jd56hawk

Third time this week I've heard it's better in every way than the typical Guitar Center black Aerodyne. (Looks like the GC Aerodyne has been discontinued, too...not showing up on the Fender site.)

I'm thinking about trying it out at a store near me, but I'm not sure if that's a good idea...if I try it, I might not be able to keep myself from buying it!

In that case, go to a few stores and try out as many basses as possible. Some will look good, some will feel good and some will sound good. Try enough basses and you'll find one that does all three. Here are two typical package deals compared to $379.99 for a 40th-Anniversary Vintage Precision or Jazz. Really no comparison, actually. As mentioned above, Harley Benton is a good choice, too.

Might be a better idea to buy a good bass and then pick up a little practice amp. Those package deals aren't really good deals. We're talking bottom-line basses and you'll eventually have to buy something better if your serious. I'm not saying they're bad basses, but why buy a decent bass when you can buy a great bass for a good price? I've seen too many people quit because they bought the wrong bass. Don't be one of them.

$799.99 on this side of the Atlantic...over $500 off! This one's definitely a no-brainer, especially compared to rhe Player series Jazz bass for the same price.

They never forgave me for selling my Thunderbirds and switching to the Thundergun. I'm guessing they didn't really care what I played, but they definitely didn't like me saying it was the better bass on Geddy Lee's new TV docuseries.🤔

It was being facetious...I can't begin to imagine why they'd change it. Seems unnecessary and definitely doesn't look good. If someone from Gibson knows, I'd like their take on it, though.

Sure, it'd be aesthetically pleasing that way, but there's a very good reason Gibson set up the control knobs and output jack like that.

Well, I put new strings on every bass I buy the first chance I get, but that's because I'm very particular when it comes to tone. If you're not satisfied with your strings, all four of them, why not put on your favorite set?

Which bass is your number one?

Classic Vibe was mentioned. The CIC in my photo is a CV. Someone asked how the current CV Jazz bass compared to the 40th anniversary Squier Jazz. The current CVs aren't as good as the older ones. They aren't as good as the 40th-Anniversary Jazz basses. Opinion, of course, but an opinion with some weight behind it.

Of course. Looks like I just won the "Duh of the Day" award!

If you plan on sticking with playing/learning the bass, you might want to consider buying something worth sticking with...G&L Tribute Fallout. Very versatile and extremely comfortable. As mentioned above, the Squier Paranormal Rascal is a better bet than quite a few short-scale basses. If you see one, pick it up, plug it in and see for yourself. (By the way, I started playing bass at 56 and believe me, comfort is very important...I've seen too many people quit because they bought the wrong bass. Don't let this happen to you. It's best to get out there and try as many basses as possible. Someone suggested I buy a short-scale bass way back when, and I'm glad I ignored his advice, although there are plenty of good short-scale basses available now than ever before.)

Nice bass, but not quite as good as my Vintage 40th-Anniversary Jazz, which I believe is right up there with my Crafted In China CV.

You'd rather by a fake than something like this Sterling that blows a mere copy out of the water? I'm guessing OLP doesn't cut it, either.

Never had any desire for a Gibson after I played the Epiphone 60s Thunderbird...might just be the perfect T-bird. Even so, when it came right down to it, I had to let it go. It was either Thunderbird or Thundergun and the Reverend was just a little bit better.

Have you tried it through an amp? Other than that, this Tascam bass trainer?

I've done it in the past, believe it or not, on a neck with binding. Started the job with a cuticle trimmer, finished it with a fret-edge file.

Both are custom...the mirror one is from Quick Guards and the abalone was made by a local guitar shop...a copy of a Reverend Thundergun pickguard, slightly cut down at the top.

Doesn't get much better than the L2000.

Like this? No. Sold online.

Window insulation foam and felt. I use color for the top and black on the bottom so the rubber doesn't stick to the finish.

Have to agree. Tried quite a few Player basses, but I've always thought the quality simply doesn't justify the price. Especially now, compared to the 40th Anniversary Squier basses. This one's right up there with the Vintera basses. Could've bought a Vintera, could've bought two...but I didn't. Bought the Vintage Precision and the Jazz. As for going active, not for what you're planning.

If you do go with tapewounds, just remember to bend before cutting.

Rumblekats are very nice basses and that's a problem I believe is probably something simple like strings, or maybe pickup height. Other than that, I'd recommend black tapewounds. As for using a guitar amp? Okay in a pinch, but doesn't your bass deserves something better?