Paul_C

sit him down and ask him which way he'd prefer to be kicked out

[quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='489652' date='May 16 2009, 11:29 AM']Look at this....the mother of all fakes!! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1968-Fender-Jazz-Bass_W0QQitemZ150345729875QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item150345729875&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1968-Fender-Jazz-Bas...%3A1%7C294%3A50[/url] In the words of Meldrew, `I don't believe it'!!! Even if it was genuine I doubt it would fetch 21K[/quote] the best bit is that if you look through his feedback, it shows where the bass and all its parts came from

[quote name='Doctor J' post='488769' date='May 15 2009, 12:25 PM']Why restrict yourself to Fender? A US Standard P is mass produced to meet a specific price point. There are builders out there who are trying to build the best P possible, they're the ones who'll more likely give you your dream bass.[/quote] I'm not looking to buy one, I'm just curious as to whether there is a noticeable difference - it was just one of those idle moments where you feel like throwing a question out to those who might know the answer. With a P bass especially there are so few variables that I was assuming that there wouldn't be that much difference, but wanted to see what other people thought.

[quote name='Beedster' post='488674' date='May 15 2009, 11:19 AM']It took me four years, several thousand pounds, and a lot of petrol to realise that I wrote a thread a while back about the placebo effect and bass guitars and I think it's highly relevant to this thread also Chris[/quote] this is what I was wondering, whether there was a striking difference between old and new, or if a US Std. P bought now would give you more or less the same sound as a '65 P (which is what I imagine would be the case)

Whilst I'm sure that by and large such basses are fakes, bear in mind that loft-based instruments do exist. A few years ago I was handed an old ukelele that had been owned by a great uncle, and which had spent most of its life in lofts. Opening the case I found a 1930s "The Gibson" uke in excellent condition for its age, and which I finally moved on (having owned it but not played it for a year or so) for £500

[url="http://www.seymourduncan.com/support/wiring-diagrams/schematics.php?schematic=jazz_bass_blend"]http://www.seymourduncan.com/support/wirin...jazz_bass_blend[/url]

I've not had the privilege of trying one myself (I did own a '78 P bass, which was nice, but nothing really pricey), but I know that a number of people on the forum own/have owned some of the more desirable 60s Fenders, whether P or J. (I did own a '78 P bass, which was nice, but nothing really pricey.) I had a Highway One P bass that, as far as I can recall, sounded more or less like the '78 but have never had the chance to A/B a new bass against one that might fetch ten times as much. So is there any substance to the belief that vintage is best ? Or are you just as likely to buy something modern that would be indistinguishable when it comes to sound ?

[quote name='benwhiteuk' post='486113' date='May 12 2009, 04:53 PM']Can anyone confirm that this is out of tune?[/quote] yes, it is

[quote name='benwhiteuk' post='486113' date='May 12 2009, 04:53 PM']Not really sure where to post this one so if it’s in the wrong place then feel free to move it wherever… Anyway, I sometimes put my iTunes on random and play to whatever comes on and today [i]Disco Heat [/i]by Calvin Harris popped up. I worked it out in about 5 mins but it’s not in tune and I’m almost 100% sure that it’s not an issue with my bass, but I’d really appreciate it if someone else could confirm it for me. From when it kicks in with the main riff, the roots are – G, F, Eb, D, C, and then repeated but in reverse. Can anyone confirm that this is out of tune? [/quote] yes, it is

You can also get a more subtle vibrato in the same way a violinist will, by holding the note and moving your hand from side to side - not rolling the finger from side to side but using the movement of the hand combined with the grip of the finger on the string to slightly pull and push the string along its length, altering the pitch of the note.

I made a ramp for my Bongo from a bit of MDF radiussed and then covered with some scratchplate material :

[quote name='YouMa' post='484499' date='May 10 2009, 07:06 PM']Would love to hear jamerson raw.Shame no bootlegs of practice are around.[/quote] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYsVDuM5Lcs"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYsVDuM5Lcs[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCrO3iVWZE8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCrO3iVWZE8[/url] [url="http://www.ricksuchow.com/press-group-112.html"]http://www.ricksuchow.com/press-group-112.html[/url]

