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    My USA G & L L2000 has a jazz size neck - best of both worlds!
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    [quote name='Linus27' post='910625' date='Jul 30 2010, 08:18 PM']No worries Dave,the offers there. Either way, you will love fretless.[/quote] I too am looking at going fretless. I want to get a decent one for £350 or less. 1st hand or 2nd Hand. I dont mind, but it needs to be good for the money. Any suggestions? I've heard great things about the VMJ's, but im not too sure about the plastic neck, and when i phoned up a bass centre to find out more about it, the guy on the other end tried to steer me away from it. But i've read alot of good reports. I've got an Aerodyne that im supposed to be selling tomorrow. What would that be like defretted? Is a purpose built fretless, like the VMJ, always going to sound better, because it's built for the job? I need whatever i end up with to offer me a different tonal palette to what my G & L L2000 can offer, which is in itself vast!
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    So fellas, Help me out here. I've recently sold my Fender Aerodyne to help pay for a USA G & L L2000 that i have just purchased. Well, after hearing how great these new squiers are for the money, i can afford to get one to bolster up my collection of currently 1 bass, the G & L. Im going to buy one bass and it's going to be either a Tribby G & L L2000, Squier VMJ Fretless, Squier CVJ or wait for one of these new Squier Jag's? I feel that with th p/j pickup combo on offer with the jag and it being passive, it could replace my old Aerodyne almost like for like. The Tribby is not going to offer vastly different tones from my USA model, although it is fretless, and im sure that would make a differenc. I've read loads of great reviews about the Squier VMJ but dont really like the looks and the CVJ just looks out and out gorgeous, and having seen Ed Friedlands comparison video, thought it sounded very good. But im still no nearer deciding. Do you think that CVJ's pickups sound better than the VM series pickups, I know that the basswood body will certainly be better quality. What one would you get? Cheers, Mat
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    Just a quick one people, I've have recently aquired a USA G & L L2000 (Having sold my Aerodyne Bass in the process). My question is, which of these 3 basses would you plump for? a:- Squier VMJ Fretless, Squier CVJ or Tribby L2000 fretless? I obviously know about the L2000, as i already own a fretted version of the beast, and i love her. A fretless would be a really nice edition, but the fretted CVJ does look great. Can any of you people vouch for either of these Squiers? If so, which one is best? Which bass choice will best compliment my new bass? I already have a tone monster, so maybe the fretless L2000 will be too similar. Out of the 3, which 1 would you go for? Cheers, Mat
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    [quote name='chris_b' post='906852' date='Jul 27 2010, 11:24 AM']If you're getting excessive finger noise on the strings your technique is wrong. Change that and you fix the problem. What strings to use is a different subject.[/quote] Im sure that my technique is fine. Thanks though. The noise isn't excessive and out of place, it's a natural byproduct of 2 bumpy surfaces sliding across one another e.g - Finger tip ribs and roundwound string coils. Maybe i could burn my fingertips down so that they are just nice clean scar tissue lol! It's just more noticeable the more treble is added. Some people feel those nuances add to the overall tone and feel. I however am in search of limiting the unavoidable string/fingertip friction grating sound that is only realy heard when sliding up the strings when dialed in to particular tones which are treble heavy. I want smooth, smooth, smooth but still with enough brightness & clarity for more picking styles. If you have a magic trick that solves this entirely, and it's all down to technique that i have overlooked or missed out on, then im all ears. Cheers
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    Cheers for the feedback people. Im looking to not really spend too much, so i will probably look out for a 2nd hand peavey micro bass, seeing as these are getting rave reviews. I agree about the rumble's. I used to have a Rumble 60 before i got my Bassman, and they are good sounding amps. Not too sure how the 15 would hold up though
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    Thanks for the tips & pointers people. Loooks like it might have to be a set of elixirs for me. Anyone tried groundwounds?
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    So, i have a new bass which i am totally over the moon with (USA G & L L2000), and i can now get a vast array of tones out of this beast. Now, my question is, what strings are best to fit, if trying to eradicate fingertip and string coil friction noise that i am currently experiencing currently on my roundwounds (especially when sliding notes using tones with moretreb). I use to have a p bass and was used to low booming full sounds that didn't really have much mid and top end, but now i have all these tones that i would like to use, i need to minimise/eradicate the fingertip/round coil friction that creates unwanted sound when in these newfound tonal ranges. Are flatwounds any good? Im not really looking for a vintage string sound or anything too modern either, but a string that is a bit of both. I still want as much mid/Treble clarity in the strings, but just without the friction scrapes that are enhanced by these frequencies. Would Flat wounds fix this? If so, would the compromise be a more vintage tonal quality to the strings. What about groundwounds? Are they a happy medium? Please help & advise, Thanks for reading, Mat
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    I am in the market for a small practice amp for home playing without disturbing anyone. I already have a Fender Bassman 150 for gigging with but i need something small to practice with at home. I've been offered a 2nd hand Marshall MB15 for £35, and a 2nd hand Fender Rumble 15 for £50. Are either of these any good? If so which one is best? Are there any other compact low wattage practice amps that i should consider? Please point me in the right direction. Cheers, Mat
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    [quote name='Netballman' post='901999' date='Jul 22 2010, 03:12 PM']Don't suppose you'd fancy a trade for my [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=95453"]GWB35[/url]?[/quote] Ooh, Im tempted, a fretless 5 string does sound like a rather nice addition to my collection. Have you upgraded the stock pickup/pre-amp or electronics?
