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[quote name='ped' post='30522' date='Jul 12 2007, 12:28 AM']I expect Stu Hamm will be knocking on yer door soon![/quote]

[quote name='dood' post='28658' date='Jul 8 2007, 04:54 PM'][url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak6pxVdcQvE&mode=related&search="]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak6pxVdcQvE&...ted&search=[/url] just found this one, via the orginal link. pretty music![/quote] I'm a 4 stringer, but soloing a bass makes complete sense to me. I adore the soft, warm tone.

Noguera = wow.

Have Fender Japan ever done a RI Jazz (Bootsy Style) - with three-tone sunburst, tort pg, block inlays and binding? Do they sell them with ashtrays...case? Akin to: Cheers, paul. [quote name='The Burpster' post='26007' date='Jul 2 2007, 01:33 PM']Paul, I've not been charged yet for strings. Normally buy 2 or threes sets at at time and they are sent in an envelope. Try to keep the value under abut $50 and they dont normally bother.... IME.[/quote] Thanks Bob, I keep forgetting that upper limit.

Do you have a second instrument? If you do, try focusing on that for a bit. - Writing chord sequences on guitar or whatever. The bass will be extra extra special that way as well.

[quote name='ped' post='29523' date='Jul 10 2007, 01:29 AM']Looks and sounds like a Precision to me![/quote] +1 Shows pickup and pg tail. It's a P without question.

I just remember this review: [url="http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Bass+Amp/product/Hartke/210XL+Cabinet/10/1"]http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews...XL+Cabinet/10/1[/url] I know it's only one...yadda yadda yadda. The Transporter does okay.

[quote name='Sharkfinger' post='28973' date='Jul 9 2007, 09:38 AM']Hi Guys What are the chances that this (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330142554239) actually had that jazz bridge pup fitted at the factory? I think it's prettly unlikely, myself, which may make that price-tag a little rich. Howerver, I own both a JV squier J and P and can vouch for their value for money. Having said that; really hankering for a P with a maple fretboard and the J pup is always good to have, so I'm a bit tempted. Thoughts?[/quote] That looks pretty nuts to me. I've seen [url="http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Electric+Bass/product/Fender/American+Hot+Rodded+P-Bass/10/1"]American hot-rodded Precisions[/url] go for that price. A little rare, but well received.

Those machine heads don't look 30+ years old. Why would they be replaced?

[quote name='barneythedog' post='29400' date='Jul 9 2007, 10:32 PM']I think I'm in love (only the third time this week). No cash though. I love the neck [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2006-Fender-Japan-75RI-Jazz-bass-SHOP-EXCLUSIVE-MODEL_W0QQitemZ330145431410QQihZ014QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]Japanese Jazz[/url][/quote] That's very pretty, I'd prefer sunburst though. Get it, you know you want to I would inquire into whether he's sending it insured and who he's using. paul.

I came across [url="http://myweb.ecomplanet.com/TOWN8019/mycustompage0006.htm"]this[/url] site when stumbling, lots of different colours, mods and things.

Necks are the biggest problem as I have small hands. I'm happy with a jazz neck, but would prefer something a little chunkier whilst still being rounded at the back.

[quote name='BlueBear' post='28730' date='Jul 8 2007, 07:41 PM']2 Basses Head Cab Stand Mic Stand + My Alu Case containing... [indent]Mic Leads Picks Tuner Strings Strap Torch Tools Tape Fuses Tyraps Notepad Pens Rohypnol Kitchen Sink[/indent][/quote] "JGT's big mistake was thinking he'd need his Fender Stratocaster."

[quote name='markdavid' post='28918' date='Jul 9 2007, 12:35 AM']Hi, I have aquired real bad GAS for a violin bass. Girlfriend is less than pleased , specially since i recently had my squier fitted with seymour duncans, however nothing quite sounds like a hollow body bass with flats on , so I am on the hunt for a low cost (my finances are pathetic) hollow body violin bass but dont know where to aquire one. Any suggestions , links etc appreciated[/quote] My friend had a Shine, it sounded huge and very professional. Different, but up to par with Herbie Flowers' Jazz. The rumors always say that they all come out of the same factory, they slap different names on them and then distribute them all over the world. I've seen them go for as cheap as £80 s/h in the UK. --- Some interesting GAS inducing oddities: The link with interesting violin bass info: [url="http://www.angelfire.com/trek/hillmans3/hillgt11.html"]http://www.angelfire.com/trek/hillmans3/hillgt11.html[/url] Woof.

Noice. Clever subtitle.

[quote name='neepheid' post='28378' date='Jul 7 2007, 07:23 PM']An Epi EB-3 is made of mahogany[/quote] Oh right...wow.... that's impressive, I assumed they skimped and varnished. Well done Epiphone. and I meant the EB-3, never used to get those mixed up. So why do some not like it, I bet with a few upgrades it would sound a stunner. Matt, just to clarify: Do you have a long scale EB-3 style bass with a Mahogany body? If you do, I'm feeling jealous. paul.

