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This Jazz is in such good condition, as an anniversary model it must be quite a collectible instrument I also have a pickguard in red tort, if prospective buyers prefer? Original also included in the sale Note: I would consider trades for a Squier JV Precision against this bass (especially for a Sunburst / Rosewood / Tort one!) EDIT: There's another bass I have become interested in, and until that sells, I am willing to temporarily drop the price on this lovely condition jazz a bit further £750 with case, or £700 without (but inc hang tags / candy) - if the other bass sells in the meantime, I'll put the asking price of this one back up... -
Same here. I've not tried one myself (but would do if I saw one for sale near me) A couple of guitarist pals really love their Faith acoustic guitars. One so much so, that she bought another model and loves it equally Let us know if you get one, and what your thoughts of it are
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Good to hear from you Arnel, and Hello from Wales Join in the chat whenever you can
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I think all the "hype" that has surrounded Sire basses may just be down to the fact that they really are pretty good. To me, the fit, finish, quality of parts, and construction, the great feel and playability were very impressive Although, it would seem a shame to buy one and then take out all the electrics if you don't like the sound.... perhaps this is not so bad if you have a buyer for the Sire pickups / electrics and already have some replacements to hand EDIT: If I didn't already have a great Jazz, I'd now seriously consider a Sire as an alternative to buying a more expensive Fender
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Yes the Vintage quite surprised me in its' quality and playability / comfort I must say As anzoid says, the relicing wasn't the best - though I didn't think it was rubbish - just not as good / convincing as the Roadworn Jazz Again though, this may depend on whether you like road-wear / relicing anyway I think for the money (especially a decent 2nd hand price) I'd be prepared to live with the relicing on the Vinatge - if I could live with the weight, what with my ageing shoulders
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Exactly what stingrayPete says above. I can't believe a tutor would refuse to teach you because of your choice of bass - that's really quite unbelievable In any case, I don't think that is a stick bass, as it does have a resonant chamber / body There are some great instructional videos on YouTube, Geoff's being some stand out examples. Watch as many as you can, but get some lessons early on too That's a nice looking bass you have there - congratulations on your purchase, and best of luck with your exciting new journey
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I used to have a VM fretless Jazz, and it was an amazing bass for the money. Actually, I now have an MIJ Fender J fretless, which is also lovely The Fender cost considerably more than the Squier (obviously) but IMO, it isn't 2 or 3 times better (not that I'm now complaining about the Fender - I'm keeping it, it's my "forever" fretless) I must admit, there have been times when I wish I'd kept the Squier - it was rather good Re Sire, I only recently tried one (admittedly a fretted version) and was blown away by the quality of build, especially given the 2nd hand prices I've seen some of them go for. So my only other suggestion was to maybe swap the electrics on a Sire - possibly with some second-hand passive pickups + circuitry. Then again, that may add some further cost into the equation..... IMHO, a decent 2nd hand Squier VM is the best option I've seen. Again, you could upgrade the stock pickups (though the ones in mine were OK) Let us know what you decide, and good luck with your search EDIT: As ezbass suggests above, the Vintage fretless is another option. I did try a fretless one, and was impressed - though I do recall it being quite heavy compared to the Squier
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My first bass was also a Kay. A really terrible almost-Rick-copy-type-thing It was utterly, utterly terrible, and I've seen a few for sale on a well known auction site, at really inflated prices - I mean £200 - £300 If I found one for about £2 or £3 I might pick it up, just for a trip down memory lane, and to ad fuel to my garden bonfire Discreet is quite right, budget instruments these days are streets ahead of the Kay type stuff that was around years ago EDIT: Of course your Kay bass may be much better than the one I had. I'm not suggesting you burn it - who knows what was in the paint back then?
