gareth Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Cant emphasize too much how good this bass is! [URL=http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/wallyherschell/media/PRS%20Kestrel%20Bass%20Black/image_zpsnnikkyim.jpeg.html][IMG]http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u451/wallyherschell/PRS%20Kestrel%20Bass%20Black/image_zpsnnikkyim.jpeg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 [quote name='gareth' timestamp='1486142949' post='3229641'] Cant emphasize too much how good this bass is! [URL=http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/wallyherschell/media/PRS%20Kestrel%20Bass%20Black/image_zpsnnikkyim.jpeg.html][IMG]http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u451/wallyherschell/PRS%20Kestrel%20Bass%20Black/image_zpsnnikkyim.jpeg[/IMG][/URL] [/quote]Am I wrong on saying that PRS basses are not cheap.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Fumbler Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 [i][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]"I'm in the same camp as you, bub - GASing for a Jazz for a while. And here's the killer, I just missed a MIM Fender on a local Facebook group that went for £300. Could have easily viewed before buying - ruddy typical."[/font][/color][/i] [i][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Was that the black jazz in Leeds. I was very nearly tempted by that too, even though I've got a fantastic MIM Jazz & don't need another one! [/font][/color][/i][i][font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]I've just gotta keep telling myself that! GAS is a terrible affliction![/color][/font][/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterT Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 [quote name='Bass Fumbler' timestamp='1486147604' post='3229690'] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]"I'm in the same camp as you, bub - GASing for a Jazz for a while. And here's the killer, I just missed a MIM Fender on a local Facebook group that went for £300. Could have easily viewed before buying - ruddy typical."[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Was that the black jazz in Leeds. I was very nearly tempted by that too, even though I've got a fantastic MIM Jazz & don't need another one! [/font][/color][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]I've just gotta keep telling myself that! GAS is a terrible affliction![/color][/font] [/quote] That was indeed the one. I really like that scheme too - black / maple and white guard. You watch, I'll buckle and I'll go buy one new then worry about the mortgage later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterT Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 [quote name='bubinga5'] Am I wrong on saying that PRS basses are not cheap.? [/quote] Kestrel SE about the same as a MIM Jazz, £600 ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 If you still need suggestions, Spector Coda, but why a jazz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterT Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Dunno about the OP's reason but mine is [i]partially[/i] to tick a box of having a Fender. Partially, mind. I don't have badge-blindness, it's just that every time I've played one in a shop I've liked it *shrugs shoulders*. This thread tipped the scales today - went into local PMT, tried a Squier Vintage Modified and a MiM Fender. Looks like it'll be New Bass Day during this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 [quote name='Grahambythesea' timestamp='1486231041' post='3230237'] If you still need suggestions, Spector Coda, but why a jazz? [/quote]because I'm a Jazz bass nut. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 [quote name='MisterT' timestamp='1486318247' post='3230854'] Dunno about the OP's reason but mine is [i]partially[/i] to tick a box of having a Fender. Partially, mind. I don't have badge-blindness, it's just that every time I've played one in a shop I've liked it *shrugs shoulders*. This thread tipped the scales today - went into local PMT, tried a Squier Vintage Modified and a MiM Fender. Looks like it'll be New Bass Day during this week [/quote] I have to say that given a Squier and a Fender, I'd go for the Fender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I own squier CV jazz bass. Replaced the pups with Seymour Duncans and can't fault it. I'm a p bass fan but when I occasionally play jazz bass can't get enough of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I've got a Squier based bass, a partscaster with a Squier neck and a Squier Strat. I would gladly swap and of the respective Squier branded items for their corresponding Fender ones - anybody care to take me up on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterT Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 [quote name='prowla' timestamp='1486319240' post='3230864'] I have to say that given a Squier and a Fender, I'd go for the Fender. [/quote] That's exactly what happened. Tried the Squier first to get a handle on the situation. The noise was pretty close but the satin neck finish and the instrument's sustain on the MiM shone through. Boy that Squier was light, not sure what wood they're using on that but it was a good dollop lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlequin74 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Still looking for a MIM Jazz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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