I was thinking the same thing. He is a member of the Custom Shop club.
If I had that bass I'd only need one as well as anything else would feel like a downgrade. As is I have three; MIA Standard, MIJ Geddy and a 32" Warmoth w/noiseless Fralin's.
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I was thinking the same thing. He is a member of the Custom Shop club.
If I had that bass I'd only need one as well as anything else would feel like a downgrade. As is I have three; MIA Standard, MIJ Geddy and a 32" Warmoth w/noiseless Fralin's.
I just pieced together my first one with an '64 AVRI body with a 2016 American Standard neck. I'm really happy with how everything feels and sounds. I was going for the traditional/vintage look and sound with some modern touches (lightweight tuners, 9.5 radius, graphite rods) and i've been enjoying the new feel and sounds i'm getting opposed to my p basses.
I don't think this one jazz will be enough though. I'm thinking that two would get me everything I would need jazz bass wise. For the second something more modern (five strings, twenty four frets, thirty five inch scale length, active with flexible midrange, modern design pickups) like the Tony P signature that Lull is in the process of making.
I don't think this one jazz will be enough though. I'm thinking that two would get me everything I would need jazz bass wise. For the second something more modern (five strings, twenty four frets, thirty five inch scale length, active with flexible midrange, modern design pickups) like the Tony P signature that Lull is in the process of making.
When you find the right one that plays and sounds right, ONE is all you need.
Here's my '74 Jazz Bass:
Here's my '74 Jazz Bass:
Pbassmanca
In the pocket n' thumpy. So woody, so greasy...
With those three Jazz basses you can cover a lot of ground tonally.
Beautiful house as well. Hope you made it through Harvey, unscathed.
I think that will cover just about anything.
I once had 4 Jazz basses, each one was used for different purposes. I only have one now but plan to get another in the near future.
Long as you buy used, hey you should be fine if you decide to resell.
I have a suggestion if you want to go cheaper for a quality USA J bass on steroids.....80's Peavey Foundation.
However, i find it hard to resist used Fender J basses....problem is most are overpriced in my area but they do sell quickly.
Notice i am trying to help you manage your money!
I think the real steals in J basses are the MIM, particularly used....i own 1 mint 04 MIM J bass and i will own a few more MIM with yes tapes, flats and various rounds
I have a suggestion if you want to go cheaper for a quality USA J bass on steroids.....80's Peavey Foundation.
However, i find it hard to resist used Fender J basses....problem is most are overpriced in my area but they do sell quickly.
Notice i am trying to help you manage your money!
I think the real steals in J basses are the MIM, particularly used....i own 1 mint 04 MIM J bass and i will own a few more MIM with yes tapes, flats and various rounds
Thanks Joe.
I live in Corpus Christi and I had to board up the house, pack the suitcases, and load up 16 of my most prized guitars and basses out the 51 in my collection.
The '74 Jazz did take the trip with me to San Antonio.
When I cam back this past Monday, the house was intact, there was no flooding in the house, and all my gear made it through the storm.
The only damage I had was an 8' section of fence that got blown over.
I dodged the bullet on this one.
Hopefully Hurricane Irma doesn't come and visit the Gulf Coast again.
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Hi kkaarrll 
The two words "Jazzbasses" and "enough" in one sentence....
fixed it for you
may the bass be with you
Wise(b)ass
The two words "Jazzbasses" and "enough" in one sentence....
fixed it for you
may the bass be with you
Wise(b)ass
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Hi kkarrrll
yep! I played one at a "houseparty jam" recently (heavy metal)
I brought my FenderJ '73 and the only guy who....(looooooong funny story)
we ended up playing each other's basses (I played some Hendrix with the kids
)I really liked this bass ( a Vm) (not because we had some drinks before the jam!!!
)they are great for the money and super platforms to mod...
no, no, no!!! I should stop now
(I don't have the time to mod 
)greetings
Wise(b)ass
)... Cool.
How many jazz basses do you "need"? Well just how versatile do you want to be.?
Just as Dabbler and me. (we are big into SX...Many jazz basses, little money)
Well first there is the question of how many strings. A good starting point would be 4, 5, and 6.
Next there is the question of fretted or fretless. All of the types need both fretted and fretless versions
and then there is the fretted question of flats vs. rounds.
So I"ve got three SX 6 string Fender Jazz clones: fretless, fretted rounds, fretted flats. Nice.
Repeat for 5 string and 4 string and then you are nearly ready to answer the question we all have:
Is a 7 string jazz bass something or nothing?
Just as Dabbler and me. (we are big into SX...Many jazz basses, little money)
Well first there is the question of how many strings. A good starting point would be 4, 5, and 6.
Next there is the question of fretted or fretless. All of the types need both fretted and fretless versions
and then there is the fretted question of flats vs. rounds.
So I"ve got three SX 6 string Fender Jazz clones: fretless, fretted rounds, fretted flats. Nice.
Repeat for 5 string and 4 string and then you are nearly ready to answer the question we all have:
Is a 7 string jazz bass something or nothing?
Pbassmanca
In the pocket n' thumpy. So woody, so greasy...
Amongst other Jazz configurations that I'm currently scheming about, I'd like to get my hands on a nice 8 - 8.5 lb Mexican J with a good neck for cheap and turn it into a "Fendowsky", with the drop in Sadowsky 3 band Preamp.
