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    [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1415553800' post='2601412'] I sold Martthebass a Squier P bass for about £60, out of the box is was beyond my needs ability wise [/quote] Too many knobs on it ;-)
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    Yes, there are those that do need a more specialist instrument. ill give you that. But as you say, these are not your everyday players.
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    I got this bass last Nov and used it quite a bit for a while, but ive just switched to 5 string and needs this to go so im not tempted back. I got the EMG's earlier this year and put them in myself. I also got a new pickguard for this, and new knobs. These knobs are a gun metal colour rather than the standard silver. The bass is in very good condition, a few very light surface scratches if you look for them. The main issue is 4 noticeable (in the right light) scratches in the finish on the back. No idea how they got there, and they are hard to see unless you look for them. Ive tried to show them clearly in the photo, and have enhanced it slightly so they stand out. No issues with the neck as far as i know. In fact its hardly been used as i prefer the neck from my Squier CV Jazz so thats been on the bass most of the time ive had it. This neck hasnt been gigged at all. I dont want to post this so its a meet up in central London only im afraid. Although the bass doesn't come with a case ill include a gig bag. Nothing fancy, just something to help transport it in. Looking for £260 OVNO. Any questions just ask. Not looking for any trades, as im sorted for gear at the moment
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    [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1415548259' post='2601348'] No but then that contradicts the idea people are buying this stuff with the hope of it being the answer to their prayers of being able to play doesn't it? [/quote] Yes, but these people will normally already have other basses so should know better ;-) [quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1415549961' post='2601367'] I'm not disparaging people who buy high end gear, regardless of whether they can play or not. Their money, their choice, no problem. I'm just suggesting there is no correlation between gear and talent and that a great player will sound great pretty much regardless of what gear they happen to use. [/quote] Yep, spot on again, although i still think sometimes you need to up the budget to get something that you do feel more comfortable on, and so can play better.
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    [quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1415547672' post='2601336'] I'm sure that's true, but I doubt they are good players [u]because[/u] they've got high-end gear. [/quote] Agree with your posts. I keep reading how someone "has" to spend a lot of money for a "playable" bass. This sounds like BS to me. I can understand someone wanting to do it for the pleasure of owning something unique and expensive, nothing really wrong with that, but some make out they are forced to because nothing else (i.e., what us mainstream players use) will get the job done. I know sometimes you have to spend more to get the configuration you want, its not always easy buying off the shelf with the exact spec you prefer, but i cant believe someone with a 3k bass (for example) wouldn't be able to play a much, much cheaper bass and still get the job done.
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    [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1415466116' post='2600670'] Yes, a few have joined and then get so much 'stick' that they think it isn't worth the bother... And after seeing what happened to a couple in print, I can't say I blame them. [/quote] Same thing over on Talkbass.
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    I used one for a while (still have it) but moved on to a BBDI. These days I use a Darkglass VMTD and it does the warming thing so much better than the previous pedals. Not cheap but IME close to a warm tube amp than the BDDI type of thing. Saying that I do like what the BDDI does to my tone, but in a different way.
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    [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1415443709' post='2600349'] Ha it was Uber pimped Bartolini pickups, EBS active preamp with the jack socket mounted on the body, Badass bridge, full size tuners, rolled fingerboard edges, Fender pickguard. triggers broom you might say [/quote] Ah right, in that case I see the problem. I'll shut up. I still say go outboard rather than onboard though. For me this allows for the natural tone of the bass to be blended in, rather than having a full active tone, and you can use it with all basses.
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    Isn't Pete comparing the new bass to a Squier though. Unless that had a pre amp in it then it's nothing to do with outboard gear IMO. Both basses should be sound pretty similar unless the pups or wiring is faulty. Not sure what Squier Pete had before, maybe it was a VM with the hot Duncan designed pups in it.
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    I wonder if Gilmour gave him a life home ;-)
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    I thought there might be a thread about this. It's funny but as soon as that first song started I thought it had a Ice Hosue feel to it, and then I saw who was on bass. Coincidence I know but nevertheless. Lovey tone and playing. I really like guys playing. Seeing all those jazz basses was also nice.
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    Stating the bloody obvious but are the pickups high enough?
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    [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1415311372' post='2599197'] As it happens the J-Retro 01 deluxe is popping about a bit on one of my basses and I haven't put enough time into narrowing down what the issue is.... but I am loving my bass passive which just makes me less concerned about fixing it. I'd happily gig it passive, but then it isn't a Fender but it is a Jazz and a 5 string. [/quote] The funny thing is I use the pedal just to give me more of an active tone, but I'm not really keen on active basses. When I had the BDDI I kept the blend very low, just enough to fatten the tone a bit. Same goes for the Darkglass, although I do like the warming it does as well so I keep that a bit higher. I don't think I'd worry too much if I forgot my pedal for a gig, I don't rely on it, but having the choice I always use it.
