Paul S

I wouldn't necessarily trust my ears over anything I think it is probably more about how subjective tone is at the end of it all. And, yes, nothing like a Precision. I have migrated to 5 string basses (but will still keep the JV) and have tried several things but none are quite exactly the same. Fender 5 string Ps are too heavy and the necks too wide. I have ordered a Mah-roos-chick (can't spell the actual word) 5 string Jake so hopefully that will be the end of it.

Not the best but I like it http://youtu.be/FxwWAJEempQ

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1507964807' post='3388994'] I had a really early JV which was all original other than the pickup had been switched for a Seymour SPB-1 or whatever they are called. Managed to pick up an original JV pup complete with the raised A pole pieces - it made the bass "all original" But.... I much preferred the Seymour pups and regretted swapping them, the JV were slightly more vintage sounding but the seymours were far far better sitting in a mix [/quote] I still have it - sounds fantastic. To my knackered old ears the original pup has more bite than the SPB-1, which I have had in other basses, and a richer sweet spot so from my perspective I am glad you swapped it!

[quote name='MrDaveTheBass' timestamp='1507813452' post='3388140'] Damn! Now I've got some very incriminating browsing history that's going to be very difficult to explain when I get a knock on the door from the tortporn police! [/quote] You'll need a tort lawyer, of course...

[quote name='Dr.Dave' timestamp='1507753654' post='3387818'] The worst that can happen is the punters remember the daft sod with the offensive T shirt and the stupid bass - they forget the player with the stock one that other players admire. [/quote] You forgot the add 'and big gob'. Nice to see you back in the forum Doctor.

I am thinking of doing a travel version - might the idea have legs?

The Hamsters were a local SE Essex band - tight RnB, their own stuff is pretty good as well as the Hendrix and ZZ Top covers they do - lost count f how many times I've seen them. Sadly they packed up a couple of years ago. I like this Richie Kotzen cover of Hall and Oates 'Sarah Smile' http://youtu.be/xk5H95iw-5g

Funny how totally subjective music is within a group of musos. For me, the only thing worse than Neil Young's guitar playing is his voice

Rather than the cab being the issue I would say perhaps it is the amp that is letting the side down? Try an old school amp with 'heft', perhaps - Trace Elliot, Peavey, Ashdown ABM etc. I use a Supercompact with a Trace Elliot head and it has balls to spare.

[quote name='Dan Dare' timestamp='1507494850' post='3385910'] And a dodgy moustache. Not only that, the bugger's PLAYING WITH A PICK. Bastard. [/quote] No - I am bunching my fist in case someone made a comment about my music stand. [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1507497510' post='3385935'] Good thing his music stand is out of shot ... [/quote] Oh dear...

A couple not mentioned yet: Zal Cleminson, SAHB's clown. G.E. Smith, some blistering work on a lot of Hall and Oates stuff. Jamie Moses - session player, seen him with acts as diverse as Los Pacaminos and Tom Jones.

[quote name='Grahambythesea' timestamp='1507390923' post='3385184'] Why not buy those rubber cable trunk things people put down when a mains cable is running from a wall plug out to equipment in a room, often seen at conferences? [/quote] [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1506952063' post='3382221'] Something like this do you? [url="https://www.amazon.co.uk/D-Line-Light-Duty-Cable-Cover/dp/B0078NU4C6"]https://www.amazon.c...r/dp/B0078NU4C6[/url] [/quote] That is what I have. Bought some for next to nothing at a boot sale.

[attachment=255156:Jake C (1).png] Seems a bit small? Got it from Public Peace. And I didn't haggle - seems a bargain as it is, frankly

Oh dear...

[quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1507033702' post='3382866'] I would never criticise her standing as a musician or, devalue her worth as a woman but in this case, I reckon there's a fair chance that he's handed it to her to give it a bit of a dust. [/quote] As an aside, there is a nicely crafted Brandy Clark song about wearing orange or stripes. http://youtu.be/plPRmANJF_w

Can only agree - it is lovely. OK, just placed my order. Classic Jake 5 string, black with black pickguard, birdseye maple neck/board and headstock plus carbon rods. Delano pups, Chrome Hipshot B bridge and Ultralite tuners. Luminlay side dots. Should have done this 2 years ago!! Excitement mounts!!

Still debating whether or not to go with carbon rods - anyone have a view?

I've always liked Hipshot A for my Precisions in the past so I guess that is the way to go. Anyone go for carbon rods in the neck, BTW?

Yes, lightweight tuners. Interesting observation about the bridge, Si. Anyone else had this issue?

I was undecided about the nut. Still am. Also changed my mind and will opt for the standard bridge and Delano pickup. I'll keep looking at the pic while I am away!