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Hi cameltoe, yes mine's the big Fender logo JV. Agree with all you say about both and I'm loathe to part with either but also have a RW Jazz and now my 5-string Yamaha coming back to a small flat... The main difference is neck profile, my JV has a very slim neck front to back which suits me as a long term J player. That said, I find the RW P easy to get around unlike the Classic 50's P which feels like a real handful to me and rather sticky. Think it must be the RW neck finish which everyone always raves about. BTW, I think finish on the RW is excellent - the neck pocket is snug as you like which I've tried to show in the photos. -
Thanks for the interest, but I'm afraid I can't do trades this time. I'm seriously under having bought my Yamaha TRB 5Pii back off Beedster and so need the cash. I can testify to this being a great bass. The only reason I am culling it is that I have an '82 JV Precision as well, and it just edges it for me, but it was damn close between that and the Roadworn. Really, everything they say about these is true. Trials welcome right next to Waterloo station. I can also send a soundclip if anyone's interested - ropey playing but it'll give you an idea.
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Bump for photos and price drop
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Am I the only one here who finds a PJ combination unsatisfactory? I tried to convince myself it was the best of both worlds, because I couldn't decide between the two, but in the end went the same way as Diablo and bought both. I just found that the PJs I tried couldn't match the best of either, but maybe there are other better versions out there that can.
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FINAL PRICE DROP £620 Up for sale is a Fender Roadworn Precision in excellent condition, never gigged. There've been plenty of reviews on here and Talkbass about how good these are to play and what a great vintage vibe they put out. As everyone says, a supremely comfortable neck (no stickiness), and super-resonant body with a full P thump. I'm in Central London so easy to meet if you can get into town. I'd prefer not to ship as I don't have a hard case for this, just the Fender gig bag it came with, but may consider for the right price. [attachment=176879:DSC08915.JPG][attachment=176880:DSC08916.JPG][attachment=176881:DSC08917.JPG][attachment=176882:DSC08918.JPG][attachment=176883:DSC08919.JPG][attachment=176884:DSC08920.JPG][attachment=176885:DSC08921.JPG][attachment=176886:DSC08922.JPG][attachment=176887:DSC08923.JPG]
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PM'd
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There are some other photos of the bass from my September Ebay listing here (should still be visible): [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191317405224?ssPageName=STRK:MEUNSOLD:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1560.l2649"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191317405224?ssPageName=STRK:MEUNSOLD:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1560.l2649[/url]. If you hover over they are a reasonable size. I can testify to it being a fabulous bass, bought from The Bass Gallery and one owner until I sold to Beedster, who by the way is a top bloke to do business with. If I had the money I'd buy it back.
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I have a RW Jazz and echo the Marc S that it's a comfortable neck to play. However I did find with my RW P that at first I was having pain in my thumb joints and wrists. What this came down to was hand position - not being used to the different profile, I was unintentionally pressing hard with my thumb into the back of the neck to compensate, which was straining the tendons. My suggestion is to play your Jap Jazz and carefully observe your hand position and pressure of thumb/fingers and how relaxed your wrist/shoulder are. Then play your RW Jazz and compare. It only takes a small change to lead to strain. I agree with comment above that you might need to develop hand strength, but if we're talking about tendon strain, you want to nip it in the bud asap.
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There are plenty of posts on Basschat recommending these DI/preamp pedals. It doesn't turn every bass into a Sadowsky but it does give a punchy clean boost and gives you versatility as a DI as well. All in good working order - the white markers are a little faded on a couple of the knobs but easy enough to touch up. £110 inc. UK p&p [attachment=175797:DSC08914.JPG][attachment=175798:DSC08913.JPG]
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I'd be up for this but it'd be tube from central London so limited gear.
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Me'Shell Ndegeocello. Just been listening to Peace Beyond Passion and she gets such a fat tone out of her Jazz with flats (I think - someone will tell me it's a completely different bass now). Read once that her favourite Jazz was so well played the frets had worn down to close on fretless level, but she loved it because it meant she could get those liquid slides. I have no doubt if I could play an exact replica of her gear it would sound crap.
