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[quote name='NJE' post='583497' date='Aug 28 2009, 01:04 PM']Hello I am no longer playing in my band and am thinking its a waste having this laying around not being used a lot. I have been playing my new Jap Jazz reissue a hell of a lot and have another 5 string Jazz bass for backup so I am thinking about letting it go. Its a superb bass and many say one of the best passive 5 string basses out there. As you probably know the tonal flexibility is amazing and has so many options for a passive bass. The B is awesome unlike a lot of fenders and the fact I used to tune to B flat and still sound clear is a good indication of the quality. Its in mint condition and I still have the tags etc but not the original case (always kept in a hiscox and would sell with it) I am in no great rush to get rid of this and just wanted to see if there was some interest in it really. I have seen these go for a huge range of prices over the last year or so as I was going to buy a second one. I have seen them go for anything from £600 - £935 in poorer condition than mine. I have no idea what to ask on price, I got this in a trade, so please if you are interested make me an offer via PM I may also be interested in trades for Warwick Streamers (5 strings) MTD 535 (not much chance but worth a try) or Sei Flamboyant or Overwater (not a jazz) Basically something 5 string maybe with 35" scale and active to have a change from jazzes. I dont have access to a camera until monday but maybe Mr_Russ wont mind me linking to his old post for now, as it was once his: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=20252&hl=roscoe+beck"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...;hl=roscoe+beck[/url] Many Thanks Nathan[/quote] Lovely basses and quite sought after, especially the five strings. Quite like the look of them myself but those six string pickups Fender opted for put me off. First time I've seen pickups with the pole pieces between the strings -
I'm liking the look of this a lot. Very Entwhistle dont you think?
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[quote name='wateroftyne' post='574366' date='Aug 19 2009, 04:10 PM']I would like this, and I'll quite happily give you 78 pence and a packet of pork scratchings for it.[/quote] On the one hand they say there's a recession on and then on the other you've got young people splashing irresponsible amounts of money and tasty snacks around for tatty old basses
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[quote name='warwickhunt' post='563307' date='Aug 8 2009, 09:01 AM']Nope, the aesthetics are lost on me, that looks U.G.L.Y. Sorry! Though it does explain why it is in pristine condition... the owner was too embarrassed to take it out. [/quote] And that from a man who freely admits to once owning a Warwick Dolphin I saw this yesterday and immediately put Mrs JPJ up for sale on a one day auction to fund the purchase. Sadly, the winning bid was only £1.50 and when the winner came to collect her this morning he backed out of the deal. It seems my item description may have been a little misleading
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[quote name='Born 2B Mild' post='563623' date='Aug 8 2009, 06:24 PM']I'll start the ball rolling with the well road worn 1996 American standard V that I bought recently, which I then changed the control panel, knobs and scratchplate...[/quote] .........and neck?
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John, Two pieces of advice; 1) Don't plug it in before eBay'ing it, its a tone monster and will probably leave you wanting more; 2) Take a big lad with you when you go to pick it up. There's none of your light weight neodyminium going on here
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[quote name='warwickhunt' post='545436' date='Jul 20 2009, 04:23 PM']I think you were a bit too slow off the mark as this is heading back to me again! [/quote] Captain Indecisive strikes again!
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Here's my Overwater beauty. She's become my main gigging bass and I think this is everything I've ever wanted in a J bass format.
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Anybody know where I can get a cover plate for a 5 way Fender style lever switch. I'm sure I've seen these before but cant seem to locate one online?
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[quote name='Bernmeister' post='511626' date='Jun 11 2009, 09:21 PM']I've been keeping my eye on this thread, its very interesting & informative. Err no updates [/quote] Oh ok then......... Well after much much much sanding, filling, sanding, staining etc. I've reached this stage. The back and edges have been coated with ebonising lacquer (4 coats) and cut back to 1500 grit. The edges need another 4 coats minimum to completely block the porous grain of the swamp ash but still leave the grain pattern if that makes any sense. The top will have the edges air brushed with the same ebonising lacquer to soften the hard line between the black stain and the lacquer in a 'burst type effect. The whole body will then get four coats of sanding sealer, which will be sanded out to 2000 grit before eight coats of high gloss lacquer and another sanding to 2000 grit ready for final polishing. The reason its taken so long to reach this stage is that the top proved to be a rather crappier bit of quilt maple than I first realised and the first two stainings just looked like black rot . Both times I had to sand the body back to natural and start again. Hopefully though, you'll agree it was worth all the extra work in the long run? Looks like we are having a quiet weekend on the home front so I should get to the sanding sealer sanded out stage this weekend and shoot the lacquer next week so that it can have time fully cure while i'm away on my holidays.
