dave_bass5

[quote name='Old Horse Murphy' post='858246' date='Jun 5 2010, 03:24 PM']I've never understood what "Dark sounding" actually means [/quote] Ive never been sure but i think i understand it. I've always assumed its voiced a bit lower. Could be wrong though. Timely thread as im after some Wizards for my new CV Jazz. The 84's sound like they might be more what im looking for other than i dont want too much dark and not really dirty. Ive emailed Andy to explain (or try to) what im after but i expect ill go with the 64's, hopefully next week.

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='863744' date='Jun 10 2010, 09:38 PM']If you're definitely happy with the rest and you're going to change the tuners anyway at some point then I'd just accept it as it is.[/quote] Yeah, i think i will. If its all fixed it would be hard for me to prove i had the problem anyway. Right, its a keeper, thanks for all the help guys. Im now off to (re) learn 3 lions for our gig on sat ;-)

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='863740' date='Jun 10 2010, 09:34 PM']If as you say there wasn't much movement in the first place, the superglue should hold for a fair old while. Woohoo! [/quote] Yeah, its going to be fine, thanks again for the Super Glue idea. I will still get them changed though, they feel a bit hit or miss.

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='863722' date='Jun 10 2010, 09:16 PM']The beauty of superglue though is that having a lower viscosity, the capillary action draws it into whatever you are trying to glue.[/quote] Spot on. Ive put some glue on and its worked a treat. Hmmm, do i call the shop or not? I still intend to change the tuners so maybe ill just live with this for now.

Cheers guys. I'll give the super glue a go first. There is no real movement to speak off, its not like its twisting or anything. It just needs something to put slight pressure on it to stop it buzzing. In fact there isnt a gap under the join that i can see. Ill call the shop tomorrow and explain whats happened, hopefully they can send me a replacement out at some point. It will be better for them if they can. Right, so other than the single coil hum im very happy with the bass. Spending this much means im happy to upgrade it when i can (but not to be forced to). I will replace the pups with some Wizard 64's soon but im happy to gig this at the weekend.

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='863648' date='Jun 10 2010, 07:55 PM']Yeah I got that. Have you tried putting the Vaseline under here... .. to fill the gap between the post and it's cowling. I've had this happen to me before but I just can't remember what I did to alleviate it. I'm sure it was just a bit of squeezing and twisting and it just stopped. If you took the tuner off and bent it just the tiniest bit at the points indicated above I'm sure it would catch it.[/quote] Thanks for taking the time to do that diagram but its definitely not that. Its at the part where the post connects to the cloverleaf plate at the top of the tuning peg. Its like its not connected properly. As i said, ive got tape on the join and the buzzing has completely gone. Here's a pic of my "fix". [attachment=51841:IMG_1948.JPG]

[quote name='Clarky' post='863633' date='Jun 10 2010, 07:34 PM']Exactly. Send it back. Tell you what, I could do you a favour and lend you Sid for the gig if you wanted. Slim necked punchy Precision with flats on? If thats of interest I will bring it to my office near Liverpool Street tomorrow and I could hand over at lunch-time? Just a thought[/quote] Thanks very much for that kid offer Clarky. much appreciated but really no need. Its not that i need a bass, i have the Ray34 that i can take, it more i was looking forward to playing a Jazz again. Ive just put some electrical tape over it and its fine now. Of course it looks silly (its blue) but its much better now. Its certainly something i can live with for a few days and i can refine it now i know it works. I did try putting some solder on it but that just fell off. The only other "faults" are its quite noisy with either of the pups backed off. I know this is normal in some places but its not normal for me at home. Again, i do plan on getting some Wizards so again, i can live with it for now. And the screws holding the back pup in are sitting at an angle, again, something i can live with for now. These are all things im happy to put up with at this price point though. and to be expected in a way. The bass feels really nice, the neck seems to be good (although i will shim it if i keep it) and the action is how like it. Ive checked the finish and thats good and the neck pocket is fine. Im now thinking should i risk getting another one that might not be as nice to play. Ill call the shop again tomorow and see if they can sort me out a machine head. It will cost them less ot do this than to take the bass back. Cheers again.

