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    Anyone played one of these rather nice looking instruments? [url="http://www.fender.com/customshop/instruments/search.php?partno=0151300800"]http://www.fender.com/customshop/instrumen...rtno=0151300800[/url] Cheers
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    Musicman20 replied to Grand Wazoo's topic in Bass Guitars

    Wow, been busy?! Nice new collection.
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    GW - Thanks for the reply, and Im with you on this one some what. I can agree it can appear a little aggressive on that forum, as I stated before. BUT, it is his company. I admire the EB instruments, despite the fact I ended up with a weird neck on a Classic. I STILL would buy without testing. They dont mess about with these basses. I think the whole idea of not allowing people to 'buy' Ray pickups, for example, is a good one. What really made me think was when various members of the EB forum stated that people are obviously free to add what they want to their basses, BUT, the electronics in the basses are designed specifically for that bass. That's why personally Id NEVER change the electrics in an EBMM. Absolutely no point. if you dont like the sound, dont buy it. They are meant to be a bass you can buy, play, and really enjoy.
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    Absolutely bizarre. I really want to visit Japan just to see exactly if its how I image, (eg bright, busy, and full of awesome technology).
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    PMs replied to....still juuuussst available.
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    I have noticed it is a VERY defensive forum. I spoke up about a neck problem, and no one dared say anything. Dont get me wrong, its one of the companies I trust to buy brand new and unplayed from. They know how to 'finish' a bass thats produced in large quantities. S&T here in the UK who deal with EBMM are nice chaps and pleasant to deal with. Roasted Neck? Quite like the whole 'look', but I dont like the sparkly black colour that comes with it.
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    Cheers chaps. Dont get me wrong, I like these new basses, I just currently have one too many. I bought this beauty because the neck pocket/weight and feel lured me in. A few days later I realised I just wont get to play it very often due to the amount of Fenders, hence I think I should move it on.
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    Just added some much better pictures. Ive had PMs already!
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    This bass is very new! It feels fantastic to play is also pretty damn light. Ive weighed this next door and its coming up at about 8 3/4 pounds. It has excellent balance and a smooth neck. The neck pocket is so incredibly tight for a Fender its unreal. I cannot stress how good the neck join is. Other great QC on this include the excellent finish, perfect setup, and perfect lineup with the pole pieces on the pickup. I spent time trying out different models and variations and found this to be the best of the Fenders in the store. The sound? Exactly what you expect from an American Precision; punch, warmth, and fantastic low mids. String this with flats and you have motown thump String it with stainless rounds and you have that typical P bass grind/rock tone that always sits well in a mix. I have just started a new role in a new job, and Ive only just found out they wont be paying me for a fair while, so unfortunately this has to go. As its new, I figured it would be better selling this than trying to sell one Ive been using. Fresh from Fender, with hanging tags, and the plastic covering on the guard and tuners. As most of you might know, im ultra fussy with QC, and this passed all my usual checks I make before buying. As with all new Fenders, you get: Brand new unmarked excellent new hardcase Rolled fingerboard edges High Mass Bridge String through body or through bridge Excellent maple board that gleams! Lighter tuner keys Flat pole pieces on the pickups No wear, no marks, immaculate. Medium-low action, factory strings (still brand new), and has a nice grain to the sunburst. They retail for £950+ for the Sunburst model, (which this is, obviously). Eg [url="http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_guitars_detail.asp?stock=08103116425838"]http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_guitars...=08103116425838[/url] [color="#4B0082"][size=4]I'd like £710 for it which is very fair considering how 'new' it literally is.[/size][/color] I will accept ONO. Uninsured/standard shipping is cheaper (£15 or so), and insured shipping is around £30, maybe a little less. This will be through Interparcel, who I have used before, and Ive been more than impressed. You can also arrange your own courier if you like. I can also possibly meet within 1 hour of Newcastle, for around £10 of fuel. If you are local, feel free to ask for a test and obviously this will save shipping. PM any offers or questions. Im happy to help. As per my feedback, I REALLY look after my gear, but this is even more of an shining example as its brand new. If I didnt have rent and I didnt have to wait for pay from a new job, I would keep it. Normal procedure is cash on collection, or bank transfer/paypal before collection/dispatching to your address. Trade pending.
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    Arghghghhg
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    [quote name='Shonks' post='923650' date='Aug 13 2010, 11:34 AM']I didn't by it from a dealer, this was a swap for my Warwick $$ double buck, and on reflection, the guy told me it wasn't a CS. but a tribute bass, but I misunderstood, for which, once again I apologize to everyone.# Wasn't trying to rip off anyone. Anyway, there's no way you can rip anyone off here on this site, too many bass geeks, and anoraks nerds around here to pull a fast one - which I'm increasingly also morphing into.....![/quote] You swapped it for a Warwick $$ and no extra cash? To be fair, thats not that bad a deal. Im not sure about the relic thing, but if its just a MIA Jaco Bass and not a Custom Shop, then its still 'ok', but only worth the amounts stated above (which is about the same as your Warwick $$).
