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[quote name='Soulfinger' post='421193' date='Feb 27 2009, 06:13 PM']Correct - the Jazz 24 is active only. The toggle switch is for a mid scoop/"slap" preset. Speaking of Music Man, there were passive basses in the SUB range as well but they are quite rare. Sandberg makes very nice basses, all of them can be switched to passive and most have 24 frets (except for the Fender-style California Series, obviously).[/quote] THIS IS NOT CORRECT! the Fender Jazz 24 has an active /passive pull switching...not the toggle..Believe me i have owned one..

[quote name='simon1964' post='421151' date='Feb 27 2009, 05:29 PM']Agreed - but the OP was looking for something which will run passive. Is there a passive option on the Jazz 24? I thought it was active only?[/quote] no it has a passive active switching..

Look no further in my opinion, Fender Jazz 24 I had one and it was a very very good bass, very growly, with a bridge pick up honk better than my 75RI..Light as a feather, quilt top, hipshot tuners, SD jazz pups, slap switch..passive active switching.. Im thinking of getting another and putting some Nordy's and an OBP3 in it.. Awsome bass for the money!!!

Superb...one of the best basses i have ever seen!!!

Just a few funny basses and guitars.. Im sure some may like the 15 string but what a stretch love the penis bass (i dont mean i love the penis)

Not sure if this helps.. [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=515766"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=515766[/url]

[quote name='Golchen' post='414750' date='Feb 19 2009, 08:59 PM']I totally can't cope with single cut basses. They are just disturbing, like seeing your granny naked.[/quote] He He,, there like estate cars to me, they just dont look right..

Grrrr. im jealous!!! Really wanted to go and see the her.. do you know why she's not playing much bass live?? Hope you have a good time!!!

[quote name='BigBeefChief' post='408981' date='Feb 13 2009, 07:38 PM']How heavy can a bass be!!!!![/quote] Try a TRB6II Big Chief,thats pertly why im looking elsewhere.. wouldnt want to play for 3 hours with one..and im sure there are heavier basses out there!!

[quote name='simon1964' post='408961' date='Feb 13 2009, 07:19 PM']It depends what you mean by better. Streamers are more expensive for similar specs, but as I understand it, that's mainly down to the construction methods used.[/quote] Sorry stupid Q..Do the pups differ? Im looking to sell my TRB6II, ang get a Streamer 5..What sort price am i looking at for an early model??

Have got the gas for a Warwick streamer, but just wondering the weight of one..they allways looked heavy to me.. Dont know anything about Warwicks, so a few Q's whats the the tone like...Any growl, is the streamer a better bass than the Corvette? Thanks

Hey people, i have recently joined a reggae outfit, and im really enjoying it! Doing covers such as Toots, Burning Spear, Marley, UB40, and various riddims.. Like with many genre's, it has sub genres, but its interesting to see the riddims passed along from the originator, to other artists, and to hear there lyrical take on it. Riddims like Ali baba, Slengteng, Declaration of Rights, Police in Helicopter, Forever lovin Jah riddims..Also great songs like UB40's Food for thought, and my favorite Marley's waiting in vain.. These riddims/bass lines have to be kept to the original, and i like to improvise , so i have to erm....reel in my ego and stick with the groove (and i mean note for note) I also feel that it has a very close relation to funk, in as much as the groove and feel/touch is everything, wether it be on the one, or off the beat.. Any one had experience playing reggae??

[quote name='Randy_Marsh' post='405638' date='Feb 10 2009, 07:06 PM']fair point, i havnt heard of any of those! thats why this is great, you get to learn about so many players that you wouldnt normally come across[/quote] Yeah for sure, definately..im going to check out Tom Commerford, ive heard some good things about him

[quote name='Randy_Marsh' post='405611' date='Feb 10 2009, 06:42 PM']I really rate Tim Commerford and Flea, but they always seem to come up possibly Stuart Zender[/quote] It depends on what you mean by the best..Best commercially, best well known, Best technically...If its technically i would say Julian Crampton, ( he could wipe the floor with most well known bassists) but im sure there are many out there who could match him... I would say the most exciting and has made a the biggest splash is Tal Wikenfeld!! Also some of the Gospel players are supreme in there bass playing.. People like Flea are good,and i like his playing but only famous because hes in a famous band, and knowhere near as good as some of the lesser known bass players out there... (I will get shot for this), but i think Flea is highly overrated......IMHO Tis a tricky Q..

I think you probably could..i just takes practice..Knowing the bass ine and the piece your singing.. Singing and improvising on the bass....now thats a different matter!