I own two perfect basses already.

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

Yesterday, I talked to fine local musician who works in a store I patronize on occasion. He asked I wanted to try anything, and I asked to see a nice new P-bass. It was a joy to play and it had that perfect P-bass tone. There is no wonder why so many people love them. That P-bass made me look at myself. I have always loved the latest thing, whether it was headless basses, more strings, extended scale, etc.

I then thought about players who just use basic four strings to make jaws drop. I never hear Pino Pallidino and think he needs more frets or more string. The same goes for Tim Levefbre. Of course, Marcus Miller rules the slap kingdom with 20 fret Jazz Basses.

This made me think of myself and how much I enjoy some of my more basic basses. My dirt cheap Glarry Fretless P-bass has always been a joy to play. My Tagima Jazz is as well made and sounds as good as any Jazz I have ever heard. My Fretless RSD JJ5 did not break the bank and I would not change a thing about it.

My two fretted fives are active, but definitely not basses most people would flip out over, but they also get the job done too. I guess it is a reminder that shutting up and playing instead just being a GAS bag is a good thing.

I feel like my RSD and Tagima are perfect, and the others are very good. I am a lucky man!

I agree that your Tagima and your Sadowsky 5 Fretless are 2 excellent jazz bass examples . They might not be perfect for another player, but for you they are both indeed perfect.

 

[Major Seven]

Yesterday, I talked to fine local musician who works in a store I patronize on occasion. He asked I wanted to try anything, and I asked to see a nice new P-bass. It was a joy to play and it had that perfect P-bass tone. There is no wonder why so many people love them. That P-bass made me look at myself. I have always loved the latest thing, whether it was headless basses, more strings, extended scale, etc.

I then thought about players who just use basic four strings to make jaws drop. I never hear Pino Pallidino and think he needs more frets or more string. The same goes for Tim Levefbre. Of course, Marcus Miller rules the slap kingdom with 20 fret Jazz Basses.

This made me think of myself and how much I enjoy some of my more basic basses. My dirt cheap Glarry Fretless P-bass has always been a joy to play. My Tagima Jazz is as well made and sounds as good as any Jazz I have ever heard. My Fretless RSD JJ5 did not break the bank and I would not change a thing about it.

My two fretted fives are active, but definitely not basses most people would flip out over, but they also get the job done too. I guess it is a reminder that shutting up and playing instead just being a GAS bag is a good thing.

I feel like my RSD and Tagima are perfect, and the others are very good. I am a lucky man!

Despite treating myself to the newish Suona Jazz bass, my Glarry has become my everyday first choice player. Seems strange, like something is wrong.
Bought the Glarry 1 yr ago. No new basses since.
I do however want to try a superlight sandberg. Same weight ~ 6 lbs.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

I agree that your Tagima and your Sadowsky 5 Fretless are 2 excellent jazz bass examples . They might not be perfect for another player, but for you they are both indeed perfect.

I have barely played my RSD fretless since I got my Modern, but when I took it practice on Thursday, all the things I love about it quickly came back to me.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

For the life of me I cannot understand picking up the Glarry when you have those Sadowsky fivers. Is it just the fact that it's fretless?

My Sadowsky fretless has pretty much killed any desire to play my other basses. I look at the cases and just say no.

Once I had the pickup upgraded, my Glarry sounded wonderful, the action is perfect, and it weighs 6.5lbs. To top it off, the tuners stay in tune. My Glarry is not just good for the money, it is simply good.

 

[Major Seven]

For the life of me I cannot understand picking up the Glarry when you have those Sadowsky fivers. Is it just the fact that it's fretless?

My Sadowsky fretless has pretty much killed any desire to play my other basses. I look at the cases and just say no.

Do you have any Glarrys? With upgraded tuners and pickup?

 

[Element Zero]

6 basses and endless looking. Why not consider having 2 great basses instead of 6 butterfaces?

In my case as an owner of a number of basses, sentimental reasons. I’d bet Doc is in the same boat.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

6 basses and endless looking. Why not consider having 2 great basses instead of 6 butterfaces?

I would look if I had a mint 1966 Fender Jazz, a mint 1959 Precision, a $10K Smith, and a $15K Fodera. The only reason my buying is probably near conclusion is my age and the fact I want to travel with my wife in retirement when I am not playing bass.

 

[BassicJazzy]

Do you have any Glarrys? With upgraded tuners and pickup?

