GregHughes

Ah didn't realise that was Jaco. Great bass line, can't get enough of it. Thanks for the info. Tube amp it is then.

Um know what you mean re the missus. That's looks cracking. Jazz basses are definately my favourite. Just ordered a Sandberg TT 4 string - 12 week wait though......

So what amp would you recommend to get that sound? Looking for a smallish home/small gig amp?

Ah thanks. Love this forum, exactly what you need in super fast time!

Sorry if this seems a stupid question but I'm looking for a certain sound and not sure what effects I need to produce it. The sound is a very slightly distorted bass jazz sound as played on this track. [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001FA66Z2/ref=dm_mu_dp_trk9"]Joni Mitchell - The Dry Cleaner From Des Moines (LP Version)[/url] Just love that dirty jazz bass sound and would love to be able to get that tone at home.

Not tried a 5 string and don't think I will ever have the need to, I'm pretty sure I would find it pretty strange if I did. Most of my favourite bass players play 4 string too, in fact pretty much all of them. Not had a situation yet where I felt I was missing a lower/higher string.

I've not tried sunbeams so I'll have to check them out next time. Edit - just checked the price, they are quite expensive. Do they last well?

Its going to look like this, minus the scratches and with 2 x J pups!

Thanks, White pick guard but black pups. Yes 3 months seems like ages but if its anything like Jan/Feb it should soon fly.

I must admit that my vintage fender has a really unique, soft worn feel which I really like and its my favourite bass at the moment but that feel only comes from years of playing, not from a hammer and sandblock. I think you can make a guitar look old and some what feel used but it won't be the same. Interestingly at Sandberg, they have a Masterpiece range which is the most worn/vintage style they do (and the most expensive) and they subject the bass to over 100 hours of bass frequency which is mean't to soften up the wood. Think I'll just get the new one and start playing it as much as possible. Hopefully in 30 years it will still look like new but have that great vintage feel, if I haven't sold it in the meantime! My seven year daughter has already called dibbs on my stringray for when she is a bit bigger!

I've not seen one and I've been looking out for Sandbergs. There is a natural JM4 going at a good price and a Silver one too.

At the end of the day I guess damage on any guitar is likely to devalue it when you come to sell it. Even on vintage fenders. Mint condition are worth more than road worn as far I can tell. I'm so glad I posted this one as helped me make my mind up and I'm sure now that un aged is the way to go.

Session Music in Frankfurt. Price seems pretty good and to be honest they are one of the only one's who have bothered to come to back to me. Think I've finalised on TT 4 string, Roquefort blue (adler body, lightest bit available) with maple neck (pearl block inlays). 12 - 14 week lead time so I'll post pictures when it arrives..... if it ever does....

Yep. Just got to decide on colour and neck options now.

Have you seen this one on Andy Baxters website, think its new today as I do check on there quite often out of interest. [url="http://www.andybaxterbass.com/details.php?id=262"]http://www.andybaxte...ails.php?id=262[/url] I was listening to Ian Dury & Blockheads the other day, some great bass playing on those early tracks.

I've decided to go for un aged and let it age by itself as I'm pretty sure I will be keeping this one for quite some time.

It was worth a try! Guess I'm going to just have to bite the bullet and order a new one. 12 week lead time if you want something that's not in stock. Think I've finally decided on colour/spec and also going for un aged after discussions this afternoon confirmed what I was already thinking.

Yeah thanks a lot Rich, for a minute there I thought you'd heard me playing I know what you are saying re new and that's my thoughts too but they do look cool aged.

I've been playing around with a few on my jazz basses recently and I guess is depends on the style/sound are you looking for. At the moment overral I like D'addario nickelwound strings with a quite light G but fairly heavy E. They have a nice bright sound to them are don't break the bank. I also tried some flats which were interesting, especially for finger style but they do feel really different as they are smooth rather than ridged. I do like to play a bit of slap at home so they are no good for that and therefore would only recommend if you have a couple of basses and have those on one.

I saw that one but I'm really after a JJ (TT) and don't really like the sliver colour either. Plus I can get a new one special ordered from Germany for a little more than that in the colour/spec I'm after. I guess one thing that would go in favour of the aged look is that you get a new guitar which you know in perfect working order but looks and feels like a old guitar. The one problem with buying second hand, especially a slightly battered vintage guitar is that you not only end up paying extra but you have no idea what has happened to it over the years and if its quite battered then its obviously not been looked after that carefully. I know that can also be part of the appeal and history but you do end up paying extra for them and they are not necessarily any better sounding or playing. I bought an old fender a few weeks ago and do love that used feel. Probably something that has been discussed in length elsewhere over the years.

No there's a thought. I've never thought about damaging a guitar on purpose especially at the price they are. To be fair though the chaps at Sandberg do know what they are doing when it comes to ageing and I think there is more to it then simply damaging it. I doubt mine "home made" version would look anything like as good.

Thanks, did you buy the JJ new as it looks in very good condition. Looks like the PM is an aged one? Sounds like you should sell the JJ to me