Davo-London

I bought a CIJ Jaco fretless from a store in Denmark Street. The individual that I spoke to ordered 2 CIJ Jacos and a MIA Jaco for me to try out. Fantastic service - I preferred the CIJ Jacos. That's worth paying a bit extra for.

I would also say the 80's Japanese Fenders are going to be very collectable, as their MIA counterparts were not as consistent during this period.
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Davo

Why not leave your bass without the coating. Some say (including me) that it'll sound better without!

Davo

[quote name='Hot Tub' post='582128' date='Aug 27 2009, 08:03 AM']Outstanding business to deal with! Another order at an excellent price, delivered in 24hrs!

Fantastic outfit, you won't be disappointed!

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Yup +1
"They're great" as a certain tiger would say.

Davo

I too have a custom bass, not a Sei but a Cliff Bordwell, and as they say - there's no going back.

It's the comfort, lightness and feel that set's them apart when playing. You can concentrate on making music, which is great.

Nice post
Davo

STOP

The 80's Jap Fenders are becoming collectable. Are you sure you want to mess with it and lose value?

Just saying ...

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Davo

Bridges: don't do it. I did an extensive sound test on www.musicplayer.com on a Fender P with stock and Badass II bridge. Comment was divided but no-one actually thought the BII was better. IMHO there's no point.

Sound. How long have you played? You need to get to know your Jazz. What V/V/T set-up do you use? Try nickel strings, try flats. Explore your bass. It takes years to properly explore what you have.

Counterwise, I agree with ABG comment, how it can open up your playing. Having an ABG in your arsenal is not a bad thing at all.

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Davo

Well I've watched Linley Marthe (Zawinul's bassist) up close and noticed that with a Jazz he played the volume of the bridge PU full on. The tone control was not adjusted but I assume that was full -on and he adjusted tone by bringing in the neck pu volume when he wanted a more bassy tone and turned it down when he wanted articulation.

That's one way of using V/V/T on any bass.

Davo

I love the idea - I have a 1976 Montrose Jazz Weather Report DVD - but I guess I would want it back and so the trade doesn't really work!

Davo

Shame

thanks for the quick response.

Davo

Hi

I'm new here. Is the bass body still for sale and is it alder?

Davo