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Hey gang! I'll start by saying I've often been a bass brand snob, but life has taught me there's more than gear that I need money for, and recently I've gone around selling lots of stuff and downsizing. For context, it's been rare to see me buy a bass of less than £1k so this is a nice turn of events - and boy I've been missing out...! Recently I came across a Fender Precision MIM in Lake Placid Blue for £450 that I modded for just some bits and trades and now I have a very very very killer/competent bass with the EMG GZR P for about £520 net... After the cull and sorting money for some projects, wife invited me to 'keep the change and buy yourself something nice' - of course, it was gonna be a bass... I've just ordered it this morning so I'm hoping that forum will help me whilst I spend the week looking out the window - the reward? Pictures and a review of the Sire V5R in Mild Green (2nd Gen). It's in budget and didn't want to wait around or drive to collect etc, £399 free shipped via Thomann. I'm a sucker for pastel colours and even if I already have this on my Stingray, I was more interested in this combo rather than Natural/Sunburst. Having a Stingray and a Precision it made sense to get a Jazz for my 3rd wall hanger, and I'm set to myth bust that 'Sire is as good as MIA Fender / Better than MIM Fender' that I've been hearing for so long . Not expecting a miracle, just something to compliment the tones and playability of the Precision on stage whilst the Stingray covers all the recording ground and nice/safe gigs. I've not seen a lot about this particular bass, but rosewood fingerboard with blocks & bound, alongside passive electronics and roasted neck... Yep, way to go. Again, rosewood is the only board of interest I didn't have as the precision is maple and the stingray is ebony... ...I just wanted to invite folk to share their comments on this bass, positives? negatives? Picture for interest:

Ladies and gentlemen, the venue and promotors apologise for the sightly late start. This was due to the band ensuring their support act had a proper sound check.

Latest setup. I briefly was using a nano+ with a few extra pedals however I've decided to go go back to basics. This is a cheapo case off amazon (think it's a case for a Canon printer) and the board is a bit of flooring painted black. The reason I've went this route is simply so it fits into the front pocket of my bass case! EDIT: the Stomp looks like its not straight in the photo. It is. Plus. the power adapter fits in the case too. Should've shown that.

Have been looking for one of these for a while and picked up this Navy Metallic Sunburst one in mint condition with the protective plastic still on the truss rod and cavity covers. Really pleased to find one in this condition.

There's a lot to be said for it ...

I take one for each song. So if the set has 20 songs, I take one bass.

I’ve just had this ad pop up on FBook - seems as though there’s no real difference betwixt the two… just so everyone knows, I’m Jazz all the way, they’re good for metal too.

This could be very useful when playing to a click, to help you feel it as well as hear it:

For any Newcastle upon Tyne basschatters who are not going to St James Park to watch Leo’s offspring and local lad Sam Fender, we’ll be playing our eclectic mix of country and americana at the rather marvellous Billy Bootleggers on Stepney Bank in the Ouseburn tomorrow (Saturday 10th) kicking off at 6pm. I shall be murdering a selection of bass lines on both fretless bass and NS EUB.

Just rounding out the journey - here's the Noble on my board. It's early days but I have to say I'm really happy I ordered one. The IEM sound is the best I've ever had and, running into the FX return on my AG700, my amp sound is awesome (to my ears anyway) through my Barefaced cab/s! Bring on the festivals!! Have a good summer all 🙂

Fascinating! That’s an obscure bass. Yes, it’s a Revellation made by the independent builder from South Wales,Tony Revell. He was better known for building acoustic guitars and mandolins but in 1992 I commissioned him to make me a lovely acoustic bass. A few years later he developed a range of boutique electric basses - of which this is a rare example. Never knew that Mick Karn had one. Not many people did. He was a darned good luthier, though. Given that the date is post 1992 it’s unlikely that it was used on the RTC album. So there are a couple of possibilities given that they don’t give any details on the bass itself in the ad… a) it’s a 1990/91 custom order but more likely since it’s clearly one of the Revellation basses, then b) his wife can’t recall what it is and when it was bought - and memory simply got that particular detail wrong. Still a cool bass for a collector of basses and/or Karn, though!

This Maruszczyk “Jazznik” 6 I commissioned arrived with me today. A terrific instrument, it’s really just as good as a lot of the Fodera 6s I’ve owned.

I keep looking at the Sire P range...cos I need another bass (sic).

My blues rock trio Toredown are playing at the Black Horse - oldest pub in Ipswich - our second gig there in as many months. Kick-off at 9pm, come and say hi or heckle.

Especially with mail order brides.

As you might expect, I have heard an early version of the Monza and it was impressive. My Silverstone has been upgraded to a Monaco but of course I now have GAS for the 10”. I might as well just give @stevie my wallet!

"Ladies and gentlemen. We have come to the night's big prize-draw, a sponsored five-string Musicman Stingray. The lucky winner will pick this up in the dressing room at the end of the dark corridor in the basement, where our sponsor has his office. And the winner is ... ...

that didn't go down too well did it ? okkkky,,, seems no one likes Jonathan King. right lets try this one, this is by Rolf Harris.

