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So,after years as a p bass player my recent band is really suiting my bitsa Jazz. This is quite a well paid gigging band and i want to treat myself to a new jazz. Im very much a fan of the 70's styling - rosewood, block inlays etc and do lean towards a 'vintage' type tone. Ive seen a reasonably priced genuine 77 jazz bass that looks brilliant, would scratch my vintage bass 'itch' and is with a reputable seller. Secondly I've also seen a AVRI 75 which again is aesthetically bang on but obviously not actual vintage. Thirdly ive seen a few MIJ 70's reissues that nail the vibe albeit with incorrect pup spacing. Pricing wise it varies from £2500 for the vintage, £1400 for the AVRI and circa £950 for the MIJ. Heart is with the 77 but head tells me the AVRI will be the better bass. Ive always loved the MIJ basses but they generally need a pickup upgrade which ill need to factor in, the other 2 options are plug and play. Has anyone compared the AVRI's to genuine 70's basses? I know weight is one consideration as the 77 ive seen is in boat anchor territory but ive also heard the AVRI necks are very deep (front to back) and not inkeeping with the models on which they are based

Love the look of this over at Bass Direct, decent price too as he usually gets very giddy with vintage Fenders price wise. However, that weight!?! https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/product/fender-jazz-bass-gloss-black-1977-pre-owned/

Waaaaaaay out of my league but today I fell in love with this 😍 https://reverb.com/uk/item/78527903-1966-fender-precision-bass-hard-shell-case

So recently my gigging jobs have shot through the roof as as such so has my string consumption. Im nowhere near 'popular' enough or important enough to have an artist deal but was wondering if any 'subscription' type deals are around. My string of choice are Elites and i did see White Dog Music seemed to offer such a deal where presumably you sign up to a direct debit and a new set of strings are posted out at set intervals. However, despite trying to email, ring and use their online chat facility i dont seem to be getting a response from them. Does anyone else know of any of the usual string selling sites (strings direct etc) who offer such a service at all?

Elites are dark blue at the tuner and red at the bridge

Had one years ago. I changed the black plate out for an aged white one and it looked even better. Brilliant necks on them, bit barky/boomy but brilliant bass nonetheless. The grain on yours in particular is stunning

Is it me or is that 70's pup spacing too?

Peter Hook. Im into that 'sort' of music but for me he is an awful player who i just dont get

i should NOT have clicked on that link above. Look at this absolute stunner! https://jayrosen.com/collections/fender-basses/products/1959-fender-precision-bass-sunburst

Chewie bough a jazz bridge cover off me in an effortlessly smooth transaction. Nae danger here

My two were:- A warwick NT1 streamer in gloss black. offered on here but eventually sold on Facebook. Was a lovlely bass but as it wasnt a P bass i moved it on. Would love it back A mid-90's MIJ 75 Jazz that was battered. Sold again on Facebook and miss it dearly despite it being the heaviest bass ive ever played

https://www.soundaffects.com/search/4005v Sound Affects are taking pre orders.....

Not a bad priced late 70's P on Bass Bros. How hard it would be to find original tuners and bridge im not sure? https://bassbros.co.uk/product/1977-fender-precision-bass-6/

Had several good dealing with Will. Currently got my eye on a few tasty things on their site (pending sale of my items on here!)

Cool! When I played it was the original drummer (i think) everyone called Pat Poodle and the original frontman (Rob)

When living at a pub on Anglesey, what was left of Lieutenant Pigeon played our pub and let me join in on bass for Mouldy Old Dough. Can say I've played a number one song with a number one band.....technically

Is there such a thing as a 4003s but with the varnished/laquered fingerboard? Id love a fireglo one with a varnished board. Only thing is some fireglo rics look quite 'sun bleached', i like the fireglo to be orangey red in the middle not almost mapleglo

Bought a set of my favourite Elites strings from Mike, uber fast delivery and great comms. Nae danger here