thebassist Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 [quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1429122739' post='2748315'] Thought I'd add a family shot - the wall of jazz ! [/quote] Ahhhh a lovely wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 [quote name='thebassist' timestamp='1429126591' post='2748364'] Ahhhh a lovely wall. [/quote] Thanks - I painted it myself you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 [quote name='thebassist' timestamp='1429096648' post='2747885'] I've been through a lot of basses over the past 20 years but my '64 Jazz still remains my go to bass. [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/1_zps7c36fd4c.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/2_zps7ea3648e.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/4_zps5df2f00b.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/5_zps3a854e9a.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/6_zpsb3d28e8f.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/7_zpsc2c25d36.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] Just about to turn in for the evening but came back here to look at this once again... If you even think about selling this let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 (edited) I've almost always favoured J's over P's and a few years back acquired my 'dream' bass - a '63J in sea foam green. All original apart from being Refinished in the 70's but my local luthier thinks it was originally sea foam. It now has dings, cigarette burn marks, fading where stickers have been on it etc. Very dark rosewood board and a neck to die for, certain the nicest Fender J neck I've ever played. The day it arrived a certain Paul Turner happened to pop round to drop something off and promptly borrowed it for a week He proclaimed it might just have a better slap tone than his beloved '66 J! I've gigged it a few times, rehearsed it a lot but never recorded it. The sad thing is that a long term neck problem means I'm regularly struggling to play 34" scale basses so it may well have to go at some point. It's increased in value a little each year that I've owned it which kinda justifies keeping it but it just seems a shame that it's not out gigging regularly so maybe it'll finally go this year Edited April 15, 2015 by molan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsgbass Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 (edited) [quote name='thebassist' timestamp='1429096648' post='2747885'] I've been through a lot of basses over the past 20 years but my '64 Jazz still remains my go to bass. [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/1_zps7c36fd4c.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/2_zps7ea3648e.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/4_zps5df2f00b.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/5_zps3a854e9a.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/6_zpsb3d28e8f.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/7_zpsc2c25d36.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] Boy, they sure do those Road Worn models pretty good. Just kidding! [b]That's a real Righteous Player! Fantastic![/b] Edited April 16, 2015 by gsgbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1429135610' post='2748504'] I've almost always favoured J's over P's and a few years back acquired my 'dream' bass - a '63J in sea foam green. All original apart from being Refinished in the 70's but my local luthier thinks it was originally sea foam. It now has dings, cigarette burn marks, fading where stickers have been on it etc. Very dark rosewood board and a neck to die for, certain the nicest Fender J neck I've ever played. The day it arrived a certain Paul Turner happened to pop round to drop something off and promptly borrowed it for a week He proclaimed it might just have a better slap tone than his beloved '66 J! I've gigged it a few times, rehearsed it a lot but never recorded it. The sad thing is that a long term neck problem means I'm regularly struggling to play 34" scale basses so it may well have to go at some point. It's increased in value a little each year that I've owned it which kinda justifies keeping it but it just seems a shame that it's not out gigging regularly so maybe it'll finally go this year [/quote] Wow she's a beaut! