sellisnba Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Hi all Just looking for a few opinions really. I'm about to pull the trigger on one of the above basses. I wasn't looking to spend a lot on a bass due to a new arrival and lack of playing time. I was just wondering if there were any other options worth looking at in this price range? I'm not a fan of thomann (due to previous experience) so harley benton are out of the picture. I only need it for at home practice and would ideally like a jazz bass. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 http://www.soundsliveshop.com/p/Squier_Vintage_Modified_Jazz_Bass_70s_Candy_Apple_Red/FEN-030-6702-509?CAWELAID=720016190000000056&CAGPSPN=pla&gclid=Cj0KEQiA_ZOlBRD64c7-gOzvrP0BEiQAAYBndyc5lNaJQdM-Nz76Wn4UsLnE45p6oUt5KxBA0NRy9_0aAiiX8P8HAQ Nice colour too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Not sure about the other options, but I would just like to add how happy I am with my J&D J bass. Every time I play it I have to keep reminding myself how cheap it was... Sure, there are one or two minor niggles - but you'll get that on a bass that costs five times as much! Go for it, I say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I had the J&D Jazz for a little while and it was a cracking bass. You won't get better at that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornats Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 There's a lot of love for the J&D jazz basses but I just wanted to say I have that exact same Squier VM jazz and it's superb. You can't go wrong with either in my opinion. If you fancy a bass to modify then the J&D is cheaper and gives you more cash to try out pickups and the like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 [quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1420142949' post='2646112'] If you fancy a bass to modify then the J&D is cheaper and gives you more cash to try out pickups and the like. [/quote] Ironically, the pickups are one of the better elements of the J&D! The tuners though... that's the first thing I would change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sellisnba Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share Posted January 1, 2015 Thanks for the replys, after reading the comments and reviews I'm definitely ready to pull the trigger. Just for future reference, what tuners and bridge would be drop in replacements? I fancy fitting black hardware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 [quote name='sellisnba' timestamp='1420144061' post='2646133'] Just for future reference, what tuners and bridge would be drop in replacements? I fancy fitting black hardware. [/quote] That will depend on the bass you buy. Even Fender tuners vary in size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Revelation basses are an option. A few classic designs that come with Entwistle pickups and electronics so you know you won't need to upgrade those before you start: http://www.revelationguitars.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Harley Benton "1975" Jazz Bass. http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_hbb1975_na.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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