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That's a big thumbs up from me well done

No idea what washburn pups are like but just so happens I've today measured my Gherson Jazz pups & they're 7.7K neck / 7.37K bridge. Mind you they're probably 38 years old Yours could be totally different spec.

[quote name='squire5' timestamp='1319387146' post='1413456'] Right now.John,the pickups are disconnected completely from the electrics,in fact the neck pickup is completely out of the bass,and on the workbench.Reading is 1.--- as with probes apart. Mark I have already tried the 'tap test' and the neck p/up was giving a very weak reaction compared to the same test applied to the bridge one,also,in use,the neck p/up was not giving the true output that a neck p/up should, in comparison to the the bridge.You're probably right,they're probably passive.(Shows how much I know).I'm presuming then that the neck p/up is u/s,and needs replacing.What does the team think? Thanks. [/quote] Well it sounds like a break in the windings then, I don't know how it was giving any output though! I don't know if it's worth asking about a rewind, or is a straight forward replacement easiest?

Bit of both really, in truth I suppose none of the inlays are perfect, but it's a 38 year old neck I'll see how it goes. Cheerz

Yes but no but - there looks to be quite a bit of gap filling required - under the one I've lifted so far anyway Cheerz

There's a couple of 'raised inlays on my J neck, I've carefully lifted one out & it looks like the stuff from a hot glue gun that was holding it in. What's recommended for the job please? Cheerz, John

Is that with the pick up wires still connected to the pots/rest of circuit or are they disconnected from everything? edit: When you say no reading at all is that 0.000 (or close) as in meter probes shorted together or a 1.----- as with probes apart?

[quote name='squire5' timestamp='1319378692' post='1413308'] I've just tested the pickups on my Washburn XB600 as the neck p/up seemed much weaker than the bridge.Readings from my multi meter are thus: Bridge p/up - 16.2.Neck p/up - No reading at all.My questions: Is the zero reading a sign that the p/up is duff?If so,how can it give me an output through my amp?And secondly,is the 16.2 (not sure what the units are.Kohms?) reading normal for what I believe are Active P/ups?Many thanks. [/quote] Where exactly or to what are you connecting the meter? I don't know Washburns but 16.2 K sounds pretty high. Cheerz, John

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1319324354' post='1412813'] The Spector probably has a stereo socket (like most active basses) as this acts as the switch for the active circuitry when the lead is plugged in. [/quote] Well - yes I could have worded it better - the Squire will be as above, I don't know about the Spector but if it's active then a stereo version as suggested will do. Cheerz, John

Wish I was closer, I'd be pleased to help but - too far away. If your Spector is the same as the Fender you'll want Switchcraft mono jack sockets like these: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Switchcraft-USA-Jack-Socket-/270828275797?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item3f0e9f8855#ht_788wt_952"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Switchcraft-USA-Jack-Socket-/270828275797?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item3f0e9f8855#ht_788wt_952[/url] but please be warned - they are not easy to solder to. PM me for any more info/help if you like. Cheerz, John

[quote name='Alfie' timestamp='1319222977' post='1411605'] I fancy a respray, does that price include stripping a poly finish? [/quote] I couldn't tell you - send him a mail

Wishing I could find a serial number on this but there's nothing - nowhere It's all stripped & cleaned, no scribbles on the neck, neck pocket or in the cavities, not even a pencil mark. No good on the pots either, 2 volume are obviously cheap & nasty replacements & the tone which looks old, I thought might just have been original - turns out to be a RS - none of them with any date codes on Nothing on the back of the pick ups, pick guard or bridge. So I guess it's a '73 then same as my old one until proven otherwise Cheerz, John

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1319206410' post='1411322'] ... and the pickguard is in the post. [/quote] Many thanks Dave, you're a diamond geezer

Knock on the door when I was in the shower thismorning (don't it always happen) So Kaz went - "there's a huge box here from Blackpool" - that'll be the tower I ordered I quipped! Well it was big & square & had at least 1/2 a tree's worth of paper packed around my latest ebay bargain! It smells a bit! But it's all there, good & bad, pickguard broken which I knew about, no output apart from crackles, which I expected as the ad said 'non working etc', bit of a ding on the back of neck, more of a crack in the varnish really, which wasn't shown in the photo's. The head has cleaned up straight away, what looked like a fag burn just wiped off! The tuners are all good & working, original string trees are fine, nut - good, especially please that all the neck binding is good, undamaged & all in place. Likewise the MOP inlays, all present & correct, with only a couple requiring gluing back in flush. The body is great, hardly any chips or scratches, just a bit of coming apart at the join to sort, but there's hardly a mark on the back & the neck plate + screws chrome is fine. Original pick-ups in excellent condition, plastic cases shiny & pole pieces rust free. I haven't opened it up yet but I think the pots will need replacing, no problems anticipated sorting the wiring out. The bridge is a bit of a tarnished ugly 1/2 Gibson 1/4 Rick & 1/4 cheap/nasty thing so I'll be looking for an upgrade/replacement bridge. So it's just pick guard, bridge, pots & knobs + a set of strings, with a bit of glue & clamping - should be in business soon! Cheerz, John

Wow! Shiny Sparkly Flea-y

Terry replied yesterday on his return from holiday as advised above, top marks for that. All in price quoted £185 - seems reasonable. Sims website price guide is a bit unclear (to me) but seems more expensive when you add it all together. Cheerz, John

[quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1319125984' post='1410330'] I'm too old to understand this It can't be Guy Pratt. Did you check out the old WEM cabs they are using. That would be back in the late 60's / early 70's. Is he that old based on fact the guy in the photo looks mid 20's maybe. Dave [/quote] Check this out [url="http://www.davidgilmour.com/visual4.htm"]http://www.davidgilmour.com/visual4.htm[/url] same cabs, same shirt, August 29th 2006

C looks like Guy Pratt in his younger days with his lovely old P-bass. So I'll go with him 'cos I like his extensive range of playing style, like his humour & like his P-bass.

Sweet Good stuff & a bargain. Cheerz, John

All the Switchcraft sockets I've had lately have been really horrible to get a good solder joint onto. The metal used in them, because of the 'springyness' is not a material that solder takes to easily. The surface plating should make it easier but in some cases the only way to get a good joint is to clean the area with a file or emery paper & use a good flux. Even this doesn't guarantee a good joint, especially with 'modern solders' & you will need a decent soldering iron. Give me a shout if you have problems with it. Cheerz, John

That Jaffa Tape ^^^ is superb, I sealed up a cardboard bass box with it for courier t'other day, it's at least a thousand times stronger than 'parcel tape' & it looks good cool Well done Fumps

Have a look at the pots, they're date coded & if original give a good clue, or even markings on the heel of the neck.