kevin_lindsay

Thanks matey - I'm really happy with the bass. Plays and siunds great.

I installed the retro caps and resistors as per the original wiring [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140306_210248.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Mobile%20Uploads/20140306_210248.jpg[/IMG][/URL] I played the bass in this format for a week or so. You know how Jaco Pastorius always said he replaced his original stack knob layout with a three knib layout because the original "lacked punch"? Well, I now know what he meant. The original wiring with the linked resistors gives a lovely round tone, but the output is noticeably lower than on a "modern" wiring layout. Also, the original style wiring means that turning down the volume on either pickup retains the round bassy sound - you can't get the classic Jazz Bass "honk". So, I rewired the controls.Ii kept thepaper in oil caps, but used the wiring format used on the current Fender USA Reissue '62 Jazz Bass. I now have full pickup "throaty" output, and can get the "honk" when slightly rolling back the volume on either pickup. I'm a happy boy.

[quote name='PauBass' timestamp='1398501650' post='2434674'] Wow!....That's my dream bass right there! Where did you get it from? [/quote] I made it!! http://basschat.co.uk/topic/217598-olympic-white-6662-style-jazz-bass-build/page__fromsearch__1

My Olympic White stack knob Jazz Bass [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131103_151127.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131103_151127.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131103_151250.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131103_151250.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131103_151210.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131103_151210.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20131103_152509-1.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Mobile%20Uploads/20131103_152509-1.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20131208_120517.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Mobile%20Uploads/20131208_120517.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

The shrieking of nothing is killing, Just pictures of Jap girls in synthesis, and I...........

The dvd is really well done - fantastic live footage interspersed with interviews and touring clips.

I'm playing this for the first time, and it's sounding and looking fantastic. Anyone else received a copy?

I've received my tickets for the Glasgow gig on May 1st. Has anyone else booked tickets for any of the UK dates?

Years agoi played with a band where I'd use tge following basses during the set: 5 string bass (Sei Bass or Fender) Fretless bass Hofner "Beatle" bass Chapman Stick Double Bass The instruments sounded great for their respective tunes, and changing over wasn't too much hassle. The biggest problem was the physical space required to store them, and also the room needed to transport them.

Rick, that's mega!!

Tall glass of Hendricks gin with cucumber, and chilling to the likes of this: William DeVaughan - "Be Thankful For What You've Got" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pvtlt-p7vB4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

I had the same problem on a Fender 5 string Jazz about15 years ago. I drilled a hole in a plectrum, and then trimmed it using a pair of scissors to get the round shape. 15 years on and its still intact, and the tuner works perfectly.

I got the Ashdown Lomenzo Hyperdrive for Christmas, and it's really good.

Stevie Wonder's 'Sir Duke" is a good one. The horn unison line spans the whole range of the neck. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t_qYwH3XMY&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Glittering Prize had Derek on bass - using his P-Bass

I'm currently watching it with my 11 year old son. Michael Jackson just performed with The Jacksons my son Jonathan just said, "woah, is that Michael Jackson?". Yes son, thats him. "Dad, how come he's got fake tan on"???

I've been playing gor over 35 years and this is the first time I've experienced anything like this.

It's strange you mentioned that as I'm experiencing exactly the same thing, and my ailment started around the same time as yourself. Any hints anyone can offer will be greatly appreciated.