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Pickups bought off EBay are a no go. Spoke to Dawn at Status today and she told me Rob is prepared to make me a pair of the older type 'J' pickups with the gold Status logo on the cases so the bass looks original. What a guy. They could have just told me to politely knob off but they are going the extra mile to please a customer. Can't fault them.

I swapped my Musicman Sterling Black Onyx for a Jaydee supernatural series III I play less slap bass than anything else and IMO the Jaydee is not a one trick pony. It is probably the best bass I've ever owned and I've owned a fair few in the 40 years I've been playing bass. It feels, plays and sounds like a quality instrument and I'm not surprised there is such a long waiting list for a new one.

[quote name='PlungerModerno' timestamp='1446635876' post='2900952'] 3rd that. Phenolic resin should buff out with polishing compound - Ask him what he'd recommend, and don't break out the wet/dry sandpaper till you get pro advice! Oh and if you do use wire wool or sandpaper - mask off the pickups & controls! that grit or especially conductive wire can cause issues. [/quote] I won't be attacking it until I know what the outcome may be. Will email Rob some pics to see what he recommends. As for the wire wool. The neck and all other hardware & controls are removed from my Status 3000 as I'm refinishing the body. Hence wanting to sort the scratches on the fingerboard. Cheers for the advice though.

[quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1446638005' post='2900979'] Slightly off topic here but is it just me or do those frets look like they'd benefit from a recrowning (assuming there's enough metal left)? [/quote] The photos make it look worse than it is. It is not a problem.

Need to sort these scratches on my Status Graphite neck. Was considering using 0000 grade wire wool then some Gerlitz no1 Carnauba wax. Has anyone got any advice before I possibly f..k it up and make things worse. [attachment=204204:IMG_0805.JPG] [attachment=204205:IMG_0806.JPG]

Status 3000 bolt on headless, American Walnut serial 066 featured on page 39 of this thread Ex Marcus Bell signed by Mark King. Body & electrics now completely restored with new Status 'J' type pickups and Stellartone Tone Styler control. [attachment=231218:IMG_0843.JPG]

Hi Twigman. Thanks for the link to the Status website. I read that a few days ago. The latest Status 'J' types are different to the older ones with Status embossed in gold on them(according to Rob Green) but I'm sure the ones I have bought will be compatible with my bass. Thanks again

Have just purchased these Status pickups off Ebay. The seller stated they are Passive pickups. I bought these to replace damaged pickups on my Status 3000 which has active circuitry. I'm guessing they will be ok won't they ??? I asked which model Status they came off and he didn't know so how does he know they are passive. I thought all Status 'J' type pickups were the same ???

Anybody got any Status 'J' type pickups they want to sell to fit my Status 3000 ??

Just purchased a Status 3000 bass from Rob. Paid for it Saturday, arrived today well packed !! Great communication all through the transaction and he even threw in a free leather strap. Would not hesitate to deal with Rob again. A Gentleman.

Just purchased a Hiscox bass case from Martyn. Great communication, Very well packed and sent quickly. Can't fault this transaction and would deal with Martyn any day of the week.

Just bought a Fender Precision bridge cover from Adam. Smooth transaction and a great all round good guy (He even included the screws) would deal with Adam any day of the week.

Geoff bought my Fender Precision bridge. Instant payment, great communication and all round great bloke. Wouldn't hesitate to deal with Geoff again.

[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jaydee-Bass-/131464255260?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1e9be1571c"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item1e9be1571c[/url] Oh My word !!!

What a F...ING mess !! I wonder if he's got the original headstock cuttings to glue back on

Adrian bought my Fender Kingman acoustic bass. Great chap to deal with. Turned up when he said he would and paid cash no dramas.