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East J-retro Deluxe
stefboltonfc replied to gafbass02's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
I'm very interested, but I have to know - is it worth converting my Jazz's jack into a side jack for this nice bit of hardware, or is it a cardinal sin to butcher my main bass for an active EQ? Ta, Stef. -
What I would say, is that if you're new to Jazz Basses, don't get some really horrible tacky replica; you're always going to have bad preconceptions of it in the future. If you want a replica, get a replica made by the same company, i.e. Squier. I had a Vintage Mod Squier for my first bass and even though the action was pretty high toward the top end of the neck, it was still very easy to play at the bottom, and most importantly it still produced a [i]really[/i] nice sound. A brand new £60 copy is, ultimately, going to be God-awful. Get hold of a second/third/fourth hand decent-model Squier from here, they're well worth the money.
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Squire Vintage Modified bass, Vintage Vibe guitar
stefboltonfc replied to The Marlin's topic in Bass Guitars
I had one of these from new for about two and a half years (it taught me how to play!) before I sold it to Tom on here. It's a damn good bass, and even with a pretty high action as mine did, it's really comfortable to play, especially for slapping. Tonally it's pretty spot on too, and HOW pretty is it? I really can't fault the bass for that price - get it bought. -
That's really very beautiful - and I hate 5 strings (Always been a four string man personally). £2300 is a lot for any bass though... is that really worth it?
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I wish I knew people who give out upright basses.
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Wow. I almost feel guilty for selling mine at £150! An absolute STEAL this - the work that needs doing is next to minimal! -
Oops... what an idiot. Of course it's not a Mustang... I just saw the tiny, dead central pickup and thought of it. I might join you with the bass + smash over head idea Andy
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I started out with a pick (as I'm sure most did?) but now I seem to have lost all pick-rhythm! I now find using four fingers in an oscillating movement with a thumb rest is the best way to play for fast songs. It comes more natural to me, but I think that's more likely to be because I'm unorthodox with dodgy technique, not because I'm the next Stanley Clarke!
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Only one single coil pickup, and hardly attractive... is this not a totally ruined Mustang?
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Thank the Lord I'm Six foot Four - I don't feel bass weight issues!
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That is gorgeous. Wow. I've never had a go at a proper fullsize double, my only upright experience was ten minutes on a cheap Stagg thing at PMT (hehe) Manchester. That just looks like it would be a dream to play. Major, major jealousy here! -
Yum. Japanese Jazzes are just straight-up gorgeous. :wub: -
Sorry fellas, I was away all yesterday watching Muse in Liverpool! You've both made very nice offers. I'll get back to you both now, but bear in mind you've both made similar offers! (Granted, one has agreed their own courier which is favourable at the moment - but tempt me! ^_^ You've both now got my number if you need to get hold of me too -
I'll get this up on the first page for the final time with an asking price of somewhere around £150-160, with payment in full ASAP! It's too good a bass to be third choice - someone take it even if it's just for quick jam sessions! Or else it looks like I'm off to eBay
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[quote name='Shambo' post='644926' date='Nov 4 2009, 01:49 AM']I preferred the plain ol white one. [/quote] Agreed... I just don't like tortoise shell scratchplates! I have a tort red one with my white Jap Jazz and I keep meaning to put something more plain on it, maybe a light blue one? Or is that just me trying to be toooo cool?