Jump to content
Why become a member? ×

PJ bass with jazz style neck


hartgeh28e30
 Share

Recommended Posts

Not associated with this sale. It's hard, so very hard, to go wrong with a Japanese Sadowsky Metro

 

https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/462683-sadowsky-metro-mv4-hpj

 

If you're comfortable with putting one together, make one. That's what I'm doing. I have a Warmoth J neck coming soon and a Highway One body waiting for it with an EMG Geezer PJ set. I'll most likely replace the body but it's the starting point to getting what I want, which I can't find as stock anywhere.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

If really like your Ray and you're ok with the nut width but it's the profile you don't like, have you considered getting a luthier to shave a bit off the depth of the neck? I'd have thought it should be possible. Or even getting an entire new neck made? 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, Downunderwonder said:

There's a Mex P Deluxe in the classifieds which has your name on it. P and J pickups on a slim P body with a slim almost jazz neck. 18V preamp as well. Not exactly 'high end' but for 650 quid it's a bargain performer.

This would be my suggestion too, these basses perform a lot better than their Mex tag would suggest, as they are on the higher price bracket of the Mex range.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

If you like the Stingray tone and the looks, MM also has the Sterling and the SLO Special. The Sterling is basically a slimmed-down Ray with a ceramic pickup instead of alnico and a J-style neck profile. The SLO Special is your regular Stingray, but with a Sterling neck. 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Fender Precision Lyte is good - not made anymore (late 80s to mid 90s I think) but often pop up secondhand.  MIJ, scaled down stratocaster sized body, exceptionally slim neck, active electrics, P/J.  They seem to be increasing in value for some reason.  Once they were discontinued Fender brought out a Zone bass that was essentially the same, different electrics, but Mexican, with a top end MIA model.  I think.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

9 hours ago, Doctor J said:

Not associated with this sale. It's hard, so very hard, to go wrong with a Japanese Sadowsky Metro

 

https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/462683-sadowsky-metro-mv4-hpj

 

If you're comfortable with putting one together, make one. That's what I'm doing. I have a Warmoth J neck coming soon and a Highway One body waiting for it with an EMG Geezer PJ set. I'll most likely replace the body but it's the starting point to getting what I want, which I can't find as stock anywhere.

That is lovely I've always liked these but never had the chance to have a go unfortunately

Link to comment
Share on other sites

9 hours ago, Rich said:

If really like your Ray and you're ok with the nut width but it's the profile you don't like, have you considered getting a luthier to shave a bit off the depth of the neck? I'd have thought it should be possible. Or even getting an entire new neck made? 

 

Could be a possibility I'm just not sure Id like to mod it as is completely standard. I injured my fretting hand last feb, although it's getting better my girly hands do find the extra thickness a little uncomfortable. Everything else is good though. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

6 hours ago, LeftyJ said:

If you like the Stingray tone and the looks, MM also has the Sterling and the SLO Special. The Sterling is basically a slimmed-down Ray with a ceramic pickup instead of alnico and a J-style neck profile. The SLO Special is your regular Stingray, but with a Sterling neck. 

Yeah I've never had a chance to have a go on a USA Sterling and that is a consideration. Is there a noticeable difference between the neck? The slo is rocking horse poop I'd definately consider one of those of even a caprice. Again pretty rare now

Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, hartgeh28e30 said:

Yeah I've never had a chance to have a go on a USA Sterling and that is a consideration. Is there a noticeable difference between the neck? The slo is rocking horse poop I'd definately consider one of those of even a caprice. Again pretty rare now

Of the USA models, the Sterling was kind of their 'Jazz' neck as opposed to the Stingray's 'Precision'.

I've had a few of both, and while I found the Sterling okay, I always preferred the Stingray for feel (and sound too come to think of it).

 

There was a blue Sterling for sale on here recently with matching headstock IIRC, for around £850 I think, which these days is a good deal.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

If you can find one for sale, the Fender Vintage hotrod 70s jazz bass is a real cracker PJ.  They did cost quite a bit more when new than a standard USA jazz at the time.  The neck is superb with a compound radius.  The overall quality is right up there.  I doubt I'll ever sell mine.

 

https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Fender-Vintage-Hot-Rod-70s-Jazz-Bass-Candy-Apple-Red/18MU

 

There are quite a few high-end PJ basses with jazz necks out there.  I have a Warwick Streamer PJ with a jazz size neck for example - top quality but not cheap.  Good luck in your search.

Frank.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Would a Fender Aerodyne fit the bill? 

(Way above my budget, but gives me GAS)


I’ve recently partaken of a G&L Tribute SB-2. This is a PJ with a jazz neck, with the added bonus of being passive; the pickup sounds awesome. I imagine a US version would be top notch.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

12 hours ago, casapete said:

Of the USA models, the Sterling was kind of their 'Jazz' neck as opposed to the Stingray's 'Precision'.

I've had a few of both, and while I found the Sterling okay, I always preferred the Stingray for feel (and sound too come to think of it).

 

There was a blue Sterling for sale on here recently with matching headstock IIRC, for around £850 I think, which these days is a good deal.

That's sounds like a good deal I'll have a look 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

11 hours ago, Tokalo said:

Would a Fender Aerodyne fit the bill? 

(Way above my budget, but gives me GAS)


I’ve recently partaken of a G&L Tribute SB-2. This is a PJ with a jazz neck, with the added bonus of being passive; the pickup sounds awesome. I imagine a US version would be top notch.

Yes, these have taken a fancy to be honest especially in the rarer colour combo. The problem I have is no where stocks alot of basses around where I live, most music shops only have a very small section so whatever I decide will most likely be a blind purchase 😅

Link to comment
Share on other sites

12 hours ago, machinehead said:

If you can find one for sale, the Fender Vintage hotrod 70s jazz bass is a real cracker PJ.  They did cost quite a bit more when new than a standard USA jazz at the time.  The neck is superb with a compound radius.  The overall quality is right up there.  I doubt I'll ever sell mine.

 

https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Fender-Vintage-Hot-Rod-70s-Jazz-Bass-Candy-Apple-Red/18MU

 

There are quite a few high-end PJ basses with jazz necks out there.  I have a Warwick Streamer PJ with a jazz size neck for example - top quality but not cheap.  Good luck in your search.

Frank.

That is a cracker 🤩 I'll check the warwick out too 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

6 minutes ago, ebenezer said:

I have a 79 ray and the neck is way better than the later ones...width is much the same but the depth is a fair bit shallower and more comfortable.

Thats good to know, the width is not a problem, i have a jazz elite V and thats more comfortable to play surprisingly. It's the depth front to back that can be a pain as my thumb could do with being a tad longer so end up developing bad techniques to cope unless i wear it under my chin lol 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

 Share

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...