JamesFlashG

nice i will deffo add a 55-02 to my list to try out and these ACG's people are talking about not heard this name before but been checking them out I'm quite interested, I'm thinking it might be bait harder though to come across one to try out?

maybe 17mm sting spacing would be okay but 16mm is to small

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1386516017' post='2300902'] Of the basses on your list, Oliver's Overwater Jazz will almost certainly be in a different class in terms of overall build quality. I've played plenty of Overwaters over the years ( although never a Jazz Bass) and they were all what you would expect from a top quality handmade bass. One thing to consider for any of the basses you are considering or that people recommend is do you like or even prefer a 35 inch scale length? If so then you options are more numerous, but if not you can forget about the Lakland for a start. Some Overwaters are also 35 inches for the fives, but not all of them I think , so you would need to look into that. The Fenders you list are not so great as five strings , in my experience( although I have not played the Marcus Miller) . The preamps were indifferent at best , and the low B was definitely weak and dissappointing on all the five string Am Deluxe basses I have played . On that note, if you are shopping for a five , two things to consider as priorities are how does the low B sound in its' own right and also in relation to the other strings( i.e if it is uniform in tone and timbre ) , and is the string spacing comfortable for you ? If either or both of those things don't please you then chances are you will never be happy with or enjoy playing the bass. [/quote] thanks for input makes a lot of sense, I currently play 4 string 34 inch scale basses, a warwick thumb and fender precision. i must say these feel very comfortable and natural to me. I do also own a 35 inch scale 6 string bass an Ibanez BTB676 that I very rarely play these days but it was my first bass for a number of years and when i played it a lot i did feel comfortable on it! I was under the impression the longer scale length then the better sounding the B string so i would not mind have a 35" 5 stringer as i know i do get on with this size but the string spacing can be a big issue for for me, any smaller than 18mm at the bridge and it starts to feel awkward when playing with certain techniques

[quote name='OliverBlackman' timestamp='1386514156' post='2300878'] If you're going to be London way I have an Overwater Jazz 5 for sale that you can try out. [/quote] sounds good i would like to try it out sometime can't say i will commit to buy though want to try out a range first, I live in SW london give me a Pm with your details and we can arrange a date to meet up? it is a lovely looking bass looks quite heavy though

Ok so i am really unsure what i want mainly because i have not had the option to play many only to read about them, I have around £1000 budget so i can get something pretty nice second hand for that price i think, i would prefer a 5 string bass i have been looking at: Fender jazz deluxe 4 & 5 Fender Precision deluxe (P/J config) Fender Marcus miller sig (v) Mayones Jabba 5 Sandberg TM5 Overwater classic Jazz (probably will struggle for one of these with my budget) G & L JB Lakland any other suggestions for me to check out? I'm basically going to make a list and contact somewhere in london that has a huge stock of basses ( the bass gallery is the only place I know of?) and just spend a day playing them and comparing because i really don't want to buy something without playing it first! so please give me your thoughts on the above basses and any others you can think of like i said mainly interested in jazz style basses but also quite interested in a P/J config as well!

i super glued mine as well!

exact same thing happened to me i just got the brass jan 3 but paid through the nose for it (120 i think) as i bought it direct from warwick, i think if you look around you can get much cheaper alternatives that just are not official warwick parts, my bridge does not match it though and looks fine i think =P [url="http://postimg.org/image/z832bcgib/"]http://postimg.org/image/z832bcgib/[/url] a picture of mine with brass nut and standard bridge to give you an idea of what it looks like if it helps =P

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1385330642' post='2287111'] don't care for the amp... It might sound nice I've no idea.... but woo nice basses! Old red looks great - and is the dolphin new too? [/quote] +1..... man that dolphin <3

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1385330642' post='2287111'] don't care for the amp... It might sound nice I've no idea.... but woo nice basses! Old red looks great - and is the dolphin new too? [/quote] +1..... man that dolphin <3

I find the precision when played by its self is maybe not the nicest bass tone but there but there is something unique about how they sound in the mix with a band that I just have not heard from any other bass I love them! and they crop up is so many different styles of music as well and never sound bad / out of place. I will allways own a precision

A title says do USA precision deluxe 5 strings exist? I cant seem to find one anywhere, I am talking about the 2009 - current model with the single J pup at the rear not the double! I am under the impression fender are not making a 5 string version of this please prove me wrong!

i have one for sale in the market place for £650 ;] case tools and original documents included

oh i didnt realise! the link here should work [url="https://soundcloud.com/j-gord/katy-b-5am-jay-gordon-remix"]https://soundcloud.com/j-gord/katy-b-5am-jay-gordon-remix[/url]