GregHughes

Thanks for the comments. Its very much down the lines I was thinking..... but they do look cool and I don't have time to age one myself plus I would probably be inclined to keep really good care of a new guitar and try and ensure that it doesn't get scratched so it would take even longer to get that aged look. In an ideal world I would buy a second hand one which was already aged but that is not going to happen as they don't exist.

Although it pains me to buy new I'm considering a new Sandberg as I really doubt that I will find the model and colour that I'm after second hand as they are rare enough as it is. Question is should I get it aged or not? They look really cool aged and they do a really good job but does seem a bit strange to pay extra to damage a perfectly good guitar. If aged should I go soft or hardcore? What are others thoughts on this?

Lovely bases Opticaleye, how would you compare the JJ against the JM?

I thought it looked mimed when I watched it last night as it was a pretty complex bass line with those dance moves. Maybe I'm just synical/jealous.

Holy sh*t. I'm not sure even Bootsy could pull off looking cool playing that.

I've not tried the JM ™ or TT to be honest as there isn't any stockist's that close to me but I love Fender Jazz Basses so I know I'll get on with a TT. I will try and get a play before I order though. They do seem to be cheaper on German websites even with delivery. Got to be blue or pink then. The Roquefort Blue looks really cool with hardcore ageing. [url="http://www.sandberg-guitars.de/basscat-overview/calt-series/caltt"]http://www.sandberg-...lt-series/caltt[/url]. I think that is a custom colour although its not in any of the colour guides. I'm going to have sell my Fender Deluxe Jazz bass before I can get this though.

I've been gassing after a TT (used to be JJ) 4 string for while and might have to pick one up new as I don't think I can't wait until a 2nd hand one comes along as they seem pretty rare, mostly JM4's on here which isn't the tone I'm after. Can't decide whether to go for aged though. They look great but it does seem a little odd to actually pay extra to have it scratched up. From what I can see aged seemed to be pretty popular for resell, not that I'm thinking about that now but you never know. Was thinking light blue, red or possibly even pink, hardcore aged. Any thoughts?

Just received a 1976 Fender Jazz Bass which I bought of Geert last week. Well packed, shipped quickly and reassured me all the way, even sent photo's of the items packed up and ready to go. Great priced bass and he even turned down a better offer as I had contacted him first. Top chap and really good bassist too! I would have no hesitation to do business with Geert again.

My Jazz Bass is a pleasure to play but I must admit I love the powerful tone on the Stingray. I have a deluxe American Jazz with Active/Passive options and much prefer the sound in passive mode. I find the thinner neck much faster although I small hands so its can see they are not for everyone. Got massive GAS for a vintage Jazz and looking for the right one now. Very tempted by Simon's 1976 J bass although I really want an 1973 or earlier.

Afternoon, does anyone know a good luthier in the Salisbury or surrounding area to get my bass guitar setup correctly.