Musicman20 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 The last time I recorded, I used my old MIJ Fender Precision. First take, everything was fine. My guitarist asked why it didnt need much eq'ing on the desk...the soundman simple said: 'its a Fender Precision, its very hard to make them sound bad'. He was right, it sounds thick, clear and punchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 [quote name='GreeneKing' post='555840' date='Jul 30 2009, 08:13 AM']Okay, what's a TV Logo guys?[/quote] I see WoT viewing this thread as I go to reply, so I fear you will have a double posting! The logo was changed on the Fender basses to make them more visible and easily seen on the ever popular, new fangled invention 'TV' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='555842' date='Jul 30 2009, 08:18 AM']I see WoT viewing this thread as I go to reply, so I fear you will have a double posting! [/quote] Rubbish! I'm not that predictable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='555847' date='Jul 30 2009, 08:26 AM']Rubbish! I'm not that predictable... [/quote] I saw you running outside with your camera as I typed my reply! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 (edited) A TV logo looks like this... Edit: oops, beaten to it... Edited July 30, 2009 by lozbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 [quote name='Musicman20' post='555596' date='Jul 29 2009, 09:13 PM']I reviewed my new Precision and Jazz. Best Fenders ive looked at, played, and heard....but I have little experience with proper vintage Fenders. The new series is stunning.....its even turning heads with people who normally dont like Fender. I bought a natural USA Jazz about 7-8 years ago and it sounded weak, badly set up, poor finish. I took it back and got one of my MM's. But I still craved the Jazz. Ffwd to last month, I realised Fender had got back onto form, and this Jazz is stunning. You just cannot beat passive Fenders....they are so right! BTW...can I ask, you own Sadowskys...which are always classed as uber-amazing Fender's basically, so why do you want a normal passive Fender? If I GAS for a Sadow, will I acheive TRUE jazz bass tones, or a more modern version? I really like classic passive Fender tones. Hope this helps. Try one out....[/quote] Sorry for the late reply on this! Well in my opinion Sadowsky's dont do the true passive Fender tone! They have their own sound thats inspired by Fender but with a modern twist! This weekend my GAS for fender has gone into overload!!!! argh!! anyone got any ideas?? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 (edited) Come and play my CS Closet Classic Jazz chris, that will persuade you... Sometimes its a bit of a lottery with Fender..i had a 75 RI and thought the build quality was questionable for a £1300 bass....and i didnt like the feel of it..But some jazzez ive played feel like a stingray in there quality and are fantastic.. BTW i dont think Sadowsky's are like Fenders..the preamp takes care of that..they look like them yes..There is only one real Jazz/Precision and its a Fender.. Just some have improved on it..(depending on what you think is improving) Ive really settled in with my Jazz and it will never be sold...a Jazz is like an old friend if you find the right one Edited August 8, 2009 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 [quote name='bubinga5' post='563424' date='Aug 8 2009, 12:40 PM']Come and play my CS Closet Classic Jazz chris, that will persuade you... Sometimes its a bit of a lottery with Fender..i had a 75 RI and thought the build quality was questionable for a £1300 bass....and i didnt like the feel of it..But some jazzez ive played feel like a stingray in there quality and are fantastic.. BTW i dont think Sadowsky's are like Fenders..the preamp takes care of that..they look like them yes..There is only one real Jazz/Precision and its a Fender.. Just some have improved on it..(depending on what you think is improving) Ive really settled in with my Jazz and it will never be sold...a Jazz is like an old friend if you find the right one[/quote] I'd love to come and try it mate!! Shame your so far away! i'd love to find a nice Custom Shop model that i could trade my Metro (and probably some cash) for do you have any pics of your fender CS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 (edited) [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=49666&hl=fender+CS"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...mp;hl=fender+CS[/url] i dont put the guards on now, to impractical..added a pearl pick guard also...it has THAT super jazz growl...EQ'd right its got an amazing tone.. ALways think its good to have a proper passive and an active... Edited August 8, 2009 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh2 Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Superb! If that doesn't get your fender gas going, I'm a chinaman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 [quote name='bh2' post='552000' date='Jul 26 2009, 07:27 PM']Cor! Congrats on that... I'm wondering what year the RW's are replicating? I know it's 60's.