stingrayPete1977

They should have left them alone, just a new badge which would have been cheaper but no they messed around with them.

Everyone has different ideas about what is expensive and too valuable to gig anyway.

[quote name='ead' timestamp='1414485222' post='2589621'] With apologies to the OP for the minor thread hijack, I spend a good while trying various F*****r and clone JBs to find one that rang my bell. All to no avail, so ended up commissioning ACG to build me one to my spec. Too early on to show you any pics I'm afraid. Cost wise it will be a good chunk less then the MIA Fenders. [/quote] I don't mind a hi Jack, we are chatting basses on bass chat I considered an over water built to my spec a few years ago, I've since gone all five string so in a way I'm glad I didn't!

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1414453462' post='2589542'] Another vote for Sandberg here. I love my TM5, it just sounds right and it's dead easy to play. [/quote] I will check out the TM5s again not really a proper jazz bass and as I like Lakland then a 55-02 would fit the bill for me I think but you never know one might just take my fancy.

[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1414451847' post='2589529'] This is right up my street. Almost got one a couple of weeks ago but the price was a bit high for me. [url="http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_guitars_detail.asp?stock=13112815564616"]http://www.guitargui...=13112815564616[/url] [/quote] I am not so keen on the colour

[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1414448318' post='2589478'] Interesting colour. I didn't know they came with clear guards. I agree, a black one would really set it off. It's a shame they dropped the black sparkle, the whole look was what convinced me to get mine. As I said earlier (I think), I was never knocked out by the tone. This was the most I've ever spent on a bass and felt a bit let down. It's just felt too warm and round compared to my (at the time) Highway1 jazz. I see me to lack the growl I was looking for. In all other respects it was perfect. Funny thing though, when I got it converted to a PJ, complete with Nordsrands, it still had that warm tone. [/quote] I have gritty/growl covered with various Stingrays which I will continue to use at every gig with a Jazz for the smoother numbers so that does not bother me so much, If I wanted an all in one bass I would defo have a Lakland 55-94 or the new 55-14 in tobacco.

The one im going to look at has a clear guard but it needs a black one?http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_guitars_detail.asp?stock=12061516390949

What a ridiculous situation it is to not be able to buy new Genz amps and cabs! Fecking Fender.

My Stagg feels really easy to play compared to my DB, both have Spirocore weichs fitted. A few lessons would be a starting point imo, you could try the teachers DB then too.

PJDJ5 Thats cool! I like the blocks and the colour matched headstocks, usual Lakland build quality?

The shuttle max 9.2 is brilliant, the foot controller is good, made of metal and has a really long lead on it,I suppose a mute switch would have been nice but other than that it's awesome, power wise it's never broke a sweat with a single 2x12T cab, any venue where you would start running out of puff would have a proper pa with fold back wedgees. What one person finds compared to another may be bass related too,a lot of stingray users appear to like the big shuttle heads, they work together well for some reason, saying that I used a jazz bass for years with my 6.0 and was more than happy.

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1414322851' post='2588159'] The Overwater is now even cheaper. I'd say that you could easily move this on at no loss if it didn't do it for you. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/247011-overwater-jazz-5-string-bass-was-l1100-reduced-to-l975/ [/quote] That is a good price isn't it, I'm not mad for the colour and I want rosewood to be different as all my stingrays are maple.

Got a list of basses at various shops ready to go at on Saturday, charcoal Lakland DJ5 is now looking favourite but I've got a whole range of multiple fenders to try at a few places,I will try every single one and if I like one I'm going to grab it regardless of the colour within reason Got a nice gig for it Saturday night too!

That's was my plan if this one split but it's been fine so far

I love my TU 2 , very well built and works well but they do munch batteries so I've got a mains power supply (cheap maplins one) and a multi plug lead that also feeds my Fishman Plat Pro when playing Double Bass. The bright colour leds probably eat the battery but with the mains plug I keep it plugged into my tuner out and switched on all night. Handles low B and the upright bass no problems, the poly function is fun but pointless Edit, im lying I have a Polytune 2 not a TU2!

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1414341766' post='2588420'] I can't agree. Almost all music is good only in its genre, but rubbish outside of it. Good punk is rubbish classical, and vice versa, imo. (Other genres are available...). [/quote] Well I can't agree then check out some postmodern jukebox cover versions on youtube and report back to my office at breaktime

[quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1414327225' post='2588226'] I'd buy the same thing again. (Shuttle 6.0 combo and the ext cab) [/quote] All my gear (three amps and both cabs) is Genz and all no longer made so we well be fighting over the classifieds! In light of that probably some bergantino cabs and three new class d heads, not sure what but I bet bass direct would be happy that day!

Just making a list now, only Thomann has the Oly white USA deluxe in stock, Andertons say ready to ship from their suppliers, what does that actually mean, why 2 weeks? are they getting it from Thomanns! Guitar Guitar pre order only but they do have the black and maple at least worth trying out? PMT have a burst 2012 Standard model to try. Bass Gallery have the Oly white RW Tort but in a Standard USA not Deluxe? Can you think of anywhere else to visit in person?, I want to gig it Saturday!

I've just 'discussed' my shopping trip next saturday over a nice 3 course meal, went quite well Jazz Deluxe looking OK :-D (Russ we are on if you're still up for it?)

Ah I dont like a deep neck either, so that could be the squier out for me too, I'm not keen on the look of the modern player. The Ibanez is really nice, I use one at practice some weeks as the front man in our trio has one, good B string, good preamp and pickups, nice neck, nice bass

Sad news Must be the biggest bass player losses since I've been on bass chat unless I've forgotten a big one? RIP Jack.

Rebop 5 on my list too but I'm meant to be jazz shopping! Did anyone mention the rule regarding images of a photographic nature or the purchase of said article not taking place?

I find them easy enough to play but also a solution to a problem I dont have and the B string although good was no better or worse than a good 35" scale bass. I'm more likely to get a bass with no frets than fanned frets to be honest

[quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1414166699' post='2586677'] A used Yamaha BBNE2 would be within your budget. I have one and it has completely cured my 5-string GAS. [/quote] They are VERY nice basses with awesome build quality, but I just want some form of Jazz again

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1414145901' post='2586339'] Eww!! Not content with allowing a strange old man (who likes children) into your house while everyone's asleep, you want him to... ...oh God no, it hardly bears thinking about. Merry Christmas!! [/quote] It's only once a year, close my eyes and think of Stingrays!