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The PJBS was the first bass I ever really wanted. Infact my very first bass was a PJBS clone - the Marlin Sidewinder. I had a red sidewinder as it was similar to the picture of a red PJBS I'd ripped out of Bass Player magazine. My Dad bought my first Bass and Amp for me. So here's the wierd coincidence! I still have the magazine page - and in the corner it is dated September 1989. Jump on however many years (I think it must have been 17 odd!!) - I finally got to buying one after a G.A.S attack and a bit of ebay abuse. I didn't pay that much for the PJBS I found - I'm looking at it now - it's the same red - and it was made in 1989!!!

Ahhh!!! Sweet! - Best I get a pic of mine up then! Zoe should be along shortly with a nice black JBS too, I'm sure!

Here we go then! Just a quick picture for now as I am yet to get a moment to snap properly! Here's my brand new Hartke rig and my two Shukers, Doodle & Baby! I'm really pleased! LH1000 + HX410 x2 (TC Electronic G Major 2 and TC Electronic Nova Dynamics (not shown)

[quote name='umph' post='833719' date='May 10 2010, 10:26 PM']ampeg b15 and hiwatts are low end? There price doesn't seem to say so![/quote] Probably not now - but back then, hence ' from the past'. Sure, they're not cheap now!

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='833463' date='May 10 2010, 07:04 PM']I have a nice rig - it's an Aguilar AG500 head (twin channel jobby), an Aguilar GS112 and a GS112NT. I also use an Aguilar Tone Hammer which also acts as a DI box. It's all connected with OBBM's cables and the whole lot sits on a Gramma Pad. Last night I did a gig in a huge marquee, big stage, big PA, small audience (it was ferking freezing). Because of the small numbers, I couldn't bring myself to be arsed to unload my rig so I used the house rig - a slightly battle scarred Hartke HA3500A head and an equally road worn Hartke VX 4x10 and I have to say it sounded absolutely bloody marvelous. We've had debates about this before - I know but I was kinda flabbergasted and thought to myself...why spend loadsa money when this little rig is plenty good enough? Thoughts please....[/quote] I've spent a great deal of money looking for a amp tone that was under my nose all the time. I wish I knew then what I know now!! - Boy, have I enjoyed owning some sweet gear though!

[quote name='Mog' post='833630' date='May 10 2010, 09:13 PM']for everyday use highend gear is pointless. in the studio its vital.[/quote] Although, I have to counteract that by suggesting that some of the most unmistakeably great recorded bass tones from the past *have* come from some pretty shabby gear! JJ Burnell and his broken cones, Entwhistle's old cranked Hiwatts and the Ampeg B15 - brilliant for recording but far from hi end Only joshing of course - at the end of the day, boring as it is - if it sounds great, it is great! - Another example of great tone on a budget would be the Fender Showman / Alembic F1x / Trace V-type / BBE T-Max / Hartke LH preamps - dead simple, no flashy components - sounds absolutely magnificent!

Hey James! Great to meet you at the weekend - a smmmoooooooth and quick transaction - not to mention the obligatory 'looks like a dodgy deal out of a back of a car in a Maccy D's car park' meet up to chat about some Bass! In response to your comment about Shuker owners; right back at-cha! Shuker owners are a top bunch! Catch ya soon, Dan

[quote name='walbassist' post='833641' date='May 10 2010, 09:17 PM']Thanks Dan. Yes, I must say I've used a lot of Peavey heads over the year, mainly for PA but a couple of DPC1400Xs for bass rigs as well, and they've always been really reliable workhorses. My main requirement was something light, and at 7lbs this is perfect. Happy days![/quote] Lots of power - not lots of weight! Sounds good to me! - AND pretty lights! Bonus!

Well, I've owned two SVP preamps - which the SVT4 Pro shares with the mighty SVT2 Pro (which I have also owned) and think they sound great! I've not used the SVT 4 myself, ut I can't imagine it would sound too much different to the SVP with a power amp. Stag has just gotten an SVT5 Pro and have to say that sounded impressive, so all round - I like 'em!

[quote name='walbassist' post='833173' date='May 10 2010, 04:06 PM']Well, I sold out in the end and picked up one of the new Peavey IPR1600 amps. (image lifted off Talkbass) It's a bit bling, but it is light (7lbs), plenty powerful enough for my needs, and very loud![/quote] I think, in the light of the responses read above - you made the right choice! - Tombboy sold me one of his Peavey power amps recently and have to say, I'm really impressed with it's capable output and fuctionality. I will probably use it as a spare now, as my Hartke rig has now arrived - but yeah, good on ya!

Wow guys! Fantastic! bring on the JD love!

I just took some pics of my new toys - but they didn't look great - I'll have a go later! Dubs, lovin' the Tec as usual!

Awwww! Guys! Thank you for the kind words. I'm really pleased with the look. Black and gold just looks so good! - I'm going to treat you to a little video when I can get a camera sorted properly. oh and yes, the Jack socket! I'll go find a gold one he he - well spotted!

[quote name='Jono' post='831749' date='May 8 2010, 08:50 PM']Nice one! Seeing John playing that bass on 'Another One Bites the Dust' at Wembley '86 is probably the reason I play bass... What a tone! Jono[/quote] Snap! It was the first *proper* Bass Line I ever learnt!