After being booked by the Prince of Wales for coronation day, we've been asked back for the 17th.

I have visions of the above chaps enacting some SB song titles, this would certainly encourage a full and frank discussion: A MATTER OF TIME ONLY WHEN YOU LEAVE CROSS THE LINE MOTIVATION TO CUT A LONG STORY SHORT HOW MANY LIES MUSCLEBOUND FIGHT FOR OURSELVES NATURE OF THE BEAST

Thanks for booking us at Billy's 10th birthday party! We're going to finish up with a couple of covers by our favourite artists. First it's "Tie me kangaroo down, sport", then "Do you want to be in my gang?" Get Dancing!

It’s got the Jazzus headstock and the Sputnik body. It was either the Jazznik or Sputus

Or Spandau Ballet as they were better known 👍

Sound man to bass player, “I’ve set aside 15 minutes to dial in your sound.”

IMO Rob has already justified his right to be a member here by making me (two) pairs of pickup surrounds which greatly improve the appearance of my Fender Modern Player jazz 5er. I wish everyone was as helpful as Rob..

If you’re stuck for something to listen to I can recommend the album Jerusalem by Alpha Blondy, it’s a mixture of different song styles and Aston Barrett on bass, i like this one

Hi Rob, You are popping up on all sorts of threads which appeal to me and you are giving solid input. I am enjoying your contribution, welcome aboard. Owen

This one is a little different but I like the way the Bassline goes and Street Lover by the Morwells, not exactly sure if it’s Flabba playing here but he was in the band around this time , sounds like him

I've thankfully never had to use a backup, but I've seen many who have needed one who didn't bring one and have either had to stop the gig, try and restring or otherwise transcribe as they go, and it looks totally unprofressional. It's an anxiety I don't need

Who? It's a Jazz bass! The blurb seems to be pushing the finish and the player. Apart from the colour and signature is it any different from all the other Jazz basses?

I haven’t built one but Rod Elliott has a variable frequency crossover design that I guess would do the job?

This is a lovely looking Jazz from '78. Aged Olympic White, rosewood and blocks, lovely. Until..............you see the weight, 12 lbs 2.3 oz !! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225609795516?hash=item34876447bc%3Ag%3AWpkAAOSwro9kgdq6&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwBNlNo%2BP88iSpxz3%2BGeNvtuPeMBnwB%2FJUzlLm827NqvgcxznHetPtm8CAo91Yak91NV3gQO8tTOwmKps56wfRK4agIxuQO0eiaXDo8hgZBHvUQtqjnMVTZ9ps%2FiMY%2F3TxlFkbXOeIxAafIBr1Op20aNXo0hvhfwKxRl1WqIUjIL%2BDm2IEQQXxQNJxGd9tvPo1nM20Ou0mXKpksojXfnmU5bPTfLYQSxiS1c0N9fl4njh5%2BMDP8Ux%2BIwQFZL3POpvtQ%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR8CO84CUYg&LH_ItemCondition=4 Is that a record? I've never seen one that heavy. The shop seems to have a number of basses on consignment. Rob

Stingray.

Just the one, but I mostly play originals to an empty room. If I was getting paid to do a set of covers in a pub or something then I'd take 2 so I have a backup just in case. I saw a Pearl Jam tribute band a couple of years ago and they were great. The bassist must have played at least 5 different basses over the 1hr30m set. Jeff Ament played quite a wide range of basses over the course of their career so far and I really rated the bass player for going the extra mile to get it as spot on as possible. I was probably the only person in the venue who appreciated it though 😃

Two. A main one and a spare, unless I need a 3rd (fretless).

Just an update. Looks like we’ve raised £215 for Basstardz. I have send him £9.46 and should receive £132.43 soon from Gofundme to sent to him then the rest in 2-4 working days so he’ll have all the dosh next week. Thanks to all who were able to donate or share you truly are awesome people. Ive selected close as I expect it’s all us on here donating and all those who will have by now so I can get the money sooner for him.

Oh wow, that is shocking, we thought we had it bad but what happened to you is unbelievable. You are absolutely spot on with the singer/guitarist. We were very big U2 fans so lots of reverb on the vocals and delay/echo on the guitar. Great memory you have to remember that. So here are some pictures. They are not great and I hope the mods don't mind me posting them in here.

Oh, I know. Just teasing. 😄

Tony Revell guitar headstock https://www.soundaffects.com/acoustic-guitars-c96/tony-revell-1997-blues-legend-in-natural-pre-owned-p18237 A similar bass appeared on here a while ago Tony was a close family friend, did work on some of my basses and our kids were school mates. As far as I know he is still in the Shropshire / Welsh border.

"Here, would anyone like to play the tambourine?"

Seeing the title I had visions of Mr Morrison being admitted to the Psych Unit...phew!!

“Hope you enjoyed the show folks?! We’re passing a hat round now, please show your generosity by putting in whatever exposure you can give.”

"Thanks Mick (Mason) We really appreciate the payment in advance"..