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[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1357389084' post='1921920'] Another option... get another G&L L2000 and stick a new body on it with Jazz pups- If that is the neck that feels "home" for you then maybe that's the answer? (second thought, how close to a jazz sound can a L2000 get, you can do single coil can't you?) [/quote] Nice idea but i don't think im up for building my own. It's true the L2000 is a "Tone Monster" and can do damn good impressions of most good basses, when i listen back to recordings with the Jazz, that sound is something special. [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1357409788' post='1922335'] Sounds like you want a Rosewood board Marcus Miller with an East preamp. [/quote] Oooh a Marcus, now thats interesting, will need more investigation. Shukers wow, now they look tasty !, Sandbergs (im really liking this idea, but what about that 3 band eq ?? and not so easy to get to try one, i went all the way to Guitar Guitar Surrey once to find they had none in stock), lots of good ideas so far to keep in a state of mental confusion.

OK Here's the background. I've had the Fender American deluxe jazz 4 for just over a year now (it was my ultimate GAS bass) and have made an effort to use this and this only continuously since then to make sure i got comfortable with it before making any rash descisions. But i've always had niggling doubts. Yesterday i cracked and picked up my trusty old G&L tribute L2000 and everything felt "good" again, more space, freedom, creativity and clean, clear notes possibly due to the string spacings (but not quite the sounds i came to love from the Jazz). I was afraid this might happen. So, the question is, can i possibly find a jazz style bass to fit my needs ? it would need this lot to be perfect. 1. Jazz style body 2. That "Jazz" sound, particularly both pickups on and the classic neck pickup sound with nice punchy, round tone 3. Neck (the big issue) - slightly wider and flatter than the classic Jazz C shape with slightly flatter frets than the usual Fender curve ? and nice low action possiblilties. Rosewood fingerboard. 4. Block inlays would be lovely bonus 5. Must be active / passive 6. 3 band EQ - I do use the mid a fair bit. 7. Electronics - would be nice to have separate volumes for the pickups to be able to "blend" tones (i have this on my modified P and it's a real bonus) I've been eyeing up Sandbergs for a while now, but maybe Mayones or Overwaters or ... ?? I'll be on the hunt then, if anyone fancies my American Deluxe complete with case and paperwork pm me. Looking to spend around £1-1.2k less if poss All suggestions greatly received. Lastly - uploading pics to this site could be easier, really guys come on..

Ah nice work, it never bothered me that it was missing. My ginger Tom is wondering why his most recent scratching post suddenly disappeared,

Man that 2x10 looks good in that sandwich

My vote goes for this, an excellent and multi use bit of kit, guitar lead in/headphones out, your playing. Fill it with mp3's play along, speed up/slow down tracks, has loads of rythyms and beats built in, choose different amp types, some basic effects and for me best of all, stick it in the middle of the room and record hours and hours of rehearsals at any number of different MP3 quality settings, to give damn good results. http://tascam.com/product/gt-r1/ Best thing i've bought in years

I've always found that D'Addario Steels had plenty of flex in them (in the lighter guages), i also like that pluck and twang i can get from them. Saying that im experimenting with their nickels too now.

Just sold a TE 2x10 to John what an easy process it was thanks to Johns agreeable nature, highly recommended for future transactions

Cheers John you too were a pleasure to deal with, hope you enjoy your purchase

Well here's another one, just ordered my S12T, start the countdown, can't wait till the big day !

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Agreed, i loved using my 2 band Musicman for years, but as soon as i got a bass with a 3 band eq i wondered how i ever mangaged without the mid control, it makes a big difference to your sound options. Im also fancying a Sandberg but the lack of mid control is making me give it more thought. Incidently im considering putting a John East pre in my MM get the sound control i prefer.