Hit&Run

I've got a VM 70s jazz, a VM jazz fretless & a CV jazz. Oh and a Deluxe 5 sting jazz. They're all flipping killer, and the VM basses have been uber pimped to my specs. The CV jazz & 5 string will be pimped when I can afford the sweet bits to go on them. From a construction & playability point of view, they slay the competition. When my VM 70s jazz landed on my doorstep the action was so low I couldn't get my fingers under the G string to pop notes; not a hint of fret buzz either. Pure class! Squier have really upped their game in the last few years, and I'm showing my approval by splashing the cash. I did have one of the squier VM telebasses, which was also class. I didn't really have anywhere to anchor my plucking hand thumb on it, so I moved it on. It too was very nice. I'd also like to point out that I bought all of these basses blind (mail order new, or secondhand from basschatters or off ebay) and never received a turd. If you can't get to try one locally then I'd say risk buying one blind. Or bag one up from on here.

[quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='466805' date='Apr 19 2009, 04:36 PM']You could replace the volume control with one that also has a push/pull series/parallel switch similar to the one the S1 jazz basses had.[/quote] +1 It shouldn't affect the cosmetics of the instrument & is easily reversible.

[quote name='Johngh' post='441749' date='Mar 22 2009, 02:33 PM']I'm also tired of getting together with muso's who like the idea of being in a band but can't be bothered to learn the tunes so they sound OK when you get together for rehearsal. Very frustrating.[/quote] +1

[quote name='Clockworkwar' post='429589' date='Mar 9 2009, 05:54 PM']anybody bought one?[/quote] I have, largely on the back of machines review. I think I paid about £260 for mine from imuso, and I've had it nearly a year. I bought it blind (ie mail order) and was well chuffed with what I got. I got it delivered to work, and when I unpacked it the guys in the post room were stunned into silence; they couldn't believe how up-market it looked given it's price. There were no construction issues, it's solid and comfortable to play. The sound is pretty modern; this is no fender clone. Overall I think 'vintage' have done well with this one. If you're not a label-whore (ie aren't bothered that 'vintage' is written on the headstock) and can bag one up for £250, you're getting a lot of bass for your cash. H&R

It does look like a Vigier, though I know he's got a fretless pedulla somewhere.

[quote name='Bigwan' post='398945' date='Feb 3 2009, 02:09 PM']Always loved 'Green Tinted Sixties Mind'![/quote] +1

I'll try out the active and passive inputs at my next gig (next week). I was just worried about causing damage if I got it wrong. Cheers guys.

I've got an aphex bass xciter, and was wondering if the signal from it should go into the active or passive input on my amp? I'd have thought it should go in the active input, because it's extremely similar to an active EQ circuit. Does anyone have any definitive answer to this? Non-definite is OK as well. Thanks, H&R

I've got a V1004 and I'm impressed with it. Probably the closest thing I've got to a 'coffee table' bass.

[quote name='Platypus' post='364184' date='Dec 27 2008, 02:38 PM']I think it's Anthony Jackson[/quote] I know Anthony Jackson played on a lot of her stuff, and he'd be my suggestion also. Here's the wiki on him: [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Jackson"]AJ[/url] EDIT: In fact, looking at the album that song is taken from (Chaka Khan by Chaka Khan) I know AJ played on 'ain't nobody', so there's a good chance he cut other tracks as well. Watch me get shot down in flames now! H&R

[quote name='timloudon' post='360139' date='Dec 21 2008, 11:57 AM']I went into a shop in Leeds (those of you from Leeds will know which one I'm talking about)...[/quote]Erm, no I don't. Name & shame dude!

[quote name='BassMunkee' post='357385' date='Dec 17 2008, 10:25 PM']www.gak.co.uk do.[/quote]Their prices aren't bad, and are certainly one for consideration! [quote name='dudewheresmybass' post='357505' date='Dec 18 2008, 01:39 AM']IIRC, it's Gibson uk! i have a phone number, but i'm not sure it's correct - 0800 444 27661[/quote]I looked on the Gibson website and there were about 4 shops in the UK that handle their goodies. That's tame for a big group like Gibson. [quote name='artisan' post='357890' date='Dec 18 2008, 01:27 PM']PMT in Leeds sell them,maybee they can help you.[/quote]That's quite close by, I might pop in tomorrow and talk some shop. Nice one guys!

I was wanting to contact epiphone UK (if such an organisation exists) and don't know how. I know rosetti don't distribute them anymore, and someone mentioned that Gibson now handle all the epiphone duties. Does anyone know who I can talk to about epiphone guitars in the UK? Thanks in advance. H&R

I didn't know Wayne Rooney could play sax.