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Where's my thing? - Rush
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I’ve been trying to come up with an unpopular opinion here, but the truth is I pick up my Jazz and say, ah, this sounds nice and plays great. Then I pick up my P and say… well, sounds nice, plays great! There’s a lot to be said for knowing each sound well and when to deploy it. There’s so much territory can be covered with two pickups (or one!) with different strings and playing techniques. It’s also fine to stick everything on full and not overthink it😁 This reminds me that I’ve never actually had flats on my Jazzes. Some homework to do there.
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I’ve owned a couple of these and they are bloody decent basses, top quality all rounder. I’d have it if I wasn’t in the process of selling a bass. Good luck- 1 reply
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Hunting High And Low - Aha
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I'm a bit late to the party on this, but the Peavey Vypyr VIP 3. I've gigged mine with guitar and bass. I would happily buy another. -
They do them on 5 string? Colour me interested … my sire v7 is a bit bright though otherwise very jazz bass. Maybe it needs flats …
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I wonder who manufacturers them for Harley Benton. I might try a set for curosity.
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Looking For Clues - Robert Palmer
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If it’s a sanded down sub neck there’s likely still some flecks of black in the wood. I had mine sanded and the luthier said he’d have had to sand too much off to get it all out - mine was a Sterling profile neck though.
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£22 for two sets of D'Addario Nickel on Amazon
Woodinblack replied to skidder652003's topic in Accessories and Misc
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Wow - they still going? Haven't seen them since the mid 90s!
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Looking For Satellites - Bowie
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Great band name 😎
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We allowed straps, leads, and consumables, so a stand seems OK to me.
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Dancing Out In Space - Bowie
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For Sale - Origin Effects DCX Bass - £199
jimbobothy replied to pilotbicycles's topic in Effects For Sale
@Paddy777- 1 reply
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I never quite understood Jazzes back in the day. Loved the look, the balance. and that scooped sound for slap and pick work, and the bridge pickup for fingerstyle, but making them work in the mix in a band context (especially one with heavy guitars) was always a bit of a challenge. Two things fixed that - firstly, and most obviously, dial the bridge pickup down about 20% from maximum, or, if you have a pan, dial it a bit more towards the neck pickup. Instant barky mids. Different to the mids on a P, but just as punchy. Secondly, compression. Jazzes LOVE compression. Don't be afraid of adding loads, the amount of additional thickness you get is worth the small loss of dynamics. I don't play Jazzes any more, but that's what worked for me.
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Nicely specced bass here for not a lot of money if you can collect - Markbass pre, Panga Panga and Walnut neck, licensed Hipshot Ultralites. Should be lightweight with a good low B as well. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/127101673259
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All the cool kids are doing this now. -
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For sale this new MUSIC MAN STINGRAY 5 SPECIAL - SEA BREEZE - ROASTED ! I receive it as trade from a shop in France! So if you want a new Bass with a better price here we go! Price : 2500€ plus shipping from spain👋🏽 The StingRay 5 Special! Reimagined and rebuilt from the ground up. New 5-BOLT SCULPTED NECK JOINT provides uninhibited access to all 22 stainless steel frets atop roasted maple necks. REFINED BODY CONTOURS, rounded for more comfort in any playing position while retaining that revered, iconic StingRay sound. REVOICED with POWERFUL NEODYMIUM PICKUPS. The new and improved StingRay electronics feature powerful neodymium magnets, bringing you more output and a wider range of sounds. 18-VOLT 3-BAND PREAMP, newly designed for extra clean headroom, lets you dial in everything from modern punch to classic, vintage tones. LIGHTWEIGHT PERFORMANCE. The overall reduction in weight is a much-welcomed feature of the new Stingray Special. Select body woods, improved contours, and lightweight hardware provide greater overall balance for extra comfort and a more enjoyable playing experience. REENGINEERED HARDWARE. Lightweight tuning machines create a more balanced neck while still providing ultra-reliable tuning stability. Optimized, modernized, yet so familiar, the new StingRay bass is tailor-made for today's most discerning players https://www.woodbrass.com/basses-electriques-5-cordes-music-man-stingray-special-5-sea-breeze-mhs-p374898.html-
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I was playing devil's advocate. I think more likely some people get a sound/feel they really like and simply aren't motivated to try hard with other instruments. Me, I get motivated by playing different instruments.
