Bigwan

Afraid you're peeing upriver with this one. I wouldn't attempt this on ANY amp (and I'm an electronic engineer!). Just too much to take into consideration. With the speaker farting out it may be what's holding you back and a more efficient cab would certainly help. I'd start there. You obviously like the Ampeg sound, so if you decide to go for something louder then maybe one of their newer offerings, like the PF500. Saw one sell used locally for £170 quid last week.

Tried the mid-tan kiwi polish on the HB PB50 neck. Other than adding a bit of a sheen it didn't do much, if anything, for the colour.

I also have a Deco HB Uke bass. In all honesty I think it's better built than the Kala U-bass I also have... At least it plays in tune...

[quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1488414148' post='3248828'] So jealous. [/quote] +1 to that! Health to enjoy sir!

[quote name='BassApprentice' timestamp='1488203052' post='3246711'] Ah thanks Bigwan! I'll get to rewiring mine tonight. Also I'm not convinced the neck on mine is quite right so may ask for some comparison pictures from yours if that's ok? Of course I'll do my own investigation on it first. Thanks again. [/quote] Fretwork on mine is atrocious. High frets everywhere! The tongue on the end of the neck of mine is thicker than I think it should be, so sits proud of the front of the body by about 4-5mm. Shout if you want pics of anything.

If I recall correctly the electronics are the standard jazz configuration (since a picture is equal to a thousand words I'd suggest you google jazz bass wiring). I'll check this again tonight. This is one of the very few active basses where the actual pickups are active - there is no separate preamp. The red cables from the pickups are connected to the +ve of the battery. -ve of the battery goes to the ring connection on the jack output. I actually have the neck off mine at the minute, masked up and ready for a fret level and dress. Might get to it some day this week... Edit: Don't know the value of the pots or cap in the circuit, but it'll be wired like this [url="http://s362.photobucket.com/user/Br0theralex/media/active_soapbar.jpg.html"][/url]

Why don't you want a squier? The classic vibe series is outstanding, although I think they're discontinued now. Also look at the Sire V7. Excellent basses at any money. Or the Yamaha BB series (424 or 424X) if you'd prefer something more "traditional" than the TRBX. You should be able to find used example of each wherever you are in the country as they've both sold very well.

Bring another bass, make it sound poo, job done, they'll welcome back the Yamaha...

Making a name for himself. Dublin based. Active on Bassist Ireland Facebook page. Shows off a lot of custom commission work on FB. Seems a good guy and lots of positive reports of his work if you look in the right place.

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1487830608' post='3243265'] Why on earth would you want to spend that sort of money on a Fender. ?? There are so many companies that do it so much better. Don't get sucked into the Fender Vintage (its amazing because its old) thing. I'm sure it MIGHT be. but for that sort of money Alleva Coppolo, Sadowsky, Moon, Nordstrand, etc etc do it sooooo much better. Ive played a 63 Fender and it was really great. Ive played an Alleva Copplo and it was just as great. On the other side, Ive played a Harley Benton with an East preamp, was also great. Its not £3000 difference [/quote] If we were talking modern Fender I might agree with you (not from the last 8 years though... seem to have got their act together somewhat), but one of the top 3 basses I've ever played was a friend's refinished mid-60's Fender P (for completeness the other 2 were a Fodera 5 and the Scarbee Celinder J Update 4 that was owned by a few guys here over the years). If it has to be a jazz I'd be looking at Celinder if it were me...

[quote name='tom5string' timestamp='1487833649' post='3243273'] No matter what that is: the price is WAY too high imo [/quote] No different to all their used bass prices then. Especially on Warwicks. They had a Streamer 4LX on their Facebook page for a grand the other day!

[quote name='Jazzjames' timestamp='1487686429' post='3241817'] If we're talking about that kind of money and they're going to make simple errors like 'there' instead of 'their', I would go elsewhere. Edit: maybe I'm being a bit harsh here. [/quote] 80% of degree educated electronic engineers can't spell in my experience (18 years in the industry). Don't even get me started on their grammar! The younger they are, the worse it gets.

[quote name='ped' timestamp='1487514877' post='3240353'] Fancy joining them? [/quote] Classic... and pretty deserving...

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1487264384' post='3238498'] £620 for a brand new ACG - good buy for somebody. Was it you Bigwan? [/quote] It was indeed. Looking forward to getting my mitts on it!

In a way everything I've ever sold... mostly because I lost money on them! Except the Wal and it was a total pig! Only bass I truly regret selling was an abused SQ Squier (only other bass I've made money on!). Looked like somebody had been trailing it round a car park by the strap, but it was light, resonant, nice neck and sounded glorious. Tried to buy it back but the guy was having none of it, and I don't blame him!

Come to me....

This is why I can't take anything BRX says seriously...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172528877300 Pickup only or I may have been tempted...