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[quote name='redstriper' post='860363' date='Jun 7 2010, 09:17 PM']I don't know what's in me tea, but I'm seeing triple.......... I've never found a precision with as much low end as my old jazz - they do thump though. BTW - are you getting the L2000 from purpleturtle or sounds great?[/quote] True, Robbie and his Jazz do it for me every time. The P can be a bit middy, but if you pluck it near the end of the neck it does the trick. No, I'm in the process of doing a deal with another BC member. It's never done till it's done, but it's still on the cards. Never actually played one, but the reviews are good I hear. I have however tried a Tribute version that Greeneking had a while back and loved it to bits.

Such a good post, I had to say it three times .

[quote name='yourchoiceguitar' post='859695' date='Jun 7 2010, 11:44 AM']Basically I have a small site and want to have USA company based items on the site, such as Bartolini etc - stuff that isnt easily available in the UK.[/quote] You could always try Villex. Extraordinary pickups, and the european arm of the company seems to have dissapeared at the moment. I assume they're still available, and they were the best Jazz pups I've ever used.

I'm on the verge of picking up a G&L USA L2000, so all that info's been very useful. I understand there are issues with a bit of buzz from the pups on some early models, don't if that's true? Either way, I'm looking forward to trying one out in the next couple of days. In my case the low thump I need for dub stuff is covered with my Precision fitted with flats, so I'm hoping for some bright honk from the L2000.

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I won't lend anything, ever, period. But then I am a miserable old tw*t. Does that help at all?

I only know of them because I'm a Danny Gatton fan, and he had them in his Telecaster. I have no idea about the bass pickups, but the Telecaster ones are meant to be outstanding, but quite pricey. I also understood there was a waiting list to get them made too. Very good pickups I believe.

Very sad. I'm happy to chip in too, Mick's a major influence on me.

[quote name='Randy_Marsh' post='660481' date='Nov 20 2009, 08:18 PM']I've always really wanted to go to one so was just wondering if there was one on the cards?[/quote] If you're refering to a more personal bash like the ones we have across the country, the last one I went to was in Lytham St Annes a handful of years ago. No idea if there's any more planned, but Bassday in November is the one to get to.

In no particular order, the best 5 basses I've ever owned: Kinal MK-5 1978 Fender Precision Overwater Progress 3 Deluxe 5 1985 Yamaha BB 3000S Musicman Stingray. Honourable mentions to an Ibanez K5, my current MIJ Squier Precision, and two Laklands, a DJ4 and a JO4, brilliant basses one and all. Wish I still had every one of them.

Not a JV, but a 1990 K series MIJ Squier, easily the best Precision [i]I've[/i] ever played, and only 200 quid from the bay. Beautiful neck, [i]big[/i] tone and lovely with flats. I defy any JV to be 800 quid better than this: If I could find it's Jazz brother I'd be happier than a pig in sh*t.

Outstanding sir. Wish I could've had your CAR one, it would've sat nicely next to my Precision........with flats on.

I'd give both of my testicles, a leg, and a kidney for that set up, and you could make a very tasty pie with the proceeds.

Yum, perfect set up, you'll never need anything else. I could be in the market for a new bass shortly, and now I'm thinking 75 RI Jazz too!