P-Bass Club (Part 2) Precision Decisions

[pepelaici]

Only one issue in that thread, I do not agree with "Jim C." but to each his own.

But, glad ot see it was played.
That's different.
So long as you keep playing it.
Heck, my Precision will one day be vintage.
It's only 9 now, but I've only dinged it once and it's in a spot my arm covers.
Taking care and not caring enough are different.
But please, try and be a bit clearer, I almost thought you insane.


How 'bout your Lorenzo, it's P-Bodied correct?

Yes I'm insane !!! But not in every matter... This bass is an investment... Some buy shares in Wall Street, but I buy basses... I love basses... I think the best investment one can do is putting the money in something you love...I will sell it one day... I've have enough basses to enjoy... And I'm not rich enough to afford playing with this one..

Lorenzo is a P-bass style body with a Jazz Bass style neck and Pickups..

I'm sorry if my English isn't clear enough... I'm not an English speaking person.... be tolerant please...

 

[Electra Player]

Your English is fine, but I suppose a few terms get lost in the mix. I was just startled a bass could go truly unplayed for so long.

No worries. You speak better English than some of my friends.

 

[pepelaici]

Your English is fine, but I suppose a few terms get lost in the mix. I was just startled a bass could go truly unplayed for so long.

No worries. You speak better English than some of my friends.

In fact this P-Bass ins a no-gigged bass rather than a no-played one

 

[KirinRammer]

Here's my MIJ Fernandes P bass from the 1980s.
IMHO, the nicest sunburst finish i ever laid eyes on.

 

[NorCal Dog]

here's a new p in the stable

it's a Mark Hoppus Jazz that i've modded with,

CTS 250k pots
.1mfd OrangeDrop cap
'62 Jazz control plate
Switchcraft jack
SD SPB-1 pickup
black pg screws
Tusq Nut
TI JazzFlats
Shaller StrapLoks

with more wood with the jazz body, & the pickup position slightly forward towards the neck than the regular P's, this thing sounds PHENOMENAL

 

[User364378]

here's a new p in the stable

it's a Mark Hoppus Jazz that i've modded with,

CTS 250k pots
.1mfd OrangeDrop cap
'62 Jazz control plate
Switchcraft jack
SD SPB-1 pickup
black pg screws
Tusq Nut
TI JazzFlats
Shaller StrapLoks

with more wood with the jazz body, & the pickup position slightly forward towards the neck than the regular P's, this thing sounds PHENOMENAL

does a jazz with p pickup count as a P ???

 

[NorCal Dog]

does a jazz with p pickup count as a P ???

i certainly think so, it may look like a typical jazz, but it sounds like a P should, but mo' betta
it goes great with my Highway One P

 

[User364378]

i certainly think so, it may look like a typical jazz, but it sounds like a P should, but mo' betta
it goes great with my Highway One P

ok

 

[Basstovsky]

Here's my MIJ Fernandes P bass from the 1980s.
IMHO, the nicest sunburst finish i ever laid eyes on.

That IS a very nice sunburst, nice smooth transitions and wide band of red

 

[bassist4dalord]

here's a new p in the stable

it's a Mark Hoppus Jazz that i've modded...

 

[Electra Player]

here's a new p in the stable

it's a Mark Hoppus Jazz that i've modded with,

CTS 250k pots
.1mfd OrangeDrop cap
'62 Jazz control plate
Switchcraft jack
SD SPB-1 pickup
black pg screws
Tusq Nut
TI JazzFlats
Shaller StrapLoks

with more wood with the jazz body, & the pickup position slightly forward towards the neck than the regular P's, this thing sounds PHENOMENAL

I give that a 10.
A bit spare, but that's due to me being used to a Jazz with a full control plate and body.

 

[NorCal Dog]

I give that a 10.
A bit spare, but that's due to me being used to a Jazz with a full control plate and body.

thanks, i've finally got it finished & setup the way i want,,

now, all's left is to play the ever loving piss out of it

 

[Ezbass]

IMHO, the nicest sunburst finish i ever laid eyes on.

+1 Sweet.

 

[Sleeq]

^ its because its ash... if it was alder it would look worse.

 

[Sleeq]

^ its because its ash... if it was alder it would look worse.

 

[GlennW]

here's a new p in the stable

it's a Mark Hoppus Jazz that i've modded with,

CTS 250k pots
.1mfd OrangeDrop cap
'62 Jazz control plate
Switchcraft jack
SD SPB-1 pickup
black pg screws
Tusq Nut
TI JazzFlats
Shaller StrapLoks

with more wood with the jazz body, & the pickup position slightly forward towards the neck than the regular P's, this thing sounds PHENOMENAL

That's beautiful, one of the most tasteful basses I've ever seen (to me).

I wouldn't call it a P though, but who cares?...no matter what you call it it's perfect.

I had a '70 SG STD which bugged me beacuse of the black pickguard with about 20 chrome screws, made me feel like I was looking at a constellation. I always use black p/g screws on a black pickguard, and have painted screws white to blend in with a white pickguard.

 

[Electra Player]

I always use black p/g screws on a black pickguard, and have painted screws white to blend in with a white pickguard.

Gives it a very "tuxedo" look.

 

[Herrlster]

Anybody have any pics of a P-bass without a pickguard? Either one with just the control plate or nothing at all?

Also, I remember several months back seeing a picture on here of a guy who put a MM style pickguard over his blue P-bass to see what it looked like. It looked great but I cannot seem to remember which thread I saw it in. Any help on that?

 

[9mmMike]

Anybody have any pics of a P-bass without a pickguard? Either one with just the control plate or nothing at all?

Also, I remember several months back seeing a picture on here of a guy who put a MM style pickguard over his blue P-bass to see what it looked like. It looked great but I cannot seem to remember which thread I saw it in. Any help on that?

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=512208

 

[JohnM2001]

Parts P