JJ Bass

[quote name='geoffbyrne' post='1108483' date='Jan 30 2011, 07:06 PM']I have the 5er, but with the pre replaced with a John East URetro. It rocks. This is basically the later Jack bass (J pups instead of 'buckers) with a headstock. Considering how much love there is for Jacks, I'm always surprised how little people think of the B. Thu neck, flattish fingerboard, narrow-ish string spacing. Good action. Don't know about jazzes being 'thin' - on more than one occasion I've been told that people have never heard a bass sound so 'bassy' as my B - I believe a lot of reggae guys use Jacks & Bs. I paid £100 for mine used about 6 years ago. Thay tend not to get as much as a Jack. Get it. G.[/quote] Cheers G, Just hope I can grab a good deal on this one. The only bass I've ever had with twin jazz p'ups was a Status 1000 and from what could get out of it and the guys on YT the sound was quite thin. Fingers crossed on this one J

[quote name='Mcgiver69' post='1108277' date='Jan 30 2011, 04:30 PM']Here are a couple of videos of the 5 strings version, everything is the same except for the pups. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTsZDB_IMZ4"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTsZDB_IMZ4[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWur0IyCEl4&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWur0IyCEl4...feature=related[/url][/quote] cheers mate, just seen them, just wonder what the difference in sound is between the jazz and soapbar pick ups... One day I'll get my Jaydee! J

any more info out there? Whats is worth? Neck, sound? Sorry to be a pain, but I don't want to miss out on a deal! Cheers J

[quote name='hillbilly deluxe' post='1108188' date='Jan 30 2011, 02:54 PM']I really rate them.[/quote] thanks what basses could you compare them to? Would it be similar or better than a Status-washburn 1000? I've currently got a schecter custom 4 diamond, is the hohner a better all rounder? Cheers J

[quote name='Vinny' post='1108186' date='Jan 30 2011, 02:51 PM']The only thing I know about the B-bass is that a guy I know used to have a 5 string active one, it was a stunning thing to look at and had a lovely smooth sound or a fantastic growl when dug in hard. I regret not buying it a couple of years ago, in fact. I never heard him do any slappity stuff on it so don't know how they are for that side of things. Not much help, I know![/quote] thanks for that, I'm just not sure what they are worth! Can the twin jazz pick ups be a bit thin sounding? My old Status 1000 was a bit thin sounding...

bump please. anyone with info please let me know!!

Hi, I've been offered a Hohner B bass, the 4 string active through neck model, is it any good? It has 2 x jazz pick ups, 2 band EQ and the Stienburg bit, but its not headless. I play alot of Jazz Funk (Mark King sort of thing) will this bass be any good for all that? I've heard 'The Jack' on youtube, but never one of these being slapped to hell! What other basses does this compare to and what sort of value? Any help please!! Cheers J

this might an old thread but what the hell! Level 42 bass lines/songs to keep you on your toes (not always for speed) 43 Why Are You Leaving Dune Tune Love Games Almost There Sandstorm Theme To Margaret Love Meeting Love Woman 88 42 Foundation & Empire Return Of The Handsome Rugged Man Pursuit Of Accidents Last Chance The Chinese Way Are You Hearing (What I Hear) People Out Of Sight Out Of Mind The Machine Stops Hot Water Can't Walk You Home Standing In The Light True Believers Hours By The Window The Chant Has Begun World Machine Coup D'Etat Physical Presence I Sleep On My Heart Follow Me Fashion Fever To Be With You Again Children Say Heaven In My Hands Man If You Were Mine Set Me Up (live version) Forever Now All Over You The Sunbed Song The Bends (hypnotic) SleepTalking Dive Into The Sun MK solo and appearing... Influences (MK solo album, all of it) Just Like That (from Trash) Throwing Sevens (from Trash) Easy - from Nik Kershaws 'The Riddle Album' Dance Like Fred Astaire - Delegation, from the 'Dueces High' album The Cheiftans - Midge Ure, from the 'The Gift' album A Way You'll Never Be - Leisure Process (feat MK and Phil Gould) There are many more, but that a good start )

