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Will do! I’m very much a beginner at recording so trial and error I guess.

Bought and paid for!

Yeah, it’s really nice. Like a lot of people on here I got it when they weren’t bonkers money. Saved up for years to get it. It’s a lovely bass but (if I’m honest) the Fender special run modern jazz I bought sounds better and is better built all round. I know it’s controversial, but the modern pickups are better, the neck is nicer, components are more reliable and the case is sturdier. This one just means more to me than the modern one does, if that makes sense. I used to gig it a lot but now it can spend months in its case as I don’t want my kids whacking it with their toys (happens).

1966 by all the features but the pots day 67, so let’s go with that.

Perfect, that looks like it should do the business.

Plays amazing, looks amazing, sounds amazing and took a few years to save up for. And the paintwork is utterly destroyed so, as my dad pointed out, is pretty much worthless and I should take it all off and start again.

(Firstly, move this if it’s interesting he wrong category - I couldn’t figure out what was right). I’ve been asked to record some backing basslines and share them as MP3s with some band mates. I’ve got some super gear but no idea what I need to do this. I’ve got a nice MacBook with GarageBand and an iPad Pro, so guessing either of these would be fine. I’ll be recording an electric upright bass through a Fishman preamp, or 60s jazz which has quite low output pickups. Budget wise I don’t want to spend huge amounts. It’s a bit of fun during lockdown. Links to things I can buy is best.

Dragging this back to the topic in hand, I’ve found that practicing in front of a mirror has done wonders for my left hand technique. It may sound weird but you can see the position of your elbow, your fingers and even the thumb too. (Think this was a Geoff tip, can’t remember) I’ve also found being conscious to get the right thumb position has improved my fingering too. I’m actually a fan of the Simandl book as I like the way the exercises build on one another, but I can see why they may be frustrating (and in some places not musical).

I only had a 60s jazz for about 10 years. Now I have added one more jazz to the pile and the I’ll thought out Shuker.

I built a Jaco replica bass from a 68 body and a 70s neck. Fitted it with Wizard pickups and vintage hardware and it was amazing. Sold it a decade ago and still miss it.

The US Fenders are, in my opinion, worth the additional price over a Mexican jazz bass. The components are better, the build quality higher, you get a hard case and the resale value is better. Mexican jazz basses are brillint but even US ones justify their premium. Previously they didn’t as they were awful!

I don’t entirely understand what you mean! Current Mexican Jazz basses are great (I’ve had two) but I was so impressed with the Special run Fenders (I forget the model) that I bought one. I also tried out US standard fenders and they’re fantastic instruments now. This is my view etc etc. The Player Series are exceptional entry level basses but personally I’d say they would need nodding and upgrading if I were to gig one regularly.

The current models are actually very well made basses.

I once had a Wotsit that was just a big lump of cheesy seasoning. Nearly blew my head off.