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I feel the need for a really Fender sounding bass to compliment my Ibanez gear....

The trouble is I like the Precision sound *and* the Jazz sound.

For Jazz I love the *growl* and for Precision I love the *deep clank*

As to necks I really like the Jazz neck better...

Budget would be no more than £600 or so new...

I'm considering the Geddy Lee, the Reggie Hamilton, the Jazz 24,

I have to say that I like Japan or Korea more than Mexico, but that's because of a bad experience with a really crummy MIM Jazz a while back.

Of course, maybe the Fender sound is better from someone elses brand ;-)

Any thoughts please...

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I have a passive Californian Series Precision Special. That's a Precision shaped bass with a Jazz neck and Jazz bridge pup. I don't use the jazz pup very often but it's a great combination bass with great playability.


With a shrewd Ebay search you'll get one for under £600 I'm sure, probably less as they're not well known.


Paul.

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Hard one..............Errrrrmmmmmmmmmmm. Always been a fender fan and the J won hands down most of the time, but as far as I am concerned the more effects used the P bass wins, seems to suit lottas fuzz, octave, overdrive, synth sounds (or cuts through better). The Geddy Lee bass (My Hero) is Gucking Freat bass, Depends what youm are into...

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The Jazz 24 is a great bass, I played one at my local jamming session recently belonging to another bassist from my town, lovely Jaco style sound the way he had it set up. I assume you can get a variety of tones from it though! Felt great to play aswell, really well balanced and with a comfortable neck.

My own personal preference out of those three basses you mentioned would, however, have to be the Geddy. Probably because I'm a massive Rush fan, but also because they really are excellent basses and lusted after by bassists from many a genre, not just progressive rock :)

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Precision wins for me, easily. I had a Geddy Lee but it was too damn quiet, i had to sell it. Just not powerful enough.

I had a very good '99 MIM Jazz, which i bought back then. It was decent. In fact, for me, it was better then the Geddy Lee. THe GL just looked better.

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Hummmn its an MIM and its a bit "rock" but the Frank Bello sigt. model (current) is P/J with an SD split front + P neck.... and sounds pretty damn good! Has lots of variation too for what you would think would be a "blow the back windows out" only bass.

Or a Hot rodded P bass (was one recently on the 'bay for about what you want to spend) which is essentially a P with a J pup as well and a fader between.

I am not a fender expert (by any stretch of the imagination) but I did a bit of research before I bought mine.

Which I love and you would have to pry out of my cold dead hands!

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[quote name='thumbo' post='4995' date='May 23 2007, 11:02 AM']It might be worth looking into the Aerodyne Jazz, for that mix of P bass and J bass.[/quote]

+1

I would always choose a Jazz over a precision but thats just me. P's seem to be bit of a one trick pony. Where a Jazz is more versatile. Just try out as many as you can.

I know its 2nd hand, but i have spotted [url="http://www.loot.com/advert/fender-jazz-bass-24/16953123"]This[/url]. A Jazz 24 for £275. Pretty good deal if you ask me.

Nick

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[quote name='David Nimrod' post='4668' date='May 22 2007, 10:45 PM']The trouble is I like the Precision sound *and* the Jazz sound.

For Jazz I love the *growl* and for Precision I love the *deep clank*

As to necks I really like the Jazz neck better...[/quote]

Pretty much sounds like whatever sporting a PJ — or also P + HB — PU combination and a Jazz style neck. Besides the Reggie Hamilton Signature the [url="http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0135760359"]Deluxe Series Active P Bass Special[/url] might be worth consideration even though it's a bit cheaper.

Nice Fender type of basses with P + HB and J + HB configs are manufactured by [url="http://www.sandberg-guitars.de"]Sandberg[/url], but I guess they will be too expensive.

Still worse Fender's Stu Hamm Signature basses with their killer JPJ config.

