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[quote name='funkle' post='1365619' date='Sep 7 2011, 07:13 PM']Wow, I leave the house for while and a ton of replies! Thanks Eude for your suggestions. This 'Pubic Peace' company looks really interesting and are 'production' enough that getting a 5 string medium scale wouldn't cost the earth. I'll definitely be looking at them further! Thanks for all the help everybody, I've got loads to investigate now. Pete[/quote] No bother at all mate, happy to help. Being a fan of "shorter" scales myself, I genuinely hope you find the right instrument, those Public Peace guys seem to be on the money though, in more ways than one! [quote name='derrenleepoole' post='1365660' date='Sep 7 2011, 07:45 PM']I'm really loving that Public gear stuff too. It's great to see a company that has such a clear vision, with a good consistent range of products. The whole, look, vibe and attention to detail are really nice. I now have major gas for a shortie jazz, and I'm very serious about getting one. It would be nice to own some decent gear for a change, instead of budget ones all the time, and these are well priced to me.[/quote] Go on mate, you know you want to

[quote name='lobematt' post='1365359' date='Sep 7 2011, 03:15 PM']The basses seem to be really well priced though, has anyone played on of these? I could be tempted...[/quote] I've never played one, but I've been watching the range expand and the whole operation become a lot slicker over the last couple of years. There's a load of video content on the site and all the kit looks and sounds top notch! I'd be seriously tempted if I had any spare cash kicking about. Perhaps once my terrific honeymoon credit card mauling has been paid off. Would love a little Jazz Bass Shorty... Eude

Pete, took the liberty of emailing Public Peace about this. Here's their response... "hello, thanks. Yes, we can build one, no problem. a standard elwood 5 passive medium would be cost about 900,-€ and we need 6 weeks for build this instrument greetings adrian" Tempted?... Eude

[quote name='derrenleepoole' post='1364970' date='Sep 7 2011, 09:35 AM']The range is very impressive, and the price is good too. There's another 30" jazz near the bottom of the page that is all black and looks sick man! Even the bass amps look amazing! I now have major GAS for these too beauties: Just when you think the dust has settled...... [/quote] Ha ha, yeah that black one in particular is very very nice! They've been making these basses for a good year or so now too and they seem to be selling in their online store. I love the look of their amps too, but man they are expensive... Eude

[quote name='derrenleepoole' post='1364953' date='Sep 7 2011, 09:19 AM']Wow, that 30" sunburst jazz looks amazing. Price seems very good too. Thanks a lot for this. Bookmarked for further drooling [/quote] I know, I've been drooling over them for a while now. All their stuff looks pretty slick too. Not many peeps out there investing in decent quality short scale basses, but these guys seem to be in to it Eude

[quote name='henry norton' post='1364949' date='Sep 7 2011, 09:11 AM']If you're prepared to lose an inch the 31" Birdsong Hy5 string is to all intents and purposes a production bass. Otherwise, have you thought about getting yourself a standard Jazz 5 and getting a custom made, medium-scale neck for it?[/quote] +1 for the custom neck! Lots of "donor" basses from Squier >> [url="http://www.squierguitars.com/products/search.php?partno=0301575532"]http://www.squierguitars.com/products/sear...rtno=0301575532[/url] [url="http://www.squierguitars.com/products/search.php?partno=0326760521"]http://www.squierguitars.com/products/sear...rtno=0326760521[/url] [url="http://www.squierguitars.com/products/search.php?partno=0300575500"]http://www.squierguitars.com/products/sear...rtno=0300575500[/url] I reckon the Birdsong might be too much of a departure from your "norm", plus it's going down the custom route and ain't exactly cheap either... Eude

