Could you link me to where I could get some of those knobs? I've also got an all black p and I love the look of thoseThats what Im doing with this Squier Tele/P hybrid I got from the TB classifieds.
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I've looked at the Warmoth site many times and never saw a 30" or 32" Fender-style neck. How do you order one?
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Its a sunny 65 degrees in Pittsburgh today. Weird, mild winter so far. (Not that Im complaining)
BassHappy
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Hey Aprod
Right off the bat I would say three things:
1. No dead spots. I have 15 medium scale basses with four more on the way and so far have zero dead spots. The long scalers love to say I just got lucky, as some of them did with their basses. I know there is controversy here and any dedicated long scale player loves to talk about how dead spots are on all instruments of all scales. Frankly, I don't agree. My deadspot question is: Can you get a ballad tempo four count sustain out of each and every note on the fretboard on that bass? What else matters? If you can, that is all I care about. I have played multiple long scale basses that couldn't do that. Even Fender admitted in their technical papers that dead spots rarely occur in shorter scale basses. I look at it like this is a known fact - that for some reason the long scalers love to dispute. In all my time on here, two medium scale players have claimed they had dead spots and both descriptions were certainly suspect to me - although two out of what must be hundreds of medium scale basses seems like a pretty good record.
2. Reduces the incidence of neck dive. Obvious reasons - less weight, less length = less neck dive.
3. For those that play lots of uber fast passages and use the 4 finger technique below the fifth fret - it's simply a MUCH more comfortable reach. More stamina, much easier stretch, less hand cramping and cleaner playing - which for me translates to better chops and better health - ultimately with less repetitive stress.
BUT - the most important thing is to play the bass that fits you. Find a bass that hangs on you with perfect balance - a bass that is light and comfortable for you to play in every way, shape and fashion. Make sure it doesn't cause undue stress on the neck, shoulders, elbow and wrist.
We are all repetitive stress nightmares waiting to happen. Medium scale is obviously not going to fill this requirement for everyone. Especially the big folks - although many of them opt for shorter scale basses too.
This gentleman is 6'3":
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Check this out!! I had just scored a 1987 Japanese Sunburst Squier E Series Medium Scale Precision Bass and out of nowhere the very same guy (from Bern, Switzerland) contacted me about something he'd never seen before. He just listed it on his website for fun, but sold it to me (as a return customer & out of incredible courtesy) for $700 total (so $575 & $125 shipping) contacting me with first option on it... it's a "1988 Fender Precision Bass 62 Reissue PJ 32" Scale sunburst"
"Ca. 1988 Fender Precision Bass '62 Reissue, sunburst. Made in Japan, serial number H016357. This bass is a one-off custom order with a 32" scale and a factory route for a Jazz Bass pickup and battery cover route for active wiring (probably had an active pre-amp mounted when it left the factory). You'll never see another of these! Weighs 3.6kg. "
Not sure how to get pics on here yet...so here's the link to that:
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...and... the other one I got (talked him down to $575 total- $450 plus $125 shipping):
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I'm going to get a "Fender Precision Bass" waterslide label for the Squier & make it a fretless. I've got 2 Medium Scale Sunburst Japanese '62 Reissue Jazz Basses, both with their pickguards off- one fretless & one fretted... not sure whether I'm gonna go no pickguard for the fretless P-Bass (and get a little custom metal, probably gold, but maybe silver) to match the sunburst no guard fretless Jazz... or ... go with matching custom pickguardian swirling gold (mica custom acrylic color) pickguards for both P-Basses to mimic the old gold anodized guard with a psychedelic twist. I also have a Jazz bass pickup ready to go into the Squier. So they will be matched sets of sunburst mediums.
When he initially contacted me about a custom shop, one-off medium scale P-Bass (with P-J pickups & an active electronics option), I figured it was cost a small fortune (I was thinking thousands & figured there was just no chance) & I was absolutely shocked when he said he'd thought of listing it for $800 (not including shipping) & thought it'd be a great deal at that price. I was equally amazed at the even lower price he offered to me. Just paid for it today & it'll be shipped next week.
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