greyparrot Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 I was over at the bass merchant today and i must say i am highly impressed with the jazz bass they do, the one costing £579. It really is a very well made and pretty bass,and is alot alot of bass for the money. I nearly walked out with one today, but holding out for the 5 string version which is not in stock at the moment. It looks great plays great sounds great. For £579 for the 4 string, its the best bass at that price range in my opinion. I wish they had the 5 in stock ( oh well a little wait i guess. I was tempted to get the 4,but i will only want the 5 so best to wait. ) The sound with the back p/u solo'd was just awesome, really funky finger-style and punchy, with both p/us on was a powerful and clear slap tone to be had. Very nice. ) beautiful blue stain and very smart maple neck with pearly block inlays. Nice. ) well worth the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soliloquy Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Yeah, I've been looking at them recently. I need a 4 string bass for teaching, one of these is high on my list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyparrot Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 [quote name='Soliloquy' post='1213807' date='Apr 28 2011, 01:40 PM']Yeah, I've been looking at them recently. I need a 4 string bass for teaching, one of these is high on my list.[/quote] bass merchant have 3 beuts in, im after the 5 all sold ( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar.co.uk Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 [quote name='greyparrot' post='1213811' date='Apr 28 2011, 01:44 PM']bass merchant have 3 beuts in, im after the 5 all sold ([/quote] We have it in stock and it's a beauty! Check it out [url="http://www.guitar.co.uk/guitars/bass/3856-overwater_contemporary_j_series_5_string_bass"]here[/url]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soliloquy Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 My only 'niggle' is the fact that they don't do a straight ahead jazz bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I dropped you a PM about these basses greyparrot. Hope it's useful and helps you in making a decision about buying one of these. Great instruments! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soliloquy Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) I'm definitely getting one, it'll have to be a Contemporary though, I'm not so keen on the Classic with the P pickup. In fact why is it called the 'Classic jazz', when its not ? Edited April 28, 2011 by Soliloquy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 [quote name='Soliloquy' post='1214346' date='Apr 28 2011, 11:16 PM']I'm definitely getting one, it'll have to be a Contemporary though[/quote] 4 or 5 string? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soliloquy Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 [quote name='skej21' post='1214354' date='Apr 28 2011, 11:21 PM']4 or 5 string?[/quote] A 4 string. If they're only a tiny bit as good as my 6 then they'll be amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 [quote name='Soliloquy' post='1214368' date='Apr 28 2011, 11:37 PM']A 4 string. If they're only a tiny bit as good as my 6 then they'll be amazing.[/quote] I'm sure you'll be more than happy with it! You'll also have the luxury of the trans black OR trans blue, a choice you don't get with the J 5! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Tanglewood seem to be making a great effort to get into the quality market. Not the same thing, I know, but my lad has a Canyon 2 bass, really exotic boutique type thing. He loves it to bits and guards it like a dog with a food bowl. Will they make it? Seems like hard work if Laney's efforts are anything to go by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbilly deluxe Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 [quote name='Soliloquy' post='1214010' date='Apr 28 2011, 05:52 PM']My only 'niggle' is the fact that they don't do a straight ahead jazz bass.[/quote] [url="http://www.overwaterbasses.com/classic_j.html"]http://www.overwaterbasses.com/classic_j.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soliloquy Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 (edited) [quote name='hillbilly deluxe' post='1214955' date='Apr 29 2011, 02:47 PM'][url="http://www.overwaterbasses.com/classic_j.html"]http://www.overwaterbasses.com/classic_j.html[/url][/quote] Yeah, I saw that. It's not a 'straight' jazz bass though, it's got a P bass pickup. I don't know why they call it a 'classic jazz', when it's not. They may as well call it a 'classic P', that'd be equally as right as it is wrong. Edited April 29, 2011 by Soliloquy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbilly deluxe Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 (edited) Picky,picky,whats a scratchplate,pickup and a chisel ? Edited April 29, 2011 by hillbilly deluxe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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