Huw Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 I bought this bass a couple of years ago now... must have been some time in '07. So I'd say its almost exactly 2 years old. It's got its fair share of bumps and bruises (buckle rash, couple of paint chips), but it's all aesthetic still plays really well. However, the bass still looks absolutely gorgeous and if I could afford to, I'd keep it on its looks alone. This is the Japan only non-export model (which in my opinion looks one hundred times better than the other ones) which means it's got chrome knobs (neck vol, bridge vol, tone), control panel and tuners, a 3 ply (black-white-black) scratch plate and a curved radius top. The finish is black with a cream binding and a matching black headstock. I repeat... it looks great.The neck is pretty narrow, even narrower than the Mexican made Jazz basses and more like the Highway One Jazzes, great for speedy playing.Sound wise, despite the name, it actually sounds more like a Precision due to the P pickup in the 'neck' position, however when you roll in the bridge J pickup it fattens up the sound nicely. Roll it off and you have yourself a true P sound. If you roll the J up to about 3/4+ it gives you pretty nice gritty P sound with a fat bottom end. Only prolem is you can't get a true J sound out of it. On the subject of pickups I replaced the (pretty weak) stock pickups with new Wizard pickups. Its a custom wind kinda... basically it's the tumper in the bridge with whatever is used in the PJ combo set. These have bettered the tone tenfold!My reasons for selling is that after trying out a fer Jazz basses I've realised they are totally what I'm after. I'd be looking for any kind of Fender Jazz (MIM, MIA or highway one - preferably the latter two!), Lakland or any other cool jazz bass. I'd really like an olympic/arctic white one, but I'm open to anything, finish will come second if I'm getting a good deal!replies here or pms please. May accept cash if price is right prolly around the 500 mark ( i know it's high, but I'd rather trade or p/x it). i'll get some pics to entice you!Thanks,HuwP.S Crafted in Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Posted June 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Me and my bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewarden Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 If its not gone end of month is my birthday present Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Posted June 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Cool, thought you might be into it. I might just keep it for you if there is no other takers.Also, the pickups were installed by my pal Matt who is great at this kind of thing and is very reliable. He also set up the bass for me.I think there is a little earthing problem with it, but I'll probably get that sorted out soon.Most of the Aerodynes I've seen seem to be going for 500, but they are the regular export models with stock pickups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Posted June 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 I think there is a little earthing problem with it, but I'll probably get that sorted out soon.I think the earthing problem is actually in my power supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unbroken Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Me and my bass.i never knew you were ross and you played a gibson SG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Posted June 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 i never knew you were ross and you played a gibson SG.I checked the link, it worked for me... strange!Entire bassBodyHeadstockThe strings are back on, i was just giving it a clean.The rest of the pics can be foundat PhotobucketThere is quite a few dings/chips etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Posted June 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Going away for a week so replies will probably be sporadic if at all.Please somebody buy/swap a bass with me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodyRATM Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 I'll bump this for Huw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewarden Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 If its not gone end of month is my birthday presentAnd graduation present.you using this on thursday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Posted June 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 And graduation present.you using this on thursday?Yeah! With the mesa, it came through today. well chuffed. Hopefully I'll get a decent sound before Thurs.If I deceide to get a Mexican I'll prolly not give it up, but if I go for something better (highway one/jap/american) I'll sell/trade (if/when I have the cash to do so). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewarden Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 If I deceide to get a Mexican I'll prolly not give it up, but if I go for something better (highway one/jap/american) I'll sell/trade (if/when I have the cash to do so).Fair enough.Let me know what the craic is with this and the other bass (as I quite fancy that too).Bottom line is I will be looking for a new bass end of month and both are making me moist, this more so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Posted June 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Fair enough.Let me know what the craic is with this and the other bass (as I quite fancy that too).Bottom line is I will be looking for a new bass end of month and both are making me moist, this more so.Righto! The end of the month may lend itself to an upgrade in which case I'll prolly sell. I'll keep you in the know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Posted June 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 Righto! The end of the month may lend itself to an upgrade in which case I'll prolly sell. I'll keep you in the know.The end of the month is fast approaching and I think I'd like to sell this, reply here or PM if interested. Price is negotiable now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Posted June 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 475 and I'll deliver it to where you are (aberdeenshire).The pickups in this have been upgraded, much better than the Japanese stock ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Posted June 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 four hundred and fifty?PLZ somebody buy this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Posted June 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 four hundred and fifty?PLZ somebody buy this. to the top.tryouts, offers, trades welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_Victory Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 i love these basses, jason black of hot water music uses one and its awesomewhat sorta trade would you be after? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Posted July 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 i love these basses, jason black of hot water music uses one and its awesomewhat sorta trade would you be after?yup, a lot of people use 'em! the only ones that spring to mind are the boy from Foals and the guy from Lemuria (not anymore though).emmm, preferably for a jazz bass, what have you got?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Easy Wishes Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 I would like this and have a Fender mex Jazz in 'midnight wine' I'd be willing to trade (+ cash depending on what deal we can thrash out if you're interested ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Posted July 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 I would like this and have a Fender mex Jazz in 'midnight wine' I'd be willing to trade (+ cash depending on what deal we can thrash out if you're interested ).Sounds good, but I'm really after a more high end Jazz... like HW1, Japanese or USA.PM'd you though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Posted July 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 425 pounds sterling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraser Mac Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Bump, my mate has one of the standards and its awesome, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Posted July 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Four Hundred?Includes gig bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Posted July 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 top/bump etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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