jezzaboy

I got the Jazz neck from CH Guitars. It`s pretty good for what it cost. The frets are well finished with no sharp edges and the nut came pre cut. The only minus is that there is a slight gap around the neck pocket of the Squier body but what the heck. It may be a tighter fit with one of their own bodies. Overall, good value and the service from CH was really good, ordered on the monday and it arrived on wednesday. [attachment=80687:SAM_0164.JPG] [attachment=80688:SAM_0166.JPG] [attachment=80689:SAM_0168.JPG] Jez

[quote name='thepurpleblob' post='1241126' date='May 23 2011, 06:37 AM']I've given up.... my hearts not in it. He (the pub owner) got a decent photo and some factual information. He's not paying us enough to do all the work [/quote] Your gettin paid for it? Wow!! I`d check the notes to make sure the ink has dried on them before spending them Jez

If you are playing "whats it called, Cumbernauld" is it the Twa Corries (think thats what it called) in the middle of Junkie bandit country? I`ve heard that they are having rock nights again. Jez

I have been a Rush fan since 82 and did consider going to the Glasgow show until I seen the prices! I have to say that looking at the above posts from youz that went to the gigs, it seems that on the whole the sound was guff. To pay that kind of dosh to go and see a band and then to be dissapointed with the sound seems bad news. It seems to be the way nowerdays that just being there rather than the music has become the main reason for going. This is not aimed at Rush themselves, it just seems that to satisfy the demand to see these kinds of bands, you have to put them in exhibition halls such as the SECC and such like that are not primarily designed for music. I will wait for the dvd to come out which will no doubt sound really good. Apart from Alex`s guitar that always sounds cack, imo Jez

New Century Bar in Motherwell tonight. Only play there once or twice a year and sometimes it`s good and jumpin and sometimes it`s not! Hopefully the 1st one!! Jez

But guys, as you know.... NO ONE EVER BUYS ANYTHING ON HERE!! Jez

You are going to get different opinions on this topic as seems, some buzz like crazy and some don`t. For myself, the noise done my head in and ended up with me getting rid of it. I lost a few bob on it as I bought it brand new and I so wanted it to be a great bass but it was not to be. It might be worthwhile buying one and sticking it "in the loft" as it`s a Jap Fender and all Jap Fenders are classic`s (if you believe some of the crap on Fleabay) and are getting more expensive than their US counterparts in lots of cases Jez

[quote name='LukeFRC' post='1221806' date='May 6 2011, 12:13 AM']let us know how the neck is[/quote] I have ordered one of the Jazz/rosewood necks and will give you my "expert" opinion Jez

[quote name='chris_b' post='1225515' date='May 9 2011, 08:17 PM']Lots. Can you buy a 5 string P Bass and then sell it to me.[/quote] It`s thinking like this that helped us beat the ruddy bosche!!! Good lad!! Jez

I thought that OTPJ had returned! Old thread resarection!! G&L L2000 tribute- current fav squeeze Classic 60`s Jazz Ibanez SR700 Status Energy Us 08 P bass in black/maple Jez

I don`t think that I have ever seen a guitarist of any description playing a gig without an electronic tuner of some description. What do you do when you bring the bass from the cold air into the heat of a pub? Or halfway through the set when the heat is building up? I always have my Korg Pitch Black plugged in line. I can`t imagine playing a gig without it. Even if you play crap sometimes, the least you can do is be in tune sounding crap. Jez

The one I had buzzed like a wasp on speed if there was a lighting rig about. I could have got it shieldied as noted above with copper but in the end couldn`t be arsed. It seemed to have a garbage active circut. No doubt Monkonthehill, aka "the keeper of the flame for Jaguar bass" will be along shortly to tell us all how wrong we are Steve has gigged his quite a bit so he will have something to say. Jez

That`s a stunning piece of kit but don`t fancy having it round my shoulder for 2 hours at a time. Jez

Go for it! If you don`t, you will only sit and wonder what might have happened. Jez

Good shout Steve, I had forgot about that CH Guitars. I`m going to take a punt one of their jazz necks. Bodies look ok as well. Jez

If you like the sound of the Mex Standard best, why are you even asking the question Sometimes they get a bad rep on here but it`s what YOU like best, so, go for it! What colour combo was it? Jez

I always carry my Sansamp with me. That way if the amp goes for a Burton, at least you can shove it into the pa. Or for a much cheaper alternative, as Lozz says, a BD121. Jez

Here we have a MIJ P bass, which is MUCH better than a CIJ P bass. Except that the tuners aren`t original, they have been badly fitted and the body isn`t the original either! So, what you are bidding on is a Jap pickup, electrics and neck. And these go for between 550 and 700 Still, at least the guy isn`t trying to kid us on it`s something it`s not [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FENDER-JAP-BASS-MADE-IN-1994-/260777823375?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3cb791cc8f"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FENDER-JAP-BASS-MADE...=item3cb791cc8f[/url] Jez

[quote name='Clarky' post='1214821' date='Apr 29 2011, 01:05 PM']B5, I can guarantee that you are a leagues better bass player than me. I can't read, I sit on root notes etc. Your technical ability (whatever it is) is perfectly adequate for many bands, so wave goodbye to this lot and there will be someone else out there in which you will fit in perfectly. Chemistry between band members is more important than ability IMHO[/quote] That has to be the most sensible thing I`ve read on here for ages! Look at me, can`t read, can`t do any slapping or fancy stuff and what`s that thin string on the bottom of the bass for yet I play in a reasonably busy covers band having it large as they say It is down to the guys that you play with. Forget about these losers and get yourself another band or start your own. Don`t give up as I think that you will only regret it. You have always come across to me as someone who is quite passionate about your playing when I read your posts. Jez

[quote name='Alfie' post='1212384' date='Apr 27 2011, 10:23 AM']I also enjoyed it, especially as Avery Sunshine's bass player seemed to be playing a Squier Classic Vibe, awesome! [/quote] I thought that was a Classic Vibe. Looks like a bridge and tuner upgrade but good to see one on the telly. PJ Harvey? That`s what happens when you stop taking your medication kids. Jez

Just read an interview with Bootsy in Guitar and Bass mag. His Space Bass has 4 outputs going into 4 effects pedal which go into 4 separate amps! Sod being his tech. And he also says "the days of straight basslines coming from a bass look like they may be nearly over. There`s a whole new approach coming in." Has he had too many blue smarties? Jez

Really nice looking bass Rockape and the pics look really good. Am now suffering from serious GAS as some others are no doubt. Jez

I would go for the Gotoh one and save some cash as I had a badass and it made not a jot of differance to the sound to my lugs. The BA costs about £70? and the Gotoh shouldn`t set you back more than £30. There have been quite a few discussions on here about the merits of BA versus the old bent bit of tin. Result: inconclusive! Jez

I don`t have a problem with posting my town, but when trying to sell something, I think that you should say where you are, especially when the ad says collection only and guess what, no location! But as you say BA, we have been down this road before! Jez