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[quote name='bigsmokebass' post='736317' date='Feb 5 2010, 03:38 PM']is it modded or imported? either way i want one =] i love the warmth of the fretless with a p/j configuration along with the clarity of the notes played. got to admire an unlined fretless for a change too, pretty unseen these days. [/quote] It's a modded 'export' model Aerodyne Jazz. There is no factory-produced fretless aerodyne Jazz Fender Japan also make a non-export Aerodyne model. The differences being a black pickguard (the export doesnt have one) and control plate. They are also available in Gun Metal Blue, Dolphin Grey, Olympic white and Candy Apple Red. The export is only avaiable in Black. And now that Fender Japan has changed distribution policies (non export models will remain exactly that as of july/august 09), the availability of non exports will be almost nil. Hope that helps

[quote name='Bassassin' post='735504' date='Feb 4 2010, 08:55 PM']I've had Gibbo Victory GAS for years & that pic isn't helping! Admittedly I'd prefer a Custom or Artist but I'm not that fussy! Jon.[/quote] +1 Been after an Artist for ages! Always get pipped on the Bay though!

[quote name='paul h' post='735787' date='Feb 5 2010, 08:02 AM']An export model Aerodyne unless I am mistaken*. Very classy looking bass. *I normally am.[/quote] bang on! it´s been made fretless and looks great.

[quote name='gregsguitars' post='735009' date='Feb 4 2010, 01:27 PM']Sold a twin pickup version to a gent that goes by the name of "Remmy" in the UK a few years back, they do not seem to get the love that other bass guitars get , I know they are a little weighty but seem to be really cool and good players, any thoughts? anyone here have one or two? Gibson Artist series bass guitars. [/quote] Do you mean any Gibson bass or Gibson Victory series bass (as pictured) or Artist seris (VictoryArtist, RD Artist etc etc)?

[quote name='NickH' post='734659' date='Feb 4 2010, 12:33 AM']there may be no other option but to shoot her... or just lobotomise her and hand her a guitar.[/quote] Steer well clear mate! No gig is worth that amount of bother-even starting out! Trust me-well used to this sort of carry on. And the drumkit issue just proves your lot are being pis**d on from a great height. She clearly doesn't know her opinon from her elbow and is trying to pull a fast one-getting your band to do all the work. Unfortunately, these people exist all over the world and are increasing in number rapidly

[url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_kontrabass_rockabilly_01.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_kontrabas...ckabilly_01.htm[/url] Just wondering if this would be worth a punt? It's being offered second hand in my neck of the woods for a pretty low price. any input appreciated

[quote name='bigjohn' post='734604' date='Feb 3 2010, 11:00 PM']Precisions and jazzes usually have the same size neck pockets / heels and screw positions. So you can change em... You won't do any harm trying. Take the screws out - loosen each of them, don't just take them completely out one at a time. See if the neck will fit the pocket. If so (it should) put the screws back in so they poke out of the pocket a touch and see if they line up with the screw holes in the heel (if they don't the neck now won't fit!) When tightening the screws, put them in, leaving each one loose, and tighten up the two nearest the bridge first.[/quote] +1 Fender parts are for the most part standardised. I added a Geddy neck to a mexican body a few years ago and it fit like a cond*m. Do what bigjohn says-no harm in checking

If yu´re on a budget, try one or the Peavey Tour heads. They will give you plenty of volume and drive. Or check out Beedster´s thread on the new Ampeg Micro SVT head!

The general feel is that with Fender, it doesn´t really matter about the era, there will be good and bad. Perhaps the 70´s yielded more bad than any other era, or people are being overly critical when comparing them to todays standards? I have tried Jazzes from 73,74 and 76. All completely different weights and quite different soundwise (the 74 was my favourite) I own 2 78 Precisions and I love them. Nothing comes close to them! I guess it is a matter of taste

[quote name='RhysP' post='733710' date='Feb 3 2010, 06:38 AM']It's a Robin Freedom bass.[/quote] +1 That would be my guess too

[quote name='Finbar' post='733472' date='Feb 2 2010, 08:54 PM']How did he plug it in with the rear rack cover on?[/quote] sorry, meant one of those rack blanks with speaker outs/throughs mounted on it

[quote name='Beedster' post='732426' date='Feb 2 2010, 12:11 AM'](girls actually like the way it looks, I guess it's the Labrador puppy of bass heads),[/quote] Genius!!! Cute but has the potential to be a huge slobbering monster of a thing!

+1 to above. Consider either Seymour Duncans or Kent Armstrongs-and no others Seriously though, do as much research as you can though.

