Paul Cooke Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 OK, I've gone up to a better quality Bass in the shape of my Peavey Millenium BXP, but I feel it's holding me back action-wise... I had the chance to play with a Fender 51P RI in one shop and a MIA Jazz in the other... I wasn't able to try out a Squier Vintage Modified Jazz as they hadn't arrived yet. What I really liked about the 51P RI was the low profile "vintage" frets... but I considered it to limit me in styles (yes, I know some early Jazz albums were recorded with a 51P). I did like the price I was offered though... £280 but didn't have the moulah immediately available... I liked the MIA Jazz, however the price was way outside my budget... and the frets... I'm not sure I like Jumbo frets anymore after having had a go with the vintage frets. I'm going to hold off on my next Bass decision until after having tried the Squier Vintage Modified Jazz... I've heard so much about it being a lot of Bass for your money... but it's got Jumbo frets... Anyone else wonder why everybody gets Jumbo frets pushed at them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcy Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Vintage style frets v Jumbo......Hard.......Very hard...............Schools out for me , my J bass vintage frets (well 80's style) my No 1 bass and I love it, but pick up my Tokai P bass different...... better......I dont know.................All I can say is..........Gosh I'm no help forget it LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkfinger Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Maybe a really good set-up is called for? Perhaps have the frets stoned down? Max price maybe ~£30 but well worh it if saves you the price of a new bass. Good luck, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Skinny, vintage frets do make a difference (not strictly better) to playability but don't forget a good set-up and decent strings can make an equal (or greater) impact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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