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Hey all, I'm going to be installing (trying to install) a MM pickup into my P a long side the split P pup. My question is what rating of pots and cap to i need, i'm going vvt. PS if anybody can do me a wiring diagram i would be hugely grateful

I intend on putting the split P back in and using either a VVT setup or a VBT all passive, that is my next headache as i've never done this before either, any wiring diagrams/advice is more than welcome.

So I bought a Squier Affinity P with the plans of really meesing around with it as a learning experience as most skills needed for this kind of thing I have never used before (Woodworking, Soldering Etc.). So I stripped the neck from the body and removed everything from the body itself. I then covered in in masking tape to ease marking out as I decided to try to fit it with a MM pickup as close to the MM sweetspot as possible. I found out that there was a slight issue as the MM sweetspot slightly overlaps the Split P's position. So i decided to just put the MM hard against the split P's, to limit the stress as I said this is my first try. Next came the part I wasn't looking forward to doing, the routing. It wasn't as difficult as i expected, but i did learn a few valuble lessons. It would have been much easier if i could have found a routing template, but I couldn't find one for a MM. I should have made the cut out a few mm smaller than my marking out, then slowly removed more material, I could've got the cut out much more snug. The last thing I did today was to give the guitar finish a good scuff with 400/800 grit sandpaper. I have decided to paint it as well, the colour i will keep to myself just now. A friend is a car painter and he has agreed to paint this for me, so hopefully it'll be a good finish. Next job, give the body a couple of coats of primer and fill all/any dings and chips. I'll update as soon as i get the thing primerd and filled.

Can one of you guys put into words the true differences between. Seymour Duncan Vintage Jazz Pups Seymour Duncan Hot Jazz Pups Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounder Jazz Pups Do seymours antiquities just look old or are there tonal differnces? Fender Standard Jazz Pups Fender 75RI Jazz Pups. I generally play rock (REM, Big Country) which pair would be most suitable,

Ok. I have a squier P that i am going to mess with. I'm going to add a MM pup as close to the MM sweet spot as i can whilst keeeping the split P's in their original position. This is my first modding project. So i don't want to spend a fortune on seymours. What are some good options for decent pups on a budget. I want to replace the split p's for something a bit meatier and I obviously need a 4 string MM pup (pole pieces on show)

Just bought a Squier P from Wayne, Posted more than securely, superb price, great bass, What more can I say. A pleasure to deal with.

I am surprised by the OP. I saw the Mozz in May in Dundee, supported by Doll and the Kicks. Mozz and his band were flawless, where as Doll were very amatuerish. I may be biased as IMO Morrissey is a legend. Possibly the affects of a long tour on older bodies?

What are my options for paint if i want to refin a poly coated bass. Will bog standard car paints work or do i need something different? If i need to fill any dings, will two pack car filler work?

When you ordered from warmoth, how much was postage and did you get stung for import and VAT?

Cool Jez, But I can't be arsed having to paint a body from scratch. So i'll hold off until a squier body turns up, or some BC'er offers to sell me one of theirs.

Hey all, I am wanting a squier P body for a project, to keep me busy for a while. I'm struggling to find one. Where is the best place to look for one? I've tried here, ebay and gumtree with little luck.

Marvin Gaye - Grapevine (Legendary) Smokey Robinson - Tears of a clown (Close 2nd)

Where in Scotalnd are you? There is a guitar store in Kirkcaldy HSK Music that stocks G&L. I'm sure there is a guy that works there, on here. Give them a call [url="http://www.hskmusic.com/"]HSK Music[/url]

I've had exaclty the same experience with MIJFenders, enquired about a 75RI, he told me he would get a price for me and phone me back..... i'm still waiting.

I have put a Gotoh on my VMJ perfect fit, no shimming. Only slight complaint is why Gotoh insist on Black Chrome rather than the same black as most other parts manufacturers use, then all my hardwase would match.

It may be worth while doing a test pice first. I might be completely wrong but glow in the dark paint might not glow in the dark once laquered?

[quote name='danlea' post='518304' date='Jun 19 2009, 12:47 PM']You're absolutely certain you're using the same gauges on both? If the basses are the same scale length (should be), set up correctly and in tune they should be under the same tension in order to provide the same fundamental frequency (at least approximately). That said, the '62 is likely to produce less fundamental than the deluxe and so have smaller string excursion, which might be perceived as having less 'slack', and so higher tension. I'm neglecting any higher order effects here, but I would be surprised if these could make a significant difference to the actual tension (equally, real world physics are not always intuitive, so who knows?).[/quote] Yeah they both have the same guage strings. Both sound as i would want them to sound, so you may be right about my perceptions being off. I have been thinking about getting rid of the special so i may be creating flaws in my mind to convince me.

Hey, I have two P Basses. A MIJ 62 RI and a MIM Deluxe Special. Both necks are set perfect for me and both stung with D'Addario xl165 45-105. Both Maple/Rosewood Necks. Is there any reason why I get far more E string tension on the 62 rather than the special?

The tech guy at Kenny's Music in Dundee is supposed to be very good. He is a freelancer and is only at Kenny's maybe twice a week. 10 years ago he did a Strat for my brother, it is a good as factory if not better.