msb Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 this is why we cannot have nice things 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, msb said: this is why we cannot have nice things Nice to whoom. I better like roadworn basses and custom finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dclaassen Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Tim2291 said: A jazz bass is like a Volvo. They are a good tool in most circumstances, but about as exciting as watching paint dry. I own and jazz bass and a Volvo.... Edited October 6, 2022 by dclaassen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim2291 Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Just now, dclaassen said: I own and jazz bass and a Volvo.... And both are very good, but unlikely to get the blood pumping! I have a Jazz bass, not gone Volvo yet but I do have a VW Jetta, does that count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dclaassen Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 1 minute ago, Tim2291 said: And both are very good, but unlikely to get the blood pumping! I have a Jazz bass, not gone Volvo yet but I do have a VW Jetta, does that count? Probably....and both Volvo and Jazz bass are supremely good at reliably getting you where you need to go, every time, for year after year...lots to be said for that. If I want excitement, I will grab one of my 5's......:) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 It’s been some years since I’ve owned a Jazz Bass , but this has been described as a Jazz on steroids. They’re not common , but they’re out there. After some years of looking at them for sale everywhere but Canada , finally found one in Toronto for a good price. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 (edited) 35 minutes ago, msb said: It’s been some years since I’ve owned a Jazz Bass , but this has been described as a Jazz on steroids. They’re not common , but they’re out there. After some years of looking at them for sale everywhere but Canada , finally found one in Toronto for a good price. This is jazz bass without arms, legs and head. This is ugly. Edited October 6, 2022 by nilorius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 41 minutes ago, msb said: It’s been some years since I’ve owned a Jazz Bass , but this has been described as a Jazz on steroids. They’re not common , but they’re out there. After some years of looking at them for sale everywhere but Canada , finally found one in Toronto for a good price. Now I like that. The body is upside down, but it works. Not too quirky but different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 49 minutes ago, msb said: It’s been some years since I’ve owned a Jazz Bass , but this has been described as a Jazz on steroids. They’re not common , but they’re out there. After some years of looking at them for sale everywhere but Canada , finally found one in Toronto for a good price. I really like them. I'd have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passinwind Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, neepheid said: Yup. They leave me utterly cold. Same here. I can walk around NAMM all day and barely even notice 95% of the FSOs. I wouldn't necessarily call them ugly though, just a bit boring. And as others have mentioned, safe and boring has its definite place. As far as what I do like, a proper upright bass looks worlds better to me than any bass guitar ever has or ever will. No paint, no plastic...ah, so nice! Edited October 6, 2022 by Passinwind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 4 minutes ago, Passinwind said: Same here. I can walk around NAMM all day and barely even notice 95% of the FSOs. I wouldn't necessarily call them ugly though, just a bit boring. Andf as other have mentioned, safe and boring has its definite place. As far as what I do like, a proper upright bass looks worlds better to me than any bass guitar ever has or ever will. No paint, no plastic...ah, so nice! Nah, it's just a big violin. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 1 hour ago, nilorius said: This is jazz bass without arms, legs and head. This is ugly. The design goes back to the late 60’s , called the Flying Samurai. One of the earliest bass designs by Yamaha , although the one I have was from a small reissue run just over twenty years ago. A friend calls it the ultimate Japanese surf bass. I’ve been known to occasionally play surf music. Truth is , it’s not heavy , nicely balanced , and has a bit more balls than your usual Jazz Bass. The pickup spacing is very close to Jazz specs , and it has the typical VVT setup. The neck is very comfy , nice taper. It’s a great bass. It always gets a lot of compliments. And frequent offers to buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 3 minutes ago, msb said: The design goes back to the late 60’s , called the Flying Samurai. One of the earliest bass designs by Yamaha , although the one I have was from a small reissue run just over twenty years ago. A friend calls it the ultimate Japanese surf bass. I’ve been known to occasionally play surf music. Truth is , it’s not heavy , nicely balanced , and has a bit more balls than your usual Jazz Bass. The pickup spacing is very close to Jazz specs , and it has the typical VVT setup. The neck is very comfy , nice taper. It’s a great bass. It always gets a lot of compliments. And frequent offers to buy it. Let's vote ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Dr Who used the guitar version. … and there was a run on them. Now they’re hard to find again. They look like an upside down Rickenbacker with a hockey stick headstock. (and I say that in a good way) It seems like any time I take it out and play it in a bar somebody offers to buy it. I’m hanging on to it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 'nuff said. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 1 minute ago, Cosmo Valdemar said: 'nuff said. it's guitar not bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 I know several people with guitars like that, didn't know there was a bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 20 minutes ago, nilorius said: it's guitar not bass. Is it really? You know, now I look closely I think you might be right. I always get them confused. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 20 minutes ago, Woodinblack said: I know several people with guitars like that, didn't know there was a bass. Several people will don't it like neither bass or guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, nilorius said: Several people will don't it like neither bass or guitar. Umm.. come again? I meant I know 3 or 4 people who have one of those in its guitar form - I am not sure on the exact number as I am not sure if they still have them. I played one, it was good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Woodinblack said: Umm.. come again? I meant I know 3 or 4 people who have one of those in its guitar form - I am not sure on the exact number as I am not sure if they still have them. I played one, it was good. Yeah. So be happy! Edited October 6, 2022 by nilorius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimalkin Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 This was the advert: "ARIA SB1000 BASS NAKED PROJECT WITH PHALLIC BRASS APPENDAGE AND FUNNY STORY . I BOUGHT THIS BASS SOME YEARS BACK FROM A COCKNEY SPARROW / ESSEX GIRL IN BIRDS OF A FEATHER COUNTRY SHE SAID HER FATHER WAS A FURNITURE MAKER IN SOHO LONDON WHEN A BASS PLAYER FROM THE FACES BOUGHT THIS BASS TO HIM AND REQUESTED MODIFICATIONS SUCH AS ADDING A LONG BRASS TUBE WITH A STRAP PIN ON THE END PRESUMABLY FOR ERGONOMIC REASONS ANYWAY HE NEVER RETURNED SO SHE INHERITED IT SEVERAL DECADES LATER..." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 I know they have their devotees, but I can’t help asking, “Why, just why?” 🤢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 1 minute ago, ezbass said: I know they have their devotees, but I can’t help asking, “Why, just why?” 🤢 A very drab presentation of a very cool design. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 4 minutes ago, ezbass said: I know they have their devotees, but I can’t help asking, “Why, just why?” 🤢 I quite like the look of that, all apart from that ridiculous 3 point bridge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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