Sibob

I only really get there a couple of times a year when I'm visiting my parents, but still nice to sit down and try some gear that I wouldn't normally be able to. Was interested in checking out a Shuttle 6.0, so sat down with that through an Ampeg Classic 410. Obviously trying something in a shop is nothing like giving it gig time, and I don't think I'd buy something until trying it a some shows, but I was fairly impressed with it. I could get some nice tones from various basses with the EQ pretty much flat, which is a big plus point in my books. Basses tried: Overwater 4 w/ DR pinks Overwater 6 Lakland Hollowbody 4 w/ flats Vigier Passion metal fretless 4 Levinson Blade 4 This is probably heresey, but I really didn't think much of ther Overwaters, impeccibly made obviously with beautiful woods (especially the 6), but just very average sounding in my opinion. The 6 did sound nicer than the 4. I can't quite remember what model they were, either Progress's or Perceptions, perhaps someone knows what's in stock there currently. The passive lakland was very cool, if I was playing some roots music or down-and-out rock, I'd seriously consider one, it was a newer one with the Chisonic pickups. I could dial in huge dub sounds by soloing the neck pickup, with almost vintage P/J sounds with the bridge solo'd....albeit with flatwounds. The Vigier is obviously in a bit of a league of it's own with regards to spec and I've never gotten on with the Vigier preamp, but then it's probably something that needs more than 10mins to work with. The metal fingerboard wasn't as radical sounding as I imagined, but was still a pleasure to play. But the curveball for me was the Levinson Blade, bearing in mind I'm really not an 'active' player, this 2 band 'superjazz' was fantastic. Probably played this for the longest simply because it sounded great instantly, not much tweaking needed at all. Great weight, not too light like the Overwater 4, so it felt substantial but comfortable. Fantastic neck, very fast and great fretwork!. Wasn't enjoying the gold hardware, but to be honest, the bass was so nice, I'd overlook it!. I'd seriously consider this if I needed slightly more modern tones than my passive Jazzes can offer. So yeah, had a coffee, had to scold myself in the 3rd person for resting my foot on the cab whilst playing ("you don't own this Simon" lol), and generally and a fun time, as always very welcomed by the shop Cheers Si

Very cool opening, would be fantastic if a basschatter gets this! I'm not sure I could commit with my other projects....hmmm Massive luck all around anyway Si

I wasn't playing last night, but went to see Andy Fairweather-Low. Great gig with Dave Bronze on bass, great player with some spot on harmonies too! Si

'73 Jazz with Wizards '03 Stock US Jazz Parts Precision P/J w/ Dimarzios Could record Focusrite>Cubase or Sansamp>Focusrite>Cubase Any good? Si

Oooo very nice! I likey....let me know when you sell it haha SO what's the story then? when? how much? all original? Beans...spill Si

I picked up my 2003 US Jazz Bass for £275 with Fender moulded hardcase. Was 2nd hand granted, but mint condition. Lovely Si p.s. I am now going to go and check my local crack converters lol

Must find a way of reminding myself of this closer to the time haha Si

[quote name='EdwardHimself' post='592894' date='Sep 8 2009, 02:07 PM']....some random shop tucked away in the countryside.[/quote] Now that's no way of talking about Jon Shuker's shop lol Good luck with the build! Si

Looking good mate! I should be up there on next Monday picking up some 'work' so will see if I can see this! Si

Just gonna pop this over to technical/repairs Si

I'm just gonna pop this over to technical/repairs, might get some more input! Si

Try some bass solo pieces: Amerika, Teen Town or Portrait of Tracy by Jaco There are some nice jazz chord-melody pieces arranged for bass. Mike Dimin used to have them on his website, dunno of they're still there. Notably these were Autumn Leaves & Misty Si Edit: Found them here [url="http://www.michaeldimin.com/lessons.htm"]http://www.michaeldimin.com/lessons.htm[/url] near the bottom of the page

I had an electric upright built for me by Jon and it was flawless, beautiful piece of kit. It's now departed unfortunately. I've also had a custom neck built by Jon for a Jazz bass and it's a beaut, lovely birdseye maple fingerboard, black binding, carbon rod reinforced, solid as hell! Si

I'm not sure CS's are going to be collectable?! Even now they lose value! Anyway, still a great bass no doubt! Why not try the nordstrands on their own, and if you're really not happy with a passive sound, whack the pre in Si