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  1. Jono Bolton
    Today I changed the jack socket on my MIM Jazz from the original stock one to a Switchcraft one. However, when I took the control plate off, having expected to see 2 wires connected to the socket, I was bit surprised to find that there was just one connected to it. If you look at the diagram below, I'm missing the one that goes to the ground tab of the socket from the top of the tone control. [attachment=22854:std_jazz_bass.jpg] Does it make a difference that that wire isn't there? I've had the bass for over 4 years now but I've never really looked at the socket before so I have to assume that it's never been there. The tab certainly looks like there's never been any solder on it.
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    Nice bass Jase, would you consider selling seperately? I was looking for a black Jazz, but I must say, I really like this!
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    I know the Stratosphere is a bit pricey, but [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/USA-Vintage-60s-RI-ROAD-WORN-Fender-Jazz-Bass-BRIDGE-62_W0QQitemZ360141077804QQihZ023QQcategoryZ41407QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem"]THIS[/url] is a bit too far. I bought one recently for £12.
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    I had a similar problem with my Jazz, which turned out be due to the fact that I'd would the string the wrong way. How I missed this, I have no idea but I decided I needed a new nut and the tech I took it to didn't spot it either, or did, and just wound it the same I had to con me out of £25. As Neepheid says, more windings sounds like the way forward. The more windings there are, the more obtuse the string angle will be, giving a better 'break' over the nut and reducing the likelihood of the string jumping out again. If that is the solution then it means you avoid forking out to see if solutions 1 or 2 will fix it, which they may not.
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    I bought [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VINTAGE-STYLE-CLOTH-COVERED-WIRE-SET-BLACK-WHITE_W0QQitemZ270349352230QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Guitar_Accessories?hash=item270349352230&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318"]THIS[/url] from ebay for doing up my Strat a wee while back.
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    Beautiful Jazz Clarky, wish I could've taken it off your hands. Have a free bump on me!
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    [s]Provisionally[/s] Definitely sold!
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    [quote name='Clockworkwar' post='439479' date='Mar 19 2009, 05:49 PM']I don't know why the didn't get back to me onm the fan thing[/quote] It sounds unusual, I've always found their customer service to be excellent
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    Bump!
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    [quote name='Clockworkwar' post='437760' date='Mar 17 2009, 08:27 PM']I thinking about making a new one and covering it in a classic tweed, no idea why, but meh.[/quote] I'd like to cover it in blue or green vinyl. Also, I emailed on tuesday about replacement feet for their cabs, and had an email back the next day.
  11. Jono Bolton
    Afternoon Basschatters! I'm thinking of moving along this Fender P Bass I acquired a couple of months back. I've decided this is not the bass for me, as I'm not really a fan of the body shape or the neck. It doesn't need to go urgently though, so I'm not too bothered if the thread is about for a bit. I bought it back in January from Clarky, who I believe bought it from Old Horse Murphy. I've not played it much in the 2 months it's been with me, and as such, it's in exactly the same condition now as it was when it arrived with me i.e. very, very good. The only addition I've made to it is putting on a Dimarzio clip lock strap, which I'll remove and put the original strap pins back on. The build quality is fantastic and the sound is top quality, some proper P Bass thud with just a hint of growl too. The main reason I don't use it is because it's an MIA, and it's all shiny and fancy and expensive, I'm basically afraid to use it in case I put a massive ding it. As a result it's in great shape, just a few of the lighest of scratches on the back and that's it. It's also light as a feather, and currentlt strung with La Bella Deep Talkin' Flats for that smooooooooooth P Bass tone. The tortoise shell scratchplate is replacement from WD that Clarky put on it, and it's much nicer than the original Fender one. The bass also comes in Fender hardcase, so shipping is a possibility. Also comes with a manual, truss rod adjuster, keys for the case and some tags as well. The pictures are courtesy of Team Clark, for which I'm very grateful. [attachment=22338:clarky_basses_119.JPG] [attachment=22339:clarky_basses_117.JPG] [attachment=22340:clarky_basses_116.JPG]
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    [quote name='EBS_freak' post='437629' date='Mar 17 2009, 05:54 PM']I have played through a MAG 4x10 a few times. Still "woolly".[/quote] Odd, I used my ABM 300 through a MAG 410 for a while and never found the sound to be woolly at all. Definite improvement in the sound though when I switched to the ABM though. I suppose at the end of the day it's all down to personal preference. I don't think many round here will disagree that they're workhorses and there are very few reliability issues, but when it comes to the sound it's really Marmite: You either love it or hate it. I personally have never really liked the Ampeg sound, and they're supposedly the Daddies of bass amplification, and integral to the "rock bass" sound.
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    I only found this out the other day too. Quite sad really, I've been toying with the idea of using one for a project for playing heavier stuff as an alternative to my P and J, much like Sibob's "Thingray". I'd tried a couple that were really nice, but I really wanted a shot on one of the MM22s.
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    I use Ashdown gear which I think is Chinese made, and I've had no issue with at all except one: the handles on the sides of the new ABM cabs are curved, which means it wont sit on it's end, which means it takes more of the very limited space in my flat, but that's it. I love the Ashdown sound, really nice and smooth, their stuffs excellently priced too. I was in Reverb in Glasgow today and they'd reduced an ABM 810 to £499. A look at their list of artists shows that their stuff is suitable for all types of music, from rock and metal, to funk and pop. The MAG heads are really good too, but the casing is crap. I'm tempted to buy a MAG 300 and get my brother who's sh*t-hot with woodwork to help me build a new chassis for it. Actually, I do agree with the complaints about the mix of knobs and sliders, it seems a bit pointless to have both, and I prefer the MAG EQ. Does anyone know, if I move the rubber feet on the 210 to the end of the cab to be able to stand it vertically, will I be running the risk of drilling through anything important inside?