[quote name='Krysbass' post='1052668' date='Dec 9 2010, 01:03 PM']If it's an early one, this model is what later became the Thunder III - I own an almost mint 1984 Thunder III. The Westone Thunder III was the weapon of choice for Henry "King Thumb" Thomas in the BBC "Rockschool" TV series in the '80's and I can vouch for this bass being very good for the styles you mention. I was heavily into Level 42 when I bought my Thunder III, as I reckoned it had a few visual similarities to the Jaydees MK was playing at the time, without carrying the same price tag, which was out of my league! I don't slap much with my own Thunder III these days, but soloing the J pickup at the bridge gives a fingerstyle tone that's hard to beat and overall the tones available from this bass are very versatile. You mention that the bass you've been offered has 2 Precision pickups - I'm pretty sure only 1 was fitted as standard - unless you're maybe referring to the 2 "halves" of the Precision pickup? These basses came from Japan's legendary Matsumoku factory and were quality instruments made from good materials. Good examples are becoming harder to find, but secondhand prices (in my view) don't do that as much justice as it deserves. Typically, these change hands for £250 - £350 on Ebay, which is the main reason I've held onto mine since buying it new in 1985. I hope the above helps a bit, but also check out www.westone.info which is a mine of information on these basses.[/quote] Cheers for all the info, I've checked the website and actually emailed Henry Thomas too - never know, might get a reply! Thanks again for all the help J

[quote name='Musky' post='1053384' date='Dec 9 2010, 09:36 PM']Henry Thomas with his Westone [/quote] Thanks for that, I remember watching that with my old man as a kid Sounds like you could dial alot more out of that bass, almost like a Fernandes Fab170 - the Alembic copy one anyway. Looks like it might be a better choice than a newer yamaha tbr1004, or others!! If I get that one, you'll soon be seeing it on youtube!! Sound also reminds me of Paul Tubbs Williams sound early 80's ish... I think he used Aria, Musicman and maybe a precision... Check out Light Of The Worlds Soho to hear that Musicman sing!! J

[quote name='Krysbass' post='1052668' date='Dec 9 2010, 01:03 PM']If it's an early one, this model is what later became the Thunder III - I own an almost mint 1984 Thunder III. The Westone Thunder III was the weapon of choice for Henry "King Thumb" Thomas in the BBC "Rockschool" TV series in the '80's and I can vouch for this bass being very good for the style you mention. I don't slap much with my own Thunder III these days, but soloing the J pickup at the bridge gives a fingerstyle tone that's hard to beat and overall the tones available from this bass are very versatile. You mention that the bass you've been offered has 2 Precision pickups - I'm pretty sure only 1 was fitted as standard - unless you're maybe referring to the 2 "halves" of the Precision pickup? These basses came from Japan's legendary Matsumoku factory and were quality instruments made from good materials. Good examples are becoming harder to find, but secondhand prices (in my view) don't do that as much justice as it deserves. Typically, these change hands for £250 - £350 on Ebay, which is the main reason I've held onto mine since buying it new in 1985. I hope the above helps a bit, but also check out www.westone.info which is a mine of information on these basses.[/quote] Thanks mate, I can't find anything on youtube, but I like the looks of the bass and by what you say it'll be versatile enough to give a good slappin' !! Thanks for the help J

Hi all, I've been offered a Westone Thunder 2a active from the early 80's, it has a jazz pick up and 2 precisions and plenty of switches! Can anyone tell me about these basses, sound wise ? I play alot of Jazz-Funk and funk, alot of Mark King style slap & fingerstyle - will thbis be any good for that? I use 30-90's normally so I should be able to get a brighter tone, but is the bass any good?? Also, whats it worth?? Any help or sound links would be appreciated, theres nothing on youtube about this bass!! Thanks