Machines Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Hi folks. Had 2 of these basses (1st one had defective lacquer and replaced under warranty) so this bass is only 2 months old. Utterly spotless mint and as new condition - hasn't left the house. This 'Tanglewater' is from the 3rd batch released and has more refined features than the original runs. In particular a gloss fingerboard, string tree and overall it's a better feel than the original (factory set action lower). This bass has a very modern and 'hifi' feel to it and despite it's Jazz looks it won't sound like a Fender (which could be a key requirement for someone !). Everything flat gives a reasonable 'all usage' but focused tone which cuts through. Neck pickup soloed rounds it out to a subtler sound (the most 'classic' sounding) but bridge on it's own is outright rude and great for in your face funk. The reason for me putting this up is i'm finding i'm not really utilising it and find I prefer old school sounding instruments - so trades for Fenders/old school basses are entertained (but ask me about anything - I may bite !). £450 collection (these are £630 new now) from Birmingham or postage can be arranged at extra cost £20 inc packaging). Pics: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyf Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Fantastic looking bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Pics added Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 That's a little bit nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 Yeah it ticks all the boxes for looks and the quality is right up there. Just not what im looking for tonally. Deep down i'm an all out rocker and this is far too refined for me . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 *bump* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 (edited) Tried one of these out last year and was really impressed - really not far off my own custom OW Jazz 5. Anyone who buys this at this price will get a real bargain Edited March 16, 2012 by louisthebass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 Before this I had a 2002 Progress III Deluxe - and this sounds at heart very similar. Differing pickup types and positions of course meant some differences but you could hear the same tonal character from the pickups/EQ of both instruments. I know most people are skint at the moment (myself included !) but I thought i'd have had some more trade offers by now . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalalf Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I'm going to GuitarGuitar in Brum tomorrow to give one a go along with some other fivers. If I like the shop one I may well be contacting you about this one. You wouldn't be interested in trade plus cash for this would you? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/170820-fs-squier-jazz-deluxe-5-string-l200"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/170820-fs-squier-jazz-deluxe-5-string-l200[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 Thanks for the offer but am looking for an equivalent value/quality instrument as trade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 *bump* I'm not going to move on price as it's the lowest i'd go but please feel free to drop me a message about a potential trade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Last bump for a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymz Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I'm interested in these basses...unusual body material with the poplar. I'm after a studio bass that does pretty much outright metal. Nice clank, not muddy in the low mids but with plenty of useable bottom end. Just curious if these basses are of "that" kind of tonality? I also fear about the tightness of the low B with the 34" scale... Looks killer however! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 I was unsure about poplar initially but I don't think it has any real effect on the sound, i'd say it's quite similar to alder tonally. And of course it could be used for metal - but if you don't like 34" 5 strings then it won't be for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymz Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I've never had the chance to play anything but 35" 5 strings. Thanks for your reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtcbass Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I wish I had the money for this. Got any other basses for sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 [quote name='Machines' timestamp='1331756275' post='1578459'] Yeah it ticks all the boxes for looks and the quality is right up there. Just not what im looking for tonally. Deep down [b]i'm an all out rocker and this is far too refined [/b]for me . [/quote] Was thinking... I like that bass wonder if Machines would be up for a trade? Thinking my BB424 plus cash. However, you killed it stone dead for me right there Machines! Hard being a rocker a. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 [quote name='jtcbass' timestamp='1332631722' post='1591072'] I wish I had the money for this. Got any other basses for sale? [/quote] Sorry no - i'm not a shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Sunday night bump. Here's a YouTube bid of a 4 string version being played with a pick - sounds quite gritty actually.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhXBE_NZscM& Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 Bump. I'll even throw in some exclusive signed by me Basschat business cards (Ltd Ed !). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 Traded pending the meet/swap . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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