doctor_of_the_bass

This is somewhat boring but the eyes are the window to the soul! Wish I'd still got that Status...and the hair! (taken around 14 years ago)

You jammy b*st*rd! (actually, that should read jazzy!!!) That really is a definitive Jazz - superb! I'm not jealous at all..........!!!! Well done m8! Nick

It always amazes people as to the weight of my XL-2 - they think its going to be a featherweight job and its like `woah'! Dense is a good description! Cheers! Nick

Here's that dodgy pic of me at the NEC demoing one of the Buzzards - can I point out that I'm no longer involved with E Basses as a business partner (actually I just sanded the body contours - Ian is now doing much better without me!!) and that my head is not that funny a shape - I was `moving' whilst it was being taken!!! Rob Green's head is sticking out above my right elbow! I did like the comment about the stunning display.....!!!

[quote name='garethox' post='593510' date='Sep 9 2009, 01:14 AM']You are right, the circuit board on the BUZZARD (sod the injunction!) is overwhelmingly good. Chris Entwistle sold the rights to Warwick so Status could not make them - and to have to destroy all that hard work must have been literally heartbreaking for Rob. He couldn't say much to me but he is happy that one of John's flock made it back to the UK and is being used for purpose rather than being stuck on a HRC wall![/quote] Well done mate - the bass has come to a good home! Yes, I found it really weird when Rob and Dawn told me what had happened - at the end of the day, John had said that the Status Buzzard B-1 was the ultimate bass so why the rights went to Warwick seems very strange. John actually designed it originally, even though the early ones were made by Warwick. I think Status should do one called the NJS Vulture and bass (sic) it on the B-1!!! Now theres an idea!

[quote name='BassBus' post='593285' date='Sep 8 2009, 09:03 PM']The earlier S2000 models had the active/passive switch but that was removed from the later models. They used two different boards. The TB4 had no switch and the TB42 had the active/passive switch. My 2000 is an early model from 1984 with original GMT pickups.Must admit it is quite useful on mine as the preamp has problems and might need replacing.[/quote] My Series 2000 (#27) has got a yellow LED! I love LED active indication on basses - reminds me of when I got my first ever JD bass! Funnily enough though, the latter range of S2000 basses had the switch, without the LED! I had one from around 1990/91 with the slimline neck moulding.

Superb! I got chance to play one of these on the Status stand back in 2000 AD - in fact Guitarist mag took a pic of me demoing it on the stand (I'd got bleached blonde hair at the time - looked like Heinz Burt!) - Rob and Roger Newell can be seen grinning in the background. Allegedly, Status are not allowed to even mention that they made these (we might have to change the name of the thread to Status B1) due to an injunction that Warwick took out just after John died. Rob had to destroy all the moulds etc. Why this happened I do not know but I think its really sad that it did - the B1 was one of the best basses Rob made - the circuit is incredible. N

[quote name='V4lve' post='592474' date='Sep 7 2009, 09:48 PM']Just wanted to say thanks for such a great forum. In the few months I have been around I have been really impressed with how quick and helpful Basschatters are. You are a great bunch.[/quote] Bless ya - can I borrow your hair!?

Stunning! No more to say really! Well done sir! Nick (another lover of Alembix!)

[quote name='ped' post='591705' date='Sep 6 2009, 09:28 PM']After a 3 week wait for a Roland GK kit for BASS guitar (http://www.dawsons.co.uk/acatalog/info_00061908.html ) , they send the guitar version ( [url="http://www.dawsons.co.uk/acatalog/info_00061906.html"]http://www.dawsons.co.uk/acatalog/info_00061906.html[/url] ) I have said they better send the right version ASAP (will be 3 weeks at best) and i will send back the one I have if they send a prepaid postage label with the new one. Probably should have gone direct to Roland.[/quote] Perhaps they should have gone to Specsavers!

..that looks like me on keyboards! Nice pix mate! Nick

As Mark has said: For the record, I like Aguilar and my comment should not be taken too seriously and was in no way meant top slight the product - I like the cabs but cannot stock everything, the ones I have had in to sell for customers have been excellent! Regards Mark I know Mark very well and he is a shining light in the world of bass (I'm not affiliated to Bass Direct or any other dedicated bass shops in any way btw) so could we refrain from any further disparaging comments concerning what was essentially a lighthearted comment about a product. This also applies to the comments about lunar cycles. Thank you. Nick (on behalf of the moderation team)

I use a set of Roland PK-5 midi pedals hooked up to a Yamaha TX-81Z module (or sometimes an Oberheim!) - adds a nice dimension of depth - I've split the pedals such that the G# is an octave below that note on the bass guitar - very interesting! Most people think its some kind of effects pedal and that I enjoy balancing on one leg whilst playing! I really must get my Moog Taurus pedals fixed....

