Subfeeder Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 I'm going to get rid of my Lakland 5501 and get a 4 string Jazz Bass (any takers?) I've been thinking of a 2008/09 series American standard Jazz Bass as I have tried a couple and they seem to be very good. But thought I would ask if anyone knows of anything else I should be considering (below £1000) that's available in the UK and does the Jazz Bass thing very well. Quote
EBS_freak Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 [quote name='jassibi' post='539247' date='Jul 13 2009, 12:17 PM']I'm going to get rid of my Lakland 5501 and get a 4 string Jazz Bass (any takers?) I've been thinking of a 2008/09 series American standard Jazz Bass as I have tried a couple and they seem to be very good. But thought I would ask if anyone knows of anything else I should be considering (below £1000) that's available in the UK and does the Jazz Bass thing very well.[/quote] It's only a matter of time before people start uttering the word Sandberg.... Quote
NJE Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 Got to say I would not go for an american standard unless you get a good deal secondhand. Personally I would go for a Jap Fender Jazz. I played a Geddy Lee at the weekend and it was unbelievably good, and was lacking in no way compared to american fenders. I also tried the new Mexican 70s Jazzes and again was very impressed and they look so good with the binding. Also worth a mention is the Marcus Miller. Its not everyones cup of tea aesthetically but again an awesome bass and you can get them very cheap secondhand. Quote
thedontcarebear Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='539253' date='Jul 13 2009, 12:27 PM']It's only a matter of time before people start uttering the word Sandberg....[/quote] Sandberg..... [url="http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_guitars.asp?brandname=Sandberg"]http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_guitars...ndname=Sandberg[/url] Quote
Josh Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 Have a look at a Lakland Joe Osbourne or a Daryl Jones. Brilliant alternatives IMHO. Quote
bh2 Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 (edited) Mine of course... ...oops! Not for sale. If you don't mind the relic thing, I'd definitely go for a RoadWorn... the sunburst gets my gas going and it plays and sounds superb. £930 here in Oxford! Edited July 13, 2009 by bh2 Quote
warwickhunt Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 If you look hard enough you might find a used Sadowsky Metro... in fact eubassix has one for about that price! Quote
spongebob Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 I'm actually looking for another Jazz to gig alongside my Ged. I've always loved the look of Ellie from Erase Errata's Jazz - can anybody tell which one it is? [url="http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=17907937&albumId=446349"]http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?...;albumId=446349[/url] I've looked at the US stuff - quite pricey - especially when the MIJ appears to have a good rep. Is it only the Ged and Marcus Miller jazz's that are MIJ? No others? Must admit, I'm liking the look of the MIM classic series too. I'm just a little concerned about the stuff I've read on here about the quality. Is the classic series any better than other MIM's? Quote
Musicman20 Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 (edited) The new American Series Jazz Basses are mindblowing, (2008 onwards). Seriously, I took ages finding the right bass. Gorgeous tone, nice n light, the new necks and fingerboards are amazing, and excellent new cases. Other additions like tuner pegs and high mass bridge make them a good buy. I looked around for ages. I might get a Geddy as well as a gigging bass and use this more for recording and home noodling. Its very very pretty! The Tbass reviews gave me confidence that it would be good buy. Its around £130+ more than a Geddy, but you get the new case, lots of new additions, and colour choices. Geddys are GREAT though. You have to look around for the best prices. Some places charge £950+ for an American Series, but I got mine for a lot less than that. Before 08' I was waiting around and messing about testing a lot of Jazzes, and Im glad I was patient Edited July 13, 2009 by Musicman20 Quote
neilb Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 [quote name='spongebob' post='539560' date='Jul 13 2009, 06:34 PM']I'm actually looking for another Jazz to gig alongside my Ged. I've always loved the look of Ellie from Erase Errata's Jazz - can anybody tell which one it is? [url="http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=17907937&albumId=446349"]http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?...;albumId=446349[/url] I've looked at the US stuff - quite pricey - especially when the MIJ appears to have a good rep. Is it only the Ged and Marcus Miller jazz's that are MIJ? No others? Must admit, I'm liking the look of the MIM classic series too. I'm just a little concerned about the stuff I've read on here about the quality. Is the classic series any better than other MIM's?[/quote] Totally recommend the 70s Classics. The bass in the pics looks like a Japanese 75 Re Issue with a retro fit Baddass. Quote
Musicman20 Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 [quote name='neilb' post='539806' date='Jul 13 2009, 10:22 PM']Totally recommend the 70s Classics. The bass in the pics looks like a Japanese 75 Re Issue with a retro fit Baddass.[/quote] Yep looks like the 75 Reissue. My friend has one...but he does not treat it like he should. Its a shame. Lovely bass...quite expensive....lovely growl. Quote
Cat Burrito Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 [quote name='bh2' post='539297' date='Jul 13 2009, 01:08 PM']Mine of course... [/quote] That is [b]very[/b] cool! Quote
Subfeeder Posted July 13, 2009 Author Posted July 13, 2009 [quote name='GM10' post='539821' date='Jul 13 2009, 10:32 PM']Back to Sandberg[/quote] Why are Sanbergs so good compared to MIA Jazz (08 onwards it seems) Quote
GM10 Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 (edited) [quote name='jassibi' post='539828' date='Jul 13 2009, 10:38 PM']Why are Sanbergs so good compared to MIA Jazz (08 onwards it seems)[/quote] I suppose preference is the only answer, try one if you haven't already Edited July 13, 2009 by GM10 Quote
BassBunny Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 Sandberg or you could try Sandberg or if all else fails try a Sandberg. Quote
Veils Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 Sorry to say it....... Sandberg all the way! Pickups are awesome, neck feels wonderful to play and the build quality is top notch. I can't recommend them enough. Quote
Veils Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 Oh just to throw into the mix, I don't know if Clovers can be picked up in the UK yet?? Quote
Subfeeder Posted July 14, 2009 Author Posted July 14, 2009 Where in SE England can I try a Sandberg bass? Quote
simon1964 Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 +1 to Sandberg, but I'm surprised there's no mention of Jon Shuker yet. Veils - Bassdirect are advertising Clovers here: [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Clover_Bass_Guitars_Stock_at_Bassdirect.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp...Bassdirect.html[/url] Quote
Stylon Pilson Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 [quote name='jassibi' post='540329' date='Jul 14 2009, 02:02 PM']Where in SE England can I try a Sandberg bass?[/quote] [url="http://www.theguitarworks.co.uk/"]Guitar Works in Reading[/url] had a couple last time I was in. Might be worth dropping Jon an email to check. S.P. Quote
petergales Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 I fully endorse the comments on Lakland Jazz Basses. I have a Skyline Joe Osborn with Lindy Fralin pick ups and the bass is just a pleasure to play. The controls allow you to bring the full range of tones to your playing and the build quality is superb. All this at a price more than competitive with Fender. Quote
51m0n Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 Having played Birdy's it has to be Alleva Coppolo for me.... Quote
EBS_freak Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 [quote name='51m0n' post='541298' date='Jul 15 2009, 01:58 PM']Having played Birdy's it has to be Alleva Coppolo for me....[/quote] ...cos I'm sure you can get one for under 1000 notes... Quote
Subfeeder Posted July 15, 2009 Author Posted July 15, 2009 [quote name='51m0n' post='541298' date='Jul 15 2009, 01:58 PM']Having played Birdy's it has to be Alleva Coppolo for me....[/quote] Where could I try one of these in SE UK? Quote
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