Doddy Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 [quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1355842557' post='1903496'] Thanks for that. So you use a fender jazz 5 regularly? what would you say about build quality and playability of it? [/quote] I use the Jazz V a lot. Build quality wise,it's really solid like most Fenders.It can take a beating.It's easy to play too-at the moment I prefer the narrower string spacing of the Warwick though. I generally feel really comfortable playing Fender basses anyway so playability has never been an issue.In fact,when I tried it in the shop I wanted to not like it,but it felt comfortable and familiar so I bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 [quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1355843301' post='1903527'] I use the Jazz V a lot. Build quality wise,it's really solid like most Fenders.It can take a beating.It's easy to play too-at the moment I prefer the narrower string spacing of the Warwick though. I generally feel really comfortable playing Fender basses anyway so playability has never been an issue.In fact,when I tried it in the shop I wanted to not like it,but it felt comfortable and familiar so I bought it. [/quote] Ah right, sounds good. Does the fender not have a 17mm string spacing? what's the warwick? I played a warwick one time... neck like a cricket bat. very chunky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1355842608' post='1903501'] I think once you add an extra string you need to forget about what profiles used to suit you, a 5 string jazz doesn't feel like a 4 string jazz etc. Assuming by Jazz you mean skinny, then Ibanez might be worth a look. [/quote] Yeah, i was thinking that. I like the look and sound of the ATK's, and want a 4. Maybe i should look into an ATK 5? Where the hell am i going to find all these basses to try? I need to spend some time in england! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 [quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1355843459' post='1903530'] Ah right, sounds good. Does the fender not have a 17mm string spacing? what's the warwick? I played a warwick one time... neck like a cricket bat. very chunky. [/quote] Honestly,I don't know. The Fender definitely has a wider spacing than the Warwick and it's neck is wider but has a flatter profile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 [quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1355843832' post='1903544'] Honestly,I don't know. The Fender definitely has a wider spacing than the Warwick and it's neck is wider but has a flatter profile. [/quote] See, i think the wide, flat(ish) profile of the Stingray and P bass is what i don't like about them. I know this means that i am now a bass outcast. But I don't actively avoid playing those for that reason, i still have an OLP stingray which i will be playing again once i get neck screws. Rounder profiles seem to suit me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 IIRC the ATK's have a neck shape similar to a P bass. P basses and stingrays are generally more round, "fatter" necks Jazzes and sterlings are generally flatter, "thinner" necks Warwicks actually come in a variety on neck profiles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1355844674' post='1903558'] IIRC the ATK's have a neck shape similar to a P bass. P basses and stingrays are generally more round, "fatter" necks Jazzes and sterlings are generally flatter, "thinner" necks Warwicks actually come in a variety on neck profiles [/quote] ah right. I thought maybe warwick did a whole range of neck profiles... seems like the thing they would do. Must try out a sterling. The guy that owned that warwick had a 72 jazz bass, and recommended a sterling over a stingray. I also like the look of the classic sterling, and with the back mounted pots, looks like the stingray i would build myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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