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Jones Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 1985 - Hohner Jazz copy, black, tort, maple board 1990- Fender Jap Jazz, black, rosewood board. Later modded with MECs and a Badass 1993 - Fender Jap Jazz, sunburst, tort, rosewood 1995 - Fender Jap Jazz, seafoam,tort, rosewood 1998 - Fender US Jazz, 1970, black, rosewood 2001 - Fender US Jazz Deluxe, seethrough red, pearl, rosewood 2003 - Fender US Jazz 1978, black, rosewood 2004 - Fender US Jazz 1973, sunburst, tort, rosewood 2006 - Sadowsky UV70, ash, maple 2007 - Sadowsky MV5, sunburst, tort, rosewood 2009 - Fender US Jazz Deluxe 5, sunburst, tort, rosewood (and Nordstrand pups) 2014 - Fender US Jazz 2012, modded with standard EMGs. Guess I like Jazz basses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebassist Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I wondered where that went. I re acquired my 2013 US Standard Jazz Bass. Won't be selling it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I had a 1999 MIM Fender Jazz which I upgraded with Nordstrand NJ4 pickups which helped with a weak sound, but I sold it on anyway. Then 2 years ago I got my Lakland 55-60 and every other bass i've had since has been inferior. It's been gigged and has always excelled. The number of sounds available mean it always finds a way of sound amazing. I can see a 4 string Fender Jazz in my future (one with a big black F logo), but i'm sick of sunburst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 [quote name='Brother Jones' timestamp='1429651595' post='2753727'] 1985 - Hohner Jazz copy, black, tort, maple board 1990- Fender Jap Jazz, black, rosewood board. Later modded with MECs and a Badass 1993 - Fender Jap Jazz, sunburst, tort, rosewood 1995 - Fender Jap Jazz, seafoam,tort, rosewood 1998 - Fender US Jazz, 1970, black, rosewood 2001 - Fender US Jazz Deluxe, seethrough red, pearl, rosewood 2003 - Fender US Jazz 1978, black, rosewood 2004 - Fender US Jazz 1973, sunburst, tort, rosewood 2006 - Sadowsky UV70, ash, maple 2007 - Sadowsky MV5, sunburst, tort, rosewood 2009 - Fender US Jazz Deluxe 5, sunburst, tort, rosewood (and Nordstrand pups) 2014 - Fender US Jazz 2012, modded with standard EMGs. Guess I like Jazz basses [/quote] I guess you do! Now I don't feel so bad about buying more basses .... I'm just trying to catch up with you lol Nice collection there Brother Jones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Just acquired this form a fellow BCer. I'm not a natural Fender fan, but this has the potential to radically change my perceptions.[attachment=190370:Fender Jazz.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 [quote name='ead' timestamp='1429880048' post='2755928'] Just acquired this form a fellow BCer. I'm not a natural Fender fan, but this has the potential to radically change my perceptions.[attachment=190370:Fender Jazz.jpg] [/quote] My RW Jazz certainly changed my perceptions I wasn't particularly a Fender fan before I got mine either I bought it for one particular band - now I use it most of the time Lovely basses - enjoy it ead I couldn't be without mine now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afterimage Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Nice what bass chatters think of the fender 74 reissues u profile neck ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 [quote name='Soul-Fi Steve' timestamp='1429049596' post='2747539'] I've been more of a jazz bass player than a P bass player over the years. My first, which I still have, was/is a 1972 black with black scratchplate, rosewood board. Its got a couple of scuff from being well played over the years but othewise its in mint condition & plays beautifully. I've also got a 1975 maple neck Jazz - the body was originally sunburst but its been stripped & sanded. Its quite a bit heavier than the '72 & has a much hotter output. My favourite bass & a relatively recent purchase is a '64 Custom Shop Jazz in British Racing Green, with matching headstock, with a mint green scratch plate. [attachment=189367:64jazz.jpg] [/quote] That is gorgeous and my ideal Jazz bass. Love the colour and bet it sounds awesome! Can I ask if you got it in the UK or did you get it from overseas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 (edited) [url="http://s30.photobucket.com/user/KevB64/media/US%20jazz/f4cbd287.jpg.html"][/url] My 2003 S1 model soon after I picked it up on eBay. It must have been an early pic as I've had a badass bridge on it for years. I also realise it's picked up a few marks since then too but i bough tit as a player not to stare at. Played it last night at ajam session as it happens. [URL=http://s30.photobucket.com/user/KevB64/media/US%20jazz/BAIII.jpg.html][IMG]http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/KevB64/US%20jazz/BAIII.