Heres a link to such a bass! [url="http://www.jaydeeguitars.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1042&g2_serialNumber=4"]http://www.jaydeeguitars.com/gallery2/main..._serialNumber=4[/url] Just to say, there are TWO Jaydee websites out there: [url="http://www.jaydeeguitars.com"]http://www.jaydeeguitars.com[/url] - This is NOT the official site!!! It was once but is not linked with the company. [url="http://www.jaydeecustomguitars.co.uk"]http://www.jaydeecustomguitars.co.uk[/url] - This IS the official site!

[quote name='BB3000S' post='591652' date='Sep 6 2009, 08:22 PM']Thanks guys, that's really helpful. A Series I (for looks) with the neck pickup in the Series II/III position would probably be my first shot. If it could weigh in at max 11 lbs! When I have a reasonable amount of funds I'll email John for sure, he seems to be a great guy. When I close my eyes I see a pearl blue Jaydee with bound head, matching headstock and electric blue LED's... :wub: cheers // Matt[/quote] There have been Series I models made with the Series II p/up spacing! Will see if I can find you a pic! I love the pearl colours - my GA was ordered by a chap who wanted the pink to resemble that of MKs pearl pink JD under bright studio lighting (the pearl pink being more of a flamingo or coral pink shade, like Mowacs!). Pearl blue is stunning, especially with the maple/walnut body stringers.

Hallo The difference in tone between the different body sizes is pretty small, I would say, since the pickups and electronics are all the same - however, as Mowac has already noted, the pickup placement does have an influence espec. on the sound of the Series I models (or those basses, Series II or III which have the Series I pickup spacing). Every JD I've ever had (probably over 12 basses over the years) has had that classic tone which can't be duplicated on any other instrument - the body wood/neck laminates will influence the tone to a point (the standard mahogany, maple and walnut necked models will sound slightly warmer than the maple/walnut necks) but the overall tone comes from the circuitry and p/ups. The Roadies had a warmer tone due to the overall mahogany construction but the hallmark JD tone is still very evident! The newer pickups sound different again and as Kiwi notes, the JDs and Alembics are very different beasts tonewise! My Classic could almost emulate an Alembic (the Classic having coil tappable p/ups) but again, its not the same!

[quote name='henry norton' post='589115' date='Sep 3 2009, 09:05 PM']Just be careful with that, especially around the edges or you'll polish right through to the wood![/quote] Yes, be careful - the heat produced can cut through a finish like butter. I'd go for T-cut as already noted and then a polish such as Auto Glyms Super Resin polish!

[quote name='purpleblob' post='589094' date='Sep 3 2009, 08:48 PM']I blame you all ! I've just put a deposit down/ordered a Jaydee Mark King III.[/quote] Hahah! Good lad! Once you get the JD bug, thats it! Mine should be finished very soon.

I've just ordered 3 of 'em! One to play, a spare and a spare for the spare! Mwahahahah! Nick x

Allo Yes, the original is a totally unique instrument, nothing like anything else out there. I've got JJ Burnel's old XL-2 - the legend has it that he got fed up with breaking instruments such as Yamahas and thus wanted a bass that was `JJ proof'. He went to the Bass Centre and they suggested the Steinberger. He liked it and said, how strong is it then? The sales guy said, `hit it against the wall' so JJ tapped it against said brickwork. `No, hit it' and he whacked it like a baseball bat into the wall. Took a chunk out of the wall - bass was fine! I've thought about selling mine too but every time I look at it, I think, `extremely rare, iconic, classic, now vintage instrument, once owned by a modern bass legend'. £3k anyone?!!! Nick

I'm far too old! Whats the name of the band? I might know you guys! Nick (Smith)

[quote name='Chris2112' post='585468' date='Aug 30 2009, 10:58 PM']Indeed, although IIRC they were a limited run of 42 and apparently suffered from some quality control issues! However, much like the GB basses he uses on the Ohne Filter dvd, the main problem with them in my mind is that they just don't sound that great! Especially not next to everything else Mark has played over the years![/quote] Those limited editions were sadly a pile of poo! They were all different shades of blue, they smelt of play doh, the LED on/off push/pull pot was wobbly, some had the wrong colour scratchplate, the frets were not seated very well etc etc. I had #38 until I got rid of it and got to play a few of them around the country, including #42! The LEDs were great and it did sound ok I suppose, its just that it was retailing for nearly £2K....! I saw Mark using the GBs in concert and thought they sounded pretty good imho! Nick