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[quote name='Alfie' post='851729' date='May 30 2010, 11:49 AM']Usable dimensions are about 30cm by 28cm, you should have no problem fitting the F500 in. For my gig last night I had a Fender volume pedal (those things are bulky), two large leads and a couple of effects boxes. You should definitely get one, it has probably been my most satisfying acquisition this year- it's really light and comfy and I trust my bass in it more than in my hard case.[/quote] +1. Excellent kit. Expensive but miles above the quality of something like a Warwick. Pockets should fit an F500.

IMO, a true vintage belter of a Jazz or custom shop (Fender) is the only real deal Jazz bass. Nothing else sounds like a Jazz bass like a Fender, despite what problems they may have.

Where can you pick up a Roadworn for £699?! Id be quite tempted by the Fiesta Red Jazz! PM me if you prefer. I was after another Jazz or Stingray to replace the place the Classic Ray was supposed to take. £699 seems fine to me and I can use the other Fender cases.

After trying out the previous American Series, giving up (this was a fair while ago) I came back and found the current 08-10 onwards are some of the best Fenders Ive played, obviously I imagine a really nice 'real' vintage (not reissue) would probably be awesome, but I cannot justify it and Im wary of buying vintage instruments....(I would find it impossible to trust whats orignal!). My current Jazz is fantastic. The S1 Jazzes were not to my liking, although they still felt nice. The S1 was, IMO, a bit odd. I tried Metro Sadowsky's and could no way justify their current prices. Compared to the Fender 75 Reissue in the store, the Sadowskys had no 'bite'....not for me Im afraid. I think the pricing is ridiculous....guitarguitar are selling some for over £2,100! For a Metro! Lakland Jazzes have great necks, but everyone I tried had poor QC...maybe I was unlucky. They also weighed a huge amount. MIJ basses are great but if they weren't USA pickups I'd want to upgrade; the MIJ sound great but a little thin compared to the USA versions. Might have voted for 75 reissue but I'd want it in another colour. I do like natural, but I'd want Olympic White or sunburst. Custom shop Fender would be awesome, but out of my range. I would like a Roadworn, but as I mentioned previously in another thread I think the price point is too high. I still have not got over the honey moon period with my new Fenders....good stuff! Hopefully tomorrows 'wanted era'.

[quote name='Wud' post='850539' date='May 28 2010, 06:53 PM']Can anybody confirm if they get different results when flicking between the polyphonic mode and the normal mode. I saw a video review and the reviewer showed how a string that shows as fully in tune in the polyphonic mode will show as sharp or flat by quite an amount when you check the same string in standard mode. Anybody see this on their unit?[/quote] The standard tuning mode is extremely accurate, and although the Polytune mode is very accurate, it's not AS accurate. Your ears probably won't be able to tell.

Id definitely like the RW Jazz, and Ive heard they sound excellent. BUT, I still think the prices are too high considering you dont get the new fender hardcases. You can actually pickup a new American Standard for cheaper on certain websites.

After all the messing about taking it to be fixed etc and waiting for the shop to pay out you may as well just get another; it's not your problem. It probably is a fairly easy fix but something that shouldn't be needed on a new bass.

Send it back, personally I agree with OTPJ as that nut doesn't look right. Ask for another or a refund.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='849449' date='May 27 2010, 02:49 PM']I like a playable bass that sounds great. If it fails either of these, what't the point in having it...? That said, I'm almost totally immune the the effects of different neck profiles. My J and P are polar opposites, but I adapt to whichever no problem.[/quote] +1, the only thing I cannot get on with is Warwick necks, but thats just me. P to J is no problem. I think perhaps starting on a P style bass helped with stretching easily. [quote name='Ghost_Bass' post='849500' date='May 27 2010, 03:40 PM']Always tone! Your agility can be worked to suit any bass. If i was a confort-type guy i'd still be playing my first bass, a Maison P-copy! I have a SR5 and the first month whith it made bang my head on the wall plenty of times regreting buying it but now i can't see myself finding a better neck than that one! It's just simply amazing! So fast and slick! And what a tone!!! You only need to get used to your gear, no matter your phisical limitations [/quote] Im hoping my incoming 5 string EBs are the same for me!

[url="http://www.tcelectronic.com/polytune-iphone-app.asp"]http://www.tcelectronic.com/polytune-iphone-app.asp[/url] Madness, and very clever.

[quote name='RhysP' post='849208' date='May 27 2010, 10:08 AM']Really? Kenickie were a sh*t band who were vaguely famous (if you were a student at the time) for a couple of weeks when it was the in thing to have a female fronted indie band (see Sleeper, Lush & a load of other useless guff from that time). I actually enjoyed the programme, taking it in the light hearted way it was intended. But why have somebody like her, who is so blatantly anti-musician, commenting on a programme about musicians. All she does is sneer, and that's what pisses me off about her. Music was of so little importance to her that she stopped doing it as soon everybody lost interest in her band, and became a (not very good) TV presenter.[/quote] +1 Cannot understand why she is still presenting. Awful band as well.

[quote name='Linus27' post='848964' date='May 26 2010, 09:55 PM']When signed, we would rehearse every week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for around 10 hours a day. This would be working on the set, especially if gigs coming up, writing and working on new songs, record company bussiness and the odd game of headers and volley. Friday, Saturday and Sundays would be for gigs and Monday we would have as our day off. Plus studio, promotion etc could be on any day it happens on. We did work very hard at it.[/quote] If I was signed I'd be more than happy to devote my life to it! Alas, the band I have left were nowhere near that stage. I envy your experience The main problem is now I feel very apprehensive joining other covers bands.