No, I am pretty much totally amazed that people say they are good, considering the price. I'm not an upgrader, I play them the way they are built, so changing p'ups and tuners isn't for me. My lowest end bass is my Ibanez SR370EF, which plays well, and is light, but is no match in any other way for my Sadowsky.

 

[Major Seven]

I would look if I had a mint 1966 Fender Jazz, a mint 1959 Precision, a $10K Smith, and a $15K Fodera. The only reason my buying is probably near conclusion is my age and the fact I want to travel with my wife in retirement when I am not playing bass.

You can bring a bass along for the trips.

 

[Major Seven]

No, I am pretty much totally amazed that people say they are good, considering the price. I'm not an upgrader, I play them the way they are built, so changing p'ups and tuners isn't for me. My lowest end bass is my Ibanez SR370EF, which plays well, and is light, but is no match in any other way for my Sadowsky.

That is the part that is hard for me even still. This Glarry cost $99. It is outright logically uncomfortable it is so good.

It only got tuners because it is so light it had a little neck dive. Gotoh 350s balanced it perfectly. Those were $85.

Oh ,and tidy up the fret ends just a bit.

 

[Jugghaid]

6 basses and endless looking. Why not consider having 2 great basses instead of 6 butterfaces?

I prefer a dozen great basses.

 

[joeLowB]

Doc, you are awesome!

While "iron sharpens iron", I'm not persuaded you need much input! Your plans for retirement make perfect sense!

.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Doc, you are awesome!

While "iron sharpens iron", I'm not persuaded you need much input! Your plans for retirement make perfect sense!

.

Thanks!

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Playing two of my babies at GC this evening.

 

[Ric Vice]

Having owned a 1959 Fender Precision since my college days I can say that the 57-59 Fender Precisions and their “tributes” are incredible sounding basses and playing basses. That said, they are better studio basses than live performance instruments by comparison with Fender Jazz Basses and their various “tributes”. So you’ll wan’t to take that into consideration. Just my tale of course, folks play Precision basses in live settings all the time what I’ve experienced is when things get busy on stage with singers, synth’s, horns, and the like Jazz basses cut through the mix while Precisions blend into the mix.

 

[Maxi Funkl]

The prefect bass......... I may have 3 I guess.
I have a nice variety of basses I enjoy. EBMM, SIRE, CHARVEL, & FENDER. once I knew exactly which neck style and width I liked and absolutely enjoyed playing. Buying a bass is rather simple process. Luckily several trips to NAMM made it even easier to know which direction my GAS should go. There are certain brands no matter their build quality and its pedigree, while I can appreciate them but its an absolute no go for me.

I never liked P Basses for 2 reason fat baseball bat necks and single pickup. But as my musical preferences grew PJ with a Jazz neck I love heck even considered a Squire P bass just to have straight P bass but it has a Jazz neck.

My Stingray Special's 4HH & 5H I do not know if there perfect but damn close to it. But GAS never dies I guess still want a 4HH SLO & 5HH.

I want 5 string Jazz bass and a modern 4 string Jazz bass. Contenders Ibanez MDM & Schecter Exotic J4.

Now, there is one bass I absolutely know would be perfect for me but damn it's price has held me back. I had a Fodera Monarch Standard Classic on loan to me at one point for years. Retirement gift to myself maybe but build wait time also is a consideration but this year Fodera Monarch Standard rings all the bells for me. Maybe one day.

 

[Malak the Mad]

I guess it is a reminder that shutting up and playing instead just being a GAS bag is a good thing.

You speak madness, human!

Seriously, though…I envy your ability to face your GAS with eyes wide open. The question is will you act on your newfound wisdom?
(…'cuz Bob knows I can't! )

 

[alembicbones]

Doc, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your pooch. While they can be challenging, our four legged friends add a lot of joy to our lives.

My condolences.

Bones

 

[Dr. Cheese]

You speak madness, human!

Seriously, though…I envy your ability to face your GAS with eyes wide open. The question is will you act on your newfound wisdom?
(…'cuz Bob knows I can't! )

My plan is to get something nice for retirement and then practice and play as long as my body will allow me to. I’m back in the gym, trying get my
muscles ready for the fourth quarter!

 

[Malak the Mad]

My plan is to get something nice for retirement and then practice and play as long as my body will allow me to. I’m back in the gym, trying get my
muscles ready for the fourth quarter!

Excellent! That echoes what I've been saying for almost fifteen years of my career as a massage/sports/neuromuscular therapist; the human body is a "use it or lose it" proposition! If you do not invest consistent time and effort into it, it will eventually fail you!