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[quote name='noelk27' timestamp='1346255469' post='1787090'] Very, err, sparkly, and red. [/quote] Indeed! & very nice

That's a bit good Nige ended much too soon was just getting absorbed! Edit: 2nd listen - the start reminded me of Dave Gilmour's On A Island

Or - get a single hole thumb rest from Guy Lewis & use the existing hole on the top edge of pick guard, no extra holes to drill That's what I do, it's the perfect position for me, all my P's have one fitted in the exact same place & of course you can change back with no holes left. You can see one in the picture of my red HW1. Big + they're a thousand times nicer than a Fender plastic one Cheerz, John

[quote name='bremen' timestamp='1346146723' post='1785697'] Thanks - turned out to be an Opera thing. Works with Firefox. What are their half-rounds like? [/quote] Can't help you there, not tried them. I tried GHS Ground Wounds once but I'm definitely a Flatwound person, always have been, always will be

Cheerz Gary - we have contact

[quote name='bremen' timestamp='1346145359' post='1785677'] That link goes to the Status homepage, can't find a way to their strings pricelist from there [/quote] [url="http://www.status-graphite.com/status/frames/index_home.html"]http://www.status-graphite.com/status/frames/index_home.html[/url] Menu on left > follow the arrows > you'll get there

Smooth as a baby's bum mate photos taken just now, not far from new strings, hope they show OK. [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/kjon51/Strings%20and%20Things/20120828_083027.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/kjon51/Strings%20and%20Things/20120828_083038.jpg[/IMG] Cheerz, John

Thanks for that, mine has the serial number engraved on the neck plate only, so no silver or black I'm guessing '87 then? [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/kjon51/Fenix%20Jazz%20Bass%20by%20Young%20Chang/20120823_195737.jpg[/IMG]

Wish I knew about that would have been there for sure.

Hey Dave, I hope you don't mind if I tag this onto your thread - I was given a Fenix Jazz the other day & started this thread:- [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/184894-fenix-jazz-bass-by-young-chang/page__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.u...__fromsearch__1[/url] Although I haven't got it together in a playable state yet, is all seems pretty good so far I would also be interested in any help with serial number dating, mine is E737656, Made in Korea, (I believe). Cheerz, John

[b] "Gibson produces 530 guitars a day"[/b] & some of them even get through quality control

Is there a serial number hidden by the flash/reflection on the back of head?

Another vote for Status Hotwires, [url="http://www.status-graphite.com/status/frames/index_home.html"]http://www.status-graphite.com/status/frames/index_home.html[/url] best value for money flatwounds without doubt & they're good - I mean very good - I mean they're comparable to the £40 ish big name flats. GHS Precision Flats on a P-bass & TI JF344's on a Jazz bass for the win if you don't mind the price tag

Not mine & nothing to do with me - but I think this deserves a look - good photo's: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-GDR-MADE-PRECISION-BASS-WITH-MARTIN-NASH-ARTWORK-FRONT-BACK-MARLIN-SLAMME-/130755443065?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item1e71a1b979#ht_3709wt_1137"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-GDR-MADE-PRECISION-BASS-WITH-MARTIN-NASH-ARTWORK-FRONT-BACK-MARLIN-SLAMME-/130755443065?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item1e71a1b979#ht_3709wt_1137[/url]

I bet it's lovely + 1 for pics please

Ground/earth contact - bridge to pick up ground plate, then wired to back of pots etc.

I've got another neck (fretted) all ready to fit, not a problem, but the original fretboard may not be as bad as it looks it the pictures. I've cleaned it with surgical spirits, set the truss rod so it's now flat & ready to sand. Having looked at it with a 9.5 radius sanding block on , it's not bad.

Mobility scooters at the cafe today, said Hi to Raymondo's Mum [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/kjon51/20120823_161927.jpg[/IMG]

I can see nobody is interested in my latest acquisition but just in case anybody reads this What do you think? Relic or not to relic, that is the question I've never been a great fan of the relic thing but confronted with an old beater that's 1/2 way there already, I am tempted Pictures of how it is in 1st post.

I would say their main use is as a complete 'drop in' replacement of wiring/pots/jack with quality components & a simple solderless connection. Ideal for many bass players who may not be so mechanically competent or technically minded or not have the tools or not too good at soldering or just can't be arsed or would rather save money compared to taking their bass to a luthier or guitar/music shop down the road. Their advantage is you are getting a custom/hand made, individually tested bit of kit which you know is good & will provide 'the best' possible signal path from your pick ups to your cable - into your amp. The advantage over a perfectly good, quality, factory installed wiring kit is minimal at best probably negligible & couldn't be classed as an upgrade at all, but if you are replacing an old, worn, tired, dirty, scratchy, loose connection, cheaper than chips, crappy piece of probably far eastern sh*te components, then the advantages can be enormous. Performance, long life & reliability are of course worth considering, many people will say - worth it just for the peace of mind. I would also say if you are thinking of upgrading the pick ups in a bass, then surely it's also a good idea to upgrade the parts that can make all the difference, for less than you might think. If you would like a kit, I am very happy to discuss specs & details by PM before giving a price, please feel free to contact me if you're interested. BTW my feedback may be worth a look Cheerz, John

Hello - is it me you're looking for

Show us a picture of the pick up wires & the back of the control plate - should be simples

If they've only got one wire it ain't going to work.

Cheap as chips [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jazz-J-Bass-Guitar-Pickguard-Scratch-Plate-3-Ply-White-Tortoise-Shell-fit-Fender-/260923081417?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item3cc03a42c9"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jazz-J-Bass-Guitar-Pickguard-Scratch-Plate-3-Ply-White-Tortoise-Shell-fit-Fender-/260923081417?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item3cc03a42c9[/url]

Even the strings I found in the bag are OK, an assortment of Flatwounds & the bag is a Ritter as good as new with the label on still. All in all - not bad for a freebie