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Thanks for that, was the old 'Made in Japan' consistently both upper & lower case then? Possibly a date of change to all Caps could be established? Does this also mean the 08.11.20 [b][i]is[/i][/b] a date stamp & maybe common to find on these? Therefore a easy way of more accurate dating? Cheerz, John

Pro luthier job to get the best possible repair to the outside, then I'd get a sheet of carbon fibre & resin a couple of layers over the inside before re-fitting the pots.

Do a search for Gramma pad, that will provide some insulation.

Pleased to have found this thread, I'm havin a bit of bother dating my MiJ '51 P, bought from Old Horse Murphy - Nick a long time ago, as a 94/95 manufactured, which I've always believed , (so did Nick), & has checked out on every website I've tried. Having spoken to Nick it seems he was told the same when he bought it from a well known guitar/amp/keyboard shop in Brighton almost 3 years ago. Now I've fitted new strings & decided to give it a good set-up, I've removed the neck & found what I have to assume is date stamp! So what do you think? [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/kjon51/Fender%2051%20Precision%20Bass/120420121336.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/kjon51/Fender%2051%20Precision%20Bass/120420121334.jpg[/IMG] Serial # if you can't read it is T057673 [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/kjon51/Fender%2051%20Precision%20Bass/130420121339.jpg[/IMG]

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1334317653' post='1614370'] This would be my view. A P doesn`t necessarily "cut" more, but due to the natural tone, it has more presence. [/quote] ^^ Nicely put ^^

Yes CTS 250k are the best pots

I wouldn't want to deal with your 'local guitar shop' if he thinks that's a complicated job God help us! The .022uF cap is probably meant for a guitar circuit but you can use it & listen - if you don't like the tone change it for the .1uF or a .047. What pots have you got? They're more important Cheerz, John

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1334301933' post='1613940'] [url="http://www.maplin.co.uk/12v-5a-car-socket-power-supply-42702"]http://www.maplin.co...er-supply-42702[/url] [/quote] That'll never power it, taken from a review:- [color=#0000ff]"[/color] [left]Let me start by saying that the Alpine MRP M350 is a good amplifier. However, the reported power rating of 700 watts is misleading. While it was possible to generate the 700 watts they claimed, this was at a distortion level in excess of 45%. Also, the power was achieved by drawing nearly 60 amps of current and which was only possible after replacing the included fuses with fuses rated at 50% more current capacity. Basically, this is a nice marketing number is an unrealistic and a unusable specification."[/left] [color=#000000]I don't think you'll get a useful sound from a bass guitar with that setup but worth a try I suppose, can you rig up a car battery for testing?[/color] In fact the more of the review I read the more bullshit is evident & yes as said above you'll need a pre-amp before the power amp. [url="http://www.audiogearreviews.com/reviews/amplifiers/review-alpine_mrp-350.asp"]http://www.audiogearreviews.com/reviews/amplifiers/review-alpine_mrp-350.asp[/url]

GHS Black Nylons - beautiful on acoustics If you're interested in some 2nd hand, I think I've got a spare set in my box! Cheerz, John

Derrey bought a Jazz pick up from me, excellent comms & instant payment, no problems at all. A straight forward sale, a true gent & a real pleasure to deal with, highly recommended. Looking forward to hearing you get the right result from your fretless Derrey, plenty of mwaaah Cheerz, John

I'm only joking, check the smilies Mind you - the head is the wrong shape & the lettering upside down but don't let that put you off

Looks like a copy where's John Hall when you need him?

Apologies then - [s]my mistake![/s] Edit: Although not actually a mistake - it was a question not a statement

I have used a piece of Butyl pond liner, actually a sample piece (sent out free by manufacturers for the asking) rolled up like a cigar or sausage to fit under the strings.

Serial number too! That checks out on guitardater as pukka! Blatant rip off, how can these not be pulled like Ric's?

[quote name='nick' timestamp='1334220919' post='1612598'] Think I'll always prefer flats myself, but I do keep one bass strung with roundwounds - DR Nickel Lo-Riders, which I find in tone & tension to be a good halfway house. Going from a flats perspective, for a more contemporary tone, I like [b][color=#000000][size=5]Sadowsky black label flats[/size][/color][/b]. Great feel, lot of presence & mids... I've had a set on my Shergold for over a month now, they've just settled in - not thumpy oldschool, more in the vein of TI's but with sensible tension - georgeous strings. [/quote] ^^ Aren't Sadowsky strings re-badged GHS? My favourite long time have been GHS Precision Flats, got them on my 'best P's. Just trying TI Jazz Flats, first time I've had a new set, they're certainly lovely tension & soft/flexible but a bit on the bright side - even, dare I say a bit tinny - I'm sure they'll improve with use & when the neck has settled & been tweaked Cheerz, John

Sold some strings to Andrew, great communication, instant payment, a gent & a real pleasure to deal with, highly recommended Cheerz, John

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/173094-1979-precision-bassdoes-this-look-legit/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/173094-1979-precision-bassdoes-this-look-legit/[/url]

Thought I'd let you know - they do fit - JUST JF344s arrived today, good service from Stringbusters (again), fitted through body on to my '51P with just enough clearance, about 3mm from the nut to the silk on E string. They easily fitted through the bridge & body, no problem going over the bridge, they're so much more pliable than some I could mention. Of course they're a bit smaller gauge than I'm used to so they feel a bit 'girlie' at first but might need a 1/4 turn off the truss rod, when the neck settles, it's a bit too flat at the moment They do suit the '51 well though, I pondered fitting them on my '62 but the're more suited to the B neck & not the C I reckon. [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/kjon51/Fender%2051%20Precision%20Bass/110420121332-1.jpg[/IMG] Cheerz, John

Sold a Hipshot bridge to Mr.F, great communication & payment, a real gent & pleasure to deal with, highly recommended Cheerz, John

I sold some strings to Gavin, great communication & payment etc. a real pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended to all Cheerz, John

Welcome to the machine, yes it's nice here how's Malaysia? Cheerz, John