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[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1436099732' post='2814893'] IMO the Sire is not even in the same league as the G&L abominations :-) [/quote] It is as far as crappy headstocks go...

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1436097021' post='2814872'] Especially the one that says 'head-stock looks like crap' [/quote] Thpp! I know, but I've owned a Sire V7 so am used to it...

OK, then... lateral thinking. This G&L L2000 with maple neck, 1.75" (44.5mm) nut width, ash body, twin humbuckers switchable every which way and with a 3-band active/passive circuit coming in at £425..? I'm no fan of blueburst, but every other box is ticked... [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/gl_tribute_l_2000_premium_bb.htm"]http://www.thomann.d..._premium_bb.htm[/url]

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1436039720' post='2814566'] There's someone on here who I'm ignoring at the moment, he used an error of mine as the basis for a smart and sarcastic post. He obviously thought himself too clever to apologise. [/quote] If that [i]wasn't [/i]me I sympathise with you. If it [i]was [/i]me, you won't be able to see this post!

[quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1436091038' post='2814804'] I find it easier selling things on eBay, at least sold means sold there. [/quote] Not always the case, imo. I've not had any problems on here, but of course ymmv and all that. [quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1436091288' post='2814808'] This - word for word... [/quote] I've also had a good experience trading on here too - swapping amps backwards and forwards, that kind of thing...

Seven... would have been about thirty had funds allowed it. God knows how many amps and cabs. Lots.

[quote name='Byo' timestamp='1436065170' post='2814686'] I have read that Jazzes with P necks tend to have an interesting tone. [/quote] I was wondering about that. I have a theory that chunkier necks produce a thumpier sound, but have no proof, of course...

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1436022118' post='2814412'] That looks like Burgundy Mist to me - easily my favourite Fender custom colour. [/quote] So the OP posted yesterday evening and we both said the same thing at the same time..?

[quote name='goonieman' timestamp='1435954727' post='2814031'] Worst bass colour ever. [/quote] Isn't that Burgundy Mist? I like it.

[quote name='sellisnba' timestamp='1436018108' post='2814370'] Hi discreet I have been experimenting this afternoon with my basses, I've put a P bass neck on my jazz body. Your more than welcome to give it a try to see what you think of the combo. [/quote] That's very kind of you, thanks! But I'm in London so it may be impractical... How does it play? I'm assuming a P neck is heavier than a J neck - are you noticing increased neck-dive?

Thanks to Rumple (Dave) for a link to a UK bass body builder... they asked for pics of the proposed body and I was fortunate enough to find these pics of what I want (on eBay US)... [url="http://s734.photobucket.com/user/discreet-uk/slideshow/P%20Body%20Jazz"]http://s734.photobucket.com/user/discreet-uk/slideshow/P%20Body%20Jazz[/url] It will be interesting to see what their quote is like.

Hate it. When I see people do it in the street I think, "Thanks for that, but I really didn't want to share your body fluids or be paddling about in them, you selfish fecking cretin.' I suppose we should be grateful we don't live in China.

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1435964414' post='2814113'] Oh, go on... http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Spector_Euro4_LX_SE_5_classic.html [/quote] Ohh... Yes, that is indeed very nice, but I want a P-width neck!

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1435963325' post='2814105'] What about a white P bass with a Jazz pup? [/quote] You mean a P/J? Not the same as two Jazz pups... You can't blend a P pup with a J pup in the same way. IMHO, anyway.

[quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1435952151' post='2814006'] See if I can find a pic. [url="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2674/3701704693_afb149ab04_o_d.jpg."]https://farm3.static...49ab04_o_d.jpg.[/url] [/quote] I can't seem to see this pic for some reason?

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1435951430' post='2814002'] Because it's got bumhuckers and not jazzers. Thought you was wanting pups jazz-wise? [/quote] The important thing is that it's a twin-pup with a P-width neck. But yes, I do like the J-pup sound. But I believe you can get J-type pups that are twin coils. An active eq isn't absolutely essential, though I did find the sweepable mid on my V7 Jazz very useful.

[quote name='Raslee' timestamp='1435949701' post='2813988'] You could buy my jazz fretless at £140, sell the neck...use the nice body, body has fender pick ups in too....what's not to like [/quote] Thanks very much for the heads-up, but I think I'm going to have to insist on a white (or white-ish) bass! I've already done the sunburst Jazz thing and I didn't like it too much to be honest. Yes, I'm shallow.

[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1435945159' post='2813919'] Mark, my Squier CV P neck is sitting in a cupboard at the moment. You are welcome to borrow the neck for a bit if you can find a body for it. [/quote] That's very kind of you Dave, I may well take you up on that - thanks very much.

[quote name='miles'tone' timestamp='1435941665' post='2813884'] I bet the tort-on-black didn't help much either! [/quote] Haha! No, it did not... I'll listen to that vid later, I'm on my crappy tablet atm.

[quote name='miles'tone' timestamp='1435940555' post='2813871'] There's a used one here for 80 quid if you fancy a look-see: http://www.musicalcircus.co.uk/stock/bassguitars/othermakes/westfield_jazz.html [/quote] That's interesting, thanks. But psychologically I can only cope with owning one black bass at a time...

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1435924224' post='2813653'] ...maybe for £85 but defo not £850. [/quote] I was thinking more £8.50.

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1435938320' post='2813848'] But would you be happy with the Jazz shape body? What about a P neck and P body with Jazz pups? [/quote] Well that's it, I don't particularly like the offset body, either! I've been trying to find a Precision body with routing for Jazz pups, but I can't find one in the UK and am reluctant to buy a US one, what with the delivery cost and customs duty shenanigans. I suppose I could get someone here to rout a P body for me. In which case I'd probably go for no pickguard and rear-routed control cavity. I also have a Michalik BP-4 active circuit (TonePump) from when I was involved in Spector Shenanigans, that would be very interesting... I could get my twin-pickup and active-bass GAS sorted in a P-Bass-shaped solution! I'd also like twin-coil J pickups, which I suppose begs the question, 'why don't you just buy an active G&L M2000 with twin humbuckers - it's got a P-type neck, you don't have to mess about, and it'll be cheaper..?' It's a very good question.

[quote name='Low End Bee' timestamp='1435918205' post='2813555'] If you've got ears you can have an opinion. [/quote] Yes, everyone's got 'em... How's it going, Ad?

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1435930291' post='2813738'] If your Precision neck donor bass happened to be a Matt Freeman in black and the Jazz neck so happened to be maple (and the whole thing came in under 9lbs...) I know someone who might be interested... [/quote] I'll certainly bear that in mind.

Here's a thing - I have GAS for that Jazz bass sound, but I don't want to make my oft-repeated mistake of buying a Jazz only to move it on because I don't get on with the neck. So... As an experiment I'm thinking of buying a Squier P and a Squier J and swapping the necks to see if I get on with a Jazz with a P neck. If successful, do you think anyone would be interested in the remaining P with a Jazz neck? And can you see any problems or pitfalls with this ruse? Has anyone tried it?