Bridgehouse

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1487873771' post='3243816'] You have the option of almost any bass you want, great position to be in. If I was looking to drop £5k on a jazz bass, I'd either be looking out for a really nice custom colour 60's original (likely to be located somewhere other than the UK, so prepare to buy without trying).....or first port of call would be a Stenback I think. Maybe a USA Lakland and some spare cash. Si [/quote] You're pretty much where I am at I think.

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1487871041' post='3243790'] Right you are. But to be fair, some players also need to actually own various basses sometimes to see how they get on with them once the initial honeymoon period has ended. Buying second hand, especially here, is a great way to experiment at home and then lock down what you want/need without loosing any cash. [/quote] Yeah you're right. Anyone got a nice 60s Jazz they don't want any more?

It is indeed a fantastic problem to have, and I have no intention of rushing in. I do take a lot of he comments about customs on board - I'm not sure I could guarantee that I could spec something exactly right for me. I need to play a lot of basses I think..

[quote name='GuyR' timestamp='1487802144' post='3243157'] GaryDay has a very nice looking 66 jazz bass in black with matching headstock. Looks a good buy for £6k. Happily for me, I have 3 pre cbs jazzes, all pretty much original, other than the odd screw or missing cover. I always buy on approval subject to taking them to see Martin Petersen for a second opinion/check over. No genuine, confident seller would object to that. I am always open to the purchase of another pre 65 jazz and have never regretted a vintage purchase. If you are careful, nor will you. [/quote] I'd love to get a pre-CBS Jazz, but I suspect I don't have the budget for a good-un, specially if I wanted a non-sunburst. Will check out the 66 Jazz..

[quote name='Bass_Guardian' timestamp='1487771725' post='3242662'] Wal! [/quote] This was another option I did think about - but I know nothing about them really....

Guys - great advice, thanks! No intention of rushing into this - visiting some of the aforementioned establishments is a must, I do agree. I do have a strong temptation to complete the holy trinity I must say..

[quote name='kodiakblair' timestamp='1487724943' post='3242268'] Half ?? With that kind of budget you could get anything you want built. Half again should easy get you another vintage Fender. Serious money you're talking. [/quote] Sold a lot of gear.. very tempted by some of the mid-60's transition Jazz's I've seen...

[quote name='kodiakblair' timestamp='1487721580' post='3242251'] Here you go [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EX-PINO-PALLADINO-FENDER-JAZZ-BASS-STACK-KNOB-1961-VINTAGE-FENDER-BASS-WHO-/391434650065?hash=item5b2352c1d1:g:xfwAAOSwopRYhkWi"]http://www.ebay.co.u...fwAAOSwopRYhkWi[/url] Vintage,jazz,lot of money ticks all boxes [/quote] Beautiful - maybe I should clarify - perhaps not quite that much money.. Let's say half that amount

I've made the transition over from widdly-little six string things to the proper world of low end, and now have a jam night/bluesy rock covers set up and an offer for a startup covers/original band. Collection so far: 2016 Stingray 1974 P I'm playing the '74 P a LOT, and loving the vintage vibe. Having committed to the instrument, I've sold off 2 rather high end guitars, and one vintage, along with a high end guitar amp, and now have ££'s for a third bass. My initial thoughts for options are:- - Vintage 60's Jazz (if I can find one, I'd go for a special order colour with matching headstock) - Custom build I did toy with the idea of a Travis Bean - but my recent thread suggests they are as rare as, well, you know, the sit-on horse droppings. And I'm not really convinced. If I'm honest with myself, the Jazz is where my heart is - I just get on so much better with vintage instruments. Dunno why, I just do. Anyways, what's your thoughts? Mad to go for a 60's Jazz? Would a custom build be more satisfying long term? What would round off the collection? Thoughts greatly appreciated!

I'm hearing great tone, but heavy, expensive and not many of them... I should be considering something else I reckon. I do have a very strong draw to a 60s Jazz to round out the collection... a TB would be about the same sort of money...!!!

Great opinions and feedback folks! There are of course other options, but I wanted to understand the general feel for them... Thanks!

[quote name='prowla' timestamp='1487102624' post='3237184'] Not sure of your location, but as I mentioned there was one in a shop in London a while back. [/quote] I've had a good browse around but I've not seen one for sale in the UK at the moment...

Lol! Thanks all. I may well be going mad. Having said that, I've played a big-assed low D whistle made out of aircraft grade aluminium - and they need a proper good rubbing to warm them up to get them to concert pitch. And I've played one in a field where I genuinely thought my fingers were going to stick to it.. Chances are I wouldn't get an opportunity to try a TB to see if I liked one either - thought I'd gain some opinions before I started looking. It might take a while to even find one (let alone a good one) first tho!

I appear to have developed GAS for a TB2000. Weight aside, are they worth the pursuit, or am I going slightly mad?

[quote name='markstuk' timestamp='1486731427' post='3234167'] I had a period when I used active PA cabs (classic wedge on a pole type) - and the fact they're not cuboid really really got on my nerves... [/quote] I prefer 90 degree angles as well..

[quote name='markstuk' timestamp='1486729327' post='3234149'] I was thinking more about a rack (not ribs).. My beer lives away from potential electrical entanglement.. [/quote] I must admit your (sensible) comment did cross my mind. I'm using a Helix Floor Unit at the moment but I've eyed up a Kemper, or even rack mounted solutions as well.. the BF would at least allow me to get them off the floor or not suspend them on a bar stool or chair..!

[quote name='markstuk' timestamp='1486728800' post='3234142'] And its a much more useful shape for putting things on the top [/quote] Like a pint glass you mean?

[quote name='stevie' timestamp='1486726182' post='3234104'] You've looked at the specs of the RCFs? [/quote] I did - but it doesn't offer much more than the FR800 and crucially it's bigger (6" taller) heavier (11lbs more) and rates at 45hz -3db. Was concerned about getting it in the car and lugging about which is what put me off the Line6 L3's.

Well I'm going to order an FR800. I will let you all know when it arrives!

[quote name='Wooks79' timestamp='1486664506' post='3233708'] Big Baby 2 goes down to 33 Hz, is cheaper, and 26lbs in weight, but I guess then you would have a poweramp to find (and carry separate) [/quote] And for me that sort of defeats the purpose - if it's separate then I'd have to be careful over poweranp choice and all that.. and it's more to lug around and....

42 should be fine for bass. I've emailed him now to see what he thinks, but it does look like an ideal solution at 33lbs - that's over 20lbs lighter than the line 6 one.

[quote name='Wooks79' timestamp='1486652205' post='3233554'] Not all PA Speaker go low enough hz do they? [/quote] And herein is my dilemma - the popular frfrs seem to bottom out at about 56.

[quote name='LewisK1975' timestamp='1486651848' post='3233548'] What about a Barefaced FR800? http://barefacedbass.com/product-range/FR800.htm [/quote] Interesting... I wonder, does anyone have experience of this with a Helix?

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1486651787' post='3233547'] Whats your budget? Any decent PA speaker will likely do you better than the majority of those marketed as FRFR cabs. [/quote] Nothing specific - will pay what is required to get it right. Don't want to end up buying multiple times and learning the hard/expensive way

I'm considering using my Helix out and about, and I'd like an FRFR solution to go with it - either standalone or for monitoring when the Helix is going into FOH Thinking bass specifically, are there any obvious choices or is the Line 6 L3 the best bet?