[quote name='Clarky' post='863608' date='Jun 10 2010, 06:56 PM']Sorry to hear this Dave. Really disappointing as these basses get rave reviews. I'm afraid I'm no good with tuners so can't offer any help. You should not have to buy a set of hipshots. That's not right. Have you spoken to the retailer and asked about their returns policy? Its possible they will send you a replacement and pick up the faulty bass on the same run.[/quote] Cheers Clarky. Sending it back isn't a problem. I did speak to them and they said fill in the on line form and they will get it picked up. I guess i could ask them to send a replacement out at the same time but not sure if they will, or even have any more in stock. Maybe ill call them again tomorrow. I was really looking forward to using it this weekend so thats why im considering keeping it. By all accounts a lot of people change the tuners anyway so im willing to do it, as long as the bass is playable as it is first. The problem is once i start messing around with it then i might have trouble returning it.

Right, the noise isnt coming through the speakers so i think ill bit the bullet and keep it. I'll get some Hipsohts ordered tomorrow. The G seems to take a lot of turns before it does anything so it will definitely have to be changed.

[quote name='noelk27' post='863559' date='Jun 10 2010, 06:22 PM']And, of course, there's absolutely no doubt it's a manufacturing defect/quality control issue at Squier and there's absolutely no possibility the instrument has taken a knock in transit - from the manufacturer to the distributor; from the distributor to the reseller; from the reseller to you, the customer.[/quote] Well it was in a sealed box, with no dents. And the way its packed there is nothing actually touching the machine heads, nor could there be inside the box. And b Sorry if i read your post the wrong way but if your up on a high horse about someone not being happy with a bass that costs a week wages then please calm down. This bass it unplayable acousticly and no matter how much it costs this isnt right.

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='863512' date='Jun 10 2010, 05:38 PM']Does tightening the big screw help? Or putting more of a bend in the wee thin plate under the cog? Maybe a bit of Vaseline on the threaded part will stop it rattling so much.[/quote] Thanks for the reply Rich. No, none of that will help. I "think" its the actual cloverleaf part thats vibrating. Holding the post makes no difference but holding the cloverleaf stops it. Im sure it wont come through the speaker and im in two mind weather to let it go or not. Maybe i should just put up with it over the weekend and then get some hipshots next week, or at least one. The action seems very high but if i can get it playable maybe ill keep it.

Ive just received my new Squier CV Jazz and while im impressed with it the G tuner is rattling really loudly. It makes playing it unplugged out of the question. Its the bit that you turn, not the bit you wind the string around. there is slight movement in the shaft. I know i can buy some new ones but i dont feel i should have to. Any ideas what i can do to fix it? If i dont get it sorted by tomorrow i expect ill send it back. so much for these basses rivalling MIM. Cheers.

wow, Vic and Ken. your in good company there. Good luck with it and keep us posted. I just hope i dont get amp GAS now.

[quote name='xgsjx' post='863140' date='Jun 10 2010, 12:07 PM']I haven't tried the Peterson one but I have the TC one & also Guitar Toolkit (which cost £5.99) & prefer the GT.[/quote] The reason i prefer the Peterson is the display is really big. Its very easy to see the indicators moving from a distance as the display uses almost all the screen. Then again, i only tune up once per gig so its not something i really use a lot

I downloaded the TC app last night and it seems very nice but i prefer the Peterson one. It seem sot be easier to see at a distance.

[quote name='algmusic' post='861903' date='Jun 9 2010, 11:04 AM']TC electronice to an app called the polytune.. it's very good ..look it up[/quote] He already has it ;-)

[quote name='Kev' post='856504' date='Jun 3 2010, 08:18 PM']Yeah i am doing it exactly how i should i think, volume on bass at about 1/2 with eq off, set at 440hz +0 C, noise filter and input boost activated, either coming straight from my bass or from my mixer, and its just hopeless on the B and E, and as i said can't really detect the other open strings. Its fine for tuning at the 12th, particulary harmonic, but thats no good as i know my intonation isn't perfect.[/quote] Im not sure why you would turn down your bass and activate the input boost. sort of defeats the object IMHO. Hows the input level meter looking? Maybe its a bit too sensitive for your bass. I find too low or too high and it can take a bit longer to lock on the note. I guess its just not for you. like i say, no real problems here with my old passive 5 string, active Ray34 and Duck Dunn. Plus my guitarist has used it a few times without issues.

