6 string jazz bass - or even better, a 7

[Jimryan]

Ok, other than SX one (after one with a fender shape head), the Steve Bailey sig and the absolutely gorgeous (yet too expensive for me) clover aepiron 6. Who else, or what's the best and most cost effective way, to get a fender-esque 6 string jazz bass.

I miss my old 6, but if I get another, I'd want a jazz style one, but obviously don't want one to cost the earth as I'm not in a position for a ludicrously expensive one. In the pas I've played, owned and seen plenty of thru-body 6's for between £300 and £600 brand new, surely a bolt-on jazz 6 shouldn't be THAT costly to knock up?

Or am I too hopeful?

Edited January 20, 2013 by Jimryan

[Jimryan]

Come to think of it, a jazz 7 would be awesome too

[eude]

I think custom is likely your only route dude, although Clover do a standard 6 string Jazz >> http://www.cloverbasses.com/index.php?id=9&bass=17 but you can get custom for similar money I'd imagine.
My vote would be an ACG. Alan makes some lovely Jazz Style instruments >> http://www.acguitars.co.uk/Gallery/334/
He hasn't made a 6er in that model yet, but no harm in speaking to him about it?...

Eude

[Lfalex v1.1]

Fender Steve Bailey sig? I think he's defected to Warwick now, but there might be some around s/h...

[Jimryan]

In fact, the more I think about it, the more I prefer the idea of a 7, but I'd need to find and try someone's first.

Why do I always want the more expensive version of things :-(

[jazzmanb]

armando at prometeus loves multi string builds,he'll build to spec for a modest fee...

[url="https://www.facebook.com/prometeusguitars"]https://www.facebook.com/prometeusguitars[/url]

my 4 string is in my pic

[AttitudeCastle]

Ken smith KSD 706 (6 string) if you can find one maybe?

There are a few but I'm having trouble remembering any names today!

[charic]

[quote name='jazzmanb' timestamp='1358779595' post='1944821']
armando at prometeus loves multi string builds,he'll build to spec for a modest fee...

[url="https://www.facebook.com/prometeusguitars"]https://www.facebook...rometeusguitars[/url]

my 4 string is in my pic
[/quote]

Pretty sure he's a member on here...

his names something like mattblack or matteblack iirc.

[lettsguitars]

He is. Just head over to the affiliates section.

[Jimryan]

Hmmmm, will do :-)

[lettsguitars]

I must say. I'm not sure he would be the choice for your quest. His shapes are very cool if unorthodox and I'm a big fan. However I think Shuker or maybe RIM would be the best options for a Fenderesque instrument.

[Dvisions]

KSD 706 (i have one, they're pretty decent for the money!) and Bass Mods K6 are relatively cheap options for 6 string jazz basses.

[Dread Bass]

Low end jazz do seven string jazzes. Not cheap tho.

I'm with Eude. Contact Alan at ACG he made my 7 string and it's awesome.

Edited January 25, 2013 by Dread Bass

[eude]

[quote name='Dread Bass' timestamp='1359073832' post='1949671']
I'm with Eude. Contact Alan at ACG he made my 7 string and it's awesome.
[/quote]

+1,000,000

[TheGreek]

HK make relatively inexpensive 6ers and 7ers - couple of reviews here:

http://basschat.co.uk/topic/46793-hk-6-string-bass-review-as-promised/

[Jimryan]

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1359111377' post='1949971']
HK make relatively inexpensive 6ers and 7ers - couple of reviews here:

http://basschat.co.uk/topic/46793-hk-6-string-bass-review-as-promised/
[/quote]

I've been weighing these up for a while now. I reckon they'd be a good start to see if I get on with a 7 or not.

[Valhalalf]

I too have been searching for a nice 6 string jazz bass that won't break the bank and keeping coming back to the KSD proto J and the Bassmods K6.

But if you're after a 7 string jazz bass check out the new Bassmods range. Seriously good looking bass and specs for the money.

http://www.bassmods.com/K7-7-String-Bass--Satin-Vintage-Tint-Plekd_p_112.html

[TRBboy]

Pretty sure sandberg offer a 6 string california (jazz shape) as standard. I would guess you could get one new for sub £1500, but that is only a guess. There's a couple on their website.