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[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='700844' date='Jan 4 2010, 07:37 PM']FWIW in my punk/reggae band I use a Squier Jazz strung with LaBella flats (and occasionally a lump of mouse mat wedged under them) and it does the business for me. I'm going for a '60s Studio One-type sound though, not a modern reggae / dub sound.[/quote] I also like an old skool sound and I'm going to try a Squier CV jazz tomorrow. I had a go on a Warwick Corvette today and found that had a great reggae tone from the front pup and a nice feel too - expensive though. Burpster - thanks for the link, I'd love to try that PRS on ebay, but I can't be paying that kinda dosh without playing it first, (and even then................) ? Why do I have such expensive taste

TIs can definately sound great on a precision. Check out Avatar [url="http://www.myspace.com/avatarsounds"][u]here[/u][/url] - the songs in the player mostly feature the Pino precision and James always uses TI flats. I find them too weak for my reggae style, but then I am just a thug really

I love TI flats and I have them on a fretless, but I can't get on with them for reggae coz they don't go deep enough for me. I need heavier gauge flats and I don't really dig the precision tone for reggae either. I always come back to the jazz bass using only the neck pup with the tone rolled off, this is the closest I have found to my ideal tone but it's still not quite perfect coz I don't like the hollow sound at higher volumes. Nobody seems to make a bass just for reggae and most new basses come with roundwound strings, which makes finding the right tone very difficult. The PRS in the clip would be a contender - shame there isn't a cheap copy. The Hohner B bass sounds interesting, can't find much about them though.

[quote name='Rasta' post='699872' date='Jan 3 2010, 07:38 PM']Yeah he was known for using the PRS as it has the close neck pick up. Nice bass for reggae but they are quite rare although i read the other week, i think on Talkbass, that some have been seen on ebay. I have a Black Uhuru DVD where Robbie is playing a Peavey but unsure as to which model. Are you bass shopping??? ...a nice bass is the Hohner B bass-Family man has been using them for some time - i've got an old one i picked up for £70 a few months back and its really nice :[/quote] Yeh I'm bass hunting again - still looking for that perfect tone and feel, my old jazz bass is heavy and the tone is only 95% perfect . It's more than just where the pup is though - I had an epiphone eb-0 with the neck pup and while it did sound very deep, it wasn't the right tone for me - too growly and not smooth enough. I will have to love the PRS from a distance coz I could never afford one, but I'll look out for a Hohner B - They are on ebay new for about £225 shipped from the states, but I won't buy blind again. It says the body is solid maple, which must be quite heavy ? My old jazz bass has a home made maple body and I'm wondering about putting an extra pup next to the neck like the PRS. Have you seen [url="http://www.revolutioninstruments.com/product.php?xProd=67&xSec=1&jssCart=01f3ec40bb52ac2fd64b22ca465dd86a"][u]this[/u][/url] ? I'd love to try it, but it's probly no good. I may go for a Squier CV jazz after hearing so many good reports, or maybe a warwick corvette if I can find a good one cheap enough. Have a natty new year

That bass is way too big for you - can I have it please ?

Nice one Mr. Git - the world always needs more reggae ! My band isn't confident doing covers, just versions, but I saw a band doing only ska and rocksteady covers recently and they had the place jumping. A lot of punters never heard the songs 1st time round and they really dig them now. There's a massive catalogue to draw on and it appeals to nearly everyone, young and old. Reggae is dance music, so floor filling isn't a problem if you do it right. We always start slow and build up to the faster tunes as we go on, rock audiences can be difficult with the slow rootsy numbers and they don't get dub at all, unless you go on after about 2.00 am when they've calmed down. My only advice is to do it right - it takes discipline not to overplay and lose the groove, especially with drummers and guitarists. You also need a good singer when you're covering some of the greatest songs ever made. You know you're doing it right when the punters start skanking and it usually starts with the girls, which reminds me.......... Remember to SMILE

[quote name='99ster' post='699440' date='Jan 3 2010, 01:09 PM']he is a [b]GOD[/b] of bass playing![/quote] true.........

