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Tagima TJB 435: My Best Bass!

Dr. Cheese

Dr. Cheese

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I mainly play fives, and my Tagima TJB 435 tends to be forgotten, but it is an incredible. I would even compare it to the Fodera I played last week in terms of tone and playability. If I didn’t really like B strings, I would probably be fine if my Tagima were my only bass. As far as I know, Tagima no longer makes basses in Brazil, and that is a shame because the construction of this bass in flawless in every way. The only thing I would change would be to place the trussrod adjustment at the bottom of the neck instead of the peghead. Seriously, if any of you see a Brazilian made Tagima buy it unless it has been clearly damaged from Abuse. I know of one Tagima TJB 535 at a store in Western Colorado. I almost ordered it twice, but I have decided on a Dingwall JT as my retirement bass. At nearly 66 1/2, I plan to have “only” four basses. I see no point in pilling up basses for my family to dispose when I am gone.

Morbid talk aside, Brazilian Tagimas are my tip of the day. Buy one if you can.
 
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Dr. Cheese said:
I plan to have “only” four basses. I see no point in pilling up basses for my family to dispose when I am gone.
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I am in this same process, only trying to keep it at five, upright in the mix. It would have been four but my wife had me add to the collection after one of your suggestions :rollno: 🤣

I might swap out a couple for better examples, the count should remain the same 😊

“Should” is doing some heavy lifting here 😐

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I retired my first bass. It is the bass that I was able to live on - when I was a young pro basses in NY, but after 2 neck cracks and too many preamp routing mods. It's time to say goodbye -- the neck is bound to crack again . I will start a thread on this. I am going to reuse the pickups ( except for the embedded piezos under the fretboard and bridge ) and the custom Bartolini filter preamp, I used it for 39 years albeit not much in the last 6

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Dr. Cheese said:
At nearly 66 1/2, I plan to have “only” four basses. I see no point in pilling up basses for my family to dispose when I am gone.
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i don't think 4 is enough. i think 6 will scratch any itch you might have in the coming years.

if you choose wisely, your family will be able to sell on for a profit.

i read that the average life-expectancy for a US man is 76 and a half, so God willing, you have at least another 9 years to enjoy some quality time playing your basses.

retirement should be enjoyed. you've earned it, cheesey!
 
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sonic boogaloo said:
i don't think 4 is enough. i think 6 will scratch any itch you might have in the coming years.

if you choose wisely, your family will be able to sell on for a profit.

i read that the average life-expectancy for a US man is 76 and a half, so God willing, you have at least another 9 years to enjoy some quality time playing your basses.

retirement should be enjoyed. you've earned it, cheesey!
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I hope I to be the mediocre version of Ron Carter and still be active playing at near 90, but God has the last word on that. If I am so blessed to still be playing, I intend to using the lineup I am about to have in July 2026.
 
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Hopefully Brazilian craftsmanship will be available again someday. They have great luthiers and wood stock. Unfortunately, a lot of their prime forests land is being cleared without thought of replanting or re forestation. Recently, I finally bought my first fine bass bow made from Pernambuco. ( boutique bass guitar prices are a bargain by comparison) That wood has become so endangered you cannot ship it across borders now. Brazilian bass builders may not be able to ship their products outside Brazil these days.
 
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Ric Vice said:
Hopefully Brazilian craftsmanship will be available again someday. They have great luthiers and wood stock. Unfortunately, a lot of their prime forests land is being cleared without thought of replanting or re forestation. Recently, I finally bought my first fine bass bow made from Pernambuco. ( boutique bass guitar prices are a bargain by comparison) That wood has become so endangered you cannot ship it across borders now. Brazilian bass builders may not be able to ship their products outside Brazil these days.
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I had not thought of those CITES issues. My bass has marupa body, Pau-Marfim neck, and a Pau-Ferro fingerboard. I think Pau-Ferro is common, but do not know about the other woods.
 
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Dr. Cheese said:
I got green. It is almost the same as my Sadowsky Modern.
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That's a sharp looking bass. I think you will really enjoy the JT5. You'll get used to the fanned fret thing in no time. I'm curious to hear your take on the Neve preamp. As with Sadowskys, matching a passive tone control with an active preamp works really well.

Looking forward to seeing and hearing your new bass.

Best,
Bones
 
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