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  1. gjones
    The thing I noticed when I played through my Ashdown MIBass 550 and my new compact for the first time at an outdoor gig was, even though I was really pushing the amp, how deep, clear and defined the bass sounded. It gave the impression that it could take a lot more than the MiBass was putting through it.
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    Venues cost an arm and a leg to rent during the Festival up here so a free venue is a good deal. Make sure they don't expect you to pay anything if the ticket sales aren't enough to pay for the venue though.
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    Don't worry basschatters to the rescue. I live 500 miles away but there'll be somebody along soon to help you out I'm sure.
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    [quote name='Rammstein2012' timestamp='1343842131' post='1756218'] sorry yes i should have said. im looking for something with a bit more punch. if possible a bit more bottom end and a nice punch in the mids [/quote] I have to say I bought a John East J retro for my main Jazz and it could make the worst pickups in the world sound great. You can tweak it until you get exactly the sound you want. About the same price as a pair of Lindy Fralins.
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    [quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1343836683' post='1756080'] Why do you want to replace the stock pick ups? [/quote] +1 What do you feel they lack. Punch, sizzle, clarity etc. It makes it easier for people to give you advice when they know what you're looking for. I just bought a set of 64 wizards which have a good traditional woody vintage Jazz sound. They replaced a set of DiMarzio model J pickups because they were too dark and bassy for me (sounded very precision like). The best Jazz pickups I've owned were taken from a Japanese nineties Squier and they are now sitting in my other Jazz. They have the best of both worlds with a good balance of bass and mids (I wish I could find another set that sounded like that).
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    I have both basic bits cables and A barefaced compact. I can no longer blame my tools. If it sounds sh*te.............it must just be me.
  7. gjones
    Bass Docs Wilkinson Tuners arrived at the speed of light. Great price too. Pleasure to deal with.
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    Eventually you'll get you cover in the post. This company is well known for taking your cash and taking forever to get your cover made and posted. The guitarist in my band said it took 3 months and threats of physical violence before he received his. Of course in the meantime he'd had to go out and buy one from another company. I recommend Roqsolid.
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    [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1343664276' post='1753347'] I thought that! In any case, so what if it [i]is[/i] genuine? It's just a box. Jamerson's real legacy is the recordings he made. [/quote] We're talking about loony collectors here. The type that think guitars and amps should be stored in bank vaults not played.
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    sound woes

    gjones replied to Al Heeley's topic in Amps and Cabs

    What does the amp sound like when it's just you and the drummer? If the sound you want is there but disappears once the guitarists appear in the mix then you have to have a word with them. If it's not there at stage volume then you need to get a new amp. I had the same with a tc electronics classic 450 which just couldn't give me the low mid frequencies I wanted. I switched to an Ashdown ABM and I got the sound I was after (I now use an Ashdown MIBass which is just as good).
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    I always thought he went through the desk in the studio.
  12. gjones
    I bought a Fender curly cable and when I finally got to use it (the first one was broken so I got a replacement). I was amazed at how muddy the sound was and have never used it again. I got a couple made up which have high quality components but there's not much difference between them and your average planet waves cables sound wise (although the components are of higher quality and should last longer hopefully).
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    Creme Brulee! That damn TV show spoiled everything for over the hill, sad, overweight, balding, neverhasbeens who used to be in a band and would get a bit drunk and tell everybody how they came 'this close' to making it...........but didn't (because, in reality, they were a bit sh*t). I was in that band and we were called Bennington Heights. We came 7th in the sony rock and pop challenge in 1984 and I have a framed rejection letter from EMI, which is my most treasured possession. I spit on Creme Brulee's grave!
  14. gjones
    My go to sound is deep, punchy and defined and variations on that theme. If it's rocky it may be punchier and if it's a slow blues it may be deeper and rounder. It depends on the bass I'm using and the band I'm playing with. Luckily I have a John East retro fitted in my Jazz bass so if I need variation I can get it.
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    I don't know who played bass on the original but in my opinion this one has a much nicer feel to it. If you're going to be playing it in a band try go with this bassline. The bassist even makes a mistake during the guitar solo - which shows even top line session guys are only human. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fX5USg8_1gA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fX5USg8_1gA[/url]
  16. gjones
    I always associate them with being either woolly or clanky. Something I personally don't look for in a bass tone. And I bet they're bloody heavy too.
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    [quote name='chriswilliams666' timestamp='1340552948' post='1706075'] Good Afternoon all. Here we have my good friends' bass. It is very very nice, and I would buy it if I had the funds! Spec: Fender Japan '62 Reissue Jazz Bass 1994 MIJ (Serial Q017350) Maple neck with rosewood fretboard. Sonic Blue body. The usual dings and dents for that 'light relic' look (These are natural and not caused by sandpaper or hammers...) All original [b]except[/b] for: Pickups replaced with Fender Noiseless. Bone nut to replace original after it broke. (professional fit y www.eternal-guitars.com) Threaded saddle bridge to replace original (original to be sold with bass). Sensible offers considered. PM myself or email (the owner) [email="[email protected]?subject=Fender%20Japan%20"][email protected][/email] [attachment=111333:smallDing #4.jpg][attachment=111334:smallDing #5.jpg][attachment=111335:smallDing #6.jpg][attachment=111339:smallSDC11447.jpg][attachment=111340:smallSDC11454.jpg][attachment=111341:smallSDC11455.jpg][attachment=111342:smallSDC11463.jpg] [/quote] Is this Jazz still for sale?
  18. gjones
    The system seems very logical and combined with access to the truss rod at the neck makes setting up a bass a lot easier. I've never owned a Fender which had the micro tilt neck but have often wondered why Fender haven't re-introduced it.
  19. gjones
    For about 20 years I used roto swing bass strings on my bass. I must have played 1,000 gigs during that time. I've owned the bass since 1984 and I've never had to have a refret. After trying slinkys and DR strings for a couple of years I've recently returned to rotosound and I really like them.
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    On Hold
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    PM'd
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    Got a free set of swing bass strings a few months ago from Mr Howe. Put then on my Jazz the other day they sound great! Low tension and lots of TWANG.
  23. gjones
    I'm selling a set of DiMarzio Model J (DP123) pickups. Had them in my Jazz for about 6 months. £60 posted seems a fair price.
  24. gjones
    I played for a year with nothing to amplify my bass other than a wardrobe (bass pushed up against it to give me a bit of volume). I recommend the bit of spongue under the bridge to get rid of clanky noises but ideally you should play along to your favorite tracks and slowly the clanky noises will disappear as you get better at dampening strings with your fingers.
  25. gjones
    I read all through this thread and found it very interesting. I really, really do need to get out more.
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