Recent content by insomniabass

My '52 Precision it sounds like a monster and was worth every penny

Thanks for all the helpful feedback (and even the unhelpful, sarcastic feedback). I got the neck off, everything checked out fine. yes I actually plan to play this instrument (it is funny how people think they know your motivations when they have never met you). And no, I am not going to...

After months of shopping, I bought a 1952 P bass through a well known vintage instrument web site. The bass has arrived from the seller and seems to be exactly as described, and as was shown on the web site. I inspected the bridge serial number and it matches to 1951. My question is whether to...

Jimmy, I really appreciate your quick response. You are among the most active , consistent and helpful commentators. Thanks again.

I am ready to buy my first Class D amp since I am too old and weak to lug my SVT around. I have read 7 pages of post on this thread from 2013 to present. Today I tried out the PF-800 run through a an Ampeg PF-115HE, and later tried out a Mesa Subway D-800 run through a Mesa 15 cab. I must say...

Thanks for this info. Regardong your question, I am on a classic rock and R&D band with 2 guitars and drums. Practice will be moderately loud. I will not be miked or DI for most gigs. I do want to be very hi-fi

I am too old and weak to lug around my Ampeg SVT Classic around. I am ready to look at a class D lightweight amp. What are the pros and cons of Mesa Boogie versus Mark bass? Any other makes that ought to be in the mix? And, for small clubs of 100-200 people, which cab would you put with a 400+...

True, value is indeed whatever a buyer is willing to spend and a seller is willing to accept.... For example, a desperate buyer will pay more, and a reluctant buyer would pay less. As I have an 'average' level of interest in this instrument, I am asking the forum what would be the average price...

I have come across a 1952 P-Bass that has been refinished, also with a replaced chrome pick-up guard, and a replaced pick guard. Everything else (body, neck, pick ups, control knobs, pots, bridge, nut, machines, and bridge guards) are original. Assuming it plays well (I have not got my hands on...

is this bass still available for sale?

I practice unplugged 75% of the time. Mostly when I am watching TV. That way I can get an extra hour per day of semi-practice time, noodling around while keeping my hands on the instrument. Also, I like to put my ear directly on the body of my Fender Jazz ’74… it is an amazing sound, so much...

I play bass because of John Paul Jones.... but not because of Zoso, but because of Led Zep II. His playing on "What is and What Should Never Be", along with the Lemon Song, and "Ramble On" is inspirational. have you ever noticed how his bass track is bounced back and forth between the left and...

This has all been very helpful information, and thank all of you very much. What I have learned from this is: (1) there is nothing wrong with a relic/re-issue vintage, but.... I want an old one. Why? Because I want one (I am shallow!). (2) I also learned that if you are getting an old one, than...

I am yearning for a vintage Fender Precision, from the 1950's or 1960s. I have been window shopping on eBay and see that the 1950s are very expensive, so I am guessing it will have to be a 60s for me Here is my question: Are Fender Precisions like wines? I mean, are some years better than...