Doctor J

Apologies, read it incorrectly I think the general gist is that you can run a much weaker pickup and then use an internal pre to boost the signal, meaning less noise, flatter response and greater clarity, less magnetic pull too. The output of the LX is greater but I'm sure there's a trim pot on the pre on both which can control the overall output.

There's a third cable running to each pickup coming from the battery, both the pickup and the preamp need to be powered, like an EMG really - I think they had just moved to MEC from EMG as standard shortly before it was built. On the LX, just the preamp requires power.

[quote name='Hutton' post='1375277' date='Sep 16 2011, 10:54 AM']I have a 1984 Precision which is an excellent bass. If I was to sell it then I can expect to pocket about £400 - £500 less than a late 70s Precision. Why?[/quote] You just need to wait three years until it becomes a good bass

On my SS1 the pickups are active, on my LX they're passive, though the SS1 is a fair bit older than the LX. They don't sound too dissimilar, however.

Vintage is a term used to try to squeeze more money out of a prospective buyer on the basis of age and exclusivity magically making something seem better than it actually is In practical terms, I think there's a 30 year timeline where the price and desriability of instruments suddenly increases, certainly it looks like early 80's Fenders have come in from the cold, even late 70's and early 80's Japanese stuff are appreciating rapidly too. Personally, I think there might be a link to the age of the buyer, where having disposable income and a large dose of nostalgia makes owning an instrument older than you are a cool thing.

That is stunning. I much prefer the look of a lighter facing on Wals

I got a trio of fake 57s a few years back. It was easy to tell they were fake because they fell apart when I unscrewed the caps, literally came to pieces in my hand.

Rob's been in the band almost 10 years but he's still 4th behind McGovney in terms of importance.

First, see if there are four wires coming out of your pickup or two.

I, too, like bass guitar and music... just not at the same time.

No, just the one

Thanks Regarding the clothes, all I need is a sock

I'm lost for words... in a good way.

Time to have a good look inside...

Very nice. Tasteful but still extravagant. I like it

I took some new pics of the Bacchus P

Hardware or software? If software is an option, BFD Eco is going for $30 at the moment [url="http://www.fxpansion.com/index.php?page=103"]http://www.fxpansion.com/index.php?page=103[/url]

Looks great, well done. What is the string spacing?

[quote name='flyfisher' post='1368122' date='Sep 9 2011, 09:52 PM']Legend! Pity the camera didn't concentrate more on Kaye. Interesting interview here: [url="http://vimeo.com/26233284"]http://vimeo.com/26233284[/url][/quote]That was very interesting. One in the eye for vintage Fender lovers

That is rather nice.

[quote name='Lorne' post='1355850' date='Aug 30 2011, 12:13 AM']Ah, well, if it doesn't actually have to be a Fender, then this is the closest I am ever going to get to owning a Precision (Unless I find that Lake Placid Blue ESP I should've bought in '92) 1987 USA handmade B.C.Rich ST bass, now has the correct knobs on it, and EMG P + J pick ups [/quote] Works for me. That is gorgeous.

What is the top on that, it looks amazing?

If you don't feel it's right then don't do it, simple as that. I don't think you're being selfish. If your heart isn't into it, and it clearly isn't, then you're doing the right thing.

You could just post it here, no?

Back from its refret... I installed a new truss rod too, now it's setting up just right