Marc S

[quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1404397471' post='2492290'] Keep an eye on the other items for sale section here. Buy replacement pickups used and if they don't suit you, sell them again. [/quote] A good idea! I would definitely keep the Jazz though... I'm a convert to Jazz basses I've got a Mex Roadworn, and the neck is just right for me I love it to bits If you replace the bass, I'm sure you'll regret not having that neck shape and profile you obviously like Don't forget to let us know what you opt for, and how you get on BTW. I love the sound from my Jazz pickups But I guess each model has it's own differences etc

That's what I like about this forum Everyone is just so helpful, informative & friendly Or is that just bass players in general?

30,000 IS a lot I didn't think there were that many bass players out there Well done BC

Me again! I meant to say, keep your eye on the for sale section in the Double Bass & EUB bit of the forum Some people try out strings on here, and don't get on with them so they sell them, usually for a reasonable amount I've got some spare, hardly used strings for my DB for less than half the new cost PS. On my EUB I got some S/H Nylon Wrap strings too You might want to look at those I think Rotosound do a set..... Don't forget to let us know how you get on with the bass / strings etc

Hi Jas, Welcome to the DB team indeed Your wife is to be cherished as much as your bass What a wonderful woman she must be I bought my Boosey & Hawkes from the equally lovely Sarah of this very forum Since then I have upgraded to a David Gage, also bought from a very nice fellow BC'er I've lost count of what I've spent since joining Basschat My wife Dawn didn't buy either of my DB's but she loves having a bass in our lounge When I'm out rehearsing or gigging, she says the corner of the room looks empty lol A year or so back, I was in your position I migrated from bass guitar (which I still love & play) but the choice of strings is a whole new can of worms! With bass guitar, it's generally round-wounds or flat But with DB the choice is mind-blowing, IMHO I started off with some dreadful strings on an EUB I think these were the £20 Thomann cheapies But don't go down that route..... The 1st strings I bought were Innovation Silver Slaps and I found the nylon material much easier on my fingers than the previous steel strings They are broader gauge, but softer on the fingers As Sarah says, you can go on Daf Lewis's Innovation stings trial but I wasn't patient enough for that Also, somewhere on here, Daf has posted a useful string guide which is worth a look These days, I've converted to Spirocore Weichs, courtesy of Greg - as they came on my new bass I think it was worth persisting with these, for me anyway.... if you find the left hand "drags" a bit on the strings - maybe try applying some "Fret fast" for a while until you get used to the strings? Here is my first proper DB, my lovely laminate Boosey & Hawkes Atria, which Sarah sold me .... and I still haven't fully decided whether to sell ....I really shouldn't have so many basses in the house, but Dawn is getting used to me now Good luck with your playing but most of all - have fun with your DB I've never looked back

Chiliwailer and Foxx, thanks again guys I've asked him to put it aside for me, and he's agreed I don't really "need" this bass but I always find it's good to play several different basses and I do like the look of this one - especially for the money plays quite nicely too Great to hear your positive comments and experiences with your bass Foxx That's just the sort of background info I was looking for Cheers again all

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1404218925' post='2490408'] I keep several gig bags and hard cases round the house... some may be empty, some not... who knows? [/quote] Ah, I use the same tricks..... I'm sure she knows though I could of course hide a few basses behind some of the clothes she never wears!

I wasn't so much concerned with the neck being a "different" profile, but wanted to make sure they weren't made of lesser quality materials etc I know I should go for it ...... just gotta sneak it past the wife now Cheers again for all your help / suggestions guys

Thanks for that Hutton, I tried the bass briefly, and was quite impressed with it The guy wants around £350 for it and I just thought a USA Jazz for that money seemed a great offer It's just about mint condition too.... He just changed the pickguard, and played about with the bass at home.... I wanted to be sure the components etc were of good quality I still find it odd that the neck is a different / slightly chunkier shape from every other Jazz I've played Thanks again anyway

[quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1404205848' post='2490184'] There you go - Fender 1990 'American Traditional' Jazz Bass. [/quote] Thanks for that Hutton Is that your bass? How do you find it, in terms of quality? The one I'm thinking of getting seems fine, and good value for the money I really wanted to know what peoples thoughts were on these basses and how they found quality of components / build / sound etc Does look like a nice Jazz... Cheers again

[quote name='Mr Fretbuzz' timestamp='1404137566' post='2489602'] No this is one of the new ones Marc... Unbelievably light PS you look familiar. Were you sitting next to me at Joe Bonamassa? :-) [/quote] Haven't tried one of the newer series Although heavy, my old Rumble 100 had a great sound Loud too. So if the new ones are lighter and sound just as good - perfect No, I wasn't at Joe Bonamassa Perhaps I've got one of those "familiar faces"?

