Josh
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For the money they are one of the best budget 5 strings out there. I had to put some classic control knobs and tort pick guard on mine though:
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I was the original owner of this bass I changed the stock high-mass bridge for a Hipshot B Style bridge for mainly aesthetic reasons but also for better adjustability. I still have the stock HM bridge if anyone would prefer it to the Hipshot. I think it aqquired that ding from being put on the over head rack on my train, it's nothing serious at all though and other than that it was in great condition when I moved it on to Duncan. This is a great bass and I'm sure whoever buys it next will be quite happy with it -
Depending on where and when this would be I would be quite interested to come along
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I had an American Special jazz, unfortunately the best thing about the bass was the neck which I eventually put on my Squier CV. The tone was quite underwhelming, it lacked warmth and punch which I attribute to the grease bucket tone control. Unlike a normal jazz with a tone control in which you're much more able to find a sweet spot for whatever tone you might need, the GB seems to give the tone a constant trebly zing which can't be cut fully. The playability was ok, the bridge is the same as the standard BBOT bridges on all MIM basses. Also, the truss rod adjustment is at the heel of the neck so that got annoying rather quickly whilst trying to set it up comfortably. Overall I found it to be a pretty uninspiring bass, compared to my Squier it really was disappointing and IMHO not worth it's price tag (£750-£800 new) which I unfortunately paid in full. Of course that's just my experience, I'm certain there are many others who really enjoy the American Special and have nothing but praise for them.
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Kev you are absolutely flying through Warwicks lately, I'm both jealous and in shock -
Don't mess with my old bass Compared to my other Squier CV with Wizard 64's there was very little in it, and I only added the hipshot bridge for aesthetics, I've still got the original HM bridge if you'd like to have it for completion.
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I give it a week.
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I recently bought Geoff's Digitech Digidelay pedal which unfortunately had developed a fault which was caused during postage, but he happily refunded me the money. I wouldn't hesitate to deal with Geoff again though as he's very prompt with delivery and is a great chap to talk to
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Forget Me Nots pretty much note for note...
Josh replied to Jah Wibble's topic in General Discussion
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After quite sometime of being curious of TRB's, I found one for a great price and I must say I'm quite impressed:
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I must be in the minority of those who these guys do absolutely nothing for. Polished technique and slick production and arranging, but it's just too much for me to enjoy both as a musician and general listener.
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[quote name='AREA' timestamp='1382127843' post='2248538'] Why that? I received a few Basses from GB, here from Basschat Members. No Problem at all. Was fast and secure with Parcelforce. [/quote] It's not that at all mate, I've sold many basses to guys around Europe including Germany and I'm more than happy to do so again, it's just at current I don't have a hard case to ship the bass in and I would have to factor that in to the price as well as the postage and insurance. -
[quote name='AREA' timestamp='1382124907' post='2248484'] Oh, I wish this would be available on the End of Nov. when I get my X-Mas Gratification. Would buy this in a Second.... [/quote] It may very well be here until then, but posting it to Europe might be a problem.
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[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1381755944' post='2243168'] I love St Anger... Seriously. One day, it will be understood. [/quote] St Anger is a tricky one, but it does actually boast some of Metallica's fastest songs and I can respect it for what it was and going by some of the demo songs that didn't make it on to the album it could've been far worse. I'll just say quickly that I'm a big fan and I genuinely enjoy each album in some way or another, but Master of Puppets is THE quintessential album. Although Lulu and Beyond Magnetic are painful and inexcusable.
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[quote name='marcus bell' timestamp='1381561227' post='2240601'] I asked for people's opinion on a bass not to be slagged off. [/quote] You don't help yourself really though. My opinion is you've already said in the Warwick Love/Hate thread that you don't get on with the necks so I'd say save the hassle and save your money and buy your second/third King bass. Plus for the price you could find a proper Warwick Corvette secondhand.
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I'm biased as I have one (97 model as well) but I would recommend the Streamer LX. Having a PJ configuration you have all of the essential tones you may require, but infused with that classic Warwick growl and snap. From an aesthetic point of view the Streamer is more easier on the eye as well. If you're in a position to try both then I would serverely recommend you try both and decide for yourself.
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[quote name='jimbobothy' timestamp='1381522759' post='2240380'] Looks like a great bass to venture into 5 strings with some style [/quote] Very true A rainy and grey Sunday bump.
