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Fender American Standard Jazz Bass 2008 (ON HOLD)
Bigguy2017 replied to Bassman1974's topic in Basses For Sale
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Trace Elliot SMX GP12 Valve blend not working
Bigguy2017 replied to mathieu's topic in Repairs and Technical
Remove the valve and check the voltages on the valve socket - carefully... You're looking for +15 VDC on 6+8 (heaters) and +40 to +150 VDC (HT) on pin 4. You have tried another (known good?) valve... If voltages are there, clean and tighten the valve socket contacts (obvs. with power off and drained!) and have a good look for a cracked PCB trace around the valve socket. Measure the values of R2, R12, R13 and C6 - anything open circuit? -
The knob is a collet knob. To remove the knob you have to spin the outer brass ring anticlockwise - use a pair of needle nose pliers in the two slots to get it loose. Once the collet is loose the knob will pull off. Then it's a normal pot with a nut + washer - use a spanner...
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Sizes I use are; Fender saddle height screws (Mex + MIJ) ------------------------------------------- M3 grub screws - cone (or cup / dome) point M3 x 10mm M3 x 12mm M3 x 16mm (1.5mm allen key) Fender USA ------------ 1/16" bass (6-32) 0.050" guitar (4-40) www.modelfixings.com (or similar supplier) M3 x 12mm MF-GS37S
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Like franzbassist said, best is to buy a selection of screws in Long, Med, Short. Do the bass setup and when you're happy, replace the screws with ones of best length - keep the 'wrong uns' for later use. This plan works best when you have many basses using the same type of screws...
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Hmmm... that looks like the sheared off end of the truss rod
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Most of the advertised 'P90 screws' are Jazz Bass / P Bass PuP screws at 2.6 or 2.8mm and don't fit many P90s - even though they are advertised as 'P90 screws'. Even the Hosco ones are 2.6mm x 40mm. 2.5mm x 38mm is the correct size ( I think) - I got some nickel ones from Armstrong Music https://www.armstrongmusic.co.uk/products/p90-pickup-mounting-screw-nickel-bag-of-4?variant=47225709199642
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(On Hold) Pre Ernie Ball Stingray 1979 - *SOLD*
Bigguy2017 replied to mustafunk1's topic in Basses For Sale
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You can usually pry / pop out the hard foam liners with a 4" paint scraper or similar to access the ABS shell. I've had good results with glass fibre tape and epoxy - the trick is getting the broke bits back to where they belong and level. Any holes or missing pieces can be filled with epoxy or black Milliput - Plastikote satin black spray paint covers things nicely.
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Yup, that 'aint no Fender.
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Good spot - just ordered 2 x NYXL = £39.50 delivered
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Just mount one of these on the rear cover plate - easy enough to drill + file the wee slot for USB-C JSADZKJ USB 2.0 Tyep C Panel Mount Cable 90 Degree Angle USB C Male to Female Extension CableUSB 2.0 Type C Cable with Panel Mount Screw for Laptop, Tablet, Mobile Phone 1ft/30cm: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories
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Cannot power up PJB Briefcase amp.
Bigguy2017 replied to Tony Ellis's topic in Repairs and Technical
I do not know the specifics of this amp but general principles apply... Is this the same PJB model as attached .pdf schematic shows... ? First check 15VDC and 12VDC supply rails are AOK - they both have internal fuses (as does the other 12VDC battery supply). If you can unplug the power supply from the main board (plugin connectors?) will it power on now? Are all voltages present? If all DC volts are AOK then there's a problem on the main board; Look for burnt or discoloured components, leaking or swollen capacitors, bad solder joints or damaged PCB tracks. Have a sniff- any burnt electrics smell? pjb_phil_jones_bass_briefcase_sch.pdf -
How old are your oldest strung bass strings
Bigguy2017 replied to SH73's topic in General Discussion
I used to change them after about 2-3 months, but since I started using D'Addario NYXL 45105 jobs they last a lot longer - still not feeling a need to change them after a year. They start out a little dull and don't get much duller. -
Try a buffer pedal first in line The BrightOnion Micro Buffer Pedal, TC Electronic Bonafide or Fender Level Set are all small, inexpensive boxes
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I'd replace the truss rod nut. Take the neck off, wind the nut fully out - you can cut a slot in it once it's proud of the wood. Replace with a nice new nut with a smear of grease. Is it a standard 3/16" allen key? If so it's a Fender #: 0038443000 nut
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Power supply - plug it into an isolated supply or use a separate supply
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Fender Japan Jazz 75 reissue Non Export. £1100 On Hold - *SOLD*
Bigguy2017 replied to Dee-bass's topic in Basses For Sale
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Wow... looks brand new - nice colour too.
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The Music Nomad one is excellent on bass and guitar tuners. Ball bearings baby... !
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What do you do with your old strings?
Bigguy2017 replied to Cliff Edge's topic in General Discussion
I have a friend who is a modeller - uses them for pilot's oxygen hoses and other details on planes and tanks. Trouble is he only needs one set for a lifetime.... 😞 Threading elastic shock cord through tent poles Another friend uses a bass string for holding knitting stiches - very technical... A doubled over guitar 0.010" top E is good for blobbing wood glue into screw holes (scratch plates, strap buttons etc.) to make screws fit tight again Unblocking gummed up glue spouts -
BH250 TC bass head issues????? Please Help
Bigguy2017 replied to NellyOnBass's topic in Repairs and Technical
First, are you using a TRS cable? With just a TRS cable into the amp footswitch jack, try shorting T to S and R to S. This should give Toneprint on/off and Toneprint 1/2 switching as per diagram below Re Aux connection - how are you connecting from the phone? Out the phones socket (use a stereo minijack cable), or USB out the phone using a converter cable? Plug the minijack cable into the amp - touching the other plug end should give some buzz if working.