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1404140773' post='2489660'] [b]American Traditional Jazz Bass!![/b] That was bigging the sh*t out of me The pickguard and control plate have been changed on the one in the eBay link. They should be a one piece. Fender using up old bodies and pickguards.... If yours is one, it'll say it on the end of the headstock in small writing. [/quote] Thanks for that Chiliwailer, This bass does indeed say "American Traditional" in small typeface on the end of the headstock Also, the original scratchplate WAS indeed a one-piece The guy showed it to me He had replaced it with a more fetching 2 piece, in rather nice tort Anyone know of how well these basses were built, or the quality of components?? It seems a fair bass for the money I'm tempted to go for it, and maybe get my local luthier to re-profile the neck to more of the traditional Jazz shape.... I do like the profile of Jazz bass necks Cheers again for your help folks

[quote name='Mr Fretbuzz' timestamp='1403993683' post='2488451'] Might bring my new fender rumble 100 and my warwick corvette active :-) [/quote] Had a Rumble 100 once Nice combo - just a tad heavy for my ageing bod..... Looking forward to the wide range of gear folk are bringing

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1404135571' post='2489572'] I've not played any from that time, so until someone turns up who knows what they're talking about, it might be worth doing a search over on Talkbass - there's bound to be a plethora of opinions there. [/quote] Ah, I thought BC was the forum where people were in the know Hope someone has experience of one of these basses from this era As I'd said, it seems a quality build Just the neck profile being a tad chunkier.... Odd that Fender should change the neck profile of a Jazz I've played quite a few (I own one) and they seem pretty consistent... Re the date - I'll ask the guy again He is known as a decent bloke, and pretty honest as far as I'm aware..... Cheers all

Just spotted this similar bass on ebay It's got a very similar serial number, and the seller reckons it's a 1990 [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Jazz-Bass-USA-1990-Hiscox-Lightweight-Hard-Case/181445053650?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3D7984478620028697837%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D20131017132637%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D181445053650"]http://www.ebay.co.u...%3D181445053650[/url] Just wondered about the quality of these cheaper USA models really Any thoughts / experiences? It's a similar colour too and the fretboard is a similar, slightly lighter tone than the usual rosewood....

Thanks for that - could be that I misheard when he said he bought the bass Anyone know of how they compare to other Jazzes though folks? Quality of build / components etc? EDIT: Or why they are so cheap, compared to other USA Fenders??

Hi folks, Just after a little bit of advice really Locally, someone has a Fender Jazz bass for sale, and it's a really quite low price for a bass apparently from the USA.... I know there are some dodgy models from seemingly every manufacturer The bass appears pucker, is in pretty much mint condition The decals on the neck state "made in the USA" The serial no on the neck starts with "N90" followed by 4 more digits The seller is really a guitarist, and having a clearout He says he had the bass from new, in 1991 He reckoned it was a budget series, produced by Fender in the USA and that appears to be the case I was just wondering what is anyone's experience with these basses? Are they quality instruments, or were financial savings made when making this range? All seems fine, but the neck seemed wider at the nut end, and not quite like other Jazzes I've played... EDIT: I just wondered what other differences there might be Any comments would be welcome I am really quite tempted by this, as it's not much more than a Mex or China bass Cheers PS. I don't really "need" another bass - but I fancied this one And didn't want to kick myself for missing a bargain!

I was expecting to see big spikes inside it!

I've heard good reports of the Squier VM fretless Plenty of people seem to be talking up the Vintage bass too ....wish I could try one of those..... Let us know what you opt for

[quote name='sblueplanet' timestamp='1403510323' post='2483247'] I'm of the same age Rich and had been away from playing for a while. Basschat has really given me the inspiration to be playing music again with other musos and of course, created a huge amount of GAS. Hope you have room for all the new gear you will be wanting :-) [/quote] Yes, I've noticed my GAS has increased hugely since joining basschat Still, so has my enjoyment of playing

[quote name='Skybone' timestamp='1403612569' post='2484435'] Ever tried helping him get the drums set up? You could help load in, get stands up & place cymbals so he can get them set up for him, you could get drums & cymbals out of cases, hi-hat stand etc, etc. While he's faffing about getting them all into position, you can set your gear up. Being in a band is a team effort after all, so if everyone pulls together as a team, all good for the "common cause", which is why you are all in a rehearsal room together in the first place... surely? [/quote] + 1 to this Yes drummers do have lots of gear to set up Ours is pretty quick - it takes him around 20+ mins, with a large kit I usually arrive for rehearsals at the same time as the drummer some would say it's the only time we are actually in time with each other But I always help him set up & dismantle, where I can..... Just carting the stands in & out of the car and setting them up takes a good while In my experience, it's usually the guitarist who arrives last and avoids having to help the drummer! lol Lend him a hand, and see how that goes......