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Hey guys, I've had this bass for a few months now and have really been quite impressed with it overall. For one of the projects I'm currently involved with, I've been using this bass primarily I have found that I need an active bass and I now have my eyes set on one the new TRBX's so the sale of this bass would go towards one. I bought it brand new from PMT Bristol and fortunately I have been able to keep it practically pristine aside from a few light surface scratches in the truss rod access. It came standard with chrome knobs and a black scratch plate, I changed the black plate for a custom BassDoc tort plate and I swapped the chrome knobs for some vintage jazz controls. Both the stock plate and knobs will be included in the sale. [u][b]Pics:[/b][/u] [u][b][/b][/u] [u][b][/b][/u] [u][b][/b][/u] [b][u]Specs:[/u][/b] [b][u][url="http://www.fender.com/en-GB/squier/basses/jazz-bass/vintage-modified-jazz-bass-v-maple-fingerboard-olympic-white/"]http://www.fender.co...-olympic-white/[/url][/u][/b] [u][b]Price:[/b][/u] SOLD. [b]Sound clips[/b]: [url="https://soundcloud.com/josh-duddridge/squier"]https://soundcloud.com/josh-duddridge/squier[/url] Thanks, Josh.
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Love 'em! I must've had in the vicinity of 12 Warwicks, all of which were amazing basses. Besides a Corvette $$, they've all been either a Thumb or Streamer and have been from all different periods. As many have said, I think Warwick make some of the ugliest basses (Adam Clayton & Stuart Zender sigs anyone?) but will all still in some way produce that classic Warwick growl which I will always love. If I could I would have another NT Thumb bass, everything about the Thumb is just right for me, the aesthetics and that mid range snarl just work together perfectly. I blame Ryan Martinie for my years of striving after a Thumb. I would love another SS2 in time when I can find one that isn't over £1400, I had one briefly but never put it to its paces.
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AG is renowned throughout the Gospel circuit as one of the major influences on modern gospel bassists because of how he plays. His overplaying is what harmonics are to Jaco, that's him. Everything he plays on is littered with fills that stretch way beyond the bar line and go from both ends of the fretboard, sometimes it can be a bit too much but if you're a fan of gospel bass playing you know what you're in for. Even though he might be doing laps around the neck he is still keeping one hell of groove and also being the MD is quite admirable IMO. AG is one of my influences but ironically I learnt to hold back and to know when to try and slide in a crazy fill. Sharay Reed is much the same in some of his earlier videos, he is just a lot more focused on the groove but he damn sure knows how to play all around it. For overplaying that gets a bit too much and samey, we all "love" Billy Sheehan for that.
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[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1378985341' post='2207315'] So you would thoroughly recommend the CV Squier Jazz....except for the pickups, the neck, the bridge and the scratchplate? I'm being ironic in humorous and friendly way,,,,,,,,,,,please don't hit me [/quote] Triggers broom and all that In all seriousness, even 100% stock these basses are amazing value and quality. I saw the original neck for mine pop up a few weeks ago and was tempted to buy it back as the neck was a great neck, I only changed it purely for the aesthetic. I had a James Johnston CV jazz a few months ago which is now Duncs, it is essentially a CV just in a nice lake placid blue finish. Nonetheless I really liked the sound of the standard pick ups, warm and plenty of growl. [quote name='funkle' timestamp='1379023514' post='2207999'] What other pickguards fit this bass? [/quote] I replaced mine with a genuine Fender 62/64 tort plate and it fit perfectly just about.
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When I got into Rush recently, I thought Signals would be on of the albums I wouldn't warm too but after a few listens it really did grow on me. I even like Geddy's tone from his Rick, it sits in the mix just right. The Analogue Kid, Digital Man and Losing It stand out for me, I find Chemistry a bit cringeworthy though and I seem to be in the minority that enjoys Countdown. It's a shame I can't get on with the latter 80's albums :/
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You're already familiar with my modded CV Dunc: I think the mods have really improved an already amazing bass, especially considering how much they go for. I bought mine for £200 secondhand on here and it had already been modded with a set of Wizard 64's and the cavity had been shielded. I was more than happy with it for over a year and then I got a Fender American Special jazz with a maple neck, after a few days I quickly realised it was a pretty bland and harsh sounding jazz but I loved the neck and I've always liked the OW/maple/tort combination so off it came and on to the CV body with no hassle. The roller bridge was a £30 shot in the dark and it turned out to be a great bridge, fantastic adjustably and great sustain. I also swapped the stock tort plate for a proper Fender one as the CV looks a bit cheap. I have a relatively high turnover rate when it comes to basses and this has recently celebrated it's 2 and a half years with me and I honestly hope I can hold on to it for a while as it's such a good bass. I would happily have another one, no question.
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Pino Palladino. Andy Fraser. Stuart Zender. Nick Fyffe. Paul Turner. Sting.
