jd56hawk

19 minutes ago, sammybee said:

I decided to skip this purchase based on the comments. I found a 3/4" strip off a cheap Magic Eraser worked really well, slipped under the strings behind the bridge - happy days!!

Window insulation foam and felt.

I contacted them and suggested they change the name to String Strangler but they never got back to me.

On 17/09/2023 at 10:06, ezbass said:

OK, 2 days in and time for a review of my feelings so far.

 

The neck is a joy to play, just the the right amount of width and chunk. My custom J type is really easy to play, but at the lower registers can be a little wearing if a lot of time is spent there. Not so with the Squier's neck, it is deep enough to alleviate any build of tension in this area and has a profile not dissimilar to my JMJ Mustang, albeit longer. The feel of this neck is way beyond that of the MiM Fender Players I tried out recently. This shouldn't come as a surprise really, as the neck on my Squier CV Telecaster is a complete joy and pretty much all that is original on that skinny stringed beast.

 

Sound wise I am also very pleased. When I embarked on this latest round of P GAS, I went to a local(ish) shop and tried out some Fender Player Series Ps, both maple and rosewood, and I took my JMJ along to make sure I wasn't duplicating the tone. What I found then was that JMJ out P'ed them, if that makes sense, they weren't as articulate as the Mustang. This Squier, however, really barks and growls, with plenty of top end bite, a more aggressive, rude version of the Mustang, whilst adding that piano type quality that you get with the longer scale. Some of this may be down to the new strings (my favoured EB Cobalt Flats), but not all of it. At the money I paid for the Squier, I thought that I'd probably replace the pickup with something more up market but, at the moment, I can't see why I would do this, it's a fine sounding pickup, that adds something to my arsenal that I don't currently have. The tone control has at least 4 separate areas for modifying that inherent sound too, a welcome and surprising addition.

 

It is wonderfully quiet, which must be down to the anodised pickguard to some extent. Talking of which, I don't like the feel of the normal anodised pg, with its fine, sandpaper quality. This one is different, however, as it is glossy and despite already ordering a tort pg (sorry [not sorry] tort haters, I like them), the original might stay; watch this space.

 

There are a couple of tiny, tiny dings around the neck pocket, which I guess happen during the fitting (probably some haste involved), that indicates that the finish may not be particularly ding resistant, but I'm OK with that, given that I rather like some mojo, especially on something that looks like this.

 

As mentioned above, I've already changed out the tuners for Hipshot lightweights. There was nothing wrong the original, pre aged tuners (as is all the hardware and very well done it is too), but the weight saving was significant enough to warrant the swap out (approx 37grams per tuner). The bridge is exactly what you'd expect, a BBOT, although I would have liked to have seen threaded saddles for that vintage vibe.

 

In conclusion, everything seems absolutely fine and dandy, with me looking forward to using it anger with my band, where I think it add something in addition to the Mustang, with it's in your face tone and its less understated looks from a visual perspective (not a reason for buying it, but these things matter from the audience's POV and in photos, etc).

I like mine so much I bought the Jazz bass the very next day.

Always wanted a Sterling but I simply wasn't happy about paying less than $1,000.

Wasn't the Jazz bass out of stock a few weeks ago?

https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_sq_40th_jazz_bass_sfg.htm?fbclid=IwAR3uZl-Tgd7YnewYaUbQGuHHdLD3m39cFthkVdMnN60FkOGTsdo11FCIemQ

2 hours ago, Nothingman said:

You don’t happpen to have any good comparison videos do you? 

Adjustable pole pieces come in handy, too.

8 hours ago, MrDinsdale said:

How ya finding them? I’m pretty tempted to give them a go in my Schecter J4 bass. They look beautiful! 

Truly noiseless, very potent...and you're right, they look great in all three colors.

Dimarzio Relentless pickups, definitely something extra.

Smooth playing Jazz bass is now a heavy hitter.

21 hours ago, Nothingman said:

Fair point. 
 

But I should of staters I’m in love with the feel and everything else. Just not the output from pups 

We're not talking about defacing the Mona Lisa here, we're talking about a simple mod on a Fender MIM bass. People mod Fenders more than any other bass, and you can always go back to the original pickups if you want to.

