Jump to content
Why become a member? ×

Jonesy

Member
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    950

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Posts posted by Jonesy

    Fender Japan Hybrid 2

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    Have just seen these on Anderton's YT.......
     

     

    https://www.andertons.co.uk/brands/fender/precision-bass-guitars/fender-japan-hybrid-ii-precision-bass-black?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=main-fender-hybrid-ii-basses

     

     

    So it seems they're like the Japanese vintage reissue line ups, but with a different neck profile, satin neck and a centre block under the bridge? They sound like a P and J should, so all good there and the the workmanship will be up there. The thing I'm most excited about is the fact Fender have moved the truss rod adjustment to the top of the neck rather than at the heel. I know they're vintage reissues and true to the older models, but it really bugs me that the truss rod adjustment is at the heel and I have to remove the neck when tinkering on my MIJ PBass.

     

    I'm half looking for a maple necked PBass and might give these a go just to see what they're like. They seem a wee bit pricey at £1300 though.

     

     

    • Like 1

    50s style P bass, single coil, tele headstock. Any lightweight, non-slab ones?

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    On 23/11/2022 at 16:44, Paul S said:

    Yes, I believe that is the thing with these - quite a lump.  I wonder about the MIJ Fender versions.

     

    The  Bach ones Davie suggested might be getting stock in the new year but the guy who answered my email said shipping costs into the Uk now are crazy high.  

     

    Still, I am not exactly down to my last bass so am in no hurry.

     

     I think the MIJ Fenders are a slab. I can't say for sure, but this looks like a slab to me.......

    https://www.fenderfever.com/bass/fender-mij-traditional-original-50s-precision-bass-2022-butterscotch-blonde-1

    • Like 2

    a Flats question

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    27 minutes ago, Chiliwailer said:

    Wow, never knew about the 43-106., curious as to what that gauge is like then… though think I’m too settled with the 43-100 to change, absolutely love them. 
     

    Aha, must be the short scale gauge for a shorty SG? 

     

    Is indeed, they're the light gauge for short scales. It's the only short scale I've ever owned, but the scale length and light gauge make it a lot of fun to play.

    • Like 1

    a Flats question

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I had a set of Fender flats on a PBass (think they were the 50s?) and thought they were quite high tension. I don't have any exact info on tension, but my finger tips on my right hand would hurt after a 3hr practice.

     

    I now use TI Jazz flats anytime I want flats and find them much easier on the fingers.

    • Like 4

    Wall hangers

    in Accessories and Misc

    Posted

    I've had mine on wall hangers for the past few years without any issue and would say you can't go wrong with the Hercules. They're really well made, come with an insert for thinner necks, have a guard to prevent them coming off the hanger accidently (good for grabby kids) and the holder rotates so you can hang a different bass/guitar on it and it'll still hang straight.

     

    Just make sure you're hanging them on a sturdy wall and you'll be fine.

    • Like 1

    Between the JB and P Bass, Preference?

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    I think there's a place for both. I prefer a jazz for my heavier stuff and think the single coils probably help the thicker distortion sound a bit less muddy.

     

    The precision just fits though. In a band setting it just cuts through nicely and sits in the mix pretty perfectly. I used to think P's we're boring and avoid them but they're pretty perfect. I've even got the silly notion in my head that I need another one so I can have one for flats and another for rounds.

     

    I do prefer a jazz neck though and the P I have has a jazz neck.

    • Like 2

    Thoughts on Jack Casady Epi basses?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    They're really lovely basses and capable of being a lot punchier than your every day hollow body, though they do that well too! The necks are comfy and they're pretty light, as such they have a tendency to go south. It's not bad and neck dive isn't an issue for me, but it's nothing a suede back strap can't sort if it really bothers you. The only thing that takes a bit of adjusting to is the shape as they're pretty big and wide, so it means you just have to adjust your playing position. It's no biggie, but it might start off as feeling uncomfortable until you find what works for you. 

    • Like 2

    Thomann Tease

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    2 hours ago, stewblack said:

    Yes. 16 now.

    It is a thing of truly extraordinary beauty. If I had bought a bass of this quality, second hand, for double what I paid, I would have felt guilty.

    It's not as light as my other HBs but thankfully not as heavy as my other HB Jazz. A comfortable weight. 

    But oh my goodness it looks so nice 

     

    Let's see it then! The purple finish looks great when I've seen it online and is pretty tempting!

    • Like 1
×
×
  • Create New...