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Really would prefer a trade on this, partly becasue I haven't got a good idea of its value. I guess a good Jazz Fretless is about £700 so I'll entertain offers around that.

Still on the lookout type bump

[quote name='P-T-P' post='713549' date='Jan 15 2010, 11:31 AM']Not saying you're wrong, because if that's what it felt like to you that's what it felt like, but that's something I would never have imagined someone saying about a DJ5. What bass did you come to the DJ5 from?[/quote]

The DJ5 was my first foray into 5 string P.

Before that the widest neck I'd probably played was vintage P type (1.75") at the nut but I'm generally happier with 1.625" (Ray/Modern P bass). The neck width and flatness just made it feel like a plank to me. The thinner neck on the Sandy and SR5 was more comfortable to my hands. I'm aware that many players find the DJ5 to be Nirvana - just not this one. Guess I'm just not a 35"/19mm guy.

[quote name='MB1' post='713634' date='Jan 15 2010, 12:32 PM']MB1.
..."I don't usually like Tomatoes John!...But this is delicious!" (Peter Purvis/ Blue Peter) [/quote]

And Half Man Half Biscuit?

[quote name='Conan' post='712614' date='Jan 14 2010, 02:44 PM']I would partly agree with this, but a lot of it depends on the music you play and the band you play with. Much of Foxton's playing is in the kind of "middle" registers of the bass rather than low down on the E string for example. Within the context of a three piece with a very "cutting" guitar sound that works.

A lot of players find a five string necessary if they play with a singer whose range has dropped over the years... A good example of this would be Fish's band (ex-singer with Marillion if the name doesn't ring a bell). As the ravages of age, cigarettes, alcohol, etc have taken their toll, his ability to hit high notes has diminished. In many cases, the band has had to drop keys to accommodate this. Many of the original keys were C, B or even E - so if you drop from there on a four string the only way to go is up!! If the track is in D and you only have a four, then you will be playing on the A string at the fifth fret! No bottom end at all!

This is where I see the main advantage of a five. Or in metal bands where that really low-end riffage sounds massive...!

Just my opinion of course! [/quote]

As said, 'horses for courses' my horse only needs 4 legs. YMMV

Main problem I've had is finding the right one.

Lakky DJ5 - found the neck/string spacing too wide and scale length too long.
Sandberg basic 5 - found it a bit neck heavy
Stingray SR5 neck and scale superb but overall weight a bit much on long gigs (and I don't like swapping 5 to 4 mid gig).

At the mo I don't have a 5 string, I occasionally miss the B but as Bruce Foxton said 'I can find all the notes I need on a 4 string'.

I may find myself creeping back to one if I need one in the future but it would probably need to be something like a Streamline 5 to satisfy all my 'needs'.

[quote name='Musicman20' post='711945' date='Jan 13 2010, 09:29 PM']If I didnt have major GAS for a Lakland DJ5 I would come and check this out Rich!

Good luck. You don't need it though...good price and nice colour.[/quote]

I sold a DJ5 to buy one of these...........the SR5 was a better bass, guess I'm contrary to popular opinion

+1 on the MM wipes.

Tend to find these work well if used fairly often (i.e. before the maple board gets too dirty). Not sure how well they work on a very grimy board. If you're talking about cleaning a rosewood/pau ferro board - I'd keep it to lemon oil, waste of money messing with the wipes.

Nice bass Rich, had one very similar and sold it to buy Streamline #6. Still miss it, only 5er I've ever enjoyed playing. Shame you didn't get on with the neck. Good luck with the sale.

Pms replied to but still looking for that elusive Jazz/Ray.

Snow day bump...

Nice of you to say my friend, there is something about ebony, yes, definately.

[quote name='Jimelliottbassist' post='705974' date='Jan 8 2010, 08:11 PM']Any pics?[/quote]

Yup.

Apart from the scuff (sort of 3 minor white scratches on the reverse upper horn 0.5-1cm long - probably lent on a wall before I got it) there are no dings, cracks, swirlies - like new. Fretboard has been religiously MM 'wonderwiped' to avoid grimyness. Only gigged 2-3 times (generally use my Status - this is a 'stay at home' back-up). The bass now sports the black pearl pg - the black 3 ply was donated to a fellow BCer.

I have a maple necked/fretboard CAR 2005 3eq Ray that I would be prepared to trade.......alas it has a small cosmetic lacquer scuff on the rear horn. C'est la vie.

Back to page uno....

El bump

Oh, a bit more info.

I'd estimate the bass to be on the light side of 8lbs (suprised me a bit that). If weight is an issue to anyone, I'll weigh accurately if requested.

It's currently strung with (fairly new) Thomastik flats.

There's no major wear on the board - some v.fine lines only.

PM replied to and still available for trade...

And without a picture this bass doesn't really exist so...........

I do love the sound and playability of this bass, but try as I might it just seems too 'posh' for me (and especially the sort of dives I end up playing these days). I'm afraid I'm just a dyed in the wood MM/Fender guy

Its a 2008 (September) Perception Deluxe. Body is Spanish Cedar back, Claro Walnut facing with a black maple separating strip (match headstock facings). The FB is a nice thick slab of very black ebony (unlined).
I can't find any significant marks on this bass so I'll class it as excellent condition.

Maybe a bit of a long shot but I'm looking for a similar condition MM Ray or Sterling or Fender MIA (preferably a new 2008 type model) Jazz fretless. I'd also consider a Sandberg/Lakky equivalent Jazz-a-like. Not concerned whether lined or unlined. Alternatively £650 obo.

I'd prefer a pickup on this one as I let the original Gator type HSC go as it was too bulky - It will get a brand new Deluxe Rockbag to live in however

Thanks for looking

[quote name='hillbilly deluxe' post='700286' date='Jan 4 2010, 10:50 AM']A change of bass might help.[/quote]

Something where your fretting hand isn't having to support the neck at all may be helpfull? I found my Streamline very usefull in this regard when my neck/shoulder problems flared up earlier this year.

Good luck

[quote name='artisan' post='699348' date='Jan 3 2010, 11:41 AM']thanks for the offer,i must say i'm very tempted but i really need the cash to pay my visa card off after my recent purchase.
cheers[/quote]

Thank god for that, I only have a bass to trade no money to spend.

Great bass - good luck with the sale.

Strangely enough WD40 didn't seem to do much good on my Streamlines FB (or a fretless Status neck I used to have) - still a bit grey and streaky in places. Not 'manky' as such but the 'stain' just seems to get into the phenolic resin somehow. I'm sure I'd be able to improve it using WD40 in combination with a mild abrasive (0000 as above) but not sure if this would open up a can of worms.

Nice position to be in. Couple of comments:

1. Every 2 years or so I convince myself that Ricky's look cool and I should buy one. Fortunately 10 minutes or so in Electro playing one (or a decent copy) usually cures that. Definately an acquired taste both sound and playability wise. I could probably learn to like the former but the latter.....

2. You've got a nice collection of Fenders already - what do you expect the 2 potential additions to do that you can't already do?

If I was in the same position as you I'd probably look to spend on a single bass that was a bit different and special. If you like the Fender vibe, an offering from Sandberg or Lakland (or maybe a second hand Sadowsky Metro) might be worth looking at.

Really like the look of thisbut must stop buying or trading basses....