Blimey, that’s really good. The Ultra P needed a small amount of intonation and that was it. So here’s hoping!!
Then again, the pubs open where I am next Monday, and a guy I know that goes there helps me setup guitars, so I’ll check it out when it arrives and give the guy a heads up if it needs anything.
Excited now!
Forgot a quick question - the neck width on the ultra - how does it feel compared to the squire? I’m not going to put any more details on this question, because I know what the squire feels like, so it would be good to hear what you think from the ultra?
The neck width doesn’t feel noticeably different between the two basses, @quadfather
After playing the Ultra for 10 days or so, then switching back to the Squier, I did notice some very subtle differences between them: the satin vs glossy neck, the slightly improved upper fret access, and, most particularly, the “modern D” neck profile vs the “C”.
So I would say that the neck on the Ultra feels slightly “flatter” but not wider.
Again, these are very subtle differences, but the Ultra does feel better than the Squier.
I hope this answers your question . . . 
Cheers
Joe
Oh, it’s here! I’m too excited to even open it!
Congratulations, @quadfather . . . 
Sure is beautiful . . . wish you good luck and lots of happy playing!
Cheers
Joe
it’s absolutely lovely.
However, action is too high, dammit! Will need to sort that before properly playing
Really? . . . Mine was about as perfect as you could get right out of the box. 
Then again, action is a very personal thing and may not be the same as factory spec. I’d give it a day or two to acclimate to your temp and humidity before making any changes, though.
Cheers
Joe
Saying that, I’ve just put my performer jazz next to it and it looks identical! Maybe I’m just being psychosomatic about it as one bass I had years ago came with a high action. And the height on the 1st fret is absolutely perfect. I was possibly focusing too much on the 12th fret
Let’s have a play and find out!
Don’t forget the neck is slightly different because of the compound radius, too.
Enjoy! . . .
@Jazzbass19 Yes, you’re right about the radius - I can feel the difference.
Christ almighty, it sounds absolutely amazing - and that’s just in my hands without even turning it on yet!
Action is fine, I’m just a buffoon - it’s perfect!
omg I think I’m in love
The bindings on the side are really nice too
Thanks - I can’t put it down!
Forgot how bright new strings are aswell!
I’m definitely going to use it tonight at the band practice to see if I can break it in
Wait til you put it in active mode . . . 
Cheers and have fun!
Oh my. OH MY!
It’s exactly what I was hoping for in active mode!!! It’s perfect - it enhances the richness of the jazz perfectly! The ultra P accentuates it in a P way, and I was a bit concerned this one would be over the top, but it’s not - it’s just brilliant how it articulates the richness!
I’ve just realised that I’ve been playing it for 20 minutes and I haven’t even tuned it. It’s bang on!
Amazing. I need a lie down.
Remember after a bass ships the neck needs time to acclimate. Depending on temps and humidity differences it’s seen on its trip and where it was.
I dial in when I get a new Bass shipped but then know there’s going to be some tweaking in (or just leave and deal) for a week or so.
Yes, I’m going to just leave it for a while to let it get settled. I’ll use it tonight at the band practice to give it a warm up. I’ve got a friend coming over next week who does setups, so it’ll probably be about right to tinker with then.
In the meantime, boy oh boy, I just can’t put it down!
Your enthusiasm is infectious. 
Haha! You just have to make the whole “new bass arrived” into a complete day of celebration and ritual, I find
I’m supposed to be working right now, but I’m either playing it, or doing a bit of work whilst looking at it!
Just need to work out a strap. I have this blue and white one - and I have another black with white mexican skulls on it coming today. Need to work out which suits it better!
Blue one -
