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[quote name='Vibrating G String' post='1288512' date='Jul 1 2011, 02:48 AM']Isn't the default for both the Ultra Jazz and P's series? This is why the S1 was a failure on the P because it made it sound thin switching to parallel.[/quote] Yeah I think you're right. That's why I had no interest in installing a switch!

I put some Dimarzio Ultra Jazz (split humbuckers) in my jazz and I've found the neck pickup to be far more useful than it ever was before. It's really full, punchy and rounded but still retains plenty of clarity. Might be worth a look for an easy solution!

[quote name='KevB' post='1287654' date='Jun 30 2011, 01:19 PM']Glad you got it sorted. It's ages since I did it but I think I changed some of the note positions from the ones that are in GP version (play same notes but not necessarily on same fret/string combo as is on the original GP file) maybe on the 2nd half of the verses IIRC which made it easier for me, once I'd got it down OK. It was a more interesting line than I was expecting it to be, shows what a talent Lynott was. I think even Phil simplified it a bit for live work where he was singing along as well though![/quote] Yeah that's exactly what I did! The positions were nonsense on some of it - particularly the second half of the verse like you say. Much easier to go to 3rd fret on the G instead of leaping up to 13th on the A, especially when it's in the middle of quite a quick phrase!

Thanks for all the help guys, I pretty well nailed it last night! Had a much better evening of practice on Tues, and most of it kinda clicked into place. I did use the Guitar Pro version in the end, although I started by just learning the chord changes, and then learned all the little runs and phrases. It's sounding pretty good (although still needs a little polish!). I think the main trouble I had is that the all the little runs and phrases, despite not being anything overly challenging, just didn't feel at all natural to me. If someone had said "here's the chords, write a bass part" it almost certainly wouldn't have been very much like Phil Lynotts bassline! Thanks again all!

It's seriously worth trying out a Sandberg Basic if you can find one somewhere near. Very comfortable to play, nice slim neck and easy action, sounds AMAZING, surprisingly versatile for a single humbucker, Glockenklang preamp is great, true passive bypass, hand built in Germany - the quality is unbelievable for the money! Since I got mine a few months back my old trusty Jazz doesn't really get used any more. I paid £550 for one on BassChat in mint condition (once I'd given it a good setup and polished the frets), which is not much money for such a great bass! I was in PMT in Brum the other week, tried out quite a few basses and then plugged a Sandberg Basic in - nothing came close, in terms of feel or sound. I think I may have found the one! By the way, I don't work for them!

[quote name='Clarky' post='1284744' date='Jun 27 2011, 10:43 PM']This is quite cool - plays it audibly over tab and guitar chords - sounds fairly close to me [url="http://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/thin-lizzy-the-boys-are-back-in-town-bass-tab-s19634t3"]http://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/thin-lizzy-...ss-tab-s19634t3[/url] Edit: and it can play at half speed which is useful when learning it[/quote] Cheers Clarky, that's really useful! Seems to be the most accurate version I've seen so far. I've gotta have it down for Wednesday, so I think I'll have a crack at that one tmrw night. Thanks again all!

Thanks for all the help guys, it's kinda what I was doing anyway. I was just hoping that someone knew of a TAB which had the bones of it with all of the important runs and fills on it too, 'cause I can't be arsed to stay up late figuring it out for myself! Back to it I s'pose..........

All the ones I can find are either wrong or too simplified, and the GuitarPro version I've got is too busy and the fingering's all over the place!!! I need to learn this IN A HURRY so if anyone can point me in the direction of a decent TAB I'd be grateful! Ta

+1 on the TRB. They are great build quality, excellent sound and playability. I like the G&L but the neck just feels too chunky and awkward for me.

[quote name='stringintheshade' post='1279942' date='Jun 23 2011, 06:18 PM']Interested in that with the natural finish. And an easy upgrade. But the pups would add another 100 unless I can find one second hand. Could always do the pups later. The Ibanez SR500 shape looks verrrry similar... much between them?[/quote] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=121667&hl=best+%A3200+bass+ever"]Best £200 bass ever![/url] If you check out my thread there, I bought one in VGC for £70! The whole project cost £200; Bass, pickups, CTS wiring kit and Wilkinson bridge!!! I owned a BB414 before, and IMHO this RBX is better sounding. I felt the BB was lacking a bit of grunt sonically.

