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    [quote name='largo' post='947387' date='Sep 6 2010, 04:52 PM']There's a mute switch, where ?[/quote] LM tube. Sorry, i wasn't clear. I meant it took them long enough to put a mute switch on one of their amps.
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    [quote name='Clarky' post='947236' date='Sep 6 2010, 02:22 PM']You're just jealous coz you haven't got "SULTRY EXPERTISE" [/quote] I saw loads of that at the wedding i played on Sat. Almost too much if that's possible lol.
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    Its really not good to post in all caps. Its the equivalent of shouting. Why not post this in the bassists wanted section? Why not familiarise yourself with the layout of this forum rather than just jumping in head first. You might get more replies that way. Welcome by the way ;-)
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    Cheers. Ive been using it for a while but its a tube i found at work, so i didn't actually buy it for this purpose. Its always seemed to work but thought i would check to see if there is anything better worth getting.
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    [quote name='Ian Savage' post='947080' date='Sep 6 2010, 12:08 PM']Oh yeah *slaps head* hmm, teal's probably my least favourite of the colours they come in, but might still be interested...[/quote] Mine was that colour. Ive never really liked teal but it sort of grew on me.
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    [quote name='neilb' post='946311' date='Sep 5 2010, 04:09 PM']No Squier love at the moment???[/quote] Plenty here, just no love for Harlow I am interested but dont have time to get your way at the moment (full time job and gigs/family time at weekends) Would you do it a bit cheaper without the case?. Not looking to haggle you over the very decent price, its just that i have a spare case and a small flat and so dont need/have the space for another lying around. Hmmm, my sister lives in Harlow, where about's are you?
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    [quote name='Ian Savage' post='947058' date='Sep 6 2010, 11:52 AM']..what's the colour?[/quote] Check his signature ;-)
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    Another basic question. I ran out of solder last night so need to pop to Maplins to get some more today. The stuff i had was the lead free variety. Is this a good one to use or should i be using something else? This is what ive been using [url="http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=43001&OrderCode=N34BJ#spec"]Solder[/url] Cheers.
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    Or even the Fender Duff McKagan Precision Bass. I almost got one a while ago. Not in the same price bracket as the Squiers though.
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    Cheers guys. So as long as both are wired in the same it doesn't matter what lead goes to earth and hot? This is the first time ive changed just the one pup so i haven't noticed this before. Good to know though.
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    Ive just put a Wizard Jazz pup in the neck position in my HW-one. It works fine but when i have both pups on (stock pup at the bridge) the volume drops quite a bit. I reversed the black and white wire from the Wizard and it seems ok now. Im guessing the pups were out of phase. I wired white to white and black to black as the stock pup was wired. Looking at both the Fenders and Wizards they do look like the black and white are reversed, not sure which is correct though. Does it matter what colour goes to what lug, as long as both pups are wired the same? I do plan on replacing the bridge one later this week but wanted to hear how different the 74 sounded in the neck position.
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    Ive read that wiring the jazz pups to series will get closer to a P. This is how the S1 switch works. If you want a P tone you HAVE to have a pup in the correct position IME. If you want a tone that can sound similar to a P then im with all the other posters here, a Jazz will do it. I used to hate to toppy, clicky Jazz tone but after playing a few (and only a few to be honest) ive realised that not all Jazz basses sound the same. And the one ive owned that has had the deepest, warmest tone happens to be my CV Jazz, although i do have wizard 74's in it. I love my new HW-one Jazz but it has what i would call a typical Jazz tone, it has loads of growl, low end and a nice high end with the tone knob wide open. The CV Jazz is much warmer, definitely doesn't sparkle as much but has a lot of kick in the mid range, and i guess closer to how i remember my last P sounding. I think the CV J is a good starting block. Its not too costly and easily upgradable for not a lot of money.
