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[quote name='overwater' post='859847' date='Jun 7 2010, 01:36 PM']Hi, We used to use the standard 'Gator' bass case - though they have changed them a bit since then, so you'd need to check with supplier... However we now supply all our 35" scale J basses with the bigger (pear shaped) 'EBP' Hiscox case - I can supply you one if you call myself or Laurence... Regards, Chris[/quote] Hi, Wow thats fantastic, many thanks for the reply. I got the bass secondhand with a butchered Hiscox so glad to know there is something out there that will fit properly. As soon as I get paid I will be in touch and get an order placed. Thanks again, Nathan
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Hello, hoping someone might have some experience with this. I have not long aquired a Overwater J Series which has a 35" scale and am looking for a suitable hard case for it. I have a brand new Hiscox but the bass is about 1-2 inches too long for the case and I was just wondering if SKB or any other 'off the shelf' cases would fit before I have to have something a bit more expensive made. I know there are some really good gig bags available but I dont really trust them, although they will be considdered as a last resort. Thanks in advance.
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Hiya, First of all yes you will need dimensions and weight for the couriers as if they get there and its bigger and heavier than you say they will then probably ask for more money. Courier wise there is a massive thread with reviews and scoring system for different couriers on here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=36625&hl=couriers"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...amp;hl=couriers[/url] Personally I highly recommend APC Overnight and have used them a couple of times with no problems and they are extremely quick. I have also recently used website called P4D.com which was suggested by another memeber. It was very easy to use and fill in the info and I could just pay online. They have accounts with a couple of couriers and then pass on the rates they get to you the customer. I sent a bass last week through them (via DHL) and it was all very simple and the bass got there safely so cant fault them so far. Hope that helps a bit.
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I hope you dont mind me taking this a little off topic but I was wondering what hard case (if any) you use for your new OW Jazz? The reason I ask is that I have just aquired one secondhand and unfortunately it does not fit in my very nice new Hiscox case, its about 1-2 inches too long. I am just wondering what off the shelf hard case will take it. I might have to get padded bag or something if there is nothing available. Many thanks.
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What are the top 5 (or 10) basses you've owned?
NJE replied to OutToPlayJazz's topic in Bass Guitars
Good thread, enjoyed reading through it. This got me really thinking and going back a few years. So here is mine based on what worked best for me and was most playable. 1. Overwater J Series 5 2. Fender Roscoe Beck V 3. Overwater Progress III Deluxe 5 4. 1998 MusicMan Stingray 5. Fender USA 1996 Standard Precision 6. Fender MIJ 65? Reissue Jazz 7. Squier Deluxe Active Jazz V 8. Warwick Streamer Pro-M 5 8. Ibanez ATK 300 9. Squier Silver Series Jazz Bass 10. Yamaha RBX260 -
The yamah RBX and Peavey Cirrus and Grind basses are both pretty good in my experience but, if you are after a Jazz shape then I would highly recommend the Squier. I bought one about two years ago and it has been fantatsic. It is an extremely well made bass with some great sounds from the stock electronics. The other good thing is that it is just crying out for mods, I have a Aguilar Pre and Badass V bridge on mine. The only thing to watch is the neck and i would suggest trying one first. Its a full 19mm spacing and the neck is very wide and flat which doesnt suit everyone but I love it to bits as it is not far off my old Fender Roscoe Beck. There is a huge thread on TalkBass about how great they, might be worth a look to read some opinions, but for me its a great bass.
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A quilted top can look a bit OTT sometimes in certain colours but thats probably because I am jealous and cant afford a quilted topped bass I think if I was going for a natural trans finish though it would probably be flamed body as I think on the whole it is slightly more subtle, a flamed maple neck and birdseye maple fingerboard, hmmmm maple!
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WOW! that top looks like a beautiful tropical sea, amazing. That is a really stunning bass you must be over the moon, I have one in the post and i cant wait to get my hands on it. I think you need to get this in the Overwater thread in the "porn" section, Overwater isnt very well represented there compared to some of the other makes.
