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I'm at it again...NBD tomorrow (SQUIER?)
- Thread starter jlepre
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the only other bass schecter made that was close to a 5-string jazz was the dean deleo sig. they came in J/J and P/J pickup combos.
Well my EBMM Cobalts should be here any time now. I can't wait to try them at my gig this weekend.
OK the strings make somewhat of a difference. More even tone across the board, but the test will be at Saturday's gig.
I got mine in the other day. I think something was wrong with the last VMJ5 that I had. It was pretty lackluster tone wise. The bass that I just got in has a much better tone. Really dig it as is pickup wise. Will probably upgrade the pots and jack to better stuff but not bad overall.
Congrats! Only thing I've done so was was new strings, knobs, and straplocks. Not sure if I will do anything else, but it's a KEEPER. I finally took the film of the pick guard. 
I'm off to a huge outdoor festival where I will REALLY get a feel for how she sounds.
I'm off to a huge outdoor festival where I will REALLY get a feel for how she sounds.
Wow Jlepre. I always saw you recommending that Schecter to those looking for 5-string Pees. I'm surprised you sold it.
If you read my other thread about the DP5 you will see that I just couldn't get used to the wide thin neck. The VM is closer to my SR5, and it's extremely comfortable. Well made too for a SUB $300 bass.
Hey,
In one of your pics I saw that you were using a Genz Benz Streamliner and since I have the same amp I wondered how the bass sounds through the amp.
Also, your post really gave me serious GAS.. So I got to ask, how is the low B?
And if the low B feels floppy, will it help to use thicker or stiffer strings?
The bass looks really nice and I am truly amazed that you think it comes close to your SR5. It reassured my opinion about "cheap" basses. Thanks.
In one of your pics I saw that you were using a Genz Benz Streamliner and since I have the same amp I wondered how the bass sounds through the amp.
Also, your post really gave me serious GAS.. So I got to ask, how is the low B?
And if the low B feels floppy, will it help to use thicker or stiffer strings?
The bass looks really nice and I am truly amazed that you think it comes close to your SR5. It reassured my opinion about "cheap" basses
. Thanks.
I like the tone this bass gives with the STM-900. I have only been able to gig with it once so far, but I have a huge outdoor festival gig this evening. I will post my findings sometime tomorrow.
The low B was pretty good out of the box, but I needed to tighten the truss a little. When I did that I had to raise the saddle on the B a little to compensate for a little fret buzz. Now I just changed the stock strings for EBMM Cobalts. This will be the first gig with the new strings. I will be using both my cabs for this one as well.
The low B was pretty good out of the box, but I needed to tighten the truss a little. When I did that I had to raise the saddle on the B a little to compensate for a little fret buzz. Now I just changed the stock strings for EBMM Cobalts. This will be the first gig with the new strings. I will be using both my cabs for this one as well.
Can't wait to hear(read) about your ecperience with the amp and the new set of strings. What gauge strings are you using? When my bass project is done and sold I'm definitely going to try a Vintage Modified fiver.
The best of luck regarding the outdoor gig!
The best of luck regarding the outdoor gig!
I promise this is really me playing the new Squier VMJ 5. Sorry for the lousy audio, but I can say that the new bass with the Cobalts were outstanding. Very smooth across the entire span, with no weak spots at all. I had a friend who's a very good bassist say that the notes sounded smooth and round.
Nuff said.
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Nuff said.
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Glad the bass is working out for you, man! I am putting mine up for sale.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/...fied-jazz-v-great-value-1002748/#post14650535
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/...fied-jazz-v-great-value-1002748/#post14650535
Yep, it's a good bass. Just gonna get something a bit different and prefer the 35 inch scale.
Not hard at all.
NOOOOOO,,do not remove the Squier Logo..be proud of the bass.
Glad you like the Cobalts..I really like them on mine.
Actually I love the bass. I just wonder what my fellow musicians think. I notice when I tell them it's a Squier they do make a face, but them they can't believe it's really a Squier.
