Annoying Twit Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1412615944' post='2570435'] When they're so cheap, many people buy them on impulse and after a while they come to their senses and realise they really don't need it, and possibly have other basses they prefer so... away they go. Not very surprising, really. What is surprising is that they're so good for the price they go for! [/quote] The even cheaper Harley Benton Jazzes seem to stay put with their owners a bit more. It must be the coloured finishes of the J&D basses that are triggering the more magpie-like instincts of basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Have they dropped the full Jack & Danny name and re-branded as simply J&D now? Definitely a good move - I could never see past the rhyming slang. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 [quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1412633977' post='2570718'] The even cheaper Harley Benton Jazzes seem to stay put with their owners a bit more. It must be the coloured finishes of the J&D basses that are triggering the more magpie-like instincts of basses. [/quote] based on a sample of n=? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1412642067' post='2570750'] based on a sample of n=? [/quote] About 4 or 5. Which is about 400 or 500% bigger a sample than many internet forum claims are based on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 I like mine so I won't be getting rid of it any time soon! I used to have a MIM Fender Jazz about 10 yeas ago, this plays better than that did! The black but has arrived too so I'll be fitting that when I can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 [quote name='Mark_88MPH' timestamp='1412708033' post='2571235'] The black but has arrived... [/quote] I assume you mean 'nut' - unless you're just arsing around... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1412715137' post='2571370'] I assume you mean 'nut' - unless you're just arsing around... [/quote] Maybe the black butt goes with the 'danny http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=jack%20and%20danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 [quote name='andybass87' timestamp='1412593397' post='2570137'] seen one on gumtree this morning for a silly price. don't know if I am allowed to post a link or not?? [/quote] Nobody minds when people post links in the eBay forum here: http://basschat.co.uk/forum/40-ebay-weird-and-wonderful/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 Haha predictive text strikes again. Yes I do mean nut! Or do I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Mark_88MPH' timestamp='1412754515' post='2571564'] Or do I? [/quote] Well do you or not? I need to know how much butter to order. Edited October 8, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 I mean the nut, but feel free to order some butter! Ok so I have now fitted: Black graphtech nut Black string tree Black bridge Black control plate still to arrive then I'll try and get some black tuners and that's it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Are you an emo by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 Er no! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I received my Surf Green J&D Jazz from DV this morning. Reassuringly and nicely double boxed. Opened up the package and it's a beauty, aesthetically. The green is magnificent although unfortunately clashes terribly with my other light green bass. Now the bad ...... The A string nut slot was cut so low that it clanged on the 1st fret. Unplayable. The "waisted" tuners which IMO have no right on a non-tilted headstock bass do not allow the A string low enough on the tuner to avoid rattle on a low open A. The jack input feels lightweight, insecure and rather crap TBH. The pickup holes drilled for the neck pickup do not quite match the hole in the scratchplate. Therefore it is very difficult to get the neck pickup not tilting towards the neck. Oh, also, the foam padding under the pickups is an absolute joke - one little piece about 2cm long and only a few mm thick. I called up DV about the nut and they agreed a small refund to allow me to buy and fit a new nut. I was more than happy with this for the reasons that will follow. A Graphtech nut was quickly bought locally and fitted with an hour or so. Slots were cut and bingo, the bass plays like a dream. THis neck is not just good for the money, it's a great neck ! OK, the fret ends are a bit sharpish (nothing that 5 mins with a suitable tool will not sort out) but this neck plays beautifully. The action can go really low without fret buzz. Only my new Status neck and the 90's Ibanez Prestige SR neck I used to have were better for playability. Staggeringly good fret even-ness and levelling for a cheap bass. Now that I have fitted an old set of non-waisted Hohner tuners I had lying around, the strings can now pull nicely downward back from the nut on both E and A strings. What does it sound like then ? .......... Well it actually sounds fantastic. To put this perspective I have owned MIA, MIJ and MIM Fender Jazzes and this sounds as good as any of them, and better than most. The pickups actually remind me of the tonerider Jazz set, which I hold in very high regard. Both neck and bridge pickups soloed sound great, exactly as I'd want them to. As does the blend. No tonal weaknesses anywhere to my ears. Very impressed. Did I really just pay £118 for this (minus my little refund of course) ? I bought this as a cheapy, cheapy backup to abuse at home but it's a serious bass people ! OK, agreed, I have had to tweak and change a few bits here and there but considering the outlay I have not been unhappy about it. Overall I am absolutely thrilled. Right, now to convert it to a PJ and fit all the black hardware !