Lozz196 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 So the 2020 abstinence worked well for me then, not 2 weeks in and another new bass. But in my defence I am going to be selling 4 basses and 1 guitar, so I’m not feeling too guilty, Anyway, said bass, although I have a Squier VM77 that is great I wanted a US Jazz and saw this advertised on the bay so took a punt. Neck is slim as with Jazz basses, tall frets apparently though I don’t notice them being any different if I’m honest. Added a Hipshot Extender and A-string thingy, plus a black pickguard. I did quite like the minty green stock one but OCD dictates black to match my other instruments. Plays like a dream, sounds great with good difference between the two pickups. The slim neck means I’m playing with a much lighter fretting hand. Was strung with Ernie Ball Super Slinkies - that’s now two basses I’ve bought with these on and have to say I like them. So I now have the classic three, Precision, Jazz & Stingray, all in black/black/maple, plus one of those skinny stringed things (a Fender Tele 72 Deluxe). 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Gotta love black and maple... 😍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share Posted March 15, 2020 (edited) So, not said much about this one since I got it, so here goes. It’s the bass that I’ve found works best for the style of music I’m playing at the moment - Zeppelin, Rainbow, Purple, Classic rock really. I’ve strung it with nickel Elixirs and it just fits the sound so well. Given that we have both guitar and keys, the less bulky sound of the Jazz compared to my usual Precision just slots into the right place, plus the slimmer neck than I’m used to is much easier to get around on for those complex riffs. I’m quite surprised but also rather pleased that I’ve finally found a band/project where a Jazz is the best bass, I kind-of feel like a grown up now, if that makes any sense. Edited March 15, 2020 by Lozz196 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 On 11/01/2020 at 15:21, Lozz196 said: So I now have the classic three, Precision, Jazz & Stingray, all in black/black/maple, plus one of those skinny stringed things (a Fender Tele 72 Deluxe). May I request the family photo? I love all black + maple neck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afterimage Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Congratulations that's a looker it's really nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 I'm going the other way. After years of being a Jazz Bass guy, the Precision sound lays a very solid foundation for all my 3 bands. I bought a P bass for my country band and it sounded excellent. I then bought an Elite P/J and then introduced it to my blues/rock band and my classic rock band too. It really does the job. The Jazzes are gathering dust at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 40 minutes ago, gjones said: I'm going the other way. After years of being a Jazz Bass guy, the Precision sound lays a very solid foundation. The Jazzes are gathering dust at the moment. Exactly the same here. Jazz player for a very long time, joined a Britpop covers band just after Christmas and it was apparent immediately that the J wasn’t right. My P however sounds great and suits the material perfectly. I haven’t touched the Js in months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 5 hours ago, BrunoBass said: Exactly the same here. Jazz player for a very long time, joined a Britpop covers band just after Christmas and it was apparent immediately that the J wasn’t right. My P however sounds great and suits the material perfectly. I haven’t touched the Js in months. Just solo the neck pickup and you don’t need to buy another bass!! Ye gods, what am I saying?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 1 hour ago, paul_5 said: Just solo the neck pickup and you don’t need to buy another bass!! It’s not the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasher80 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 4 hours ago, BrunoBass said: It’s not the same. I agree. Much as I wanted the J to sound like a P, it just doesn't to my ears no matter what I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storky Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 I’m more a P guy, but in my band with two full on guitarists, the P is too fat. The combined sound almost too big, so I’m doing more on my jazz which seems a narrower, more defined sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeyboro Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 8 hours ago, paul_5 said: Just solo the neck pickup and you don’t need to buy another bass!! Ye gods, what am I saying?! Yes, this is what I would do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 21 hours ago, rasher80 said: I agree. Much as I wanted the J to sound like a P, it just doesn't to my ears no matter what I do. I have EMGs and the BQC eq system in my j type (Sandberg) and reducing the bass and boosting the mids at the lower end of the freq pot gets really close. Still not perfect, but good enough in a mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 On 11/01/2020 at 15:21, Lozz196 said: So the 2020 abstinence worked well for me then, not 2 weeks in and another new bass. But in my defence I am going to be selling 4 basses and 1 guitar, so I’m not feeling too guilty, Anyway, said bass, although I have a Squier VM77 that is great I wanted a US Jazz and saw this advertised on the bay so took a punt. Neck is slim as with Jazz basses, tall frets apparently though I don’t notice them being any different if I’m honest. Added a Hipshot Extender and A-string thingy, plus a black pickguard. I did quite like the minty green stock one but OCD dictates black to match my other instruments. Plays like a dream, sounds great with good difference between the two pickups. The slim neck means I’m playing with a much lighter fretting hand. Was strung with Ernie Ball Super Slinkies - that’s now two basses I’ve bought with these on and have to say I like them. So I now have the classic three, Precision, Jazz & Stingray, all in black/black/maple, plus one of those skinny stringed things (a Fender Tele 72 Deluxe). A thing of beauty. Best colour option too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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