SlipperySquid Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Hello all, I have been wondering for the past couple of days whether or not to buy a jazz bass as I have been getting into playing funk and slap a lot more. I cunrrently play a Fender p-bass and a Spector Rebop 4 which is active with EMG humbuckers. When playing slap and funk I use the Spector as it has a really nice bright tone which is really good for slap. My reasoning for wanting to buy a jazz is I see a lot of people play slap with a jazz bass and they do sound really good for slap. I was wondering if it would be worth buying a jazz and if it would really make a difference when looking for a good slap tone? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 (edited) Well im a little bias..but for slap a Jazz is awsome...But of course so are alot of other basses..Its all in your preference...I also think the Stingray is a slap machine...Dare i say it better than a Jazz?? Slap sounds great on many basses, its up to you find the slap tone you like... Of course you wont go wrong with a good Jazz bass..Ive had a good slap tone out of a P Bass too mind!! Edited June 10, 2009 by Machines Unnecessary quoting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Hmmm. If you're happy with the Spector then why be influenced by others ? The only Jazz i've found I really liked for that style was the Miller Jazz, all others seemed like a weaker version of it (i'm hoping to find one I like !). My Mexican Jazz sounds pretty crap when slapped, but finger style it's absolutely fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny_b Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Answer the call - you have seen the light - do not be deflected by stingrays or other blandishments... From the tone of your post you clearly have a bad case of JAZZ GAS...Best just to give in - you really won't be disappointed! I know I wasn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Pbass, JBass, Stingray = perfect setup. I cannot wait to get my Jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlipperySquid Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Ahhh, the temptation is unbelievable haha! I suppose I am just looking for some form of justification for splashing out on a new bass! But its just knowing if its going to be really worth it! Hmmm we shall see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Wooton's Fodera is pretty good for slap, I've seen Larry Graham using a Precision and Louis Johnson using a Stingray and Mark King never used a Fender! You might [i]want[/i] one but you don't [i]need[/i] a Jazz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born 2B Mild Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Buy it, try it, keep it or move it. So long as it is pre-owned you've got nothing to lose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Sounds like he has GAS for one though....My advice is dont think that it has to be a USA Jazz...CIJ/MIJ Jazzez can be just as good..And you will save lots of money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golchen Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I had a bad case of Jazz GAS, so I looked and looked and got a real good un ....... and I LOVE IT!!!! Best bass ever (well, out of those I've tried) It's a Reggie Hamilton V, as shown in my avatar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 [quote name='chris_b' post='510558' date='Jun 10 2009, 07:43 PM']Mark King never used a Fender![/quote] Are you a betting man? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born 2B Mild Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 [quote name='Golchen' post='510568' date='Jun 10 2009, 07:52 PM']I had a bad case of Jazz GAS, so I looked and looked and got a real good un ....... and I LOVE IT!!!! Best bass ever (well, out of those I've tried) It's a Reggie Hamilton V, as shown in my avatar.[/quote] Wicked! If you ever feel it needs a new home... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 (edited) Mark King never used a Fender??? he's got a Fender Sig Jazz... Edited June 10, 2009 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 [quote name='bubinga5' post='510576' date='Jun 10 2009, 07:56 PM']Mark King never used a Fender Yeah he's got a Fender Sig Jazz[/quote] Are you a betting man? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 (edited) [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA2rorUcqL0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA2rorUcqL0[/url] one Fender Jazz bass... and yes, he did have a signature model of which only 42 were made. Edited June 10, 2009 by EBS_freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlipperySquid Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 I was looking at getting a Squier modified jazz as I heard they are just as good as the MIM fender's as my budget is a bit tight and I am really wanting a jazz! Then was planning on throwing new pup's on it and a baddass. Or I could wait a few months and save up, not sure though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 [quote name='bubinga5' post='510576' date='Jun 10 2009, 07:56 PM']Mark King never used a Fender??? he's got a Fender Sig Jazz...[/quote] Don't put the question marks in later to make it look like you knew what you was talking about... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 (edited) [quote name='EBS_freak' post='510582' date='Jun 10 2009, 08:00 PM']Don't put the question marks in later to make it look like you knew what you was talking about...[/quote]Uhh? I put them in..i cant seem to pull up quotes from others Edited June 10, 2009 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 [quote name='bubinga5' post='510586' date='Jun 10 2009, 08:03 PM']Uhh? I put them in..i cant seem to pull up quotes from others[/quote] Yes, you put them in after my post, hence changing the meaning of your original post. Anyway, if you want a proper jazz slap monster, you need one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I was quoting Chris B, where the original quote came from... ...but it looks like ive written the post, thats why i put ??? ..And i know what im talking about when it comes to Jazz basses!! Sorry to hijack this thread SS.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 (edited) Some might say a Spitfire is not really a Jazz bass ^_^ Edited June 10, 2009 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 (edited) [quote name='bubinga5' post='510525' date='Jun 10 2009, 07:13 PM']..Ive had a good slap tone out of a P Bass too mind!![/quote] +1 I love that old school P-Bass slap tone, awesome. Edited June 10, 2009 by nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 OK... so Mark King played one once!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlipperySquid Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 Bloody bass whores!!!! Now look what you've done to the thread What I'd like to know is what makes a jazz bass a jazz bass? I know the basic fender style but what of the more exotic looking basses with dual humbuckers etc? Is it mainly down to neck size/shape? or does it just come down to the overall sound of the thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 [quote name='SlipperySquid' post='510880' date='Jun 11 2009, 09:11 AM']....What I'd like to know is what makes a jazz bass a jazz bass? I know the basic fender style but what of the more exotic looking basses with dual humbuckers etc? Is it mainly down to neck size/shape? or does it just come down to the overall sound of the thing?....[/quote] It's only tradition. With the vast improvement in pickups, either passive or active electrics etc, almost any modern bass can do what a Fender Jazz did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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