Members boytbpc Posted August 29, 2012 Members Share Posted August 29, 2012 So, I started the thread re: the 1989 Fender Power Jazz Bass Special, but have other offers, so I figured I'd make one thread to discuss the offers and what I am looking for and see where this goes. I am offering on my local Kijiji a 2007 Gretsch G5125 in great shape to trade for an electric bass. Value around $600. I want: something versatile (able to handle modern rock/classic rock/alt-country/etc), not too pointy, and not {censored}ty. Here is what has been offered: Epiphone Thunderbird Pro IV + $150 Fender Standard Jazz Bass 2005 (MIM) Fender Power Jazz Bass Special (1989) Hagstrom 8 string bass I'll update the list as it grows. Out of those three, what say you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Perfessor Posted August 29, 2012 Members Share Posted August 29, 2012 If the '89 is a MIA I'd take that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boytbpc Posted August 29, 2012 Author Members Share Posted August 29, 2012 Made in Japan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassandgolf Posted August 29, 2012 Members Share Posted August 29, 2012 Stay away from the Epiphone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members misterhinkydink Posted August 29, 2012 Members Share Posted August 29, 2012 I would be more interested in the Jazz Special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators isaac42 Posted August 29, 2012 Moderators Share Posted August 29, 2012 I'm not a fan of Thunderbirds. The balance is way off, neck dive is the worst of any bass I've ever played, and I had to reach way out to play the lower frets. Something cool to have, but never as my main bass. I have two Hagstrom 8 strings. Short scale. Very fast neck. Strung with four strings, it plays like a dream. 8 string basses are a niche instrument, though, not appropriate in a lot of situations. The pickups don't impress me. They don't have a rich low end, and not a huge amount of highs, either. The switches aren't the most reliable, either. I keep mine because they're cool to have, and because I figure they'll be handy if arthritis makes it hard to play my Rics. That leaves the Jazz basses. I don't know enough about them to say with any authority. Based on what I've heard, I'd lean toward the MIJ bass. People say they're very well made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boytbpc Posted August 30, 2012 Author Members Share Posted August 30, 2012 The MIJ Power Jazz Bass is the one I'm leaning towards because it seems flexible and unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted August 30, 2012 Members Share Posted August 30, 2012 Of the ones you have listed, the Power Jazz looks the best to me. MIJ Fenders from that era are as good as American models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ITheWitchfinder Posted August 30, 2012 Members Share Posted August 30, 2012 Probably Power Jazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rezrover Posted August 30, 2012 Members Share Posted August 30, 2012 I'm not a fan of Thunderbirds. The balance is way off, neck dive is the worst of any bass I've ever played, and I had to reach way out to play the lower frets. Something cool to have, but never as my main bass. That would be my only argument against the Thunderbird. It the Fender universe, the MIJ's are way better than the MIM's. Given your options... you don't really have a lot of options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cpt. Spliff Posted August 30, 2012 Members Share Posted August 30, 2012 Unseen and untested ?The Jazz Special hands down. As mentioned japanese build Fenders are usually well made. On par with or better than american build ones of that era and are beyond the mexican ones.The T-bird is pure rock'n'roll and top heavy like Dolly Parton.The Hagstr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tolka Posted August 30, 2012 Members Share Posted August 30, 2012 I want: something versatile In that case, rather than the ones on your list, you might consider the G&L Tribute L2000. One of the most versatile sounding basses out there. http://www.glguitars.com/instruments/TributeSeries/basses/L-2000/index.asp Here it is demonstrated : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gonzobassman Posted August 30, 2012 Members Share Posted August 30, 2012 The Thunderbird isn't really a Thunderbird...Its an Epiphone Thunderbird COPY!!! No comparison at all.Not bitching(really),just saying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boytbpc Posted August 30, 2012 Author Members Share Posted August 30, 2012 Going to see a mystery "GK 5 string bass" that the owner knows nothing about. Hopefully I didn't get raped and murdered, or murdered and raped. EDIT: Nevermind, apparently a cheap chinese import bass that was sold at a lot of stores in Montreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members perrydabassman Posted August 31, 2012 Members Share Posted August 31, 2012 Stay away from the Epiphone!!! +1 on that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jazzneck Posted September 2, 2012 Members Share Posted September 2, 2012 The Power Jazz and if not the 2005 MIM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted September 2, 2012 Members Share Posted September 2, 2012 I want: something versatile (able to handle modern rock/classic rock/alt-country/etc), not too pointy, and not {censored}ty.Epiphone Thunderbird Pro IV + $150Fender Standard Jazz Bass 2005 (MIM)Fender Power Jazz Bass Special (1989)Hagstrom 8 string bass Nix to the T-bird and the Hagstrom. The Epi version sounds nothing like the Gibson original. As for the H8, Isaac42 is going to kill me for saying this, but they're not very versatile. I'd go with either Fender, and would pick the Fender Power Jazz Bass Special if you're looking for versatile tones. YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted September 3, 2012 Members Share Posted September 3, 2012 Power Jazz all the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators isaac42 Posted September 3, 2012 Moderators Share Posted September 3, 2012 Nix to the T-bird and the Hagstrom. The Epi version sounds nothing like the Gibson original. As for the H8, Isaac42 is going to kill me for saying this, but they're not very versatile.I'd go with either Fender, and would pick the Fender Power Jazz Bass Special if you're looking for versatile tones. YMMV Why would I kill you for saying that? After all, I said much the same thing myself up the thread a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boytbpc Posted September 3, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 3, 2012 Final question, how awesome/lame is the power jazz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted September 3, 2012 Members Share Posted September 3, 2012 Final question, how awesome/lame is the power jazz? They're excellent basses - think Duff during GnR's prime... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted September 3, 2012 Members Share Posted September 3, 2012 Power Jazz all the way Yup - best choice of the bunch... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boytbpc Posted September 13, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 13, 2012 I ended up not going with any of them, because I found a Schecter Stilletto Deluxe 4 for $75. I figured that will get me through until I find out if I want to upgrade, which if I do, will be a big jump. Thanks for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted September 13, 2012 Members Share Posted September 13, 2012 Why would I kill you for saying that? After all, I said much the same thing myself up the thread a bit. Yeah, but I wasn't paying attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boxofrocks Posted September 16, 2012 Members Share Posted September 16, 2012 I would have went for the MIJ Fender. In a second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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