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Most probably a locating pin hole for the routing machine which shaped the body. [quote name='Stu-khag' post='537297' date='Jul 10 2009, 04:12 PM']sorry if this has been asked before but whats the deal with the little routed round hole on my Fender Jazz under the pick guard? its about the size of a 10p and about a centimetre deep I bought it in 2000. Is it something to do with an active version of the bass? (mine is just a standard passive red wine Jazz) I'll take a photo of it if its an anomaly but methinks its probably quite common on this model? thanks Stu[/quote]
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So that explains why our lights keep dimming at home. He's firing this monster up and its pulling down the national grid
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[quote name='SisterAbdullahX' post='534278' date='Jul 6 2009, 11:13 PM']Anyone got a J-Retro or a Sadowsky with VTC fitted to their Jazz, that I could try out? I'm in South Yorkshire, but will travel. I'm usually gigging in or around Newcastle on weekends. Would bring my Warmoth with ACG (as pictured in the Gear Porn section), so you could give that a try to see how you get on with a filter pre.[/quote] I'm near Newcastle and have two J-Retro equipped basses (Fender DLX V and Overwater) and a home built P 5 string with Johns BTB and Mid-Stack (ie the tone engine from the J-Retro without the passive/active and the blend / pup switch). If you want to call in and try mine, your welcome!
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I used to have a Black Beauty and agree that they are a cracking combo. Add a 2x10 and you'll be in rock heaven. By the way, don't listen to allighatt0r, the aural enhancer is best at about half past ten [quote name='allighatt0r' post='531841' date='Jul 3 2009, 05:04 PM']DAMN! You beat my deal! Did you get a chrome grilled one or a black grill? I grabbed one of these from a local PMT for £500, when they had £700 on the price tag (if you don't ask, you don't get!). They are excellent amps, mine recently died mid-gig, but i think this is due to spending all it's time in a slightly damp van. It's currently at an amp repair guy, paid for by PMT! Your very cheap price is more than likely due to SWR discontinuing them recently. There's an owners manual [url="http://www.swrsound.com/support/manuals/pdfs/blackbeauty_om.PDF"]here[/url] if you want to see what you've got yourself in for. It's very clear and powerful for a 15 incher, but sounds even better with a 2x10 on top (preferably 4 ohm, which boosts the amps power from 300 to 350 watts. A 2 ohm cab would boost it to 400.) I like it with the tweeter set to -6db. By the way.... The Aural Enhancer is best set at 2 o'clock. [/quote]
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I use a bass buddy for home practice, recording etc and its probably the best pound for pound preamp I've used with the most musical single knob compressor for bass ever (imho). Its so good, I have one eye permanently open in case one of his 19" rack pre's comes up for sale on eBay or here. I havent tried any of the other kit, but have four eight inch speakers which may find their way into a purpose built BK powered cab to be mated to the bass buddy for those intimate acoustic fretlessy type gigs which I have always imagined playing but never quite got around to.
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[quote name='Machines' post='522781' date='Jun 24 2009, 05:58 PM']Nice - a tough call between that and this one: [url="http://www.fender.com/products//search.php?partno=0132000300"]http://www.fender.com/products//search.php?partno=0132000300[/url][/quote] That's the one for me. Black blocks on maple dont look right to me, MOP on rosewood just look sooooooooooo right
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As well as being a top bassist, Marcus is indeed a top fella to do business with. Highly recommended to anyone.
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[quote name='mistahbenn' post='507071' date='Jun 6 2009, 04:40 PM']Sheesh, if I didnt already have my goliath this would have been mine! Bargain![/quote] I used to think that until I bought my second one! One goliath is very nice, two together is just simply awesome go on, you know it makes sense......... -
[quote name='Marcus' post='503679' date='Jun 2 2009, 12:19 PM']May take PX on small practice combo[/quote] "Taking a break from bass" = May take PX on small practice combo We knew you'd crack.........
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[quote name='warwickhunt' post='502112' date='May 31 2009, 09:42 AM']Another potential gig for you Kev! [/quote] Your having a laugh aint you! You ever seen me slap?
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Stu, I'm sitting typing this with my Overwater J sitting on my lap and believe me, I'd be feeling exactly the same way if I was in your position. PM me a price for the fretless mate, I might be able to muster the cash if the price is right. -
Oops I've read down a bit further now, and yes, I cant afford it. I hope your back soon mate, after all, Mr Bucket will be off snowboarding again before you know it and the peppers will need you!
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WTF You go through gear faster than I go through a pack of biscuits Thought you were going down the custom route as well, I know I wont be able to afford it, but how much for the Aggie?
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I suffer from mild eczema and get it on my fingers especially in winter time. I use Germolene New Skin quite a bit to seal the keens and to get me through gigs. Works really well for me and has a mild anethstetic effect as well (after the stinging and swearing mentioned above). I tend to build up two or three coats before the first set and add another two layers at half time. Keep a towel handy and dry your hands between songs and it'll last a set easily.
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Steve, All the very best with the move. Good luck for the future in NZ and keep us all posted on progress on the otherside of the world. Sorry we never got a chance to meet up. All the best, Kev (aka JPJ)