Bass first, then guitar. Still prefer bass by a massive amount!

Im a little picky with 5ers but I think some basses look better in 5 string format, (Lakland DJ/JO, Ernie Ball Big Al 5). You can definitely still have a cool image and not stick out with a 5 string. Unless you want to stick out, which is also cool! I would just try detuning, I used to do it a lot and had no problems.

[quote name='Clarky' post='848248' date='May 26 2010, 09:52 AM']I just got this Nash from BassDirect, arrived yesterday [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Nash_63_Jazz.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp...sh_63_Jazz.html[/url] Realised I should never have sold my old CAR Nash Jazz last year (now owned by a very happy Stacker) as its a Jazz for Precision players - ie, really chunky neck, not the skinny neck I can't get on with on with on modern Jazzes. Put some new strings on, adjusted the truss rod and its really nice. Happy Jack will of course hate the relic'd finish! I now need to sell something to help pay for it .... PS, I find the Gallery a bit intimidating. I feel (perhaps incorrectly) that I am dealt with in a pretty peremptory manner (eg, I asked them to source a particular amp part and they never got back to me; and every set-up I have had done has buzzed like mad, even though I explained each time that I am a pick player, as I think they set up for finger players). I get the feeling each time that I am something of an irritation. TBH, I wish there was an alternative in London like the Bass Centre of old[/quote] That is one awesome NASH!!!!

[quote name='lojo' post='848147' date='May 26 2010, 07:27 AM']Just noticed you did go 2x210 and 212, have you gigged any combinations? really keen to know I've got by with just the 212 so far, be nice to have something closer to my ear, but on its own it certainly gives enough out[/quote] I think the RS212+210 is a nice compliment. TC did a good job making these cabs work together. The 10s give you the punch and a little more clarity, whereas the 12s give you the nice low mids and extra warmth to the low end. I think if you have an RS212 id personally get an RS210...the RS210s do work nicely together though. Two RS210s is more like a punchy tight slightly aggressive setup. The RS212 gives you that nice think middy tone that ive grown accustomed to really like. [quote name='gafbass02' post='848159' date='May 26 2010, 08:01 AM']Does anyone know how these compare to my markbass 102p/102std hf cabs?[/quote] Hmm, I have never tested MB cabs at a gig. I have a neutral view on them, and I would consider them down the line for future purchases. But, I definitely think the tone of these will be quite different. From the review on the internet, im guessing the RS cabinets are more natural and have a little vintage character, yet are still articulate. The RS cabinets do sound VERY loud and perhaps they are designed to be that way. I think what would sway me to the RS cabs is the tweeters they have; the RS cabs have a very subtle and sweet high end, nothing pingy or harsh that Ive found even on Berg cabinets. Its smooth, sweet and compliments that more vintage-meets-modern design. Towered up they sound fantastic, I must admit. They also weigh hardly anything for ceramic speakers.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='848212' date='May 26 2010, 09:24 AM']MIJ 'reissues' aren't really reissues, though. They're just interpretations.[/quote] +1, the MIJ I owned seemed like this. It was based on a 62 but not to the detail of the USA models. I do have a lot of time for the MIJ basses, and I wouldnt mind getting a brand new one and using it for another 14-15 years like my old one. But, as per above, there is a difference. Getting the US electronics version would bring it closer though.

I really am starting to like Bongos! Although at the moment my favourite odd bass design is the Big Al.

I must admit, the 62' MIJ I had was good, but compared to the latest USA Precisions, the pickups and sheer grunt could not compete. The MIJ sounded great with new strings, but the USA instruments sound much more powerful, and they also feel a little more solid overall. Plus you get an amazing case and the other new upgrades, but there is a cost difference!

[quote name='Sibob' post='847504' date='May 25 2010, 02:01 PM']But most of the Japanese ones I've seen have that horrible red tort scratchplate....which I find odd because it isn't a replica of the '62!! So factor in another £40 to make it look good with a brown tort plate Si[/quote] +1, thats the only thing I didnt like on my old MIJ P 62 reissue I sold on. Very nice bass, especially for the money. The Red Tort was not a good look though, as Nigel will agree as he changed it straight away!

[quote name='whynot' post='804303' date='Apr 12 2010, 10:22 PM']Gareth sold a Macbook to a non-basschat friend via my recommendation. He is very happy with it and would like to thank Gareth for making it a very smooth and friendly transaction.[/quote] [quote name='Higgie' post='805138' date='Apr 13 2010, 06:14 PM']Just had a very pleasant deal with Gareth involving a very sexy pair of cabs. Price was fair, bloke was a diamond to deal with. Don't hesitate if he's selling something you want Cheers mate[/quote] [quote name='essexbasscat' post='846913' date='May 24 2010, 09:45 PM']Ok, I know it's predictable, but I'm going to say more of the same. I also had a good experience dealing with Gareth, reliable, good communication, quality kit. You get the picture - he's ok. Ok ? Looks like the truth is out there Gareth. cheers mate T[/quote] Thanks for the kind words chaps

Quality pedal Cheers for putting up a review; it definitely feels a little nicer and more interesting than the TU2/3. I got mine last week and I really like it.