Recent content by JPK_DK

There are very, very few Jabbas that I don't like!! This isn't one of them :laugh: Congrats!!!

Could you show the "gizmo" (instead of the bass)? :laugh: Or provide a link!? Thanks!!

Nice!!

Thanks so much! This is really appreciated (and also pointing out my incorrect use of "exposed core"). I have never tried these kinds of strings (i.e., taperwounds) or this specific make before. Indeed, I have so far been underwhelmed by flats, but I must confess, these here are really good.

New addition - same awesome feel and playability, just now without the frets ;)

Fair point! I had thought that my description might be enough... I also thought that especially the exposed core is going to narrow it down... Here are the pics:

I received a new bass and couldn't - so far - get more info on the strings. It's a fretless and the strings are flats. They have color-coded ball-ends, black silks, and an exposed core at the ball end. Does this help you experts in narrowing it down?? Thanks!!

Yeah, I am under no delusion that getting this pup configuration (or even his signature bass) is going to make me sound like Kennedy :laugh: But, perhaps it gets me closer... and it might be interesting exploring the sound options with my playing style...

Some really good points there. Yeah, initially I thought the Sadowsky looked very close to a "standard" jazz, but the pup position is described as "modern" (bridge and middel). I probably also prefer soapbars to fullblown Musicman pups.

Thanks for all the input so far - lots to explore already. But, yes, as @LakeEffect hints to, there are subtle (and not so subtle) differences between all these examples (pup spacing, distance to bridge, ...)

Ah, yes. Somehow, I didn't have Warwick on my radar at all... Cool!

Hey, trying to see whether the combined knowledge residing in here can point me towards production basses (i.e., no custom jobs), which feature the narrow H-H pickup spacing, like in one of Tom Kennedy's signature Foderas (see pic for reference). So, APART from that bass, are there any other...

I can see how it is difficult for you to find an online source that fits your (perceived) level. Bassbuzz is a good option though (as others have stated) to get a refresher on the basics and perhaps it lets you more easily identify your "weak areas". That said, Bassbuzz is very much geared to...

I hear you! I own two 4-strings and two 5-strings from Mayones now. I have owned other 5-strings, but the Jabba and the Patriot are the best 5-strings, in terms of playability alone, that I have tried. Mind you: they share the same neck dimensions and string spacing, so that helps... me, at least 😄

Nice!! A 4-string Patriot is rather seldom, I guess!?! Coincidentally, my Patriot arrived three weeks ago (also from Zjon). It's my first Patriot (I have three Jabbas), and I am still getting to know it. But, it certainly is a fantastic instrument and a good addition to the Jabbas. I like the...