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 Post subject: A $$$ but sexy MJ4 that I just felt like posting
PostPosted: April 20th, 2016, 7:15 am 
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At this price you might as well order to your own preferred specs, but I think it's damn cool, right down to the black nut:

https://www.adkguitar.com/collections/b ... ctric-bass


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PostPosted: April 20th, 2016, 8:23 am 
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That's about the right price for a new MJ-4 with every option under the sun. I know because that's what I did with mine! :lol:

I paid slightly less for mine, and rather than having a premium finish and matching headstock (about the only upgrades I didn't get), mine has stainless frets.

... and a reversed headstock ... and neck binding

Anyway, the MJ-4 is a sweet bass. I can't imagine anybody who likes jazz basses would be less than delighted with it.

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I never really "got" what a Rick is capable of until I ran it stereo a few times in my college band. We used to call it the "Piano of Doom". You get all the bottom and all the top in total a**kicking mode.


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PostPosted: April 20th, 2016, 8:32 am 
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Does yours have the bi-coil? If so, any thoughts on it? Was it an option or standard?


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PostPosted: April 20th, 2016, 9:12 am 
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Bi-coil are standard on the MJ-4.

I'm actually not certain if they'll build them with the standard JB-2 An5 vintage style pickups.


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PostPosted: January 25th, 2021, 3:42 pm 
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This might be the same bass. More attractive price now:

[Edit: I posted the wrong link before]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/G-L-Left-Hande ... 4454234238


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PostPosted: January 25th, 2021, 7:23 pm 
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That is the old Adirondack site. The inventory there is outdated.

... I may have learned that the hard way. :lol:

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I never really "got" what a Rick is capable of until I ran it stereo a few times in my college band. We used to call it the "Piano of Doom". You get all the bottom and all the top in total a**kicking mode.


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I've tried several times to contact ADK, and I've never gotten a reply, same with Jerry's guitars. I guess if I ever want something from them, a call is best.

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PostPosted: January 26th, 2021, 8:34 am 
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I'm an idiot. I posted the wrong link. It's on eBay now.

(Yes, I know ADK has a new site, and that one was left up for posterity or whatever and doesn't at all reflect their current stock.)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/G-L-Left-Hande ... 4454234238

And here's a good link to the original listing:

https://adirondackguitar.com/lefty/g_l/bass/mj4_bb.htm


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PostPosted: January 27th, 2021, 7:29 pm 
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I remember seeing this bass on that ADK site when I did an image search for "left MJ-4" or whatever. I told myself I would snatch it up if it ever came up for sale, and here it is!

The thing is, I am not thrilled with my tone at the moment, so I am not as excited to drop the money on a second MJ-4.

On the other hand, with as much tone-shaping equipment as I have, there has to be a way for me to get the sound I am looking for out of my MJ-4...

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I never really "got" what a Rick is capable of until I ran it stereo a few times in my college band. We used to call it the "Piano of Doom". You get all the bottom and all the top in total a**kicking mode.


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You've had that beauty for a while, no?

My philosophy is that if the raw signal from the bass doesn't wow me, it's not worth keeping. Despite lusting after a Kiloton for a year, and then waiting 11 months after paying the deposit, I unloaded it after less than a year. I have some nice gear, and I tried different settings for EQ and drive, but the raw materials just weren't there. I lost a few bucks, but now I have a Stingray Special HH that I freaking love.

My SB-2, on the other hand, I can plug straight into my interface and be in heaven. I can EQ and distort and it still sounds great because it already sounded great.


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tim wrote:

My philosophy is that if the raw signal from the bass doesn't wow me, it's not worth keeping.

My SB-2, on the other hand, I can plug straight into my interface and be in heaven. I can EQ and distort and it still sounds great because it already sounded great.


Words to live by!


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tim wrote:

My philosophy is that if the raw signal from the bass doesn't wow me, it's not worth keeping.

My SB-2, on the other hand, I can plug straight into my interface and be in heaven. I can EQ and distort and it still sounds great because it already sounded great.


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What he said :geek:


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Paulo, I didn’t know you bought this!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/255468297785

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Paulo, I didn’t know you bought this!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/255468297785


I did! Always wanted to try one but I prefer my 1st gen SB-2 and Lynx. Not enough room for all!


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superheavydeathmetal wrote:
Paulo, I didn’t know you bought this!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/255468297785


We don't know half of what Paulo buys :lol:
And before you know it he'll start stalking you through Whatsapp and go "Pssst. Hey! Remember that one bass you once said you were lusting after? Yeah, that one. I have one right here. Fancy a trade?"

I know this for a fact, because it happened to me and I got an update by email from USPS last night that it's currently in transit. Paulo the Enabler strikes again! :lol:
(not this G&L, but something quite different!)

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