Linus27

My Fender Precision USA in Olympic White with Rosewood Neck - Serial No. Z8156183. I think it's a 2008. I sold it on here a few years back but can't track it down sadly Would love to get it back. [URL=http://s85.photobucket.com/user/Linus27uk/media/Bass/Precision_zps2abc68cb.jpg.html][IMG]http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k46/Linus27uk/Bass/Precision_zps2abc68cb.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

I think for me, my number one album I totally adore, musically, tonally and production is Talk Talk - The Colour of Spring. I think Supertramp - Breakfast in America would also be included. Simple Minds - Street Fighting Years is also a great album.

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1398630681' post='2436048'] The Fender TV15. Which unfortunately is no longer produced by Fender because it was too big, too heavy and not loud enough. But it sure was purty [center][attachment=161433:Fender-Bassman-TV-Duo-Ten.jpg][/center] [/quote] Yep, I would probably go with this. I love the retro look.

Ok, just read about this on the below link. http://www.whathifi.com/news/high-resolution-audio-everything-you-need-to-know

[quote name='BassBod' timestamp='1398551029' post='2435268'] Yes, I think they are probably right. It does seem daft to have music pegged at CD quality, when downloading allows an immediate higher platform and removes the waste of physical distribution. [/quote] Ok, this has got me interested. What format is available as a download that is higher quality than CD and what media player would I use to play it? I used to go to the various HiFi shows with my dad and it was always NAD separates and Monitor Audio speakers that sounded the best. My current setup is NAD amp an CD with Eltax bookshelf speakers. Not heard anything better. If there is better format than CD now then I would be interested. I believe mp3's are compressed to buggery.

[quote name='budget bassist' timestamp='1384897520' post='2282143'] My newly acquired SUB [/quote] That is stunning.

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1389409052' post='2334004'] I absolutely love this. i thought Anita Baker could sing. i think she is fabulous [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKtqTYSOBCg[/media] [/quote] I remember when they used this version for a cancer advert on TV. Gave me goose bumps every time as it was so sad and emotional.

[quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1389449310' post='2334271'] Ah yes, one of my all time fave female vocal performances. She does a great People get Ready too. If you like girly vocals, have a look at this below - its absolutely effortless. Real stripped back and raw. Theres also version filmed on a rooftop in London where Hayley has a chest infection and the rasp even sounds great! [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVybZvrIbOM[/media] [/quote] Thanks for posting, really big Paramore fan and I love that song.

Well this is probably the sweetest voice I have heard. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuglvdPZ-JU

[quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1389178731' post='2330854'] Is this the same bass Michael? [url="http://www.theguitaremporium.com/Fender-Japan-JB66B-FJ-JB66B.htm"]http://www.theguitar...6B-FJ-JB66B.htm[/url] [/quote] Hi Hutton, yes and no...... I think The bass is a Japanese JB66B but is part of a Fender Special Run where only a limited amount of 132 were released to the US. I can't find any info if any were released to any other terrortories. The one you have posted is just the one sold in Japan. Spec wise, they are exactly the same I think apart from pickups and colour. My one has Fender Vintage Jazz pickups where the one you have posted just has Fender Japan Jazz pickups. I know some Japanese Jazz basses came with vintage USA Jazz pickups and some have just the Fender Japan Jazz pickups. I have no idea what my ones are apart from they are vintage. My bass I believe is only available in white where as the one sold in Japan is available in white, black, blue and maybe a few other colours. To sum up, it is basically the same apart from mine is a Fender FSR model and I believe the pickups are different.

[quote name='njr911' timestamp='1389170124' post='2330748'] *Still want* with love from NeilR [/quote] Hey Neil, still got with love from Linus27 (SELOC)

Thanks everyone, it really is a wonderful bass. If anyone has an more info on this bass then please share as any info seems to be non-existent. It seems the bass is basically a Japanese JB66B bass but is a Fender's FSR (Fender Special Run) where Fender US has allowed a limited amount to be imported from Japan and sold in the US. I know 132 were imported into the states but I have no idea how many were available to Europe or the UK or at all. The spec also says it has Vintage Japan pickups but are these the JB VINTAGE (USA) as sold on some of the other Japan Fender Jazz basses or are they something else? So any info is really appreciated.

These are my current settings for the Reidmar and with one CL112. [u][b]Fender Jazz[/b][/u] Character = off Gain = 2 o'c Comp/Limit = 9 o'c Bass = 12 o'c Middle = 2 o’c Freq = 3 o’c Treble = 1 o’c Bright = Off [u][b]Stingray 2EQ[/b][/u] Character = off Gain = 11 o'c Comp/Limit = 11 o’c Bass = 12 o'c Middle = 1 o’c Freq = 2 o’c Treble = 11 o’c Bright = 12 o'c

Hey Hutton, nice to hear from you. It really is a wonderful bass. Not sure it sounds any better than your US standard Jazz but I bet it looks nicer Take care matey.

[quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1388217301' post='2319498'] I'm really not sure why anyone would fit flats to any bass....they don't do it for me. [/quote] I am of this general opinion until I played Old Horse Murphy's Tony Franklin fretless which had flats. It sounded amazing.

Thanks for all the tips and info everyone. I think a new wiring kit is the best step to take first. Both volume pots seem to be working as they should, comparing it to my Fender Jazz. The tone is only making a subtle difference moving from both extremes.

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1388415822' post='2321722'] Those pups aren't usually quiet are they. Think I would try another set of pups in the first instance or at least get the barts checked out. Have you tested them with a meter? [/quote] Never actually considered if something was wrong with the pickups. They have been on the bass since 1989 and only really noticed it recently as I have been switching between this bass which is fretless and a fretted bass live.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1388411299' post='2321663'] Turn up the input gain on your amp. [/quote] Then I would have to keep adjusting the gain when I swap basses over. Don't have the problem switching between other basses, just this one is much quieter.