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  1. Cairobill
    I'm entering one of those 'find a purpose for those nice jazz bass bits and pieces in a box under the bed' phases. I will likely go for a status fretless neck but where do I get a high quality, finished, ash, jazz bass body in the UK? There are a bunch of obvious sources but I'm looking for the good stuff Cheers, Nick
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    It's not just me then. 8 jazz basses and counting... My issue is that I also play Stingrays and Js seem to have 'booty issues' when I use both types of bass in the same context. I think I need to figure out how to get the best bounce out of jazz. I will definitely be getting one soon and I love the AVRIs (I bought one of your AVRI 75s back in the day). That looks gorgeous!
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    Indeed. The trouble with Wal basses was that they had a lot of deeply shonky attributes. They also had a whiff of the mid 80s muso (complete with mullet, very short strap, black polo neck and dubious slap skills) which scared a lot of us off in the mid-nineties. I was on the cusp of buying one a few times in that price band but in the end spent my money on other instruments (mainly Stingrays)...which is a solace nowadays when I realise I can't afford one! I really, really should have bought a fretless Custom though. I've become deeply obsessed with Mick Karn of late...
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    Hang on, is that Bunny Wailer? (v nice Bravewood btw)
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    Ha ha...indeed. The number of times I umm'd and ahh'd about buying a Wal for 600 quid in the late nineties.
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    Both of mine were early (skinny necks and long headstocks). I strung them with TIs but I imagine the damage had been done by the time they got to me. In contrast my 4001 was a ‘78. Neck was even skinnier. Straight as an arrow (and much missed).
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    When I say 'warped' I mean the neck thru has collapsed 'just enough' to make a low consistent action unachievable. Playable, but pretty much no fun. I've had two with identical issues. My 4001 basses have been AOK in comparison. Which is a shame, as I really liked the V63s I've had but they were weak in the neck department. They sounded great with flats...
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    Rickenbackers are a pain in the derrière, but I love them. I just wish I could find a V63 that a) didn't cost a fortune and b) didn't have a warped neck. I would ask someone to hit me up if they had an unwarped V63 that met those criteria but a) it's not allowed and b) it probably doesn't exist
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    Autumn Burst! Awesome
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    Yes, looks like it might be a later model what with the double trussrods Finish is definitely original. I always thought TRB6Ps came in orange/teal or black so I've been looking out there for a similar burst colour and there seem to be some out there with the crazy flame wings and the 'tequila sunrise' burst colour like this guy's one in Italy. Might be a special run? We need a Yamaha Uber-nerd to sort this one out Russ! It's intriguing. Helpful video for tone ref as well And yup, sigh, I will miss it and would keep it around but it's a luxury item at the moment.
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    withdrawn!
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    These basses are the pinnacle of Yamaha bass building (I have an incredible TRB6P). GLWTS!
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    And a bump or part ex (with cash from my end) for an Aguilar head either TH500 or AG700 merci bien Cheers, Nick
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    The alternative universe of 'Reverb Prices' never fails to surprise!
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    Nice! GLWTS
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    BOOMP
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    Yup, 19mm. These are great basses. Not as ‘big’ body wise as the JP1, but ‘denser’ for sure. The maple wings are definitely part of the mix that makes them feel rigidly built and resonant. The fretboard is huge, but slender front to back. It feels much easier to play than the Zon with its D shape and 16.5 spacing. Although I liked the JP1, I prefer this bass mainly because of the neck thru. In comparison the TRB6P feels more responsive and even across the neck. Very, very playable and a lot of fun.
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    Yeah - this TRB6P is INCREDIBLY well made. Unusual colour as well - it's what I would call a 'Tequila Sunrise' burst. Not the usual orange or cherry/redburst.
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    My TRB-6P arrived safe and sound. I say, I say. Well, well, well... this bass is gawjus.
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    Nope, a different one but the same model. The JP1 is terrific and I miss my old one. I’m curious as to how the neck-through 6P compares.
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    Price drop Bump - and also poss part ex for a TH or an AG?
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    Ha - funny to see this. I've had a few six strings in my life; an ACG, the spalted Zon that's on the board at the moment and a very, very nice Yam TRB-JP1. Anyway, after foolishly selling the Yamaha a few years ago and being six string free for a while, I'm jumping back in. I currently have a 30yr-old TRB-6P heading my way this morning on a UPS truck. Hope it gets here in one piece! I've been on four strings for a while now but I just love the Yamaha Sixers. Ebony, aircraft-carrier fingerboards make my day
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    It’s all about context for me but I am certainly not averse to extreme Muso-Dom...I’m pretty easygoing. But I think it’s pretty obvious that extreme chops are not what musicianship is about in the real world e.g Guy Pratt gets bigger gigs than Henrik Linder for a very clear set of reasons. 😁
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