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    [quote name='Paul_C' post='923608' date='Aug 13 2010, 10:53 AM']simple answers. don't use the truss rod to raise or lower action, but do adjust first when setting up - there should be some space beneath the string at around the 7th fret when holding it down (I use 1st and 14th frets, but as long as you're consistent it doesn't matter) this space is to some degree down to personal preference/technique/etc. once the relief is set you can raise or lower the saddles to get the action to where you want it - again this is going to be personal preference depending on how you play/size and type of string etc. usually the E is slightly higher than the G and the other two should follow an arc that matches the radius of the fingerboard. once that's done you can do the intonation and check the action again if you've done some big adjustments once it's done, if the action changes due to the neck moving (big changes in weather conditions and what you might do to compensate (putting the central heating on) will usually be the reasons for that) then all you should need to do at that point is tweak the truss rod to return to your preferred relief. because in most instances necks are made of wood, they don't all behave the same way, so there will be differences in how they settle when under tension - some move a lot, some it's very difficult to move at all, even with heavy strings on, so you can't be sure to get every neck the same, but it should be reasonably easy to get a degree of consistency. also different fret heights will give a different feel, even though all other measurements are identical, so again it may not be possible to get two different instruments to match exactly.[/quote] Thanks. There is a 'gap' as mentioned, but I personally think its a little too big. So im guessing, as stated above, a quarter turn to the right if im looking towards the headstock from the body?
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    [quote name='LawrenceH' post='923637' date='Aug 13 2010, 11:26 AM']The 'tension' in the jazz strings may well be due to the neck being excessively bowed, personally I like it close to straight under tension and then set the action for acceptable buzz - did this to my Jap 75RI and afterwards it plays so much easier, with similar saddle heights to before.I was lucky actually, initially I just couldn't get it doing what I wanted and the truss rod was really stiff, until I took the neck off for a few weeks while working on the body, when I put it back everything behaved perfectly and after adjustment it felt like a new, and better, instrument. It's been stable since too.[/quote] Thanks. Does this mean the neck needs to be straightened out? If Im looking towards the headstock, from the body end (as the truss rod access is as the neck-body join), do I turn one quarter RIGHT to get the gap between the strings and the board to be closer? I will obviously detune the strings a little so they are slacker, then tune up after the tweak. I have all the tools here....Im just being very wary that I get it right. Im thinking it needs a very slight tweak.
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    Dont do it.....if its still in excellent condition, I wouldnt touch a Sadowsky finish.
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    Im going to give two of my basses a good setup. Ive got the information but I need to check if this is something that is 'setup' related. Firstly - MIA P Rosewood - I think the strings are a little 'too' low and there is some buzz. Im guessing I need to adjust the truss rod by following the guides? Its nice to play, but the action is a little low. Secondly - MIA J Maple - The strings are the same as the above, but it feels very 'tense' to play. Im not really used to .110 Es, but I must admit the Jazz strings seem stiffer. Is this purely a neck relief issue, action issue, or both? Using the Lakland technique on setup, it seems the Jazz strings do sit off the board a fair bit whilst pressing the 1st fret and between 12-13th, (on the J). On the P, the strings are virtually touching the frets whilst doing this. Ideas? Thanks
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    [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='923191' date='Aug 12 2010, 09:00 PM']But did we see it before and someone else fancied it? Looks cheap to me unless its a dog up close.[/quote] I think it was Sibob....a few pages back.
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    [quote name='bumnote' post='923185' date='Aug 12 2010, 08:57 PM']I do know I will be inspecting every jazz bass next time im in a music shop.[/quote] Me to! I am lucky to have a 2008 Jazz with excellent pup lineup...but this was checked over thoroughly by the Bass Merchants Tech. It also has a great tight neck pocket.
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    [quote name='dave_bass5' post='923181' date='Aug 12 2010, 08:54 PM']They still dont match up on the neck pup. You should be able to see in the first pic. These shots arent great but its really hard to shoot a shiny black bass.[/quote] I thought so...I hoped it was the angle. Very weird that they are the same 'batch'. Weird that they are still selling 2008s as well. See what they say in the email. I think you might need to get a brand new one ordered in instead of stock....and it needs checking before sending out! I can understand the frustration as I went through this with Lakland.
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    [quote name='dave_bass5' post='923166' date='Aug 12 2010, 08:38 PM']Here are a few pics of the new one, with the black PG on it. I need to get a new one as i filed this down to fit the old bass so it looks a bit of a mess close up. To be honest im getting used to it now and i really like the look of the black and maple. Its more the gap thats bugging me now. I guess with the body being black its not as noticeable from a distance. Still waiting to hear back from the shop but i have a feeling i might keep this one. [attachment=56422:Thu_12_A...010_0074.jpg] [attachment=56424:Thu_12_A...010_0101.jpg] [attachment=56423:Thu_12_A...010_0105.jpg][/quote] The bridge pup has a gap, I can see that. The pole pieces look ok on the bridge. Are the pole pieces not matching on the neck pup? I cant tell from the angle.
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    If its real it looks fantastic.
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    [quote name='bumnote' post='922976' date='Aug 12 2010, 05:45 PM']See pictures of a 20th anniversary ray, and my US Jo osborne. In both the pickups are misaligned, as are a number of my p basses. I never noticed it before, and I think you will find its pretty common. In fact even if you offset the pickups on the joe, it would transfer the problem to a different string, not eradicate it. To put it right would require the pickups to be moved fore or aft as well as to one side or a revised bridge assy.[/quote] Thats a lot more 'normal' I think. I agree it will never be 100%, but Dave's pics showed one pup was way out.
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    [quote name='martthebass' post='923143' date='Aug 12 2010, 08:17 PM']If this includes Fretless I might be up for a punt.[/quote] Unfortunately not. Bit gutted you cant upgrade a little to a hardcase or slightly different colour.
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    [quote name='Jigster' post='923005' date='Aug 12 2010, 06:06 PM']is musicman uk a new outlet type thing?[/quote] Its Strings & Things UK who are still the dealers.
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    [url="http://www.musicmanuk.co.uk/stockists.htm"]http://www.musicmanuk.co.uk/stockists.htm[/url] £999 But no hardcase. Id pay extra for a hardcase if im honest.
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