Linus27

I got the Squire VMJ and its superb. I got it by pure luck after going shopping for a fretted bass. After playing lots of fretted basses and not finding one I liked, I thought I would have a go on the VMJ just for some fun and I fell right at home with it. A week later I came home to find my wife had bought it for me as a surprise Xmas present. She said you just looked so happy and comfortable playing it. So cool. It does sound amazing but do check the build quality as I had to take mine back as the lined fret filler fell out. The latest one so far has been perfect. I also put some flats on it but I think it sounds better with a rounds. The other thing I don't like is the Jaco look. A bit to cliche these days but it does look awsome though. Really worth getting as an intro to fretless.

[quote name='pegman1' post='503780' date='Jun 2 2009, 01:44 PM']Thats interesting about the 75 pickups i bet they're quite pricey though because they're not off the shelf.[/quote] Actually no, they are pretty cheap, 0055230000 PICKUP ASSY 75 JAZZ BASS NECK RRP £42.99 0055231000 PICKUP ASSY 75 JAZZ BASS BRG RRP £42.99 They said as they are not off the shelf, it can be about 8 weeks delievery. They can be ordered through any Fender dealer.

I had one and they are fantastic basses. Hardware is the same as US apart from pickups but I spoke to Fender and you can buy the pickups that come in the US 75 re-issue Jazz. They are not off the shelf items so need to be ordered in special but I have the part numbers if anyone wants them. The build quality is superb. Faultless and the neck on mine was not chunky at all. Amazing basses. I do think they are overpriced these days though for a Mexican bass.

Sorry to hear this SP. Really hope you can get something sorted or your friend understands.

[quote name='chris_b' post='501365' date='May 30 2009, 01:13 AM']Get a used Fender that plays well and change the things that are not up to scratch. Or save yourself the hassle and just get a Lakland.[/quote] HAHAHA gets my vote However, how about this for £500? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=48227&st=0&#entry501319"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...mp;#entry501319[/url]

[quote name='thepurpleblob' post='501450' date='May 30 2009, 09:58 AM']I forgot... the original is fretless too! The pitching was nearly as bad as mine which gives it a bit of charm IMHO![/quote] When Paul Webb commented on my version, he said he prefered to play fretless in the studio and fretted live.

[quote name='rjb' post='501439' date='May 30 2009, 09:40 AM']Being a huge Talk Talk fan I obviously hate the No Doubt version! For me the playing on the original is far superior. In any case have fun with it, it's great bass line. [/quote] I'm with you on that also, nothing beats the Talk Talk version. Big Talk Talk and Paul Webb fan also. If you want a challenge, try learning Living In Another World. I am very nearly there.

Congrats Bilbo and well done. Let us know how it goes.

[quote name='bubinga5' post='501230' date='May 29 2009, 08:55 PM']I agree with Linus,... MM, or Lakland,.... in the ones that ive played are very consistent, and always very well made. my stingray 5 is the best made bass i own...Like Linus said...Fenders are sometimes, very hit and miss..For me Cij or Mij Fenders are always good..Period.. Unless its USA Custom shop, because the one i got is supreme. I have said this before..Japanese made instruments are so well made..they seem to have a great attitude towards quality, IMHO...Why do you think Roger Sadowsky went there for his of shore production.[/quote] Yeah great point, Japanese Fenders are excellent basses and usually top quality. If you must have Fender, try and source a Jap one. You'll save some money over a US one and the quality should be excellent.

[quote name='KERMITNT' post='500872' date='May 29 2009, 01:16 PM']too skiny m8 too skiny where is the booty? [/quote] Yeah but she'll put it on when she gets a bit older. Her face though is just yummy scrummy.

[quote name='noelk27' post='500764' date='May 29 2009, 12:11 PM']The letter designations, as used by Fender, refer to the width at the nut, not the shape of the neck. An A-neck is one and one-half inches, a B-neck one and five-eighths inches, and a C-neck one and three-quarter inches. I've never heard of a D-neck Fender. For shape, literal descriptions have always been used by Fender, hence "U shape", "Soft V", "Hard V", "Oval", with additional information such as "ridge-edge" and "round-over" to describe the qualities of the shoulder.[/quote] Ah ok, thanks for that, you learn something new everyday. I'm still waiting to learn that keira Knightley really fancies me but so far its taking a while. I can't wait though

[quote name='Ajoten' post='500801' date='May 29 2009, 12:34 PM']Fat neck one of the main attractions in fact. But want a passive instrument, so the Stingrays are out. This is why I lean somewhat to Fender, as so few other brands do "superior" passive basses.[/quote] If you want a fat neck and a Fender then the Mike Dirnt is an ace bass. I played one some months back and it sounded superb. Get it in black and put a black scratchplate on it and it will look amazing. Passive also.

I really like a thin flat neck as found on the Duck Dunn bass. Is this known as a D shape neck? My Fender Jazz I had was a little thicker and curvier. Is this known as a C Shape? If so, whats a musicman and precision got and whats an A shape neck?