dave_bass5

[quote name='tino' post='928915' date='Aug 18 2010, 06:52 PM']Just take no notice of any answer given[/quote] That forum is the most closed minded forum ive ever been on. Probably more down to the rules and moderators than the members. You cant even mention other brands without getting a telling of. Having owned both a Sub and Ray34 i felt the Sub to be pretty poor. It might have a few of the same bits a SR4 does, but the body and finish are horrible IMO and even as a bass in its own right i dont think its that good. The Ray34s are good basses in their own right and much nicer to look at and to play, again, IME. I dont understand why people say get a Sub if you cant afford a SR4, yet the Ray34 looks closer, has a 3 band EQ like current SR4's feels closer to a standard SR4 than a Sub does (slab body), has a similar finish and a matching headstock like the higher end SR4's No offence meant to anyone but i feel a lot of the love for Subs is more because of where they were made and their history.

When I put a BAII on my highway 1 jazz it was because the original string saddles kept moving. I did notice an improvement in sustain but i also noticed a change in tone. It's was slight but noticable. My highway-one P came with one fitted so I've no idea how Much of a difference a standard fender bridge would make.

Cheers guys. The shop is picking it up on Monday. I'm still not sure what's going to happen but I expect I'll go for a refund as I know they don't have any more in stock and I don't want to hang about. Now then, while I like the MIA I'm pretty certain I'm not going to take another gamble on one, not unless I can try it first. I might see if the gallery has one at the right price but if not then I'm going to have a re think. I'm tempted to have a look for a lakland JO4 bit that's just an idea. I want to keep passive so haven't looked at Sadowsky, even though I know they are fantastic basses. I may even just go for a highway-one and save some money. More updates when I have them. I'm on holiday right now so that's why the bass can't go back until next week. Ian. I also feel that if the pickguard fits then maybe it's not the neck pup but the bridge pup that's out. Especially now ice seen how off it can be. When I get back I'm going to try and figure out exactly which one is out.

Cheers Frank. While I'm Realise the strings won't be exactly aligned over both pups im more worried that the pups just don't line up like they should. The neck pup should not be sitting higher than the bridge pup. I've had a email back from both the shop and fender and both are agreeing it's not right but i still don't know what's going to happen Fender are saying the routing on the back pup is not right so I think it wil get exchanges but it's been such a hassle I may just give up on fender now. I do miss my old DJ5. If only I wasn't playing 4 string now I might have tried to but it back. I agree. It's a fantastic bass.

The guitar bug that I have came with a small round piece of Velcro that sticks on to the bass, this really helps keep it in place.

[quote name='Sean' post='923862' date='Aug 13 2010, 01:43 PM']I use one of these - replaced my AKG unit last year. It's brilliant. No messing about with batteries, super long charge time, no latency issues, very robust and fits on the pedal board. It's really nicely made, try one.[/quote] These look great. I remember seeing them just before they came out. Shame about the cost though.

[quote name='yorick' post='923820' date='Aug 13 2010, 01:22 PM']The only problem i can see on this, is if you keep changing bodies, eventually you'll knacker the screw holes in the back of the heel. Mind, you could fit threaded inserts into the neck, and ferrules in the bodies.....[/quote] Yeah, that is something i had thought about. Its not like it will be on and off every other week though, and quite possibly never come off the P, that's why i want a decent one.

Yeah, im going to look on ebay at some point. Im not after any particular vintage, quite happy with something like a MIM standard to be honest. Im absolutely no good with any type of paintwork so it will need ot have a complete finish already but im happy to put the other bits together. Its more about keeping this neck and using it on a P rather than me getting P GAS at some point. I did the same thing with my HW1 jazz neck. That went on two other basses (both P's) before i sold the Jazz. Cheers.

[quote name='LukeFRC' post='923720' date='Aug 13 2010, 12:26 PM']save up and buy a p bass? IMO it is a wee bit daft to keep unscrewing and rescrewing necks if you can avoid it. a body you are looking at what £50 min i would have thought, then a pup? £20 for a cheapy, bridge, another tenner, scratchplate.... at this point you are not far off the second hand price of a cheap P bass of some kind.[/quote] Im happy to spend, say, £200+ on the body with pup, bridge etc. I want a decent P bass, not a cheap one. I'll get a Fender pup (or maybe a Fralin) and a BAII or Gotoh. I want something that will be at the same standard as my Jazz (although its debatable if that is really worth so much considering the faults). I cant afford or am willing to pay for a MIA P though. The neck on my MIA is great and i would want the same quality neck on the P and as i said, i want a Jazz neck. I know 100% i would not get on with a 41mm nut width. So i dont see the point of buying a complete bass only to discard half of it. Like i say, its just an idea at the moment but considering i may keep the neck on the P for months on end its not like ill be changing it every week.

After having my new MIA jazz for less than 24 hours im now thinking of a P bass. Nothing wrong with what i have, im liking the Jazz tone but im also listening to a lot of P bass songs. Im not going to go down the PJ route again, as i do want a Jazz bass (not including my CVJ in this as thats going to be de fretted). I really like the neck on this Jazz and was thinking if i could get a decent P body i could swap the necks whenever i feel GAS approaching. The idea would be just to swap them over ever month or so, when ever the mood takes me really. Im happy to buy the pup and electrics, but it would have to be already finished paint wise. I'm really in no rush to do this but does anyone think its a silly idea? Money is too tight for me to buy a P bass, and i would have to have a Jazz neck on it. Any comments?

