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I have two P's. This one is my main bass, gets 95% of my playing time. It is a 1971, and I've had it for about 18 years now. Paid $395 for it at the time with the original hardshell case. Already had the EMG active pickup and BadAss bridge on it.
I also have what is supposed to be a `73. It has a 2000 replacment neck on it. I won't bore you with the long story I was given about his bass, let's just say that when I saw the silverburst finish with the tort pickguard, I had to have it! And, fwiw... the pickguard from my `71 above fits on it perfectly and all the screw holes line up....
Real interested as to how that giant humbucker sounds. (sorry if you answered already. I can't get through the entire way.)
My 1962ish P
the peghead logo, the shiny poly finish and the CBS tuning keys denote that it's more likely a '72 than a '62.
Here's one of my favorites. It's and American Ash P-bass in translucent white with a Lollar pickup, flatwounds and Hoveland tone cape. It does sound very, very good! If I were to guess, I would say the fretboard is ebony.
Man, that is sweet! What year is that?
Do any of you P-Bass owners know if the bridge covers normally came with the mutes in them back in day?
Like this:
(hope you dont mind i used your picture eutgard)
Like this:
(hope you dont mind i used your picture eutgard)
Yeah, they did.
On the original single pickup P-Basses there was a foam strip under the bridge cover - which is why you see so many of those covers reversed so that the foam damper doesn't affect the strings vibrations.
When the split pickup P-Bass variation was introduced, the bridge cover had a similar foam strip on the underside.
On the Jazz basses, the original format had the mutes mounted as 4 individual foam sections on the body between the bridge and the bridge pickup. This was shortly changed to a simple foam strip under the bridge cover.
Here's some pics from the wonderful reference book: The Fender Bass
On the original single pickup P-Basses there was a foam strip under the bridge cover - which is why you see so many of those covers reversed so that the foam damper doesn't affect the strings vibrations.
When the split pickup P-Bass variation was introduced, the bridge cover had a similar foam strip on the underside.
On the Jazz basses, the original format had the mutes mounted as 4 individual foam sections on the body between the bridge and the bridge pickup. This was shortly changed to a simple foam strip under the bridge cover.
Here's some pics from the wonderful reference book: The Fender Bass
Can I get in ??
From L-R: M. Dirnt Signature MIM, 01 American Std MIA white, 01 American Std MIA blue, 01 American Std MIA black, 57 RI MIA and 2001 50th Anniversary in case w/goodies.
I guess I like 2001-Ps..
Mark
From L-R: M. Dirnt Signature MIM, 01 American Std MIA white, 01 American Std MIA blue, 01 American Std MIA black, 57 RI MIA and 2001 50th Anniversary in case w/goodies.
I guess I like 2001-Ps..
Mark
Here's my 1959 refin. There are a few changed parts, but it sounds KILLER. I've had this one for years.
Like two peas in a Pod
Mark Hoppus Sig in shell pink (yeah I read the rules, the Mark Hoppus is pure P-bass so I'm posting it lol) and a MIJ 70RI P in sonic blue
Mark Hoppus Sig in shell pink (yeah I read the rules, the Mark Hoppus is pure P-bass so I'm posting it lol) and a MIJ 70RI P in sonic blue
Can't get my new pics up yet so this'll have to do for now.
'05 MIM Deluxe
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[excuse the bands on the wall. I told you this is old.]
Do i get a number?
I see a Nirvana poster
awwwwjyea
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