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Yes, I know. Of course, Kraftwerk didn't "invent" electronic music - far from it. They were among other German bands pioneering the Genre, bands like Tangerine Dream But for me, Kraftwerk were among the first, if not the first to make electronic music more dance-able, more pop orientated. So many bands, even bands whose style is / was so very different from one another, cite Kraftwerk as a major influence. What I liked as much as anything was that although he's in his 70's he's clearly still experimenting and exploring music and sounds, and he so obviously enjoyed playing that gig. And there were less than 200 in the crowd (It's a small room, in a club with several bars and venues within the same club). His book was for sale on the Merch stand, but I went for the poster and CD album. As soon as I left the venue, I was thinking I should have got a copy of the book. I will make sure I get myself a copy in the near future - thanks for letting me know you liked the book Frank Blank
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Never saw one of these in the flesh. I had a Westone Thunder Jet back in the day - great bass that was In fact, I've seen many a Westone for sale lately, that I've considered under-priced (they really are great 80's Japan quality basses) But at that price, it seems very expensive. Still, if you really want one, there can't be too many around for sale out there....
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Wolfgang Flur, (ex Kraftwerk) last Friday night, in a small club in Cardiff He's now over 70, but still full of energy (more movement / dancing than he did in Kraftwerk) Great songs & accompanying videos, met him afterwards for a signed CD + poster. Nice fella too
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Yes, a bit of buying, selling & trading is how I've come to learn what I like best - by way of basses and amp gear. It has taught me a lot, and GAS is a huge part of that... even though one of the lessons has taken me around full circle But even going full circle, and getting back to where you were a few years back is a journey - you come to appreciate why you like "bass A" or "bass B", amp A etc Really like the title of this thread
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Saddle mounted piezo and nylon tape wound strings
Marc S replied to Paul S's topic in Accessories and Misc
Interesting Paul S. I hadn't realised you'd "strayed" into the world of upright bass. It's a slippery slope, which is fraught with further GAS induced moments, beware! I'm not familiar with the Dean EUB myself, so I'm not sure what the piezo arrangement looks like. It sounds like you've found an interesting solution though Paul - and I don't know why the copper tape would help.... except as you say, it bulks the strings out and may improve contact area... Would another tape material work as well? Would it improve matters even more if you added even more copper tape? I was going to suggest that the un-evenness might be due to the strings. I've found that on some DB's, certain string types just seem to be weaker on one string, more so than another Try some different strings on the same bass - hey presto, it's much more even. I've found this more the case with lower tension strings on certain basses. What is the tension like in those strings Paul? -
Just to add - if anyone doesn't want the hard case for this bass (I've got too many myself) Then I'd take around £50 off the asking price. EDIT: I'm sure I could find a gigbag, if you didn't want the case....
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5? you wait just a little while Pea Turgh.... you wait Would like to see that Jag build - is there a thread?
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Just resurrecting this old thread, as I was wondering whether anyone else has bought one of these smart looking speakers, and what your thoughts are? Are you still using yours Mr Bassman? Still liking it? I wish there was one of these near me somewhere - so I could give it a whirl I'm still sorely tempted by them, but would love to hear one before pulling the trigger
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Actually Newfoundfreedom - you can sell it to Mr Discreet for £139 Glad you pulled the trigger. I think if you hadn't - you may have regretted letting it slip through your fingers. At least this way, you can have a play around with it and sell it on if you don't like it, or you can't get the sound you're after It's funny, but some Squier VM pickups seem really good, others are OK (But from the VM series, they're always adequate or better, I find) You could trawl the BC marketplace for some second-hand pickups to try, and start experimenting I know what you mean re your comment too - I also think the SS Jaguar looks great. It seems the SS proportions work well - perhaps the body shape just suits the shorter neck? PS. None of us actually "needs" another bass - but you are now a member of the BC Subgroup "Too many basses, but perfectly happy for it to stay that way / searching for another bass anyway gang"
