to swap or not to swap?

[guitarbaz]

so here's the dilemma..

i have a Hohner Jack Bass Custom and i've volunteered to bring it out of retirement and play bass in my g/f's band (i'm a guitarist predominantly but have always enjoyed the odd bass spot) as they can't find a willing bassist.

the dilemma is do i stick with the Hohner or trade it in for say, a Mex Fender Jazz? or how much / what bass will i be looking at to give a comparable sound quality to the hohner. i actually like the feel and sound of the hohner but i just don't like the headless any more...:confused:

[muthafunkabass]

Pics?

[rh15951]

Pics?

Because the looks are important in a band :rolleyes:

[bottlerocket]

If you feel as if it's time to grab another bass and move on, do it. A Standard Fender Jazz is a perfect bass for upgrading (new pickups, new bridge, possibly new tuners and you've got an amazing bass) so if you buy that and decide you want a bit more juice you can do that.

I can't find a price on the Hohner Jack Bass Custom, but a Standard Fender Jazz used is like $450, so if you trade it in you'll need about $150-200, methinks.

A Standard J is a really solid bass. The stock pickups are good. The bridge is sort of bleh but you'll be able to live with it. Like I said, you can upgrade it as it's a very upgradable bass. :thumb:

Josh, ever hear about Google?

http://www.electrohill.co.uk/acatalog/8536.jpg

-Gav

[muthafunkabass]

Because the looks are important in a band :rolleyes:
No i just want to see the features.

[muthafunkabass]

Josh, ever hear about Google?

http://www.electrohill.co.uk/acatalog/8536.jpg

-Gav
Google? Isn't that a number with 100 zeroes after it? :confused:



Thanks.;)

[guitarbaz]

If you feel as if it's time to grab another bass and move on, do it. A Standard Fender Jazz is a perfect bass for upgrading (new pickups, new bridge, possibly new tuners and you've got an amazing bass) so if you buy that and decide you want a bit more juice you can do that.

I can't find a price on the Hohner Jack Bass Custom, but a Standard Fender Jazz used is like $450, so if you trade it in you'll need about $150-200, methinks.

A Standard J is a really solid bass. The stock pickups are good. The bridge is sort of bleh but you'll be able to live with it. Like I said, you can upgrade it as it's a very upgradable bass. :thumb:

Josh, ever hear about Google?

http://www.electrohill.co.uk/acatalog/8536.jpg

-Gav

that sounds like excellent advice to me. i'll take a look on good ol' ebay for some prices. cheers very much for the help:thumb:

and here's a pic of said headless bass.



http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=2/5610175798.jpg&s=x402

[lateralus423]

Why not try schecter? They making very good products.

[bottlerocket]

that sounds like excellent advice to me. i'll take a look on good ol' ebay for some prices. cheers very much for the help:thumb:

and here's a pic of said headless bass.

http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=2/5610175798.jpg&s=x402

No problem. It's why I'm here. :lol: :thumb:

Yeah, like I said, it's a really solid stock bass but if you think it's time to step it up, you can upgrade it. I've upgraded my Standard J and it sounds like a beast. It's an awesome bass now. You can't go wrong with a modded MIM J. :D

-Gav

[Hardinge]

nice bass

[guitarbaz]

nice bass

well i might well be selling it soon! watch this space..

[Hardinge]

ive never played a headless bass before, is it much different to a headed bass

[guitarbaz]

No problem. It's why I'm here. :lol: :thumb:

Yeah, like I said, it's a really solid stock bass but if you think it's time to step it up, you can upgrade it. I've upgraded my Standard J and it sounds like a beast. It's an awesome bass now. You can't go wrong with a modded MIM J. :D

-Gav

yeah it sounds good, just been looking at them and even off ebay they're still a bit pricey..round about £500..it sounds like a good plan tho..my problem is that the bass players i'm in bands with all have great gear, musicman, ricky, fenders and so on, so i'm a bit spoiled with all these great sounds around me!

[guitarbaz]

ive never played a headless bass before, is it much different to a headed bass

i actually find it more manageable and comfortable to play. but once you get used to tuning it at the bottom it's no different style-wise. quite odd at first but you get used to it

[Hardinge]

i actually find it more manageable and comfortable to play. but once you get used to tuning it at the bottom it's no different style-wise. quite odd at first but you get used to it

kk thanx