al embic Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 got the alembic(to heavy to cart rnd for long)got the gb,amaze'n alround awesome machine(thanks bernie!)just need something else to sit on the stand an have around.was thinkin ksd 70's jazz?anybody any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 [quote name='al embic' post='9975' date='May 31 2007, 04:20 PM']got the alembic(to heavy to cart rnd for long)got the gb,amaze'n alround awesome machine(thanks bernie!)just need something else to sit on the stand an have around.was thinkin ksd 70's jazz?anybody any thoughts?[/quote] used G&L L2000 - covers all the sounds you're ever likely to need and then some. DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veils Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Stingray? You can't go wrong with a Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 To keep the EB MM lovin' going....you also can't go wrong with a Sterling. + it's got a J type neck (if you like that sort of thing). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 I've got a KSD. Its not embarrassed keeping company with 2 GB's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Another vote for the Stingray or Sterling. I use mine to the exclusion of all others with the band (SR5 - slightly more versatile than the SR4, but similar to the Sterling, with a 3 way switch). I find that it always sits brilliantly, cuts through, grinds, is deep and dubby, honky, funky, whatever you want it to be. And I can't be aresed changing bases - it stays strapped on from start to finish, and does all I want it to do. I never use my Jazz with the band, but on the other hand love playing it at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjamm Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 A platent plug here...but i've got my Ken Smith BSRB Deluxe 5 up for grabs if you're interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 [quote name='bassjamm' post='10281' date='May 31 2007, 11:29 PM']A platent plug here...but i've got my Ken Smith BSRB Deluxe 5 up for grabs if you're interested?[/quote] Very, very few ever made in that charcoal finish too, according to Ken. Someone on the Smith forum has the 6 string version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 And it sounds amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjamm Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 And it plays amazing!!! Stop it guys...your selling it back to me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 'Ave it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al embic Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='10408' date='Jun 1 2007, 09:59 AM']'Ave it!![/quote] cheers for the suggestions,just sold a g&l asat,been looking very closely at the ken smith,it does look amaze'n ,played a similar bass in newyork last year,just that damm extra string!!!!!stingers are cool,keep em come'n if you can......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 bongo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjamm Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 [quote name='al embic' post='10587' date='Jun 1 2007, 02:59 PM']cheers for the suggestions,just sold a g&l asat,been looking very closely at the ken smith,it does look amaze'n ,played a similar bass in newyork last year,just that damm extra string!!!!!stingers are cool,keep em come'n if you can.........[/quote] Hey man...it's a 5 string tuned E - C but i can re string it B - G and adjust the action no problem...keep it in mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 That omnipresent Jon Shuker has some ready made "stock" basses for around that price.. Have a look through the galleries on his website. You get to change pups and electrics and things to suit your taste too .. [url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/"]Jon Shuker Basses Web Site[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Those jazz basses look interesting. Ian is selling a GB Spitfire for £800 and FunkMonky an Overwater Jazz for a grand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 yamaha attitude ltd 1 or 2 complete powerhouse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Bongo (as it happens I'm selling one - who'd have thought!) [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=717"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=717[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumbo Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 I vote KSD 70's jazz. A great bass for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashevans09 Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 waaay! First post on the new boards . Personally with £700 I'd look for a second hand pedulla rapture from canada or the US. V. v. v. nice basses. Good luck! Post some pics of whatever you buy Ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhuk Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 (edited) How do the Ken Smith KSD 604/ 704s compare to G&L L-2000? Edited June 6, 2007 by mhuk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazy_olie Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 I really liked both. I remember the KSD (I tried the 70's one) playing very nicely. It had a jazz bass sound but what surprisingly powerful. I imagine it's quite similar to a marcus miller jazz. Very good neck, don't remember it being particularly heavy and would have bought one if it was a bit cheaper. The G&L is a different animal. The neck is beefier, I find this type of neck very comfortable, but perhaps not as "quick" as a jazz neck. Not sure whether you mean the tribute versions or USA but they are nearly identical basses. See my review about the G&L. Although the KSD was very nice it was a little overpriced, not much, just a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhuk Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Cheers, had a read. It was the Tribute. Was the KSD the same price as the G&L? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazy_olie Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 The KSD was about £250 or so more, I think over £700, it was out of my price range. If it was the same price I would have had some serious thinking to do. I don't think it stands out head and shoulders above the other jazz basses in the same price range available, definately worth a look though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al embic Posted June 7, 2007 Author Share Posted June 7, 2007 [quote name='krazy_olie' post='13268' date='Jun 6 2007, 08:01 PM']The KSD was about £250 or so more, I think over £700, it was out of my price range. If it was the same price I would have had some serious thinking to do. I don't think it stands out head and shoulders above the other jazz basses in the same price range available, definately worth a look though.[/quote] agreed.the ksd is very marcus sounding....but thats the kinda tone i fancy for a change.just sold a custon built g&l asat to fund it.also the price i'm paying for the ksd theres change a plenty from £700........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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