A small but notable change in the world.

[morrow]

Still have my 72 Pbass. For years I thought it was the only bass I'd need , and I came across all sorts of incredible deals , didn't buy anything. I had a Pbass.
I was an idiot.
I'm glad I did not put in the brass nut , DiMarzios and BadAss bridge everybody suggested , although it's funny , today those basses are all stock.

[Pilgrim]

Still have my 72 Pbass. For years I thought it was the only bass I'd need , and I came across all sorts of incredible deals , didn't buy anything. I had a Pbass.
I was an idiot.
I'm glad I did not put in the brass nut , DiMarzios and BadAss bridge everybody suggested , although it's funny , today those basses are all stock.

Yep. Fads come and go. I've never really had a problem with factory tuners on a bass, or (at the risk of starting another major distraction) the Epi 3-point bridge.  I'm even OK with the simple bar bridge on my old '64 EB-0 and the two-saddle bridge on my Squier Bronco. The EB-0 came with a BA bridge, which I immediately removed and sold, replacing it with the original bar bridge. I've never found a reason to replace a classic bent metal bridge.

[Rob]

Same her.  I have a 62 that I bought in 65. . . my first bass.  Aside from too many refinishes it is stock.  I have had a few other basses but they didn't measure up.

(However, I do lust after Pil's Bronco with racing stripes.)

[morrow]

I've put Hipshots in place of three 3point bridges. I was able to place everything where I wanted with the 3points , I just like the Hipshot version better. An SG , DCLP Jr , and an Epi V.
Still have the 3point on a Rumblekat.

[Pilgrim]

Same her.  I have a 62 that I bought in 65. . . my first bass.  Aside from too many refinishes it is stock.  I have had a few other basses but they didn't measure up.

(However, I do lust after Pil's Bronco with racing stripes.)

For the stripes, all you need is a roll of chrome automotive striping tape about 4" wide.  My wife has a nice rotary cutter and base pad for cutting fabric, so I used it (with her blessing) to cut strips from the wider tape. When I applied them I didn't try and wrap to the back side of the bass, just down the side. Not difficult.

And BTW, the change from my 50 year old P bass strings to the Labellas 760FL set has gone fine. I'm letting them age but it is nice to have a bit more treble in the sound - I am turning down the high end to keep my preferred sound.     

[Rob]

Thanks Pill!