Lozz196 Posted March 26, 2023 Author Share Posted March 26, 2023 Well I’ve just swapped over the Chromes that came on it for a set of my fave Elixir steel rounds - regular scale do fit fine - and wow, just amazing. I love this bass more and more every time I play it. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 You are not helping my GAS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr4stringz Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 2 hours ago, Lozz196 said: I love this bass more and more every time I play it. I’m still in that position and mine has been my main bass for over 12 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 29, 2023 Author Share Posted March 29, 2023 Just got home from rehearsal using said new JMJ. I set the amp as I usually do then made any adjustments as required, which ended up with a slight low mid boost whereas with my Precisions it’s usually a big cut there. Overall it felt a bit odd as I’m so used to hearing a Precision when I play but if I’m honest it suited the band better, and the guys said so as well. I also had no trouble adapting to the short scale in the band environment. So I’m now even more extremely pleased with this little bass. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr4stringz Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 14 hours ago, Lozz196 said: Just got home from rehearsal using said new JMJ. I set the amp as I usually do then made any adjustments as required, which ended up with a slight low mid boost whereas with my Precisions it’s usually a big cut there. Overall it felt a bit odd as I’m so used to hearing a Precision when I play but if I’m honest it suited the band better, and the guys said so as well. I also had no trouble adapting to the short scale in the band environment. So I’m now even more extremely pleased with this little bass. More importantly, while these aren’t loads lighter than most Ps I’ve had, did you feel a physical benefit as you hoped you would? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 13 minutes ago, mr4stringz said: More importantly, while these aren’t loads lighter than most Ps I’ve had, did you feel a physical benefit as you hoped you would? Yes I did, at the end of the rehearsal I didn’t have anywhere near as much fatigue on my back as I usually do, really pleased about this. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted April 16, 2023 Author Share Posted April 16, 2023 So, just got in from rehearsal with my other band and again this little bass has both impressed and delivered. Sounded great in the mix (tho it’s still taking a bit of getting used to not hearing a Precision sound coming from my hands) and again much less fatigue on my back & shoulders afterwards. My only concern is how long I can hold out only having just one…….. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Get yourself a Lionel to go with it. Then you’ll have your P sound as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adee Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 28 minutes ago, fretmeister said: Get yourself a Lionel to go with it. Then you’ll have your P sound as well. I agree, Lionel’s are excellent, I’ve been lucky to get a JMJ and Lionel used, @Lozz196definitely keep an eye out for one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 (edited) 14 hours ago, fretmeister said: Get yourself a Lionel to go with it. Then you’ll have your P sound as well. what's a Lionel please? Is this another Mustang that I'll have to go and buy Edited April 17, 2023 by police squad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan63 Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 5 minutes ago, police squad said: what's a Lionel please? Is this another Mustang that I'll have to go and buy Sandberg short scale bass, VS4 is the P version, this is my just acquired fretless 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meterman Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, police squad said: what's a Lionel please? Is this another Mustang that I'll have to go and buy A Lionel could be: a) Cockney rhyming slang for £15 (Lionel Richie was in the Commodores and had a hit single with “Three Times A Lady”. A “lady” in Cockney rhyming slang refers to Lady Godiva = fiver, meaning £5. So a “Lionel” is 3 times a “lady”) or, b) an untidy footie player, or c) a short scale Mustang-ish bass made by Sandberg. Not cheap but decent gear apparently. Wouldn’t say no to one, personally 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted April 17, 2023 Author Share Posted April 17, 2023 Don’t forget flares, a pair of Lionels (Lionel Blair) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meterman Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 48 minutes ago, Lozz196 said: Don’t forget flares, a pair of Lionels (Lionel Blair) I’m sorry Lozz, I admit I had totally forgotten about flares. Need to dig out my old Sweeney DVDs and get back up to speed with the patter 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Just now, meterman said: I’m sorry Lozz, I admit I had totally forgotten about flares. Need to dig out my old Sweeney DVDs and get back up to speed with the patter 👍 You'll be calling everyone a "Slag" then..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Centuries ago we had a song called "Robbery with Violence" and one line went.. ".. put the money in the bag.. when it comes to armed blaggin' we are the Slaags.." 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 2 hours ago, meterman said: A Lionel could be: a) Cockney rhyming slang for £15 (Lionel Richie was in the Commodores and had a hit single with “Three Times A Lady”. A “lady” in Cockney rhyming slang refers to Lady Godiva = fiver, meaning £5. So a “Lionel” is 3 times a “lady”) Wow. That sounds like a clue on 321 🤔 I'd definitely be going home with Dusty Bin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Do try it with round wounds - It's a very versatile little bass (well as versatile as a P bass but you know what I mean). I punks up nicely with those rounds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 17 hours ago, fretmeister said: Get yourself a Lionel to go with it. Then you’ll have your P sound as well. I also have both a JMJ and a Lionel and the JMJ out-Precisions the Sandberg by good distance, IMO. The JMJ does that big, fat classic Precision sound but I find the Lionel has its own voice, definitely Precision favoured but with its own thing going on too, there's an edge of that Stingray clarity but without the overpowering nasal mid-range thing that Ray's do. But the pickup is 10-15mm closer to the bridge on the Sandberg which probably accounts for much of the tonal difference. To get it to sound like a P I find I have to play just in front of the pickup but then I find the stings a bit too flappy, but that's still with the stock strings on which are a gauge or 2 lighter than my usual preference. I'll change them eventually which may well change the feel and tone of the bass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan63 Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 17 minutes ago, krispn said: Do try it with round wounds - It's a very versatile little bass (well as versatile as a P bass but you know what I mean). I punks up nicely with those rounds! I have the original supplied strings as Rob (previous owner) fitted the tapes from the get go I think; I'm enjoying it as is for now, big sound from the Sandberg pickups, but I will try some steel flats and the round wounds out for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 17 minutes ago, krispn said: Do try it with round wounds - It's a very versatile little bass (well as versatile as a P bass but you know what I mean). I punks up nicely with those rounds! Absolutely, rounds all the way on the JMJ! It didn't sound too bad with the stock flats, and I say that as someone who doesn't really care fort flats, but once I fitted some rounds it really came to life, much more clarity and definition without being bright or shrill, and it still have those thumping lows. I'm not one for a Marcus Miller high end but it just sounded a little suffocated with flats, but rounds open it up to a more full range tone. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 9 hours ago, Osiris said: ...and I say that as someone who doesn't really care fort flats... Do you prefer bungalow bronzes or car park chromes? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 Turret tapes for me 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 25, 2023 Author Share Posted August 25, 2023 Just got home from my first gig with one of my JMJs and pleased to report that I still love these little basses, it just felt & sounded so right in the gig environment. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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