Conan
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A no-name Chinese J copy fitted with Wizard Hammers, which I absolutely love! Squier Affinity P-bass with GFS pickups - still here as I type, but on it's way south on monday... A very nice bass but I find that the J can do pretty much what the P does (but not vice versa). To be fair, I'd be happy with the P if I didn't have the J - but of the two I prefer the J.
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[quote name='C88' timestamp='1329338505' post='1540992'] I've got a MIM Standard P, and I love it to be honest. [/quote] Yeah, it's a bugger when your bass tells lies...
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[quote name='Prunesquallor' timestamp='1329233110' post='1539226']I was advised to run screaming from anything in the ultra-cheap Affinity range. [/quote] Then you were badly advised! I've played a few and they have all been good - some excellent! You just can't go wrong for around £160!!
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[quote name='merello' timestamp='1329567310' post='1544304'] Is Geddy Lee dead? Tons of his basses on sale! [/quote] I know. But I only want one of them....
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[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-1972-Jazz-Bass-Black-Case-2nd-Hand-/370568664148?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item56479d1454#ht_4051wt_1037"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-1972-Jazz-Bass-Black-Case-2nd-Hand-/370568664148?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item56479d1454#ht_4051wt_1037[/url]
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What do we think of this Jazz...for £12k????
Conan replied to Rick's Fine '52's topic in eBay - Weird and Wonderful
[quote name='The Bass Doc' timestamp='1329566508' post='1544292']Wasn't the insanely clean 1962 just a tad more than £12K? [/quote] It was. Did it sell? BTW, what does that make yours worth Howard? -
[quote name='johnnylager' timestamp='1203884451' post='146166'] I think the new ones have a neck sanded by Geddy himself...[/quote] Cool!
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It's always a tough time. I am in the process of quitting a band. Completely different reasons, but it always leaves a bad taste in the mouth... Sounds like you need a bit of time out after this one.
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[quote name='Maarten_E' timestamp='1329528796' post='1544020'] Thanks for your reaction Conan! Total: €[b]281,50 (which is 233 pounds.[/b]) [/quote] Oh right! That's not bad at all then. I had no idea you paid so little for the bass! Nice job
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[quote name='Jerry_B' timestamp='1329556256' post='1544111'] I wouldn't worry about tiny cosmetic quibbles such as that gap between the neck heel and the scratchplate. No-one will be able to tell! [/quote] Exactly. And some Fenders have a similar gap apparently!
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On hold pending all the usual gubbins... -
PMed!
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Did this sell?
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[quote name='SebCarr' timestamp='1324068545' post='1470628']The biggest surprise was the Affinity (black, rosewood). What a bass for £180! Light, nice neck, sounded, looked and played like a P. Looks a little cheap and wimpy pups but really impressive. But I don't [i]want[/i] one. If that was the only thing on offer it'd be fine, but it's not! All I know so far is an Affinity is too cheap and cheerful [/quote] So if the Affinity cost £500 you'd buy one?! I know what you mean though. But for the price of a decent pickup upgrade (which could be as little as £20!) you could a have a bass that plays well, sounds good and looks fine!! Oh, and about £600 to spend on other stuff...
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[quote name='stu_g' timestamp='1329166118' post='1538326'] collection from basingstoke [/quote] Is posting an option?
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[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1329415714' post='1542219'] I recently got my hands on one of these, with a view to maybe stripping the body for a bitsa project. However, having played it, it feels like a good one, so I've decided to leave it alone as it's really rather good and it seems a bit cruel to part it out. Also with an upcoming house project I haven't got the time. Anyway good luck with the sale [/quote] Thanks! They really do punch above their weight. I've played MIM Precisions that I didn't like as much as this bass!
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How would you describe the sound of this bass? What's the B string like? -
Bump for the addition of pictures. Plenty more available if anyone wants them.
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What do you mean when you say it is an "early" model? These were first made in the mid 1990s weren't they? What year is this one?
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Believe it or not, this was my main bass until a couple of weeks ago.... And, yes, I own a Status! I bought it on here last year and liked it straight away as it just felt "right". The neck is lovely and it is very playable. However, there were a few issues that I found hard to live with: The original pickups gave a rather weak sound (brilliantly described by the Bass Doc as "watery"!). Not "bad" as such, just lacking in balls. The solution? A rather nice GFS replacement. [url="http://www.guitarfetish.com/GFS-PB-Pro-PLUS-OVERWOUND-Alnico-P-Bass-style-VERY-hot_p_334.html"]http://www.guitarfet...-hot_p_334.html[/url] installed by the Bass Doc who also put in CTS pots. Tone sorted. The scratchplate was not only a cheap and nasty white single-ply affair, but was cracked and slightly stained. This was replaced by a Bass Doc custom-made white/black/white 3 ply version Looks smart indeed. It was also re-strung with a set of 45-105 DR Hi-Beams. Sound-tastic!! [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/products/566-dr_hi_beam_4_string_stainless_steel_bass_strings"]http://www.stringsdi...el_bass_strings[/url] It also comes with a brand-new Fender standard gig bag (worth about £20).[url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Fender-Standard-Bass-Gig-Bag~ID~12591.asp"]http://www.soundsliv...ag~ID~12591.asp[/url] So why am I selling it? Well, after having a pair of Wizard Hammers installed in my J copy I find that the J does just about everything that the P does, and I just don't need four basses! Yes, you could buy one of these brand new for around £165 - but would it be as good a player as this one? It certainly wouldn't sound as good and wouldn't have a gig bag with it! There are a couple of very minor dings, the worst one is just visible in pic 2. I'm looking for a very reasonable [b]£125[/b]. I'm happy to post it if the buyer arranges their own courier. I will also deliver locally or meet up half way for petrol costs... See how eager to please I am?
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[quote name='spongebob' timestamp='1312302943' post='1324576'] Bit of a PS here - took the Ged to rehearsal last night. Used the info given here, and from a similar topic over on TB. Difference was astounding - like a different bass. Loads of top, middle and bottom. Really cut through whatever the 2 guitarists threw at it. A small tweak of the bass control and amp EQ.....total transformation, and heaps of presence. Proves what a bass the Jazz is....the Ged now safely re-instated as my no.1 bass around! [/quote] Great news! It also shows that many people are far too quick to go down the upgrade/replacement route without first exploring the simple options. You could always take Ged's own advice, and use "Different Strings"...
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I like these... [url="http://www.guitarfetish.com/GFS-PB-Pro-PLUS-OVERWOUND-Alnico-P-Bass-style-VERY-hot_p_334.html"]http://www.guitarfetish.com/GFS-PB-Pro-PLUS-OVERWOUND-Alnico-P-Bass-style-VERY-hot_p_334.html[/url]