[/quote] Hi bh2, I may have misled you in an earlier post in the thread (sorry for this) - it wasn't a Fender 3TS and RW that I was expecting but an A-C (it's on p5 of the Alleva Coppolo thread in Gear Porn). To the OP, if you're around in central Manchester, you're more than welcome to come along and try my '76 Jazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 [quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='563417' date='Aug 8 2009, 12:26 PM']Sorry for the late reply on this! Well in my opinion Sadowsky's dont do the true passive Fender tone! They have their own sound thats inspired by Fender but with a modern twist! This weekend my GAS for fender has gone into overload!!!! argh!! anyone got any ideas?? lol [/quote] I'm a newbie to Fender - always wrote them off in the past as being a bit dull (if I'm honest). However, I have acquired this year a Geddy Lee Jazz and a hot red Jaguar - quite simply the best basses I think I've played, and both under £650! I can't stop gigging the Jag - the versatility and playability is awesome - and it looks like the dogs dangly bits!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 [quote name='lozbass' post='563536' date='Aug 8 2009, 03:55 PM']Hi bh2, I may have misled you in an earlier post in the thread (sorry for this) - it wasn't a Fender 3TS and RW that I was expecting but an A-C (it's on p5 of the Alleva Coppolo thread in Gear Porn). To the OP, if you're around in central Manchester, you're more than welcome to come along and try my '76 Jazz[/quote] Thanks for the offer if im ever over that way i may take you up on that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I've realised I really get on with Jazz basses very well. Apart from the new USA line, what Jazz basses really shine? Obviously the Geddy is quite nice It doesnt have to be Fender....Lakland? I really do like the Fender tone....im hoping to just get another great Jazz. Any views on the USA 75 RI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 [quote name='Musicman20' post='563923' date='Aug 9 2009, 12:42 AM']I've realised I really get on with Jazz basses very well. Apart from the new USA line, what Jazz basses really shine? Obviously the Geddy is quite nice It doesnt have to be Fender....Lakland? I really do like the Fender tone....im hoping to just get another great Jazz. Any views on the USA 75 RI?[/quote] I think it really has to be fender, thats the tone/feel that im after and only fender do the fender sound properly Never really considered the 75 RI......ooh on that note i wonder what the 62 RI is like?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 [quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='563933' date='Aug 9 2009, 12:57 AM']I think it really has to be fender, thats the tone/feel that im after and only fender do the fender sound properly Never really considered the 75 RI......ooh on that note i wonder what the 62 RI is like?? [/quote] What are those Sadowskys like?!! How do they 'compare' to Fender USA etc? See....I want another Jazz....and Im thinking a higher end Fender USA again. Like a reissue or custom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted August 9, 2009 Author Share Posted August 9, 2009 [quote name='Musicman20' post='563948' date='Aug 9 2009, 01:07 AM']What are those Sadowskys like?!! How do they 'compare' to Fender USA etc? See....I want another Jazz....and Im thinking a higher end Fender USA again. Like a reissue or custom.[/quote] In my opinion Sadowsky's are amazing instruments in every way!! about 18 months ago i was buying and selling basses like crazy in search of "the one" Once i got hold of my NYC all that buying and selling stopped and ive had a good 18 months of pretty much just playing that bass for everything, gigs, studio/session work, rehearsals etc I dont see me ever selling it to be honest! Trouble is my Metro RS4 and NYC are very, very similar in sound/feel etc, so unfortunately because the NYC gets first dibs on anything i do, the Metro doesn't get used as much as it should. This is why i think a passive Fender would work well with my NYC as they would sound different enough to warrant using them for different projects or whatever. We'll see how my trade feeler goes in the for sale section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 [quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='564024' date='Aug 9 2009, 10:27 AM']In my opinion Sadowsky's are amazing instruments in every way!! about 18 months ago i was buying and selling basses like crazy in search of "the one" Once i got hold of my NYC all that buying and selling stopped and ive had a good 18 months of pretty much just playing that bass for everything, gigs, studio/session work, rehearsals etc I dont see me ever selling it to be honest! Trouble is my Metro RS4 and NYC are very, very similar in sound/feel etc, so unfortunately because the NYC gets first dibs on anything i do, the Metro doesn't get used as much as it should. This is why i think a passive Fender would work well with my NYC as they would sound different enough to warrant using them for different projects or whatever. We'll see how my trade feeler goes in the for sale section [/quote] Hmm. What kind of different sound is there between a passive Fender Jazz and a Sadowsky Metro? Just wondering.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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