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[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1357074962' post='1917279'] I've got a feeling that people are going to start falling out over this one very soon , so before it kicks off let me put in my two pence worth and say that whereas a Jazz bass will give you a reasonable working approximation of a Precision sound , the converse is not true ;[b] a Precision cannot give you the characteristic Jazz Bass tones[/b] ( I love both basses though , so either would make me happy ) . If you were called on to play dub reggae , punk , heavy metal , funk , soul , pop , electro , techno , dubstep or , God forbid , some good old fashioned sing - along tunes down the local pub , a decent Jazz style bass played with your fingers , a pick or very occasionally your thumb will give you the appropriate sounds you need for the given style of music . A versatile and supremely comfortable design . [/quote] That's just it, a Precision can't give you any tones other than a horrid farty thud, they're useless. Puts on tin hat.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1357070396' post='1917179'] There is no one bass that suits all players and all styles. And it's definitely not a Fender. Given the choice of a P or J bass or nothing, I'd be playing synths or guitar instead. [/quote] I wouldn't quite go down the route of BigRedX with just synths, but he's right it ain't a Fender. Personally I don't like passive basses, I prefer actives. I've taken Jazzes with me on numerous gigs and played them alongside any one of my Status S2's and the jazz haven't come close to the Status. My last Fender jazz went about 2 weeks ago, and I'll probably not bother with another. Horses for courses though innit. As a good all rounder a half decent 5 string active with medium gauge strings would do it for me.

[quote name='Dr.Dave' timestamp='1357060365' post='1916980'] Who am I , though , to not take the opportunity to learn from you - or from anyone else. I've learned stuff from players who many would say aren't fit to carry my amp as well as from world famous names. [/quote] +1 That about sums it up for me. As a bass player I'm classed as a musician, but there is no way I'd class myself on a par with the guy who plays bass in a world famous orchestra. Could I learn from him, without a doubt, could he learn from me, maybe. I never really like the elitist BS that some players like to give off. Music is Music, some can maybe be classed as art, others not. I never really care. If my ears tell me its good, that will do for me.

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1357060927' post='1916993'] No Sir. Sorry. But these are quite emotive questions I guess... [/quote] Theres nothing wrong with a debate as long as we respect others opinions and don't make it personal.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1357060351' post='1916979'] Shall we lock this one too? [/quote] Probably the way it's going. Can you lot calm down, if this behaviour continues, it'll be warning time. And being New Year and all that we don't want that do we?

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1357058914' post='1916938'] I wasn't aware of any "hardman" vibe, but yes - this thread has got well out of hand. It's one of the side-effects of being arrogant, mediocre and ignorant I believe.... Sorry [/quote] Ok that's it

Oh well, so much for Happy New Year, Tis the Season to be jolly etc. Can we cut out the internet hardman vibe and get back on topic please. Thanks And Happy new Year.

[quote name='mart' timestamp='1356646486' post='1912091'] I give it three minutes before someone mentions U2. Oh, wait, it's already happened! [/quote] Beat me to it as well.

This should be fun, here we go. In then out Status Kingbass Artist Mayones 6 string Elrick 5 string Sandberg 5er Musicman Bongo 5 HH Fender Geddy Jazz x 2 Wood and Tronics Chronos 5 Status Empathy Headless 5 Dingwall Combustion 5er Fender MIJ Jazz Custom Super Jazz (can't remember the make) In and staying (I think) Status S2 headless 6 string (I was the original owner, sold it and then bought it back later) Status S2 headed 5 string (I was the original owner, sold it and then bought it back later) New arrival last week Lakland 55-02 Also bought a Yamaha Synth and a set of Roland Bass Pedals off here

Just done a trade with Alan, my Jazz for his Lakland. The deal was superb. He made me an offer, we had a quick chat on the phone to agree the deal and 2 days later the bass was here, sent by courier. Superb guy to deal with, 100% positive feedback from me.

TBH, it's not worth getting wound up about if you are in such a good stable band. Next time, just say Option 1 :- "We have been through this a few times now and the bands stable, and we are all good mates so we don't need anyone else thanks, and unless Joe Satriani turns up one night and asks to jam with us, that ain't going to happen either" Option 2 :- "We have been through this a few times now ain't we. The answer is no and nothing is going to change so please stop asking" Option 3 :- F*ck Off !