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    [quote name='Jacqueslemac' post='901165' date='Jul 21 2010, 06:54 PM']Sorry to be a bore, but if you want an auction, put the bass on eBay. The rules for this forum say you have to quote a price.[/quote] Sorry, All sorted now
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    I've been in 2 minds about this, as i recorded a lovely bassline with it over the weekend. Such a warm, round, full sound. But i have just recently bought a USA G & L L2000, which is getting alot more attention. However, i may still be tempted to sell or trade, should the right offer come along. Go on tempt me.
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    Sorry guys. I've decided to either keep or trade for a Fender jaguar bass/G & L L2500 or let it go for the best offer i recieve. Looking for £400 for the lot. This is still a bargain basement price for what you're getting. Cheers, Mat PS:- Anybody got a Fender Jaguar Bass that they want to trade?
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    Im considering not to sell this bass now. In 2 minds now
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    [quote name='Jacqueslemac' post='895711' date='Jul 15 2010, 03:48 PM']Do you still have the original tuners and bridge?[/quote] Im pretty sure that i have them. I'll check when i get home from work.
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    PRICE DROP:- £400 - free flight case inlcuded!!!!! Grab a real bargain.
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    All PM's replied to
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    Pictures of Aerodyne now uploaded. See link to Album:- [url="http://s837.photobucket.com/albums/zz300/mathieulill/Fender%20Aerodyne%20Jazz%20Bass/"]http://s837.photobucket.com/albums/zz300/m...%20Jazz%20Bass/[/url] Pictures of Flight Case:- [url="http://s837.photobucket.com/albums/zz300/mathieulill/Fender%20Aerodyne%20Jazz%20Bass/Harley%20Benton%20Alu%20Bass%20Flight%20Case/"]http://s837.photobucket.com/albums/zz300/m...0Flight%20Case/[/url]
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    Hi there. I have a Fender Aerodyne Jazz Bass that im putting up for sale/Swap. It is in excellent condition, minus a couple of small chips in the surface paintwork in a few places ( See pictures), and only cosmetic. It is a fantastic bass and has been very well looked after. I have upgraded the standard tuners and bridge to heavy duty Gotoh replacements. I have also upgraded the jazz pickup to a DiMarzio Ultra Jazz pickup. £170 worth of upgrades in total. It has just been restrung and serviced too. I will be puttting pictures up tomorrow if you're interested. I'll sell for £400, and i'll throw in an aluminium Harley Benton Flight Case for the bass worth £75 for free, or alternatively i am open to swap suggestions, especially Fender Jaguars & G & L L2500'S, however any 4 string, 5 string, 6 string, Fretless and semi acoustic basses of a similar standard may be considered. Let me know if you're interested. Cheers, Mat. Pics of Aerodyne: - [url="http://s837.photobucket.com/albums/zz300/mathieulill/Fender%20Aerodyne%20Jazz%20Bass/"]http://s837.photobucket.com/albums/zz300/m...%20Jazz%20Bass/[/url] Pics of Fligh Case:- [url="http://s837.photobucket.com/albums/zz300/mathieulill/Fender%20Aerodyne%20Jazz%20Bass/Harley%20Benton%20Alu%20Bass%20Flight%20Case/"]http://s837.photobucket.com/albums/zz300/m...0Flight%20Case/[/url] NOW SOLD! - Moderators please remove.
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    [quote name='donut' post='887644' date='Jul 6 2010, 06:50 PM']Sorry Mat, should have sent one saying I'd text you. This is now sold pending pickup. [/quote] I cant wait to get my hands on this beauty!! Cheers
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    [quote name='mashup' post='887590' date='Jul 6 2010, 05:52 PM']Hiya, I havn't recieved a pm from you. Dont know whether you sent it, but i would really like the bass off ya, full price if needs be to secure. Cheers, Mat[/quote]
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    [quote name='donut' post='887580' date='Jul 6 2010, 05:44 PM']Replied to all PMs. [/quote] Hiya, I havn't recieved a pm from you. Dont know whether you sent it, but i would like the bass off ya. Cheers, Mat
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    I've just PM'ed you with an offer.
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