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  1. Beedster
    I’ve been torn between buying a vintage or decent contemporary Precision for a while, a Lakeland USA PJ popping up has swayed my thinking a little
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    I’m having a serious think about the PJ
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    They can be....
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    Absolutely, I wasn’t suggesting the bass be EQ’d in isolation. EQ that works in one band could be entirely ineffective in another, and yes, thick gutsy driven guitar tone versus thin and clean will make a big difference. You can change EQ entirely mid set to accommodate different songs or instrumentation, but to the audience the bass will sound exactly the same (whilst if the EQ had been left the same, it would have sounded entirely different). The Keith Richards isolated bass line in Sympathy for the Devil is a great example of how EQ solo and EQ for the mix are two entirely different things.
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    No such thing as ‘reality’ when it comes to sound/tone Andy, how you feel in the moment changes everything. But hey, I’ve a nice ‘68 Jazz (with a ‘90 fretted neck also) if you want to offload that Flea
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    Not sure JPJ, Lee or Redding would agree! It's all about the elusive balance between overall band sound and bass tone, whether it's the result of strings/EQ/technique, you just need to find what works. Plenty of players have made Jazz Basses work/cut through just fine Although I think Precisions are generally better :)
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    And even then not worth the asking price. At worst ....?
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    Life's a journey mate! My current gear line up is looking increasingly as it did in 2008, despite many, many, changes in the interim
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    IIRC there's a thread somewhere on TB which they discuss the isolated bass line to Sympathy for he Devil, and they can't agree whether it's a Precision or Jazz (this despite the evidence of KR playing a Precision in the film of the session). The line itself is well worth taking the time to listen to......
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    Ah, I’d assumed the deal was on BC. It’s Probably not really an issue for this forum or the moderators to be honest Rikkers. I hope you get it resolved.
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    Great buy BB Just scratched a Mesa itch of my own, albeit as an indirect result of this thread. Had I not done so, the Venture would have been on its way to Canterbury
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    It's why we have the feedback forum. If you've tried all reasonable paths to resolve the issue please name and shame, at the very least it stops the same person doing it again to someone else, and might even help you get some compensation
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    I realised recently that I can't, especially if it's my fretless Jazz versus my fretless Precision (both with flats). In fact I was going to start a thread about it but realised it would just have turned into this thread, which let's face it, is nothing new! I should add that I find it slightly easier with fretted versions of Js & Ps as I tend to play rounds on the former and flats on the latter.
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    Jazzes are very good for reggae. So are Precisions
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    Which to 99.9% of anyone listening to them is 100% true. My band are far more likely to notice differences between flats and rounds or 2x10 and 1x15 than which bass is actually creating the notes, and all other things being equal, most half decent players can make a Jazz sound like a Precision and vice-versa. I suspect tone is only a small factor in preference; I prefer the simplicity of Precisions but mostly like fat necks. Had Jazzes come with fat necks as standard, I might have preferred them.
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    And yes, as above, PJB are also heavy for the size and power
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    PJB do not tick any of my boxes these days, ahead of the game 10 years ago, on which basis I bought several of their products, but behind the game now, and IME underpowered by comparison with almost everything else rated at the same wattage. If you need lightweight look at Barefaced cabs and pair with a Class D head of your choice.
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    It’s called heft And yes, a certain degree of lower back strength is required
  20. Beedster
    Best bass amp ever, paired with a Barefaced Super Twin it’s the best bass tone I’ve had
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    For comparison..... Fender Custom Shop Jaco Relic at around £3,500 https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_jaco_pastoriustribute_jazz_3sb.htm Fender Artist Series Jaco Tribute at around £2,140 https://www.gak.co.uk/en/fender-jaco-pastorius-jazz-bass-fretless-3-colour-sunburst/2245?gclid=CjwKCAiAi4fwBRBxEiwAEO8_Ho9hJsaiCaW10xJDyBGuyuDy71YD-7CFuwTnNmurai6wm1o7EXfHgBoC0OYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
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    100%. Buying a vintage instrument is as much about confidence in the seller and demonstrated provenance as is is about knowledge and experience of the instrument itself.
  23. Beedster
    My sentiment exactly, that Venture is literally screaming my name
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    Apologies for being slow with details on this folks. A few details pending taking it apart and getting some gut shots. Components: Body, neck, PUPs, neckplate, bell-plate and circuit are original. Tuners and bridge are not original. There is no pickguard. This appears to have been a concerted attempt at replicating Jaco's Jazz, albeit some time ago. Finish: Finish on body is all original. The back of neck (nitro) and board (epoxy) have been refinished, the latter having been either defretted if it's the original (which seems unlikely), or replaced, which seems the most likely story. Note that neither the front or the back of the headstock have been refinished. Overall: Stunning, probably as close as you will get to a Jaco Jazz without buying the Bass of Doom. It's a very responsive and subtle instrument, to my ears and hands a significant step up from Jazz Basses I've played over the years. The obvious point of reference is the Fender Custom Shop Jaco Relic, which I owned for several years, and which I'd say pales by comparison with this bass, which is also significantly lighter (I'll confirm weight when I take photos). I'm in no great rush to sell, but if we're talking cash, I'll take £2500 firm, no offers. I would prefer collection in person or meet up to both ensure that the buyer is happy with the bass and to minimise the risk associated with couriers. However, if the latter is the only option, it would nee to be sent fully insured at buyer's expense. I should be able to post some close-up/internal photos tomorrow, apologies again for the delay, I don't want to be taking this apart in a rush! Cheers Chris
  25. Beedster
    Thanks Matt, kinda agree
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