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As Hooky_lowdown asks; Is it the long, or short scale version of the Jag? - As they will both sound different And as discreet says; If a bass has a typical split pickup, in the position a P bass normally has its' pickup - then it will sound like a P bass But the quality and / or brand of the pickup will also effect the sound. I've heard a Squier Jag, fitted with decent pickups and it sounded superb Personally, I like the P/J pickup arrangement - You can solo the neck pickup, for a P bass sound, and you can add a bit of Jazz "honk" to taste, if and when you want - it's not quite the same as a bass with 2 Jazz pickups, but IMO it's a flexible arrangement, with nice tonal options It's not for everyone, of course. But at that sort of price, well you can afford to experiment with some pickups and even restore the bass back to its' original state if you don't like it or want something else ..... and you'd probably get back what you paid for the bass too
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Well Mr FuNkShUi, you thought you'd never see the day..... but I also thought I'd never see this day! Having played this bass at a Bass Bash event in South Wales (a few years back) - I can confirm it's an absolute beauty to play And that's coming from me, who doesn't normally get on with Warkwicks..... The through neck construction, and the neck dimensions make this an absolute dream to play, I must say EDIT: I wanted to really like Warwicks, so I tried a few, and owned one - but this one stood out from all the others... I can also assure any potential buyers that this seller is an absolute gent, and most trustworthy BC member GLWTS matey- 23 replies
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The Squier Classic Vibe range are absolutely amazing quality for the money I have too many basses (and too many P basses at that!) But I've always really liked the look of these There's something about a P bass, with maple board & blocks - I know some folk prefer that on a Jazz But I like it on a P bass too - especially one in Black GLWTS - this is a bargain price! -
Price drop: £800 or £750 without case I've seen something else I'd like. Fender 1996, or early '97 50th Anniversary Jazz bass, in superb condition. There are virtually no marks or scratches on this lovely Jazz bass. There's just a tiny "dint" around 1mm on top of the neck (near fret 14). Amazing condition for a 22 year old bass - the previous owner said he had never gigged it - he just played it at home, and has never even been in a band. In fact, you could hang this up in a shop, and claim it as brand new! It's a beautiful tobacco burst colour and looks and sounds stunning. Comes complete with shaped hard case, which itself is in near mint condition, and has all the "case candy" / hang-tags and truss rod key. Even the hang tags look brand new. The neck is standard Jazz width, but feels slightly "fuller" than my MIJ Jazz or say a Flea Jazz / C shaped neck. Currently strung with LaBella flats, I can let you have a set of nearly new rounds, if you prefer. (I recently put Flats on another Jazz and loved the sound) I prefer not to post delicate musical instruments, and would prefer you to try the bass and make sure you're happy with it - so collection from my place in South Wales (near Cardiff / Caerphilly) or I could meet / deliver somewhere mutually convenient (I have just acquired some battery headphones for checking the bass). I'm not looking for any trades, but might be tempted with a JV Squier Precision bass. I have no way of accurately weighing this bass, but it does feel a tad heavier than my MIJ or my Roadworn P basses
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Do you actually know what you're buying?
Marc S replied to NancyJohnson's topic in General Discussion
If what you're looking at, appears dodgy from on-line photos, then it probably is "dodgy" When buying privately, I prefer to actually go & see the item (if it's an expensive item like a guitar) or arrange to meet somewhere mutually convenient, if that's possible I've bought several basses from people on here, and it's pretty much the most reliable place for 2nd hand gear. Again though, I usually like to try before I buy.... Other than that, I'd use a reputable dealer, or a guitar shop with a known reputation Definitely look before you leap, and get as much background info about the guitar beforehand EDIT: As Beedster says above "shops can be dodgy too" - hence my comment about using a shop you know to have a good reputation (these shops won't usually want to risk their reputation) -
That's an utterly crazy low price for a US Jazz And such a lovely colour.... if I was looking for a Jazz right now - I'd be all over this GLWTS, and c'mon BC members - what are you waiting for?