[quote name='AndyTravis' post='923331' date='Aug 12 2010, 11:02 PM']as for pickup misalignment, i can see it in the photos, but it's difficult to understand that a CNC machine can make a mistake, but at the end of the day a CNC machine is still programmed, and reprogrammed by a Human, Human = Human Error... I've checked my stock from Squier up to Deluxe USA and all seem to be fine. It is odd that such a 'blip' has occured twice.[/quote] Yes, i thought it rather strange. Maybe they did a run of these before realising what had happened. You only have to compare the routing for the bridge pup on both basses to see how much of a variation you can end up with.

[quote name='Musicman20' post='923187' date='Aug 12 2010, 08:57 PM']I thought so...I hoped it was the angle. Very weird that they are the same 'batch'. Weird that they are still selling 2008s as well. See what they say in the email. I think you might need to get a brand new one ordered in instead of stock....and it needs checking before sending out! I can understand the frustration as I went through this with Lakland.[/quote] Well ive emailed Fender UK to see if they can shed any light on my problems. Ive also emailed them a link to this thread so they can see whats been going on. Long shot i know but worth a go. I dont have much faith in the shop at the moment.

[quote name='jezzaboy' post='923180' date='Aug 12 2010, 08:54 PM']But then again, I don`t drink much and it`s better to be gigging than sitting in the house. I`d rather do a charity gig than sit in on a saturday night. Jez[/quote] My thoughts as well, unfortunately not all the band feel like this (understandably i guess) but we never turn a gig down. Not played a pub in over 7 years though as we feel we can get more money doing clubs and functions etc.

They still dont match up on the neck pup. You should be able to see in the first pic. These shots arent great but its really hard to shoot a shiny black bass.

Here are a few pics of the new one, with the black PG on it. I need to get a new one as i filed this down to fit the old bass so it looks a bit of a mess close up. To be honest im getting used to it now and i really like the look of the black and maple. Its more the gap thats bugging me now. I guess with the body being black its not as noticeable from a distance. Still waiting to hear back from the shop but i have a feeling i might keep this one. [attachment=56422:Thu_12_A...010_0074.jpg] [attachment=56424:Thu_12_A...010_0101.jpg] [attachment=56423:Thu_12_A...010_0105.jpg]

That jazz looks nowhere near as bad as the two I've had.

No. I've never really been one to need a lot of EQ and I fine small adjustments don't always make a difference out front. Maybe I'm just lucky.

[quote name='LawrenceH' post='922826' date='Aug 12 2010, 02:55 PM']I wonder whether it's a batch issue - all or a lot of the basses a dealership gets being from a particular batch and sharing similar faults. The pic of the last one that Dave posted looked like the pup routing was out. Work experience boy setting up the cnc router?![/quote] I think your right. Both the old one and this new one both have serial numbers starting with Z8230 Ill get some pics up of the new one tonight. I think ill have to keep it as i need to use it this weekend and next. I've emailed the shop and waiting to see what they say but unless i can keep it for a while and still return it when they get a new one in (est first week sept) i guess ill live with it. It plays really well and sounds great, its just a shame its got these cosmetic issues. Oh and while im at it. The first MIA i had a few weeks ago was a Black one. I could really see the seams in the wood, even on the back where its flat so i sent it back. This one is fine and the finish is better, even though they should both be the same.

Well the new Jazz has arrived and the pups are still not lined up. But this time there is a large gap around most of the bridge pup. A good few mm at the top and it looks like the pup needs moving up. Im not sure what to do now. Im inclined to keep it as i really need to use it. It plays well and sounds great, as did the other one but im really hacked off at the quality of these Fenders now. Back to Lakland for the next bass.

You need to be careful as while you (or certain band members) might think your worth £2000+ the venue might not, or not be able to afford it and will look elsewhere IME. NYE gigs are generally longer than normal gigs so you have every right to up the money, and most venues will appreciate this but they will also have a budget. Our rule of thumb is each member must clear £300 each and thats never been a problem. As we work through an agent he also takes a 15% so we need to go out for around £1500 minimum We tend to play social clubs on NYE, mainly as these are the gigs we get offered but if we were to ask for more we wouldn't get booked. Im not one for going out and getting hammered on NYE, nor do i want to stop in and watch the Wicker man again so im happy to be out earning good money. I also have a band member who would rather not play out but he knows it wont stop us and we will find someone else so he does it.

For me it's the tone and lack of things I really would never use. I had a GK head for a while a few years ago, just for a tone change but soon went back to my MB heads.

[quote name='Toasted' post='920534' date='Aug 10 2010, 12:08 PM']I'm seriously considering wearing a head sweat band on stage. This kind of thing:[/quote] YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS ;-)

Nice one, im sure you will be very happy with it. I think most MB owners tend to use very little EQ on the amp, probably use more VLE and VPF IME.

A bit late to the party but her are a few of my "sofa" shots taken over the past few years. The only bass i still own is the Squier. Alll the rest have gone to other members here.

Just the one for me as well. I have a Steinberger Spirit 4 string bass (the one with the proper body) that i used to take as a back up but never needed it so stopped taking it. I must admit i feel more nervious with an active bass than i do a passive, but as its all passive these days i try not to worry.