Recent content by gafman

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    Funkiest non-Black bassists :)

    Stu Hamm.
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    Korean Spector NS2-A or Japanese Ibanez SR400?

    I have had several Ibanez Soundgear basses. The 400 series I have owned (3 of them) have been Korean made. Confirm with seller and ask to see a picture of the back of the headstock to confirm where it was made. It should clearly say where it was made under the serial number. C prefix in the...
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    WWJP (What Would Jaco Play)?

    I have found this to be a thought provoking thread. I once seen an ad with Jaco promoting/endorsing a Guild Pilot (Jazz style) bass. It just looked kind of strange considering his close affiliation with the Fender Jazz Bass. Like seeing Jimi Hendrix with an Ibanez in hand. What would he be...
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    SHOW YOUR FAVORITE JAZZ BASSES!

    I seriously dig that birdseye maple necked Jazz Bass. Here is my current lineup. Fender Jazz '75 Reissue (CIJ) Fender Jazz V (MIA) Fender Jazz '62 Fretless (MIJ)
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    Fender jazz : to spend or not to spend

    I have 2 x Japanese jazz basses and they are great. One of them is a '62 reissue (fretless) which I got from Ishibashi. Well made and comparable to the MIA Jazz basses I have owned (about 8) in terms of build quality. Some models are lower end with cheaper woods/hardware etc so you need to...