[quote name='PauBass' post='733388' date='Feb 2 2010, 08:00 PM']Well, I still want that kind of warm tone so I'm also considering an Ashdown ABM head, I'm not really into Hi-Fi sounding amps. Any idea if Ashdown heads go well with Bergantino cabs?[/quote] Careful mate, ashdown can arouse contempt round these here parts.lol Personally, I cant stand em, but horses/courses

I have found that using it in the effects loop adds a touch of distortion for some reason. But it doesn´t change or colour sound at all before the amp. Hope that helps.

[quote name='Gunsfreddy2003' post='732785' date='Feb 2 2010, 12:14 PM']No - have you used one?[/quote] I use one all the time. I have it at the end of the loop, before the amp. At its most basic, it is a gain booster that fattens up and compensates for any signal loss along the the chain (greta if using moe than 4 pedals, or effects with wave manipulation or dist.) Just set the level u want after your chain and you´re way. I have a slightly modded one I got on Evilbay and It´s great.

Ther are loads of possibilites out there amp wise. Try a few of the Ampeg PRO range, A Mesa or two and some Mark Bass offerings. There are some great second hand Eden amps around at the mo, also, I would suggest the Orange Bass Terror (seeing as weight of the SVT is an issue) Lastly, don´t forget the TC RH450 Basically, try as many as you can and whittle down a list of what you like. as a matter of interest, would you be selling your SVT-CL? If so, how much?(may be in the market for one)

Considered an EHX LPB-1?

Try t´local ´Aardware Store. My local has more wheels than a Kwik-Fit garage soaked in Rat pee. Just make sure the cab has fiitings for them as drilling it may cause problems. Or, try a flightcase instead.

[quote name='jet1968' post='732701' date='Feb 2 2010, 11:23 AM']much improved sound last weekend...... the strings made a BIG difference...was already using rotos (nickel) but switching to the stainless ones has helped me get closer. Used my AC100 valve amp with a 1x15 Hiwatt clone cab that has a celestion BL400 driver and it was clear, deep and punchy with a good bit of growl from the new strings. My only thought was would I get more of that 'clunky' Foxton sound with 4x12 ? I'd love the Marshall VBC412 but it seems its a 4ohm cab and my amp only goes down to 8ohms[/quote] I think the JCM Bass 4x12 is an 8ohm cab. Check ebay

[quote name='Lfalex v1.1' post='732351' date='Feb 1 2010, 10:39 PM']There's other choices! Roscoe Beck sig Stu Hamm Urge (1 or2) Precision Deluxe Mark Hoppus sig They're all different permutations of the 2 main Fender bass recipes, which deliver differtent sounds and feels accordingly... If I can't have them, I'll have my 2004 Ash-bodied MIA s1 Jazz in Translucent Sunset Orange, thanks!![/quote] I´ve got the two last ones you mentioned above and I love them. That is, if you mean American Precision Deluxe. The P Deluxe is probably one of the most versatille basses around! The mm type pup in the bridgre really gives it an extra bit of muscle and solo´d does a weirdly good Jazz sound too. And I´m not going to start talking about the Hoppus AGAIN I also have a modded 78 P with active EMGs in (PJ pup config) and am debating whether of not to restore it to a proper P. I already have a 78 100%orig and immaculate, so maybe I´ll leave it-it does sound great! The Precision Lyte does a great job of being a PJ-doesn´t sound 100% like either on its own, but with both pups on, it sounds fantastic and all in a very lightweight package. Can´t P all Jazz get long?

[quote name='Low End Bee' post='732644' date='Feb 2 2010, 10:30 AM']Start your own band. Put your own ads out stating the kind of stuff you want to play and the kind of people you want to play with. As a reasonable chap you might just attract like minded people to you. The day people tell me what bass line to play is the day they get precisioned. He sounds like an arrogant ****er.[/quote] +10000! Don´t take orders from a prat like that mate. Tell him to stuff it, and walk. Start your own band with people you get on with and who´ll play the music that you wan to play.

[quote name='2x18' post='732535' date='Feb 2 2010, 08:38 AM']"Diamond " Copy on Gumtree Manchester [url="http://manchester.gumtree.com/manchester/49/53275349.html"]http://manchester.gumtree.com/manchester/49/53275349.html[/url][/quote] that looks nice!

[quote name='cheddatom' post='732627' date='Feb 2 2010, 10:11 AM']If you want to use multiple pre-amps, then you have to split your signal before the pre-amps, unless you want one to (over)drive another. If you just want more power, use the amp with the pre you like best, then run a line from the FX send to the FX return on the other amp.[/quote] +1