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[quote name='rayfw' post='275468' date='Sep 2 2008, 02:47 PM']Yes but that 1oz of wood makes all the difference tone wise. [/quote] The tone of mine is sublime! [quote]Just to clarify - I was referring to the American Deluxe P and Jazz basses - as there is also a Fender Jazz Deluxe (active, non US) also available P[/quote] Yeah mine was a American Deluxe Jazz, completely failed to impress in every-way compared to my Standard US Si

Cheers Steve! You'll forever be the guy who so nearly supplied me with the pickups for it haha Si

My passive standard MIA jazz kicked the ass of the deluxe Jazz I had for a while....in every way! But I think that just highlights the fact that you should really just go out and play as many basses as you can, it's such a subjective thing! Si

[quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='275168' date='Sep 2 2008, 07:56 AM'] Who makes Lakland skylines & G&L Tributes? Cort[/quote] Even so, all things considered, I'd still rather have a Lakland or a G&L over a Cort, and when I say 'All Things', I mostly mean resale value lol Anyway, I do hear that the CIJ's are as good if not better than the MIA's, but seeing as they've just put their prices up, purchasing one with the same spec as the MIA's will now cost you a similar amount of bunce. The cheaper ones have bassword bodies etc, might as well buy a squier! Si

The cheeky beggar! I don't mind really cos he's a good mate (the 'Fell Silent' boys are ace), and I think him and Acle are working closely together on recording projects, it was Acle who recorded that particular demo for us! But yeah, anyway.... ....I'm half way through recording that last song, 'The Saviour' I'm really happy with how the whole process has gone actually, the general sound I've gotten for the parts is really nice and meaty! Other little things are that I've improved my pick technique and learned a lot about Cubase (hey it's a start). I'll try and maybe do a video or something of the last part of this song I'm recording now......or put up some sneak peeks of the bass parts or something!! I know it's only been a short diary, and it's not finished yet.... but thanks for reading!! I'll probably just keep updating it with relevant album news including mixing, mastering, artwork and release info as well!. Si

Like Alistair said, Just see it as an opportunity to improve upon your first attempt! Si

[quote name='Adrenochrome' post='275007' date='Sep 1 2008, 10:13 PM']Don't be put off by a guitarist doing 'stunts' on your bass. Tricks are of very limited use in the real bass world.[/quote] +1 A guitarist shredding on a bass doesn't make him a good bass player, it makes him a guitarist with the wrong tool ! Si

I used to live in Colchester, shame I don't anymore But I played at Offset on saturday, on the Rock stage, was a fun gig! Good luck mate, why not check out the Tuition forum....see if there's any essex based teachers!? Si

If it means anything to anyone, my Lakland Skyline 44-02 Deluxe is a 4 piece body! My USA Jazz is 3 piece Si

Don't let my post that you're referring to put you off, and please don't think that I'm unhappy with the bass! I LOVE my Fender Jazz, it would take a very very special bass to pry this from my number one slot. Feels great, sounds awesome, constantly performs!! A paint quirk and cost-cutting rout doesn't affect playability or sound! Definitely explore other avenues like Lakland and G&L etc (wouldn't bother with Cort myself), but give each bass a try and judge each one on it's individual merits! After all, you wouldn't want to be dismissed as a bad player because you look a little squiffy lol Si

Ummm, I didn't know he had us on his myspace, if you have then I'm not sure why because we've only just used Neema's studio for the first time on this album, simply to re-amp the guitars, and obviously none of that is released yet. Si

I think the quality of the basses has less to do with how scratched they are and more to do with the fact that the Fender custom shop is doing a good job! I've never tried one of the Time Machine series basses, but my good friend has 2 Relic strats, he absolutely swears by them, and the only reason why he doesn't use them as much anymore is they've been replaced by two '74s, a '69 and a '63 lol But yeah, I'd be interested in owning a Closet Classic, the one in between the NOS and Relic in terms of wear! Si

Oh sorry! Just thought that some of the DB/EUB players might not look in the FS section much as it does seem to mostly be electrics! By all means remove if it's a bit out of order! Si

Just thought I'd bump this! Si

It's the battle of the black/black jazzes to get finished, I think mine might have the edge though hehe Loving the look of yours so far though Eude Si

Very nice mate! The stingray looks classy! Don't suppose you mind helping towards settling a slight mystery!? Could you take a picture of the jazz bass without the scratchplate and contribute to this thread?: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=26434"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=26434[/url] It's about the routing of the front pickup etc Much obliged Si

Oh man, it's a pet hate of mine when people use soundcheck to just w*nk about, and then probably complain in the set when they don't have a good sound! Play something that you play in the actual set!! That goes for playing between songs, it sounds amateur! The amount of people who use the gaps to play some 'impressive riff' by Claypool or Wooten is sickening! Hope it goes well Sarah! Si

Hmmm, I'd be inclined to think it was the 310 out of the two options you give! I had, what I seem to remember being, a 335 - 5 string with soapbar pickups, active/passive switch. Wish I still had it actually, really good basses!! Si

[quote name='Delberthot' post='270660' date='Aug 26 2008, 11:29 PM'][/quote] I normally HATE gold hardware, but the fact that everything is gold on yours kinda makes it ok lol Nice build! I was considering a Warmouth neck for my current Jazz build, but went with something a little more 'homegrown' But their options are second to none, and seem to be fairly reasonably priced, although the dollar is fighting back, so better order soon! Si

Indeed, I reckon it has something to do with the S1, I wonder if the new USA jazzes without S1 have normal routing! Si

Phil, also try working the modal patterns up through the scale that you're in, so if you're in the key of C Major for example: Ionian starting from C Dorian starting from D Phrygian from E Lydian from F Mixolydian from G Aeolian from A (C Major's relative Minor) Locrian from B it then resolves again on the C an octave higher. This is of a course a very linear way of running the scales but gives it slightly more musical context than running all the patterns from the C note. It also helps us understand what notes and scales we're able to use whilst playing, so for example (in it's simplest form), if I'm in the key of C major, I know that I can build bass lines and solo using any of the from those modes starting on those degrees of the C major scale. This also applies for when I'm playing in A minor, because it is the relative minor of C major, I can also build lines and solo using the C major modes. Si p.s. I think my first point was already suggested by Gonzo, but if anyone is interested consider my post as a highlighter pen over his point lol

Well I guess I'm about 90% sure, the headstock decal says made in USA with serial number that dates it correctly, it has US standard tuners, it has the S1 switch system, it came in the standard US hardcase with truss rod tool etc. I can't think that someone went to all the trouble of putting these US bits and pieces onto a MIM body!? Si

I've just had a thought about the extra routing on mine, might it be because of the S1 switch, there being a few more cables and bits & bobs!? Anyone else with S1 era jazzes and non-S1 era jazzes fancy taking some pictures? lol Si