bubinga5 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 What would you go for if it was in front of you...im going to buy a super jazz..(i got GAS see) just wondering what you guys/gals would go for..Ok i know this is subjective, but what instrument do you think comes out on top.. Or is it so close that its hard to disipher? Alleva Sadowsky Mike Lull Low End Celinder Nordstrand Dingwall feel free to add Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppo75 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Sadowsky all the way for me, only reason being one of my heroes is an endorsee (Michael Rhodes), and thats enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Sei Jazz5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I was going to say that as well Nordstrand have a really strong following (see owners club on Talkbass) and are available trhough Bass Direct. Low End are another with a great reputation. Then there's Mike Lull... Not very helpful am I ?? Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I haven't played them all, but I think you'd be hard pressed to beat Celinder (I just don't know how a bass can get much better than that!)... I'm not going to recount my missed Celinder story again... sniff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I attended an evening with Sheldon Dingwall at Axe Music here in Calgary and I am now converted to Dingwall Super J basses. There are so many innovations on that bass that you just are unaware of, and they truly do make for a great sounding bass. The fanned fret system takes about 5 minutes to get used to. The first thing you notice is the consistent string tension across the board, and an amazing dynamic tone. And they employ dual-density construction for the J. This means they use walnut for the top half of the body and alder for the lower wing. Bizarre I know but My Dingwall is convinced it improved the low B having a more dense wood for the top wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassatnight Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Played a few high enders but it's Sadowsky all the way for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh2 Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 As they're all copies I'd suggest you go for the real deal and try some Fenders. Just my 2 pence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Definitely Celinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sshorepunk Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Sei Jazz 5 I would also check out Nordstrand right now! 34" or 35" scale? I like to stick with 34" which does put a few basses of my list, which is unfortunate cos I miss some great stuff like overwater!! T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tischbein Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Nothing like the real deal.... played Sados and liked them, but the way the artificially produce the sound thru their way to powerful active electronics is no big deal. Anyone with a good preamp can produce that sound. Passive though, they sound absolutely average... nothing like the real deal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 For another homegrown make how about Overwater? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Shuker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 It all depends on what you're looking for - if it's a modern super J tone, then I'd stick with Sei (though within and beyond your list, there are some superb alternatives). If it's a more traditional super J, then Allevas are worth checking out. The alternatives are fewer in the second case - it may be worth checking out some old Fenders. My experience is that - beyond all the disputation and some possibly ill-informed prejudice - there are some very good Fender Js from both the '60s and '70s. A lot of careful research is required though (fun in its own right!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcrow Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 [quote name='bubinga5' post='609623' date='Sep 26 2009, 09:23 PM']What would you go for if it was in front of you...im going to buy a super jazz..(i got GAS see) just wondering what you guys/gals would go for..Ok i know this is subjective, but what instrument do you think comes out on top.. Or is it so close that its hard to disipher? Alleva Sadowsky Mike Lull Low End Celinder Nordstrand Dingwall feel free to add[/quote] shuker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwilym Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 (edited) after playing a Sadowsky Tokyo, Celinder J5 Update, and Atelier Z M265 back to back, I would go for an Atelier. [url="http://www.atelierz.co.jp/atelierzm265.htm"]http://www.atelierz.co.jp/atelierzm265.htm[/url] [url="http://www.atelierz.co.jp/atelierzcoll23.htm"]http://www.atelierz.co.jp/atelierzcoll23.htm[/url] Edited September 27, 2009 by Gwilym Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcrow Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 what makes a super jazz, super Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamthewalrus Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 [quote name='ezbass' post='610043' date='Sep 27 2009, 03:03 PM']For another homegrown make how about Overwater?[/quote] +1. Cheers, iamthewalrus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 [quote name='mrcrow' post='610135' date='Sep 27 2009, 05:15 PM']what makes a super jazz, super[/quote] Not being made by Fender :brow: (personal opinion based on personal experience). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Nice list but you forgot this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 OOOOOO I do like that The F bass take on the J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 [quote name='7string' post='610474' date='Sep 28 2009, 12:04 AM']OOOOOO I do like that The F bass take on the J.[/quote] Ain't it just. Looks even better in natural. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 This would have been a good thread to link to had the "why buy an expencive bass" thread was still active. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golchen Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I vote for Fender Reggie Hamilton Custom shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Custom Shop Fender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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