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Just realised that I didn't really mention fit and finish at all. So, I'll a couple of words here. THe paintwork is excellent and the paint seems resilient to knocks. Ditto the gloss varnish on the neck. The neck slot is OK. A bit of green paint has gone down between the neck and body somehow. Clearly not from a high quality bass but from a few feet away no-one will notice. It's certainly not terrible. The dark blocks on the fretboard seem very nicely done and the binding at the fretboard edges seems completely well executed also. Overall, pretty impressive. Everything ( apart from the already mentioned neck pickup issue) lines up well. So, so much better than any budget basses of not so long ago. It's very difficult to say so early on but I'm suspecting that the paint finish will be hard-wearing. Quality, cheap solid gloss colours finishes seem to be easy to apply cheaply these days. That's about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagsieblue Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Has anybody compared these to the Farida jazz basses? Would be interested to hear thought and opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Not yet, but if I don't stop looking at this thread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 Must be a thing with the current batch with the nuts maybe? Black control plate fitted! Just got to find some black tuning keys I can afford! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share Posted October 11, 2014 Black tuning keys ordered I will get some pics once they are fitted! Still loving playing this bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subdude Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 tha bass in my avatar is my surf green J&D with a new pickguard and pickup/bridge covers. i am very happy with this bass and would be if i paid much more for it. i have not had any issues with the nut, i only had to file some the fret ends on one side of the fretboard and adjust the action to my liking, else the bass was pretty much perfect out of the box. the fit, finish, playability and sound that is possible today for so little money never stops to amaze me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 [quote name='bagsieblue' timestamp='1412803307' post='2572333'] Has anybody compared these to the Farida jazz basses? Would be interested to hear thought and opinions. [/quote] Also, these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Revelation-RBJ67-Four-Strings-ELECTRIC-J-BASS-GUITAR-Vintage-WHITE-Jazz-Base-/171176177040?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item27dae52d90 "The best bass guitar at this price-point we've seen", or so they claim. Has anyone had a look? (The headstock is very Hofner, with that cut-back point. I've a nice fretless Hofner neck like that.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Looks the part,but doubt it could sound as good as it looks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 (edited) [quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1413145062' post='2575308'] Also, these: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Revelation-RBJ67-Four-Strings-ELECTRIC-J-BASS-GUITAR-Vintage-WHITE-Jazz-Base-/171176177040?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item27dae52d90"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item27dae52d90[/url] "The best bass guitar at this price-point we've seen", or so they claim. Has anyone had a look? [/quote] No, but I'd buy it anyway - vintage white, mint pg and maple?? That's THE colour combo for me!! Edit: And if I'm not mistaken, those are Entwistle JBX pickups. Edited October 12, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 [quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1413145062' post='2575308'] Also, these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Revelation-RBJ67-Four-Strings-ELECTRIC-J-BASS-GUITAR-Vintage-WHITE-Jazz-Base-/171176177040?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item27dae52d90 "The best bass guitar at this price-point we've seen", or so they claim. Has anyone had a look? (The headstock is very Hofner, with that cut-back point. I've a nice fretless Hofner neck like that.) [/quote] Basswood body. Yuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 [quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1413147150' post='2575331'] Basswood body. Yuck. [/quote] What's wrong with basswood? Apart from it denting easily, and having a bit of an uninteresting grain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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