thebassist

You've hit the nail on the head RE the Foderas - I really fancy one but don't want to try it because I know what I'm like. I really should stick to my £3k budget. ...I've even considered buying two passive Fender Jazz 5 strings and having one BEADG and the other EADGC. One white and one sunburst so they're instantly recognisable on a dark stage.

I'm looking at dropping maximum of £3k on a 6 stringer and a Ken Smith Black Tiger that's for sale locally will be my first port of call. I'm usually very trigger happy and just buy stuff but I'm going to try to fight that urge this time - I'm fully aware that I really need to gain some self control and spend some time to get the right one. I really want something I can use in almost any situation - something very, very versatile. I'd love and appreciate some recommendations from personal experiences.

I've owned a fair few American Jazz and Precision basses and really can't recall playing one that was terrible. Sure some aren't as good as others but I found that they were all pretty much spot on with a professional set up.

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1415196405' post='2597731'] I think you and I are looking for the same thing... [/quote] Maybe I'll buy just save a few quid and buy another 5er. The werid thing I find is that Fender don't offer a proper 6 given the vast range of basses they offer now at many different price points as well. It's like they have a bass covering all the... bases... apart from a 6.

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1415191357' post='2597615'] I had no idea these existed.. [/quote] Yeah, I do quite like it actually. Just wish Fender would do a standard/non-signature model.

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1415189403' post='2597582'] What annoys me is that they could make it, it'd just take up to 3 years to get it in your hands! I don't know about you, but my GAS may not survive that long period! [/quote] They did a Steve Baily 6er a few years ago. Thing is, I don't like signature instruments.

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1415188163' post='2597559'] I reckon Fender must have looked into doing a proper sixer and decided it's not worthwhile... I'd imagine that six strings are a very small percentage of the bass market. Personally I think a six-string jazz deluxe would be a reasonable seller. [/quote] I'd buy it!

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1415187360' post='2597541'] Something these lines would have me interested... [/quote] Yeah, and call me shallow, but I really want Fender on the headstock. A 34-inch scale, US Standard passive 6-string Fender Jazz Bass is exactly what I'd like

I don't think it is myself. I think it's a real shame Fender don't really open up the custom shop to offer 6-string options, etc. I'd love a 6-string US Standard Fender Jazz Bass.

...I'm really jealous! I NEED one of these again. And I use a Sansamp with my 4 string Jazz. Just when you need an extra something.

[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1414928767' post='2594682'] Totally agree. Keep it passive as that's what these basses do best. Once you add a preamp I think things change, they get complicated and you lose some of the basic charm a plug in and forget bass does so well. I've noticed that when I play my jazz I hardly touch the knobs, but with my Yamaha I'm tweaking quite a bit during gigs. Maybe that's just me but I've always been like that. As much as my old P-retro could produce so much I felt it ruined the simplicity of my P bass. I recently got a Darkglass VMTD pedal over getting a preamp put in my Jazz, and what a difference that makes. Warms everything up just nicely. [/quote] Again couldn't agree more.

[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1414924170' post='2594611'] It will be in the classifieds by the end of the month and he will be looking for something better......it's the basschat way ;-). [/quote] +1 here

Yes, congratulations!!!!!! Beautiful, beautiful bass - I'm really pleased for you and a bit jealous too.

Get a Fender

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1414676009' post='2592118'] It does look good though... without the signature and association I'd be interested. [/quote] Yeah, personally I'd never buy a signature bass.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1414614146' post='2591451'] I wish this was in stock at my store to try, and the Deluxe version is still pre order only [url="http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_guitars_detail.asp?stock=12031010420658"]http://www.guitargui...=12031010420658[/url] [/quote] Yeah, that's what I had...just in sunburst. Damn, I loved it.

I've played Jazz Basses from the very start of my playing time - 18 years ago. I tried a Precision about a year ago and didn't like it to be honest. I think it was due to the fact that I play finger style with my thumb resting on the bridge pickup which I have wide open while the neck pickup is turned off. Having said all this, like others have said, definitely go and try some out. You might love them.

The 2011 5-string US Standard Fender Jazz Bass in sunburst with rosewood was one of the few basses I've had and sold that I wish I'd kept now. I loved it.

Anybody got a Limelight that's not been aged?

I've had both of these... American Deluxe Jazz Bass V - [url="http://www.fender.com/basses/jazz-bass/american-deluxe-jazz-bass-v-five-string-rosewood-fingerboard-3-color-sunburst-3-ply-bwb-pickguard/"]http://www.fender.co...-bwb-pickguard/[/url] American Standard Jazz Bass V - [url="http://www.fender.com/basses/jazz-bass/american-standard-jazz-bass-v-five-string-rosewood-fingerboard-3-color-sunburst/"]http://www.fender.co...color-sunburst/[/url] Moved them both on - this is so subjective of course. Personally, I liked the Standard a lot more than the Deluxe and, actually, it's one of the few basses I wish I hadn't sold. I'd go out and try as many as possible mate... you've got me thinking now though - I want another Jazz V. And I'm 100% sure that there are far superior Jazz Basses out there but personally speaking, and I know I'm very blinkered here, I love and want the Fender decal on the headstuck.

I've bought the 60's, 70's and hum cancelling Aguilar Jazz replacement pickups. I thought they were all pretty good but I stuck with the 60's ones i the end and sold the others. I'd like to try their new 'hot' pickups though - they look pretty cool. And to repeat what TheSiberian said, the Fender Jazz Custom Shop pickups are fantastic. Really fantastic.

Nothing helpful here I'm afraid - but I would say that I went through a similar thing for about fifteen years - changing basses, modding them, selling them, repeating the process, etc. - now I just enjoy my basses as they are and try not to worry about it so much.

Sold my Fender Jazz Bass to Nick this morning. Great guy to deal with, very prompt payment. A lovely gent all round.