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If it's of any help, I did not find the tonal difference in slapping on a 24 fret rather than on a 20 fret to be nearly as marked as I had expected. I owned two V7s (first generation and second generation) and they were both very nice, the second being spectacular with an almost birdseye maple fretboard. Quality-wise, I think we're the V5 is up there.
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Ok, so: I am still a bit on the fence as to whether or not I am going to keep it, but I am leaning towards the affirmative. Overall, it plays wonderfully—it is just a question of whether or not I can get on with the concept of a 24 fret jazz bass, which I love in principle and feel weird about in practice. Fit and finish is great—not entirely flawless, but great. Fretwork is stellar, except perhaps the 24th fret is slightly higher than I'd like it to be. But I play with a ridiculously low action (just a hair over 1mm on the G at the 24th fret), so I would be surprised if this was an issue for anybody else. Nut a bit high (again, ridiculous action for me), and the truss rod works like a charm. The metal pickguard is a nice addition and feels nice to the touch. Tonally, it is definitely a Jazz Bass, very close to my Jazz bass with CS pick ups. This feels a little less airy and perhaps more organic. It feels as if there are more mids and bass. Judging by some lazy playing over backing tracks, it sits in a mix beautifully and has a nice woody, throaty tone on the bridge pick up soloed. The neck pick up soloed is nice and creamy with the tone rolled off, nice and gritty when you open it up and summon your inner Geddy. The tone control is not as continuous as that in my Fender US Pro, but does the job nicely. The B string sounds great. No complaints whatsoever. As to the bass itself, it appears to me to have been built very well. It is ever so slightly neck-heavy, but no more than most other 5 string Js I have tried. With a leather strap, I did not feel that at all. For me, it sits in a territory between my Soundgears and my Fenders. I like to think that I am a Jazz Bass kind of person, and to see the Soundgear as the evolution of that philosophy. This is much more traditional and closer to the inspiration, and works extremely well for whatever situation may call for 24 frets and a 5 string.
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Not quite on / off, but definitely less taper than my Am Pro I. BTW, I think if I keep it I might drop a stingray pick up between the J pick ups and get myself a poor man's Atelier Z.
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So, it's here and it is truly excellent. I have to say I am impressed. Save for the nut, which is a tad higher than I'd like to be, I really can't see how this could be beat for the price. Excellent jazz tone. Having had an American Deluxe Fender, I'd say that this sounds as good or better. Will record something later.
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And I also found this quick sample of the bass! -
Dure you're killing me. In case is of interest, this is my specimen, in a non-metal context:
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Stunning! -
Yeah, to be honest I am quite curious. A 24 jazz bass is essentially my idea of a perfect bass, so it might be a blessing in disguise!
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I ordered one by mistake, meaning that I regretted ordering one and tried to cancel. Alas, I was too late, so I guess I may as well try it out. Will update soon.
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Incredible bass. I have one and it punches way above its weight. -
It does not look quite right to me because of the 3+1 headstock, which for some reason is a bit strange to me on a Jazz. But it certainly does not look wrong.
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On the one hand, it is quite lovely. On the other hand, it doesn't quite look right to me. On the third hand...
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I honestly think there are lots of necks today that can easily compete with graphite necks, which may not have bee the case some time back. I have a couple of Ibanez SRs (Prestige and Premium) with an extraordinarily stiff and consistent neck, for example. It is true that they are not as stiff and consistent as a graphite neck, but, really, thereabouts. (To clarify, I had Status and Modulus necks in the past.) There are also other options now: for example, I have a friend who uses and Aluminati neck and he couldn't be happier. That said, I did buy a Stingray with a Status neck from Basschat recently, and it is by far my favourite Stingray of all time, so there's that too.
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Agreed, did not read that carefully. It was always 2-way and, if I recall, something like 250/500 or 250/800. Not a three way one. -
Honestly wondering if this is my old bass. If so, it's a killer instrument. EDIT: Just read the post more carefully and yes, confirmed via serial, it is my old bass. Just a fantastic instrument. I had the fret ends finished by a luthier so I can confirm that too. I don't think I tinkered with the mid frequency switch though. It is possible, but unlikely, that the truss rod cover stayed with me, so if I find it the new owner can have that too. Sample here:
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Those are great. I would buy it just because, but it really should go to a loving home! -
Just bought a GK-3B from Alex, super smooth transaction. Highly recommended!
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NBD Sire V5R 24 fret - pick up / bridge/ tuners recommendations
biro replied to Duroc17's topic in Bass Guitars
Stunning! I'd go with some EMG Js or JVX—they should be a nice fit! -
Good lord, that's so true. You try actual Barts and you're immediately like 'oh, there you have it, that's that 90s fusion tone'. It's quite an uncanny feeling.
