JazzBass4624

Very useful list. Vanderkley ext112 cabs do have a tweeter! I have two of them.

I've been using a VanderKleij 112EXT to my LMIII which proved quite sufficient for most gigs. Just for flexibility I added a second 112EXT. It's a perfect lightweight solution for me.

Does changing the input selector make a difference?

The Squire VM and CV series are certainly good quality instruments. From what I've heard and read the CV series are the best. I have a CV60 strat and it's a top guitar.

In an active thread on this forum there is a discussion about a fair price for a 1972 Jazz. It is rated between 1750 and 2000 UK pounds. Still Fender has been "upgrading" the Jazzbass since. I love Fender basses and guitars but Fender's name changes don't impress me. The only improvement I see is in the production process, the use of CNC machines etc.

Changing pups is a matter of personal preference. Both the Am.Std. and the Am.Pro don't NEED any upgrade. They are top notch instruments as they come which ofcourse one may expect for such a price.

For what it's worth......I have a 2009 Am Std Jazz and a 2017 Am Pro Precission. Two different beasts ofcourse. The build quality is on par and so is the playability (considering different neck widths). The 2017 P pickup is somewhat hotter than the 2009 J pickups but again, two different beasts. The 2017 has fluted tuners and the 2009 doesn't .....it does not matter to me. Both basses stay in tune perfectly. If someone would have offered me a new Am Std P for a reduced price I would have bought it without a doubt. The main reason for Fenders name change is probably profit/marketing driven. Inspite of the newer Fender ranges people pay a fortune for much older instruments. They can't be much worse instruments than the latest models can they?

I have no experience with F1 but I don't expect it to be much different from my LMIII which still makes me happy every week. It's small light and loud with plenty eq possibilities. 300 watts into one 112 (8 ohm) will probably be plenty for most venues (it is for me, I hardly use my second 112) I am not using Marbass cabs so I cannot comment on that.

I'm using two VdK 112's for gigs in general. For rehearsal and practice and very often also for small gigs I only bring one 12" cab. So far they have never let me down. As mentioned above, having two separate 12's give you flexibility (but cost more).

Nice lookin' bass! My only Squier experience sofar is with the CV60's strat I have and although I'm not really a guitar player I dare say it's a fantastic guitar on par with many Fenders.

I prefer a genuine USA fender simply because I've been gazing at them since the early 60's when we couldn't afford them. But I could do any gig on a squier, no problem. I do own a Squier CV60 strat and it is a very decent guitar which can stand up to a Fender.

I have a LMIII which works fine without any distorting but after switching it on it takes several seconds before I hear a click. Only then sound is processed to the speakers.

I have two VdK 112 cabs and they sound fantastic! The red is not so bright as the above Custom Sound and to my taste gives them a classy look. Prices on mainland have not changed for quite some time.

I wrote an email to Fender customer service and they sent me a mail back with the complete spec of my Fender Jazz Bass.

Can't you check by serial number?

Exactly!

Why do you specifically need a combo for an acoustic gig? I play (a.o.) in an acoustic trio and just use my LMIII and one 112cab. I would think this set is about the size of a combo and just as light. It would save you buying a dedicated combo.

According to the look on his face he's not really enjoying it.

I don't think there are many amps that will sound poor through a VanderKley cab. My LMIII sounds fabulous through my two 112ext cabs. No urge to look for anything else (other than another bass maybe)

Preferred sound is a matter of personal taste. It's not negotiable so if one has found "the perfect" practice or gigging solution....be my guest. Whether the same solution would be perfect for me is a completely different issue and can solely be answered by me. Me, ...I use my gigging gear (or part of it) for home and band practice. Even cheaper than buying a cheap practice combo.

It looks as if there is a burned transformer in the centre of the picture isn't it?

I live in The Netherlands and subsequently have a regional version of LM. I have visited the UK many times and have always used my "Dutch gear" without problems. Would be different if you took your stuff to the States though.

You will get a variety of cab/head suggestions so I might as well let you know what this 71 yr old bassplayer uses; a LM III and Vanderkley 112ext cabs. The bass in one hand, the cab (if I only use 1) in the other and Little Mark in an old laptop bag around the shoulder. I guess I can handle most of the gigs with just one cab.

I have a made in Indonesia LM III and use it almost every day for either gigging or practice. If it would fail on me for some reason I would buy a new one without hesitation. For sure there are other good heads around but I can read and write with this little thing so why bother about anything else. If I were you I would feel quite confident with my LM3 and backup. If it gets damaged...buy a new one, they're just as good.

I do home study, practice and gigs with my LMIII with either 1- or 2 112cabs. Haven't felt the need to buy something larger, louder, heavier. Even if you study at home in a very small room with thin walls....there's a volume knob.