[quote name='Baseballfan1456' post='28457' date='Jul 7 2007, 11:25 PM']To Musky: My favorite bassists would have to be Flea and Les Claypool, mainly due to the fact that I love their slap bass...[/quote] Ahh, now that's really useful information! I'm no slapper, and I play a passive bass but I would presume most would suggest that you buy an [url="http://www.tunemybass.com/bass_guitar_buying_guide/bass_pickups_1.html"]Active[/url] bass. But I know that passive jazzes have been slapping for a long time. Active basses are usually pricier in general, so they would filter your search results down nicely when shopping. Perhaps one of these could fall in your lap for $500-600 s/h: [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/G-L-5-STRING-ACTIVE-BASS-TRIBUTE-L-2500-DIABLO-HEAD_W0QQitemZ150136097711QQihZ005QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViwItem"]http://cgi.ebay.com/G-L-5-STRING-ACTIVE-BA...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url] [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/IBANEZ-BTB-500-Active-Bass-Guitar-MIJ-w-SKB-Hard-Case_W0QQitemZ110143493631QQihZ001QQcategoryZ38080QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZVewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.com/IBANEZ-BTB-500-Active-...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url] Or maybe an Ibanez SR400, Tobias Toby Pro or a Traben. For a cheaper option: a Peavey Fury bass. A more expensive option: the Carvin LB range. If I were in your position I'd look out for a s/h G&L Tribute; they're well rated, have major niche street cred' and have Fender's midas touch. paul. (opinionated and inexperienced)

[quote name='Nate' post='28223' date='Jul 7 2007, 10:17 AM']Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the key of life" band... Nathan Watts on Bass I was named after him too....![/quote] ...if there ever was a desert island disk.

[quote name='The Burpster' post='28209' date='Jul 7 2007, 09:41 AM']I've just had a look and I know its a bit of a drive from you, but if you can get to Toledo, go and see Alice and Fred at [url="http://www.durdels.com/"]http://www.durdels.com/[/url] Durdels music........ Great people and they will be able to help you. They always have a selection of Fenders in, and quiet a few others.......[/quote] Above and beyond the call of duty Bob, nice one.

[quote name='Mickeyboro' post='28208' date='Jul 7 2007, 09:36 AM']Courtesy of Beedster and an exploration of the suburbs of Walsall (wife unamused!) I am now the proud owner of a Thunderbird of the Epiphone variety. It survived a journey home on the back seat (strapped in, I hasten to add!) but this is clearly not a long term option. It has already acquired a headsccok scrape before I got it due to poking out of previous owner's gig bag. What's the best/most cost effective gigbag or case, Thunderbird users? Ta.[/quote] I use Tracy Island, it caters for all my Thunderbird needs Jeff Tracy, International Rescue.

Oh and welcome to Basschat! Did you have a good Independence Day? I wish we had someone to declare independence from. I think I'll just stick to my plans for communist revolution. Очереди, медкомиссия!!!

[quote name='Baseballfan1456' post='28195' date='Jul 7 2007, 08:43 AM']Well, is there any real difference between the Jazz and the Precision?[/quote] Assuming reliability is a given, what two factors are most important when looking at regular solid basses? > tone and playability. What are the biggest factors on tone and playability? > the pickups and the neck. What are the two distinct differences between the jazz and precision bass? > the pickups and the neck. Wiki: [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Precision_Bass"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Precision_Bass[/url] [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Jazz_bass"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Jazz_bass[/url] My best advice is to go into your local music shop and play the basses in your price range, or just above if you want to buy on ebay. Acknowledge the differences in weight, neck shape and nut width between the different basses and make sure you're comfortable playing all over the neck. You should also be able to play 1 finger per fret on the low E string - nut width, neck shape and scale will affect this ability. The traditional Jazz shaped bass is renowned as a good starter instrument because of its versatility and ease of use. Another good idea is to tell us what music you're into as a pattern may emerge that would suggest a certain pickup arrangement. But most will tell you that a Jazz is a safe bet. I don't really have any knowledge of the American market, so I can't really recommend makes to you. But if you go down your local and see something you like, but are unsure of its rep' - feel free to let us know and we will help you out with brand satisfaction. Harmony Central has a good, comprehensive list of user reviews also: [url="http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Electric+Bass#manufacturer"]http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews...ss#manufacturer[/url] Do you have anything in mind? No doubt you've had a gander around here and seen something you'd quite like? -I'll have a look online for a first time buyers guide - there's mill's of them. Then you've got strings and amplification to consider paul.

[quote name='bigthumb' post='26252' date='Jul 2 2007, 09:59 PM'][/quote] From previous ones I had seen, I figured they skimped on wood grain choice with the thumb bolt-on. But that one looks lovely.

Loved it! I listened to it [i]all[/i] the way through and then selected parts [i]again[/i] ! Am I mad or genius? - Definitely Genius.

[quote name='neepheid' post='28167' date='Jul 7 2007, 12:58 AM']An Epi EB-3 is 34" scale and has 2 pickups - 1 large humbucker (neck) and 1 mini humbucker (bridge). 3 way selector and vol/tone for each pup.[/quote] What wood is the body made of? I'm still looking for a half-decent, long-scale, mahogany made EB-0 copy. Although I've been deterred by the modern Epi basses, bar the Jack Cassidy.