great harry Posted July 11, 2014 Posted July 11, 2014 (edited) This looks interesting. I haven't seen it before http://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_modern_player_jb_shortscale_wb.htm Cheap too. I have the Modern Player Jazz Bass and can't fault it. If this is the same quality it should fly off the shelves at that price. It has a P/J configuration which is appealing. Edited July 11, 2014 by great harry Quote
Hank Scorpio Posted July 11, 2014 Posted July 11, 2014 I'm very interested. They're listed on Andertons.co.uk in CAR & white blonde for £301, which is frankly ridiculously good value if they're at the standard MP quality Quote
2x18 Posted July 11, 2014 Posted July 11, 2014 (edited) Thomann are listing them in Red as well for £288.00 including delivery here: [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_modern_player_jb_shortscale_ca.htm"]http://www.thomann.d...ortscale_ca.htm[/url] Edited July 11, 2014 by 2x18 Quote
Les Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 [quote name='theyellowcar' timestamp='1405100897' post='2498878'] Think I might be having one of those. [/quote] GAK have them in for next day, but I'm waiting for theyellowcar's review before I pull the trigger Quote
theyellowcar Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 [quote name='Les' timestamp='1405720994' post='2504810'] GAK have them in for next day, but I'm waiting for theyellowcar's review before I pull the trigger [/quote] I'm wrestling with the idea of having to get rid of my MIM P to make room on the rack for one of these, so I wouldn't wait for me to make a decision Quote
soulrabbi Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 I went and played one of these in GAK on my way home from work today. They only had candy apple red in stock (I prefer the white) but this is a very nice instrument. Quality of fit and finish is incredible for 300 quid. The bloke told me they've sold about four or five out of the shop in the last 2 days. Think I need to sell some gear and buy one quick! Quote
theyellowcar Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 [quote name='soulrabbi' timestamp='1406047541' post='2507852'] I went and played one of these in GAK on my way home from work today. They only had candy apple red in stock (I prefer the white) but this is a very nice instrument. Quality of fit and finish is incredible for 300 quid. The bloke told me they've sold about four or five out of the shop in the last 2 days. Think I need to sell some gear and buy one quick! [/quote] How did it sound plugged in? Quote
soulrabbi Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 Pickups sound nice and clear with a decent output. It was brighter than I would usually like but then I would stick flatwounds straight on and I didn't fiddle with the amp settings or even look how he had the amp set. I just wanted to have a quick fiddle around with it on the way home. But yeah I think it would sound amazing with some decent strings on it. Quote
pqs Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 Have ordered the white one which is due for delivery Saturday. Will be good to see how it compares to my Squire Jag short scale Quote
theyellowcar Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 [quote name='pqs' timestamp='1406058875' post='2507978'] Have ordered the white one which is due for delivery Saturday. Will be good to see how it compares to my Squire Jag short scale [/quote] Let me know how you get on! And pictures are a must (I really want the blonde one!) Quote
Annoying Twit Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 (edited) This is what we need to see in the 'bass guitars' forum. People buying basses, and posting reviews of them Edited July 22, 2014 by Annoying Twit Quote
jimbaby Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 [quote name='pqs' timestamp='1406058875' post='2507978'] Have ordered the white one which is due for delivery Saturday. Will be good to see how it compares to my Squire Jag short scale [/quote] I would value your opinion as well, esp with having a Squier jag to compare it to. Quote
KevB Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) I can see it appealing to a fair few people. Some don't feel comfy with a full scale neck so will appeal to those. Some might be put off a P bass because of the neck width so this will tick a box for them too, they get jazz neck with a P pickup (though I think some P specials have narrower necks too?). Will be interesting to hear it on P pickup only mode as many P specials with this P/J config are often cited as not being able to do an authentic P sound. Not sure how much influence the body shape has on tone, less than a lot would think would be my guess. Looks a good value workhorse at that price. Edited July 23, 2014 by KevB Quote
theyellowcar Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 [quote name='KevB' timestamp='1406110408' post='2508354'] I can see it appealing to a fair few people. Some don't feel comfy with a full scale neck so will appeal to those. Some might be put off a P bass because of the neck width so this will tick a box for them too, they get jazz neck with a P pickup (though I think some P specials have narrower necks too?). Will be interesting to hear it on P pickup only mode as many P specials with this P/J config are often cited as not being able to do an authentic P sound. Not sure how much influence the body shape has on tone, less than a lot would think would be my guess. Looks a good value workhorse at that price. [/quote] I have the Mexican P Special with the Jazz neck and it's a great bass, love the P/J setup, but I'm not hugely enamoured with the active electronics which is why this is so appealing! The Squier P/J basses all have P necks. Quote
KevB Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Now I think of it I had a Squier P special for a short while but never measured the neck. Didn't feel massive but could have been a P width I guess. I currently have a USA P deluxe with double jazz at the bridge end (all active, no passive switch) and I think that has a neck width somewhere between a jazz and a P (I have one each of those too, both passive though) and I'm only going on feel, not measured any of them. Quote
pqs Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 It's arrived at first glance feels heavier than the jag, just been to the dentist so will put up photos in a little while. Looks great Quote
theyellowcar Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 [quote name='pqs' timestamp='1406377794' post='2511014'] Can anyone help me in uploading photos please? [/quote] Quickest way would be to upload them to Dropbox or something similar and then drop the links in a post for us to follow Quote
mickster Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 [quote name='pqs' timestamp='1406377794' post='2511014'] Can anyone help me in uploading photos please? [/quote] Take a look at http://basschat.co.uk/topic/191620-how-to-add-a-picture-to-your-post/ hth Quote
pqs Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 Have up loaded a couple of pics from my phone on new thread quickie review looks good out of box, no sharp ends arrived on time good service from GAK and Fed Ex. Sounds like the jag but more powerful only had a quick go through my little MB15 will try through something larger next rehearsal than will review properly. It is 2lbs heavier than the jag but has two frets less but so far I love it. Regards Peter Quote
theyellowcar Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 (edited) [quote name='pqs' timestamp='1406384448' post='2511074'] Have up loaded a couple of pics from my phone on new thread [/quote] Where are the pictures Peter? Edited July 26, 2014 by theyellowcar Quote
theyellowcar Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 [quote name='pqs' timestamp='1406388726' post='2511126'] Sorry I put the pics on a new thread [/quote] Found them!! Quote
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