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Why do you have multiple Jazz Basses?
Because I can ...
Because I can ...
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Why do you have multiple Jazz Basses?
- Thread starter Chrisk-K
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I wound up selling both of the ones I have owned and now have P, P/J and l2000. Have never really clicked with J basses. Ironically, however, I have two P basses: one with flats and a standard p neck, the other with rounds and a jazz neck.
Really though, if a jazz bass is your bass voice, I think you should have as many as you want (that is unless it will destroy your marriage)
Really though, if a jazz bass is your bass voice, I think you should have as many as you want (that is unless it will destroy your marriage)
'Why do you have multiple Jazz Basses?'
Well. it beats collecting land mines. Some folks really step into trouble with that hobby.
Well. it beats collecting land mines. Some folks really step into trouble with that hobby.
Nothing like tap dancing on a land mine! (Apologies, Mr. Tyler!)'Why do you have multiple Jazz Basses?'
Well. it beats collecting land mines. Some folks really step into trouble with that hobby.
I currently only have one bass. My max was at 3-4 for a few weeks. I only ever had two of one type of bass at a time though. I'd like to have 2 jazz basses simply to have one that's a solid reliable backup. That's really it though
I had 4 a while ago, now just two.My current fave has an all maple P neck.After thirty odd years of loving that narrow neck,I now prefer the P's girth.I do believe it adds a bit of tone and sustain.It was the sunburst, pearloid block maple neck'74 I wish I still had.the stock pickups , guts and pots were, bar- non, the best .BestI have ever heard.Been chasing that sound for a while.Weep on bro'.
I know that if I sell my P for another J, I'll regret it and sell the J to get a P. And the vicious cycle will continue
Did my wife put you up to ask that question??
I have a few...
Squier Fretless (passive)
68 Jazz (alder/rosewood/active)
83 Jazz (alder/maple board/passive)
Marcus Miller 4 (ash/maple/aguilar 70s pickups and obp1)
97 Deluxe 5 (alder/rosewood/active..aguilar 60s pickups and obp3)
Fender Stu Hamm (kinda like a jazz?!?)
Sadowsky NYC 5 (ash/maple/active)
Squier Deluxe 5 (basswood/ebonol with bass mods pre sadowsky pickups)
SX 6 string (basswood/maple with audere pre)
These basses all sound very different. Little overlap. It all depends on what you are trying to do. I think Fender jazz basses have a very distinct tone versus non Fenders. I have had basses that were very close in weight and build materials one being a Fender and the other not and the difference was very noticeable.
All of this to say... There is enough "reason" to justify buying another, but there are many who would say why do you need more than one bass anyway..
I have a few...
Squier Fretless (passive)
68 Jazz (alder/rosewood/active)
83 Jazz (alder/maple board/passive)
Marcus Miller 4 (ash/maple/aguilar 70s pickups and obp1)
97 Deluxe 5 (alder/rosewood/active..aguilar 60s pickups and obp3)
Fender Stu Hamm (kinda like a jazz?!?)
Sadowsky NYC 5 (ash/maple/active)
Squier Deluxe 5 (basswood/ebonol with bass mods pre sadowsky pickups)
SX 6 string (basswood/maple with audere pre)
These basses all sound very different. Little overlap. It all depends on what you are trying to do. I think Fender jazz basses have a very distinct tone versus non Fenders. I have had basses that were very close in weight and build materials one being a Fender and the other not and the difference was very noticeable.
All of this to say... There is enough "reason" to justify buying another, but there are many who would say why do you need more than one bass anyway..
Currently, I have 3, as noted in my signature. One 6-string Spector with Bartolini pups. One Squire Jazz Standard tuned BEAD, and one Samick AB-1 acoustic, which I generally keep strung piccolo, though currently have a set of GHS Pressure Wound's on them. I need a second acoustic, to be fair...probably a Warwick Alien 6, since I'm trying to do away with playing 4's. I'll keep my current 4-string acoustic as my piccolo acoustic, and eventually, I'll have a 4-string strung piccolo.
I'm not done with buying basses. Not by a long shot. I want a good selection because different basses have unique voices. About the only thing I don't want is a Precison, but I kind of make up for it with a couple PJ's and a Fender Blacktop Jazz. Single pickup'd instruments just aren't my thing.
I'm not done with buying basses. Not by a long shot. I want a good selection because different basses have unique voices. About the only thing I don't want is a Precison, but I kind of make up for it with a couple PJ's and a Fender Blacktop Jazz. Single pickup'd instruments just aren't my thing.
Because I suffer from terminal tinkeritus and if I didn't buy basses fix them up and sell/trade them I'd always be tinkering with my players. I like jazz basses and to avoid the inherent mess that comes from trying to buy/sell/trade multiple brands/models, I decided to stick to 4 string standard MIM jazz basses to buy/sell/trade. This keeps my pile of extra parts (kinda sorta) smaller, makes it easier to do multiple basses at once without too much worry, and most importantly it limits my acquisitions to used standard 4 string MIM jazz basses I can get at a price that gives me a reasonable chance of at least breaking even.
Without the last I have no doubt I'd have a shop full of assorted and sundry "killer deals" that would present both a major time suck and a logistical nightmare keeping track of which needs what. Not to mention the fact I think the jazz bass is the most copied on the planet so the aftermarket specifically for the jazz is deep and plentiful. There are plenty of places to get replacement and upgrade parts that fit with no cutting or welding required.
It also keeps me from being a slave to Fred's vintage bass crap for that "unique" tone-a-tater knob that was found only on the 63.5 examples of the big balls Skeeter Johansen sig edition soul crushers ever produced.
I do occasionally break this rule, but only if I happen on a 4 string MIM deluxe jazz bass that meets the pricing criteria.
If I want rare and arcane, I'd look for lesser know religious writings.
Without the last I have no doubt I'd have a shop full of assorted and sundry "killer deals" that would present both a major time suck and a logistical nightmare keeping track of which needs what. Not to mention the fact I think the jazz bass is the most copied on the planet so the aftermarket specifically for the jazz is deep and plentiful. There are plenty of places to get replacement and upgrade parts that fit with no cutting or welding required.
It also keeps me from being a slave to Fred's vintage bass crap for that "unique" tone-a-tater knob that was found only on the 63.5 examples of the big balls Skeeter Johansen sig edition soul crushers ever produced.
I do occasionally break this rule, but only if I happen on a 4 string MIM deluxe jazz bass that meets the pricing criteria.
If I want rare and arcane, I'd look for lesser know religious writings.
