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wow.. im not really into stingrays, i will always be a fender jazz bass man, but is a very special bass...

[quote name='funkle' timestamp='1353083077' post='1871488'] How can you tell it's genuine? [/quote]knowone buys a Fender for this much without being very very well informed about vintage Fenders.... so anyone who is in his right mind wouldnt try a fake one... this looks totally legit to me.. the fact that he wants to meet in person is another tell tail sign...

i had a CS Fender 1970 jazz limited edition, well over £3000 when new, but im sorry to say it was no better than my MIJ 75 non export jazz... when new £2000 cheaper.... the only thing on the custom shop, was it had superior tuners... if i had the cash though ,my god would i go to town...amber flame maple 75 ri, maple with blocks, matching headstock...

blimey KB is up as late as me!! neither do i watch them, but this evening i happened to be watching it with a couple of friends.. so i started a thread, and its a thread that has brought up an interesting if devided opinion........ is TV not the most powerful media? knowone will change my mind that the music on the x factor is not quality music.... millions of people watch it but just because its popular, doesnt mean its good...it will always be my modest opinion...... mc donalds is popular but is it good for you...

[quote name='KingBollock' timestamp='1352691546' post='1866219'] If all those millions of people enjoy it, what makes you think that they're in the wrong and you're right? Perhaps it's your taste in music that is dodgy? Or maybe there is no wrong or right and there really is no reason to be bitter because more people like a different kind of music to the one you like? I should say, this isn't aimed at anyone here in particular, just to those who subscribe to the Us & Them in music. [/quote] yes your quite right.. but its not really to do with musical taste... im all for people enjoying whatever music they want to listen to... im not forcing anyone to listen to what i might think is 'quality' music... i just have an opinion that certain shows are ruining music. im a level headed fair person and like to be educated by other people,if im wrong my good judgment will admit it..

thats a fair point Doddy...some kid might be inspired by a song that girls aloud or there producers have manufactured for them, but thats maybe a handful of kids among millions of teenagers... i will stand by my point that shows like the X Factor are not doing anything positive for the music industry, and millions of kids are being brainwashed into thinking this is what they should expect and is the standard.... sure money is the driving force behind every band ive ever listened to but when it takes over to the point that its all that really matters, its different.. Louis Walsh doesnt care about musical integrity, and his boy bands are his puppets.. he and mr Cowell care about making lots of money, and from that they have done very well.. Berry Gordy or Quincy Jones were the polar opposite to these clowns... i also think Girls Loud make very forgettable pop records... only my opinion.. when was the last time you saw a girl or boy band that were, shall we say... not very attractive, overweight, or not in the cookie cutter mold that we all find apparently, acceptable... i dont give a f*** what you look like.. if its good music keep it coming

[quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1352683884' post='1866196'] But again,the quality or how interesting etc is again down to the individual. I can guarantee that there is music that I find compelling and inspiring that others don't. Likewise,I often hear about people raving over bands that bore me to death after a minute. [/quote]ok... im walking a fine line here as i dont want to come across as unfair or a snob when it comes to mine,or any individuals musical taste..... a band such as JLS, or Girls aloud are, in there entity bands that make pop records governed by money... ..music like this is my the point of my OP..... is the quality of there music going to inspire younger people... yes they prob will.. will it inspire them to create music that is going to break new musical ground,or create something special... i dont think it will... im aware that these bands are all a bit of fun, but when said bands are pushed in the face of young people.... i think its a detriment to music in the future.. money is the worst thing that ever happened to music, but i guess thats the nature of the beast....

fantastic musician, great band behind her also.. saw her playing organ on a dvd my sister has and shes smokin... knowone grooves a jazz bass like this woman... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG-kMf2uhQ0&list=FLzVUqeF1SLjxa78y2gd03dQ&index=915&feature=plpp_video

[quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1352682003' post='1866187'] What's all this 'good stuff' and 'bad stuff'? There is no 'good' stuff, or 'bad' stuff, only stuff you like or dislike. There's certainly 'popular' stuff, which can be defined by measurement, but it's an unreliable guide to whether you'll actually like it or not. Just enjoy the stuff you do like and all will be well with your world. [/quote]yep its all subjective... beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but i dont think that can be a rule for music always..... there can be music that is maybe not as good quality as some others, or as interesting, compelling, inspiring...

im thinking that younger people grow up and make there own minds up as to what they find interesting as i did... i very much hope that music production in the future isnt governed by the want of fame, and easy ways of making music for that reason... all of us on this forum work hard to play bass because we want to make good music .. nothing of real substance comes from something that you dont have to work hard to get....

