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Best places in the UK to get bass bodies made
jezzaboy replied to sockdeluxe_mikey's topic in Bass Guitars
[quote name='LukeFRC' post='1221806' date='May 6 2011, 12:13 AM']let us know how the neck is[/quote] I have ordered one of the Jazz/rosewood necks and will give you my "expert" opinion Jez -
Are there any real benefits to buying a bass brand new?
jezzaboy replied to Evil Undead's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='chris_b' post='1225515' date='May 9 2011, 08:17 PM']Lots. Can you buy a 5 string P Bass and then sell it to me.[/quote] It`s thinking like this that helped us beat the ruddy bosche!!! Good lad!! Jez -
What are the top 5 (or 10) basses you've owned?
jezzaboy replied to OutToPlayJazz's topic in Bass Guitars
I thought that OTPJ had returned! Old thread resarection!! G&L L2000 tribute- current fav squeeze Classic 60`s Jazz Ibanez SR700 Status Energy Us 08 P bass in black/maple Jez -
I don`t think that I have ever seen a guitarist of any description playing a gig without an electronic tuner of some description. What do you do when you bring the bass from the cold air into the heat of a pub? Or halfway through the set when the heat is building up? I always have my Korg Pitch Black plugged in line. I can`t imagine playing a gig without it. Even if you play crap sometimes, the least you can do is be in tune sounding crap. Jez
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The one I had buzzed like a wasp on speed if there was a lighting rig about. I could have got it shieldied as noted above with copper but in the end couldn`t be arsed. It seemed to have a garbage active circut. No doubt Monkonthehill, aka "the keeper of the flame for Jaguar bass" will be along shortly to tell us all how wrong we are Steve has gigged his quite a bit so he will have something to say. Jez
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That`s a stunning piece of kit but don`t fancy having it round my shoulder for 2 hours at a time. Jez
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Go for it! If you don`t, you will only sit and wonder what might have happened. Jez
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Best places in the UK to get bass bodies made
jezzaboy replied to sockdeluxe_mikey's topic in Bass Guitars
Good shout Steve, I had forgot about that CH Guitars. I`m going to take a punt one of their jazz necks. Bodies look ok as well. Jez -
If you like the sound of the Mex Standard best, why are you even asking the question Sometimes they get a bad rep on here but it`s what YOU like best, so, go for it! What colour combo was it? Jez
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I always carry my Sansamp with me. That way if the amp goes for a Burton, at least you can shove it into the pa. Or for a much cheaper alternative, as Lozz says, a BD121. Jez
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Here we have a MIJ P bass, which is MUCH better than a CIJ P bass. Except that the tuners aren`t original, they have been badly fitted and the body isn`t the original either! So, what you are bidding on is a Jap pickup, electrics and neck. And these go for between 550 and 700 Still, at least the guy isn`t trying to kid us on it`s something it`s not [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FENDER-JAP-BASS-MADE-IN-1994-/260777823375?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3cb791cc8f"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FENDER-JAP-BASS-MADE...=item3cb791cc8f[/url] Jez
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[quote name='Clarky' post='1214821' date='Apr 29 2011, 01:05 PM']B5, I can guarantee that you are a leagues better bass player than me. I can't read, I sit on root notes etc. Your technical ability (whatever it is) is perfectly adequate for many bands, so wave goodbye to this lot and there will be someone else out there in which you will fit in perfectly. Chemistry between band members is more important than ability IMHO[/quote] That has to be the most sensible thing I`ve read on here for ages! Look at me, can`t read, can`t do any slapping or fancy stuff and what`s that thin string on the bottom of the bass for yet I play in a reasonably busy covers band having it large as they say It is down to the guys that you play with. Forget about these losers and get yourself another band or start your own. Don`t give up as I think that you will only regret it. You have always come across to me as someone who is quite passionate about your playing when I read your posts. Jez
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Jools Holland Show - Still Worth Watching?
jezzaboy replied to spongebob's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='Alfie' post='1212384' date='Apr 27 2011, 10:23 AM']I also enjoyed it, especially as Avery Sunshine's bass player seemed to be playing a Squier Classic Vibe, awesome! [/quote] I thought that was a Classic Vibe. Looks like a bridge and tuner upgrade but good to see one on the telly. PJ Harvey? That`s what happens when you stop taking your medication kids. Jez -
Just read an interview with Bootsy in Guitar and Bass mag. His Space Bass has 4 outputs going into 4 effects pedal which go into 4 separate amps! Sod being his tech. And he also says "the days of straight basslines coming from a bass look like they may be nearly over. There`s a whole new approach coming in." Has he had too many blue smarties? Jez
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Really nice looking bass Rockape and the pics look really good. Am now suffering from serious GAS as some others are no doubt. Jez
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I would go for the Gotoh one and save some cash as I had a badass and it made not a jot of differance to the sound to my lugs. The BA costs about £70? and the Gotoh shouldn`t set you back more than £30. There have been quite a few discussions on here about the merits of BA versus the old bent bit of tin. Result: inconclusive! Jez
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I don`t have a problem with posting my town, but when trying to sell something, I think that you should say where you are, especially when the ad says collection only and guess what, no location! But as you say BA, we have been down this road before! Jez
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Lads you can get em in Glesga!! [url="http://www.guitar.co.uk/guitars/bass/3754-bass_collection_californian_bass?page=8"]http://www.guitar.co.uk/guitars/bass/3754-...ian_bass?page=8[/url] Jez
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Guitarists who don't know what they are playing
jezzaboy replied to Thurbs's topic in General Discussion
I once played with a guitarist who would noodle around and every so often play a great "lick" and when you asked him what it was he played, he didn`t have a clue. Great feel player but he could be intensley anoying. A right "pain in the arse." Happy now WOT? Jez -
Right away I thought, Jap re issue. He says it has been completly restored so I think it would be difficult to prove that it`s as old as the seller is claming. If it was re fin in 81, it`s still in very good condition for a bass 30yrs old. He`s not really providing much evidence to support his claim. I wouldn`t touch it even if I had the cash. Jez
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[quote name='voxpop' post='1198668' date='Apr 13 2011, 08:38 PM']Will you stupid naughty children go and play a sensible game instead of waisting my tm. Good god you got me doing it now.[/quote] Yes Earthling, you are powerless to stop the mighty TM! All shall kneel!! Jez
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[quote name='Jambo10' post='1197448' date='Apr 12 2011, 10:15 PM']Well, you will go to East Kilbride!![/quote] Too true Jambo!! The thing is, they looked quite nice from a distance but rough close up. Part of the problem is I don`t drink, then they might have looked okay! As the old joke goes, I have never went to bed with an ugly woman but have woken up with plenty. (copyright Jimmy Logan, 1935) Jez
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Doctor J, the liability must rest with Bassdirect as that is their business. It`s not as if he is a private seller. The onus is on Bassdirect to ensure that the goods he sells are what they say they are. I don`t get the posts stating that Truckstop is somehow partly to blame. He bought the goods in good faith as described by the shop and while I don`t suppose for a second that he was intentionally mislead, the law, as I understand it, is on Truckstops side. Jez
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Well last friday in East Kilbride, 2 females were "stroking" the neck of my Jazz and saying that it was "long and hard, just as they like it." I might have enjoyed it but we were playing country girl at the time! And no I didn`t, ya dirty minded monkeys! Jez
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That`s the exact same model that I have. You will love it!! Jez