markstuk Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 How long do we give him gents? :-) a year? :-) [quote name='alstocko' timestamp='1338933924' post='1681466'] I was a bit naive thinking that mine was worth more. I've found a bass that I could've easily paid several thousand for with a tone to die for. This is how a jazz should sound like! I hardly notice the scale length as I only play this at the moment. It had its first big tonight with the Jazz-drum and bass trio (tracks will be up here after we go to the studios) Thanks to all for the help. I can see myself sticking with this bass for life! [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsmokebass Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 [quote name='alstocko' timestamp='1338933924' post='1681466'] I was a bit naive thinking that mine was worth more. I've found a bass that I could've easily paid several thousand for with a tone to die for. This is how a jazz should sound like! I hardly notice the scale length as I only play this at the moment. It had its first big tonight with the Jazz-drum and bass trio (tracks will be up here after we go to the studios) Thanks to all for the help. I can see myself sticking with this bass for life! [/quote] I do love the Fender Marcus Miller bass, it is one I have been after for lng while and will eventually own when I think the price is right with me but the lakland basses are extremely nice. I think I'd prob find myself owning a few of these (especially the Decade ^_^) before owning the fender. I'm a big guy myself and never really found any scale length a problem, although with the TBird I have adjust the strap a little to compensate the whole length of the bass. But is there much tone gain/loss with a 35" or is it there for the B? BSB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsmokebass Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 [quote name='markstuk' timestamp='1338934132' post='1681474'] How long do we give him gents? :-) a year? :-) [/quote] Haha give him enough time for me to save up, that is all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alstocko Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 Haha guys, but I'm serious this time! As long as this works I'll keep it, as this is THE tine that I've been searching for, all in a reasonably-priced passive bass! The scale length is a bit weird compared to others, but after a week or so of playing I'll be completely settled in. The low B on this is HUGE, much bigger than the 34's I've played (including Fodera and Marleaux basses!), but I'm unsure whether this is the same across the board... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsmokebass Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Haha we know, just pulling your leg Keep us updated on how you get on with it all. Regards, BSB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 [quote name='Fat Rich' timestamp='1338109966' post='1669599'] I'd go further and say the preamp is junk, to my ears the bass sounds much better with the preamp bypassed and run passive. I run mine passive through an outboard Sadowsky preamp (and also my other Fenders), it really adds warmth and fatness without losing clarity. [/quote] At what point is this a MM bass then... ? as MM was all about Sadowsky sound in the J bass as far as I am concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alstocko Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 [quote name='bigsmokebass' timestamp='1338940850' post='1681579'] Haha we know, just pulling your leg Keep us updated on how you get on with it all. Regards, BSB [/quote] Haha, I know, just thought I'd call you on it It's out on another gig tonight at Scarborough Jazz after a new set of DRs go on it. Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alstocko Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1338969383' post='1681664'] At what point is this a MM bass then... ? as MM was all about Sadowsky sound in the J bass as far as I am concerned. [/quote] It's not that much like Marcus' actual bass, as his has a sadowsky preamp and better pickups. The tone is ridiculously thin for my tastes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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