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Worship bass: Warwick $$ or Fender Jazz 24?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by krfoss, Jul 31, 2017.


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  1. Jul 31, 2017 #1
    krfoss

    krfoss Supporting Member

    Nov 29, 2007
    Orange County, CA
    I hate to be that guy who cant make up his damned mind, but here I am.

    I have a Fender Jazz 24 V that I play almost exclusively with the scoop switch on, which gives a nice warm tone that works great for most modern church music, and is my main bass.

    But, I'm getting a wild hair, and am thinking of selling it for something thats solidly modern. What are your thoughts on getting rid of the Jazz 24 V and getting a Warwick $$ 5er? Would this bass be too aggressive for modern worship music?

    I already have a 4 string jazz with Dimarzio Ultra Jazz pups and American P, which both keep me suited for vintage sounds, so I'm not worried about losing there.

    So, am I crazy for thinking of getting rid of the Jazz 24 V? Could I get away with the versatility of the $$? Would a Fender Rosco Beck be the comparable love child between the two?

    Thanks team!
     
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  5. Aug 1, 2017 #2
    anavar

    anavar

    Oct 10, 2013
    Australia
    my bass tone can beat up your dad's bass tone.
    the Warwick double $$ will sound very full and modern. I have seen one played in a church setting but the series/parallel switches were in the down position (super hot) and was a touch too gritty.

    undeniably good though the $$, especially the streamer.

    Wild card, Why not go for a warwick Jazz man? half $$/half Jazz.
     
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  9. Aug 1, 2017 #3
    mysteryclock

    mysteryclock Supporting Member

    Oct 3, 2010
    Franklin, TN
    I thought worship bass players were automatically issued a Ken Smith bass? ;):thumbsup:
     
  13. Aug 1, 2017 #4
    krfoss

    krfoss Supporting Member

    Nov 29, 2007
    Orange County, CA
    I wish. If you have one of those as standard issue that you're not using, I'm happy to take it off your hands.
     
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  18. Aug 1, 2017 #5
    mysteryclock

    mysteryclock Supporting Member

    Oct 3, 2010
    Franklin, TN
    In spite of living in an area where we joke about most churches having loading docks for their bands, I don't play in a worship setting or have a Smith at this point. Otherwise I'd totally loan you one next time you're here.

    I will say the Roscoe Beck idea is a cool one if you can find them. They don't seem to be super common or discounted that much when they pop up.
     
  22. Aug 2, 2017 #6
    cronker

    cronker

    Feb 13, 2007
    Australia
    Depends on what you worship.
     

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