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I'm not really a Ric guy for no other reason than I've never owned one or spent any time with one. Inform me, what's that piece of hardware below the bridge and under your hand?
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Actually - with my left hand arthritis at my thumb the Jazz neck feels better for me. But my P is my first bass ever owned, my Dad lent me the money. So I will keep her, I wanted one fretted and one fretless - so 2 jazz basses.

You know, they do make Precision Basses with Jazz necks. Just sayin'...![]()
You know, they do make Precision Basses with Jazz necks. Just sayin'...![]()
Now you’re gonna hafta start overYou actually for me the best would be a P neck with a J body and a P pickup only. I love the J body - but would make it have a P pickup only.

I couldn't agree moreYou actually for me the best would be a P neck with a J body and a P pickup only. I love the J body - but would make it have a P pickup only.
Oh my...wowsers! That's great. Hey you sort of got your AC, but cooler.My latest and greatest.
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Exactly!! Definitely meant to be.Oh my...wowsers! That's great. Hey you sort of got your AC, but cooler.
My latest and greatest.
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Wow!!Latest addition - on a different level and one of my holy grail bass - Alembic Spyder Bass
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My latest and greatest.
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Latest addition - on a different level and one of my holy grail bass - Alembic Spyder Bass
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Wow! I remember seeing that in the Too Late the Hero video back in the day and falling in love. Great score!