Ironically our local shop has a Squier Vintage Modified Jazz right now.
Ironically our local shop has a Squier Vintage Modified Jazz right now.
SilverFleet wrote:David S. Wallens wrote: One more for the collection: Geddy Lee Jazz.Nice!!! I have always wanted one of those. I love the blonde neck with the black block inlays. Oh, and the fact that Geddy Lee put his name on it.
I almost bought a Squier Vintage Modified Jazz just because it had a similar neck. Those look really cool too.
I actually went as far as to buy one, but there was a Warwick there for the same money, and that came home with me instead. Someday I will get one.
Nothing wrong with a Squire. I've actually played that model Squire Jazz, as a loaner, in a pro setting and me and my band members were quite surprised. If you look closely, one of my main p-basses looks kinda like a Squire 60's Classic Vibe P-bass with a refinished head stock containing a re-pop '60 water slide decal and "ashtray" bridge cover. Shh! Don't tell no one!
My new amp. I think all that's left is to build the cabinet.
Yeah, I'm stoked.
phaze1todd wrote:SilverFleet wrote:Nothing wrong with a Squire. I've actually played that model Squire Jazz, as a loaner, in a pro setting and me and my band members were quite surprised. If you look closely, one of my main p-basses looks kinda like a Squire 60's Classic Vibe P-bass with a refinished head stock containing a re-pop '60 water slide decal and "ashtray" bridge cover. Shh! Don't tell no one!David S. Wallens wrote: One more for the collection: Geddy Lee Jazz.Nice!!! I have always wanted one of those. I love the blonde neck with the black block inlays. Oh, and the fact that Geddy Lee put his name on it.
I was talking with the guy in our local shop about that Squire. He said they should have written Fender on the headstock.
I made the 3-hour trek to Ft. Wayne, IN today for Gearfest at Sweetwater, and was able to get front & center seat for Billy Sheehan's seminar.
He did a great job, was funny & inspiring, and of course his playing... 
A young guy a couple seats away asked Billy about his setup, so he handed him his bass & said "Here, give it a try."
Here's a short video of the solo he did at the very end.
petegossett wrote: Here's a short video of the solo he did at the very end.
Amusing that he threw in the riff from that cheeseball song that was their only hit. Always thought that it was an indictment of the listening public that a band made up of such musical badasses only got radioplay when they hung all their talent in the closet and played a formula derived rock ballad.
Finally done, ready to ship: 
I think I need to get a second enclosure made and have a little 2x12 stack.
In reply to Tim Baxter:
Nice!
I was testing out these Peavey 18" PA cabinets before our gig last weekend, and since I don't have a PA, I was left with no option but running my bass through them. 
Which gave me the idea that I have a pair of Peavey 2x10 cabs that would look really nice sitting one on top of each(and probably sound pretty good too). Overkill??? Nah...but I don't want to haul them too often!
My rig back in the day was an SWR 410 sitting atop a Carvin 18. It didn't suck.
DILYSI Dave wrote:petegossett wrote: Here's a short video of the solo he did at the very end.Amusing that he threw in the riff from that cheeseball song that was their only hit. Always thought that it was an indictment of the listening public that a band made up of such musical badasses only got radioplay when they hung all their talent in the closet and played a formula derived rock ballad.
The lowest-common-denominator public doesn't care about technique. They want songs they can easily absorb. I will say--"Green Tinted Sixties Mind" combines pop sensibilities and crazy technique quite nicely.
The bass solo clip was cool, but it was just guitar shred done on a bass. Clearly not easy, but Duck Dunn moves me a lot more than the tapping does.
I get my '71 Les Paul Standard back from the repair guy tonight. Can't wait. I'll try to post pics tonight. 
In reply to gamby:
Yeah, there are other bassists who I like their playing far better(Squire, Geddy, Cliff, Steve Harris, etc.) but I truly appreciate the dedication Sheehan has made to advancing the technique of electric bass, and sharing it with those who care to learn.
It disappoints me how little "new" there is in modern music, and specifically in "Progessive" generes(wasn't that the whole point in the first place?). So when someone steps forward with something new - whether it be technique, production, sounds, etc. - I'm always eager to discover it, even if it doesn't directly appeal to my tastes.
And on a related note, PRS just announced their SE basses: http://www.prsguitars.com/news/story/introducing_the_prs_se_kingfisher_and_se_kestrel_bass_guitars
I know a guy who got to hold them in the preproduction stage. Felt nice.
Second from the left please. You've got my address....
petegossett wrote: It disappoints me how little "new" there is in modern music, and specifically in "Progessive" generes(wasn't that the whole point in the first place?).
The most current prog isn't all that listenable. Usually very metal-oriented and the playing is more like exercises than actual melodic, listenable music. There's a lot of amazing new music out there--it's all underground though, as rock in the mainstream has gone the way of jazz in the mainstream.
In reply to David S. Wallens:
Those look really nice...not that I'm surprised!
Unfortunately it's a mixed blessing that I'm stuck playing short-scale left-handed basses(or symmetrical right-handed ones). There are just so few out there to pick from. The good news is it also prevents me from having hundreds of basses...
Since this thread has devolved into bass talk (I kid!) can anybody learn me on vintage short scale electric basses? I'd like to find something US made (MIJ OK if necessary), 60s era for around 300-400 clams, if that's at all possible. I dig the obscure old stuff, and I'm qualified to do repairs and setups, so projects don't bother me. In fact, they usually entice me to the rocks with their siren song... But I really don't know where to start looking.
I really like that funky, sorta flabby short scale sound. Sue me.
Oh yeah, I have an Ibanez TR 505 Expressionist to sell if anybody's interested.
In reply to alex:
While it doesn't meet all your specs, have you considered one of the Korean Danelectro Longhorn repops from the late-90's? I have one, it plays great and sounds amazing, and it was only $225. Though they seem to bring closer to $300 on eBay.
I've seen old Guild SG clones show up in your price range occasionally too.
Yeah, what about a Danelectro? Our local shop recently got a six-string Danelectro bass--a reissue, but still about 20 years old. It looked and felt great.
I put something on my personal Facebook: Do I want this?
I got a message from a friend who's in a real band: I want it. Tell me more.
And now he has it. I guess it's similar to his Fender Bass VI but has a bit more twang.
I also have an electric baritone that I enjoy.
alex wrote: Oh yeah, I have an Ibanez TR 505 Expressionist to sell if anybody's interested.
If only I had money... those are cool. I still like my good ol' trusty TR70 I got back in high school. It plays great! It does have a very annoying tuning machine rattle though.
David, yes you want a Dano. I want one too. I still regret not buying one in the 90s, when they were stupid dirt cheap. And a Dano is much more useful and usable than a Fender Bass VI.
Alex, neither of these is vintage, but they're both kickass short-scale basses, funky and cool, for stupid low money.
alex wrote: Since this thread has devolved into bass talk (I kid!) can anybody learn me on vintage short scale electric basses? I'd like to find something US made (MIJ OK if necessary), 60s era for around 300-400 clams, if that's at all possible. I dig the obscure old stuff, and I'm qualified to do repairs and setups, so projects don't bother me. In fact, they usually entice me to the rocks with their siren song... But I really don't know where to start looking. I really like that funky, sorta flabby short scale sound. Sue me.
I too love the short scale sound. I have a Harmony H62 reissue.
Have you looked into Eastwood guitars? Very cool folks, very cool and kooky instruments. The classic 4 is what I pictured when I read your description.
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