7string Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 I've started this thread as I'd really like some get some thoughts on a bass issue.... Over the last few months or so, I've been wanting to really concentrate on getting the basses that can stay with me long-term. I'm the very proud owner of a Sei 7 and I'm having an ACG 9 made now. Thing is, I've got a space that I want to fill... What I've been thinking of is switching my Fender Urge Mk1 for a more 'traditional' J-style 5 string....question is which one ?? I haven't decided on anything yet, but just wanted to get some opinions on what would be a good bass for the role. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated !! Cheers, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Well if money were no object, it'd have to be that GB Spitfire reviewed in last month's BGM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 a lakland JO or DJ? or if its just a traditional bass which can do a multiple number of tones active or passive - a L2500? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 There aren't any "traditional"-style basses that look sensible as a five string IMHO - they either look naff and weird or they look modern as a consequence of the fatter neck. I would go with the suggestion above of the L2500, just because it's the most versatile bass you can buy. They're very dull-looking though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Lakland Skyline JO5... nothing else really comes close IMHO. YMMV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WithoutRisk_BassPlayer Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 does this mean youre Urge Mk1 will be up for sale...? cheers Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 (edited) Thanks for the suggestions !! [b]WithoutRisk_BassPlayer[/b] - I might sell the Urge if I can find some sort of replacement. Thing is, the Urge's are so easy to play and they don't make the 32" scale version anymore. I suppose the problem is that as players we can't have everything so have to think what would be most useful !! Just had a look using Google and someone's selling a Mk1 Urge for $1900. Looks like I might be able to get a classy replacement after all !! Edited May 30, 2008 by 7string Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WithoutRisk_BassPlayer Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Yeah Urges do seem to hold their value! I would love to have an Urge I, I have an Urge II and it's the perfect bass for me would love to give an Urge I a go! Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted June 1, 2008 Author Share Posted June 1, 2008 Well you might get the chance to buy one if I find something I like !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6stringbassist Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 If I were to get a more traditional bass, but a 5 string it would be a Sei jazz bass, there are a couple in the for sale section at the moment. I know for a fact that two gigs I've gone after recently I haven't got because of the less than traditional look of my bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjamm Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 If i may put a few words in! I've looked at Jazz basses a lot, and there's plenty of nice ones around! I've played a few Sadowsky's and Sei's, not played an Overwater yet, nor an Avella...but the one's that stood out to me the most are Mike Lull Jazz basses, they are awesome pieces of kit! Not only that, but brand new, from the UK supplier a 5 string passive one is £1300! That's an awesome price in my mind! Mind you, you might not want to spend that much. In which case the Sandbergs aren't too bad, although they're pick-ups and pre-amps don't really add to the 'traditional' theme! There's plenty of them about though, and there's a number of top-notch ones that i've not mentioned. But for me, the Lull's are a wicked instrument, i'd rather have a Lull than a Sadowsky, that's for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjamm Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Forgot to say that one other to mention are the Atelier Z's...they're wicked basses! I played Ari's a few years back, loads of bark, but weighed a tonne!!! He said he prefered it to Gwilym's Sadowsky Tokyo Jazz, although, i love them, much nicer in my opinion than the newer models...anyway, Ari's conclusion was that the Atelier sounded more 70's jazz like than the Tokyo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted June 1, 2008 Author Share Posted June 1, 2008 I seen the Sei Jazz's which would be perfect as I'm already a Sei fan. I've been following a thread on TB for the Mike Lull owners club. There's also a couple on the website's of a couple of stores in the States. It definately seems that the Urge Mk1's are sought after so I'll get some pics together, put it up fs/ft and see what happens... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 [quote name='7string' post='210791' date='Jun 1 2008, 10:08 PM']It definately seems that the Urge Mk1's are sought after so I'll get some pics together, put it up fs/ft and see what happens...[/quote] What a sneaky thread title. Someone's clued up to a bit of business psychology . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 You might like to talk to Rich on here about his 5 string Shuker Jazz. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showuser=77"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showuser=77[/url] It's not for sale but it's a fabulous Jazz-style bass. Loads of people on here have played it at bashes and there's always a chorus of praise afterwards. Also Bassdirects's (Poptart) Nordy's [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Nordstrand_Stock_vJ5,_Ash_Maple_Natural.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp...le_Natural.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I have played quite a few brands of basses and there are a LOT of good ones out there. Sadowskys are great but if it were me I would be seriously looking at a Nordy VJ5 ( I have one with another being built) or if you can find one a Celinder. Not much will beat either of those in my opinion. I have heard great things about the Skjolds and of course Shukers but havent played either. Lastly Alleva Coppollo always get rave reviews but again hard to find! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted June 2, 2008 Author Share Posted June 2, 2008 Thanks for the replies I've been to Jon Shuker's place but unfortunately, we were in a rush and couldn't stay very long. I just collected my new de-fretted Conklin GT-7 and had to leave, so I haven't played one either. I've heard fantastic reviews of the Nordy's from guys who tried them at NAMM. The only one in the list that I've actually played is Sadowsky. I have to admit that the Metro I played was much better than I thought it was going to be. [b]Would anyone say that the 'Metro' label take would put them off buying one ??[/b] Unfortunately, it's going to have to be a straight change from Urge to 'whatever' as I don't have cash to put towards it. Should be able to grab something really great though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 [quote name='7string' post='211466' date='Jun 2 2008, 10:52 PM'][b]Would anyone say that the 'Metro' label take would put them off buying one ??[/b][/quote] Definately not. All of the ones I have played have been fantastic. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share Posted June 3, 2008 (edited) Thanks for the reply, birdy. I think Guitar Guitar have some in so I'll pop in and check them out. I've now got the Urge up in the classified section, I thought I'd put a pic here as well so people can see it in all it's glory Edited June 3, 2008 by 7string Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E_MaN Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 As said before I think a 'traditional' style 5er is a hard think to find although with your budget probably not...custom job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted June 5, 2008 Author Share Posted June 5, 2008 That's crossed my mind as well. There's so many luthiers who make such things as well. I feel a lot of research coming on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E_MaN Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I know Sadowsky do a good range of trad jazz so they'll be able to do a 5er. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 Slight change of tack today.... The replacement for the Urge is....... A TYLER 4 STRING RARE AS THE PROVERBIAL ROCKING-HORSE POOP!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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