Recent content by meadeam

Can you tell if the neck came from an older Fender Bronco, or a later Squier? At any rate, I'm interested. I've been looking for a shortscale Mustang and am not thrilled with the newer offerings and can't afford vintage. EDIT: I'm not sure there ever was a Fender Bronco Bass?

Never played either one. It will be easier to get hands on a Mustang without having to buy one first. I'm interested in a short scale. The Warren Ellis model has a pickup that was apparently designed to work well though guitar pedals and amps. I think that would be an interesting option...

I'm adding both covers to see how I like them because I like the look. The bridge cover will house the occasional mute, and I'm going to see how I like anchoring my thumb and/or fingers on the pickup cover. As for the original intent, I'd say, as many people have in this thread, that the...

Exactly the bass I want... 70s J, black w/ tortoise guard, bound maple neck, rosewood with pearloid blocks. A little rich for my blood. I'll have to settle for a MIM RI, or a parts build. Congrats on a beautiful bass.

Wow, this is incredible. I absolutely loved Mad Season back then, and still do today. By '95 the bloom had fallen off of the Seattle scene, but I've always felt Mad Season was one of the best bands from that era even though they were technically a "super group". It is really cool that his...

I bought a Rumble 25 on a whim because it was cheap as a Sam Ash floor demo. I knew nothing about it, assumed because of its size it had a 10" speaker. I've used it for several jams with a garage rock trio. It kept up with a non-ham fisted drummer and a guitarist playing through a Music Man...

welp, guess there's only one way to find out... I've been wondering about these instruments for quit awhile.

Has anyone had luck putting a Fender licensed neck on a Xavier Precision Bass, or one of the P bodies sold through guitar fetish? They’re cheaper than the nicer Squiers and probably better quality than the lowest end Squiers. Maybe a fools errand but I might want to mess around with it.

lotta killer basses around here...

Why not gig with the T-40? Too heavy? I don't have one (I have a T-20) but I understand they weigh a ton. I'm not a gigging bassist, so I'm just curious if there are other reasons.

Just to put a point on this thread, I have been practicing specific things, using a timer, and journaling for 5 days now and I am already seeing improvement. It is very small, but in only 5 days I can see the benefit of conscientious practice. I've always known this is the way to go, but for...

Any recommends on where to start? Kit, or individually selected parts? I can solder alright, paint and woodwork beyond some sanding is what I would have trouble with now. I am temporarily without a shop.

I've been contemplating building a P-Bass. I'm afraid I won't wind up with something that plays as well as a factory Fender, so I keep putting it off. Yours looks nice.

I bought the Walking Bass Course from TalkingBass.net. That will cover a lot of the ground I want to cover and provide a roadmap which I desperately need to stay on track. I may keep a diary here of my practice and progress.

Perhaps. Ages ago I played clarinet and later trumpet in band and I learned to read reasonably well for those instruments. I can sort it out for the most part now, though I can't play straight off a chart. It's a skill I haven't made time for thus far, but I may add it in.