I know I bang on about it but..... Yamaha RBX270 and some Dimarzio Model P/Js. Versatile, punchy, easy to play, well built, etc, etc. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=121667&hl=best+%A3200+bass+ever"]Best £200 bass ever[/url]!

I've got Ultra Jazz in mine and they are killer! Silent and mega punchy and responsive, although if you're after a vintage sorta sound I would look elsewhere. They sound incredible, although not like a trad single coil sound. I've tried various pickups in my jazz including SDs and the Dimarzios are by far the best IMHO. I've also got model p/j in my RBX, although obviously I can't really do a direct comparison for you. I picked my Ultras up for 89.99 a couple of months ago, and there were a few places online doing them for that price. Incredible value!

So I guess that as I've got split coil pickups I wouldn't notice any difference anyway! I'll find something else to spend my hard-earned on.... ......like another sandberg! ;-)

Definitely doesn't seem worth the money to me then.

Hey people, just noticed this on ebay. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Texas-Customs-Gold-Jazz-Bass-controls-also-fits-fender-/300570078757?pt=Guitar&hash=item45fb5f6e25"]Texas Customs Gold[/url] Anyone seen or used one of these before? Seems a lot of dosh for a passive control system, I can't believe they really sound THAT much better than a standard CTS wiring kit.

Definitely a Yamaha RBX270 IMHO. Better construction quality and playability than Squiers and pretty much anything else in this price range (and some more expensive instruments!). Easy to modify (see mine [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=121667&hl=best+%A3200+bass+ever"]Best £200 bass ever![/url]). You can get a brand new one for about £180 (last time I looked) and a decent used one for comfortably under £100. Great value! The 270 is definitely better than the 170; solid alder body and better tuners.

Sandberg California JM or JJ Supreme. Awesome, awesome basses for the money. True passive bypass on the Glockenklang preamp with no volume drop. Check it out..... You'd probably have enough change for a bit of DIY too!

Evening all! Just wondered if anyone might like to hazard a guess at how much my USA Standard Jazz might be worth. Owned from new ('98) in good condition for age. Couple of dings on the back of the neck. Lake Placid Blue ( V nice!) with rosewood 'board, through-body stringing, brand new Dimarzio Ultra Jazz pickups fitted and would give the stock pickups with it. I could sell it for less with the original pickups back in, and sell the Dimarzio's seperately. Comes in original hardcase which is a little battered and all the feet have snapped off (still, I'd rather the case take a battering than the bass!) Answers on a postcard......

Red tort or black without a doubt!

I think I find the rbx neck a little slimmer than my jazz, but not as slim as an ibanez.

[quote name='Kongo' post='1253376' date='Jun 2 2011, 12:20 AM']Difference it has over the RBX170 is a pan pot and single volume instead of 2 x volume.[/quote] And it has a solid Alder body instead of Agathis, and better quality tuners, just for the info of the OP. If you can afford a little more, the Ibanez SR300 is absolutely unbelievable for the money! I think there was a favorable review in BGM a while back (should be on their site). IMHO it's about the best [b]active[/b] budget bass around.

That looks awesome dude! You really got lucky with the wood on that one! Doesn't look dissimilar to the current SR600 actually.....

If I was doing a modded/bitsa Fender style bass, I'd want it to stand out and be a bit individual (hence why I voted 3). I'm kinda surprised that such a high proportion of people would go for the "off the shelf Fender copy" look. TBH though, they're all ok but I know where my personal preference lies!

Ok, I know a lot of [b]Metal[/b] players choose the SR's, but does anyone here have any opinions about using them as a good all-round rock bass, covering everything from late 60's/early 70's through to now? I am particularly interested to know about the SR500/600/700 sorta models, as that is the pricepoint I would be looking at. I tried out a SR700 briefly last year and was blown away, but unfortunately just ended up noodling funk/slap (which I'm pretty poor at!), and didn't try it with a pick or playing any of the rock basslines that I usually play. There's nowhere very close to me that stocks them, so I'd appreciate your opinions/experiences. Thanks for your help. EDIT: After just looking a bit more, the SRX430 looks like a possible contender too...... any thoughts? I like the look of this one best!

Yamaha RBX270 is the best cheap bass IMHO. Having worked in stores selling a lot of cheap basses (Squier, Vintage, Ibanez, Yamaha, Aria, etc, etc), I'd say Yamaha are well ahead not just in terms of build quality, but the quality of the components used as well. This results in a better feeling, better sounding bass. See my "Best £200 bass ever!!!" thread to see what I did.