Pete Academy Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I'm probably in the wrong thread and will get bollocked, but hey ho. I have an amazing 1978 Jazz, all original with plates and original case and tags. I've suddenly had the urge for a now discontinue Victor Bailey bass. Am I crazy? Anyone got one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Not got one but had a fancy for one a long time, put a wanted ad up a long time ago & got no response. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaFunk Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 [quote name='Pete Academy' timestamp='1366059121' post='2047957'] I'm probably in the wrong thread and will get bollocked, but hey ho. I have an amazing 1978 Jazz, all original with plates and original case and tags. I've suddenly had the urge for a now discontinue Victor Bailey bass. Am I crazy? Anyone got one? [/quote] Do you mean that you are selling the 1978 Jazz to buy a VB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 [quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1366062252' post='2048009'] Do you mean that you are selling the 1978 Jazz to buy a VB? [/quote] Maybe I'm going crazy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaFunk Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Pete Academy' timestamp='1366115134' post='2048444'] Maybe I'm going crazy? [/quote] The VB a lot different to a 78 Jazz isn't it? I have a 1974 Jazz and wouldn't part with it for a VB. I might swap it for this.............. Edited April 16, 2013 by BetaFunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I used to have one but I didn't keep it...it lacked a bit of warmth imo..it had that sort of trebly thing going on which you find in active basses but takes the character away in your tone. I have a '77 jazz now and that's the real thing..I wouldn't get rid of your Fender..This is a clip of something which I recorded with the Bailey.. Controls were also fragile, didn't give me the impression that they were sturdy and the tuning pegs needed adjusting frequently. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urXChi_seWE&list=UU6TDVZgyRrcbQHRtTGW3I0g&index=4[/media] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I've always enjoyed the VB Jazz bass. I thought it was the best of the Fender Jazz basses that you could go into a shop and buy fairly recently. It was priced to match, mind you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 (edited) Review from the man himself Pete... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRZeKV8aNoY[/media] Edited April 16, 2013 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 Thanks for the tips, folks. Think I might be having a mid life. The Jazz is safe and sound at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaFunk Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I'm sure that when i saw Weather Report in 1982/83 Victor Bailey was playing a plain old Fender Jazz Bass. So there you are, who needs a Victor Bailey signature model anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 [quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1366141556' post='2048953'] I'm sure that when i saw Weather Report in 1982/83 Victor Bailey was playing a plain old Fender Jazz Bass. So there you are, who needs a Victor Bailey signature model anyway? [/quote] Of course he was, but then that was 1982. Signature models weren't exactly all the rage then (though they soon would be). So Fender said to Victor: "hey, we'l make you a cool bass with your name on, and you'll do a few adverts. Are you happy with that?". Did you expect him to say no? Mind you, no Victor Bailey thread would be complete without this awful video: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBSnps-iIzQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBSnps-iIzQ[/url] Such a hokey song. No doubt meant as a heartfelt tribute to a hero of his, but it is dire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaFunk Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 [quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1366147548' post='2049057'] Of course he was, but then that was 1982. Signature models weren't exactly all the rage then (though they soon would be). So Fender said to Victor: "hey, we'l make you a cool bass with your name on, and you'll do a few adverts. Are you happy with that?". Did you expect him to say no? [/quote] .....and there was i thinking that Fender put his name on the bass just because they liked the sound of it. Thanks for clearing that up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 [quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1366147548' post='2049057'] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBSnps-iIzQ[/media] Such a hokey song. No doubt meant as a heartfelt tribute to a hero of his, but it is dire. [/quote] I loved it, I thought it was really beautiful, such unfettered emotion and love for Jaco in that song "Do you know who he WAHAAAAHAAAAHHHHZZZZZ?!" Gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyvee Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I spent a long afternoon trying our a load of fender basses out in a shop in Brighton about 5 years back and this was the only one that felt and sounded like a bass i could spend my money on. If in the future i need a fender bass sound I'll start by seeking out one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I tried a 2nd hand one about four years ago, I was really impressed by the build quality, feel and woods used...but in all honesty still preferred my lakland skyline Darryl Jones at half the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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