dave_bass5

Im pretty sure that at least a year ago it was showing the neck as 1.5" as i was contemplating getting one. Here's my thread although it ended up more to do with the bass in general rather than the nut/neck width. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=86875"]Nut width[/url]

Ive read quite a few conflicting reviews about the neck on this bass. Some owners swear blind its not a jazz neck, while others, and the specs, say it is.

[quote name='AlexKay1980' post='1257858' date='Jun 5 2011, 09:50 PM']This is how they look like on my bass [/quote] I think Orange on a Black bass looks fantastic.

What I meant was it offers almost everything I look for in a bass, good slim neck and I assume a good PJ tone. That would be the most important features and enough to keep me happy. It's the other things it offers that I'm not too keen on but could live with.

There are already a few threads on this and it seems like quite a few people are using it. I got one and was very underwhelmed and sent it back. I have since got another one as the IKM app has improved quite a bit, and there is also the free (or paid version) from Gallien Krueger which, unlike the IKM app, doesnt require you to import tracks in to it first. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=87219"]Amplitube for iPhone[/url] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=126675"]GK on iphone[/url]

[quote name='Lozz196' post='1255336' date='Jun 3 2011, 12:31 PM']Have to admit I was kindof the same, Dave, though have also started to look at them in a different light. Was in fact very tempted by the one Wayne has just bought, though as I`ve just agreed a deal on a Squier CV Jazz, I`m not too upset that Wayne got there first [/quote] Well a CV Jazz is not second prize IMO. I love basses with jazz sized necks, prefer a P but having a PJ is even better, love blocked necks etc so i cant understand why i dont have a Jag yet. Maybe by the end of the year but no GAS for one yet.

Ive always hated the look of the Jag. My singer had the guitar version for a while last year and i thought it looked like a toy. For some strange reason though im now quite intrigued by them now. other than all those switches and dials, plus the funny shape, they do seem like they would be my ideal bass. Be sure to let us know how it goes Wayne.

After owning a SA450 for a few years (and a LMII during that time) and thinking these were small and light, im amazed at some of the micro heads these days. They make the LMII look like a beast lol.

I struggle at every gig with my main band, due to the drummer being all over the place and not having any idea about music and what's required. I also feel like my playing is getting worse sometimes as there really isnt much to play off. The other band i (used) to play in is completely the opposite, although both bands are very similar, and i get a good work out with the drummer and its very enjoyable. I should do something about it but my band does have its moments so im not going to walk away from it. Its my choice so if i stay i cant complain (much)

I sold mine as soon as i took them off, sorry.

[quote name='bottomfeed' post='1249070' date='May 29 2011, 12:36 PM']I recently fitted a set of DR's & found the same... Didn't like the feel, didn't like the sound...[i]all gnarly & no warmth[/i]... they're coming off after 1 gig!.. back to D'addario EXL 170-5's for me.... I don't think I've ever not liked a set of strings so much before!... That surprised me...[/quote] Same here. Although i love the EXL's i can happily use most other strings, but the DR's just felt wrong to me. I wish i had tried them on my P bass before selling them but the colour was wrong so didnt bother.

[quote name='Jigster' post='1251857' date='May 31 2011, 06:32 PM']anyone mentioned Ibanez yet? Get an early Blazer bass - very affecting P bass sounds. Mine's 1981. Original case, imported from the US, would NEVER sell.[/quote] My very first Bass was a Blazer, they had only just been released. I dont remember how it sounded but i do remember it looked really smart.

[quote name='JTUK' post='1251138' date='May 31 2011, 10:02 AM']I did enjoy Paul Rogers and an augmented band cover some of their songs with May and Taylor otherwise it is just too weak for me. ..again IMHO.[/quote] Same here. Ive not seen the programs this thread is talking about (yet) but i did catch a fairly recent gig with Rogers and i much prefer him as a front man. There, ive said it. Im not saying he is better, just that i personally prefer him. I also liked some of the Bad Company/Free songs they did, good songs with a new sound.

[quote name='Musicman20' post='1251269' date='May 31 2011, 11:35 AM']what else is there that can trump a well made American Standard?[/quote] A Squier CV or Matt Freeman of course (at least, in all the important area's)