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Apologies! No it's not: more like 16.5 (possibly a tad wider—or, at least, it feels wider than my SR 5 stringers, which are 16.5). -
Sweet baby Jesus. If I didn’t have one, I’d be all over this. GLWTS! -
Yes, this is not something you can just eyeball. (You can to some extent, but you'd be looking at different things and it is difficult to photograph it.) Assuming the frets are somewhat level, or in any event level enough (which should be the case), use the strings to figure that out. Bear in mind that that, while not necessarily ideal, having a slightly different relief on the two sides of the neck might be normal, as there is generally a difference in tension, and some necks have been engineered to have more relief on one side. So long as it stays the same, a twist of that kind can be fine. If you have fretbuzz in the middle of the neck, you might have one of the following: 1) nut is too high, so the action is excessively low to compensate; 2) same, but addition of neck not being straight enough; 3) ski jump (or the lifting of the final part of the fretboard), which sometimes happens on fender necks.
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It has come to this: I have reached the embarrassing milestone of eleven basses. Although I have been reliably advised that the problem lies in the odd numbers and that an addition would do just fine, I must not risk the "baker's dozen" slippery slope. Also, I live in London and therefore, by definition, in a small cupboard. The premise being such, I have resorted to part ways with my beautiful 2003 Ibanez Prestige SR3006E (Ibanez Wiki Model Page). The bass is absolutely spectacular, in truly excellent condition for a 20 years old instrument. Not only that, but its frets were levelled by the nice folks at the Gallery in Camden, which means that you have buzz-free playing with a completely straight neck and a 1mm action at the 24th fret of the C string (and less than 2 on the B). I also personally replaced the parametric mid pot, which had become difficult to operated, with the correct original part. As to strings, it is currently sporting newish d'Addario EXL 170-6. It is an engineering marvel in terms of ergonomics. It quite literally plays itself, weighs a very tolerable 4.4 kg (bathroom scale measurements), and it is of course perfectly balanced. The curved Bartolini pick ups (the same sported by current Prestige models) are also fantastic in that they can act as a ramp and add to the comfort. Tone wise, the three band EQ with parametric mids can make it into more or less anything you want. It can also get you that archetypal 90s fusion Bartolini tone, if that is what you're after. It sits in a mix beautifully and, as a solo instrument, it has a distinctive woody tone, with a nice airy quality to it. Essentially, it is the perfect six string bass—you just have not realised it yet. The bass is currently sporting three fully reversible modifications: - Strap locks (you will get the originals strap pins as well) - Massive golden knobs for volume and pan pot (you will also get the stock rubbery ones, but these are a game changer for volume swells) - A sticker from my union on the electronics compartment—will be removed The truss rod is not currently pictured because none of my basses travel with one. It is, of course, included. So, why am I selling it? Essentially, because I have another six string Ibanez from the 90s which I have modded to my liking, with EMGs and all that jazz, which I am more emotionally attached to. Absolutely no trades—I beg you, I am vulnerable to GAS as is. Here are the specs: Body type: Solid body Body material: Mahogany Neck joint: AANJ Bridge: Mono-rail (16.5mm string spacing) Knob style: Beehive (black) Hardware color: Cosmo black Neck type: SR6 Prestige Neck material: 5-piece wenge/ bubinga Scale length: 864mm / 34" Fingerboard material: Wenge Fingerboard inlays: Abalone ovals Frets: 24 / medium Nut: Graphtech Black TUSQ XL (54mm) Machine heads: Gotoh Bridge pickup: Bartolini® Custom SR6 passive bridge Neck pickup: Bartolini® Custom SR6 passive neck Electronics: 2001: Vari-Mid 3-Band 2002-2003: Vari-mid Hi Fi EQ (USA) 2002-2004: Vari-mid 3lc 3-band EQ Controls: Volume, balance, treble boost/cut, bass boost/cut, mid range boost/cut, mid range frequency Battery: 9V Output jack: ¼" stereo barrel (angled face mount) String gauge (factory): .032/.045/.065/.080/.100/.130 Factory tuning: 1C,2G,3D,4A,5E,6B (B Std.)
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Yours is one of the Premium versions (there are also non-premium anniversary versions, which I believe are the ones you have seen with the chrome knobs). The Premium version was offered with either a lacewood top (I have one) or cocobolo. Yours is most definitely a Premium, and you are correct as to the other characteristics. I have the 5 string lacewood version and it is my favourite bass of all time—enjoy!
