Linus27

Ok, just read about this on the below link. http://www.whathifi.com/news/high-resolution-audio-everything-you-need-to-know

[quote name='BassBod' timestamp='1398551029' post='2435268'] Yes, I think they are probably right. It does seem daft to have music pegged at CD quality, when downloading allows an immediate higher platform and removes the waste of physical distribution. [/quote] Ok, this has got me interested. What format is available as a download that is higher quality than CD and what media player would I use to play it? I used to go to the various HiFi shows with my dad and it was always NAD separates and Monitor Audio speakers that sounded the best. My current setup is NAD amp an CD with Eltax bookshelf speakers. Not heard anything better. If there is better format than CD now then I would be interested. I believe mp3's are compressed to buggery.

[quote name='budget bassist' timestamp='1384897520' post='2282143'] My newly acquired SUB [/quote] That is stunning.

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1389409052' post='2334004'] I absolutely love this. i thought Anita Baker could sing. i think she is fabulous [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKtqTYSOBCg[/media] [/quote] I remember when they used this version for a cancer advert on TV. Gave me goose bumps every time as it was so sad and emotional.

[quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1389449310' post='2334271'] Ah yes, one of my all time fave female vocal performances. She does a great People get Ready too. If you like girly vocals, have a look at this below - its absolutely effortless. Real stripped back and raw. Theres also version filmed on a rooftop in London where Hayley has a chest infection and the rasp even sounds great! [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVybZvrIbOM[/media] [/quote] Thanks for posting, really big Paramore fan and I love that song.

Well this is probably the sweetest voice I have heard. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuglvdPZ-JU

[quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1389178731' post='2330854'] Is this the same bass Michael? [url="http://www.theguitaremporium.com/Fender-Japan-JB66B-FJ-JB66B.htm"]http://www.theguitar...6B-FJ-JB66B.htm[/url] [/quote] Hi Hutton, yes and no...... I think The bass is a Japanese JB66B but is part of a Fender Special Run where only a limited amount of 132 were released to the US. I can't find any info if any were released to any other terrortories. The one you have posted is just the one sold in Japan. Spec wise, they are exactly the same I think apart from pickups and colour. My one has Fender Vintage Jazz pickups where the one you have posted just has Fender Japan Jazz pickups. I know some Japanese Jazz basses came with vintage USA Jazz pickups and some have just the Fender Japan Jazz pickups. I have no idea what my ones are apart from they are vintage. My bass I believe is only available in white where as the one sold in Japan is available in white, black, blue and maybe a few other colours. To sum up, it is basically the same apart from mine is a Fender FSR model and I believe the pickups are different.

[quote name='njr911' timestamp='1389170124' post='2330748'] *Still want* with love from NeilR [/quote] Hey Neil, still got with love from Linus27 (SELOC)

Thanks everyone, it really is a wonderful bass. If anyone has an more info on this bass then please share as any info seems to be non-existent. It seems the bass is basically a Japanese JB66B bass but is a Fender's FSR (Fender Special Run) where Fender US has allowed a limited amount to be imported from Japan and sold in the US. I know 132 were imported into the states but I have no idea how many were available to Europe or the UK or at all. The spec also says it has Vintage Japan pickups but are these the JB VINTAGE (USA) as sold on some of the other Japan Fender Jazz basses or are they something else? So any info is really appreciated.

These are my current settings for the Reidmar and with one CL112. [u][b]Fender Jazz[/b][/u] Character = off Gain = 2 o'c Comp/Limit = 9 o'c Bass = 12 o'c Middle = 2 o’c Freq = 3 o’c Treble = 1 o’c Bright = Off [u][b]Stingray 2EQ[/b][/u] Character = off Gain = 11 o'c Comp/Limit = 11 o’c Bass = 12 o'c Middle = 1 o’c Freq = 2 o’c Treble = 11 o’c Bright = 12 o'c

Hey Hutton, nice to hear from you. It really is a wonderful bass. Not sure it sounds any better than your US standard Jazz but I bet it looks nicer Take care matey.

[quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1388217301' post='2319498'] I'm really not sure why anyone would fit flats to any bass....they don't do it for me. [/quote] I am of this general opinion until I played Old Horse Murphy's Tony Franklin fretless which had flats. It sounded amazing.

