Sibob

[quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1473772816' post='3132987'] Can we please when we are referring to early 80s Fenders as not being of good quality be particular and say 80/81. It could be thought that early 80s includes the basses made from 82 to 85. The 82 - 85 basses were produced when USA production was getting going again with greatly increased quality as Sibob rightly says. The standard basses were being produced along side the reissues so the quality of workmanship was the same. I hesitate to say it again but a 82 -85 USA Standard bass is a different animal than an 80/81 bass. The basses in 80/81 were being produced from existing stock parts and are no different from 70s basses. The 80/81 basses have serial numbers beginning with 'S9'. The 82-85 basses have serial numbers beginning with 'E' and are not to be confused with 80/81 basses. [/quote] I kinda agree, although I still think they were putting out 'standard' parts bin basses alongside the vintage reissues?! I had an '83 E series Jazz that was a shocker, neck/bridge alignment was horrendous. Not a patch on the '83 JV I have.....night and day! Again, that might have been an anomaly. Si

I was also under the impression that Fender Japan was being used to bolster US stock, as when they purchased back from CBS, they needed to move the factory in USA and so have vastly reduced output. I don't think it's a superiority complex thing at all, I think the JVs (and similar serials of that era) are genuinely well made basses, are they better than USA models? Depends on what era and what bass, they're all quite different. My current JV is better than my previous '03 USA Jazz, but I wouldn't assume that's the case with all USA models, that would be silly. Different eras will have different likelihoods of being good too, it's widely accepted that late 70s and early 80s was pretty dire for USA instruments, there's obviously exceptions within that, and basses that have perhaps been reworked by luthiers to improve them, but I certainly wouldn't look to early 80s when considering a Fender based on my experience. If someone found a good one, great Now the Fullerton vintage reissues (when they started to ramp up USA production again) do actually go for fairly big money, £2k in some instances, probably because they're very close to vintage spec, and also started to actually QC again. Si

It always baffles me why people use free, highly restrictive versions of 'name' DAWs when Reaper is available. Si

Microphones are fairly low level signal, whereas the instrument input on a guitar pedal is expecting to hear a higher 'instrument' signal level. It may be ok with an adapter, but really, if you want to use a Mic into a looper, the best option is probably the Boss RC-30 for my money. Si

As has been mentioned, you may simply just not like the tone of the Tone Hammer (ironically)?! I had a Genz Benz Streamerliner 900, which may others swear by (including in this thread), I thought it was absolutely awful, not a useable tone in it for me. Switch back to my Mark Bass, same cab as the GB, tonal heaven again. Si

Just waiting for Bass Direct to get them in stock, will report back Si

[quote name='Johnny Wishbone' timestamp='1473684526' post='3132220'] Superb - keep us posted! How much was the shipping? [/quote] 6.20 euros for registered mail, or 11.00 euros for DHL, I went for the former. Si

Guma Antique with blank drilled enclosure on order! Think I'll have someone paint the enclosure for me, will have loads of time before I'm able to build it anyway haha. Si

I just think there's certain combinations of basses/amps/cabs that work and some that don't. There is absolutely no lack of 'heft' (however subjective) from my Precision/Jazz/LMK800/Barefaced rig I felt there was a distinct lack of 'heft' (however subjective) when I used to run my old Jazz or Warwick into an Ashdown ABMII 500 into a 4x8 & 1x15 Ashdown Mini rig.....go figure Si

