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[quote name='Chris2112' post='954361' date='Sep 13 2010, 08:49 AM']I don't know, that growling chugging sound you hear across Load, Reload and Cunning Stunts is great...I quite like the sound of Jason's Sadowsky basses![/quote] They looks great, and I think back then I was quite in awe of how cool and retro I thought it was to have a normal Jazz bass (with a decent in a metal band. After trying one, I just cant get on with it. Maybe I should try one again, but I darent at the prices they charge!

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='954377' date='Sep 13 2010, 09:07 AM']Glad its finally hit the spot after waiting all this time for it. Ive never played one but do think if i ever go back to a SR it will be a 5 string. Ive always found i feel more comfortable on 5 strings, even if im not using the B string much. I like the narrow spacing you get on a lot of 5 string basses and find them easier to play than, say a P.[/quote] Funnily enough, as per usual, I was worried because of the 'oh Ray 5 have narrow string spacing' comments I hear. I dont think its narrow, I think it just works. My hands dont ache or struggle in the slightest, and it just seems smoooooth. Come to think of it, the Lakland 35" scale/neck works for me, but I did notice I was stretching quite a lot when I tried a JO5 for a good 10 minutes. I realise its just building muscle, but the 1st fret was a little further away. With the Ray 5, its just 'there' so to speak....waiting for you to use it hahah. I also think, after a fairly close A/B, that the EBMM 'B' is much tighter and punchier that the Lakland. This was about half an hour between each other. The Lakland B is nice, but compared to the EBMM, it doesnt have that presence and tightness. I like Bs to be there, but not overly dominating, which Ive been told can happen with a 35". Again, this is just all talk! Now Im so happy with this, Im quite happy to stick with EBMM for my 30th Birthday bass. I think im going to look into another 5 string. As much as Im tempted by the Big Al 5, I think a Sterling 5 might be a safer bet. Who knows! Time to start researching.

How can anyone dislike this: [url="http://www.bovinehost.com/currentbasses/BigAl5/bigal5.htm"]http://www.bovinehost.com/currentbasses/BigAl5/bigal5.htm[/url]

[quote name='dub_junkie' post='953009' date='Sep 11 2010, 06:54 PM']new SR5 best kind of new bass day imo +1 on the B which is great and plenty fat sounding. I'm looking forward to pics of this beauty[/quote] Will get some up! Ive just played this bass for 2 hours through headphones from my RH450 and an ipod. I am literally stunned. Not only are the solo tones good, but put this in a mix (say with just the S and a treble cut, bass boost a tad and minds boost a tad) it sounds bloomin marvellous. I played along with JK and 'Runaway' is a P bass, and the Ray sounded so good! Switching it to the classic MM H and it sounds massive. Im a huge 5 string/Ray 5 convert. This is a great instrument. Easily the best 5er Ive had the chance to play. Looks like im sticking with EBMM now.

Id save for the real thing. Try and find a mint second hand one. Trust me, they are worth it

Just realised Id already put this topic up then made another! Still good to read it again.

[quote name='Jigster' post='953407' date='Sep 12 2010, 11:00 AM']i'd vouch for the RW jazz - recorded some stuff a few weeks back through my Bassman 135, and all sounded old school as old school - gr8 guitars[/quote] Did you keep the pickups stock? How does it compare to the NASH?

[quote name='BurritoBass' post='953252' date='Sep 11 2010, 11:40 PM']I do like the 60s RI too myself and then of course the 62RI MIJ has USA pickups & is close to the USA AV in my view but at half the cost[/quote] If I could get a MIJ 62 Reissues I definitely would! The Roadworn, despite the controversial ageing, is high on the list.

Just to give closure on this. I carried on using the Fender stock strings for AGES. Finally, the E broke (and I think this is due to the fact I was picking fairly heavy handed yet careful, and the tapered E couldnt handle it). Now, after an hour of messing about, Ive put a set of Ernie Ball Group III Flats through body on the P bass discussed above. Apparently they dont stay too zingy for long which is great. So far, they seem smooth, clear and mid tension. Similar to the tension of the stock Fender strings (eg more tension that TIs). Cheers PS - Im assuming through body is ok? EB Flats dont say otherwise and people are fitted them to the Classic Stingrays (through body ONLY) so Im hoping its ok.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='953093' date='Sep 11 2010, 08:05 PM']This one you speak of, is not a taco is it? (mexican) if so bewaro amigo, mucho bodgjo![/quote] It is.....although the RWs have had excellent reviews, some people comparing them to the Fender Custom Shops but much cheaper. Hmm.