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I'm like you - been playing for 30 odd years and always Jazz or some other variant. I bought my first P-bass, a JV '82 a few weeks back, then a Roadworn. I'll always keep my Jazz, but I can't imagine not having a P now. It just sits in the mix like nothing else, so satisfying to play. All depends on what sort of music you're into of course, but there seem to be a ton of different Ps out there that deliver different vibes. My two are quite different and that's before the variation of stringing them with flats v. rounds. A P is made for flats (if you like flats that is).
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What with all this talk I got my first set of flats after 30 years playing on and off. LaBella's on a JV '82 and still getting used to them, they're a bit sticky and not sure how much that's residue or intrinsic feel (alcohol wipesnhelped a bit). But as someone said the real test is how they fit in the mix. Haven't had a chance to gig with them, but playing to backing track they have a really solid deep tone that sits right in the hole. Looking good so far.
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Yep, me too. I went in by chance the other week having been put off Denmark St for years by the abysmal Bass Cellar as was. The chaps in Wunjo's couldn't be more different: knowledgeable without being in the least overbearing, no pressure, genuine love of bass and interest in what will suit your needs. I came out with a lovely Roadworn Jazz which they had pulled out unprompted when I was looking at a P-bass twice the price. Went back later for a MarkBass CMD121P which they gave me a great price on - sure, could have saved a bit second-hand but a shop like this makes you want to spend your hard-earned dosh there. Couldn't recommend them more highly.
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When I was learning the most valuable tools were a metronome and headphones. (For metronome substitute drum machine or probably any number of apps nowadays). That way, when you start slow as others have said, there's no hiding. Be ruthless with yourself over the basics and you'll sound infinitely better playing a slow groove than the usual Saturday afternoon Red Bull crazed whipper-slapper down Denmark St.
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Superb stuff - must check out his stuff - any recommendations of compilation or album to start with? I only know him to date as co-writer and producer on Arnold Blair's Trying to Get Next To You which has a sweet groove on it as well: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHKZsOk6xVQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHKZsOk6xVQ[/url]
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Old thread I know, but thanks for the tip. I've been struggling to get a decent sound out of my 121P as a practice cab at home with my Roadworn Jazz, and couldn't understand it as it sounds great through a Korg PX4D with cans. Disconnecting the piezo instantly gave me the rounded highs I was trying in vain to coax out.
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I've been reading up on Ronnie - he's one of those seminal session players who never got the recognition he deserved (in his case for being a core part of the Phillie soul sound). It led me to this discussion on Motown bass with contributions from one or two who were actually part of the scene - fascinating stuff [url="http://soulfuldetroit.com/archives/1/541.html?1020196543"]http://soulfuldetroit.com/archives/1/541.html?1020196543[/url]. There's a bizarre rumour that he put butter on his flatwounds to deaden them further, but it's debunked by one of the other Phillie session players on the forum.
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Thanks for the prompts - I'd never heard of Ron Baker, but this [url="http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/30-amazing-unsung-bassists-in-no-particular-order-286816/19"]http://www.musicrada...order-286816/19[/url] says his set-up was P plus heavy gauge flatwounds so that figures, plus pick for the attack you can hear on the upper octave. Agree about the track - not the best but boy can she sing!
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This may be obvious to the educated ear but could anyone help me identify the classic bass sound on Lolleata Holloway's Love Sensation? http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BKmw9UrX99s Had a feeling it might be a p-bass but it's utterly unlike my JV with SPB-1. Thanks!
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Sorry for the delay - yes this bass has now sold. Thanks for your interest, Ed
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ON HOLD
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I just sold my Roland CB-30 to Ben in person. Great communication and a real pleasure to do business with! Many thanks, and I hope it serves you well. Ed
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PRICE DROP
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There are plenty of threads on here and Talkbass recommending the CB30 and with good reason - it's a great little amp with some decent amp modelling and effects built in. It's also built very solidly and made to last - this unit has a few scratches on the back plate which you can see in the photo but is in very good all round condition and works perfectly. Pick-up would be ideal from South London near Bromley, or my work off Fleet St (Central London); alternatively I could ship via Parcelforce 48 for £30.