martthebass

Well I've been through a fair few Fenders in my time, Jap, Chinese, Mexican and US and to a lesser or greater extent I've enjoyed them all. My current (totally Fender) squeeze is a 2002 special run Jazz 75 reissue that replaced a Musicman 30th Ray. I thought I'd regret this decision but to be honest it's quite possibly the nicest Jazz I've played coupled with the best sounds. So what's the problem? Well I was originally looking for a nice 70s Jazz or P bass but nothing (in my price bracket) caught my eye......this 75RI came along and I thought I'd give it a run. So far it's IMHO beaten most 70s Fenders I've played in my time and my first run JV Precision (long gone unfortunately) but I still have a hankering to have a 'proper' vintage again. So, am I being stupid and looking at things with rose tinted glasses or should I sell one of the best Jazz basses around and chase the dream?

Bit cheaper here - depending on the shipping charge. [url="http://www.axesrus.com/AxeBassMachine.html"]http://www.axesrus.com/AxeBassMachine.html[/url]

[quote name='simon1964' timestamp='1328476891' post='1527843'] Sex on Fire. I hate the song, but the audience seem to love it. [/quote] Did a WMC in Sheffield last year with my 60's/70's covers band. At the end of the night the concert sec came up whinging that we should've played Sex on Fire......got a blank look when I asked if that was an obscure Small Faces number.

Looking good there Nick.

The pickups aren't as bad as you'd think on the Affinity, but you're right a nice Wizard Thumper would do well. I put some Wilkinson tuners on my replacement neck, about £15 new as I remember. Easily as good as the ones on MIM Fenders.

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1328302664' post='1525347'] Aha! You didn't say "No" though, did you? There's no stopping me now I have this photo-bucket business sorted out! I can see why people have problems with it, but it's quite easy once you've done it a few times. I had the same problem with making ringtones for my iPhone, but I do it without thinking about now, even after the crafty gits at Apple interfered. [/quote] No I didn't say no....I've tried a few times to acquire a great quality Stealth 2 but so far not managed it. I just find the 'monooque' Status basses so easy to play and they never need adjusting once set up. Still not sorted how to post pics on new BC - still its stopped me trading and selling too much!

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1328298917' post='1525273'] You could sell me Honky? [/quote] That one wouldn't be as cheap as the 30th Warren lol! Loved the photos by the way.

This is not good for my Status GAS. Basses come and go but my Streamline is a constant. Now what can I sell to buy a Stealth 2?

Dunno, but the Affinity is standard Fender fit....any licensed neck should do. The Mighty Mite in mine was very slightly thinner and shallower but no problem in fitting.

[quote name='pst62' timestamp='1327491952' post='1512104'] +1. Mine is exactly the same as yours, you can't beat the black/black/maple combination. I'm not ashamed of the fake Fender logo though, some of us don't have money these days to throw around on £500+ basses. besides it finishes the look off, and I would never try to pass it off as the real thing if I sold it. [/quote] Ditto I'm not a Fender snob.....my first decent bass was a Squier (albeit a JV) and even though the body has some dinks I dont think it would fool anybody lol. I use mine against my CAR US Jazz 75RI - there aint £1000+ difference between em.

Nearly finished my Affinity upgrade. Black white black pg courtesy of Bass Doc.....makes a massive difference to the look. Mighty Mite Maple board neck with 70s logo (I know, I know) with 70s Wilkinson Tuners. Looking quite Roger Waters now but still thinking about a period neck plate and bridge cover. The Squier pups will probably have to go at some point but where do you stop...... Definitely punch above their weight these Affinitys Maarten.

I've had this problem on and off for the last few years. What I've found works for me: 1. A shallow profile at the nut 2. P bass not J bass 3. Not neck heavy (so I don't have to support the neck) I guess none of this bodes well for the a thumb bass (I had one for a year, loved the sound but my wrist hated it).

Ditto, Also still can't send a message directly as the boxes are off the left hand side of the screen.....have to go in through 'compose new'.

Just picked up a mighty mite Fender licensed maple with maple board from bluegrass guitar parts for just under a ton. Came with 70 s decal already attached and it was in the vintage tint finish. I believe this guy has stock or can source easily - came very well packed and with good comms. Email addy [email protected]

Yup I've had 4 pgs from S&T......all black :-)