Linus27

Somebody a while back posted a link to David Bowie playing a small private gig at the BBC for some fans but I can't seem to find the link anywhere using search. There was some great bass playing on it, one song with Gail playing and then another song with a guy playing some amazing slap on a Musicman. Does anyone have this link?

[quote name='alexclaber' post='595547' date='Sep 11 2009, 11:54 AM']Yes please! Will be interesting to have two different players through both StingRays and Jazzes, though you'll have the colouration of the Shuttle 6.0 Si, I think you and your Roscoe could be good because I know you're quite a one for a bright modern sound which will show up the differences in the highs between the single drivers, woofer+mid, and woofer+tweeter cabs. Alex[/quote] I am also a pick player of 23 years so I can do both with pick and fingers if you like.

I have a Stingray 4 3EQ with rounds, Fender USA Jazz 75 Re-Issue with rounds and Squire Vintage Modifed Fretless Jazz with flats on if any of these are any good to you? I can run it flat out of my Shuttle 6. Let me know if you want any of this.

[quote name='dangerboy' post='590284' date='Sep 5 2009, 12:11 AM']Why don't we put on a London basschat originals gig between us? I have a couple of friendly venues, and I'm sure others do too. Let's cheer these guys up![/quote] My band would be up for this also. I know what you all mean about crap venues, promotors, pay to play etc. My originals band is finding it very hard to get gigs. However, its actually been easier to get gigs in London that out. The promotors out of London never get back to you. So far we are booked to play, The Fiddlers Elbow Bull and Gate Currently working on The Dublin Castle. It would be good to play some gigs with fellow basschatters though.

[quote name='Wooks' post='593789' date='Sep 9 2009, 12:52 PM'] Strange that it can't be at your gaff it's at mine!!! I just popped out to the bank and there was ruddy great big box outside my porch which is waiting to be finished off and inside it a nice prezzie of a Geddy Lee!! I take it it hasn't turned up yet then?[/quote] Ah maybe my wife got it sent on as she knew it was not mine. It must had gone to you then. Its a great bass. You can keep it if you want

Its really odd that. I got a knock on the door today and a delivery for a nice Geddy Lee bass. The delivery address was Essex and not even my name but I took it anyway. Lovely bass. I wonder who it was for

Fender bassed basses for me. I love Precisions but I prefer the look and tone of the Jazz and normally lean towards one of them. The Musicman Stingray also is a favourite.

[quote name='gafbass02' post='592314' date='Sep 7 2009, 06:20 PM']I just wish you hadnt posted both those pics next to each other like that!!, first change trousers, then sell liver!![/quote] hahahaha sorry :)

[quote name='Musicman20' post='592301' date='Sep 7 2009, 06:00 PM']Thanks for this review. I love the Lakland 5 String DJ, the neck especially. I did notice its a different Jazz tone to what Im used to, but something about that neck on the 5's is incredible. I am a Fender nut, but I really don't think their 5 string bass necks can compete, which is a shame I really want one of the USA 75 Reissue Jazz Basses, but I wish they were available in different colours. I already have 2 natural instruments (MM EB and a USA Telecaster Guitar) so now I want something different colour wise, which is the blue of the Lakland DJ Hmm...I just cant find another 5 string Jazz that suits me, the Sadowsky really wasnt my cup of tea.[/quote] Your welcome for the review. I have just been comparing both basses again and I am even more convinced by the Fender. The neck really does suit me better and so does the tone. I am also finding I am less accurate with the Lakland and have to work harder due to the thinner neck. So its time to sell the Lakland. Sad to see her go but its just not for me. Looks like its time to admit that Fender is the one of only bass for me. As for colour, I know what you mean. I have a natural Stingray and now a natural Jazz. I seem to be drawn to them. If I could, I would change the Stingray but not sure to what and the natural does look great. Maybe a black Stingray with maple neck would be nice.

[quote name='tony_m' post='592053' date='Sep 7 2009, 01:14 PM']Hah, chance'd be a fine thing!!! [/quote] Oh I wish. In fact, I really think this thread needs a picture of Sarah and I am sure you would agree

[quote name='tony_m' post='592013' date='Sep 7 2009, 12:06 PM']What's Big Mike going to say when he sees you're not in the store?!!! [/quote] HAHAHAHA thats ok, Morgan will make an excuse for me If you look at the other picture I posted, I am wearing my Chuck shirt and tie. So, Sarah and Casey will look after me, especially Sarah

Just want to update this thread. I have owned a Lakland Skyline Darryl Jones for a good few months now and generally been very happy with it. The build quality is excellent. You can't fault it in anyway and it looks superb. It also sounds really nice. The neck is nice and thin and pretty flat and the bass hangs well. Its a great sounding and playing jazz bass. However, there has also been a few things that I have not been so happy about. Yes it sounds very nice, but the tone is also very deep. Very bass heavy and I have always struggled to get a bit of sparkle out of it. I even got a comment at my first gig with it saying it sounded really nice but it needs to cut through more and this was with me trying to cut through. The other issue with it is its a very rigid bass. I have an ESP Jazz bass which seems to flex and move with you as a player. It feels soft to play and moulds into you. The Lakland feels really stiff and rigid and does not seem to flex. I feel like I am attached to a pole. Its also very heavy at about 10lbs. I have just recently got an Fender American 75 Re-Issue jazz and it is a totally different bass to the Lakland. Sound wise it is excellent. Lots of attack, punch and sparkle. It still has the bottom end but a much more balanced sound compared to the lakland. Its also very light or much lighter than the Lakland. It has a very different shape neck and feel which seems to be more to my liking. It also feels flexible and softer to play and I felt at one with it from the word go. Fel wise, it reminds me very much of my 1977 Fender Precision which was my favourite bass ever. However, quality wise, its not a scratch on the Lakland. It looks rough and ready and nowhere near the quality of the Lakland. It really does look like a workhorse. So when it comes down to it, both basses are excellent but very different. Tonally and feel, the Fender just suits me better. I would not say the Fender is a better bass, not by a long shot. I would probably go as far as saying the Lakland is a better bass but it has some characteristics that just don't suit me. This is a real shame as I love the Lakland and its a top bass but it does not suit me and I may consider selling it. I never thought this would happen as I love the Lakland brand but I'm not sure I will play her. The Fender just feels right and suits me tonally.