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    Well I'm no expert but I would say if you like the p tone you miss that with the jazz. I'm the same but I did want a jazz so I don't mind. I've put in wizard pups and that's got me a bit more thump but In my experience a jazz will do the job but won't sound like a P. This is why I'm getting a CV P as I do miss that P thump. I wouldn't bother if I didn't have the jazz neck already, and I like my HW enough to not want to spend a lot on a P but I think if you want a P tone you need to get a P.
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    I also thought they were XL's when i got mine but i was pointed to a large thread on TB explaining what was going on. I look forward to hearing what you think of it as im still very tempted to get one.
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    Good news.
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    [quote name='Chimike' post='945254' date='Sep 4 2010, 10:35 AM']Hi Dave, I have a Sansamp Bass driver, virtually as new, in box, if you'd like to trade. How do I make sure it's a mk 2 ? Best Wishes Mike[/quote] Hi Mike. The MKII has the three switches on the top, the old one only has one. Im happy to trade if you do have the MKII and want to but i would like to see what Stephen wants to do first as he asked first.
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    [quote name='lanark' post='945275' date='Sep 4 2010, 11:03 AM']Okay - I summumbed and now have a lovely white CV Jazz on order. MOR Music in York will conduct a full set-up when it arrives and are even going to change the strings to flats for no charge (AND give me the stock strings in case I want to change back to the XLs it comes with). So, for £299 I have a lovely bass a setup that would probably have cost me £30 and a set of strings that would have cost me about £25 too. Take that GAK![/quote] Nice one, im sure you made the right choice. Just be aware those strings are Fenders, not XL's. Made by the same company (D'addario) i believe but they are definitely Fender strings.
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    [quote name='Prime_BASS' post='945163' date='Sep 4 2010, 08:45 AM']Hi, I have a para driver maybe tradeis, i don't have a use for the para driver as much and us it mainly with the blend control off and set to on board pre-amp when using my jag. Mid at 3.2khz about 1.5 o'clock and bass at 3 o'clock. How much more useful/better is this sadowsky di? Thanks Stephen[/quote] Hi Stephen. To be honest I think the sad will be less useful to you. Other than a DI it's more just a active bass and trebble booster. It's not really a tone shaper like the Sansamp stuff. Saying that, it does what it does very nicely, it's like it adds more lows and highs without really changing the tone. Apparently it works best with Jazz basses rather than P basses Not really much more to say about it, although there are lots of people that love it. I just find that I want something that will change my tone more than just enhance it. I'm happy to trade but suggest you have a look around the forums etc and see what other people say about it. I doubt you will find any negatives but it may also not be what your after. I'm in no hurrry so let me know what you think. Cheers.
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    Both my HW-one and CV Jazz weigh exactly 9lb each without pick guard (im just changing them over). This is according to our electronic bathroom scales with just the bass resting on it.
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    Thanks Steve. I really think i should try one out soon. The neck on my CV Jazz is also quite shallow and much nicer to play than the MIA's i had or even the HW-one. I think if i got a CV P i would probably put the CV Jazz neck on it. I still wouldn't like the colour but im sure i would love the tone. Hmmm, ill earn enough from tomorrows gig to afford one......Damn, GAS.
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    I got both my basses from Reidys, both in the past couple of months. They do seem rather cheap and great to deal with.
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    [quote name='JimBobTTD' post='944646' date='Sep 3 2010, 03:43 PM']I've both considered and rejected the Gator version! I need one with shoulder straps, and the Gator one only has the one strap. I can't recall any more reasons, but I remember saying to myself that it was the SKB or nothing.[/quote] Yeah, my reasoning was the same, although i went for the one shoulder strap over the rucksack type of straps. Now it sits in a box unused.
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    They do seem to be the cheapest place to get them. Have you considered the Gator version?
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    Yeah, i was looking on Dawsons site this morning. Quite (very) expensive. I paid £249 for my CV Jazz from Soundslive in June. They still have one in stock for £289 I do like the look of the amber VM P with maple neck. Might go for that soon.
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    Weekend bump. Up for a sale now.
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