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[quote name='ThomBassmonkey' timestamp='1333532921' post='1602891'] This has been mentioned before and IIRC you need about 3" of air to properly de-couple and most wheels don't have that height. Plus the wheels provide some element of coupling too. If you want to de-couple, the best way would be to get a gramma pad. That's all from my poor memory though, so I'm probably wrong. I'm sure someone like Bill or Alex would be more use. [/quote] Thanks - I have a gramma pad. I was more thinking about whether wheels on the top cab would be enough to decouple it from the cab below. From what you're saying, it appears not. Cheers. Steve

[quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1333453729' post='1601823'] Not a daft question at all. I've been playing 30+ yrs and only recently gave this a thought. Same can be said for de-coupling from the floor. Some cabs have their wheels on the side - why ? I'm curious to see what our more experienced cab experts come back with too. Dave [/quote] Cheers Dave, glad it's not just me.

I have a daft, nerdy question. If you're stacking two cabs, would leaving the wheels on the top cab produce a better, cleaner sound? E.g. Would it 'decouple' the cab from the one below? See, told you it was nerdy. Cheers, Steve

I had one around 90/91. Bloody horrible twangy, active thing.

Now that's a lovely pair!

[quote name='mckendrick' timestamp='1331595644' post='1575725'] Been a Jazz player for years. That envelope is huge. Ethereal analogue tones. A little compression at the right Hz at the gig evens out the high-neck low-neck differential. Like an old faithfull undying love affair. Recently acquired P (from Flat Eric via Danweb).... changing the saddles for grooved vintage style puts the strings right between the pole-pieces, vintage Fender Gotohs with a 28:1 ratio fined up the tuning slackness... went to town and dropped in CTS pots and overwound custom shop '62 P-Bass pick-ups.... dream Precison, chaps.... [i]dream[/i] Precision. Like a new youthful bit on the side. The Jazz is still me go-to mind, tho' loving the P. So different. [/quote] Sounds a beaut. Got any pics? [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1331596564' post='1575743'] Excellent! Another excuse to link to my recently-acquired dream Precision... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/169698-my-custom-precision-has-landed/"]http://basschat.co.u...ion-has-landed/[/url] [/quote] That's gorgeous. How much did that set you back, if it's not a rude question? [quote name='clarkpegasus4001' timestamp='1331619237' post='1575844'] If you already have a Jazz then i'd deffo go for a Precision. There's always a good old Tokai to consider? [/quote] Thanks - I'll look into those, cheers.

Nice one, see you there!

[quote name='ratking' timestamp='1331492487' post='1573726'] Mexican or US, well, I'd say it depends ... I own a MiM Precision that I'd never give away for any US, but I've played quite mediocre Mexico-Fenders, as well as slightly disappointing US ones. So I'd say try out as many as you can - there's even excellent Squier models, I've seen amazingly good ones, especially the Matt Freeman Series can easily compete with most MiM and even some US ones, in my opinion! If you're looking for a best-of-both-worlds alternative, you really should try the old Japan-made Jazz Bass Specials. Owned one myself, didn't get along with the JB neck ... But sound is amazing, not a compromise at all, but really good J-tones as well as great P-sounds! Now it's my girlfriend's main bass, and she wouldn't give it back anyway [/quote] Thanks for your thoughts, Ratking. Trying out lots of different basses is a bit difficult. There aren't many decent music shops round these parts. So, in lieu of being able to try them out, I'm attempting to pick a model that's got a good chance of being great. It's risky, I know.

[quote name='lxxwj' timestamp='1331488657' post='1573618'] Jazz is more comfortable to play. [/quote] True, but sometimes I like to grab hold of something big and meaty. Matron! [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1331488706' post='1573623'] You could try a Squier CV P and if you didn't like it you wouldn't lose much by selling it on... My 2p. I find that P and J pickups together just don't blend very well. YMMV, IMHO, etc. [/quote] [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1331488766' post='1573626'] Me too, hooray! [/quote] I've been sniffing round those - they look very nice.