I was all set to get one for my Duck Dunn but i went and sold it lol.

[quote name='Musicman20' post='860993' date='Jun 8 2010, 01:58 PM']Thats classic. What excuse did you give when you were on talkbass whilst on holiday?![/quote] Checking my work email lol. The girlfriend was glued to the sun loungers so me and my eldest son would take our ipods up to the WiFi spot for a while each day. Free WiFi and free beer, 41 degrees and a nice breeze. I guess i came back in too good a mood.

LOL. At least its low budget GAS now. I was very saddened to find Bass Chat was blocked on the hotels WiFi all week. Just as well i had Talkbass ;-)

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='860904' date='Jun 8 2010, 12:47 PM']It is in facts a Squier CV Jazz which I moo'ed. DId you not followed the transformation thread? click here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=78623"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=78623[/url][/quote] I did look at that thread a while ago but had forgotten about it.

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='860845' date='Jun 8 2010, 11:56 AM']Dave, don't worry about the CV Jazz. It really is as good as they say. I played another new one the other day & it had the most glorious flamed neck I've seen on a jazz in years. These really are the new JV's! Rich [/quote] Cheers Rich. Its funny but im not really a Jazz guy but i am looking forward to getting this. Probably because its so cheap i feel i have nothing to loose. A bit OT. I had one of the original JV P's. black with maple neck. I got it for £199 at the Wapping bass centre when they first came out. I never realised they were so sought after until l i took it in to the Bass centre a few years ago to get it set up. To me it was a cheap bass that had no re sell value so i had never bothered selling it and it had been in the wardrobe for years (while i was playing keys ). I ended up selling it to the BC (probably got a bit ripped off) and got my first ever Jazz with the proceeds (a HW1). EDIT: Just found out the shop i ordered from doesn't have it in stock, even though they said they do (no, its not GAK ;-). Order cancelled and ill need to look elsewhere. EDIT2: Re ordered. Ive only been back off holiday for less than 12 hours, its been hectic lol

Great story and that Moo Jazz looks outrageous. What model is that? Ive just ordered a CV Jazz and im hoping everything ive read about them will be true. Im not sure what to expect as far as the thinner frets go but as i love the banjo frets Lakland use im guessing they wont be too different. Ive been through some upper mid range (£1000) basses in the past two years but at the moment my only bass is a Ray34. I like it but feel i need a back up (and a change for now). Im excited about getting the CV but also a bit confused as to how i ended up coming down to this price point. No disrespect to Squier though, i think its more vanity. I do plan on upgrading the hardware, maybe put a Audere in it at some point but if it arrives before the weekend ill be taking it off to my gigs Sat and Sunday. I also plan on getting the P model as well if the Jazz works out.

[quote name='Musicman20' post='852567' date='May 31 2010, 01:19 PM']Hi all With all my buying/selling, I think Ive reached a point where Im struggling to find anything thats better. Its almost like I expect there to be something I should be looking for, but it isnt there.[/quote] Exactly how i feel. When i sold my DD last month i was going to use the money to get a replacement. I was happy with the Ray34 at the time and really struggled to find something i wanted. Its not that i didn't see anything i liked, but i just felt what's the point. I have a bass im happy playing, why do i need to get in to even more debt for something i want rather than i need. I also didnt feel like losing money when i sell it. I work it out that over the past 18 months ive lost almost £1000. All because i thought there was something better. I feel ive had the best for me, and just didnt realise it. For now im sticking to low priced gear, at least until i can settle down (or bass chats shuts down lol). Now my GAS is budget GAS, and i feel a lot less pressure to get it right. I also see me going round in a circle. At least ive experienced a few different basses but i feel im going to be happiest with a passive Fender type of bass. Amp/Cab wise i dont even think about changing my rigs. They arent perfect but they do the job. BurritoBass has hit the nail on the head as far as im concerned. Its been nice buying new basses but ive focused to much on having something new and not enough time appreciating what i had.

[quote name='Linus27' post='851905' date='May 30 2010, 04:28 PM']You are joking right? Now whats taking your interest ? [/quote] A Jazz will be on the cards once i get back off holiday. I might hang on to the Ray34 though.