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Guys, thanks for the advice, helpful as ever, I need to investigate the allparts option further. Paul S, thanks but I'll pass on your advice at the moment owing to the current social distancing rules 👍

On inspecting the pots on my jazz bass I notice the pot code on all 3 is EP885. I believe this identifies the pot as being manufactured by CTS. Is anyone out there able to confirm this ? Would anyone also happen to know how I date these pots ? I'm assuming the last 4 digits on the pot denote the year and week of manufacture ? Any assistance would be much appreciated cheers

To everyone that has responded to my post, thanks so much, what a great site Basschat is 👍

Thanks everyone for your help on this, I will check it all out. Drax, I've no problem with Martin at the Gallery, his work is first fate, it's just a real pain getting up there now and I was looking for someone who was more accessible.

Thanks Cosmo 👍

Hi Bass chatters Im looking for a someone to take a look at the frets on my 61 jazz. Apart from the obvious ( Martin at the Gallery) can anyone recommend a good Luthier / bass tech in the London/Surrey area ? Its not a major job but as it's my pride and joy we are talking about here I need to be sure I've got someone that knows what they are doing. Any recommendations would be appreciated thanks

Thanks guys, that's good for thought, will look into this 👍👍

Well it must be fate !! i would love to take a look at it if it's not inconvenient. would I be talking to Dave by any chance ? Just realised you are in Seale Regards Russ

This sounds very tempting, where are you based please ? Russ

Thanks for the response guys, the Ampeg PF 50t is a good shout however, I should have mentioned that I already have one. It's a lovely little amp that ticks loads of boxes but I have found it wanting ( only just) when it comes up against a drummer, a Hammond player and a very loud guitarist !! The handbox looks interesting, I've never heard of this stuff, has anyone gigged the valve heads ?

Ok fellow bass players, here is my dilemma. I'm currently using a Trace Quatravalve which I have had for many moons and I love the sound it makes to bits. As valve heads go, this is about as light and portable as you could wish for however, I'm not as young as I used to be and lugging it around at the end of an evening is beginning to get to me. My problem is this, what an earth is there out there that even comes close to replicating the sound of a good valve head but doesn't give me a double hernia every time I try and pick it up. If anyone out there has any ideas I would be very grateful to hear them. thanks 👍