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    Best Jazz for £900/£1000..???

    in Bass Guitars

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    Re Fenders. i don't think USA guaruntees quality. I know someone with a usa and its wicked but often they just don't have the real jazz vibe going on. I own an old Jap Jazz that was quite cheap considering its age and its awesome - I love it. I know a pro who's played Jazz's all his life and recently bought a Jap 75 reissue brand new and uses it for virtually everything. So .. don't leave out the Japanese Fenders if you check some out.

    How was the GB?

    Chance to buy a GB Spitfire

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    [quote name='bubinga5' post='322106' date='Nov 4 2008, 07:49 PM']Hey people.After buying a Sadowsky 5 (and loving it ) i want to get another 4 string..I have the chance to buy a GB Spitfire, which im going to try out this week..

    .What should i expect from these basses, i have heard great things..This bass is roughly £1800, is this a good price for this instrument (in this current climate)..

    Bass Ferrett/Phsycoandy if your out there...are they Sadowsky like, or something totally different, i have heard the electronics are very powerfull..Can i expect a Jazz growl or more of a modern punch??

    Any thought appreciated!! :)[/quote]


    I agree on the price especially if its been used - seems pretty expensive. If its new then I suppose its about right. Call Bernie to just ask him about it he remembers his basses and will always look after you.

    I owned one until recently. Gigged it for three years and it was solid. I think GB's are very well made and will last a lifetime and some.. Very modern/hifi sounding with classic looks. I always found the treble a bit full on but thats personal, theres no doubt they are awesome top to bottom. V classy. Like anything if you get on with it then buy it and enjoy! These are not old school basses in sound. IMO they create great, versatile sounds equivalent to any modern bass. They do not take the old school thing further. They are very fat and beefy! Piece of p*** to play too.

    Cars for transporting Basses.

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='309929' date='Oct 19 2008, 05:27 PM']Skoda Octavia MkII here - Very adaptable & the boot is absolutely huge. Had a Superb before this one & it was huge in the boot dept., but the aperture was too slim for decent sized amps/cabs.

    The very best for gear was my Citroen Berlingo. Because it's van based you can fit as much gear as you can dream up in the back, even covered over with the sets up. Have a look at medium MPV's in general. Huge carrying room!

    Rich.[/quote]

    I also have an Octavia. Boot is bloody huge so no puttin the seats down for my rig. When you have to leave gear in the car its all covered under the shelf - even if it is for 5 mins while you check logistics of a gig/rehearsal location before unloading. X-long histox bass case will go in the boot. Good boot if you want a saloon shape motor. VW/Audi bits too so runs a dream. Mine's oretty basic inside but economical as you like.

    Good to read about all the gig wagons on here...

    Has anyone noticed how our cars are worth about half the value of our bass rigs?! Mint.

    New Sadowsky stock update!

    in Bass Guitars

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    [quote name='mcgraham' post='306064' date='Oct 14 2008, 10:46 AM']Really? From what I've heard there isn't a whole lot between the Metros and the NYCs? Anyone else got any experience with this?

    On a similar note, I have to confess, when I tried the Nordy's, they were very nice but no more than my very nice workhorse jazz. And mine was substantially cheaper even with all the modifications I've made to it. I don't struggle to see why boutique jazzes are popular, I just wouldn't spend my money on them.

    Mark[/quote]


    I play an 86 MIJ Jazz and it just works... I don't really look at other 4 strings especially for that sort of style/sound of bass so I know what you mean... When it comes to 5's tho, I've not played a Fender 5 I get on with so its here that I start to look at other 'boutique' type basses. And i think where you also benefit from that sort of thing a bit more. Prob also cos I have a jazz I'm up for going a little bit more modern sounding in my 5 string. New technologies help too, like 3 piece neck etc. For me having that jazz type body keeps that 'workhorse' feel about a bass and is practical even tho it might not be a 'Jazz'. ... Hmmm... blah,blah !

    !!SOLD!! Goodfellow GB Spitfire 5 String

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    It shouldn't take long to get used to 5 strings again on that bass birdy. You probably just need to do that first gig with your head down to feel comfortable on it again... It does my head in swapping between 4 and 5 string.
    Its got such a fast neck and the string spacing is quite tight at the nut so it doesn't take a massive adjustment in technique.
    I remember some twat nearly damaged it once, he was an extra on a tv set. I was well pissed off, wanted to fill him in! Lol, don't you just hate twats who don't get the value of your gear! It has been well cared for... in fact I may even have OCD with my gear..!haha.

    Hope you got to bed eventually, glad you like it.

    !!SOLD!! Goodfellow GB Spitfire 5 String

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    I just looked at this thread and can't believe how long its got!

    It has become a GB event organising comitee!! - and I now can't come! Doh.

    With regards to my joining blatantly to sell the bass, I understand the dodgy vibes from a few members totally. Infact it's reassuring there's some pride here. Thanks to Flanker and Birdy for support. Think of this more as the incentive to join rather than the soul reason. And yes I will be visiting from now on.

    Cheers guys. Now you've taken the wives off ebay you'll have to behave yourselves at the GB social! With what I've just spent on my new bass I nearly had to do a buy it now on my girlfriend!!

    Thanks birdy and I hope you have years of fun with the bass. Look after.

    Jo

    !!SOLD!! Goodfellow GB Spitfire 5 String

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted · Edited by fingerz

    GB Spitfire 5 String.

    These basses have a great reputation. It has one of the strongest Low B's i've ever played. Here are the features:

    - Ash Body
    - Quilted Maple Top
    - Maple neck (flamed)
    - Birdseye Maple Fingerboard
    - Hipshot Lightweight tuners
    - Black Hardware
    - GB Custom Pickups
    - GB 18v Circuit Vol/Pan/Bass/Mid/Treble
    - Series/Parallel Switch
    - 'Pulse' Battery monitor
    - Through Body Stringing
    - Neutrik Locking Jack
    - 35" Scale
    - 24 Frets

    Its virtually unmarked. Two slight marks on the end of the headstock that I can't even photograph clearly. It has gone everywhere in a hard case and been very, very well looked after.
    The finish and build quality are second to none (as you probably know). The strings are all really even in terms of tone and tension. A true 5 string.
    It has that trademark GB slap tone and a real punch with finger style. Very versatile circuit for all styles and useful for compensating for a bad sounding room. Also the power of it is great for recording and it has always sounded great in the studio.
    It is light (around the 8 pound mark) and balances perfectly. Allways been a completely dependable bass. Sad to see it go.

    I'm selling the GB for £1100

    I'm in Bucks but do travel around so give me a bell if you're interested.
    07719154668

    Thanks.

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