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Anyone know where i can get scratchplates for a fender american vintage 75 jazz reissue..trying to find tortoise ones of different colours.. Any ideas?

I recently wrote a thread on Steely Dan and how much i love these fantastic musicians..I erm... also want to share my love for Donald Fagan..After a long time ( since New Zealand in 1984) i had a listen to The Night Fly..I know there are alot of love for Donald and the Brecker Bro's here.. I would recognise Donalds voice anywhere.. I for one love there/his chord progressions, so creative.He must have some of the best bass players who have ever lived on that album..Will Lee, Marcus Miller, Abraham Laboriel, Anthony Jackson, Chuck Rainey, how many greats can you get on one album for god sake.. Green Flower Street always picks me up.. Ruby Ruby when will you be mine.

[quote name='Josh' post='323722' date='Nov 6 2008, 08:47 PM']Kev's just saying that Fenders can be a risk when your spending that much money on one and I agree with him, but there are great Fender Jazzes out there, there just few and far in between. Hmm, I thought the NYC's lacked the real growl and the Metros did a damn good imitation? It seems as of late that Sadowsky's are not living up to their jazz growl reputation.[/quote] Yeah i guess, what do you think it is that can make a bad Fender? Fit and Finish, Electronics?? Is it less likely to be a turkey if the bass is American made???

[quote name='BassManKev' post='323673' date='Nov 6 2008, 07:14 PM']there are many different jazz's out there for £1000, just keep a sensible head and dont blow it on a fender [/quote]Whats up with Fender, i played an American Vintage 75 the other day and it was killer.. I have a Sadowsky 5, so im looking for a better 4 string Jazz to replace my Jazz 24..Sadowsky's IMHO dont have that old school growl a Jazz should have.. Im looking more and more at those Sandbergs!!

What is the best Jazz for around £900/£1000. Cant think of that many to be honest..Has to have that jazz growl!!

[quote name='NJE' post='322560' date='Nov 5 2008, 11:51 AM']Hello, looking at your location I am going to make a pretty big guess and say that it it is the spitfire for sale in Aroundabout sound in Cheltenham. If this is the bass in question it is mind blowing. I was so near to buying this bass and the only thing that stopped me was the fact that I really wanted a 5er. It is apparently a rare beast and Bernie apparently made 2-3 with the same piece of wood (not exactly the same piece) for a show of some kind. 2 were sold and this one was left. I think that was the story behind it. It is very punchy and very clean and harmonics just ring out on this thing. I was in the shop for at leats an hour playing it. I would say it doesnt growl like a standard Jazz, but it has so much more. I have played a lot of high end basses and this just puts everything else to shame in terms of build quality and sound. It is smooth responsive and the EQ is very powerful. You would never have a problem cutting through with this. All this is of course if we are talking about the same bass. This is the one in cheltenham: [attachment=15616:3290_large.jpg][/quote]Yes tis that one NJE, calling Mark today to try it out..What do you think of the price bro???

[quote name='pnefc42' post='322410' date='Nov 5 2008, 07:44 AM']Hi mate What's the spec on this bass? (Is it new, loaded with the GB LED/Controller system etc) because (without the benefit of knowing said specs) it seems pricey to me I have had two basses (a rumour and a spitfire) custom built for me by Bernie and all I'll say is, for that kind of money, it'd be worth talking to the man himself! Cheers Dave[/quote]Dave this is the bass,(sorry cant paste for some reason) www.guitarsales.co.uk last bass in 2nd hand basses.. What do you think on this price..I dont know how long hes had it. no LED's from what i know..

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!!

eubassix you have a PM...

[quote name='bluesparky' post='319235' date='Oct 31 2008, 05:47 PM']Hi all, I’m sure that this has been covered before, but I’m struggling with a lack of oomph. The enthusiasm is there, and the mind and fingers are willing, but I’m just not playing like I used to. Thanks to work, there is no possible way for me to have (regular) lessons, let alone be in a band and whilst I’m away from home I can only manage to squeeze in two hours of practice a couple of times a week, nothing like I used to / would like to. As a result, when I do get a chance to practice, all I do is endlessly run over the same old scales, modes, arps and all the possible connotations and variations I know. I play along with the same old tunes I know, transcribe another song in the long list of tunes I want to learn, quickly practice tapping, a token bit of slapping technique, plod through another few pages of sight reading and rattle through the fingerbusting work outs I’ve devised to keep myself nimble. This is all very good and gives instant satisfaction to know I can still play etc.. but I’m certainly not progressing at all. I’ve not really gotten any better for a couple of years now (I’ve noticed that not playing regular in a band certainly is a major factor). I’ve done the music grades up to grade 8, which helped as it gave me a goal and something to work for. It just feels like I’ve hit a wall and there is no way around it. The things I am weak at are walking and soloing (well convincingly anyway!) and I get very frustrated at not being able to improve those particular areas of my playing with my limited practice / playing time. A few years ago this amount of practice had me progressing in leaps and bounds, but I’ve definitely stalled and if anything, started to regress. If anyone has any help, tips or goals to work towards then it’d be great if you could let me know (I’m sure this topic has been posted many times before!).. Thanks, Mark[/quote]Hey i know how you feel.i think we all go through this..One question..do you love playing bass?? probably,.. if you have taken it this far..When you said you go over the same old tunes with the same scales, maybe you should try something different, different songs, different modes over chord progressions..Maybe take a break..sounds like you have worked hard, the level you are at. I think playing any instrument is an endless journey..even th worlds best still have something to learn. I doubt you have started to regress if you still play..maybe slowed down a little.. keep the faith, like i said we all go through slow times in our playing, wether it be our state of mind, things going on in or lives.. I would say IMHO, set yourself new goals, keep playing live, meet new musicians, listen to something different..You havent lost anything in your playing im sure.. When you say that you havent played in a band for a while. that maybe it..There is nothing like other jamming with other people to get the spark back.. Remember you will allways have this great skill.. a fresh perspective is maybe whats needed..oh and keep on at walking and soloing!!!! Good luck!!

[quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='318402' date='Oct 30 2008, 02:40 PM']i'd say it depends what your looking for but if your looking for a really really well made modern sounding jazz then yes they are all they're cracked up to be!! the necks on both the metro and NYC are finished in nitro celulose so the more you play the the smoother and smoother they get! they're not sticky and glossy like some! ive had american jazz's! yes they are pretty good but the sadowskys are in a totally different league!! the construction, quality of the parts, pre amp, attention to detail are in my opinion second to none! and the service from roger and his team is amazing!!!! like roger says himself the quality of the metro's and NYC's are the same! its only the extended NYC options that make the difference! my metro is flawless!! i could tell the difference between that and my NYC to be honest! [/quote]+ 1 chris..Different league indeed.. Joe i have had the scratch plate off of my RV5 and there is no routing,just screw holes for plate... looks pretty cool aswell,, I must agree it doesnt have the growl of my Fender, more of a modern punch. Funnily enough i like to play the Fender just as much as the Sadowsky!!

[quote name='joe_bass' post='318251' date='Oct 30 2008, 11:40 AM']Cheers Toasted. Yeh would be looking at a Metro unless some quilted top of an NYC really takes my fancy. Hmm London it is then, unless there are some Basschatters down here with Sadowskys??[/quote]Tis tricky to try them out as there arent many places..I bought mine from Sadowsky and took a chance..But im glad i did, my RV5 is awsome!! Im in the midlands so a bit far maybe but any questions you have Joe, dont hesitate to ask..

Just a quick one...which companies sell tapered end strings..and do they state this on the packaging.. Thanks..

[quote name='rjb' post='313693' date='Oct 24 2008, 12:17 PM']For the money I would much sooner consider a Sadowsky Metro, but that's just my opinion! [/quote]I have played both the US standard and Deluxe and they are lovely..(i would go for the Standard)..But i have to agree. i have a Sadowsky RV5 and its in a different league..Bit more cash but its worth it..Its a very special bass..Sorry about the diversion. The standard Jazz is such a pure, simple instrument.

Im sure this has been asked before but what do i need to record loops..what i need is to play chords, major or minor, and record so a loop carries on..Then i want to practice solos over them..Is this possible on Garage Band?? Or do i need something else??

Thanks Dood...well i thought that was quite comprehensive.! i dont want to spend too much, £200.00 max..Is it possible to subtly change the tone of a bass on, lets say the Boss unit..or is it a ..press the button and you get an effect.. i would like to be able to mould the tone.. With the obvious chorus, delay etc Thanks..

I would like to see that here..Would be very usefull..

No just the effects me thinks..Have you used amp modelling FX, are they worth it??

Hey people, im thinking of buying a multi effects unit..What is the best out there, what kinds of effects can i expect and how much would i look to spend.. Thanks..

[quote name='Archetype' post='308286' date='Oct 17 2008, 12:17 AM']Just plug it in then. once thats one on your macbook go into the apple logo then into system preferences. Under the sound option you should see the saffire listed under input and output tabs, make sure you select it for both. Once thats done, fire up garage band and away you go. [/quote]Hey thanks Archetype, i will get on to it later!!

[quote name='Archetype' post='308090' date='Oct 16 2008, 07:22 PM']Yea, just plug it in and your mac should detect it and set it up. Which software are you using to record? Archetype[/quote] garage band at the moment, but when i get to know it i wold like to get pro tools..

[quote name='YouMa' post='307542' date='Oct 16 2008, 02:33 AM']I cant see the problem you are having,i could maybe help you on line,Whats wrong?[/quote]Hey..Well im trying to set up the interface ( a focusrite sapphire LE) to my MacBook, then to some monitors...As well as inputing bass and synthesisers.. The interface has come with no instructions apart from a leaflet telling me i have to download the software..Thats it..I really am starting from scratch here!! i have downloaded the software..Maybe i should link the fire wire up then see what happens?? It seems i have been a little foolish and bought equipment with out prior knowledge as to how to use it!!! Thankyou.