Musicman20

I've never understood why a company would offer one but not the other?! It needs both blocks and binding.

If you have no need for the money, I'd keep them.

Sea Foam Green.

Glad you got the drivers sorted out Duke... Me thinks you need a distributor in the UK for your cabinets!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug8AySDjP3g

Oh my god! A Strung Out signature bass! I can't believe they have been noticed by a major company. I grew up listening to this band....saw them live about 15 years ago and I still rate them. Very very fast and technical stuff.

Cool!

I play in a new originals band, but its going slowly (which is fine as I'm busy). I do have more time to brush up on learning new songs at home...which I actually really enjoy. It gives me time to get to know my equipment, and hear my technique problems....which then leads me to trying to resolve them.

White. Every time.

A pickup upgrade wouldn't be a bad idea...depends what you are after. I think most P bass pups sound VERY similar once you get to a certain level.

I'd stick with it how it is...personally those BA bridges look awful! Keep it classic. Again, a pre-amp pedal might be nice. If you want more mids, the Aguilar Tonehammer will help. The Sadowsky pre-amp is nice but to my knowledge it has no mid control, same with the Sansamp BDDI.

The Streamliner isn't muddy if you use a fairly balanced non-bass heavy cabinet, and drop the bass a bit. I'd suggest a Shuttlemax 9.2 which I personally consider to be one of the best amps out at the moment. Its the 9.0 plus a lot more. It also allows you to drive the pre tube quite a lot on the Tube channel, and the Fet channel is ULTRA clean.

Agreed with the above. Find a good one and you will be VERY happy.

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1349210234' post='1823449'] if you want lots of power in the low end a jazz cant compete with a SR 5 HS, i totally dig those basses... but i think for an awsome slap tone and great articulation a 75 in particular has it hands down... nothing like a jazz bass with 70's spacing... just my opinion of course [/quote] Oh no I agree. Its unfair to judge passive Jazz to a Ray 5 HS when we are talking about sheer power etc, but I was referring more to the actual quality and richness of tone that the Ray prduces. I wouldn't mind a 70s position pup Jazz but I wouldn't want to pay the current prices for a 75 Fender J Reissue. A Sadowsky in that format would be nice, but again I don't think Sadowsky has the grunt and edge that the original Fender sound does.

[quote name='Fat Rich' timestamp='1349250507' post='1823732'] I sometimes run my unmodified Jazz basses through an outboard Sadowsky preamp if I want that polished boutique Jazz tone, best of both worlds. [/quote] Ay, agreed! Best of both. That is why I bought the TH pedal...to get an active bass but without the need to change anything on the bass itself. Plus it can be used with ALL of my basses.

[quote name='drTStingray' timestamp='1349210468' post='1823455'] Some people will disagree with you - but wait till you get that Bongo!!! The bass EQ control alone is a wonder to behold - can damage structures instantaneously!! If you haven't tried them, EB Grp 3 flats on a Ray are wondrous. Possibly on a Jazz as well. [/quote] I've got them on my Ray 4 H which I've gigged a fair bit...and I got used to them. They can seem quite tough to play once you are used to normal Slinkys but they sound great.

[quote name='drTStingray' timestamp='1349209161' post='1823423'] Gareth remember you will soon be taking delivery of your tangerine pearlescent Bongo, at which point everything in the world of bass will fit into place.................glad you're enjoying your Jazz though. In the meantime, just boost the mid range on your amp a little to overcome the scooped sound if you feel the need - but remember the audience may not be hearing quite the sound you do on stage. I do this sometimes with my Stingray 2 band in a guitar heavy mix (well to be precise a guitar mix where they're playing in similar sonic territory as the bass - but possibly at or near their soloing volume). I find with a Stingray HH, particularly in the 2 humbucker setting, I like to boost the mid control on the bass a little and cut the bass control a little. I think it's the same issue to be honest - clearly you'd need to control it from a box or the amp if you're using a passive or 2 band EQ Jazz. [/quote] True. Last night I gave my Ray 5 HS some much needed TLC. This meant changing the two year old stock strings, and the battery. Oh. My. God. The sheer power and rich tone blew the Jazz away. The Jazz is great, but the Ray 5 HS sounds amazing.

JUNE?!!!!

Grohl is one of my all time grunge/punk heroes. He started off in hardcore bands playing tiny shows and grew into a stunning drummer and songwriter. I like his style on guitar (pure riff, no messing about and doesn't hog the limelight) and his vocals are great. The first Foo's album is amazing, and the second really set them up. I actually think the latest album is one of their best to date. Even though I'm not a fan of the colour or the bridge, that price is tempting! Especially as its finished in nitro.

I definitely see why people love the Jazz. Its a lovely design...great aesthetics. I am still wowwed by the slap tone (although I barely ever slap). I wouldn't see any reason to opt for a Sadowsky over this Jazz as the passive tone is fantastic, and the Tonehammer adds a wonderful touch. Its well made and lightweight. I think I much prefer the ''rough' Fender Jazz tone over a more polished boutique tone. So far, still very happy. Part of me wants to get a matching Jazz with a glossed maple board...but that is the collectors side of me coming out.

Wow, £665?! That seems like cheap price!

Personally I've tried a lot of 5 string basses and gone back Musicman. Stingray 5/Sterling 5 HS or HH. More adventurous? Bongo 5 HS or HH. Killer tight b and well defined.

Not mad on the colour, bridge or pickup choice! Cool idea to him a sig bass though

I practiced to a few Jamiroquai songs tonight. The slap tone is absolutely superb. The best Jazz slap tone I've heard...I couldn't believe it...totally spot on. Both pups full with almost full tone. Very snappy and aggressive. Goes to show a good passive Jazz can nail it!