VTypeV4

I wouldn't worry about age with these things, my Streamer is 22 years old and whilst it's had plenty of use over the years, it's still very much fighting-fit.

The NT models are usually the higher end of the Warwick lines so seems to me, you'll be getting a superior spec instrument that would also better value for money in terms of purchase and resale value. The newer BO will no doubt be a lovely instrument (personally, I've never played a badly built Warwick) plus it will come with a guarantee / backup but given the choice of these two, I'd take the older instrument everytime. 😆 Just as a final thought, you could do with playing both back-to-back but I appreciate, this isn't always possible. 

I did it for a giggle many moons ago with a Trace 600SMX although I never gigged it.. Low side was a Trace 1153 and a Martin Audio EM201 (1x18" direct radiating) sub then on the high side, a Trace 1048H and 2103H. Utterly ridiculous, frankly but very entertaining and definitely thunderous. I really wish I had some pics of that lot 😆  

Personally, I've never felt the need to biamp with a bass rig as I've always had enough fidelity for my own tastes. Even the 600SMX despite it's built in x-over was only ever used full range in the real world - it powered an 1153 and a 1048H normally.

I always thought it was a shame that the x-over in the Trace only operated over such a limited range (250Hz to 1kHz) and as such didn't allow the low-pass side to work as a true 'sub only'. At the upper end, crossing over at 1kHz would be very marginal for a 1.4" compression driver and as such, limited it's potential. I do, however appreciate that the origins of that crossover (early AH500 models) came from an era where heavy, bulky and occasionally esoteric designs of horn loaded cabs were still the norm - just look at those old Trace adverts from the '80s. 😬 

No love for a Soundcraft digital? 🥰

I appreciate that these aren't a well known console but they are a well built, well thought out bit of kit plus, in terms of sonics, will happily sit with (and sometimes outperorm) their analogue contemporaries such as the Soundcraft GB series, A&H GL and Mackie VLZ consoles. To the best of my knowledge, mic pre-amp is the same design as to that fitted in the GB8 console..     

Last post on this for a while - unless the neck falls of it or something! 🤣

Since it's arrival, I've spent some time getting it setup just how I like with low action and generally 'easy' feel. The Squier certainly seems to have settled nicely now as I've not been near with an allen key for over a week which I take as a good sign. Given that it is new, I fully expected some tweaking to be required but now I'm super pleased it appears to be happy and settled in it's new home - this and the V4 get along very well indeed. 😀  

The 40th anniversary basses are fantastic instruments in their own right, irrespective of the name on the headstock. I don't believe I've played a better quality instrument at the price point.

Those all-valve Bassmans are so cool. I don't really need any more amps - even at the studio - but that 100w version has some real appeal. I love my vintage Bassman 135 but expect the 100T would out perform it on every level.. 

Squier Club: From Left to right we have, VM Jazz, Affinity Jazz and the most recent, an Anniversary Jazz.

Plates or no plates? Blocks or dots? Paint or no paint? Chrome or gold hardware? Tug bar or no tug bar? I love them all! 😃

2 hours ago, thodrik said:

 I kept the V6 though because for a valve amp it is actually fairly lightweight compared to an SVT. 
 

Agreed! 100% The V4 and V6 aren't a million miles away from each other weight-wise but that SVT is just insanity.. 😬

16 hours ago, EJWW said:

What's the weight like on these? I just don't get on with Jazzes but I'm smitten with this 🥰

I've weighed it using our trusty kitchen scales and it's just shy of 10lbs - certainly not a lightweight. 😃

15 hours ago, Lw. said:

Much better I think. 

Interestingly the screws look like they sit more proud on your jazz than my precision with gold plate - different Fender factories but you'd think they would use the same screws, maybe the milling on the pick guard is to a different depth.  

Interesting, possibly a combination of both screws and plate depths - mine have slightly domed heads so possibly a perspective thing? As for the factories, the serial number suggests this one was made in the Cort Sammick factory.

Ulitmately, I went back to the gold scratch plate. ❤️

I'm leaving it on for a few days to see how I feel. It's funny, the original brushed metal one grew on me and felt it looked better in real life than in any of the promo pictures. I'd ordered the white / pearl plate about the same time that the bass was, convinced it would be an improvement although in reality, I'm now 50/50.

Either way, it's a killer bass! ❤️ 

So, I'm currently the trying the alternative scratchplate too..

I'm loving this look too..

It looks like my Yamaha RBX765A has gone to a good home. 😃  Chris is an absolute asset to to this lovely community - you'll have no issues with this genuine basschat chap. 💯

£290 delivered to UK mainland or £250 collected from Stoke-on-Trent.

I love these things but I just can't justify holding on to this one anymore. I have Yamahas (jacked up 02Rs plus a DM1000 and DM2000) that are more capable so this has sadly seen very little use in the last 12 months.

It's in good condition overall, it does have the odd mark but has no issues and everything works correctly including the flying faders. If you can use an analogue console then one of these won't be hard for you to pick up - 10 minutes and you'll be flying. Genuinely one of the easiest digital consoles to get to grips with. 

Spec:

16 mic / line channels - open, clean Soundcraft pre-amp stages

16 digital inputs on ADAT or TDIF format

2 stereo channels

8 audio subgroups

6 auxes

2 internal Lexicon multi effects units

3 band fully parametric EQ on all inputs

Comprehensive dynamics (gate & compressor) on all inputs and subgroups

Global phantom power

Fixed 100Hz HPF

Comprehensive I/O metering

Additional assignable ADAT, SPDIF and AES I/O

Direct outputs pre / post fader / EQ

Flying faders

Scene / snapshot settings and configuration storage

MIDI I/O

Not to be confused with the earlier Spirit 328 that had issues with the PSU which would corrupt the O/S and brick the machine - these XD consoles are very different inside and do not suffer the same problems.

