BassApprentice

Question for the wise members: A couple of these Electras have popped up nearby. One is similar (without mods etc) to the one above the other is the newer shape. Does anyone know if there are any other differences apart from the shape? Also - the newer shape one has been gigged, the photos don't show clearly how gigged and is £100 less than the older model, which looks almost brand new. Which would you choose? I will of course make my own choice but always good to have opinions!

So I think I want a relic Jazz ideally Shell Pink but open to other colours. Several routes available as I can see. I would love to to do it myself but not sure I have the patience and don't want it to look naff. Instant Gratification: Vintage VJ74 black £180ish relic. I know what I'm getting here, nice solid bass for the price but not a massive fan of the headstock and the neck isn't as aged as the body so looks weird. Possible Option: Bass Collection Jive Live Solar Flare £400. Might be a bit too much relicing. I've heard good things about the BC basses so know it will be a solid bass Save a bit option: The Fender Flea jazz £1000. Seem to be very well respected and they do look cool. Get one made: I messaged a page on Instagram Psyche Guitars, and they said it would be base £800 before extra aging and specs. Seem to use Wilkinson stuff as base so not sure I would see the value there. Other options are Shuker and Limelight - but that's probably getting close to £1500+ This was mostly just to write down my thoughts 😅

To restart this thread - I'm looking at the Jive basses and wondering how much of a difference there is between the signature models and the standards. Did you get your standard P and how did it compare to the Bruce Thomas? Is there really £100 of difference? Thanks!

Well that's the nice thing about Yamaha's. If I can't find a jazz I like I'll just go and get a 435. Problem solved.

I loved my 425 but at times I found the body to just be a bit big and ungainly. I think I want a jazz - very much liking the Bass Collection offerings. If not one of them then the very obvious Sire route.

Hmm odd. Next suggestion would be the earth isn't connected to anything but if you've checked out the wiring then I'm stumped

This one @Al Krow 425.... Well now the fun part of finding a replacement!

For the finger noise - pop some electrical tape over the pole pieces. Stops the contact and no effect on the output.

Well, I am no longer am member/owner of the BB club. Probably going to regret it very soon but want to get something else.

Nice place to start! Shame the amp had a false start but I'll give you one bit of advice that I am still guilty of. Don't practice unplugged. I reckon that's the reason my technique is too aggressive and inconsistent as I pickup and noodle unplugged too often and I need to pull harder to get the sound out of the instrument. Enjoy learning and ask all the questions you need to 😁

I think now would be a good time to close this topic off and let the parties deal with this elsewhere..... @ped @Rich

Good point, the only HB I had was a stringray copy and it wasn't light. My uncle has an older jazz and it also isn't light. Are the newer ones lighter?

And now the thread has reached meme posting level. Well the outrage was fun while it lasted

Looks great! I would change the Pickguard for a black one for full stealth, or Mirror for a bit of a laugh!

So I've been following this thread and I think this has grown maybe an arm and half a leg but I can understand why many are annoyed by the customer service provided in this case. I've long been tempted by ordering Maruszczyk as they seem to get great reviews and they one I played seemed very well put together. I think I would still order from them and knowing what I know now (particularly from @ezbass) would be to try and establish the best way to communicate with Adrian early doors. I think English not being the first language hasn't helped so maybe going with German or Polish would aid the process. Not sure if it would help but that would be my approach

Always up for helping support the site I spend endless hours on! 😅

Just had a look on the website. The special has some really nice colour options! The aqua sparkle is nice, but maybe the silver would win as I think the white pickup cover looks ace

Stolen from Reddit - think its either a custom mockup or leaked and unreleased. But it looks so nice, shame I don't like the pickups in the 1005

I've tried both the Strandberg and the Ibanez and I couldn't see how the Strandberg cost so much more. You could get the Pink and another one (almost) for the price

At the expensive end of the Tribute range but still will probably be a very good bass for the money. Looking forward to trying one!

Yeah that Aqua Sparkle is very nice! Was that custom spec or just off the hanger?