bubinga5 Posted September 26, 2009 Posted September 26, 2009 What would you go for if it was in front of you...im going to buy a super jazz..(i got GAS see) just wondering what you guys/gals would go for..Ok i know this is subjective, but what instrument do you think comes out on top.. Or is it so close that its hard to disipher? Alleva Sadowsky Mike Lull Low End Celinder Nordstrand Dingwall feel free to add Quote
Hoppo75 Posted September 26, 2009 Posted September 26, 2009 Sadowsky all the way for me, only reason being one of my heroes is an endorsee (Michael Rhodes), and thats enough for me. Quote
7string Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 I was going to say that as well Nordstrand have a really strong following (see owners club on Talkbass) and are available trhough Bass Direct. Low End are another with a great reputation. Then there's Mike Lull... Not very helpful am I ?? Sorry. Quote
Bigwan Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 I haven't played them all, but I think you'd be hard pressed to beat Celinder (I just don't know how a bass can get much better than that!)... I'm not going to recount my missed Celinder story again... sniff... Quote
Chopthebass Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 I attended an evening with Sheldon Dingwall at Axe Music here in Calgary and I am now converted to Dingwall Super J basses. There are so many innovations on that bass that you just are unaware of, and they truly do make for a great sounding bass. The fanned fret system takes about 5 minutes to get used to. The first thing you notice is the consistent string tension across the board, and an amazing dynamic tone. And they employ dual-density construction for the J. This means they use walnut for the top half of the body and alder for the lower wing. Bizarre I know but My Dingwall is convinced it improved the low B having a more dense wood for the top wing. Quote
bassatnight Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 Played a few high enders but it's Sadowsky all the way for me! Quote
bh2 Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 As they're all copies I'd suggest you go for the real deal and try some Fenders. Just my 2 pence. Quote
sshorepunk Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 Sei Jazz 5 I would also check out Nordstrand right now! 34" or 35" scale? I like to stick with 34" which does put a few basses of my list, which is unfortunate cos I miss some great stuff like overwater!! T Quote
tischbein Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 Nothing like the real deal.... played Sados and liked them, but the way the artificially produce the sound thru their way to powerful active electronics is no big deal. Anyone with a good preamp can produce that sound. Passive though, they sound absolutely average... nothing like the real deal... Quote
ezbass Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 For another homegrown make how about Overwater? Quote
lozbass Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 It all depends on what you're looking for - if it's a modern super J tone, then I'd stick with Sei (though within and beyond your list, there are some superb alternatives). If it's a more traditional super J, then Allevas are worth checking out. The alternatives are fewer in the second case - it may be worth checking out some old Fenders. My experience is that - beyond all the disputation and some possibly ill-informed prejudice - there are some very good Fender Js from both the '60s and '70s. A lot of careful research is required though (fun in its own right!) Quote
mrcrow Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 [quote name='bubinga5' post='609623' date='Sep 26 2009, 09:23 PM']What would you go for if it was in front of you...im going to buy a super jazz..(i got GAS see) just wondering what you guys/gals would go for..Ok i know this is subjective, but what instrument do you think comes out on top.. Or is it so close that its hard to disipher? Alleva Sadowsky Mike Lull Low End Celinder Nordstrand Dingwall feel free to add[/quote] shuker Quote
Gwilym Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 (edited) after playing a Sadowsky Tokyo, Celinder J5 Update, and Atelier Z M265 back to back, I would go for an Atelier. [url="http://www.atelierz.co.jp/atelierzm265.htm"]http://www.atelierz.co.jp/atelierzm265.htm[/url] [url="http://www.atelierz.co.jp/atelierzcoll23.htm"]http://www.atelierz.co.jp/atelierzcoll23.htm[/url] Edited September 27, 2009 by Gwilym Quote
iamthewalrus Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 [quote name='ezbass' post='610043' date='Sep 27 2009, 03:03 PM']For another homegrown make how about Overwater?[/quote] +1. Cheers, iamthewalrus Quote
7string Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 [quote name='mrcrow' post='610135' date='Sep 27 2009, 05:15 PM']what makes a super jazz, super[/quote] Not being made by Fender :brow: (personal opinion based on personal experience). Quote
leschirons Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 Nice list but you forgot this one. Quote
7string Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 OOOOOO I do like that The F bass take on the J. Quote
leschirons Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 [quote name='7string' post='610474' date='Sep 28 2009, 12:04 AM']OOOOOO I do like that The F bass take on the J.[/quote] Ain't it just. Looks even better in natural. Quote
Ou7shined Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 This would have been a good thread to link to had the "why buy an expencive bass" thread was still active. Quote
Golchen Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 I vote for Fender Reggie Hamilton Custom shop. Quote
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