new bass?

Macht · Unread post by **Macht** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 2:06 pm

GSRLessard14 wrote:
street fish wrote:Yes, a lined fretless is easier to play, BUT that doesn't mean it does all the work for you. You still have to use your ears to judge your intonation.

As far as "setup," that isn't really rocket science if you already know how to setup and tweak a fretted bass. Generally you will set it up for much lower action since fret buzz isn't a factor, and the "buzz" you'd get from having the strings set close to the board gives you that fretless "mwah," although higher action will give you more of an upright sound . . .

I do agree you shouldn't spend much on a fretless until you get to know them. A standard Fender Jazz should be just fine to get you started on fretless, then after a few months you can decide if you want to either upgrade the parts on the Fender or step up to something a little higher up the food chain.
very much agree.

i third that

bassman462 · Unread post by **bassman462** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 6:14 pm

i think i agree

GSR · Unread post by **GSR** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 11:41 pm

oh fedner...

bassman462 · Unread post by **bassman462** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 11:42 pm

i did that so macht wouldn't say fenders suck.

GSR · Unread post by **GSR** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 11:58 pm

well it worked because he didnt' fo that.

Macht · Unread post by **Macht** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 11:45 am

fender sucks my nuts

sunglassesatnight · Unread post by **sunglassesatnight** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 12:37 pm

Yo bassman-- I just want to say that if your bass skills are as awesome as your English skills, get in your car (and by that I mean your mom's passenger seat) and find yourself a top of the line bass. You deserve it man.

xero · Unread post by **xero** » Sat Jul 31, 2004 4:28 pm

slimerdmb24 wrote:Yo bassman-- I just want to say that if your bass skills are as awesome as your English skills, get in your car (and by that I mean your mom's passenger seat) and find yourself a top of the line bass. You deserve it man.

Anyhoo, I have a Warwick Corvette (RockBass line) in the 5-string format, and it's quite good for the price IMO. I paid about $450 for it back in Nov 2002 when they were still somewhat 'new.' The trademark Warwick growl is there, but it's much subdued compared to a real Corvette. Try them side-by-side to hear that difference. I've played mine a ton and it feels great, and even though I do have small hands, it feels very comfortable. If yer going fretted, I'd recommend the 'Vette.

BTW, the blue stain finish is quite nice on the Warwick, though I'd much rather have a natural finish like most of their basses.

street fish · Unread post by **street fish** » Sat Jul 31, 2004 4:41 pm

Macht wrote:fender sucks my nuts

I wouldn't buy a USA Fender Jazz or P-bass as long as the Lakland Skyline series exists (unless you can get a really good deal on the Fender). MIA Fender and Lakland Skyline are both mass produced instruments, but the craftsmanship and quality of the Lakland is so superior to Fender, for just $100 or so more, that Fender should be embarrased. I did run across an MIA Fender Jazz in a shop a while back, new but on the wall for a year, priced at just under $700 that I considered, but I wouldn't pay full price as long as Lakland is out there.

I would consider the standard (Mexico) Fender Jazz fretless though-- it doesn't seem like a bad deal, and it seems to be pretty much on par for its price point.

i like tictacs · Unread post by **i like tictacs** » Sat Jul 31, 2004 4:44 pm

There are much better fender-style basses available then the fender itself. Modulus, Lakland, Sadowsky, etc come to mind

bassman462 · Unread post by **bassman462** » Sat Jul 31, 2004 6:42 pm

right now im leaning way towards the corvette mainly because i jsut tried one out havent amped it yet but i liek the feel and already is set up with good action.

street fish · Unread post by **street fish** » Sun Aug 01, 2004 8:16 pm

i like tictacs wrote:There are much better fender-style basses available then the fender itself. Modulus, Lakland, Sadowsky, etc come to mind

Yes, but cost is a factor-- I think the Mexico Fenders are ok for the money, for basses in that general range. The Lakland Skyline Jazz and Precision models are *about* the same as USA Fenders, the Modulus VJ (Jazz bass) is probably close to $2000 these days, Sadowsky and USA Laklands are quite a bit higher new.

Sadowsky owners swear by them, and I've never played one, but personally, given the quality of the Lakland Skyline, I'd rather have 3 of them instead of one Sadowsky . . I can't imagine spending that much on a bass, and I'm pretty sure the Flea will be the most expensive bass I ever own.

bassman462 · Unread post by **bassman462** » Sun Aug 01, 2004 8:37 pm

right now im getting the corvette.

GSR · Unread post by **GSR** » Mon Aug 02, 2004 1:39 am

bassman462 wrote:right now im getting the corvette.

but in an hour, who knows?

bassman462 · Unread post by **bassman462** » Fri Aug 20, 2004 7:19 pm

GSRLessard14 wrote:
bassman462 wrote:right now im getting the corvette.
but in an hour, who knows?

been more then an hour and im stillg ettign it i definiatly have to amp it first though.

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new bass?

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