joel406

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A little back story. I've wanted a Steve Baily Jazz bass for like the last 5 years. Since I only play 5's I figured the next step would be to move to a six. I have searched everywhere, and I haven't found one under any rock. I only play USA, MIA Fender's. Got a couple of Pro's. A boat load of Pro II's. And a USA G&L L-2500. All awesome instruments. Well Fender did this thing where they had Squier make a thing as close to a Steve Baily as I have yet to see. Not what I would usually consider buying. At $350 usd I just don't expect much. But if the neck pans out electronics can be upgraded. Anyways every 6 string I've tried has had an uncomfortable, wide neck. I'm sure that will be true with most out there. But for the money it's "low risk". I can always return it. But I'll probably keep it if it has a straight neck. I can play it from time to time to help get use to the 6-string neck. If I get comfortable with it, I'll find a better one down the road. It arrives today.

When you're considering a new bass, what are you looking for in that, or any particular instrument? I have certain parameters I require just to consider the bass for the heard. Body style # of strings Color. Feel. For me, the first 3 of that list, have to be met. Then I go for feel. What are the things that the fine people of BassChat look for when considering a new (or used) instrument?

Perhaps.

Let me explain. I have... well...9 basses. The current stable started with a Jazz and exploded from there. Out of all of these instruments only one. Has never been modified. Other than strings. All my instruments have had pickup changes. Except one. This thing was born with perfect tone. With my favorite strings installed it plays like a dream and the tone is amazing. Behold my magic bass! Does anyone else have a magic bass?

Simple. What do you prefer? Active or Passive Instrument? And if you can verbalize it. Why? I get people use both. I have both. If you switch up during sessions. How do you handle the EQ changes? I'm considering several options for drastic tonal changes throughout a session. Sorry.... THat darn brain tumor acting up. Discuss?

Weight is not a problem. Feels about the same as my others and lighter than at least my 2013 American Standard P. It's a new world for me. In more ways than one.

Arrived today. In the G&L box. Pictures will NOT do this thing justice. The neck feels awesome. Balance seems perfect. Just a quick feel is all I get. Goes to wizard Monday for setup and strings. Very happy.

At last count. I have 9 Bass's. All have the same strings. Their a Mix of Precisions, Jazz, a couple of PJs (one was born a Precision). As well as A G&L L2500 (arriving tomorrow). Which will go straight to a wizard I know to be setup. It will receive the same strings as all my other instruments. Been playing these strings since the 80s. Tried others. I even have sets of others on hand. Should that pesky brain tumor have any ideas. Moral of the story... Play wat ya like. Wear a tinfoil hat.

Well... Soon. This week. Order placed. Brand Frigin New. USA G&L L2500. And I even like the color. Good deal too. 25% off.

The Sire's I have tried were disappointment's. Chubby necks. Neck dive. I obviously haven't tried every model. Maybe just 3. They don't hang on a lot of walls here. And I enjoy 2 very high end dealers within reasonable distance. When you have Mike Lulls, Alembics, G&L, MTD, EBMM, Dingwalls and of course Fender and Gibsons everywhere.... Well... Sire's can't compete.

IEMs. Stage volume is not your friend.

Very subjective. If I "had" to choose one. Squire. Better neck.

Who uses amps anymore?

Now try a 5 string. Nice bass.