Hey all! Here's a project I have been meaning to finish for ages and have finally gotten round to it! A couple of years ago (I think) I imported a brand new non-export 70's P bass from Ishibashi as I always fancied a PBass like good ole John deacon from Queen. John's two main P basses were a TV script 68 P in sunburst and a 67 P bass with the silver logo and i think came with a natural finish (as I haven't seen it in any other state!). Around the eighties he stripped the sunburst finish off and used the TV script P for "Live at the Bowl" and I think "Live Aid" too. Sometime prior to the subsequent 'Magic' tours the TV script P bass was professionally refinished in black with new gold hardware - and this is the version I wanted to copy most. My bass arrived with what I would call the 'Phil Lynott' look. Black, with a mirrored guard and chrome hardware. It also features US Vintage pickups along with elephant ear keys with longer stalks than a standard P. I actually prefer that, as I like the keys to stand higher away from the headstock. I always though the musicman keys always looked a bit on the short side! But that's another story!! Unfortunately, that did lead to a bit of a problem locating a set of gold keys that were an exact replacement. Originally I used Schaller BMFL keys - but I didn't like them as they were shorter than the CIJ stock. After a long internet search with the ruler out - I found these fantastic Wilkinson keys that - well - lets say, they look pretty much the same as my bass AND my Fender Jazz Bass Special! - So who knows - Could Wilkinson have made OEMs for these basses?? no idea - anyway, I digress! The eagle eyed JD geek will notice that my bridge is not the same as his. If you really *must* know - his is a Schaller 3D - mine is a Gotoh clone - and a really rather good one, I am so impressed. I only planned to do all the hardware you can see, but Nigel 'BumNote' very kindly sent me a gold neck plate as well, which looks great and really finshes the look off. Ok, pictures then? The aim: Stock CIJ with mirrored guard:- I managed to get a perfect fitting black guard in a swap with a fellow BCer:- Before and after on the tuning key swap. You can see the the CIJ keys have a longer stalk generally and the gold key I added to compare matches exactly:- [attachment=49230:1.jpg] [attachment=49231:2.jpg] [attachment=49232:3.jpg] Well lookie here! That's a substantial bridge! There's a difference in tone and it was immediately noticeable acoustically. [attachment=49233:4.jpg] And finally - all together a big thank you to everyone who helped and offered advice. [attachment=49234:5.JPG] [attachment=49235:6.JPG] [attachment=49236:7.JPG] [attachment=49237:8.JPG] Job to do: The gold ferulles for the tuning keys were far larger than the holes in the headstock - and it's not a job I fancied undertaking myself to make them fit - so I'll have that sorted out later. I bet if I didn't mention no one would have noticed in the pic?! ) See ya!

[quote name='throwoff' post='823196' date='Apr 29 2010, 05:13 PM'] + [/quote] Someone with a similar sense of humour! When I read the question, I instantly thought of looking for a Nail Gun picture! Ok, my suggestion - I've never used velcro. Instead I am the king of cable ties! - my DIY pedal board in the Build Diaries section is a good example! Rock solid and nothing can fall off, EVER! lol - Hell - I even get a colour match for the pedals used! ha ha ha!

[quote name='chriswilliams666' post='828217' date='May 5 2010, 10:09 AM']I have an original 80s Jazz Special and the new Duff one and the new one has a totally different shape neck to it. Much closer to a P-Bass. I will measure mine when i get back too, i also have the Aerodyne so can compare that as well.[/quote] I also have an original CIJ 80's Jazz Bass Special. The necks were modelled on a 62 Jazz Bass, I remember reading. Infact, mine is the Power Jazz Bass Special, the same as Prime_Bass. Hell, I would go as far as saying we need a separate 'porn' thread for these highly underrated basses!

I have posted my findings in the mods forum, so hopefully is being looked in to soon!

It's a long read [url="http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/vendors-bazaar/128163-lateral-mosfet-amplifers-250w-2000w-rms-power-amplifier-modules.html"]http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/vendors-baz...er-modules.html[/url] [url="http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/vendors-bazaar/128916-free-amplifier-modules.html"]http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/vendors-baz...er-modules.html[/url] discaliamer: These are just a couple of threads I have read without anymore than 5 mins internet searching - and they are a bit out of date now - so I hope that things have changed for them and they have sorted out their QC and comms issues. - my Cat could solder better than the examples shown of kit that the folk on the forum received.

[quote name='crez5150' post='830393' date='May 7 2010, 09:49 AM']Sorry I've had real negative experiences with Class-D products in the past.... I would not recommend them If you want a very well built 1 u amp for not a lot of money then try this - [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/D-A-S-Audio-PS-400-Powered-Stereo-Amplifier-Amp-VGC-/200372927322#ht_1029wt_941"]DAS Audio PS-400[/url] I used these in the past and they are extremely reliable....[/quote] I've just been reading very long threads on the DIYAudio forum about Class-D and their produce.. .

I hope that isn't meant to be the '1600' watt version in the video. I will eat my shorts if that is meant to be 1600W RMS. Not with only 4 'ALFET's. I'm off to investigate...

[quote name='bubinga5' post='830158' date='May 6 2010, 10:57 PM']any thoughts on what im missing[/quote] Bass borne insanity obviously! I suffer very badly! G.A.S is evil! lol

Ah! I am reminded of an occasion when I parked my car outside a rehearsal studio. I am a bass geek & fanatic,I admit - and I have had some 'bass clef' badges made in the style of the normal car manufacturer badge as a replacement on my motor. A group of 'musicians' were lurking around the back of my car, when one was heard uttering, "Why has that guy got a hearing aid symbol on the back of his car?" I can't find an emoticon with a big enough roll of the eyes to post!