Recent content by jazzgrowler

Well, Dang, I forgot to get more popcorn! And paper towels. I forgot them too. Stupid me.

Here's some more wood for the fire. (see what I did there?) Fodera [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

I love it when people say that. They say it so much it's kind of a trope. Jaco dint need no fibe strangs! So I don't neither! The gear Jaco used was definitely both expensive, and modern, at the time he used it.

Maybe some of my difficulty in achieving that sound on this bass has to do with the fact that my current bass, Willcox Lightwave Saber, doesn't actually have bridge or neck pickups. The pickups are optical, not magnetic, using lasers, and are actually located in the bridge. Each string has its...

Oh, I see. Never heard it referred to that way. 70's Fender Jazz are definitely my favorite Fender basses. Can't quite put my finger on why, though. Other basses since then, including Fender, have really been better instruments. I guess nostalgia probably has something to do with it. I'm 58...

What does 70th jazz position refer to?

Thanks pellomoco14 for the string height suggestion. I haven't tried that yet, I will start today during my practicing this evening. One thing I do know about string height is that some people I have spoken with about this, bass players included, in person at live music events, often mistake...

You all asked about my amps. I usually play through a PJB Bass Cub, with the two 100 watt powered satellite speakers, for 300w total. I also have a pair of Genzler Magellan 350 amps, but the cabs I have are crap. They are two old beat up mismatched junksters i got from some guy maybe eight or...

And as far as Bartolini pickups, they have dozens of different models to choose. How can I find out exactly which ones would be right to get "that sound"?

Thanks Bob Ross! Now we're on the right track! I could web search till the middle of next month and still never find out about Elrick or ACG. They both are beautiful basses, and the cost range is right for me. Pedulla is well known, and highly regarded. I just can't stand that signature...

Oh, Ibanez. 67 series. Yeah, I like the skinny neck. And I was actually thinking along that line, like maybe 745 or 1825 and get some custom work done on it, like maybe different pickups or something.

Tuba, yeah, I kinda get that. Or, maybe barry sax, if you squint just right. What's a BTB675?

But this one has specific examples, via spotify links. It's time for a new bass. I would like a fretless 5 string, no lines, dots only, skinny neck, prefer coffee table or hippie sandwich over painted, and don't want another Fender (that's for another discussion.) My preferred budget is...

Here are some pictures of the new (to me) PJB Bass Cub on its shelf. It fits just right, and sounds amazing. This was the perfect solution for my situation. Big thank you to all of you for so many replies and suggestions, and especially to Squarewave, who sold me the amp. It arrived in like...

Yes, for sure... I was just channeling Captain Obvious for a second there... Sure would like to find a decent hard shell case that fits right, but without paying big bucks for it. I don't care if it is banged up and ugly, especially if it's vintage. A real vintage case that is all scarred up...