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Mexican Fender Deluxe series Active P-bass special, maple or rosewood f/b, Jazz neck, both pickups. Available in black, CAR, Brown sunburst (50 squids extra), , Vintage White. List is £579, probably less on the street.
How'd that be?

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[quote name='jase00' post='5515' date='May 24 2007, 01:27 AM']I have two Fender Jazz, Geddy and USA (defretted) If I could have one then I'd love a fretless Geddy.[/quote]

Did you ever think of trying exchanging the necks just to see how that would sound? <curious>

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[quote name='David Nimrod' post='4668' date='May 22 2007, 08:45 PM']I feel the need for a really Fender sounding bass to compliment my Ibanez gear....

The trouble is I like the Precision sound *and* the Jazz sound.

For Jazz I love the *growl* and for Precision I love the *deep clank*

As to necks I really like the Jazz neck better...

Budget would be no more than £600 or so new...
Of course, maybe the Fender sound is better from someone elses brand ;-)

Any thoughts please...[/quote]
get a Squier P special with P and J pickups... and stick a jazz neck on it...

[url="http://www.squierguitars.com/products/search.php?partno=0321500543"]http://www.squierguitars.com/products/sear...rtno=0321500543[/url]

I'm currently looking at getting one of these:

[url="http://www.squierguitars.com/products/search.php?partno=0321505537"]http://www.squierguitars.com/products/sear...rtno=0321505537[/url]

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[quote name='David Nimrod' post='4668' date='May 22 2007, 08:45 PM']I feel the need for a really Fender sounding bass to compliment my Ibanez gear....

The trouble is I like the Precision sound *and* the Jazz sound.

For Jazz I love the *growl* and for Precision I love the *deep clank*

As to necks I really like the Jazz neck better...

Budget would be no more than £600 or so new...

I'm considering the Geddy Lee, the Reggie Hamilton, the Jazz 24,

I have to say that I like Japan or Korea more than Mexico, but that's because of a bad experience with a really crummy MIM Jazz a while back.

Of course, maybe the Fender sound is better from someone elses brand ;-)

Any thoughts please...[/quote]

Your description sounds exactly like my JP-90 (which just happens to be on sale, hint hint :) )

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=393"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=393[/url]

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+1 for the reggie hamilton, should never have sold mine. they have an 18v preamp, drop D tuner and also a passive /active switch they also have the american spec pickups including a noisless jazz pickup, great value for money

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If "Fender" encompasses any of the other companies owned by Fender Musical Instrument Corporation (FMIC), then it's a toss-up between a Tacoma Thunderchief 5-string acoustic bass (high-C), and a SWR Super Redhead combo. ^_^

I wanted a SWR MoBass head, the one that Bryan Beller championed when he worked there, but it seems they canned it after he gave up his vice-presidency to go back to music. He's been with Mike Keneally for a few years, but this summer he's touring with Steve Vai, so it I suppose it was a good decision... :)

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If you can find one (and they usually pop up on the USA 'bay), grab yourself a 1980's Fender Jazz Bass Special, or it's active 22 fret counterpart, the apltly named Fender Power Jazz Bass Special. They are of Japanese origin and are fan-bloomin-tastic!

I have a PJBS 1989 model in red. the body has a few dings, but it sounds really amazing. It's a Jazz neck, with a P bass body, no pickguard. PJ pup arrangement. I understand the neck is based on a 62 Jazz.

Noteable users include Duff McKagan (often seen with a pearl and a black JBS) - that geeza from Simple Minds had one and you can see one in the No More Tears video by Ozzy Ozbourne.

oh.. I picked mine up for about 200 quid! (they were nearer 800 back in 89)

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Have you considered trying one of these
[url="http://www.fender.co.uk/products/search.php?partno=0138100306#"]http://www.fender.co.uk/products/search.ph...tno=0138100306#[/url]

i've tried one in my local pmt store & was quite impressed with the sound
& they're well balanced & light in weight too.

I believe the list price is approx £599, but i'm sure there's deals to be had
although if i remember they're made in mexico :)

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