Musicman20 Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Hi Can anyone recommend a nice Jazz bass that nails the 60s tone, is available with a rosewood board, and isnt over £1k? I dont mind if its passive or active, but Id prefer passive. I have been tempted by Lakland Jazzes, but Im not going to pursue that avenue after a few problems I had. It caused too much hassle last time, so something else? Sadowsky basses dont do it tone wise for me. One option is the Roadworn Jazz Bass (Fiesta Red). Not only does it look great, but I tested one and it sounded pretty damn good as well. Are they overpriced? I know I can get one under £800, but is that still too much? The other option is Sandberg, but Im not sure if they sound a little too modern for what Im after. Im open to ideas though. 4 or 5 string, dont mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevbass Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Musicman20' post='952976' date='Sep 11 2010, 06:27 PM']Hi Can anyone recommend a nice Jazz bass that nails the 60s tone, is available with a rosewood board, and isnt over £1k? I dont mind if its passive or active, but Id prefer passive. I have been tempted by Lakland Jazzes, but Im not going to pursue that avenue after a few problems I had. It caused too much hassle last time, so something else? Sadowsky basses dont do it tone wise for me. One option is the Roadworn Jazz Bass (Fiesta Red). Not only does it look great, but I tested one and it sounded pretty damn good as well. Are they overpriced? I know I can get one under £800, but is that still too much? The other option is Sandberg, but Im not sure if they sound a little too modern for what Im after. Im open to ideas though. 4 or 5 string, dont mind.[/quote] Fender 60's reissue jazz bass? Or any bass that you put fender custom shop 60's jazz bass pickups in. Edited September 11, 2010 by kevbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 [quote name='kevbass' post='952987' date='Sep 11 2010, 06:32 PM']Fender 60's reissue jazz bass?[/quote] Possibly, although the lighter weight of the RW is tempting (well Ive heard they are mainly lighter overall). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevbass Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 [quote name='Musicman20' post='952990' date='Sep 11 2010, 06:35 PM']Possibly, although the lighter weight of the RW is tempting (well Ive heard they are mainly lighter overall).[/quote] Well I must say I prefer the look of the RW (fiesta red one) so I'd go for one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Musicman20' post='952990' date='Sep 11 2010, 06:35 PM']Possibly, although the lighter weight of the RW is tempting (well Ive heard they are mainly lighter overall).[/quote] This one you speak of, is not a taco is it? (mexican) if so bewaro amigo, mucho bodgjo! Edited September 11, 2010 by Grand Wazoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 [quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='953093' date='Sep 11 2010, 08:05 PM']This one you speak of, is not a taco is it? (mexican) if so bewaro amigo, mucho bodgjo![/quote] It is.....although the RWs have had excellent reviews, some people comparing them to the Fender Custom Shops but much cheaper. Hmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Squier CV? Squier CV and use the spare £700 on custom pickups? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 [quote name='Musicman20' post='953094' date='Sep 11 2010, 08:09 PM']It is.....although the RWs have had excellent reviews, some people comparing them to the Fender Custom Shops but much cheaper. Hmm.[/quote] Nah.. wives tales. Try before you buy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='953097' date='Sep 11 2010, 07:11 PM']use the spare £700 on custom pickups?[/quote] No need, some Lollars will do the job nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 You'll probably find some makers have had to make winds for all the big names so there may be a wealth of knowledge with the likes of KA and others. I can recall a certain maker having orders for all sorts of big names and could pretty much make to order...if he could interpret what sound you wanted from whatever description you could give him. It might not mean much to me, soundwise but made perfect sense to him.. I'd call them up and ask what they suggest.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 I do like the 60s RI too myself and then of course the 62RI MIJ has USA pickups & is close to the USA AV in my view but at half the cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 [quote name='BurritoBass' post='953252' date='Sep 11 2010, 11:40 PM']I do like the 60s RI too myself and then of course the 62RI MIJ has USA pickups & is close to the USA AV in my view but at half the cost[/quote] If I could get a MIJ 62 Reissues I definitely would! The Roadworn, despite the controversial ageing, is high on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh2 Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 I A/B'd a few jazzers down at my lms... Fender Custom Shop Jazz (lovely colour) nearly £2000, RW Jazz, sunburst - nearly £1000 and Squier CV Jazz - £260 CS was nice, RW was bloody lovely, CV blew me away, sound and feel were so close to the RW... I play a 62 anyways and the RW and CV came the closest to that in feel terms. If money didn't matter I'd prob go for the RW but the CV is amazing for the price, would make a nice relic/replica project too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Highway one? Any bass with the 60s positioning will sound 60s esque IMO. I had on a parts-a-jazz those fender custom shop 60s pickups, not much in the way of trebly burp or bite which is the 60's tone IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigster Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 i'd vouch for the RW jazz - recorded some stuff a few weeks back through my Bassman 135, and all sounded old school as old school - gr8 guitars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 [quote name='Jigster' post='953407' date='Sep 12 2010, 11:00 AM']i'd vouch for the RW jazz - recorded some stuff a few weeks back through my Bassman 135, and all sounded old school as old school - gr8 guitars[/quote] Did you keep the pickups stock? How does it compare to the NASH? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 (edited) OOH I played a really stunning Roadworn Jazz at PMT in Salford, a red one, beautiful it was, and played like a dream. I was very surprised. Edited September 12, 2010 by Rayman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigster Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 [quote name='Musicman20' post='953532' date='Sep 12 2010, 01:24 PM']Did you keep the pickups stock? How does it compare to the NASH?[/quote] yep stock pick ups on the RW The Nash is a totally different sound - bigger output - they're Di Marzio pups that, to my ears, are throatier and grainier, but really clear, they respond to nuances that I haven't detected as much with the RW - But the RW played with a pick and some drive delivers a great throaty sound - but also gets syrupy fingerstyle and tone rolled off - Essentially, the RW is VERY playable - it must be cos I can play it BUT I'd say the Nash is the better of the two...just Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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