Members RIC N BACKER Posted August 8, 2007 Members Share Posted August 8, 2007 so I have had it now5 days and only really got to get on it last night like normal. the build quality of this Bass is really nice the playability of it is very nice the sound is typical Fender (='s good) I really like the feel. I would go so far as to say that it is close to the quality of my Ric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Unknown Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 so I have had it now5 days and only really got to get on it last night like normal.the build quality of this Bass is really nicethe playability of it is very nicethe sound is typical Fender (='s good)I really like the feel. I would go so far as to say that it is close to the quality of my Ric. Nice to read that... I might be in the market for a J-bass... and the Marcus Miller so far caught my attention... I might check the Geddy too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassist31588 Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 Nice to read that... I might be in the market for a J-bass... and the Marcus Miller so far caught my attention... I might check the Geddy too... :lol:Do it. Both are great basses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonathan_matos5 Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 are the necks still sticky:freak: actually thats the only thing that stopped me from getting one before. i hear that they don't put that sticky lacquer on the necks anymore so maybe i should try one again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AnalogKid Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 I used to have a Geddy about 6-7 years ago. I sold it. It didn't have enough low end for me, but I loved its agressiveness and it was very well built and easy to play. I have recently found myself in the market for a Jazz bass, under $1000. Checked out the Geddy, still loved it, but somethings missing. Then I played one of these..... Game over. The Geddy is still nice, but don't sleep on the Jaguar. Same p/u's, great neck, same level of quality(they are both CIJ), almost as much growl(nothing has as much growl as a Geddy), but bigger low end. It also has more tonal options and is really sweet looking in person. As soon as I have funds, its mine!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willsellout Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 so I have had it now5 days and only really got to get on it last night like normal.the build quality of this Bass is really nicethe playability of it is very nicethe sound is typical Fender (='s good)I really like the feel. I would go so far as to say that it is close to the quality of my Ric. Well they do feel a bit similar with the lacquered neck but I remember the Ric having a bit beefier of a neck and being a bit easier to play. Although the Geddy was pretty quick as well, the Ric was a bit friendlier to my hands. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 82Daion Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 The Geddy is nice, but the Jaguar is awesome. I don't usually like Fenders, but the Jag has some great tones in it and feels excellent. You can't go wrong with either, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members johnny6644 Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 are the necks still sticky:freak:actually thats the only thing that stopped me from getting one before. i hear that they don't put that sticky lacquer on the necks anymore so maybe i should try one again. I've seriously thought about sanding down the neck of mine... yeah, sticky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Onkel Bob Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 The Geddy is still nice, but don't sleep on the Jaguar. Same p/u's, great neck, same level of quality(they are both CIJ), almost as much growl(nothing has as much growl as a Geddy), but bigger low end. Try exchanging the bridge for a Bad Ass II. The Jaguar and the Geddy are made of the same wood with the same neck and the same pups. Only differences is the bridge and the fretboard and of course the Jaguar has a few things extra... No reason why you shouldn't be able to get the Jaguar to sound as aggresive as the Geddy unless the fretboard makes that much of a difference... and then you could of course buy a Geddy as well and swap out the necks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jmb374 Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 I've seriously thought about sanding down the neck of mine... yeah, sticky. I did this about a week after I got mine. Just take some 0000 steel wool and go slowly. I did not go all the way through the finish, just took the gloss off. It took about 20 minutes and made a world of difference. Tape off your pickups, or you will be picking off steel wool for weeks. Trust me, I know... I think it would be a mistake to take off all the finish, since the back would absorb moisture while the fretboard is still sealed. It might make the neck unstable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mike fitzwell Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 I'm a fan of the gloss neck. My hands sweat pretty good during a gig and I've come to depend on that sweat for lubrication. The gloss lets it sit on the surface instead of being soaked in. I like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 The fact that Lug owns a Jag SHOULD be reason enough for everyone on the forum to run out and get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members John S. Shinal Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 The fact that Lug owns a Jag SHOULD be reason enough for everyone on the forum to run out and get one. OK, I should get a straight answer out of Das Lug - what exactly DO all the switches and thumbwheels do on a Jag Bass ? ....and