Recent content by sunilphilip

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    Which Fender Jazz Bass to buy?

    Hey Bass Bob,.. Thanks a ton,.. very very informative,.. and thanks everyone else. I am either gonna up my budget or look for the used instrument. Any idea which is the best source for an used instrument?,. My brother lives in San Francisco, and I could have him pick it up if there is a...
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    Which Fender Jazz Bass to buy?

    Is my guess that if the model does not say American, its MIM,.. and the Squires are Indonesian / Chinese?
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    Which Fender Jazz Bass to buy?

    Around $1000 I guess..
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    Which Fender Jazz Bass to buy?

    I have been using a friends American 4 string Jazz bass for a bit and I am in love with it and have decided to get myself one. This is where a simple exercise gets complicated,.. I go online to check on prices and models and I find there are numerous variants,... American Standard Jazz...
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    Troubleshooting Grounding Problems

    I have a very similar problem when I am my practice pad,... it buzzes sometimes and sometimes not,. the buzz reduces when I sit on a chair,.. it really puts me off playing. I am looking for a power regulator into which the amp can be plugged in before it can go into the mains,... is there...
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    The direction music is headed?

    down the drain but for a few gems,... its sad to see good musicians go pop, cause the label thinks that's what sells,... It kills me to have Richard Bona do the pop stuff he is producing and loosing musicmanship (hear the difference with him live with guys like Mike Stern),... also derek...
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    What kind of bassist are you?

    groooove,.... and again groove when I solo....
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    Would you buy a bass that you have not seen or played yet?

    would fender or Musicman have such a policy?,... also I am india and neither have presence here.
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    Would you buy a bass that you have not seen or played yet?

    Hey Marton, I am a bit nervous because both of them are expensive....... I have used an American Jazz for a while and loved it, havent tried the stingray but love the sound of the bass, especially when its Flea,... I believe its quite heavy...
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    Would you buy a bass that you have not seen or played yet?

    Ok here's the question,... Would you buy a guitar online or otherwise that you have not physically seen or played, or would you prefer to buy only if you have checked/played the instrument personally? I am in this dilemma, cause I have the option of ordering either a American Jazz or a...
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    Found a cool old bassist, need some help?

    where did it end!!!!!,... great story, am sure its a happy playing ending
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    Musicman Stingray vs Fender American Jazz

    first the J then the ray.... way to go
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    Godin Freeway 5

    Godin Freeway 5-Passive any thoughts?
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    Musicman Stingray vs Fender American Jazz

    Thanks guys,... J may be the way,....
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    Musicman Stingray vs Fender American Jazz

    I desperately need to upgrade my bass which is currently an Ibanez BTB07L (4string) and to either a Musicman Stingray or a Fender American Jazz,... I play largely Jazz rock/ Jazz/finger picked funk(meaning not much of slap).... What would you recommend?.... Also I did check out a Godin...