martthebass

Hard to compare MIA P and J, different sound and different feel (neck). FWIW I get on well with my MIA P despite the S1 switch (just switch it out!), gets that nice thuddy 70's sound that you just can't get with a Jazz. Quality wise I'd say it's on a par with the Lakky Skylines but maybe not quite as 'robust' as a MM 'ray. I've had a couple of standard MIM's - both Jazzes - IMHO they didn't feel or play as well.

The finish on my DJ5 neck is definately satin laquer - not that much different to my 2004 MIA Precision - guess a bit lighter on the %gloss. It's definitely not an oil finish like a MM, it's closer to the original finish of a 1990 'Ray I had (before endless playing made it glossy).

I think that's the problem with GAS and multi-bass ownership. I bought a MIA P bass off Old Horse. I was looking for a beater for open mic nights. When it turned up it was too pristine to use. I just picked up a DJ5 with the same intention - again when I picked it up it was flawless (new - still boxed). I now have 3 basses all near mint - not one I would let an oik with a 7 inch belt buckle use for fun. Sad.................now where's that Squier Affinity. Problem is, with GAS, you always have a mind for the bass condition, you know if you wan't to trade/sell for your next passion that every ding/scratch (unless it's a desireable vintage) costs about £50.

When I took my DJ5 Skyline to a practice - somebody asked me if I was mad because I'd replaced the old Sterling with a 'no-name' bass made in Korea of all places

I thought that the bolt-on's were stock necks. The neck on my Thumb BO4 is exactly the same as the Corvette BO4 that it replaced. I don't have a problem with the profile - sort of Jazzish at the nut but a bit thicker front to back. Never quite understood the 'baseball' bat comparison it's pretty comfortable IMHO. Life would be a bit dull if every bass had to have a Fender Jazz neck.

[quote name='Doc B' post='129327' date='Jan 28 2008, 03:15 PM']Never mind Holby City - he's been in a Star Wars, even if it was just The Phantom Menace![/quote] And Highlander (the original, and only good film of the series) - tho he did die pretty quickly against that big guy - Kruger? that said 'yes my pretty' a lot.

Can't go wrong with a Lakland Skyline. Careful with the '5's tho, finding my move to 5's from a lifetime of 4's a struggle because of the 35" and broadneck - but opinions will obviously differ. A nice JO4 or DJ4 would suit you sir.

Anything by Cream. Free - ARN and Wishing Well Bad Company - Cant get enough, Feel like makin love Small Faces - All or nothing + Johnny be Goode, Blue Suede shoes and another hundred generic RnR 12 bars

[quote name='lwtait' post='128292' date='Jan 26 2008, 04:22 PM']why not go for a fender similar to the squier? you're less likely to regret it if its a better bass. definatly dont keep it if you cant get along with it.[/quote] +1 As a move on from the G&L maybe a nice CIJ or second hand MIA?

Just picked up a well nice black pg for my DJ5 from Ian. Good comms throughout - great bloke to deal with

Jeeezus. I had one of these back in the day, it was seriously naff. I sold it and a Drumatix for next to bugger all. Do you hear that sound..........it's the sound of me kicking my own arse

200 Songs!!!??. Seems a tad excessive. Our set lists (and sadly they haven't changed that much in 3 years) constitute no more than 100 songs - with the jam night stuff I do I could add maybe another 50 which I most definately blag. Ok, I'd stick to generic rock and roll and blues to make up the numbers in your case, you can basically play what you like to a lot of this (assuming you stay in the basic chord pattern) and no one will know any different. Most people don't notice the bass anyhow unless it's a well known line (e.g. Money, The Chain etc). Good luck with it, but as with the responses above - if it aint fun then bin it, it really isn't worth the hassle and may put you off music for life.

Sorry to hijack your thread Ian. Does anyone know the standard set that comes with the DJ5 - love the action as it is and don't want to screw around with rod adjustments when I change strings. Cheers, Mart

[quote name='dub_junkie' post='121586' date='Jan 16 2008, 04:53 PM']sorry I didnt like about the Streamer Std when I owned one - carolena body wood looked cheap and felt it too I'd honestly save the extra for a LX or a ProM or a Corvette Std I also think a SUB would be worth more than an extra 30 notes over a Streamer Std[/quote] +1 Somehow they don't seem like proper 'wick's to me. Just my humble opinion. Bubinga 'vette or Ovangkol Thumb..................that's different. For what your Sub's worth you should be able to pick up a nice used 'vette bubinga standard passive (or maybe even an active)

I get this problem occassionally with my 'wick Thumb. Thing is it only happens with one particular lead. Sound doesn't cut out completely - just loses a lot of volume.

I don't have sufficient vocabulary to describe how beautiful that is. What's the weight like?

The black precision I bought from Nick (above) is very very nearly the one. Bought it as a back up but it now gets most of the action. It's the cheapest bass I own, but it's the one most likely to put a smile on my face.

Forgetting to turn on the wireless pack..............do that quite often

[quote name='Geddys nose' post='119182' date='Jan 12 2008, 04:27 PM']Doncaster a bit of a drive from the NW but Dave's the manager of the store and in charge of the Bass Department so he can give good deals. [/quote] Note: Dave doesn't work on Sunday's so if you're doing the drive avoid this day - they struggle to do 'discounts' or px deals when Dave's not there.

Looks good to me.......................Bruce Foxton should have had one like this