Machines

I'm considering the single coil mod on my L-2000 just for extra versatility. It's here to stay so may as well get the most out of it.

My band has done a few charity gigs recently, great for live practice but it's costing me money to get there. No more freebies I demanded. A week later we have 4 paid gigs lined up.

I'd leave them be. How many classic relics do you see with these holes ? I think it adds to the mojo.

This bass is quite good in metal:

Coolio. I found my old J pickups and they were sealed so assumed all Fenders pickups were. Thanks chaps.

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My Dad bought a nice 2nd hand 2005 Mexican Precision not too long ago and I've got it on 'long term loan' so to speak. Been cleaning it up and outs had a few upgrades such as very lush and expensive looking tort pickguard, finger rest and chrome covers. What I wanted to know was is this a standard Mexican P pickup ? Looks a lot better than the J pickups on my old MIM 99 Jazz Images in below post as my phone sucks for editing bbcode.

I've nearly sold my Yamaha RBX775 a few times due to lack of usage and also getting better instruments. It was a present for my 21st (I've just hit 30) and I defretted it a few years ago and whilst I still don't play it a lot (an hour a month or so) I'm glad I still have it.

Try both. Make a decision Ps Jazz for me everytime.

I'm the only one in my band who uses them. One chap is an aspiring session keys player - very talented and is only 18. He's told me he gets tinnitus after a gig, I told him quite bluntly to get some plugs before he's screwed his hearing for life.

Hard for me to comment without bias as I've known Mark since BassDirect was running from an old lockup on a farm, but he's always been very attentive and patient with me. His business has grown exponentially since then and he may not always have the time to provide a personal service everytime . I've spent about £1500 in 5 years but only in a couple of transactions, but I know when I do want to spend big I'll be going to him.

Oteil Burbridge on the Modulus I believe.

Changed the battery too ? Does it happen in passive mode ? I also had a similar 'fault' with my G&L which turned out to me the cable not being 100% in the socket.

Yes, it also does the Telebass with the humbucker a treat. I'm keeping mine as an occasional rehearsal instrument but I won't gig it again anytime soon. It's unique and dynamic enough for me to keep as a curiosity/possible investment.

My T-40 doesn't get out too much. It does indeed do these sounds but it can't do a decent P bass I find.

You can't go wrong with this bass, or Lakland in general,

The pickups ate the SAME in both US and Tribute models. All US made. To say they're "half decent" in the Tribute is just plain wrong.

I use my amp for about 5 mins a month. Only when I'm home alone and my neighbours are all out . Even then I don't crank it that much. Any other times are headphones only.

I had a similar problem on my MIM 99 Jazz. The G string was A LOT louder than the others. Swapped the pickups for Nordstrands and problem fixed.

My Dad will want one of these.

My best Fender is a G&L, even Leo agreed.

Gig complete ! It was great. The lightweight meant I had had the combo in one hand and my hard case in the other, only one trip from car ! I was severely limited on setup time due to the other band on bringing too much stuff and impacting our sound check (we had barely 2 min) so I didn't get chance to play the EQ. So I ran flat and just cranked it. It coped well and I had to run to at about 6/10 master volume with the preamp not clipping at all. I could have had the master a lot lower if I'd allowed a slightly overdriven sound. I wanted to try out the parametric mid control but maybe next time.

I'll be getting one I expect some day, but it's years away currently due to cost plus I want a US one not a Combustion.