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    [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='435537' date='Mar 15 2009, 09:14 PM']So you have a girl who bats for the other team and your girlfriend..... I think you can see where I'm going (or more where you should be)[/quote] Just to put a stop to posts like this, when it comes to my flatmate, on the lesbian scale she's definitely more of a Rosie O' Donnell than a Lindsay Lohan.
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    [quote name='niceguyhomer' post='434350' date='Mar 14 2009, 07:10 AM']Let's hope Liverpool thrash United 8-0 later today otherwise I'll be slashing my wrists [/quote] Was 4-1 good enough?
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    What model number are these? I may be interested but I use my local library and they block pictures on here unless they're posted using the 'Insert Image' button when you're posting a topic or leaving a reply.
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    [quote name='flatwound' post='434306' date='Mar 14 2009, 12:54 AM']And besides,.. she should be doing the housework, NOT pissing around with your BASS....(just joking) sort of............[/quote] In a flat with 2 girls (flatmate and girlfriend), it's pretty ironic that I'm the only one who does any cleaning...
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    [quote name='Dan_Nailed' post='433952' date='Mar 13 2009, 05:38 PM']And no to derail, but onmthe support band thing, sometimes changing out four bass cabs on a gig for each band isn't feasible. I won't lend out my amp head but I have lent my cabs out before, I rarely meet players with decent enough gear to blow a Mesa up anyway![/quote] I'm all for cab sharing, the places I've played in are usually too small to fit 3 or four sets of cabs and heads. Head sharing is a no though. [quote name='YouMa' post='434009' date='Mar 13 2009, 06:25 PM']Is she fit! would you be more likely to get into her knickers if you lent it?[/quote] No. Plus she bats for the other team. Plus I have a girlfriend, who if she were to read this would not be best pleased that I left that piece of info til last. Think the issue is resolved though. Explained that in the flat is fine, but it's not leaving the flat unless I'm present. Also mentioned that the P may soon be on its way out and the Jazz will have to go for a new nut soon, so she'll need to sort out her own gear.
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    She has said she's going to buy a bass and I pointed out several decent buys within her apparent budget of £300, but weeks have gone by and she still keeps asking to use my stuff. I've told her that using it in the flat's ok, but I'm not keen on her taking it out because accidents happen. If she's willing to reimburse me for the bass plus any mods that can't be salvaged, that's fine, but I'd rather not get into that position in the first place.
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    [quote name='joe_bass' post='433906' date='Mar 13 2009, 05:02 PM']I'd be fine letting her take the MIM jazz around but wouldn't be too happy about the Precision. I'm sure she'd be careful though, she's a girl![/quote] The Jazz was a birthday present from Mother and Father Bolton a few years back, so the value is more sentimental than financial, I wasn't entirely convinced they could afford it TBH. The P was the result of hard slog and penny pinching, and was essentially a pricey way of finding out I'm a Jazz guy
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    My flatmate has recently volunteered her services as a bass player to a friend of ours, despite the fact that she doesn't own a bass. As you can see from my sig, I own some fairly decent (IMO) gigging bass equipment, having been playing for the past 12 years or so. So far my flatmate has been practicing on my Jazz in the flat, but now wants to start taking it round to our friends flat for rehearsals and eventually use it for gigging. I've yet to question her about it as it's not been a problem so far, but I'm fairly sure she said she would play bass on the assumption that she could use my gear as and when she pleases, as I'm not currently gigging. Am I being selfish if I refuse to continue letting her use my stuff? It's fine in the flat but I'm not really happy with my stuff being taken away for gigs/prectices. It's quite quiet folky music she's playing so it's unlikely there'll be any Who-style destruction, but I'm not really comfortable letting other folk use my gear. What are other people's view on lending out their stuff? My gear's insured against 3rd party damage but why should I put up my premium by claiming in the even of some breaking? I had to work and save the cash to pay for it, so surely I'm in the right here?
  23. Jono Bolton
    [quote name='Ray' post='432618' date='Mar 12 2009, 04:51 PM']I'm pretty sure they're Switchcraft jack sockets on Fender American Standards. Mine is anyway! Not sure about the nut though.[/quote] Cheers Ray, looking for them online just now. Will nip into one of the guitar stores up here tomorrow to ask about the nut.
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    [quote name='Twigman' post='430589' date='Mar 10 2009, 03:14 PM']I have a Squier JV P-bass. The scratchplate is warped ( too much stuffing a plectrum behind it during gigs).... It is tortoiseshell ( I think it's 4 ply) and I was looking at this: [url="http://www.allparts.uk.com/precision-bass-p-4663.html?p=product"]http://www.allparts.uk.com/precision-bass-....html?p=product[/url] It has the correct number of holes (13) but will they be in exactly the same place? My current plate doesn't have a truss rod notch but this one does.... £46 seems a lot to sink without knowing for definite that it will fit. How could I know?[/quote] It might fit, but it's more than likely that it won't be perfect. To be honest, for about the same amount you could get a custom one done that would be a perfect fit. Try emailing WD, I usually go through them for a scratchplate and they're very helpful.
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    Does anyone know what type of jack socket is used on the new Fender American Standards? I'm looking to upgrade the one on my Jazz from the stock cheapo one currently installed. Similarly, can anyone tell me what type of nut is on the American Standards? It's far superior to the Tusq one I have on the Jazz.
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