Recent content by 4Stringer1

As long as you have the great Jazz Bass players, like Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller and Stanley Clarke just to name a few, that are out there influencing the younger generation of Jazz Players, the Jazz Bass isn't going anywhere soon! The Jazz Bass sound is so unique and versatile. I am...

Anyone out there know about the Hartke HD150? I'm seriously considering getting this, but the reviews are kinda sketchy. For an amp that light, I question it's durability and performance. Help!!! Play on.

1 reason is that the neck expands and contracts with the changes in temperature and humidity which causes the strings to go slightly out of tune. That's why it's best to loosen the strings before storing the bass for long periods of time. Play on!

I believe that it depends on the quality of the strings and how often and hard you play. The common recommendation is 6 months. Of course if you let the bass sit without playing it, the strings will last and all that's needed is for them to be tuned. When I received my new bass, I changed the...

This topic must have been brought up by someone new to bass guitars or guitars in general. I don't see a real talking point here! You get what you pay for. Lamborghini vs Prius! It's all about preferences, style, budget and level of skills. When it comes to middle and low end basses, it's...

It's always good to the research. Great talking point though! If Jazz basses do go out of style, I will pass them on to my kids to save as collector's items and maybe they will pass them on to their kids and fetch a great price one day. Not!!

Everywhere I look there are new micro companies popping up that are selling jazz basses as their main product! I mention some of the names of these companies to my luthier and he only says to be careful about purchasing because they don't yet have a reputation yet. Are Jazz Basses becoming less...

I had to wait a few months to get my jazz bass because they were on backorder!!! Is that because they were selling more and couldn't keep up with the demand or because they (Fender) were selling less and slowed production?!? I tend to believe the first choice. Obviously the jazz basses are in...

Now your talkin' !!! I have the Squier classic vibe 70s jazz bass with Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounders, tied it in to a preamp pedal and it's absolutely something to behold!!! Play on player!

If Fender attached their name to a food processor, I would rock it at a cooking show!!! Okay, Squire is a lesser, cheaper, middle shelf, little brother and budget version in the Fender brand but however, it's by Fender! That's enough for me. That company will not put their brand on garbage...

Once again I will use the car analogy. It's not the car it's who's driving it!!! I wonder, could Victor Wooten, Stanley Clarke, Markus Miller and so many other elite bassists play a stock Squire classic vibe 70s jazz bass and make it sound close to a Fodera?!? I definitely think so! Enough said.

Hey Man, you don't need anyone to "validate" your bass!!! As long as you are lovin' that axe, go for what you know! Some people buy a Ferrari just to drive at 55 mph because they're afraid to open it up! Go figure !?! So, don't worry about what others say. Rock that bass, pedal to the metal...

Also there's the Squire Classic 70's Jazz Bass that is great for beginners to professionals. It may cost a little more but it will last a lifetime and the sound is absolutely awesome! Designed by Fender, you can't go wrong! You might want to check out the Marcus Miller Sire - V7 bass as well...

I began with a Rouge lx200b series II bass and it's a J/P bass with a smooth neck and frets. Rouge is a very good axe and the newer series III basses are inexpensive with a great build quality for the price! You can find them new or used for under $130 bucks. That's my first choice. Glarry...

I tried out a Rouge lx200b series II bass and was shocked by the build quality and sound of this bass. All I could find out was that they are originally made in South Korea and that brand has been around for quite a few years. In the past their products were really crappy but now they seem to...