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Thanks for the PM's and trade offers everyone. Managed to sort out an excellent trade and this went to its new home today. I am sad to see it go but very excited about its replacement, roll on tuesday. -
WOW!!! I mean seriously WOW. He is just phenominal. I have to admit to not having heard of him but I do remeber commenting to a friend a while back about Jay Z's drummer. Thanks for posting the vids new and old up, really put a smile on my face. It also depresses me a little because I know I will never play with a drummer like that.
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My missus is sharp as a razor blade and knows models and makes, I couldn't hide anything from her (not that I would want to of course ) Although she doesnt encourage me to keep buying and selling she does get caught up in the excitement of potential trades and when new guitars are arriving. The first thing she said to me this morning was "new bass day tomorrow" bless her. I think my worst missed opportunity was the last time I was at Bass Direct. After talking to mark I was convinced about going back to 5 string and the missus agreed. I played a few basses but the one that caught my eye was a White Nordy 5 Jazz. I loved it but reluctantly put it back on the wall and just left with a bag. We hit the road and were almost home and she was all quiet in the car and after a while I said "whats wrong" she replied "oh nothing, I just thought we were going to get a new bass, we should have bought the Nordy" I replied "I can't afford it thought" she replied "we could have put it on my card" gutted, opportunity missed.
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And a PM back to you.
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Because of some work and finance problems I have very reluctantly put this up for trade. I need a bass to replace it, so I know its a long shot but I would like to potentially do a trade with some cash my way to help my situation out. As the title says this is a Overwater Progress III Deluxe 5. It was made in 2002 and is 36” scale length with 24 frets, it has an American walnut body with burr maple top and matching headstock. The B is frighteningly good and tight and having gone from 34" to the 36" I can honestly say that I barely noticed any difference. It must be something to do with the ergonomics but it doesn't feel a long reach at all and I find it easier to play than my best friends 35" Lakland 55-05. It has a couple of very small marks but no big dings or loss of finish etc and has been very well looked after. It is quite simply the most beautiful bass I have ever played and owned rivaled only by a GB Spitfire I played several years ago. It plays like a dream and the build quality is stunning, I shall be sad to see it go. As I said it might be a real long shot but I would love to do a trade with some cash my way and am ideally looking for something like: MusicMan Stingray / Sterling Fender Jazz G&L Lakland JO It doesn't have to be a 5 string and to be honest I would consider almost anything so please feel free to PM me with any questions you have and any potential trades. Here are some recent and older pics from previous owner (hope you don't mind) [attachment=50496:Overwater_4.jpg] [attachment=50497:Overwater_6.jpg] [attachment=50498:Overwater_3.jpg] [attachment=50499:Overwater_7.jpg] [attachment=50501:IMG_2485.JPG] [attachment=50502:IMG_2500.JPG] [attachment=50503:IMG_2483_1.JPG]
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[quote name='Ou7shined' post='837165' date='May 14 2010, 02:05 PM']Good news or bad news? The good news is that the neck pup rout is pup shaped.... ... the bad news is that there is a bloody great hole under the p/g for the CNC whatsit. So it's a no go on the no p/g I'm afraid. Mine again - after I shielded it out. [/quote] oh no what a shame, why do they do it, silly Fender. Got to say though, still not 100% put off, its a fine looking bass.
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These are fantastic basses and although I only did a very quick comparison (i didnt look too much at the build) this played equally as good if not slightly better than a Geddy Lee the shop had, much nicer neck for me anyway. Quick question for those who own these, do they have the big routing around the neck pickup and throught to the control plate like some MIM Jazz Basses do, or is it a nice neat route just for the pickup? I am interested as I really fancy a sunburst one with no pickguard for a kind of Jaco look, they just look great in sunburts without the guard for some reason.
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That is amazing! What an amazing story and as said previously even if only a fraction is true its still a good read. i have got this saved, will be amazing to see what it goes for. I look at shiny new fancy basses like Sei and Overwater and think thats for me, but when I see a lovely vintage fender I think "now thats where my money should be spent". I now have serious GAS for an old Jazz or P.