Hey Pete, not sure if this will be a goer, but you should maybe check these guys out >> [url="http://www.public-peace.de/"]http://www.public-peace.de/[/url] They do Short and Medium scale Jazz basses >> [url="http://www.public-peace.de/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=316&Itemid=308"]http://www.public-peace.de/index.php?optio...&Itemid=308[/url] No 5 String Medium Scale Jazz Basses as yet, but they might be working on one, as they've done a 5 String Short Scale P Bass! >> [url="http://www.public-peace.de/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=318&Itemid=310"]http://www.public-peace.de/index.php?optio...&Itemid=310[/url] Their take on a P Bass ain't so nice, but the J Bass is nicely tweaked yet retains it's classic look. The YouTube videos of their instruments sound very nice too. You should drop them an email and see what they're up to... Hope that helps matey, Eude

Amazing! Just Amazing! Eude

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[quote name='GreeneKing' post='1358698' date='Sep 1 2011, 12:48 PM']I realise that they are very new to the market but you could have a look at Dave Perry's 3 way EAD cabs Bob. You have the option then of attenuating the mid ranged driver and the tweeter to suit your requirements. They are built to Dave's very high standards and if you were at the Moffat Bass Bash (I think you were) you may know how good his prototype sounded in the back to back comparisons. Yes I'm a fan and Dave's a friend but regardless they are well worth a look. [url="http://www.extendedaudiodesign.co.uk/"]http://www.extendedaudiodesign.co.uk/[/url] Peter[/quote] +1,000,000

[quote name='funkypenguin' post='1352457' date='Aug 26 2011, 02:17 PM']33" really is the way forward! ive been set on having it since i played a Fodera Garrison Imperial last year, ive never had such an effortless playing experience![/quote] That's exactly the same experience that turned me on to 33"! I was over in Boston in 2003 and was very lucky to be allowed a noodle, the bass was effortless to play, not really my kinda tone, but man it felt great! Eude

[quote name='funkypenguin' post='1351942' date='Aug 26 2011, 01:52 AM']sure, if you're interested and dont mind me going OT somewhat its a tentative spec and still subject to change, since it will be a while before i place my order (once ive graduated most likely) 6 string Shuker Uberhorn elite 5 piece maple/wenge thru neck 33" scale ebony/rosewood fingerboard 26 frets (small) Ash body Poplar burl/Chestnut burl top 17.5mm string spacing Brass nut Gotoh 707 ultralite tuners EMG DC pickups Fully adjustable ramps/thru fingerboard Shuker/Fodera/East 3 band preamp Its based on my main bass (the customised Indie 606) with a few detailed alterations (shorter scale, more frets, striking top wood and different preamp) yeah, thats what ive heard people say before i love the look of ebony boards, but ive seen some stunning rosewood boards too so im still not too sure which to go for. cant wait to see your bass come to life![/quote] Lovely sounding spec mate 33"er too, it's the way forward for sure! Eude

[quote name='Darkstrike' post='1351793' date='Aug 25 2011, 09:39 PM']Yeah, great choice with the Black Beauties![/quote] Just ordered some for myself too On a side note That bass looks incredible! Eude

[quote name='funkypenguin' post='1350941' date='Aug 25 2011, 01:51 AM']OK, you've gotten some beautiful wood put on your basses the bloodwood fingerboard on your 5 and the top on your shuker 6 come to mind the only top wood ive liked more than that is the top wood on that Uberhorn, so il be asking for something similar from Jon when i get around to ordering something special Out of interest, how does Ebony compare to rosewood playing and sound wise?[/quote] Thanks dude, makes me think wonder the combo of that bloodwood board and amboyna top from the shuker might have looked like, maybe once I've managed to learn how to save money, however I was thinking more along the lines of a Koa top for the next one, hmmm... So you're thinking of going for a custom? Would be keen to hear the specs As far as Ebony vs Rosewood goes, I don't think there'll be much in it as they're both very very hard woods. Rosewood tends to not get used for fretless as it has a slightly more open grain which means it wears out quicker. If anything, I guess the ebony will have a slightly more pronounced high end, what with the tighter grain and it being ever so slightly harder, maybe a little more aggressive sounding perhaps? All guess work to be honest, as I've never had an ebony fingerboard before, I just went with it this time for a change Eude

