NicJimBass
Flossin'? I thought your name was Munson!
Not that I know of. They were taking video, but I think it was mainly for the jumbotron during the gig. If anything pops up, I'll be sure to post it!
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Squier Vintage Modified Precision V: who's got one?
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Not that I know of. They were taking video, but I think it was mainly for the jumbotron during the gig. If anything pops up, I'll be sure to post it!
Hey yall
I was about to order the aguilar P5 for this, but looking through the thread ive seen that it sno t a direct relpacement.
Could those who know chime in on the pickups that do not require routing?
Been playing funk type stuff with horns and keys, just for reference.
Was interested in the p46, but im a little implatient...pluse not sure if it woul fit.
Thanks yall!
I was about to order the aguilar P5 for this, but looking through the thread ive seen that it sno t a direct relpacement.
Could those who know chime in on the pickups that do not require routing?
Been playing funk type stuff with horns and keys, just for reference.
Was interested in the p46, but im a little implatient...pluse not sure if it woul fit.
Thanks yall!
Sweetwater's got a couple sunbursts right now. had a white one a couple days ago but it's gone now.
Squier Vintage Modified P Bass V - 3-Color Sunburst | Sweetwater.com
I'm still quite happy with my white one btw
Squier Vintage Modified P Bass V - 3-Color Sunburst | Sweetwater.com
I'm still quite happy with my white one btw
Yikes. Those are both perilously close to 10lb.
I prefer the lighter, more resonant ones.
Still nice axes, especially if you want that sound.
I'm thinking of doing a refinish on a VMP5 to replicate a bass I have always loved the look of, and I require a White perloid Pickguard. Can anyone suggest where I could get one to fit this body?
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Legend. I did a search on Aust ebay but that didn't come up. He offers Int shipping so that's a bit odd.
Thanks heaps.
I have always loved Adam Clayton's Gold sparkle P (I think Bruno Mars Bass player rocked one of these when they played super bowl the other year), but I want it in a P5, so I might do a refinish on one of these to look like this:
The inlay stickers won't look exactly the same, but I can live with it.
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I bought one off twneagle on eBay. Nice mint green for my CAR P5.
Posted to the UK, fast and no probs. Recommended!
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I have a new gig: Six-piece South American-themed cover band, mixture of ethnic music and jazzy latin pop. The players are highly skilled, mostly older pros.
Due to a misunderstanding with the guy who invited me, I went to the first rehearsal imagining thumpy, muted tones.
I took the G-K Fusion/AudioKinesis rig, my VMP5 and a foam mute.
Ended up running the tone control wide open half the time. Thanks to the fairly fresh nickel rounds and Fender Am Std pickup, I was able to get the growl some of the songs demanded and still get a nice woody thump when needed.
Given the fact that I haven't played anything resembling this sort of stuff in over 20 years, the lack of definition compared to my Dingwall was welcome. It covered my clams and "jazz notes" a lot better...
Lots of compliments on my tone, and a great amount of interest in the tiny amp with the huge sound. I don't think anyone noticed that I wasn't playing a "real" Fender.
Due to a misunderstanding with the guy who invited me, I went to the first rehearsal imagining thumpy, muted tones.
I took the G-K Fusion/AudioKinesis rig, my VMP5 and a foam mute.
Ended up running the tone control wide open half the time. Thanks to the fairly fresh nickel rounds and Fender Am Std pickup, I was able to get the growl some of the songs demanded and still get a nice woody thump when needed.
Given the fact that I haven't played anything resembling this sort of stuff in over 20 years, the lack of definition compared to my Dingwall was welcome. It covered my clams and "jazz notes" a lot better...
Lots of compliments on my tone, and a great amount of interest in the tiny amp with the huge sound. I don't think anyone noticed that I wasn't playing a "real" Fender.
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How would you compare the Nordstrand pickup to the stock one?
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I would say the sound seems a bit more focused. More distinct in the lower midrange. I used it on a track before I modded it. The engineer was pretty happy with it. Then I used it on another track after I put the bridge and the Nordy pups on it. He was fairly ecstatic with that one. It just has a clearer tone. When I roll off the tone knob it has this muscular but not muddy tone. Very Fat. BTW I didn't hate the stock pups. They sounded pretty damn P bass but a bit more fuzzy down low with the flats I use than the Nordys. I have never been a huge fan of Fender bridges and increasing the mass with a Hipshot bridge is something I have done numerous times. So, for under $500 USD I have a perfectly usable bass that sounds great and is super easy to play and I can find no faults in its construction. Not even a dead note on the G string!
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Just saw this on a local music magazine , Bruce , Richie and I from the band Spike at this years Bettendorf , Iowa city wide 4th of July concert . Lots of bands , lots of people and vendors and a great fireworks display after the music .
Love this bass !
Love this bass !
Not great pics from my phone, but hey, all I have currently. Been playing this for a while, intended to mod it but left it completely stock. Even did some recording last week, and it came up a treat. Not sure of the weight, but it is no heavier than my other basses and the grain front and back looks great.
Does anyone know about any future plans fender/squier has for the line....like new colors....man i would kill foe an all black with a maple neck...
i'm not sure it will continue-- they have been doing some really "odd" things at FMIC
they're so low $$ just buy one and have it repainted!
they're so low $$ just buy one and have it repainted!
I have this exact same bass. Bone stock with LaBella Deep Talkin' flats and it sounds fantastic. Everything you need in a P-Bass and nothing you don't. Without waxing poetic. the simplicity of the thing is one of the things I love about it -- just a simple, plain-ole bass. Lots of win here for only $300.Not great pics from my phone, but hey, all I have currently. Been playing this for a while, intended to mod it but left it completely stock. Even did some recording last week, and it came up a treat. Not sure of the weight, but it is no heavier than my other basses and the grain front and back looks great.
Hi everyone,
Does the Hipshot A style bridge FM3 (Fender mount) fit this bass with .708 spacing?
Does the Hipshot A style bridge FM3 (Fender mount) fit this bass with .708 spacing?
None of the American bridges are direct replacement. A certain amount of drilling and dowelling is generally required.
The most important thing, is to make sure that the overall spread is suitable.
The next is to make sure that you measure at least twice, to avoid errors. There's nothing worse than having the G or B string sitting too close to the edge of the fretboard.
The most important thing, is to make sure that the overall spread is suitable.
The next is to make sure that you measure at least twice, to avoid errors. There's nothing worse than having the G or B string sitting too close to the edge of the fretboard.
