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  1. Chiliwailer
    That’s usually a sign of a rod that’s too tight, this colder time of year doesn’t help. They can be very stiff, often I’ve had to give some heft to budge them first time, don’t be worried if it makes a loud noise either. Try a 1/4 turn at a time, if you’re confident, and can measure the relief. If not, I think there’s a thread in the repairs section about basschatters willing to offer local help for such like things. I’d check out the rod before saddle height. Good luck
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    It was 1994 (if it was UK tour I saw)...somehow’ you lost a year
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    Looks that way. I really liked the ones I had, much more than the later JV’s I owned, and in fact many other P’s too. Enjoy.
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    It mentions the A pocket here, in the first shown spec list http://www.21frets.com/squier_jv/jv_quick_guide.htm
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    I’ve just got it, the ones I mean has the squire logo at the tip of the head, as well as the big Fender logo, yours doesn’t seem to have that. Maybe 21 frets has a clue for you?
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    Might be an import v export thing? I’ve seen others with off white single ply plastic ones too.
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    Have a mooch around the '21 frets' website.
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    I'm no JV expert, but the 2 x Fender logo 1982 '57 Reissue P Basses I owned had off white original pickguards. Lovely basses.
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    Cheers for posting, STP have always been one of my fave’s. All 4 original members are just so good, and Robert has been a big influence, yet when I hear them play without Scott I find it harder to enjoy, his hooks and melodies were outstsnding.
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    Could premier at the WOMaD festival?
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    Think I’ll do a uke version of a Momats instrumental
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    Looking forward to to listening over the next day or two. Have had to stop enjoying taking part as I’m now a Uni student for the first time... but it ain’t teenage kicks with time to play as I’m working hard full time, paying a mortgage and nearing 40
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    1959, but what’s in a year?
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    Indeed they do, very temperamental material. Plus they also go up in flames if you leave them near heat - like too close to a lamp, this happened to a good pal of mine.
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    I’ll be back for the Modulus once I’ve nabbed the Wal
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    I haven’t been looking to buy a bass in a while, (unless Warren wants to sell me his Wal mk3 ), but I do like to keep an eye on the market place for fun and interest - basically because the prices here can go from bargain to reasonable to dealer price, so some are to gawp at and others to just scratch your head at. Doesn’t bother me though tbh, but I did like the rant
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    Gutted to hear that, £1200 for a Lull is already amazing. GLWTS.
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    Cut the wire from the solder joints on your current pots etc, then strip them back and screw into the sockets in the new preamp - similar, but not quite, like changing a plug. You’ll need a very small flat head screwdriver.
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    I think the deluxe J retro has the added tone knob? Looks like you may be in for a change!!! I wouldn’t argue with you about the extra mid control beign useful, but I’m into the simple vibe so I’m sorted
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    +1, can’t see why I’d ever take this out
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    I went with a “set and forget’ approach as I too don’t want to be messing around more than playing. I spent about 5 mins adjusting the trims, but actually found the setting I liked within 2 mins. I know the bass well so it wasn’t hard for me to find it (whilst having the treble and bass slightly boosted). The mid point on the internal trims is at 12 o clock according to the manual, both dials came set at 10 o clock, I’m not sure if that’s deliberate. John was a great guy to email, I had some questions, so I’m sure he’ll answer the factory preset question for you. Now I just use minor tweaks to the bass and treble control, they are very reactive, And the passive tone knob works during active mode too - so you can still get some old school ‘muffled’ bass, if you know what I mean?!
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    Just a quick note to spread the love and say ‘Wow’, what a lovely addition to my Jazz Bass. http://www.east-uk.com/index.php/bass/j-tone101.html It sounds gorgeous, and the internal bass & treble voicing control is a great touch. The reason I chose this over the also excellent J-Retro is that I can still get the original passive mode too with a passive tone control. There’s some other cool features too such as direct drop in, no routing or soldering. I bought direct from John East, very fast shipping and a hand written compliment note - so a fine gent as well
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    Really enjoyed listening the entries
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    Massive refin GAS now... do I do the Jazz or the Ray?! I'm not looking forward to the quote, but you get what you pay for and that looks beautifully worth every penny
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