rumpelstiltskin. Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 i've been listening to a lot of records with J basses on them, and i really like the tone. but i've never been a fan of how they look. (i know. that makes me the only one.) so i've been thinking about a G&L JB-2. anyone played one? thoughts? any other non-traditional J basses i should look at? if only fender made a BenLoy with a P body. and maybe a P neck. robb. because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanYmaL X Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Something like this one? http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/5/3/6/268536.jpg It's a 5, but, there it is... Or you could order a Warmoth Precision body routed for Jazz pickups... DX Aerodyne Jazz Deluxe Pod X3 Live Roland Bolt-60 (modified) Genz Benz GBE250-C 2x10 Acoustic 2x12 cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 In general I have liked the G&L basses I've played. Someone like Mike Lull would build you whatever you wanted. Not sure if that is within the price range you were hoping for though. When he built a P bass for me I had him put a Jazz neck on it. There's also the Warmoth option. Order a P body routed for Jazz pickups, a P neck, some nice pickups (I really like Lindy Fralin Jazz pickups), and build to your liking. That could be a fun little project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZ Thorn Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 That Squier looks like it has J pickups but it says Precision on the headstock.... I have the exact same Squier Jazz bass as the one pictured - black, four-string - which is my main bass here in Paris. Cost maybe $175 new, has played great for a few years...although the nut holding the jack just fell out yesterday, lol. Should be an easy fix tho, thanks to the two-piece pickguard. http://www.myspace.com/themoustachioed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottom End Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I know what you mean about the J's looks , but I got over it once I played one. I have the G & L Tribute, and it is absolutely sweet, play one at least before you buy anything else. I also have a MIM J Bass, and I find the Tribute and the J to be more similar than not. Several of the Precision Specials have J necks and bridge p-ups, and P bass Bodies and neck p-ups, but I have played none of those. FWIW, the Squier Vintage Modified J Bass is very nice, and won't break you wallet. My friend just bought one, and played at a jam session, great sound and plenty of tone. I tried it out, it has a nice J Bass feel. "Call me what instrument you will, though you can fret me, yet you cannot play upon me.'-Hamlet Guitar solos last 30 seconds, the bass line lasts for the whole song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 One of my students has the G&L version. It's a very nice bass. You could also consider this one: http://www.lakland.com/images/basses/443-Silver-R-100-dpi.jpg The Lakland Joe Osborn model Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky McDougall Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I am not fond of the shape of the Jazz body, however; when playing it, only your friends/audience can see it. They fall off of most stands easily and they are usually heavy. I prefer the tone of a P/J pickup combination over the regular Jazz. The slim neck is OK but I would just as soon have a Precision neck. So, what is my advice, I don't have any to give you. Rocky "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb, voting on what to eat for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb, contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 You don't like the way J's look. How about a Jaguar? Sounds and feels like a Jazz but looks...different. Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklab Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 What is there not to love about this look? http://www.fender.com/themes/products/images/prod_images/basses/0195000809_xl.jpg ....Fender's 50th Anniversary Jazz Bass Obligatory Social Media Link "My concern is, and I have to, uh, check with my accountant, that this might bump me into a higher, uh, tax..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 You don't like the way J's look. How about a Jaguar? Sounds and feels like a Jazz but looks...different. Great idea. I'm really enjoying mine and they are on sale now for an excellent price. http://jeremycohenbass.com/images/Jaguar.JPG Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 You want a Geddy Lee Precision Bass with Jazz pickups? Warmoth? Precision body with Jazz pickup routs is one of their tricks. You're up to the challenge of a kit constructions, I am sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcadmus Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Here you go -- the pickups are kind of close together, but what the hey: http://home.comcast.net/~treehouse2421/stingbass.jpg Hey! It doesn't look like a J, does it? "Tours widely in the southwestern tip of Kentucky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpelstiltskin. Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 done. robb. because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groove Mama Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 You could also consider this one: http://www.lakland.com/images/basses/443-Silver-R-100-dpi.jpg The Lakland Joe Osborn model I want this. Somebody buy it for me. Please. Queen of the Quarter Note "Think like a drummer, not like a singer, and play much less." -- Michele C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzo9247 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 done. robb. That's what I like to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plankspanker13 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 As the proud owner of a JB2 and founder of the JB2 Legion, I can tell you that it is a J-sounding bass with a P-body, and 22 frets; it's the passive J that goes to 11 (rather hot output from the pickups). Some J-purists over at TB wax eloquent about replacing the stock pickups, but I actually love the versatility right out of the box. I had the Tribby for 2 years, getting rid of it last summer to acquire a new US-made edition that I plan to take with me to my grave. It's already paid for itself twice over in gig revenue, and chicks dig it: http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs147.snc3/17455_243569802824_731132824_3282370_8145871_n.jpg Founder of the G&L JB-2 Legion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo-London Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Yes but this the real deal. This is what I'm after: http://www.heathette.com/photos/Jazz1960.jpg This just happens to be Entwistles Jazz. Davo "We will make you bob your head whether you want to or not". - David Sisk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Oh that's filth! Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpelstiltskin. Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 What is there not to love about this look? offset waist. i've owned an HEM (hecho en mexico) jazz before. ergonomically and visually, it doesn't do it for me. also, if we're picking nits (and you should know i love picking nits), for as hot as a matching headstock in shiny red is, i vastly prefer a maple board to rosewood. but the block inlays are hotness. and the covers. robb. because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2129/2427123036_7dbea9a038.jpg I found mine a while ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 done. So what did ya wind up with? The JB-2? On the subject of Js, this is interesting: Warmoth custom 3-pickup from BassNW Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Don't like the offset waist? Get one of these: http://www.weirdomatic.com/wp-content/pictures/strange_guitar_15.jpg Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshappi Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 If you are seriously considering a DIY project I would suggest a Carvin B4 (or B5) kit. It is basically a Precision shape with jazz pups. You have a wide choice of options. The quality is very high and it is the least expensive DIY kit out there. Nothing is as it seems but everything is exactly what it is - B. Banzai Life is what happens while you are busy playing in bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpelstiltskin. Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 done. So what did ya wind up with? The JB-2? i was joking about not needing any other options after the pointy bass. i haven't acquired anything yet. robb. because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I like the G&L JB2 basses. Solidly built. Feel good. Sound good. Peace. --SW spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 If you are seriously considering a DIY project I would suggest a Carvin B4 (or B5) kit. It is basically a Precision shape with jazz pups. You have a wide choice of options. The quality is very high and it is the least expensive DIY kit out there. Good call. Carvin also offers other nice already built options. http://www.carvinguitars.com/images/b40/2guitars-b40-1.jpg Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil W Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 but i've never been a fan of how they look. (i know. that makes me the only one.) Yeah, I think they're one of the most beautiful objects ever designed - but there's room for all tastes! http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I shouldn't. But I will. Clicky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 IMO this is one of the best looking basses I've ever seen http://www.dingwallguitars.com/forum/files/sj5_geddy_full_shot_173.jpg One day... Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 IMO this is one of the best looking basses I've ever seen http://www.dingwallguitars.com/forum/files/sj5_geddy_full_shot_173.jpg One day... Yeah...but he said he doesn't like offset waists. Too bad he's missing out on some really hot women with one leg shorter than the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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