for de-glazing a Fender neck, the green 3M scrub pads work great, less messy than steel wool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pickinatit Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 The Geddy is nice, but the Jaguar is awesome. I don't usually like Fenders, but the Jag has some great tones in it and feels excellent. You can't go wrong with either, though. I love the feel etc. of the Jaguar, but, I know this may seem like a shallow reason, I'm really turned off by the Red or Black as the only choice of finish. I've never like either and doubt I would ever buy those colors unless it was an absolute, can't pass it up $$ deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 I love the feel etc. of the Jaguar, but, I know this may seem like a shallow reason, I'm really turned off by the Red or Black as the only choice of finish. I've never like either and doubt I would ever buy those colors unless it was an absolute, can't pass it up $$ deal. Yeah, I don't care for those options on the Jag, either - although 3 of my 6 electric basses are currently black... Picture this: A Jag with a natural body, and Geddy neck - that'd be the ticket, IMO... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 OK, I should get a straight answer out of Das Lug - what exactly DO all the switches and thumbwheels do on a Jag Bass ?....and for de-glazing a Fender neck, the green 3M scrub pads work great, less messy than steel wool. Top horn is Avtive on/off a bass boost and treble boost wheelLower horn is bridge and neck pups on/off and a series parallel switchNormal passive volume and tone controls always work in either passive or active. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PrestiaRules Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 I love the feel etc. of the Jaguar, but, I know this may seem like a shallow reason, I'm really turned off by the Red or Black as the only choice of finish. I've never like either and doubt I would ever buy those colors unless it was an absolute, can't pass it up $$ deal. I believe Sunburst is a domestic choice in Japan...only a matter of time until it is available stateside if people request it I also thought i saw a Lake Pacid Blue option at one point but now can't find any reference to it anywhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pickinatit Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 Sunburst I could go for. Or the natural with either a black or maybe amber pick guard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thelurker Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 The fact that Lug owns a Jag SHOULD be reason enough for everyone on the forum to run. Fixed your post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members johnny6644 Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 I did this about a week after I got mine. Just take some 0000 steel wool and go slowly. I did not go all the way through the finish, just took the gloss off. It took about 20 minutes and made a world of difference. Tape off your pickups, or you will be picking off steel wool for weeks. Trust me, I know...I think it would be a mistake to take off all the finish, since the back would absorb moisture while the fretboard is still sealed. It might make the neck unstable. Yeah, I just might do that, if I decide to hang on to it a while longer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FloydianAnimal Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 Definitely feeling the Jazz basses- I just got a MIA 2004 Jazz that I'm gonna put a badass on and some EMG's. The thing is awesome though; it plays super easy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hawkhuff Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 The fact that Lug owns a Jag SHOULD be reason enough for everyone on the forum to run out and get one.+1 We don't have the money you boys in Tejas have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RIC N BACKER Posted August 9, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 Nice to read that... I might be in the market for a J-bass... and the Marcus Miller so far caught my attention... I might check the Geddy too... I tried the Marcus Miller today, I still like the Geddy. I didnt plug it in I just want to feel it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RIC N BACKER Posted August 9, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 I used to have a Geddy about 6-7 years ago. I sold it. It didn't have enough low end for me, but I loved its agressiveness and it was very well built and easy to play. I have recently found myself in the market for a Jazz bass, under $1000. Checked out the Geddy, still loved it, but somethings missing. Then I played one of these..... Game over. The Geddy is still nice, but don't sleep on the Jaguar. Same p/u's, great neck, same level of quality(they are both CIJ), almost as much growl(nothing has as much growl as a Geddy), but bigger low end. It also has more tonal options and is really sweet looking in person. As soon as I have funds, its mine!!! I did not like the looks of that bass and there are too many switches....I dont have the time to {censored} with all that...lol besides I suck enough without having to dick around with all those switches..... you are right about the low end. it isnt as deep as a P or my Ric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RIC N BACKER Posted August 9, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 are the necks still sticky:freak:actually thats the only thing that stopped me from getting one before. i hear that they don't put that sticky lacquer on the necks anymore so maybe i should try one again. Mine is not sticky..... if you mean like the Gibson Les Paul stickiness definitly no way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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