martthebass

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='319330' date='Oct 31 2008, 08:18 PM']Thanks. My son said: 'Why have you done that? It looks awful.' He's not as old school as I am. How's the G&L?[/quote] These young uns heh? Having said that both my girls love the G&L. I'm starting to appreciate the G&L - I've changed the flats for the Rounds which is more to my liking. I vastly prefer the neck to the DJ5 I had, the B isn't quite as 'tight' but it still sounds well. I think I still have a preference for the SR5 neck profile (but thats the only area I think it scores over the G&L for me) but despite the depth of the G&L it still feels comfortable, I'll see how I go on during a long gig. Have you had much of a chance to gig the Jazz - it was crying out for some action with a band that would appreciate it?

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='316812' date='Oct 28 2008, 04:08 PM']And it arrived and it fits[/quote] Much better

[quote name='Old Horse Murphy' post='318513' date='Oct 30 2008, 04:58 PM']I think I've gott a good'un here Mart. It's currently fitted with Wizard 84's and it sounds amazing. How's the G&L?[/quote] I think you have Nick....you've had it for more than 3 months so that's a good sign The G&L hasn't done a gig yet but the signs are good - nice sound and the neck is more to my liking than the DJ5 I had. Made the mistake of playing a SR5 for an hour on Sunday tho and I definately prefer the shallower neck profile on the SR - but I think the G&L will grow on me in time.

[quote name='Old Horse Murphy' post='318506' date='Oct 30 2008, 04:52 PM']I swear it's getting pinker by the day Mart [/quote] Gotta admit tho Nick, if ever I bought another Jazz bass I would love it to be this one.

[quote name='Old Horse Murphy' post='316928' date='Oct 28 2008, 06:06 PM']While I had the camera out, I thought I'd take some pics of my Burgundy Mist 64 Reissue Fender Jazz, which is the nicest playing and sounding Jazz I've ever heard.[/quote] Sorry Nick, it's still 'pink'. Lovely trio. Don't let em fall downstairs

£85 for ParcelFarce 24................thats a further profit of £60.

Well that's one way of knocking a few hundred quid of value off a perfectly decent bass........

I love these but hate the way the finish goes shiney with playing.....

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='314883' date='Oct 26 2008, 08:34 AM']Hi mate, I played a DJ5 at martthebass' house a while back. It was the passive one & sounded like the classic jazz sound you've always had in your mind. But again, it only does that one sound really. I know what you're saying about active basses. There's just so much more push & sparkle to the sound. I've sold all my passives now as well. Rich.[/quote] My DJ5 was stock Lakky Pre and Lakky Pups - not sure how different they are to the Aero's in the older DJ's. I'd agree with Rich on the sound. It did a great vintage Jazz vibe but IMHO wasn't the most flexible bass I've owned. I tried a JO4 in Electro just after I sold the DJ, on balance it sempt much brighter to me with a more 'modern' Jazz type sound, again just my opinion but I preferred the JO.

[quote name='Bass_In_Yer_Face' post='312265' date='Oct 22 2008, 04:24 PM']Give me the early eighties anyday compared to the talentless wonders today. I think it's a bit harsh to say that the early eighties was a dull time for music. You had the dawning of new romantics, new wave, hip hop, goth, electro & Ska..to name a few off the top of my head...what have you got now?[/quote] +1, being an eighties reject meself. I guess you had to be there to understand it? Also Mark1 Human League/The Future, early Depeche and UVox - Class....

[quote name='Adrenochrome' post='308429' date='Oct 17 2008, 11:00 AM'] Okay, so last night myself and my drummer went to a jam night in Harrogate. The 2 basses there were a newish 3 band Stingray with maple neck and a newish Squier VMJ. I actually preferred the sound of the Squier. Now I suspect that the the 'Ray may not have been EQ'd and/or played in a style to suit my tastes [it sounded a little flat, and was mainly being used for blues and rock'n'roll]. But the point is I thought the Squier sounded great and I noted it was very even between the strings and up and down the neck, the sort of thing that lets down some cheap basses. It's good to know that there are some very nice sounding affordable basses available.[/quote] Gotta admit a Ray isn't my bass of choice for these 2 musical genres. Now if it was 'kick ass' blues......

This is one reason why I didn't buy a MM Stealth Bongo. Look great new - not when they are a year old with big shiny spots.

Brown Tort Dave - and don't forget the pics when it's fitted!

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='307082' date='Oct 15 2008, 01:52 PM']Now you see, the sound you describe there is not what i want. Although im using chromes on my DD i think im going back to nicks. Im not after a vintage sound, nor a bright sound, just something warm with a nice punch. I guess a generic P bass tone. I would like to try a GL2500 out but for now im hooked on the P sound.[/quote] Now I'm confused. How can a P with 4 year old rounds not be 'warm'? Fussy bugger........

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='307058' date='Oct 15 2008, 01:28 PM']The issue though is that while ill happily use a DJ im really after a 5 string P.[/quote] G&L L2500, passive, flatwounds, roll off the bridge pickup. Sounds like my MIA Fender P with 4 year old rounds. Still on honeymoon with this bass tho, so I might hate it in a few weeks................nah

I'd definately try and get a play on a DJ5 before you buy. I for one felt it was a brilliantly made bass that nailed the vintage Jazz sound well but the neck felt like a long plank to me. 35" scale, v.flat radius and big string spacing. For me - very much a Marmite moment. Just noticed you've got a 5501 so I guess you know what you're getting into. On that basis if you like the 5501 it's a no-brainer....

Nice trio. Just goes to show that the crash in MM prices is to someones benefit. Everyone needs at least one MM in the 'collection'. Regarding selling - theres sod all on TV anyhow! Keep the family together.

[quote name='uptonmark' post='304414' date='Oct 11 2008, 03:00 PM']which one....this [url="http://imageshack.us"][/url] or this [url="http://imageshack.us"][/url][/quote] Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..........cherrylicious