dave_bass5

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1322519197' post='1452153'] Where did this spring from. It's a 3 year old thread! Complex? Isn't it just standard passing notes with feel. Maybe I'm missing something. If I am I'm playing it wrong.. [/quote] Not everyone is up to the same standard of playing.

I dont know much about these things but i dont think something is working right. Ive been using MB heads (currently a F1) for about 6 years, always in to a 4 ohm cab (Schroeders) and never had any issue, done well over 500 gigs with this set up. I have had my SA450 cut out on me a few times in one evening when i was using a rehearsal studios cab. Every time i hit a loud note or slapped (i know, i really shouldn't) the head would shut down. It turns out the cab was faulty and the head was just protecting itself. Ive never had any other issues with my heads in to 4ohms cabs. I know this doesn't help much, Ijust thought I would share my MB experiences with 4 ohms cabs.

Bugger, im getting headphone GAS now. Just been looking in to the 25's, they look very, very nice. I noticed there is the more costly, and better looking HD 25-1 II and the cheaper 25-SP II. Any comments on the differences?

I thought the whole idea of paying £2000+ on a bass (for example) was because it plays so well. If thats the case i dont see how a bass can be to much for someone's abilities. To me it means its easier to play by anyone, no matter how good they are and so is ideal even for a learner.

Yeah, i keep saying im going to replace the cable on mine but never get around to it. To my ears they sound quite similar to my cheap Sennheiser PX100's so i tend to use those more.

[quote name='tedgilley' timestamp='1322346464' post='1449863'] My Squier Jazz is also the best bass in the world! How did that happen? [/quote] Ive given up mid range basses as my Squier's do the job for me so not sure what a high end bass would offer other than looks and maybe a different feel. If i had the "spare" cash to by something a lot more expensive I probably would but even with unlimited money ive seen the prefect bass for under £2000 so i wouldn't even consider a higher end boutique bass.

Ive got some Grado SR60's but dont really like them. First off i normally plug in to the PC and thats in the living room so being open backed they are too noisy. Sound wise they are great but i hate, with a passion, the cable that they come with. This alone has put me off using them. I now use Sennheiser HD215 but im always on the lookout for something a bit fuller sounding, i might have a look at the AKG's mentioned.

[quote name='thebrig' timestamp='1322478792' post='1451171'] Mind you, I don't really like playing the song live, as I think it falls in the category of 'Mustang Sally', 'Johnny B Goode' etc, that has been done to death IMO. [/quote] You mean the crowd pleaser's

Up to that point the only Jazz I had played was my HW-1. That had a different tone and i guess i was expecting the DJ5 to have it. The DJ5 sounded great but it just wasn't what i was looking for at the time. I Also think maybe i didn't like the Nordstrands so it might just be coincidence. By the time i had placed the for sale ad i had come to like it but also moved on to a different tone so it made sense to sell it while i could get a good price for it. The original buyer was also in N.I. I cant remeber who it was now but i know he sold it on.

Me and my guitarist play the intro, it sounds better with both us playing it and its a chance to see who mucks it up.

Just go in to the bass guitar forum and type Squier in to the search box. Loads of posts about them. For what it's worth I love my CV's. Having owned higher end basses in the past I now realise the cheap basses play every bit as well as those costing two or three times the cost. They aren't perfect, and the colour options are way too limited but for the price I think they rival the American standards. One thing to note is that they have vintage style frets. These are a bit lower than the usual medium jumbo frets and I love them. You won't find these on most of the cheaper end Fenders so it's something else to consider over the MIM.

[quote name='machinehead' timestamp='1322255985' post='1448783'] Apologies for going slightly off topic but I've played this bass Dave and it's a cracker. Well set up and very lightweight. A real gem. What didn't you like about it? Frank. [/quote] From the moment I first pugged it in (as a jazz bass) i never really got on with the deep tone. I felt compared to my HW-1 Jazz bas sit lacked clarity and punch. Even changing the pups to Nordstrands didnt really help. In all other respects i loved the bass and given the choice again, i would definitly keep it. I belive its been converted to active and back again since i sold it. I wonder who has it now.

This isnt the place to ask questions, this is the review section.

I did this with my Lakland DJ5. Actually i had the gallery do it. It worked pretty well IMO. I never really got on with the bass so sold it but i do now regret it. I think its still doing the rounds on here. I believe the Sadowsky PJ's allow you to change the pup between a P and a J, and come with 2 pick guards, each cut differently to allow either pup to be used. my one used a normal Jazz pick guard that the Gallery cut to fit the front pup but i think the Sadowsky one is a bit longer, allowing the front pup to sit where it should be on a P (this is from memory, and never having owned one)

We play this about twice a year, around Dec time funnily enough ;-). We normally just add it in to the middle of Stand by me, kills two birds with one stone.

[quote name='bassgeek' timestamp='1321951137' post='1444637'] TIP..If you have never played a 5 or are not used to one, take your reference from the G..eg think of C on the A string as 3 strings down, rather than 3 strings up, don't over use the B........Oh..and get some nappys... [/quote] As per my post earlier, ive had them in the past. Two Laklands and a Fender MIA P5. loved playing them but wanted a change so i went back to 4 strings. I think i actually prefer playing 5 strings. I first got in to them when i had o play some songs in new keys for a band i was depp'ing with. It made sense to just transpose rather than learn to play them differently. I find the narrower string spacing on the 5 strings ive had to be more comfortable as well. [quote name='nick@ibassmag' timestamp='1321952236' post='1444650'] Have you watched Hugh's interview in ibass mag? [/quote] On my list of things to do this week/end. I saw the thread about the mag yesterday so im going to check it out. Cheers.

I think no matter what he plays he sounds fantastic. I really enjoy his playing and love his style. Nothing flash, just gets the job done. If he is endorsing Carvin now ) maybe he should change the front page of his website. [url="http://www.huey-mcdonald.com/"]http://www.huey-mcdonald.com/[/url]

Ive had them, never really missed them but now all of a sudden i want one again. Chris. Sadowsky's are all over his website, there is a huge picture of one on his front page. Ive no idea what he plays now but the gig ive been listening to also has a DVD and its definitly a Sad on the recordnig. Im not suggesting this tone is only down to him using a Sadowsky, or any bass really, just that his tone and playing is very inspiring, and I do love his 5 string PJ.

Not only that, but Sadosky GAS. Just listening to a Live Bon Jovi album. I'v always loved Hugh's playing, very melodic without standing out, but when he hit the low note in the opening bar of Dead or Alive, oh my, now i want/need/fancy, whatever a 5 string. Its not going to happen before the new year, and i very, very much doubt it will be a Sad but isnt it funny how GAS can just hit you without warning.

Damn, instant cab GAS, right out of nowhere :-(

In my experience the P bass is the one i turn to when i am having lost note issues. My Jazz basses have been the main culprits.