Conan

[quote name='visog' timestamp='1491502014' post='3273603'] Not sure it was the very first but Fender had a production Bass V in 1965. [/quote] That had a high C though didn't it? I wonder who made the first BEADG tuned bass and when?

[quote name='Elfrasho' timestamp='1491485141' post='3273414']The jazz pickup is relatively noisy and weedy though so I'd change that. When playing bass pickup alone it definitely doesn't have as much girth as a normal pbass has. [/quote] That doesn't sound great...

[quote name='andytoad' timestamp='1491481499' post='3273378'] Ahh cool, the string spacing is quite small though? [/quote] Crikey, yes - 15mm! My four string version was 18mm, so maybe the neck on the five isn't that much wider than the four?

[quote name='andytoad' timestamp='1491477814' post='3273327'] Would this be a nice fast, slim neck? I'm not a baseball bat type of guy. [/quote] If it is anything like my old four string, very shallow (front to back) but quite wide (top to bottom). As viewed from a playing position, that is. Very flat radius. Extremely easy to set and maintain a very low action (if that is what you want). Graphite can feel a bit cold in the winter though - and even get condensation forming on it if you bring the bass from a cold car into a hot sweaty gig!

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1475428079' post='3145835'] I didn't move to Milwaukee until 1981. [/quote] So until 1981 you were...

Just had a look at the bass in question. What a beauty! Almost identical to my old four string. But isn't 1985 very early for a five string bass? I remember attending the Bass weekend in 1987, and that was the first time I'd really seen or hear fivers. They were pretty unusual even then... So who made the first five string bass? And when? I'm intrigued now...

[quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1491428871' post='3273052'] I had a 1987 or 88 Series II 4 string a few years ago. It was a delight. Knockout tone and effortless action. A truly marvellous instrument. This one looks like a real winner too. [/quote] Indeed. I eventually parted with my 1986 series II, but I do miss the stability, sustain and general clarity of tone. Anyone who says these instruments are "sterile" is missing the point. They are hugely versatile and can growl like anything else (and yes, I've played/owned Spector and G&L basses!).

[quote name='obbm' timestamp='1491390190' post='3272607'] We all had to start somewhere but it does get a bit frustrating if they try to slap a Blues. [/quote] I dunno... it can work (if you call this blues): Starts at 3:15 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOsPHjMJWCs

(May your dog's colon be familiar with) the warmth of your breath - Fishbone http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyAjY6mklkU

He was no age was he? Very sad. RIP

[quote name='jassbass' timestamp='1491248444' post='3271604'] Very nice but is it much better than the tribute version,sound wise?thanks [/quote] No idea - but it is a very good price for a US made L2500. I've not played one, but everything I've read suggests that the US versions are better all round than the Tributes. Whether those differences are worth around £600 depends on your own views I suppose. It's a nice colour though...

Interesting. The '84 Jazz pickup was designed to be a bit "dark" sounding - but the Thumper (at least the old Wizard one) was not particularly lacking in top end. Maybe they have changed the specs slightly... Still, sounds like a result

His suggestions being a bit meh... how about "Named by Jet"?

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[quote name='mikel' timestamp='1491161429' post='3270952'] You mean he wont listen to what anyone else says, about anything???? [/quote]

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qXNfNGQdSE[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARESSkDiIDw[/media] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBmwK7zqONI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l08wo9KorCU

In before the locksmith... (well, after actually)