[quote name='OldGit' post='484227' date='May 10 2009, 11:17 AM']that's a wheely nice job I wonder if scratchplates could be fitted with magnetic points like cavity covers are these days or if they'd look odd without screws ...[/quote] well that one doesn't have screws .. it was attached with double-sided tape, which is ok if you don't have to take it on and off too often

[quote name='Kongo' post='483836' date='May 9 2009, 04:51 PM']Has anyone here made and fit a scratcplate to a bass that doesn't have one? I'm interested in doing this. I think Scratchplates add that bit of contrast to a bass.[/quote] I made and fitted one to a guitar .. I'm responsible for the knobs too

superglue should be fine on a P bass, it's only when you have to deal with stresses on it that you need to do more, this was glued and has screws to keep it from moving :

my suspicion is that ebay is being used to announce that the amp is for sale, then a deal can be struck in private (for less than that crazy price, obviously) without paying ebay fees this also goes for things like that "rare 4 string guitar" someone posted a link to the other day - they're not that dumb, they just use it as a way of getting more people to see the auction, and possibly bid

I've just measured my neck and I take a 17" collar no idea if that helps at all ?

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='473748' date='Apr 27 2009, 09:49 PM']Going back to your original post, the EMG pickups I'm aware of are active and don't need a separate preamp. If you get active pickups and add a preamp you'll end up with an additional stage of gain which will make the bass run "hot" unless you can turn the gain down on the additional preamp (so get one with a gain trimpot if you need the extra tonal control). I don't personally know anything about "passive" EMG pickups. I wasn't aware they made any.[/quote] [url="http://www.emginc.com/products/index/179"]http://www.emginc.com/products/index/179[/url]

[quote name='ian' post='473681' date='Apr 27 2009, 08:34 PM']ok another question if anyone can help.what emg jazz pick ups do i need for my jazz bass but its now passive many thankls ian[/quote] As has been said above, you can buy both active and passive EMG pickups, if you buy active ones (J/H-J/J-X etc.) then you'll need a battery and the appropriate pots (usually supplied with the pickups), if you buy passive ones (J-HZ) then they'll work with a standard set of jazz bass pots.

[quote name='Simon' post='473254' date='Apr 27 2009, 11:46 AM']I think it has probably be mentioned elsewhere. "Serious Electric Bass" by Joel Di Bartolo. Though there is no TAB, so you either have to read music (or learn) or use the fingerboard layouts in the book (though there isn't one for every exercise). Hope this helps.[/quote] I've got a copy of that somewhere I could stand to part with for a small sum

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='473325' date='Apr 27 2009, 12:56 PM']Might be the way forward methinks - a shove in the right direction. Confidence is a big problem for me I know it is and I play much better on my own through my Tascam and seem to clam up when I'm out of my comfort zone - eg, improvising etc. It's never been a problem when I've been playing live with the bands I've been in because I've practised the set to death and can play the songs in my sleep.[/quote] if you've got recordings of the songs you know in your sleep, they could be a great way to start - take each in turn and improvise over the top, as you know where the line usually goes you have a head start in knowing the changes and which notes are the "right" notes to land on if you get out of your depth start with small steps (pentatonic scales are handy for this) and progress to larger passages as you feel comfortable with what works and what doesn't - don't be afraid to add "wrong" notes if they're only a passing note on the way to something you know is going to sound right

[quote name='sshorepunk' post='472186' date='Apr 25 2009, 02:03 PM']For those of you who saw it, I apologise for bringing it up again, I know it was painful to watch, but worthy of a mention due to Mr Kemps choice of bass Spandau B played the JR show last night and the ex-easterender / 3 pc suite salesman was sporting a very nice Wal, the guy has got taste! Huge stack behind him, not one of the usual makes, I did read the name, but forgot this morning? That bloke who sings is very "lounge lizard" style these days, apologies if you are a SB fan, not my bag I'm afraid, the wife likes 'em though! JR's "expanding belly" reference to Tony Hadley was ammusing! Tony[/quote] just looked on iPlayer, he's using H&K Quantum amps and cabs (or at least that's what's standing behind him)

[quote name='skankdelvar' post='471741' date='Apr 24 2009, 05:38 PM']Korea and Indonesia, according to Sterling Ball. £650-upwards for US Stingray (S/H) £689 for an Indonesian Ray £255 for a Chinese Classic Vibe Squier Go figure...[/quote] how much for a Lakland Skyline ?