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[quote name='markytbass' post='35961' date='Jul 23 2007, 03:40 PM']Thanks. It's the cort, I bought a sheet of brass 1.2mm thick of the bay for the scratch plate. I also bought a 2nd hand MM style bucker which has a much better output and had 4 wires so I was able to fit a series/parallel switch. I removed the single coil J pup as I never used it and it sounded tinny, so no use for a blend pot. It also has a bone nut and a gotoh bridge. I don't know were the humbucker was from nor did the guy I bought it off but it has polished pole pieces and sounds nice.[/quote] Groovy, you've done a great job.

Poll me P.S. fingers

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=300133551746&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=020"]Here's[/url] a Jazz VM 300133551746 -- Other brands/basses to consider: OLP, SUB, Aria Pro II, Toby Pro.

[quote name='markytbass' post='35646' date='Jul 22 2007, 06:48 PM']Over the years I have owned these, and regret selling nearly all. 1. Japanese Fender Presision, sunburst later resprayed azure blue (at Morgan Motors Malvern)(P.xd for Fernandes). 2. Bass Clollection 301, metallic pink (P.xd for below). 3. 1978 USA presicion, vintage white(well more banana yellow) black sp. (sold, needed money). 4. Fernandes Jazz, black (defretted and fitted an S1 switch)(sold to move house). 5. Wesley bass, black (all I could afford at the time)(sold). 6. Cort GB34a, sunburst, still got it, (fitted new p,up a series/parallel switch and gotoh bridge). 7. Yamaha BB414, black (still got it).[/quote] What's that in your avatar? It's tasty.

[quote name='EdwardHimself' post='35414' date='Jul 21 2007, 11:01 PM']that's pretty much the only pic ur likely to find anywhere. [attachment=1322:P3110002.JPG] i didn't use a flash in this pic- it really is that shiny. And if ur lucky u might find one with both p/u covers on it. Mine came with the bridge cover but i put some new strings on it and the ball ends were too big for it note how the finger rest is actually on the right side for fingerstyle playing. oh and who doesn't talk to themselves- really?[/quote] She's very pretty, and I'm very jealous. My search has turned up some 20 odd Japanese brands that make the bass, Bassassin has been a big help.

Cheers Ed! Any piccies on BC? [quote name='paul, the' post='32575' date='Jul 16 2007, 04:24 PM']I wonder what amp he used.[/quote] Acoustic I think. (I'm talking to myself now. So what's new?) (Stop it! ) (Grr)

Hey Ash, love to hear someone sounding so serious about music at 15. Nice to meet you, paul.

Used? New? Ebay?

170130634587 There is a piezo pick up in the bridge which is amplified through an active circuit (requires 9 volt battery) and can be output through the internal speaker, which works fine for practise or accompanying an acoustic guitar at home, or can be connected to an amplifier via the jack socket. Sound is remarkably deep and authentic bass through an amp.

I've done it. I liked it, good job.

Ahem [url="http://rapidshare.com/files/32629542/Essential_JP.pdf"]http://rapidshare.com/files/32629542/Essential_JP.pdf[/url] Practice, practice, practice.

[quote name='ped' post='34634' date='Jul 20 2007, 01:38 PM'][groovy banner ads][/quote] These are great. I'm sure it's already been mentioned, but I often talk to other bassists as gigs. I'd happily hand out a couple of business cards if given a nice template. Makes for conversation too. paul.

[quote name='Bassassin' post='34962' date='Jul 20 2007, 09:35 PM']Is this a purely theoretical Aria Pro Jazz or has my JapCrapSense temporarily deserted me? Seriously? I'll be as quiet as a wee church mouse. [i]If [/i]I like the look of it.... J.[/quote] Ahpem.

Trying to play "[url="http://www.theartthieves.com/mediafiles/Kurt%20Personal/Stevie%20Wonder/09%20-%20He's%20Misstra%20Know-It-All.mp3"]He's Misstra Know-It-All[/url]" right now. Of course the music I'm reading is a semi-tone sharp as well as the fact that I'm trying to visualize the treble clef as a bass clef - i.e, what would that be on bass clef minus a note. Then flattening it and trying to play it on a piano. Witch is about 6th nature to me. My brain can't cope. I'd love to be able to do what you can do Mikey D, but I don't think I have it in me. Do you have a good ear and voice as well?

How much will it cost to keep you quiet if an Aria Pro Jazz come up on Ebay? No. Seriously.

BVT Although I would love them if they actually made a tube amp. But virtual tube.. I can't argue though as I have a BDI 21 which to my naive nerves of tone, sounds furking fantastic (with mute). Go on you crazy Germans. Make a valve amp.

Third in the list. Striving for first.

Welcome Andy, it's nice to see some modest gear. What music are you in to?

"My Guy" Not really a solo - but you get what I mean. I know [i]I[/i] can't play it.

[quote name='EdwardHimself' post='34618' date='Jul 20 2007, 01:15 PM']i think sum1 whatches QI...[/quote] Well spotted.

There's so many that make me wanna talk like a black man but I can't think of one. "I Wish" is an obvious one. "Your Love Keeps Lifting Me" - Jackie Wilson I'll be coming back here though.

[quote name='nivek' post='30198' date='Jul 11 2007, 10:37 AM']My Hemgé Singlecut 6 : First contact : [/quote] Oh my!

Now I'm a recruiter! I thought you were already a member when I saw your add on here. Welcome, enjoy our inexpensive comestibles.

Shh, don't let the northerners find out our true sordid colours.

[quote name='Tinman' post='34273' date='Jul 19 2007, 06:27 PM']I don't think you need to be apologising Paul , I for one am in the same situation as you and I'm sure there are many others that a P just doesn't suit.[/quote] A P-Special is my solution! I prefer the tone as well to the '62 Reissue I had. 1/3 of the price to boot.