dave_bass5

I felt the stock pups (and the bass in general) has a warmer, soft-ish tone to it. Its hard to describe but my fav Jazz tone came from my HW-1/one basses and these had a more middy, brighter tone. Not quite as deep but they seemed to cut through a bit better. The Wizards get me closer to the HW's, a bit more punch and upper mids, without sounding too bright. I actually started with Wizards 84's but found them a bit darker than i hoped for, so the 74's i have are in the middle of the 84's and the more vintage sounding 64's. I still feel the bass has a deeper tone than my HW's but thats fine, i like how it sounds now. I should add that i didnt really look around before getting the Wizards. I wanted to try them, and as they were pretty cheap i just went for them. I expect there are better out there (i'd love to try Fralins on this bass) but these do me for now. As its a cheap bass, and a back up i hardly use i dont want to spend too much on it. If you do want to compare stock with the Wizards you're welcome to come and compare mine to yours.

As far as the wiring goes, i'd go with Luke, wait and see how it feels and sounds. Ive seen many posts where people have upgraded the wiring and pots, its all nonsense IMO. Change it if its not working but dont bother just because others do. Some people like to put vintage wire in it, try and get it to be as authentic as possible, again, its not needed and really, its a Squier not a vintage instrument. The wires are so short that changing them wont make any difference to the tone at all, and the pots on my two CV's are fine. In fact if anything i'd say they are smoother than the CTS pots i brought for my CVP (because one was damaged by me). I brought 6 in total and still didnt find one as smooth as the stock pots. The wiring inside is pretty decent IME, although it cant hurt to check it all out to make sure its all secure. Pickup wise, well yes, im of the opinion that different pups can really make this bass come alive. I felt the stock ones were perfectly usable, but didnt offer quite the Jazz tone i was after so i swapped them out for a set of Wizards. Tuners? My basses travel to gigs in a practically un padded gig bag on my shoulder and still manages to be in tune when i take it out. Again, try them out first, and if they arent working properly then change them, but ive never felt the need. Enjoy the bass for what it is, a very high quality, low priced gigging instrument.

Just sold Rob my BDDI. Very smooth and pleasurable transaction. Great person to deal with. Cheers Rob.

My wish is for different colour combinations on the existing range of Polo's. Maybe we could have a summer or Autumn collection. I like the idea of the Mugs as well. Will they be available in both right and [s]cack[/s] left handed versions ;-)

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1342730098' post='1740232'] just out of interest is there a possible prize for whoever identifies this?? [/quote] [quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1342627612' post='1738222'] Are you willing to post the prize overseas? [/quote]

I dont think thats a bad price for coated strings, about the same or slightly less than the likes of DR BB/Neons and Elixirs.

Are you willing to post the prize overseas?

I liked that intro (and the rest of the track). Not sure i could pull it off live but with the magic of the modern recording studio i'd have a go.

£10 for em if you don't like em ;-)

There is also a big thread (or two) on TB IIR. I'd be interested in your thoughts if you do get a set for your P bass. I'll probably be getting a set for mine next time i change strings (not for a while yet though)

[quote name='LiamPodmore' timestamp='1342609702' post='1737746'] That's very true, in that case you could say that your thumb is used too. I can play my bands stuff fingerstyle, it just sounds better with a pick and it means i don't get my sweaty hands all over my strings as much. Liam [/quote] I really wish i didn't have to use a pick. It sounds stupid but i dont really like it a lot of the time.At home everything sounds fine with fingers but at gigs it all goes to pot. I think part of it is my band need me driving the songs along, and the pick sound works better, plus my speed is better with a pick, and it helps me keep the drummer in check.

[quote name='LiamPodmore' timestamp='1342609241' post='1737726'] I'm mostly a pick player with the band, but mostly fingerstyle at home. Being good at both allows me to choose what the song needs, and also means if i drop my pick i'm not stuck in the sh*t trying to find another, i can just carry on. Liam [/quote] Same here. I find i get a better grove at home with fingers , but cant get enough speed up at gigs so tend to use the pick 99% of the time. Its something i really should work on. I tend to need my fingers to hold my pick so i guess its both ;-)

I'd love to go tonight but the other half is in Russia so ive got the kids. Still hoping to get to the Hoxton gig.

Oh bugger. Ive only just seen this thread. What a terrible shame. I love Bob's playing and to me he was THE Motown bass player, not that other guy with the hook ;-)

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1342440827' post='1734877'] I know 2 Fender Jazz players who swear by their Lindy Fralin pickups. [/quote] Fantastic pups but cant see the OP getting a set for £70.

Have a word with Andy at Wizard, see what he thinks. He made me up a set of 74's as i felt the 84's were too dark sounding but didnt want the 64's as i was after something with a bit more character.. Explain to him what you're after and he will be able to advice. I got rid of my Thumper for a Fender Original but part of that was due to the slight size difference in the Thumper, it caused me to have to file out any pick guard i put on my P bass. Tone wise i was happy with either although the Fender sounded a bit more "woody"

I love the bit where you scroll down and see "[size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif] What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?[/font][/size]" and the top pair is a set of £9.99 Creative In-ear phones lol.

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1342112775' post='1729846'] imo high mass bridges are a marketing ploy.. just like string through bodies etc. [/quote] LOL

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1342023639' post='1728320'] Got hold of Puttin' It Together so its only the Ultimate EJ cd/lp to bag..... [/quote] Ive got it. PM if you want it and i can drop box it.