[quote name='kevbass' post='952987' date='Sep 11 2010, 06:32 PM']Fender 60's reissue jazz bass?[/quote] Possibly, although the lighter weight of the RW is tempting (well Ive heard they are mainly lighter overall).

Hi Can anyone recommend a nice Jazz bass that nails the 60s tone, is available with a rosewood board, and isnt over £1k? I dont mind if its passive or active, but Id prefer passive. I have been tempted by Lakland Jazzes, but Im not going to pursue that avenue after a few problems I had. It caused too much hassle last time, so something else? Sadowsky basses dont do it tone wise for me. One option is the Roadworn Jazz Bass (Fiesta Red). Not only does it look great, but I tested one and it sounded pretty damn good as well. Are they overpriced? I know I can get one under £800, but is that still too much? The other option is Sandberg, but Im not sure if they sound a little too modern for what Im after. Im open to ideas though. 4 or 5 string, dont mind.

Ive no idea what the fuss about string spacing is on these! 17.5 seems fine to me. After one day I can almost slap on it, and I dont really slap much anyway. The B is great, the 3 band EQ is brilliant, the HS options are excellent, the weight is LOW for a 5 string bass (possibly the lightest 5 string Ive tried) and the fit and finish are great. Excellent neck joint, and the paintwork is stunning. Pics up in the Gear Porn bit over the next few days. Now dont get me wrong, Ive tried some great basses to get to this, but EBMM just dont mess about when it comes to quality on the vast majority of their basses. I nearly went for a JO5/DJ5 Lakland instead way before I found the Ray 5 HS, and I still go and test them when I see them in stores. I just cannot go over how bad some of the workmanship is on the Laklands on a £1K+ bass. The Ray 5 is more expensive, but you get your proper case, and massively superior electronics. I still think, after an almost instant A/B, that the 34" B on the Ray is tighter and more defined. Anyways, thanks for all the advice!

Totally off topic, but still on. Everyone knows I like the neck on these basses. I went to try new stock today. It ticked almost every box....almost. Quite light, lovely rosewood board, striking paint colour, excellent neck join. What let it down? Really bad routing of the bridge pup. The G string was nowhere near the centre of the pole pieces. I dont just mean a bit off, I mean totally off. It was obvious when I solo'd the back pickup. The volume dropped. Looking at the other stock they had, there were some others the same, and some were spot on. Clearly its been put in wrongly like Dave's Fender Jazz. I class this as a shame because they make great necks. I do think I prefer the days when they were a smaller outfit and didnt have the Hanson pups.

Not keen, which is odd for me.

My god they dont waste time with new colours! I still like the new Teal Ltd editions.

[quote name='Clarky' post='952528' date='Sep 11 2010, 10:12 AM']Similar although Newsted's has upgraded electronics and is stealth black. Jazyvee's newest Alembic, on the previous page of this thread, is near identical to Newsted's and I would really like to own it (sensibly he is not selling!) My current intention is to get my incoming one re-finned in black. You can see a pic of it if you click the link on my sig.[/quote] Ah I see. I like that wood finish! Id be tempted to keep it as it is, but yep, black would be much more Tallica

Its on the front page of their site right now

Clarky, is that Elan 5 similar to your incoming Elan?

[quote name='throwoff' post='948563' date='Sep 7 2010, 05:43 PM']I also heard this story, in fact the poor bass mix is so well known a movement does exist which remixed these with the bass back up at a decent level (alledgedly from the masters, which is plausable considering the quality) under the moniker 'And Justice for Jason' If it pleases the court, exhibit A - [/quote] That sounds more 'normal' for bass levels. I used to, and still to, love Metallica. I just dont see how a Sadowsky suits Newstead one bit. The Sadowsky tone, IMO, doesnt suit heavy music. That Alembic tone is nice though.

Its a USA model only isnt it? Im glad to see they are progressing as a company. Despite my issues with some of the Skylines I tested, I still have faith they can make fantastic basses, (more so the Jazzes).

I've seen that new DJ replacement. Looks like a weird Jaguar. I still want a JO4 or 5.

I hear great things about it, but if it was me, Id get the Shuttle 9.0 and a 2x12 cabinet. A 1x12 wouldnt do much volume wise for me.