71 Telecaster bass value?

[Pilgrim]

I think the problem with the Gretsch is the sound is a bit softer due to the TI flats I have on it and it doesn't, to use an overused term, "cut through the mix" as well as the Tele with rounds or even the RIC 4003 with flats.  It would require a lot of knob fiddling on the amp to bump up the mids and highs.  I might try that, but right now, I'm pretty happy with the sound I'm getting from my 1992 Black TB and the Tele.  And.........I'm adjusting to the 34" scale and neck sizes as a trade off for really good tone and output.

We'll see how the new J bass does tonight.  Overall, any TB will do the trick, I just wanted to give the Fender boys a ride and see how they compare.

Cool.  I think Mr. Leo's creation will work very darn well for you tonight.

[drbassman]

Cool.  I think Mr. Leo's creation will work very darn well for you tonight.

It did Al.  Took me back to my youth and my old 63 j bass.  Just as good as I remember.

[drbassman]

Ordered a set of TI rounds for the Tele.  I can't wait to get them on.

[hieronymous]

Looks great (I like the black pickguard too) and glad to hear that it sounds great too! I've been getting back into long scales too...

[drbassman]

Looks great (I like the black pickguard too) and glad to hear that it sounds great too! I've been getting back into long scales too...

You know, I've been playing long scales a lot more over the last 2 months.  It's not that much more difficult.   I've been wondering if I've just been lazy or if my fingers really are that short!!!

[drbassman]

I put the TI rounds on and flattened the neck relief with the truss rod, took out a small shim in the bottom of the neck pocket that was angling the heel up too much, set everything up and she plays and sound great.  The TIs are a nice match with the single coil pup.  I do have to go back and move the neck as the pocket is a tad loose and the neck is just cooked enough the g-string is riding the edge of the fret board.  Love those tight Fender pockets!   

[Dave W]

As long as you're making good contact with the bottom of the pocket, the screws are tight, and the neck's positioned right, you're okay.

[rahock]

As long as you're making good contact with the bottom of the pocket, the screws are tight, and the neck's positioned right, you're okay.

A tight screw is a good thing. Having your neck in the right position is always a good thing. But when you're making contact with the bottom of your pocket because there ain't nothin' in there.....well that just gives you the blues, don't it
Rick

[drbassman]

A tight screw is a good thing. Having your neck in the right position is always a good thing. But when you're making contact with the bottom of your pocket because there ain't nothin' in there.....well that just gives you the blues, don't it
Rick

Yep!  To you and Dave.

[Pilgrim]

A tight screw is a good thing. Having your neck in the right position is always a good thing. But when you're making contact with the bottom of your pocket because there ain't nothin' in there.....well that just gives you the blues, don't it
Rick

You've got about 2/3 of a blues song there.

[jumbodbassman]

great looking bass.  Funny i just listened to the first few J Beck albums the other day for the first time in many years with Ron Wood on the lead bass.  IIRC he used a SCPB which is essentially a tele bass with flats. 



never saw this one before just finding it...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTxLxHUMId4&feature=related

[rahock]

The Truth Band !!!! That was one of the greatest shows ever . Everybody but Beck was a nobody at that point .
Rick

[Dave W]

This looks worn enough to be an original SCPB, especially since the clip is from 1969 when the Tele bass was just out. In any case Kenny gets a good sound out of it.

[drbassman]

Cool pics and playing on a Tele bass, or original for that matter!  I got my neck straightened out yesterday, things are now aligned properly, including the pup poles.  Sounds great!

[godofthunder]

 I don't think I have ever seen Kenny play bass! Looks like he is using a thumb pick.