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    FS Fender Jazz bass 1973/1974-on hold

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    On 15/05/2019 at 21:56, Hellzero said:

    3 bolts necks were introduced in 1971, but they only appeared on the Jazz Bass by late 1972 and were never fitted on the Precision Bass.

    The longer G string intonation screw is period correct.

    And this is a 1974 one.

    Nice one that said.👍

    GLWYS.

    My understanding is that Fender didn't start using the three-bolt on Jazz Basses until 74, but some of the early ones had old Telecaster Bass neck plates with 72 serial numbers? I've seen a lot of 70s JBs and never ever seen a black block neck/three-bolt combo!

    Could be totally wrong though, many strange things happened during the CBS period 😉...

    Strings...oh god not again!

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    On 20/03/2019 at 07:14, Cuzzie said:

    Tech21 DP3X pedal is string CPR

    DR strings are the nuts

    I've been using DR Sunbeams for a while now and, despite the price, I really think they retain the new string zing for the longest time. They're really balanced and soft on the fingers, vs Dunlop super brights, EB slinkys, daddario nickels, etc. in my experience 

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    Don't Give Hate a Chance. Difficulty rating?

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by bakerster135

    3 hours ago, Cicero said:

    My main issue is sounding out the notes on the third string as clearly as possible at speed, and not sounding out the second string (muted, nonetheless) when returning to the first string.

    Currently I'm playing it as 1-2-1 1-2-1 finger-wise, if that makes sense.

    I just can't work out if it's supposed to feel that unnatural, or whether I'm doing it wrong!

    I play this and any other disco 'gallops' with 1-1-2 fingering on the right hand which, honestly, really helps a lot stamina-wise. Takes a little while to get used to but works loads better.

    Think of it like this - if you were doing root-root-octave-octave 16ths, you'd more than than likely do them 1-2-1-2. With the DGHAC-style gallops you're just removing the second note, i.e. root-break-octave-octave.

    Your Favorite Bass Prevalent CD?

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by bakerster135

    15 minutes ago, TripleB67 said:

    Thanks!!!

    Listening to Mr. Big's first CD right now (through headphones of course)....I thought Sheehan was amazing before - now I am pretty sure he is a god!!!

    TripleB67

    Make sure you listen to Dave Lee Roth's Eat 'Em And Smile too, Sheehan and Vai on TOP form (Elephant Gun)! 😉

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    Your Favorite Bass Prevalent CD?

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by bakerster135

    46 minutes ago, TripleB67 said:

    Never realized it was so prevalent until I listened to it through headphones today.....brings a whole new life to this CD!!!!  Thanks!

    Which is the better of the two CDs by Tool?  I've listened to a little of each....much profanity in either?

    TripleB67

    I personally think Lateralus is the more 'classic' Tool bass album, but Justin was definitely in full on Digitech Bass Whammy usage mode which gives so much depth to tracks like Lateralus (07:21 for gratuitous use), Disposition (most of the track) and, most notably, Schism, which in itself has some pretty anthemic bass parts. 

    I love 10,000 Days though, Rosetta Stoned and The Pot especially, though I think the album's lyrics score a little more highly on the swear factor! 

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    MusicMan Joe Dart Signature Model

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    3 hours ago, Cato said:

    They've got a fair few guitar sigs.

    As far as I know they've never released an official signature bass.

    Yeah, as Andy mentioned above, the OLP Tony Levin is the only signature bass Musicman have done. They've never done one in their premium line before, closest was their "inspired by Tony Levin" (again) Sledge Stingray & Sabre...

    Spector fans!?!

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    I used to have a 2001 Euro 4/NSCRFM that I sold to @Aero71 Absolutely stonking bass that I still really miss. Incredible craftsmanship and tone from the EMGs and Aguilar preamp and, at the time, similar price to a Mexican Fender!

    @Aero71 Definitely interested in buying that back if you ever decide to sell 😉

    Strings scratching fretboard

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    49 minutes ago, Musicman20 said:

    I'm not sure that is what has happened here! Also, I imagine if he owns this bass he will know how to fret a note....

    Thanks, yeah, pretty sure it wasn't that. As mentioned in the OP, never noticed this on my other basses and I've been fretting notes on one of those for 19 years! 😉

    As an update, took the strings off today and gave the board a good wipe with an EB fretboard wipe and the marks have now all but disappeared...Bizarre. Anyway, shall now be taking Chiliwailer's advice and will be getting some flats on this asap to prevent future near-heart attacks... 

    Thanks all for your help! 

    Strings scratching fretboard

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    18 minutes ago, BigRedX said:

    How hard are you pressing on the strings to get them to touch the fingerboard?

    I'm a pretty ham-fisted player but even I can't manage that feat!

    🤣 Quite. Yes, just to confirm (after some self-reassuring checks just now...), this is definitely not the cause! I wish I had 1/10th of that strength in my left hand fingers!

    Strings scratching fretboard

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    13 minutes ago, Chiliwailer said:

    It might be worth asking the Gallery if there is a slight twist in the neck up there? It’s quite possible. 

    Do you think you maybe need to try some softer rounds? 

    Yeah, think I will ask them. I would've thought Sunbeams are quite soft as far as rounds go? 

     

    7 minutes ago, Chiliwailer said:

    Same thing can be found on this bass...

    http://andybaxterbass.com/details.php?id=1416

     

    Yeah, I'd seen that. Mine's not quite as bad as that one, though I imagine it wouldn't take too long for mine to get like that if I carry on... 

    Strings scratching fretboard

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    Thanks, Chiliwailer, but I'm under the impression that this has occurred during my ownership...Definitely a reasonable amount of relief in the neck overall too so I'm not sure that's it. 

    I really bought this bass with the intention of playing and recording it so flats just wouldn't be an option for me, unfortunately, but I'm going to need to reconsider if there's potential for any serious fretboard damage 😕

    Strings scratching fretboard

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted · Edited by bakerster135

    N.B. Mods - wasn't sure whether to put this here or in Repairs & Technical...Please move if inappropriate! 

    Hi all, I'm looking for a bit of advice. Basically, I bought a lovely Jazz a few months ago. The bass is in remarkable shape and, after a light fret dress at The Gallery, it's playing remarkably well. 

    After playing it the other day, however, I caught the fretboard in the sunlight and noticed wear from the strings rubbing against it.

    The scratches are light and mainly around the first few frets on the lower strings, but I just wanted to get some advice on whether this is unusual? I've always predominantly played basses with maple fretboards and never noticed similar wear... 

    The frets are the medium jumbo type, but very little wear. I'm also pretty sure I don't have an overly aggressive left hand technique. 

    Also use DR Sunbeams (nickel) strings. 

    Would appreciate some help and advice on this. 

    Cheers, 

    Al

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