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That's a shame........ I didn't have any problems at all with my Squier Jazz. The pickups sounded a little on the weedy side, but no buzzing noises, or any nasties. I too stripped mine down, as I fitted EMG's to it, and although the components were on the cheap side, the soldering was neat on all the originals. The only other comment were the sealed gear tuners on mine were a little sticky, so I stripped them down, and rebuilt them with some light grease, and they're perfect now

I once had a smug, ego boosted moment at a BOTB type thing, where I overheard the comment "S%*t, we've lost, that guys got a Rickenbacker! I normally manage to raise a smile, and a laugh, when I start playing "Fueding Banjo's" as well....Well, a banjo has four strings doesn't it?

[quote name='neepheid' post='748281' date='Feb 17 2010, 12:10 PM']I owe it all to my wife, she inspires me, encourages me and challenges me, sometimes all at the same time.[/quote] +1. We are both very lucky

[quote name='ThomBassmonkey' post='747933' date='Feb 17 2010, 01:28 AM']Been raised around music and got forced into piano lessons aged 5 and then keyboard at 11, never got on with them though but I do attribute a certain amount of my ability to being surrounded by music and learning to play at a young age.[/quote] +1 to the letter, almost! I was actually very good on the Piano, but, to be honest, I hated it. I would be up in my room, listening to Sabbath, Motorhead, Saxon, Slayer, etc, then get called down to practice classical music on the Piano.........I think you can all see the dilema! I even managed to get grade 5 practical, and theory. As luck would have it, I managed to fall of my bike, smash my knee up, and was off my feet for about 13 weeks! Very rare that I will tinkle the keys these days, but I couldn't resist playing "In a gadda davida" on a rather nice church organ last year!!!! Biggest initial influences were probably Lemmy, and Cliff Burton. Later influences are probably people like Scott Reeder,and Steve Harris, bass wise. Musically, I find anything written by Doom legend, singer songwriter "Wino" very influential. That guy has written some of the heaviest riffs on earth, without the need for silly low drop tuning.

I recommend turning up to rehearsal with an old EB2, and a wall of 18's...........They'll all be begging you to bring the 'Ray to the next rehersal!!

I used to love their Doncaster store. Had nothing but good service, and good deals. That was some time ago now, as the Doncaster store is long gone. I guess times change, and staff change..........

Thanks Chaps The radius of the board doesn't put me off too much. I have a Squier Jazz, that has quite a heavily radius on the board, and that chokes quite easily when bending a string. Never realised that the CIJ versions were heavier. The main thing that puts me off the Jap basses is the resale value seems to be pretty poor, considering that the retail on a new one seems to be around £1K now. A well looked after MIA seems to hold it's value really well, and I keep all my gear minty mint I'm not doubting the build quality of the CIJ, I've heard nothing but positive comments about them

Yeah, there does seem to be a real buzz with the vintage Fender thang at the moment Main thing that concerns me is build quality. Don't want to end up with a dog!! As my user name suggests, I really dig anything with an old skool vibe to it. Have to admit, to be different, I am also considering saving the pennies for a Zon. Don't see many of those about! The build quality of Zon's seems to be impeccable, which really interests me Then again, there's something uber cool about a '70's Jazz, with the ash trays, and big block markers I really like the feel of Jazz necks as well.

Yummy

Thanks for the input guys

Cheers Dude Mostly thinking of the MIA, with a Rosewood board

Can't seem to quite shift the GAS for the '75 reissue Jazz. Are they any good? Most interested in build quality above anything else Cheers, Rich

[quote name='guybrush threepwood' post='743837' date='Feb 13 2010, 11:28 AM']My favourite has to be Electromusic in Doncaster; no pushy salesmen that are earning commission on a specific brand, nice relaxed atmosphere, and they price match. What more could you want? I buy a lot of gear there, and they've always looked after me. Bought a Markbass combo there last weekend, and they knocked almost £200 off. Worst has to be Music Ground in Leeds. Never before have arrogant attitudes, rude staff and ridiculous prices come together to form such a farce of a business.[/quote] +1 For Electro. Dave has always looked after me well, and has recently done me some excellent deals It saddens me to hear about Music Ground. I used to be fairly regular in their Doncaster store, and they were always a good bunch of lads to me. Done me a really good deal on my 4001 Never been to their other stores though.

Sounds like you have got a bargain

£15?

Excellent thread, with some really good posts chaps I too have some really expensive basses......and at the moment, I mostly seem to play my Squier Affinity Jazz bass, with the EMG J-Set in it! There's just nothing wrong with it, other than the pups were a bit weak. Because it's a "cheapy" I don't worry so much about chucking it in a gig bag, carrying it in the boot of the car, using it at band practice, etc. All in all, it really is a cracking little work horse of a bass. It does get looked after, and maintained though

For me, it's my Rickenbacker 4001, and my Gibson EB2. The Ric has a bit of a story behind it. short version, I was skint, miserable, starving hungry....... But done the sensible thing, and managed to come out of it with a little bit of money in my back pocket, although I had pretty much lost everything Once I had settled into my new home, I still had said money, so I decided to really treat myself, and hunt down a Ric! Never looked back No real story to the EB2, just love the old thing

You won't be dissapointed Mine was beautifully built and finished, and was a joy to play

A few years back, with my old band, after one song, I put my bass down, knelt down in front of the guitarist, and started to pretend to clean up, with an imaginary dust pan and brush.........."What ya doing"? "Clearing up all those notes you dropped"!!