Recent content by Upr1ght

I can answer the tone difference, from my personal experience; the $$ valuation is left up to you, your budget/means, and your hunger for extraordinary experiences. The one neck-through that I own is a Yamaha BB1200 from '79. This has been described as a P-bass on steroids, and I cannot...

My introduction to Ronnie Wood on the bass was at the Fillmore East, June of 1968, as the bottom end of the Jeff Beck Group, with Rod Stewart, & Micky Waller (ex-Mayall) and guest piano by Nicky Hopkins....yeah, he definitely had the sense of the instrument. When the Dead came on after Jeff...

Let's not forget "I Know What I Like" on Selling England....hook to the max!

When I was gigging "New Wave" etc in the late 70s, early 80s....I always looked forward to our covers of Elvis Costello tunes....BRUCE THOMAS...man, he put the joy back into the cover tune. Check out Party Girl from Armed Forces....versatile, kept you on your toes, and so musical. Also, I...

Yes, please go used....if you don't like it, you can resell at little or no loss. The rule of thumb for new gear is that its double the price of used. Other overlooked brands are Yamaha (the RBX series is hugely successful, with excellent consistency) and any USA-made Peavey basses (though the...

If you think a new nut is costly, you probably will want an inexpensive substitute for the nut file as well. Look up Lincoln Electric tip cleaners at your local hardware store....should run you about $4, and do a stellar job when used carefully. I concur with the Stew Mac tip of Super Glue...

A pleasure to find fellow admirers of Yamaha quality, and the BB's in particular! I've just acquired a 1979 BB1200, and now need one replacement saddle....any leads on getting something as massive as these originals? The lady who sold this to me did disclose that something was amiss with one...