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Edited July 17, 2015 by KevB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevy-stu Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I've had a couple of other Jazzers, both 90's MiM's, one a standard sunburst, and the other a lovely black deluxe... Been using Stingrays mainly for last 15 years though, but fancied another Jazz so acquired this 74' last year, has a Gotoh bridge, and EMG's (originals were never on it), which makes it more usable in reality, and just sourced correct black scratch plate for it too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanNeedham Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 My main bass type for nearly all of my playing has been a Jazz. First Jazz what I got was a Squier (Japan) E that had been badly abused, so after putting that back together, sticking in a set of Duncans (don't know what model, they were in a box of bits in a music shop), that became my primary instrument. Alongside it came and went other Jazz basses (the neck never felt quite right compared to the Squier), a Stingray, a Peavey Cirrus 5, a couple of Precisions... And then one night someone "borrowed" it as we were packing up after a gig. Currently I've got a 2005 Mexican V that I've a love/hate relationship with (it seems to be a damage magnet, usually when I'm not about and others "haven't touched"), and its neck is an absolute pain to keep a decent action with during the summer months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikanHannille Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) I sold the black one because I needed the 5 more. On hindsight I should have kept it just for the sake of it. Edited September 10, 2015 by MikanHannille Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 For many years I was not a fan of Jazz Basses. Then I tried a friends old rusty, manky MIJ Squier and I was converted. I liked it so much that when I saw the same model on ebay, I bought it. Since then I've owned a few. MIJ Geddy Lee MIJ 62 reissue MIJ Silver Squier Standard Indonesian Squier And a few custom jobs, made up from parts bought on Stratosphere's ebay site. At the moment I only have the one Jazz, which is the original MIJ Squier I bought so long ago (refinished in Sonic Blue) , with a set of pups out of a Mex 'Road worn' Jazz. It's fitted with a John East J Retro pre amp and is the most versatile bass I've ever owned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) Here is my darling Y.O.B. 1974 Jazz (aka The Family Stone bass). I have recently swapped out the mega heavy ash body which made the bass a hefty 11.7lbs to a wonderful custom made, and period correct, Olympic white body...obviously faded to a cigarrete stained yellow. The body was made by MJT in the USA; I have to say the quality to detail is impecable but then i should think so for £350ish it cost me - stung by import tax too . But still, it is a superb light relic with brilliant checking etc etc....most of all it is light (swamp ash), my beauty will now get more regular outings weighing a friendlier 9.1lbs...and she sounds just as sweet as ever. Her first gig will be tomorrow with her new body [attachment=200513:12007056_10153490837619473_874227431_n.jpg] [attachment=200514:bod.jpg] [attachment=200515:bpdy.jpg] Edited September 11, 2015 by Raslee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I have owned a few Jazzes: 68 ( an absolute dog), 2003 MIM Sunburst, very nice, 2006 MIM white, also very nice, 2012 American Special, would have kept this except for financial stress, and now a Squier VM 70s J, which is pretty astounding. I'm a Precision player through and through, although small hands and, lately, arthritis, mean that that my Precision wears an American Special Jazz neck. So in reality, I'm stuck somewhere in the middle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biro Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 A proper J is the one instrument I will have to buy at some point. Truth be told, I am remarkably happy with my Harley Benton, but I do want a proper J at some point. I guess I too gravitate a bit towards J basses, and I guess one proof is that my BTB1406, while by no means conceptually akin to a J bass, does borrow some important element from it - single coils in a proper J position. Then again, neck through body, 35", laminated neck... I've played just about any cheap knock off and I am very happy with the Harley Benton. Yet... someday I will get a proper Fender J. Instruments that improve on the original are cool, and I've liked some a lot, but I guess simplicity is really what I am after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 What defines a bass as a jazz bass? is it the body shape? The pickup combination? Or the neck? 3 of my basses have Jazz necks mated to P(ish) shaped bodies....I love a jazz neck...but I love the P body too....perhaps I need a different thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Yup, we need a 'Ps with J necks' thread - count me in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I'm definitely more of a J man than a P man, currently have 5 J's compared to the 2 P's and my go to bass is my '69 Oly White: [IMG]http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p176/imperialbarge/69Jazz4.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p176/imperialbarge/69Jazz3.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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