When I was considering swapping pickups on my Squier 40th-Anniversary Vintage Jazz bass, you wouldn't believe how many people told me not to do it, even though I also have a Classic Vibe and several other Jazz basses, all completely stock.

Dimarzio Relentless jazz pickups.

Definitely shouldn't have left the factory like that, and if it did, definitely should've been noted by someone at the shop.

Other than that, if it plays and sounds good and you can  get some cash back, you might not want to gamble on a replacement.

One of the few really cool Fenders being made today!

Nice basses, but I think they're overpriced, and I can't see myself paying that much with so many better basses available.

Instead of a piezo?

8 minutes ago, BillyBass said:

@Thump If you are interested in the Reverends, call Merchant City Music and let them know.  

 

I called them up about the Venetian Pearl Decision P that they always seemed to have on order but not in the shop.  They told me that sometimes people register an interest for a certain model and they get first dibs when it comes in.  I did this with the Venetian Pearl Decision P, and when they got one in, they called me.  Conveniently, this happened a week before a planned trip up to Scotland, so I put a deposit down and went up a week later.  They said that if I hadn't liked it they would have refunded my deposit.  I loved it though and I'm very happy with my purchase.

Quality bass and killer looks!

The 40th-Anniversary Vintage basses are still available on this side of the Atlantic at Guitar Center...$300.

I guess they're going to be around for a while.

On 30/09/2023 at 16:17, Thump said:

The more i look at the Reverend decision p in venetian pearl the more i think i may stick with passive. But then i click to a different window and i'm confronted with the meteora...

 

I wonder what merchant city are like on trade ins 🤔

Have you seen this in real life, up close?

Have you picked it up and plugged it in?

The pickups aren't typical pickups, they're power pickups, right up there with G&L MFD pickups. No need to go active with Reverend basses.

I'm betting you’ll forget all about the Meteora once you compare the two.

Some interesting colors here.

9 hours ago, BassApprentice said:

Get the vibe you're looking for something a bit different looks wise, which is cool! Big fan of the Reverend basses too! Seriously well put together instruments in relation to the price. Each bass is hand signed from the QC which is a nice touch versus other basses at the price.

 

Would definitely recommend a trip to Glasgow, you've also got Kenny's Music and Strung Out all in close proximity so you can score off a lot of options quite quickly versus GG in Edinburgh which is a bit out on its own.

I have to agree.

Reverend Thundergun, one of the best-kept secrets in the bass world...passive, pure and potent!

1 hour ago, Sharkfinger said:

Mine arrived.  It's beautiful, plays nicely and it's pretty light.  

 

Which means it neck dives, so needs to go back unfortunately.  I'm not going down that road again.  Should have known better than to buy without trying and b-stock at that.  Got caught up in the feeding frenzy I guess.

 

Conflicted about exchanging it for another vintage white, which they still have available.

 

EDIT: played nicely once I brought the action down, had very little relief.  The neck is amazing.  Not as slim front-to-back as my '82 Squier precision, so not exactly a re-issue but certainly one of the best necks I've held.

On 28/09/2023 at 05:10, floFC said:

End of the feeding frenzy…

Finally!🥳

Just now, Duroc17 said:

Had the Vintera 1 Mustang but for some reason I didn’t get in with it. I don’t fancy the gloss neck tbh 

One of several reasons I went with the new Squier Contemporary Active and 40th-Anniversary Vintage Jazz basses...incredibly smooth satin necks.

59 minutes ago, Duroc17 said:

Cheers all. I should’ve checked it properly before parting with £900. Anyways 3 hour trip later. I got my money back and very apologetic dude. He might’ve been playing me but felt genuine- I think he got ripped off first

 

thanks everyone- kebab and wine waiting. Now on look out for genuine RW or might go 60th anniversary but don’t like pau ferro

 

if anyone has a bass like this - talk to me I’ve got some cash!!

 

love BCers are the best 

 

Have you considered the new Vintera II Jazz?

35 minutes ago, jd56hawk said:

Have you considered Chowny?

 

It's an unknown quantity.

It's going to be a gamble...at that price, a big gamble.

Sorry, but I wouldn't risk it at half the price.

Better bets available.