yes your right Kongo.. but my problem is that the good stuff is being pushed under the surface... the younger generation should have great music as the norm, just like i was shown when i was watching tv as a youngster... top of the pops had bands like madonna, thompson twins, the smiths.. ok there was some sh*te, but knowhere near as much as there is now......, people like mr cowell with his very popular tv program are teaching kids that this is the acceptable face of music... and its total rubbish with no substance....some people might not care, but i do because im passionate about music as an art form... just like any other form of art, quality should be the norm.. popular music is for the masses, but its being watered down

my god i think some of the best music ever written came from the 80's.. i recognised it as good then and always will........of course this depends on what bands you are refering to... i think people like Prince defined the 80's as well as bands like the human league, simple minds, level 42, the Police.. as well as many underground musicians i was and am still into...,... these bands music will last forever imo..and all of these guys were seriously musical people.. even pop music at the time like Curiosity killed the cat, which lets face it were a boy band came out with some seriously good pop records... yesterdays madonna is todays sh*t called lady gaga... sorry for any offence but i really cant hear any good music in her at all.... these were bands that were in the charts.. alot of stuff in the charts now possibly wont be remembered in years to come... or maybe they will, on a different level of appreciation..?

[quote name='risingson' timestamp='1352658137' post='1865743'] I don't deny the entertainment appeal of the X-Factor, but it does represent a part of the music industry and TV that I truly, truly loathe. I hate the way it gives the appearance that something can be gained from doing nothing at all, I hate the way it conveys a sense that largely talentlessness individuals can be offered careers (most often fleeting) when other far superior songwriters, singers and musicians should be offered the opportunities instead. It seems terribly unjust and somehow, and yet it gets dressed up as harmless Saturday night TV and accepted. I think Gary Barlow is a drab songwriter, I think the rest of the panel are devoid of talent, I think Cowell has an unhealthy stranglehold on music and I think the fact that we offer this kind of thing to young aspiring musicians is damaging. It's a money-spinner and every time I hear about it which I inevitably do through either the media, family or friends, I can't help feeling incredibly angered by it. [/quote]this, i just wasnt as eloquent...

[quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1352654292' post='1865650'] Taking music too seriosly .......Steely dan ........UGH , I am sure they composed songs by throwing a bucket full of random chords in the air and playing them in both the order and the time sequence that they landed . [/quote]i think those random chords worked quite well though..

my other half and her friend have just been watching the X Factor.... ive been accused of being cynical and taking music too seriously... the only people i can turn to for some back up are my fellow bass players.... i hate to be judgmental and a music snob, because everyone enjoys music on different levels.. but i cant help but be annoyed by the total false absolute rubbish that people seem to be taking as the norm... what bothers me is most of the viewing public. especially the younger generation... are being indoctrinated to think this is all that music has to offer... when i was young i was brought up with stevie wonder, chaka khan, steely dan..... ok i was into shakin stevens for a while... :Dbut when i used to listen to music as a nipper it was magical, and that feeling has stayed with me until now and always will... i cant help but think television as a media is peddling the fast food version of music... our younger generation is taking this as the norm when it comes to music, so dont expect much more... over years to come good music is being watered down, personally i expect music to be special, and i dont see anything special in the sh*te that Louis Walsh etc...is producing 40 years ago, the younger generation had the beatles in the charts... excuse my rant...would like to hear other opinions

just been watching this doc on this master... its a great watch.... episodes from 1 to 8.... hope you guys enjoy.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLvck_izETE&feature=relmfu

just thought i would share this... lovely custom colour, matching headstock, amazing condition.... you dont see many like this, if any in this colour.. pity he wont ship international, ive got a spare 12 grand under my bed.. [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/fs-feeler-rare-1966-fender-jazz-bass-100%25-original-custom-color-mhs-binding-dots-932014/#post13436274"]http://www.talkbass....4/#post13436274[/url]

imo.. i still think an SR5 H has a very specific sound... not versatile imo. you may be able to change the eq but it will still sound like an SR5.. . but what it does it does so well.. super fat focused tone with that awsome subtle growl...

[quote name='dlloyd' timestamp='1352459972' post='1863299'] I wouldn't necessarily say it would need to be short scale. Check out Meshell Ndegeocello in this clip (she's playing bass from 3:00 into it). She's 5'0" tall. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srCZE_jIYdk&feature=related[/media] [/quote]yeah but this is Meshell ndegeocello.. maybe not the best example

i have a 96 non export 75 ri jazz.. i needed to replace the tuners because they are crap, imo.. rattle when not under tension, not too much of an issue but that just me.. i put some USA 75 tuners.. your bass must have been played hard and a huge amount for the frets to be worn... like others have said, leave the bridge.. nowt wrong with it with some good pickups.. imo, japanese stock pickups really dont let the instrument do what it can.. a good set of fender vintage, wizards, or if you want a true awsome tone put in some lindy fralins...