[quote name='Raggy' timestamp='1331477284' post='1573336'] Im using a Mex built Roger Waters P and the build quality and playabilty is top notch. Ive tried US P's that were dogs and some were sublime. For the price difference, I dont think the US ones are THAT much better than the Mex ones. IMHO. I also picked up a Squier CV thats really well put together. [/quote] Cheers Raggy. I see you're from round my neck of the woods. When are you gigging next? [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1331482103' post='1573453'] Seeing as a Jazz is already in ownership, a Precision that won`t break the bank, but is very good is the Classic 50s Precision. Fantastic basses. There`s one up for grabs on here at present, in black, with gold pickguard, maple neck. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/169149-50s-reissue-fender-precision-black-l490"]http://basschat.co.u...sion-black-l490[/url] Having had Mexican, US, and Japanese Precisions, I`d put these Classic 50s ones as being slightly behind the US, but not by much at all, and equal to the Japanese, which get very good comments one here. [/quote] I like the look of that. [quote name='blackmn90' timestamp='1331483486' post='1573482'] The new precisions have a much more modern tone than the ones on all the records from the 60's and 70's. They can offer more in terms of bass and more in terms of brightness but the low mid growl that i love from the 60's in particular seems to be missing. In build quality there is very little difference. Both have some batches that are just not up to scratch though. only trouble with these is the huge baseball bat neck. Could be difficult to get used to when you mostly play a thin neck jazz bass. [/quote] I think the bigger neck will be fine. I've played some big old trunks in my time. [quote name='4000' timestamp='1331483824' post='1573488'] I always found Js to sound much weedier up the neck. Must be me. [/quote] Not found that myself. But I do fancy getting a bit of a weightier tone out of a Precision. [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1331487865' post='1573593'] There is that. Take a bit of getting used to, a few cramps in the fretting hand for a say or two, then hopefully the hand adjusts - it did when I bought mine, though was already a Precision player anyway. [/quote] Very true. Fat, thin... I like 'em in all shapes and sizes.

Thanks Truckstop, I'll look into those. Is there much difference between made-in-Mexico and made-in-USA Precisions?

Thanks MattM, Blackmn90

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1331466572' post='1573122'] I know a few things about Jazzes, Up until recently I had a Geddy, a 62 reissue and I still have my old MIJ Squier Jazz. I thought Precisions were for old fuddy duddys until I saw a guy I know playing a battered US one through a GK combo which changed my preconceptions of P basses overnight. It sounded so big and fat and ballsy and defined that the next day I swapped my MM SUB for an old MIJ Precision on this very forum. It's a 57 reissue which has a nice shallow maple neck. It's great live and sounds especially good when recorded compared to my Jazzes which sometimes could get lost in the mix. You could pick up something similiar on Basschat or Ebay for about £400. [/quote] Thanks gjones, good advice.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1331466468' post='1573117'] Nah... 100% passive. :-) [/quote] Slobber...

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1331465650' post='1573086'] Fender Roscoe Beck. Both pups in single-coil mode, you have a Jazz. Solo the neck, and switch it to series, near-as-damn-it P. Both in series is just ridiculous. Laahvley. [/quote] I'm guessing it's an active? I've never really got on with actives. The ones I've owned sounded a bit artificial and keyboardy. And I've had trouble with their high output distorting things in signal chains. I am, however, prepared to be persuaded otherwise. It's a beaut.

Good advice folks. I like the look of that G&L. Very tasty. You're right, fender73. Bloody rubbish, the lot of em.

Nice, what is it?

Thanks Dom, it's hard rock mostly. But I do like my sound to cut through.

Thanks! I think you're right. Precision, it is.

Hi folks. I have a Fender Geddy Lee Jazz. And right now, that's all I have. So I have my sights on another bass to call on should things go wrong. I'm a passive pickup man. First, I was looking at the Fender Aerodyne, because I quite like the idea of a Jazz/Precision blend in one bass. Then I looked at the Fender Precision Special. Then the Squier VM looked good - a cheap second bass with good sounds. But then, I'm considering going for an all-out Precision, just for something different, live and in the studio. So the choice widens. Should I stay Jazz or go Precision? If I go for a Precision, can anyone recommend a good model please, that won't need European credit bailout funding? There seem to be so many to choose from.... Highway... reissues... Steve Harris signature. I have choice paralysis. Thank you, good people, I appreciate it.