I had an 'A' series Japanese Precision around 6 years ago and it was really very good. Based on it's appointments (and confirmed by research over at 21Frets.com) it was an SQ spec bass, meaning that nothing had really changed since the SQ changes from JV). Anyway, was absolutely worth the £350 equivalent that it accounted for in a trade deal. Sold it on but wish I still had it to be honest, fortunately I know who has it and have first dibs if he sells haha. I've just purchased a JV Jazz from Higgie and that is brilliant, much more into it than the 2003 USA Jazz I had for a few years, and definitely better than the '73 Jazz I had. As has been mentioned, in todays money, JVs would probably go for about £500 new, and so once you factor in collectability and sentimentality (mine is '83, YOB), then I think the current prices are pretty bang on. I had a new Classic Vibe jazz when they were first released, and it was great, not as good as the JV I have now, but really good for the money. As has been mentioned, if you really MUST have a JV, they're great. There's a really nice black/rosewood Jazz on here for a good enough price. But if you're not fussed about it being 'JV', but do want an 80s Japanese Fender, definitely check out the SQ, E & A series basses Si

Getting back to the o/p, just curious as to why the amp is the first thing you believe to be at fault? As has been mentioned, perhaps it's the cabs?! perhaps it's the bass?! The other tell is that you say "[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b]but at times,[/b] it becomes impossible to dial in a sound with punch...", suggesting that at other times, it sounds fine?!......so perhaps it's the room the gig is in that sounds bad?! [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Other things to consider, who are you playing with?! If there are two guitarists who are EQ [/font][/color][font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]poorly in relation to you, plus a keyboard player playing low notes, all bad times.[/color][/font] [font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]​It might well be the amp, but seems to be that there are a lot of variables here?![/color][/font] [font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]Si[/color][/font]

Very cool! Will have to try it some time Si

Merged threads and had a tdy up. As you were

Three, and one of them is strung with flats, so it means I only have two basses to keep up with restringing. Bliss lol Si

For me, the best pitch up/down stuff is on the Line6 M series pedals. I pretty much have an M5 just for the +1 octave lol. Then I'd say the new bass whammy, but it's huge and the harmony stuff was useless for me. Then Pog (micro or nano) is probably the easiest choice (i.e. It's small), but only does +1 octave. Si

I'm certainly not complaining as I'm still gigging a lot, but because I would solder in the house, can't really do it at the mo Still, might pick up an Antique Si

Yeah the Guma Antique is very tempting, just not doing much soldering at the moment due to the 5month boy lol. Might just purchase for a rainy day lol Si

I was taking a look on the Sims site, but couldn't find my way to any kind of accessories listings for sale?! Si

I should probably also say that it's got to retrofit to a Fender with no extra drilling.....which I don't think the Schaller does?! Plus it's ugly as sin lol Si

I think I'm edging towards giving the Kickass a try, it seems nice and smooth (no spikey bits for palm muting), and very adjustable, moreso than the otherwise very well thought of Badass. Also not weird seeing them on a Fender. Seems like a no brainer?! Si

The current trio dream-team: L-R 1983 Squier JV Jazz 1971 Fender Precision Xotic XJ-1T Lightweight 5 [IMG]http://i64.tinypic.com/2u8ktoh.jpg[/IMG] Si

2016s current lineup: L-R 1983 Squier JV Jazz 1971 Fender Precision 2016 Xotic XJ-1T 'Lightweight' 5 [IMG]http://i65.tinypic.com/hwwap2.jpg[/IMG] Si

I'm looking to replace the bridge on my JV Jazz, has anyone had experience of all three of the above? Thoughts when comparing them all? Pros/cons etc? I'm primarily a fingerstyle player who often plays Palm-muted. I have a B-style on my Xotic and its fine, should I go for that, or is something like the Kickass a genuine step up? Cheers Si

Sold Shemeck my Maruszczyk Jake. Very pleasant and helpful when organising the meetup, Recommended Cheers and enjoy the bass Si

Line6 are not known for their footswitches. I believe the M series is the same as the DL-4 in that the 'switch' is just a plunger into a small tactile switch on the PCB, utter crap. These can be desoldered and then replaced with a mechanical momentary DPDT momentary switch. But that mod is not for the feint hearted. I did 2 on my DL-4 and never again, had Martin at Owens Electronics mod the other two. So much more reliable now though. Si