Recent content by mattstrange

I can't remember who inspired me to pick up the bass 'way back when' but Tim Chandler (DA, The Choir, etc.) is the one who inspires me today. I spent 20 years in the 'wilderness' of playing nothing but piano, but even then it was always Tim's lines that drew my attention. When an opportunity to...

Update: I got a chance to play my friend's 70s era Telecaster PB, and its fine. I'll be ordering a Cabronita as soon as my tax refund comes home. Thanks to all who provided input; you made my decision less nerve-wracking for sure.

OK, I'll see if I can get my paws on it. Thanks! Yep, I measured this SR300; it's just under 1.5"

Thanks for the replies. Guess I got some thinkin' to do. I had a thought: the friend who loaned me the Ibanez also has an older Fender Telecaster Bass that he picked up used years ago. He wouldn't let me borrow that one (go figure!) but I'm sure he'd let me play it a bit, to compare the feel...

I was doing google research on the Fender Cabronita Precision Bass, and discovered this goldmine of info.

I need a bit of advice. After a 20 year absence from playing guitar (rhythm, not bass, but I did tinker with bass a little back then) I've been recruited to play bass for our church worship band. I borrowed a friend's bass (well, one of his many!) to see if I could remember anything. After a...