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George Harrison used a Silver Series Stratocaster when they first came out. I have a Jazz Bass Silver Series. I had two proper Fender Jazzes at the time I bought it but fell in love with the Squier and sold the other two. Neck is thicker at nut ( 40mm ) and pickups are much beefier sounding.

There's a million, spotty, overweight, ginger, teenage boys, who can play as good (or better) than this. They will continue to record playalong videos in their bedroom and post them on Youtube. But nobody will ever watch them........... It's sad.

Roadworn maybe? Here's a review from basschat http://basschat.co.uk/topic/84943-fender-road-worn-jazz/page__p__1788769__hl__roadworn__fromsearch__1#entry1788769

I like.

'You're only as good as your drummer' - Me

[quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1358437283' post='1939143'] I Personally wouldn't worry about it. Theres much more important things going on in the world. [/quote] +1

1973 black Fender Jazz Bass with black blocked neck Hotpoint washing machine.

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1358352687' post='1937606'] Or they might have one to sell and want to see how yours does. [/quote] That's why I watch. Or sometimes it's because I may be buying something similar, in the future, and want to see what prices they go for.

Some pretty basses on that site.

Thanks

[b]B.A.R.G.A.I.N !!!![/b]

[quote name='Master blaster' timestamp='1358208808' post='1935072'] They're got different grains. Seems like one just copied the other description to me [/quote] Yup

[quote name='Dave D' timestamp='1358093739' post='1932952'] Probably a silly question, but if Squier is made to Fender spec, would a Squier neck be better than say, a Warmoth neck? You can get a complete squier jazz for a little more tha £100 on eBay or spend double that on a Warmoth from the factory. Thanks guys [/quote] Warmoth and Allparts necks are lovely quality but you can get a mighty mite neck for £99 on ebay. If money is no object you can pay £400 or more for a Warmoth (with tax and postage) and get a beautiful looking neck. But myself and many others have bought a MM neck and it's excellent value for the cash. This guy on ebay imports and sells Mighty Mite necks (with fender decals) contact him and he'll tell you when his next shipment is http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Squier-Precision-Bass-Korea-93-/330855273195?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4d0882d2eb

[quote name='Jehvoz' timestamp='1357999968' post='1931618'] Hi, With one 8ohm Mi12 cab, your 550 is only putting out half-ish power right? I spoke to Ashdown, and they've recommended 2 x Mi12 cabs to get the full power of the 550. I recently got the MiBass 220 and one Mi10 (4 ohm) cab, which is delivering the full power of the 220. while loving the tone, specs, and build of the unit, have found the volume a bit lacking, even for practice with a drummer, keys, and two guitarists, so I'm returning both, and thinking of upgrading to your set-up. Would you say your set up with one Mi12 is more than enough in the grunt department for the kind of gigs you've just done? Or is everything maxed out? Would be very interested to hear your thoughts on this given your recent experience. [/quote] Ask [b]Doddy[/b], who has also commented on this topic. He's been using the MiBass550 and Mi12 for some time now. He seems pretty chuffed with the setup.

What a silly idea. Sounds fun. Personally I think it should be a lands end to John O' Groats kind of thing. Starting off as far South as possible, maybe Jersey, and ending up in the Shetlands. I'm sure we have a basschatter in The Shetlands, do we have one in Jersey?

I have a lot of empathy for you. I had carpal tunnel problems with both hands until the 20th Dec when I had an operation on my left hand (which was the worst affected). The operation was a complete success and I'm back to playing without numbness, pain or tingling in my left fretting hand. My right hand was never as bad as my left but I hope for an operation on that soon too. I recommend you ask your GP to refer you for further investigation into exactly what the mechanics of the problem is with your hand - via a CAT scan or similar. You never know? If the problem can be identified (a badly healed bone perhaps) an operation may be the solution.

Me 'When are you free to rehearse?' Them 'I can't do Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays. Oh I just remembered I can't do Tuesdays either.' Me 'Can you do Thursdays?' Them 'I'll get back to you....' Me 'So you think Thursday might be ok?' Them 'Yyyyyyyy............No!'

I bide my time like a tiger at a waterhole. I just sit and wait patiently until I see a small child pick up a bass and plug it in, [b]THEN I LEAP INTO ACTION [/b]playing Level 42 songs at incredible volume until I intimidate them so much they drop the bass and run from the shop in tears with their mothers in tow.

[quote name='funkyhobbit' timestamp='1357907832' post='1930328'] Hi guys, on the advice of fellow bass chatters i called into see Drew at the Manchester bass lounge. What a nice accomodating fella he is. I had a great morning talking about all things bass and playing a few of his shop basses. There is something for everyone in the shop. Get yourselfs down and check it out [/quote] I've just had a look at their website http://manchesterbasslounge.com/ there's some lovely basses on there at realistic prices, new and preloved, I wish I lived in Manchester.

Basschat has most definitely enhanced my bass playing and interest in all things bass. I've learned a lot about gear as well.

[quote name='Barry' timestamp='1357826078' post='1929025'] Great feedback - much appreciated & very interesting. Do you have any idea of the value of my bass? [/quote] Seventies basses have gone for around £1500 and sometimes more on this forum. It depends on how well looked after they are and how original.

It'll just be a standard saddle you need. It may be easier buying a whole new bridge. The left handed Fenders, made in that era didn't have Jazz Bass or Precision on the headstocks of left handed basses - I assume because Fender didn't want to go to the bother of ordering left handed decals for a relatively small number of basses built. One of these should do the job [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l2736&_nkw=fender+bass+bridge"]http://www.ebay.co.u...der+bass+bridge[/url]

I've owned a standard Squier Jazz made in Indonesia in 2001, a Japanese Squier Jazz bass made in 1994, A Geddy Lee Fender Jazz Bass made in Japan in 2004, and a 62 reissue Fender Jazz bass also made in Japan in 1996. Both the Squiers were the equal of the Fenders in feel and sound. And there wasn't much between them when you compared quality of construction. These days most Squiers and Fenders are made with computerised lathes, so you can make them anywhere in the world you can transport your machinery. The biggest difference is price and that is down to labour costs - you can pay a worker in Indonesia or China a lot less than you would in Japan or the States.

[quote name='Phil-osopher10' timestamp='1357685812' post='1926908'] I understand that they probably are a good bit better, however at the start of that clip they sounded muffled. But at the money they are asking I would prefer to get a secondhand really really good cab like vanderkley or bergantino. My overall preference would be a super12 but it is way out of my price range at the moment. Would either of the cabs sound muffled? [/quote] If you look at the graphic on the amp he's set it with a low peak and a mid peak. The high end has been rolled off, which is probably why it sounds muffled. Hartkes usually have plenty of high end.