Members barneyc4 Posted September 25, 2007 Members Posted September 25, 2007 Thats Brian Marshall from Alter Bridge Whats the model? Looks like a 5 string j-bass. It could be a something else.
Members tylytle Posted September 25, 2007 Members Posted September 25, 2007 Looks like the active 5er.
Members barneyc4 Posted September 25, 2007 Author Members Posted September 25, 2007 Looks like the active 5er. model please:)
Members Billystrat Posted September 25, 2007 Members Posted September 25, 2007 I think they call most of their active bass models, Deluxe. I'd say American Deluxe 5 string. I know this guy plays some wild basses. Back when he played in Creed he had a Greyburst Jazz with a mirrored guard. Yeah I just admitted I went to a Creed show!!!
Members barneyc4 Posted September 25, 2007 Author Members Posted September 25, 2007 How was his tone?!
Members barneyc4 Posted September 25, 2007 Author Members Posted September 25, 2007 are you sure its an active bass? I can't find it here: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/navigation/fender-guitars-music-gear-apparel-5-string-electric-bass-guitars?N=100001+306314+200984
Members i_wanna_les_paul Posted September 25, 2007 Members Posted September 25, 2007 Looks like this. Sort of. Kinda... Edit: Looks like it could be a Mexican version.
Members bassgirl9 Posted September 25, 2007 Members Posted September 25, 2007 Thats Brian Marshall from Alter BridgeWhats the model? Looks like a 5 string j-bass. It could be a something else. Good question. Generally with the American models the G string's machine head is on the other side of the headstock, in't it? I guess it could be a standard with an upgraded pickguard.... but it looks like there's an extra knob on it.... I can't imagine he'd be playing a standard... I dunno
Members fretless Posted September 25, 2007 Members Posted September 25, 2007 Good question. Generally with the American models the G string's machine head is on the other side of the headstock, in't it? I guess it could be a standard with an upgraded pickguard.... but it looks like there's an extra knob on it.... I can't imagine he'd be playing a standard... I dunno IIRC all their 5'vers are inline .
Members bassgirl9 Posted September 25, 2007 Members Posted September 25, 2007 It s also a 2 colour sunburst. Dont they usually do a 3 colour on a deluxe model?
Members davis1 Posted September 25, 2007 Members Posted September 25, 2007 Alter Bridge sucks something fierce.
Members Thumper Posted September 25, 2007 Members Posted September 25, 2007 Looks like this. Yes...apart from the headstock. The first Jazz Bass 5ers had a five-in-a-row tuner arrangement. Fender switched to a 4 + 1 headstock design after customers complained about neck-dive. I'd guess it's an MIA Jazz Bass 5 circa early/mid '90s. IIRC Fender used the spaghetti logo on that particular model. The maple board is a bit unusual, but I like it.
Members bassgirl9 Posted September 25, 2007 Members Posted September 25, 2007 IIRC all their 5'vers are inline . My standard (Mexi) was, but this one isn't http://www.fender.com/products//search.php?partno=0193560700
Members bassgirl9 Posted September 26, 2007 Members Posted September 26, 2007 Yes...apart from the headstock. The first Jazz Bass 5ers had a five-in-a-row tuner arrangement. Fender switched to a 4 + 1 headstock design after customers complained about neck-dive. I'd guess it's an MIA Jazz Bass 5 circa early/mid '90s. IIRC Fender used the spaghetti logo on that particular model. The maple board is a bit unusual, but I like it. Yeah that was the other thing, I'm havin' a hard time finding something similar with a maple neck. I'm guessing it's a custom job.
Members fretless Posted September 26, 2007 Members Posted September 26, 2007 My standard (Mexi) was, but this one isn't http://www.fender.com/products//search.php?partno=0193560700 oh yeah , looks like a Roscoe Beck inspired neck . oh well forget it :lol:
Members bassgirl9 Posted September 26, 2007 Members Posted September 26, 2007 oh yeah , looks like a Roscoe Beck inspired neck . oh well forget it :lol: At any rate I got rid of mine. It was too heavy, played like pig, and the neck was way too wide. (That sounds funny now that I play an upright. Ha ha.)
Members SpaceGhost Posted September 26, 2007 Members Posted September 26, 2007 Looks like this. Sort of. Kinda... Edit: Looks like it could be a Mexican version. It's not a mexican, I think, because mexican Fenders only come with Rosewood fingerboards.
Members barneyc4 Posted September 26, 2007 Author Members Posted September 26, 2007 so is it active or passive?
Members 82Daion Posted September 26, 2007 Members Posted September 26, 2007 so is it active or passive? It's active. Too many knobs to be passive. My guess is a custom shop model.
Members GRANKOR Posted September 26, 2007 Members Posted September 26, 2007 I'm surprised no one suggested a Custom Shop model
Moderators Kindness Posted September 26, 2007 Moderators Posted September 26, 2007 Why doesn't someone suggest a custom shop model?
Members jasper383 Posted September 26, 2007 Members Posted September 26, 2007 Yes...apart from the headstock. The first Jazz Bass 5ers had a five-in-a-row tuner arrangement. Fender switched to a 4 + 1 headstock design after customers complained about neck-dive. I'd guess it's an MIA Jazz Bass 5 circa early/mid '90s. IIRC Fender used the spaghetti logo on that particular model. The maple board is a bit unusual, but I like it. How would changing the arrangement of tuners affect neck dive? You still have 5 tuners out there.
Members RIC N BACKER Posted September 26, 2007 Members Posted September 26, 2007 I dont know but have you gone to the fender website? the 5's they show there do not have the tuning pegs in a row http://www.fender.com/products//search.php?partno=0193560700 the MIMs tuners are in line but the one in your post is different Keys and neck wood http://www.fender.com/products/prod_images/basses/0136600332_xl.jpg
Members GRANKOR Posted September 26, 2007 Members Posted September 26, 2007 that's a recent change RIC N BACKER
Members RIC N BACKER Posted September 26, 2007 Members Posted September 26, 2007 that's a recent change RIC N BACKER thats why my handle is Ric N Backer lol
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