I should really add, the choice of woods really isn't "my skill", it's really down to the luthiers who build these basses interpreting the nonsense folks like me come out with. I reckon I'm more lucky than skilled Eude

[quote name='funkypenguin' post='1350698' date='Aug 24 2011, 08:39 PM']You've certainly an eye for picking lovely pieces of wood!! Your shuker was my favourite bass that Jon's produced, till the 5 string uberhorn thats on his homepage came along Looking forward to seeing this develop![/quote] Thanks dude, much appreciated I can't wait to see this bass come to life too! Eude

[quote name='pantherairsoft' post='1350284' date='Aug 24 2011, 02:20 PM']Indeed - I've been an Overwater Nickels man for aaaaages. IMHO I'll most likely return to them as well. A friend has used BB's for ages and having spent some time playing his bass I find the tension to be a little lower on the BB's, which my fingers like. Also the tonal comparison I find is very similar, certainly nothing that a minute tweak on the mid dial doesnt sort out. The big sellin point at the mo, being that I'm on stage with the drum & bass project, is that they look Awesom [/quote] Cool, I may well order some up from the states, see how I get on with them Cheers, Eude

[quote name='pantherairsoft' post='1349266' date='Aug 23 2011, 06:12 PM']They certainly don't. It's being string with Black Beauties before it's shipped and then it's all mine! [/quote] I thought you were an Overwater String devotee? Any reason for the change? I was thinking about trying out the Black Beauties too, but was concerned about losing the mid rangy growl you get from some Nickels... Cheers, Eude

Looks amazing pal! You must be giddy as a school girl right now! Eude

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[quote name='Musicman20' post='1342943' date='Aug 17 2011, 11:48 AM']Has anyone tried the Mayones basses that Mark @ Bass Direct has in stock? Im widening my scope and basically looking at everything, not fussed which store its from, but would rather it be one where I can go if any problems. The Mayones Jabba Classic is a very pretty bass in dirty sunburst. Some of my recent orders I made have been cancelled so Im back on the Jazz hunt.[/quote] I think [b]haimesy[/b] on here has one, at least a regular Jabba, might be worth shooting him a PM, he's one of the good guys

Hey Ant, did this bass ever get finished? Really like the spec, would love to see some pics... Eude

One last try. Did this bass ever get finished? Would love to see some pics... Eude

[quote name='cocco' post='1340857' date='Aug 15 2011, 04:44 PM']If I was to do this it would be purely in the pursuit of dirty tone, but without loosing low end thump. I've tried using a distortion pedal through my orange gear but to little avail, the low just went home and took it's ball with it. I'm imagining to get what I'm after I'd probably need a 100w valve amp and a 4x10 to compete with my AD200 and 8x10? Can anyone recommend a guitar rig for bass to bring the dirt? I'd have thought an orange 4x12 would have the right tonal characteristics, a Marshall B cab would probably do too but I wouldn't know where to start with the head? JJ burnels hi watt tone would be great but those old hi watts aren't cheap. Maybe a Marshall JCM or an Orange?[/quote] I think Cass Lewis from Skunk Anansie and Timmy C from RATM both run a "bass" bass amp and an "effects" bass amp, giving their dirty tone a lot more welly. Cass was using Eden rigs last time I heard (albeit a while ago) and Tim has bounced between Ashdown and Ampeg for the last few years... Eude

I used to do this a long long time ago. I had a DOD Chorus pedal that had two outputs, I'd run one into my bass amp, think it was a Carlsboro Stinger, and the other into a Laney guitar combo. I used to have a lot of issues with, arguably cheap ass, effects not cutting through well, and being in a 3 piece being able to fill in and get a bit louder during solos was pretty important. I ended up only using my effects on the line going into the guitar amp, leaving a bass signal untouched and it worked real nice These days I'm not all the bothered about using all those effects plus I can't be bothered carrying two amps around Cheers, Eude