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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

I have just picked up, courtesy of Freegle or Freecycle as it was, a bit of a dog jazz that has been poorly de-fretted, bits & pieces missing etc. With a bit of TLC it'll be 'workable' I'm sure looks like a RI model, with brass link from bridge to pick up. Thing is, having never heard the name/make before I thought I'd google it, like you do first thing that caught my attention was this gumtree ad: [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/fenix-jazz-bass-by-young-chang--sunburst-tortoise/107799274"]http://www.gumtree.c...toise/107799274[/url] Plese tell me they're not worth £299! Interesting from wikipedia: [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Chang"]http://en.wikipedia....iki/Young_Chang[/url] Cheerz, John Anyone want pictures? sorry removed because of unlimited access it seems!

[quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1345499840' post='1778330'] Is there no talent to that mans end? [/quote] Fixed

[quote name='Raymondo' timestamp='1345471719' post='1777807'] Some of my Mums' ashes were scattered in the sea at Bexhill....she lived there as a young girl.......I really Liked that area of the south coast.......Not that what I think matters ...it just made me think of mum! [/quote] I'll give a little wave (no pun intended) of respect to your Mum when I'm down at the sea next

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1345460115' post='1777645'] And not a mobility scooter in sight!! [color=#0000ff]We'll soon fix that for you[/color] I'd really like this song - it should be as uplifting as the video, but why does he have to always try and out-miserable Morrissey all the time?! [/quote] [color=#0000ff]You cannot be serious[/color] [color=#0000ff]our Tom's never as bad as that[/color] [color=#0000FF] [/color][color=#0000ff]it is such a catchy song though [/color]

It's a bit strange to hear a song about everyday places I know so well, it's not quite like 'New York New York' down here Here's the video, made around the Cafe & seafront - shows a bit of Bexhill life [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH13eUiDhmo"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH13eUiDhmo[/url]

[quote name='norvegicusbass' timestamp='1345419294' post='1777402'] I know that one of JPJ's heroes was James Jamerson and I think this is his most Jamersonesque basslines but call me biased as a huge Zep fan but it is better than all of JJ's lines combined. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbnKzRvNTD8[/media] [/quote] JJ v JPJ + Lemon song = Apples & Oranges, innit

Where are you? Difficult to tell what's wrong from here if you're near me I'll have a look for you. Cheerz, John

I've been contemplating the fretless TT, looks a lot of bass for the money, 1/2 the price of signature model Fenders like Tony Franklin & Victor Baileys. I emailed Thomman asking about the current stock having the same (Delano) pick ups as shown, but was told "[font="Arial"]Sorry, but this item comes with Sandberg PU´s." [/font] [font="Arial"][url="http://www.thomann.de/de/sandberg_california_jj4_rw_tsbfl_passiv.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/de/sandberg_california_jj4_rw_tsbfl_passiv.htm[/url][/font]

I haven't seen these mentioned before, apologies if I'm behind the times seem OK for the money if they're up to usual quality! [url="http://www.giggear.co.uk/n/squier-telecaster-bass/"]http://www.giggear.co.uk/n/squier-telecaster-bass/[/url]

That looks great Paddy a job very well done I often lust after a Fiesta red P myself @ MrFingers - Cheerz, John