NPBD - New project bass day.

Well, yes, it's another bass. 4th in two years but I can stop anytime I want. Yup. Anyway, here's how I justified it to myself and Mrs Myself this time round.

Two reasons. a) I've always wanted a PJ and b) in 30-odd years the biggest bass mod I ever made was changing the PG on my Jazz, so it's about time I got more intimate with my instruments. It's mostly a confidence thing; I'm naturally concerned about screwing up a decent bass but you've got to start somewhere, I guess. I considered buying a cheap kit and building something but I don't really have the time to get that involved and, TBH, none of the kits really appealed to me, range and quality-wise.

So, something that I can play straight away and upgrade/modify as I go along then. I thought about secondhand but couldn't find a PJ in my area and when I looked further afield, there wasn't much difference between 'price plus shipping' and something like a cheap new Squier. One quick check online and GuitarGuitar in Epsom, UK have an Affinity PJ reduced to £199 with free shipping, so it was a done deal. That's a pretty legit justification, right? ;-)

Now it's time to open Pandora's Box. Recommendations. I like black basses, so black hardware and possibly a black neck swap if it's the right one (or maybe a refinish). Naturally, a pup upgrade. I'm mulling Lindy Fralins but a friend has suggested Kent Armstrongs. I'm up for hearing more ideas though. Oh, and passive is my preference.

Pics.