Collection very much preferred given the nature of the device plus this will give the oppotunity to demonstrate the console in action. Happy to give the buyer a ten minute tutorial on the desk if needed.

Feel free to msg if you want any further pics or info. 😃

7 hours ago, mattbass6 said:

Great basses. Very nice. GLWTS ☺️

Thanks, Matt. 😀

Testing the new Squier out at the studio the other day with the SVT - I'm sure most of you can hear it from the picture!

^ That looks killer!

I bought a pearloid white / off white for mine although it's not yet arrived - pix to follow when it does. 😀

7 minutes ago, Reggaebass said:

Out of interest @VTypeV4 how are you getting on with it

Very well, thanks. 😃

It's seen a fair few hours use at the studio now and pretty much everyone loves it - it's outright replaced the Fender Bassman (although I appreciate they're not the same thing) and sees just as much use if not more than the SMX Trace Elliot.

On a personal level, I absolutely love the setup as I feel it exaggerates the character of whatever instrument you plug into it. Obviously, some EQ tweaks help with this too. With a passive Jazz, it's pretty oldskool but offers plenty of note definition and just enough 'ping' from the HF component without being overly harsh, the Warwick is instant anger and low-mid growl (think Rage Against the Machine) - it's almost a shame I'm not that sort of player! The biggest surprise for me is with the Status as it becomes thoroughly modern and surprisingly tight and is far from the one trick pony I expected. The only thing I would change (other than it's weight) would be to add a compressor although I sometimes use by Digitech Dual band compressor pedal when I feel it's needed. 

It was a purchase I'm genuinely pleased with and continues to earn it's keep so I'm very happy, overall. It's been 100% reliable too. ❤️

20 minutes ago, Beedster said:

Apart from SVT-CL of course 😀

Absolutely!

It looks very clean - nice purchase. 😀

I agree with the above comments with being early / mid eighties although I couldn't be specific as I'm not sure how the old serial numbering system worked.

Hope you enjoy it. 😀

£280 including UK mainland delivery or £250 if you prefer to collect from Stoke-on-Trent. Yes, I'm asking the higher end of what these tend go for but it really is one of the nicest examples I've played. It has zero issues, fresh strings and other than a little evidence of use (remember it's 24 years old) with slightly tarnished gold hardware, is in very good condition throughout. If you collect in person, you're welcome to try it through any of the amps at the studio - I'm confident you'll not be disappointed.

https://flic.kr/p/2nuF4VB

A truly lovely example of one of these Taiwanese built, Yamaha basses that's clearly been well cared for during it's life. Some claim these are better built and spec'd than their newer replacements, the RBX775 although I've no experience with those models - YMMV.  

Translucent red finish

Maple neck

Rosewood fret board

Bolt on neck design

Gold look hardware / controls

5-strings currently tuned low B to high G

Fender-ish neck size and feel

Fender-ish string spacing

Accurate intonation and very low action

Active EQ with Bass and Treble controls

Master volume and pan controls

Hum cancelling Yamaha pickups

https://flic.kr/p/2nuFBm7

I bought this from our lovely online community just over 12 months ago and whilst it's a great guitar, a few months later, I managed to bag a 5-string Status from a local music shop. I couldn't resist the Status as they're such a distinct and incredible instrument not to mention, I really missed my old one. As such, the Yamaha has sadly seen very little use since. 😐 

https://flic.kr/p/2mJ4Fie

Feel free to message on here with any questions or if you need any more info or pictures. You're welcome to check my feedback, too - I've been on the forum for well over 10 years.

https://flic.kr/p/2mJarYs

For some reason, Flickr seems to be misbehaving not allowing the images to work on the post so please click to view.

1 minute ago, Reggaebass said:

Very nice VType, I’m not normally a fan of gold hardware but that looks great 👍 

Thanks, man ❤️ I feel the off-white and gold combination are just pure class. I always fancied another Warwick Streamer in this colour combo but never came accross one when I could afford it!

I know they're famous last words (I know, I know!!) but I really can't see me wanting or needing any more basses now - I may even thin the collection a little. Between the Status, the Warwick and of course, the Squier, I feel I'm very much covered. 😃

I'd say it's at least as well made as any of the Mex, US or Japanese models I've owned over the years..

The best Fender I had was an early '96 Jazz Deluxe in a semi sparkly blue burst with a 50th anniversary marker - that thing was killer and I do regret letting it go back in 2006. Other than that, I feel this Squier out performs the rest with some really nice basses coming and going including a US '92 Jazz Plus, a mid-nineties Japanese '75 reissue and a 2004 Mexican Deluxe V - Squier have absolutely out-done themselves (and the competition!) with this particular line. 💯

@TommyK Glad your findings are much the same! 😃

Given that I've recently passed significant milestone and have owned many (many!) examples of Jazz Basses, the Mrs saw it fitting and appropriate to get me one of these lovely anniversary basses. It's an absolute beauty with it's gold hardware, block inlays, binding and flawless olympic white finish. It would happily sit in the company of guitars costing three-times as much and, in terms of build quality and sound - it may well take the crown of 'best passive Jazz I've ever owned' from the long serving VM model - time will tell! ❤️

I've spent a bit of ime setting it up and allowing it to settle these last few days as it's the first brand-new, unplayed bass I've had since I bought my Warwick (22!) years ago in 2001. Now tweaked to my personal tastes, it's a fantastic piece of kit - can't wait to take to rehearsal. 😃

12 hours ago, Bunion said:

There fixed it 😄

Can't believe I missed that, thank you! 😃

Since April, it's all been about the Status but this Squier Jazz never fails to impress. ❤️

Thanks to Bunion for the heads up.