Thanks for all the tips and info everyone. I think a new wiring kit is the best step to take first. Both volume pots seem to be working as they should, comparing it to my Fender Jazz. The tone is only making a subtle difference moving from both extremes.

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1388415822' post='2321722'] Those pups aren't usually quiet are they. Think I would try another set of pups in the first instance or at least get the barts checked out. Have you tested them with a meter? [/quote] Never actually considered if something was wrong with the pickups. They have been on the bass since 1989 and only really noticed it recently as I have been switching between this bass which is fretless and a fretted bass live.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1388411299' post='2321663'] Turn up the input gain on your amp. [/quote] Then I would have to keep adjusting the gain when I swap basses over. Don't have the problem switching between other basses, just this one is much quieter.

My passive ESP Jazz bass has a very low volume output compared to any other bass I own or have owned. It has a set of Bartonlini pickups which sound amazing but the volume is so quiet. I have tried adjusting the pickup/string height but it did not make that much difference. Is there any other way to gain more volume? Different pickups?

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1388355607' post='2321230'] Wow! I played this very bass at Guitar Village on my recent Mustang-shopping trip, and I can confirm it is a corker. If any bass was going to turn me back on to Jazzes, it would be this one. Congrats Linus! [/quote] Thank you. I have spent some more time playing the bass tonight and it feels like a bass I have owned and played for years. It is amazing

Thanks everyone and yes Guitar Village. They have some amazing basses in stock at the moment. Many thanks for the gardening tips. I have passed all the info on to my wife who is currently bringing half the garden into the kitchen now

Well, I had no intention to buy any new bass. However, after xilddx posted a picture a few years back of the Fender Japan 66 re-issue jazz in white with block, binding and matching headstock, I immediately fell in love. Sadly, they were only available in Japan, near on impossible to get and so I gave up the idea. So to my surprise, I find Fender had released a very limited amount out of Japan for 2013. No idea how many have been released into the UK but the States got 136. I then notice last night that one of my local guitar shops had one in stock. So today I popped down, had a look, had a play, and that was enough. Half an hour later and I was £1000 poorer but it is so worth it. The quality is amazing, the tone is incredible and the feel is stunning. Not only does it look like a vintage bass, Fender have actually made it feel like one so top marks for that. The neck just feels wonderful and very retro. Even the lacquer feels vintage It does not feel like a modern Jazz in anyway which to me is great as it would ruin the whole point of this bass. The tone is very very tight and focused and sounds quite burpy. Its also very balanced with an even tone. I love it Anyway, I am so over the moon with this bass, it will be my main bass from now on along with my Stingray with fretless Status neck once I get that made. [URL=http://s85.photobucket.com/user/Linus27uk/media/SDC10136_zpsdda2ec39.jpg.html][IMG]http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k46/Linus27uk/SDC10136_zpsdda2ec39.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

I have mixed views on both basses and found it really depends on the style of music you play and how you play. My dream bass was always a Stingray. I was fortunate enough to get a 3EQ model with a record deal advance some 16 years ago and it was beautiful. However, I could never ever get it to sound any good. It was thin, twangy and had no bottom end or drive. I ended up touring and recording with a 77 Fender Precision which was amazing. I eventually sold the Stingray as I never even bothered to take it on tour as a back up as it sounded so weak. For the last 13 years I have been playing a Fender Precision, either the 77 or a 2010 model. Both ace and both your typical Precision tone. Move on to around 3 years ago and I wanted to get my dream bass back as the Stingray dream was not over. This time I got a 2EQ model and it could not be any more different than my 3EQ I previously owned. It sounds and plays amazing. Huge bottom end but with the ability to dial in many different tones from a full out driving Precision to a nasal sounding Jazz bass. It is simply amazing and I no longer own a Precision If I am honest, if I was going to do driving guitar based music that will fill the bottom end then I would more than likely choose a Precision although I would give the Stingray a jolly good go. I do feel the Precision would fill the bottom end better though as the tone is more balanced across the spectrum where as the Stingray has more expression and articulation in its tone due to the pronounced mids and pickup placement. However, if I was playing something that has move movement and is less driving then I would choose the Stingray as I would want my bass notes to be heard rather than adding drive and filling the bottom end.