Jazz question

[Les]

Got a Squier P with a jazz neck on and I love it to bits. Considering a Squier Jazz as I've never had a Jazz but I use a pick for about half the songs we do and I'm wondering if the rear pickup gets in the way ?

I don't use my Stingray as the pickup is just in the wrong place to use a pick for me.

Any views on this ?

Also how much roughly should I be paying for a second hand VM ?

ta

Les

[Number6]

I find a Jazz good for all styles including pick. Infact the bridge pickup is very handy as a thumb rest.

[gary mac]

I mostly play with a pick and haven't found it difficult on a Jazz.

[Bass Fumbler]

I play a Jazz with a pick all the time and I also play close to the bridge and have never had a problem catching the bridge pick up.

[Hazy Bass]

I also play mostly Jazzes and regularly play with a pick - never had a problem and always sounds great with the extra bit of the bridge pickup ... you won't know for sure till you try one though. Is there a local music shop you can go & try one out?

[Hazy Bass]

... that should read '[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]the extra BITE of the bridge pickup' [/font][/color]

[LewisK1975]

You'll be fine, no issues using a pick on a Jazz. Go for it.

[Happy Jack]

Also, the larger gigbag you need for a Jazz will allow you to carry additional kebabs ...

[Les]

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1496825370' post='3314034']
Also, the larger gigbag you need for a Jazz will allow you to carry additional kebabs ...
[/quote]

Larger gig bag ???? WTF ?

[Happy Jack]

Always a surprise to me how much bigger a J is than a P ...

[Les]

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1496837012' post='3314165']
Always a surprise to me how much bigger a J is than a P ...
[/quote]

I'll saw the sticking out bit off

[ricksterphil]

Got this I'm about to list in the 'Basses for Sale' section

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/264310-sold-squier-pro-tone-pj/page__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/264310-sold-squier-pro-tone-pj/page__fromsearch__1[/url]

I've added a Hipshot de-tuner, had CTS pots fitted and had a set up done.

PM me if you're interested

[RickyV]

As for price on a used VM? I sold my Squier VM Jazz last month for £230. If you shop around tho you might well find one for under £200. I think I picked mine up at a bargain £180.

[Les]

[quote name='RickyV' timestamp='1496853581' post='3314326']
As for price on a used VM? I sold my Squier VM Jazz last month for £230. If you shop around tho you might well find one for under £200. I think I picked mine up at a bargain £180.
[/quote]

Thanks mate, I'm looking second hand and in no real hurry. The one I like is 297 quid new so that give me an idea on what I'll spend.

ta

Les

[bazzbass]

if the pickup is preventing you from playing with a pick....you need to learn how to use a pick

not being a smart arse, but you use a pick on the strings, ABOVE the pickup. You must be doing something wrong

[Les]

[quote name='bazztard' timestamp='1496900530' post='3314531']
if the pickup is preventing you from playing with a pick....you need to learn how to use a pick

not being a smart arse, but you use a pick on the strings, ABOVE the pickup. You must be doing something wrong
[/quote]

Pretty proficient with a pick but I take your point. The only bass I have that I don't like playing with a pick (but can, just doesn't feel right) is my Stingray, but that might just be the sheer size of the Stingray pickup. I don't think the pick touches it, maybe it's just where I rest my hand. The Jazz pickup looks roughly in the same place but smaller hence the question.

Les

[Les]

[Geek99]

I never found it to be a problem
If it gets in your way just lower it

[Les]

Doesn't appear to be a problem though could have lowered it I suppose as I raised the neck pup to balance the volumes.

Only thing is it doesn't have the annoying hum I've heard about when you solo one pickup. Not sure if I feel slightly cheated