"Different" P basses?

[bassclef112]

Whoa! That's awesome! I've been wanting to build a P/MM bass for a while. How well do the pickups match up in volume? That's probably one heck of a versatile bass, I would think.
If you don't mind me asking, how much did it cost you?

Thanks again. The pickups are pretty close in volume, but of course, the bridge pickup is always a little less because the string excursion is. The OBP-3 is an excellent pre and the blend will give you whatever you want.
I accumulated all the parts across several years. I would say that the entire thing, including pro assembly/wiring, was somewhere just south of $2K, but I didn't feel it as such since it took so long to get the pieces. IMO it is certainly worth every nickel - it's a real joy to play and is pretty easy on the eyes.

 

[IotaNet]

This has been posted before but to my way of thinking, this is an example of a 1970's Japanese interpretation of the P-Bass ...

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... courtesy of Yamaha.

 

[RSchuster]

this german that i found just few minutes ago

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graphite neck with bubinga body...yummi

This thing is gorgeous!

 

[Captain Chaos]

I always wanted to see a bass with a MM pup at the bridge, a J pup at the neck and a P pup in between.

 

[bongomania]

I always wanted to see Charo slapping on a P-bass.

 

[Sufenta]

U.S. Masters. They do 4 string too. Almost bought this one too but changed my mind at the last minute!
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Yeah, very good call on the last minute mind change.

 

[DWBass]

Yeah, very good call on the last minute mind change.

Why do you say that?

I actually did order it but they were backordered and I really wanted another Fender (Deluxe V) so I cancelled! I'd still like to play one though!

 

[Sufenta]

I can appreciate interpretations on the P-bass theme, but there comes a point where simply putting a P-style pickup on any hunk of wood will not make that HOW P-style. Case in point.

 

[teotmb]

+1 Warmoth P

Warmoth Black Korina Body, Status P-Neck, DiMarzio PUs

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I have another P-Bass (Builder unknown) with Mahagony Body, one-piece Maple neck (tele-style) and DiMarzio PU. Imho Mahagony is a nice alternative to the standard body-woods.

My favorite P-style bass is the Yamaha Attitude though, if it just wouldn´t be so neck-heavy.

 

[Sundogue]

That's really a nice looking P-Bass. I love natural finishes.

 

[JAUQO III-X]

Scroll down until you see the P/J Bass that pat Wilkins offers(and he does a P Bass only model as well).

http://www.wilkinsguitars.com/gallery1.html

 

[TheSuzie]

If I was not almost paralyzed with back spasms at the moment, I would still miss this one. One heavy bass but it got some great sounds. Heck, I still do miss it, except that you really don't want to listen to me try to play fretless.

Peace,
S

 

[M.D.S.]

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Damn I wish I had one of these...

EDIT: Woah! That bass is for sale on that site! Wonder how much that one is going for...

 

[Sundogue]

Damn I wish I had one of these...

EDIT: Woah! That bass is for sale on that site! Wonder how much that one is going for...

Is that in the shape of Texas? No, wait...that's Connecticut...no?

A little help here guys...what country or state is this bass shaped after?

 

[phxlbrmpf]

+1 Warmoth P

Warmoth Black Korina Body, Status P-Neck, DiMarzio PUs

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I have another P-Bass (Builder unknown) with Mahagony Body, one-piece Maple neck (tele-style) and DiMarzio PU. Imho Mahagony is a nice alternative to the standard body-woods.

My favorite P-style bass is the Yamaha Attitude though, if it just wouldn´t be so neck-heavy.

Wow, the J/P/J configuration looks better than I thought it would. I've heard some horror stories of basses with too many pickups tempering with the ability of the strings to ring, is there any truth in them?

 

[Sufenta]

+1 Warmoth P

Warmoth Black Korina Body, Status P-Neck, DiMarzio PUs

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Damn, if that just had a MM p/u on it I'd sell my first born for it.

 

[teotmb]

That's really a nice looking P-Bass. I love natural finishes.

Thanks. It took me quite a while to decide wheter to let Warmoth paint it transparant or to aply the oil/wax finish by myself (which was more work than I expected). But now I´m very pleased with the natural look.

@ phxlbrmpf

Imho the influence is very subtle and it depends on the PU´s whether the strings are damped or not. The DiMarzios have pretty strong magnets but i don´t have the impression that they degrade the sound.

Otoh I didn´t intend to create an bass with super-detailed, airy sound. I wanted a meaty, full-bodied sound and that´s what it delivers.

@ Sufenta

Well, Warmoth does Pickup routing for MM-basses as well (like on bassclef112´s Dinky P, which looks stunning) and for far less than your first born. Btw, they are very helpful and fast responding. Shipping ist extremly fast too.

 

[Sundogue]

Well, Warmoth does Pickup routing for MM-basses as well (like on bassclef112´s Dinky P, which looks stunning) and for far less than your first born. Btw, they are very helpful and fast responding. Shipping ist extremly fast too.

I ordered a neck from Warmoth and Jay responds to my e-mails within about five minutes of mine being sent and he's answered every question I could think of asking.

They also originally said my neck would take 6 to 8 weeks...but I should have it sometime this week (4 1/2 weeks).

 

[spiritbass]

My main player:
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[Iridescentone]

Here's my custom Jon Hill bass. Alder body, FMT.

Jackson pups, passive array. The P pup is reversed ala Sklar/Prestia. Remarkably punchy and clear sounding, all freqs well represented. Very quiet at all settings.