dave_bass5 Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Same here. Im now used to my 5 string and I find going back to my jazz quite uncomfortable to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 [quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1419357550' post='2639126'] Same here. Im now used to my 5 string and I find going back to my jazz quite uncomfortable to play. [/quote] I solved that problem with a 5 string Jazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Nah, you're stuck with an oversized thumb rest now :-). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 [quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1419442777' post='2640054'] Nah, you're stuck with an oversized thumb rest now :-). [/quote] A flexible thumb rest..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Indded. Bet it comes in handy for something though 8-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebassist Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1419436797' post='2639973'] I solved that problem with a 5 string Jazz [/quote] I NEED a 5-string Jazz next year!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 [quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1419450265' post='2640171'] Indded. Bet it comes in handy for something though 8-) [/quote] Yes i must research what it is used for..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 [quote name='thebassist' timestamp='1419450482' post='2640175'] I NEED a 5-string Jazz next year!! [/quote] That is what I said this year, and yes you do, we all do, it is the tool for most jobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 For me it's the fact that I dont need a 5 string, in fact I don't need any specific bass. My lot never notice when I change basses (luckily neither does the GF). If I continue with 5 stings and feel like a change a 5 string Jazz is the only thing I would look at. I'd love a 5 string jazz but one with vintage frets, so it's more likely to be something like a Lakland JO5 rather than a Fender. I had a MIA P5 when they first came out and this has the same neck as the jazz, and although It felt comfortable my DJ5 that replaced it was so much easier to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 I was REALLY close to buying the DJ5 over the Fender am std when I bought mine but the Fender is really good and I always said I would grab a usa fender 5 if it was good after playing quite a few rubbish ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Ive found the dj5 and sandberg tt5 much better than a fender usa jazz 5.in my opinion I didnt like the fender b string Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebassist Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Have you tried a Fender V with graphite truss rod? Far superior to the previous versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I too prefered the feel of my DJ5 over my MIA P5 (same neck as the Jazz 5), but not the tone. The MIA Jazz basses I had were much more "jazz bass" to my ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebassist Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 (edited) I love the current versions of US jazz basses - the standards and the deluxe models are superb now. You still need to be careful of course but there is definitely better consistency with US Fenders. I bought a US Standard Jazz 4 string last year, sold it, regretted it, then went back to the music shop where they had three US Standards in stock and none were as good as the one I sold. Thankfully I was able to buy the one I'd sold back Edited December 28, 2014 by thebassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 [quote name='jassbass' timestamp='1419760820' post='2642418'] Ive found the dj5 and sandberg tt5 much better than a fender usa jazz 5.in my opinion I didnt like the fender b string [/quote] [quote name='thebassist' timestamp='1419769882' post='2642544'] Have you tried a Fender V with graphite truss rod? Far superior to the previous versions. [/quote] I thought the same then bought a new version USA JazzV and the B is great, I'm very happy with mine especially as I'd come across very few good ones when trying previously over the last ten years, 2008 onwards I believe is where the improved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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