Machines

It says that they're Alder which really does shock me, I was expecting some variety of chipboard. See here for full specs:

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Let's see some pics !

As for the weight - I can't see it being 12lbs - my Stingray comes up as 9lbs and my Dads all mahogany Les Paul the same. Isn't the VM Jazz soft maple ?

Sucks about losing the JM - though the price should come down a bit for a new one now he's using Musicman.

And nice stand for the Ironbird .

Looks like they share some features Staggs do - possibly from same factory ?

I'd say as a cheap backup bass you can't go wrong. As a main instrument ? No thanks.

EDIT: I'd fancy this though.. kind of a Jaguar meets Stingray.

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Hmm - wouldn't touch it personally..

PM sent.

Active - have never got the sound I like for my band from a passive bass yet.

I'd like to take one of those, stick a black pickguard and pickup cover on it... mmmm.

That's got me GASing now.

I played one of these in Johnny Roadhouse in Manc - was quite impressed. How do you get on with just one pickup Luke ? Was the only thing that put me off.

I find i'm making a few less than I used to - more to do with familiarity with the songs than anything else. When we get some new ones I expect i'll make a few fluff ups again.

No-one's perfect..

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I know you said it's a S1 - but i'm sure the US Standard would be same pickguard.

[url="http://www.wdmusic.co.uk"]http://www.wdmusic.co.uk[/url] - they are pricey on torts though.

Looks about right price for a Tribute.

These are great strings - would cost you at least £26 online so this is a great price.

EDIT: I've got these on my Jazz and they are thumptastic.

There aren't many luthiers that also make amps so it's quite limiting.. suppose i'd have to go Musicman (they used to make amps, right ?).

It was my intention to as soon as I got a standard pickguard. Much better where it should be...

Might as well join in .

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Well I don't have any problems with mine - my amp has EQ control if I really need the mids.

[quote name='Rayman' post='38831' date='Jul 30 2007, 10:50 AM']Mine's a 2 EQ version of the one above. I use that and a jazz live, and at Saturdays gig, the ray sounded so awesome, the jazz didn't get a look in all night. Power, punch and clarity all rolled in to one sexy body................ and the bass is nice too.

I'd always wanted one, now I've got one, and it's my number one, I love it.[/quote]

Same here - my Jazz is purely a backup bass, will never take the number one spot.

Like Hoppus Jaguar... .

I don't bother with Birmingham SC anymore - not an inspiring bass stock in the slightest. Also the dark cellar so you can't inspect an instrument properly, and terrible acoustics just make me not waste my time.

The Salford SC was great for instruments (Warwick, Spector), but you had more chance of knitting fog than finding someone to help you. I did however buy my Spector Q6 Pro for £330 from there, sold it for £300 a year later so I got a good deal.

I only really go to PMT - super range of gear and genuinely friendly staff. Plus loads of Sandbergs to GAS over..

Yeah - the JJ's are very nice but i'd opt for the JM instead - unless of course you want it to be more Fender like.

I'm yet to try one - but I've not heard anyone give anything but a glowing review for these.

Let's see pics !