[quote name='Shockwave' post='699248' date='Jan 3 2010, 03:11 AM']PRS bass IV [/quote] Thanks for the fast reply, probably beyond my price range, but where can I try one in the UK ? Robbie isn't mentioned on the PRS site - maybe he just picked up someone elses before going back to his usual Fender jazz.

Does anyone know what bass Robbie is playing here ? You need to freeze the video at 7.53, (if you can be bothered).

I'd like to know how these sound and feel, but can't find any reviews. Has anyone played one ?

Was the neck only fit for the bin, or did you just fancy changing it ?

I use a fender jazz bass with just the neck pup and the tone rolled off for the best natural reggae tone I've ever found. I'd like to compare it to the Ashton.

Let's All Get Drunk by Afroman.

I use a markbass LM2 and a neo 15 in a very small lightweight cab for reggae and I thank my lucky stars every time I lift it. There is a compromise in sound compared to a huge heavy cab, but it's well worth it to me for the weight saving. I rarely play gigs without a PA, so my rig is only for stage monitoring and most of the onstage bass sound comes from the back of the PA bass bins. The LM2 is perfect for my reggae sound but I would like to try an Eden amp after your glowing review.

[quote name='aznbass' post='669312' date='Nov 29 2009, 06:25 PM']Im fairly sure that if you used paypal, you will only get refunded if he has the money in his paypal account, even if you claim it or dispute it, i would put in a dispute, hoping he doesnt know that paypal cant do sh*t.[/quote] In my experience, paypal take complaints very seriously and tend to favour the buyer when it comes to refunds. They will take the money from the seller's account leaving a negative balance if there aren't enough funds. This balance of this amount will then be taken from his agreed funding source. They will put the money into suspense until the buyer and seller agree a solution. If an amicable solution cannot be reached after a certain date, paypal will decide the outcome. They may ask for evidence of the nature of the item not being as described eg. photos and/or written evidence from an independant expert (luthier etc). This may have changed, but I am speaking from experience having been through a few paypal disputes and seen things from both sides. Another approach is to contact your credit card issuer (presuming you paid by credit card whiich is always the best way). They will complain to paypal on your behalf and may issue a charge back, which means they refund your payment regardless of the paypal decision. This will depend on the card company - some do and some don't do charge backs. Then there's trading standards who may also support your case. Before you do any of the above, contact the seller, tell him how you feel and ask for a refund. He may be happy to do that and it will save a lot of time and trouble. What you shouldn't do is what you are doing and accept an item that was not as described and is not to your satisfaction. I have been dealing on ebay for nearly 10 years and seen a few disputes - all have been resolved successfully and correctly without any need for negative feedback or bad feeling. You have nothing to lose by following my advice.

This item was not as described and the buyer is entitled to a refund if that is what he wants. It would have been better if he had made his claim immediately, but he is a decent chap trying to find ways round the issues and 2 weeks isn't too long to decide you aren't happy with an item. The seller can re-list and sell it again, so what's the problem ?

Thanks Hugh - my float is boated.......... Have you tried them ? Will they do the job for deep dub?

I'd like to try Picato flats - where can I get them cheap as chips ?

You are unhappy with the item, it is not as described and it's not up to you to put right. Ask for a full refund and offer to return the bass at your cost with proof of delivery (under £10 via parcel2go). Why would the seller have a problem with that ? If he does, instigate a paypal claim and leave negative feedback.

Thanks for the prompt reply rapscallion. How do you find it for weight ? I'm looking for something light to replace a heavy old jazz bass - see [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=67730"]this thread[/url]. Steve.

[quote name='rapscallion' post='663109' date='Nov 23 2009, 08:07 PM']Those ProBass ebay jobbies are awesome, and only £100 brand new, very good quality. it looks like they're the same build/plant as the SX guitars, which are very highly rated in the bass community. I've got a vintage modified jazz and its lovely[/quote] Do you mean awesome for £100 or just plain awesome ? I'm interested to know how it compares to the Squire Classic Vibe and Vintage Modified jazz basses. Also how does the pup switch affect the sound ? Thanks.