davebass66

What pre amp did you put in the Jazz bass?

Check out Chaka Khans version of Night in Tunisia.... Have some fun blending the synth parts and bass parts together! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZEMoXjl-Xg"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZEMoXjl-Xg[/url]

Thanks guys...appreciate the help.. My only issue really is getting up there to try it wouldn't be possible. I'd be spending £500 on a potential wing and a prayer! Wonder whether he'd bring it down with him when he moves?! don't think the power would be an issue although the weight maybe as I have the back of a much older man (figuratively speaking of course)

Hi Guys, exactly as the title says really. I've been on the hunt for a 2x12 for a while but money hasnt been that forthcoming. I noticed on the bass gear website they are selling a bag end 2x12 for £500 in the moving sale. Anyone got one or heard them etc? Dave

excuse my ignorance but I take it they're not actually Fenders? They look amazing...where can you get you're hands on them?!

Just seen this on Bass Direct...maybe a de fret? [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Fender_Special_Jazz.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp...ecial_Jazz.html[/url]

I've just ordered an Audere JZ3D for my mex jazz deluxe...was very excited, however whilst playing said bass at my gigs today, i thought 'this sounds really nice'!...Now I'm worried that I'll lose that Jazz bass growl on the back pickup/depth on the neck pickup with a 'high end' pre amp... I only say this because i find that my Sei Jazz bass which has an Aguilar Pre and Kent Armstrong J pickups just never sits well in a live mix.. Is it a Fender pre amp thing? Can anyone re assure me? (I have Wizard 64's on the Jazz bass)

Try upstairs at the Garage Islington. Not totally central but decent sound and decent rates

My MiM Jazz deluxe....Just fitted a new scratchplate on it (courtesy of shemeckfrac) which I think looks beautiful! Also has Wizard 64's in it and a Gotoh bridge.....It sounds a s good as it looks!

[quote name='BigRedX' post='1254781' date='Jun 2 2011, 11:06 PM']I don't get this "it's too complicated". You just turn the knobs until you get a sound you like and then leave them alone. Easy.[/quote] I think it's more a case of, a lot of people, when they have that many options will try and find different sounds for every song, when it is really not necessary. As well as this, IMHO it can make for a lazy bassist, the majority of the different sounds you need for almost any style can be done with a basic on board eq (bass, treble and [i][/i]maybe[i][/i] mid) and changing your right hand style and position.. I'm certainly not saying I don't like 'hi-fi' sounding basses, I have a Sei 5er which I love.. Never sits quite as well sonically though.... Again maybe it's just me!..

+1 on the too many options comment.... I tried a G&L L2000 when I was looking for a 5er last year, whilst it sounded nice there was just too much on it. I knew I'd spend the entire gig fiddling with the damn thing... For me the Big Al is not a good looking bass, whilst I know this is a case of each to their own, I just can't see why you'd need it when you think of the array of sounds you can get from the good ol' Stingray! just one mans opinion though...

Dibs be yours my man!... My only concern about the bass is the neck...I'm not even really sure what it is/why it happened...is it the lacquer coming off and the wood rotting? will it get worse or will it just stay as it is now? Anyone ha experience with this?

I must admit it will be difficult not to buy it!...I can still hear it in my head! The bridge cover will have to go tho as it gets in the way when I play with my thumb! shame as it looks wicked on!

So....my on going search for a P bass continues (see thread on 60th Anni P bass) The guy I am about to start teaching for had this P bass, which he recently acquired from a women divorcing her husband and selling it to p*ss him off! (cold)! He said it was '73 but the serial suggests '75/6 Anyway, it's not in amazing condition but it was light, played amazingly smooth and sounded so much better than the modern P's i tried downstairs in his shop...like no comparison better! I just wanted to see if there were any Fender experts out there who would be able to suggest what i should be paying for a 76 P in this condition...it also has a replacement scratch plate, although as far as i know everything else is original. I was thinking of offering him a grand for it (seeing as I kinda work for him, i would expect a good price anyway)! Any help would be greatly appreciated, Dave

It clearly splits opinion, which has got to be a good thing?! Am gonna head to the gallery next week and try it out...Although I'm also looking to try a 74 P bass next week for similar money... This might not end well for the 60th Anniversary P!

It's not like it's branded as a re-issue or anything....I think they're just taking some of the best bits of the P bass over the years and making something 'new'.....well as new as a P bass could be I guess!.... Each to their own and all that...

Sorry If this has already been posted but... I have just seen the 60th anniversary P bass...it's a stunner (there is also one in the Gallery right now) [url="http://www.fender.com/products/60th-pbass/models.php?prodNo=0196002"]http://www.fender.com/products/60th-pbass/...?prodNo=0196002[/url] It has given me instant gas.... However I'm not sure I understand why they've made the 60th Anniversary P bass but put the later P bass pickups in it? Looking forward to trying it out, thats for sure! What do you guys think?

Cheers guys, Doddy, the eq pedal sounds like a good idea, the splitter was for the benefit of the front of house rather than me so I'm not sure if the A/B would help? As far as taking out the EUB, I used to own one, but it just doesn't come close to the sound of an acoustic imo.... Will check out the foam plugs for the F holes, seems a bit of a shame though doesn't it?!