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    I must admit I can't play a passive fender without my Darkglass/BDDI/BDI21.
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    Im not sure i follow. The TRBX 504 costs less than the ESP, so why pay more if your on a tight budget Good luck with the ESP anyway, they are fantastic instruments.
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    I think Fran (GW ) uses the standard Hercules hangers for all his Dingwalls as well.
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    I always thought people paid a fortune for decoration basses......or custom boutique basses as they call them :-).
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    I've recently got a TRBX505 and I agree with the above 'bland' comment. To my ears it can't do the Jazz tone very well at all, not even P tone. It has a tone for its own, but one I feel lacks any realy character. It works for me though so I'm not really complaining, just pointing out. The preamp is nice though, and the very good thing (for me) is the bass will even run without a battery in it. I've not come across many low end active bass that will do this. Plus it has a low battery indicator as wel. I needed a 5 string so I got this bass, but I much prefer my Squier CV Jazz for that real jazz bass tone, which I feel fits any style of music. Ive never played a VM Jazz, I have a VM PJ, but my vote would definitly go to a CV jazz over the VM.
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    [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1414928122' post='2594671'] Don't go with onboard pre Pete - keep it passive - if you need a hand in the tone shaping or giving the output a helping hand, do it via an external preamp. The fact that it hasn't got a battery or any actives is what gives it the charm it has and it is very different from your MMs. The output from a passive is always likely to be a lot lower because you are used to the hefty MM pickup with running the MM pres on full boost! Enjoy it dude. [/quote] Totally agree. Keep it passive as that's what these basses do best. Once you add a preamp I think things change, they get complicated and you lose some of the basic charm a plug in and forget bass does so well. I've noticed that when I play my jazz I hardly touch the knobs, but with my Yamaha I'm tweaking quite a bit during gigs. Maybe that's just me but I've always been like that. As much as my old P-retro could produce so much I felt it ruined the simplicity of my P bass. I recently got a Darkglass VMTD pedal over getting a preamp put in my Jazz, and what a difference that makes. Warms everything up just nicely.
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    [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1414920540' post='2594578'] Great colour.... shame that pretty much puts the thread to bed..and shame the Am deluxe didn't work. [/quote] It will be in the classifieds by the end of the month and he will be looking for something better......it's the basschat way ;-). Seriously, I found the B string on my MIA P5 (same neck as the Jazz 5) to be just as good as on my Laklands. i could never tell the difference between 34" and 35", tone wise. The only difference I found is in the feel of the necks. I much prefer the smaller frets and flatter fretboard of the Laklands. I could never get the action I really wanted from the Fender but Im finding that with my Yamaha as well now. Pete, glad it's working out, I expect to have one by this time next year.
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    Well done Pete. Just goes to show that Fender can still do "Fender". Who needs those fancy "Jazz on steroid" basses that people pay a fortune for :-)
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    [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1414760314' post='2593017'] Eneloops are where it's at. Got a fleet of 24 AAs for all my wireless! Certainly cheaper than burning through non rechargeables. I recharge them every gig and every month let them run flat for a full recharge. [/quote] Yeah, i must admit i do tend to recharge mine even quite often, even though they dont always need it. Im not sure this sort of battery needs a full discharge/recharge cycle, especially not if using a smart charger. guess it cant hurt though (or maybe it can, ive read conflicting reports). I always thought that was just for the older NiCad's.
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    I use Eneloop Pros. I get about 3 gigs out of one charge.
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    [quote name='MrT-Bass' timestamp='1414689567' post='2592313'] No blocks though...That is one of the reasons I'm holding out to spec my own. Still blooming tempting though.... [/quote] No fret markers at all on the front. This is the only reason I have never owned a Sandberg. I find them quite boring to look at without them. I know you can pay more for the custom neck with blocks but all the ones I've seen at reasonable prices have also been "relic" versions. Don't get me started on that scam ;-).
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    They are indeed. I've had 5 Laklands and none had any issues, can't say the same about some Fenders ive had. I was looking to see who still stocks Lalkand, I now fancy a JO5 or the current equivalent in natural and maple, but can't find many. I'm surprised Thomanns don't have any. Shame the one at Guitarguitar doesn't fit the bill I could handle £14 a month.
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