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The Rez · 12-31-2005, 03:47 AM

My Pardner in Crime & Music still has his original P-Bass (c. 1961) from The Rumblers days (Burffa!)

I don't know how the newer P-Bass sounds personally, but I've been told it doesn't measure up to the original. But, then folks say that about a lot of stuff, too.

Leo made good stuff here where I grew up (Fullerton, CA.) All we teenage stars-in-waiting (LOL) would hang around his shop for proverbial hours. Leo told good stories.

Fascinating place and time to be alive and a musician. So, the name P-Bass is still precious to me - even though I'm a Piano Guy.

One thing for sure, no matter the brand or cost it'll customize itself to him and won't play the same for other people.

Give the Bassman some . . . and have him listen with good ears to the kick drum.

The Rez

12-31-2005, 03:47 AM	#8
The Rez Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Balboa, CA, US of A Posts: 598	My Pardner in Crime & Music still has his original P-Bass (c. 1961) from The Rumblers days (Burffa!) I don't know how the newer P-Bass sounds personally, but I've been told it doesn't measure up to the original. But, then folks say that about a lot of stuff, too. Leo made good stuff here where I grew up (Fullerton, CA.) All we teenage stars-in-waiting (LOL) would hang around his shop for proverbial hours. Leo told good stories. Fascinating place and time to be alive and a musician. So, the name P-Bass is still precious to me - even though I'm a Piano Guy. One thing for sure, no matter the brand or cost it'll customize itself to him and won't play the same for other people. Give the Bassman some . . . and have him listen with good ears to the kick drum. The Rez __________________ I came to Love the Music Before I came to Be [Psalm 139:13]