Let's spread some musical misinformation

[Jay2U]

The P-Bass is named P because it was Leo's 16th design attempt. The 15 designs (A-Bass through O-Bass) that came before the P didn't make it for various reasons. It was only later that Leo realized that the 10th design, the J-Bass, could become a bestseller too. Later those basses were called Precision and Jazz.

 

[PillO]

The P-Bass is named P because it was Leo's 16th design attempt. The 15 designs (A-Bass through O-Bass) that came before the P didn't make it for various reasons. It was only later that Leo realized that the 10th design, the J-Bass, could become a bestseller too. Later those basses were called Precision and Jazz.

Thanks for clearing that up. I thought P was for prototype and J was for adJusted prototype. PJ meaning that the "Proper Jig" was used in making the body.

 

[PsyDocHill]

The P-Bass is named P because it was Leo's 16th design attempt. The 15 designs (A-Bass through O-Bass) that came before the P didn't make it for various reasons. It was only later that Leo realized that the 10th design, the J-Bass, could become a bestseller too. Later those basses were called Precision and Jazz.

 

[ZenG]

Fender has decided to stop making basses for ten years in order for people to free themselves from the dark cloud of everything Fender hanging over them.

Fender spokespeople said they feared they were holding mankind back and that some musicians actually had a phobia that that they were traveling backwards in time.

 

[PillO]

Fender has decided to stop making basses for ten years in order for people to free themselves from the dark cloud of everything Fender hanging over them.

Fender spokespeople said they feared they were holding mankind back and that some musicians actually had a phobia that that they were traveling backwards in time.

And the 10 years that they have decided not to manufacture are 1962-1978. All basses made from 1962-1978 are being recalled for destruction. Original owners with a valid receipt will be compensated with the full amount paid including taxes as reported on the receipt.

Note that Fender changed to metric time in 1980, thus the decade being 1962-1978.

 

[Imaginary Pony]

The P-Bass is named P because it was Leo's 16th design attempt. The 15 designs (A-Bass through O-Bass) that came before the P didn't make it for various reasons. It was only later that Leo realized that the 10th design, the J-Bass, could become a bestseller too. Later those basses were called Precision and Jazz.

Are you saying that Leo didn't get it right first time?,,,,

That's not just misinformation, that's

 

[Jay2U]

Are you saying that Leo didn't get it right first time?,,,,

That's not just misinformation, that's

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[ZenG]

Leo's first bass was one that he bought in kit form from Popular Mechanics.

 

[Jay2U]

Leo's first bass was one that he bought in kit form from Popular Mechanics.

It took quite a while till he found out why nylon strings didn't work.

 

[micguy]

Your bass will resonate longer if you put the lower tuned strings closer to the floor. And yes, that's the best setup for metal.

 

[Jay2U]

Your bass will resonate longer if you put the lower tuned strings closer to the floor. And yes, that's the best setup for metal.

Hanging your bass just one inch above the floor helps a lot.

 

[Jay2U]

Meet the hardcore metal players...

 

[zontar]

Paul Gilbert & Billy Sheehan didn't actually play their own instruments in Mr Big.
They were miming to the instrumental prowess of El Kabong & Danny Bonaduce

 

[pklima]

The P-Bass is named P because it was Leo's 16th design attempt. The 15 designs (A-Bass through O-Bass) that came before the P didn't make it for various reasons. It was only later that Leo realized that the 10th design, the J-Bass, could become a bestseller too. Later those basses were called Precision and Jazz.

Kenny G owned the G bass prototype, but he gave it to Warren G as a gift when they performed together.

 

[Jay2U]

Kenny G owned the G bass prototype, but he gave it to Warren G as a gift when they performed together.

Gee, I didn't know this.

 

[Imaginary Pony]

Kenny G owned the G bass prototype, but he gave it to Warren G as a gift when they performed together.

Kenny got the bass after winning a bet with It's original owner, Maurice Gibb, of the Bee Gees.

 

[PillO]

The primary difference between Fender and Squier basses and guitars is that Squier products are waterproof. In fact, Squier basses can be played underwater.

 

[Shannon]

Rock music was first invented by Fred 'Fats' Flintsone, of Bedrock. His daughter Pebbles would even travel through time to record stuff in the 1980s.

 

[ZenG]

The primary difference between Fender and Squier basses and guitars is that Squier products are waterproof. In fact, Squier basses can be played underwater.

I can only get 4 or 5 bars in before I have to come up for air...

 

[ZenG]

You can play hot licks if you lick your bass strings before playing.

If you don't want to play hot licks and just want to lick your strings...that's o.k.