martthebass

Nothing wrong with that. I played a 1996 MIM Jazz in preference to my 1990 Stingray for about 5 years.

That SB900 takes me back to my yoof and reminds me that I no longer have the shoulder, neck or back to handle one........

[quote name='steantval' post='469978' date='Apr 22 2009, 08:24 PM']Thanks for response guys. F*ck the looks, I'll stick with my tried and trusted Musicman that plays like a dream.[/quote] Good call, I 'had' to play a selection of Free and Bad Co at a jam night last night with my trusty Ray4 and it coped just fine. Sounded a damn sight better on Doctor Doctor than an EB0 would too.....

Fender: Pros and cons; does what it says on the tin and you know what it'll be worth should you want to get rid. Not the highest quality, mass produced (unless CS) Shuker: Pros and cons; built to your spec (so should suit you), excellent quality. Because it's bespoke it might not appeal to as many people should you wish to sell it.

[quote name='Faithless' post='463520' date='Apr 15 2009, 11:23 PM']Thanks for your input, guys Well, at the end, I wasn't preparing to buy it, as I have no serious interest in MM's at all, actually, but, simply, it looked a bit pity to me for him, as he was trying to sell his MM for about half-year now, probably.. Shame, that here [i]our [/i]musos are more interested in cheapish stuff, rather than something serious..[/quote] Tell him to try and sell it on here. I sold my 2002 SR5 here a couple of weeks ago for the target price - I could have sold it 3 or 4 times over.

Only got experience with Skylines I'm afraid, but my 2p: Had a DJ5 briefly, Rich (Out to play Jazz) played it and loved it but I found it heavy (over 10lb) and hated the 35" and string spacing - but I can't blame Lakland for that. The BG I had was sorry to say heavy, unbalanced and not well finished - sorry to be a heretic but it wasn't a patch on my 2004 MIA Precision. A few months back I played a good 5-6 Lakky Skylines in Electro (Doncaster), they all appear to have gone now, however I was amazed by the level of weight difference - particularly on the DJ5's (anywhere from 8.5 to 11lbs). The best of the bunch was a nice sounding JO4 that I would have had in front of any of the MIA Fender Jazzes I've had in the past.

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='463297' date='Apr 15 2009, 06:48 PM']That'll be left over stock from last year, probably. I paid £840 for a sunburst Am.Std. Precision last June. The newer stuff will be significantly higher, I'd imagine.[/quote] Rich, you're going to have to build an extension for all these 'extra' basses soon How's the OLP? Give me first dibs when/if you get bored with it - I'm missing my SR5 (tho the Stremline helps make up for the loss)

I've had a few MM's in my time and generally find room for one in my 'armoury'. There are differences between the ones I've had but its generally been limited to weight and neck dead spots. In terms of weight the current Ray 4 (2005) I have is spot on average (9.25lbs) but the Sterling 4 (2004) it replaced was a bit on the heavy side at nearly 10. Again the Ray4 I currently have (and a Ray5 I've just sold) is pretty free of dead spots wheras there were more noticeable ones on the 1990 2EQ Ray4 and the afforementioned Sterling (both cured to an extent with decent string selection and a bit of a rod tweak). In terms of quality I think the recent MM's I've had were as good as the 1990 one (a period considered by many to be pretty good for MM production), fit, finish and playability being in good order - my 2005 Ray4 also has a nicer (to me) and faster neck profile. If I compare my Ray with the MIA (2004) P bass I have it feels a more 'expensive' instrument - sorry I can't come up with a better adjective. I'd agree with Rich that with all mass produced instruments it's a 'try before you buy' situation but I have less hesitation buying a MM blind than a Fender (except maybe MIJ) or even Lakland Skyline.

[quote name='Jobiebass' post='462336' date='Apr 14 2009, 05:55 PM']My gear MASSIVELY outweighs how good I am.[/quote] You could donate the FBass to me then JB Know what you mean tho. My band's on a sabatical at the mo so why the hell do I have 3 decent quality 4 stringers sat around the house playing along to the bloody IPod?

Have any of you guys got to the point where you think your bass gear is better than you are (or even worse - could be)? Don't get me wrong I love to play on a really nice bass but when you go to the odd jam night and someone plays the hell out of a £100 bass does it make you feel like leaving your £1000 baby in the gig bag and hacking about on the 'house bass'?

I only have experience with Status necks. Both mine have been very gloss. I assume (hopefully correctly) that the satin finish is like normal satin finished wood necks (i.e. like the S1 MIA Fenders or Musicman before they went to oil finish). Sorry, not much help......I'll shut up now.

[quote name='SJA' post='459238' date='Apr 10 2009, 01:05 PM']another idea for solving the problem- put a Status graphite replacement neck on it.[/quote] Good call, I had a MIM fretless Jazz with a dead spot on the G at 5th (pretty poor place to have it). A status graphite neck (also Fretless) cured the problem completely - expensive fix tho......I was lucky and got a second hand one for £165 inc. Hipshot ultralites

Sorry to hijack Alex's thread. To the 2 Q's above. I play thumb squarely on the back of the neck so the recess feels ok to me. If you were a 'thumb over the top' player I could see a bit of 'adjustment ' would be in order. The neck stays pretty much put but to me seems happier at 45 degrees and above. FM, there is no risk - you'll love it! At the 'local Jam' last night I can honestly say I have never had as many positive comments on the sound (or looks) of any bass I have ever used there.

Like you two I'm starting to be won over by this little bass. I'm finding that i have to play with the strap a bit to get the best balance. Maybe because I'm a shortarse I find if I get this wrong, despite it's lightness it sort of pivots on my left shoulder and puts all of its 7lbs there which can be a bit taxing. Get the strap right tho and it really is like wearing nothing at all. I've actually found some quite 'non-Status' sounds in there which should work for some of the stuff I use a Precision on. The master volume is neck left on mine, maybe the position change is because of the S/P mods on yours Alex? Mine gets its first airing with me tonite at the local Jam, I'm interested to see what the punters make of it - can I get away with Punk on this bass - we'll see.

Cheers Rich, hope the cheque clears (just kidding )

One of the best................thanks for the Streamline Rich.