats, but your right Jamerson's I may not be able to handle but 760FM might be fine or 45-105 GHS flats too I'm more pushing to the 49-109 LABELLAs 760FM's because I want to be close or there to That super thump of jamersons but with a better less tension that I can handle.
Thanks guys

[DylanB]

When I was shopping for my P5, I originally bought the 5-string Jamerson set, and I found them quite hard to play. I ordered the 760FM set to replace them and they're much better, although when it comes time to replace those I might even plump for the 760FL.

As I discovered, any improvement to the tone of the heavier strings will be cancelled out if you can't play them. Better to buy lighter strings and work up.

[BassBob1]

Originally Posted by davidsmashdrums

I think yes I just want to try another flatwound string on my CV p

Tried Chromes just have too much zing on em right away, so I want the thumpiest flats, but your right Jamerson's I may not be able to handle but 760FM might be fine or 45-105 GHS flats too I'm more pushing to the 49-109 LABELLAs 760FM's because I want to be close or there to That super thump of jamersons but with a better less tension that I can handle.
Thanks guys

If you want a lot of thump you should try a foam mute under the strings right up by the bridge. I love my chromes. they are old enough that the super brightness they have right out of the package is gone. Granted I have them on my jazz bass. Though no matter how old my chromes get and no matter what gauge they were the only way I can get what to my ears is thump is to palm mute or use a foam mute.

[davidsmashdrums]

very interesting, thank you

[davidsmashdrums]

Just order 760FM

[bluesdogblues]

I use that Jamerson set on my Precision Basses, and I'm very happy.

[davidsmashdrums]

Thought I was buying 760FM for $36 at elderly.com wow, they turned out to only me $25 on sale or something. Love It

[faulknersj]

Want the Jamerson sound? Don't forget to buy a sponge at Ace hardware and cut a foam mute to put under the strings by the bridge.

[davidsmashdrums]

Can't wait for the LaBella's 760FM going to add a bridge cover too to my CV P !