JD1 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 (edited) Feeler - anyone interested in a trade for another 5 string of similar value or agree a cash adjustment up to the value of mine? It's under a year old, Nat finish with an Audere pre-amp (I still have the original circuit as well). I've had to scratch a Jazz Bass itch a couple of times in recent years, but I keep wanting to return to a fatter soap-bar / humbucker sound. I really like the playability of this bass, the neck / fingerboard are fab and the B is nice and tight. However the sound just isn't right for me. I tried the Audere, and it has improved the sound and variety of tones available no question, however I'm still hedging towards a change. (Mind you I'm having a bit of a tone crisis and I think my whole rig might be getting changed as well). Its just really a feeler at this stage to see if there is any interest and what is out there. I will sort out photos asap, but its not marked and I guess you know what they look like. Off the top of my head I'd be interested in a Stingray V HH or HS or perhaps going back to a Spector NS5CR, but I'm open minded. Thanks John Edited December 30, 2007 by JD1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 John what are you doing! What a bass, I would so snap this up if I knew that I could get on with a 5 as well as a 4. Plug for a fab guy and a great bass. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 (edited) You have PM. Garry Edited December 7, 2007 by lowdown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Is this the normal MIJ one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 [quote name='Mike' post='101109' date='Dec 7 2007, 08:27 PM']Is this the normal MIJ one ?[/quote] The 5v's are MIA... Garry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Ah, I was thinking that, but wasn't sure if I was correct. Thankyou! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD1 Posted December 8, 2007 Author Share Posted December 8, 2007 Thanks Mark! Was going to wait until I finish my run of Christmas gigs but thought there was no harm in testing the water. After the gig tonight I'm still hedging towards a change. The mid voicing doesn't appeal to me - although it sits well in the mix and cuts through fine enough. For the function band (which is >80% of my work) I found the combination of a Spector NS5CR and an EA rig sat better and gave me a better balance between fingerstyle and slap tone. Mike - yes its MIA. I was slightly put out at the price hike for an extra string when I got it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevthebass Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 hi john would you be interested in swapping for a yammy trb p 5 thru neck and a little cash your way thanks trevor 07828-333-256. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 [quote]yammy trb p 5 thru neck[/quote] Very sweet basses, or at least mine is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 I know you said you're open minded John and I know you don't like Bongos but Zoot Custom Fretless 5 with Audere pre? Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Don't knock that mid tone! That's hallowed sonic ground right there I hope you manage to find yourself something more similar to what you're after. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD1 Posted December 8, 2007 Author Share Posted December 8, 2007 Trevor - no thanks on the Yamaha - not really what I'm looking for. Great basses though - I had matching fretted and fretless 5's about 10 years ago. Peter - thanks but I've already got a Pentabuzz (although its currently getting repaired by Overwater when Chris gets his finger out). Mark - I did have a hankering for a more vintage Fendery tone, which is why I originally went for it. It's great for the rock trio stuff I do but less so for the function stuff. Ideally I'd keep it, but I can't afford to keep it and get something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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