JackieMoon

Do these good write-ups of the SR300 extend to the 305 as well? I'm looking for a 5 string for a max of 300quid to satisfy my metal urges.

Took a leap and ordered one from online, same place I have purchased another guitar from and had no problems. Unfortunately no such luck this time. The list of horrors... Box was open as well as dented and torn on the side. NO protection whatsoever inside apart from a small cardboard headstock sleeve. Split in the body which had been lacquered over when it was finished. Black "binding" turned my hands black. Overflowed onto the fretboard and a large dot next to one of the fret markers. Flat spots on the neck, rough feeling fret edges. A flat spot on the top of the headstock from what looks like an impact. 1st Fret marking scraped down to the wood. Brown speckles on the headstock wood, Could be damp/water marks. Only 2 screws on the scratchplate are screwed in square. Awaiting a replacement now, Fingers x'ed this next one is better as i really like the look and the sound from the brief testing I was able to do. Cheers, JM

Yeah, muchos thanks to all of you for your input. Everyone has been really helpful. I think I am going to plump for the Jazz. Payday in 2hrs then the shopping can begin Going to try and pick up the Bass, Case, set of Strings and the knobs + bridge this month. Also if I may ask another question, albeit in the wrong forum section, What do people recommend for a practice amp? Cheers, JM.

What upgrades would you recommend to the VM Jazz? JM

Hi there, Just looking for some advice regarding which model would be better suited to me, I have played and like the feel of both. I have a very broad interest in music so looking for whatever I choose to be able to do 60's and 70's funk/soul/classic rock right upto modern rock and a bit of metal. I will be doing upgrades (Bridge/tuners etc) to whatever I purchase as It will be my main bass for the forseeable future. Is the tone from the VM Jazz versatile enough to cover all of these or am I better off going for a P? Cheers All, JM