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[quote name='Spoombung' post='832883' date='May 10 2010, 10:45 AM'][/quote] That will be ok, its got 'mojo' new bridge and a good setup I have been on a mission to try and find a picture pre fire but no luck so far. Even found a MusicMan website with rare basses and it wasnt on there. Saw a very cool sterling made for Nine Inch Nails though.
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Sandberg made a 2 string bass which I saw in an old issue of BGM or BP. Full size body I think, looked very odd. Also remeber Tony Levin's 3 string Stingray? I have been trying to find a picture of it for ages but I seem to remeber it got caught up in a house fire he had.
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If I had an Aguilar rig I doubt I would have GAS either . I guess a lot of people on here aspire to that level of amplififcation and I suppose thats what causes the Amp GAS. Its nice to be able to go out straight away and get the best you can but my life with basses and amps has been one of slowly trading in and upgrading bit by bit. I have a good sound and good gear but I GAS for more power and lighter smaller cabs rather than anything that will make me sound better (that would take some sort of magic or witchcraft). I just cant afford my ideal setup of two Berg 1x12 cabs and an Aguilar and Epifani Head.
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Converted to mid boosting years ago, it is the only way to be heard in a band mix. Years ago I used to have a 2 band Stingray and I boosted the bass and treble and then had a 'smiley' EQ on my trace......what was I thinking.
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Hello, I am going to put a call/email in to Overwater at some point but I was wondering if anyone on here had any experience with the Old and New EQ's in Overwaters? From What I understand there have been two incarnations of the EQ and the older models have a slightly less agressive and less extreme EQ. My progress is about 8 years old and as much as I love it I do find it a little 'polite' and was wondering if the EQ had anything to do with this as I have the older version of the circuit. I know that they will fit the new EQ in older basses but I was wondering what it sounded like in comparison, has anyone owned both or played side by side? I just want something with a bit more growl and punch if possible. As I said I will probably call someone at Overwater in the next couple of days but thought it was worth an ask on here. Many thanks, Nathan
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[quote name='ziggydolphinboy' post='822395' date='Apr 28 2010, 08:10 PM']WOW that is gorgeous , i want one now!!!!! to go with my baby.[/quote] Hello, thats a bit special isn't it, I have wanted a flamboyant headless 6 since I first saw Dave Marks with one years ago, that is lovely.
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After reading about the system Nino Valenti had going on I seriously looked into doing a similar thing to what he does. Essentially get someone to CNC manufacture bodies and necks to my shape (like USA custom guitars) and the idea was that I would have two stock body and neck shapes for a 4 string and then two bodies and one neck for 5 string. I would then in theory offer a pallette of colours and then let the end user customise pickups, preamp, and hardware to an extent, so basically use the big players like, East, Bart, Aguilar for preamps and then Delano, EMG, Dimarzio etc for pickups and ABM, Schaller,Hipshiot for hardware. It would be a sort of kit that would need to be assembled and wired up and set up but there would be minimum woodwork involved similar to what Valenti does (from what I have read). Its a good idea but using named parts is expensive and you would need to do some bulk purchases to bring costs down. Its a nice idea but as someone said you would need to charge more than your avergae Squier if you wanted to put quality parts on and who would takle a punt on a expensive bass made by a unknown brand when you can get a good Jazz from John Shukers Stock page for £950 and get some brilliant basses for less than that secondhand. I still might do it for myself though and see how the process works. My friend wants me to build him a bass too.
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Just picked up this months, Gail Anne Dorsey on the cover, cant wait to have a read tonight with my feet up and a brew! W&T Ergon on review looks tasty too. I bloomin love this magazine.
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I am really envious of Bilbo and others who are completely happy with one bass and have no need for anything else. I have to admit there was that rock star part of my brain that wanted a room filled with loads of guitars and basses but for the last few years I have just been trying to find one bass I am just extremely happy with. I dont really want 4 or 5 different basses, just one that will do most things and give me some options and feel right in my hands. I have two basses at the moment and am 99% happy with my Overwater as my no.1. I also have a good Squier that my girlfriend bought me which I could never sell, but most of the time the Overwater is all I use. Its all about smaller, lighter and more powerful amps now so not GAS free yet.
