Recent content by basswithabass

I did this mod a little while ago, but figured I'd share it on here now that I finally made an account. I pick up a Fender Blacktop Jazz Bass as my main bass two years ago. Shortly there after I added a S/P switch. The result is HUGE. The humbuckers in series sound full and punchy. I'd...

Thanks for the thoughtful replies!!

My thoughts: It all comes down to getting what each of us feel is the perfect instrument. For some people it might cost $75 from a pawn shop and for others it might cost $9,000 and come straight from the person who made it by hand. For me, it cost about $700, was made in a factory in Mexico...

As I look into buying my first bass versus borrowing, I keep seeing things like "set up for jazz play" or "set up with jazzers in mind". What does this mean in relation to the setup of the bass?

Thanks for the replies everyone!

After borrowing a bass for the past year and a half I am finally ready to purchase one, financially at least. I play in a community big band, as well as some casual jamming and will hopefully be playing in college this fall. My budget is around $2,000, so I know that I am looking at a laminate...