Recent content by michael5959

Hi everyone, I recently took up the bass after playing guitar for 20+ years. I play in a 6 piece garage band group with 2 guitars, keyboard, drums and vocals, playing mainly vintage R&R. We do a few small to mid-size gigs per yr. I play a '78 Fender Mustang bass, and am currently using a...

I ask because I came across a '77 in pretty good condition, with the original case, but the original split coil p/u has been swapped out for a p-pickup. I can get it for $575-$600. Is that a fair deal? Mike.

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has experience with swapping out the pick-up on a Mustang Bass, to a P-bass pick up. Do you get a significant improvement in sound quality/performance & is it worth it ? Also, considering swapping it out for a Darkstar P/U. Would dropping in a single Darkstar...

I am interested in the Stu Hamm Urge 1 MIA Bass (need short-med scale). I found one at a local dealer in really nice condition, with the original case, but they wont go below $1175. This price seems a bit high, I was hoping to get one for $800-$900, but they are tough to find & I haven't...

I am looking at picking up a short or med scale bass (wrist injury forces downsizing), and am considering a used RI (CIJ)Mustang or used Standard Urge MIM bass. I have played a Mustang, felt it was good, not great but good. Never played an Urge Bass, read good & not so good things about...

He didn't know it was modded, someone gave it to him. I offered $400, he's thinking about it. If I get it, I was considering putting a Darkstar in it, since it can't really be taken back to original. Anyone done that or have any opinions ?

FYI - the only mod is the change from split-coil to p-base pickup. The rest is stock. In changing from split coil to p-pickup, does the body have to be routed out, or is it a drop in? Thanks, Mike.

Hi, I am interested in thoughts on a fair price for a Vintage 1977 Mustang Bass in good-excellent condition that I am considering buying. It is dark-red color with a black pick guard; color is either transparent red or wine. It is in really good condition except for a pretty significant...

Hi, I am interested in picking up a Fender Mustang SS bass, and was wondering what the differences were in a vintage model vs MIJ reissue (other than age, collectability and price). FYI, I am looking for something to play. - Do they feel about the same when playing them and is the weight...