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I, too, am not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV. And I've never stayed at a Holiday Inn Express. However, I'd be inclined to agree with @swink's assessment. I'm blessed with a cast iron stomach-I can eat anything I want to. But, if something's bad, it's two-way diarrhea.

TMI, GP. TMI. I am glad you and the swinkster chuckled at each other's humor. I say it's the small things each day that makes life sweeter. :)
 
View attachment 3917265 I’ve got family coming up, but I began the infamous Fearless Leader 150-pt inspection. OMG, why didn’t you people try talking me into this like ten years ago? I’ve got so much to say already even though I messed with it for five minutes. Here it is:

Well, great, but isn't that the same Rogue you've had for a while now? Sorry, this day started as silly and it's been going down hill ever since ;)
 
Well, great, but isn't that the same Rogue you've had for a while now? Sorry, this day started as silly and it's been going down hill ever since ;)

Uhh...yeah? And the Jazz even longer. But had Fender built this exact P-bass back in 2012, side-by-side with the Jazzer, it'd been a quick decision. The tone, even with the :spit: rounds :spit:, is the classic sound I grew up with. Both the tone and volume controls actually offer subtle shadings, like drop the tone down and it's fat but bump it up and it growls. The neck, which was my biggest concern, has a nice satin finish on the back and is much thinner than the J's neck. It made the Jazz almost feel like a Squier Classic Vibe super-glossy neck.

As soon as I get the barbed wire off (squeak-squeak) and get the LaBellas on, I'll be able to give you more on the neck. All I know is the actual differences between it and the Jazz neck is negligible. If you've balked at buying a P because you thought it was too wide and thick, don't worry about it ALERT: talking about the new Player series, not an original 60s P with the Louisville Slugger neck).

CME did a nice job with the setup too. Did I mention it's absolutely beautiful too? The maple neck works nicely with the color and even the white PG is pleasant. Okay, off to work...hang in there Recon!
 
In that uncertainty of where I may be what I'm seeing when travel opens up is a new short scale. Keep a PJB Double Four in Europe. Should a bass stay there? Seems to me that would be all right to simplify travel here and there.What I've got my eyes on is the G&L Tribute Fallout maybe in red or surfing green. The maple boards will look good with that old style headstock. Looking at October for that .... perhaps ....
Have you also taken a gander at the new Short Scale Stingrays? I've taken a shine to those, but not quite enough to actually order one. Granted, you have an absolutely fantastic full-size, but the baby rays seem pretty nice. :thumbsup:
 
Have you also taken a gander at the new Short Scale Stingrays? I've taken a shine to those, but not quite enough to actually order one. Granted, you have an absolutely fantastic full-size, but the baby rays seem pretty nice. :thumbsup:

The Sterling by Music Man Ray gets a nod for coming in daphne blue. Also gets my nod for something other than a four-in-line headstock. My preference for a 2+2 leads me toward a Hagstrom Swede (not the Super Swede).
 
Kinda OT, hope y’all don’t mind. Last week the company I work for had COVID-19 testing for all the employees due to a couple of cases in the workplace. Mine came back negative; and yesterday I developed flu-like symptoms to include fever, headache, muscular soreness, and general Malaise. Dunno if it’s the ‘rona or not, but I could sure use some prayers, if you’re of a mind too. It’s been awhile since I was this laid up...
Sending good vibes and positive healing to your location. Make sure to sign for it, they don't like to deliver without getting confirmation.

Rest up, get some vitamin D3 in ya and may you be in much better health extra soon!
 
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I’ve got family coming up, but I began the infamous Fearless Leader 150-pt inspection. OMG, why didn’t you people try talking me into this like ten years ago? I’ve got so much to say already even though I messed with it for five minutes. Here it is:


Iago, You know the place where nothing is real, Well here's another place you can go-oo-oh, (Where everything flo-oo-ows.) The Official Fender Precision Bass Club (Part 8)
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Wound up in the ER this morning. Couldn’t keep any fluids down, got really dehydrated. They ordered the whole battery of tests, gave me an IV, meds, etc. I’m resting comfortably at home now, just really tired.
No change of smell or taste though...
Well due to you still having smell and taste abilities, I'm crossing my fingers that this is just a normal bug. !!
Keep us posted if can, buddy!
 
Kinda OT, hope y’all don’t mind. Last week the company I work for had COVID-19 testing for all the employees due to a couple of cases in the workplace. Mine came back negative; and yesterday I developed flu-like symptoms to include fever, headache, muscular soreness, and general Malaise. Dunno if it’s the ‘rona or not, but I could sure use some prayers, if you’re of a mind too. It’s been awhile since I was this laid up...
Take care and try and stay positive.
 
Wound up in the ER this morning. Couldn’t keep any fluids down, got really dehydrated. They ordered the whole battery of tests, gave me an IV, meds, etc. I’m resting comfortably at home now, just really tired.
No change of smell or taste though...
Our prayers are with you! Your wifes cooking ain't that good so losing your sense of smell and taste is negligible. Just kidding. Levity is good these days. You could be just sick. If it's the Covid we got you bruh! Get well come out and spank that bass.
 
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Ya might just have summer-like flu, Recon. The fact you can smell and taste is a good sign. We’re all pulling for ya, Bud. Find a comfy spot and relax.

Be my co-pilot today as we waltz thru my P-land adventure. BTW, do you waltz? :facepalm:

I only waltz on days that end in “Y”.

Was able to start eating again. The Docs think the nausea was brought on by Tylenol on an empty stomach. Took some zofran (anti-nausea meds), got some fluids by mouth, and promptly slept most of the morning away. It’s been more than a decade since I was laid this low. Test results should come back in a day or two.
 
I, too, am not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV. And I've never stayed at a Holiday Inn Express. However, I'd be inclined to agree with @swink's assessment. I'm blessed with a cast iron stomach-I can eat anything I want to. But, if something's bad, it's two-way diarrhea.

This made me laugh. I also have the dietary habits of a garbage disposal.