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[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1391090750' post='2353131'] The 2014 Gibson EB is calling my name, and I don't really know why. It looks much better than last year, with the black pickguard and the jack socket moved from the pickguard to the body edge. [/quote]Mmmmmm, I've just done a rewire job for one of those, shall we say the factory way of doing things can certainly be improved on

[quote name='gsgbass' timestamp='1391013746' post='2352281'] Thank you Gents for the very, very kind words. And YES it will in all probability have the typical SG Std. NECK DIVE OF DEATH. And you are also right on about the 17 degree head angle breakage issue. I've seen a lot of those with my years as a retired Roadie. I still have my Fender Am.Std. Fretless Jazz, that I prefer the sound over the former Precision I sold. And I like the RH450 head, over the LM lll. So, to me it's worth it. Besides, no matter where you live, in the U.S., or anywhere else in the world, GAS is GAS! Sweetwater Sound, Sweetwater.com is the only one that I know of that has the Guitar Gallery that you can see the actual Axe, weight, serial number, and how many of the same model is in stock to choose from. It worked for me, a couple of times now. [/quote]Lovely - but I'm safe from SG Gas - I'm far too big & fat for a little ol' bass like that

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1391014307' post='2352286'] One thing I think makes the 2013 onwards Gibson basses so appealing is the fact they are actually very reasonably priced for a USA made, nitro finished bass with a quality hardcase. [/quote]My thoughts exactly, looking at Sweetwater.com Guitar Gallery does confirm that too

[quote name='badboy1984' timestamp='1391009161' post='2352220'] Does the SG bass suffer from heavy neck dive like the SG guitars? [/quote] Only until you drop it & the head cracks off near the nut then they're fine Sorry

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1369160688' post='2085671'] there's a clip of it here: [media]http://youtu.be/q44v9baJa4E[/media] [/quote]Chucking lovely

Sweetwater.com is a great resource for detailed photos & specs, wonderful to see the actual bass you're ordering & get the weight. I'm pretty sure there's no UK site with such good info online. Bets wishes with the Sg - it looks terrific Cheerz, John

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1390986613' post='2351900'] Is it you? [/quote] What - you mean like 45 years ago? [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1390987257' post='2351905'] I'm on my tiny screen phone, but think that is an original [/quote] Yes it is - I'm guessing from '68ish, but I don't think the photo is very old

Found on Google - Who's this? https://www.dropbox.com/s/udcsb6yu7lm43n0/coronado.jpg

Lovin the new breed of semi's that are around, Fender Coronado - aged cherry burst or maybe the Starcaster in CAR, bit worried about the short scale, then along comes the Limited Edition Epiphone Jack Casaday looks gorgeous in white & it's proper long

I knew it was a trap!

Look at the pots - should be a date code on them which will narrow it down

I know these DiMarzios were bought used, not saying they are faulty but - try some other pick ups & see, If that fails you could ask DiMarzio for advice. The wiring on the control plate you have is correct & compares to the circuits shown for Jazz bass by many manufacturers, typically DiMarzio, Seymour Duncan & Fender, using Audio Log taper CTS Premium pots. The connector blocks are a straightforward & simple way to connect the pick up wires without soldering. I have already offered to look at the bass, but do try some other pick ups first.

It's over 4 years since I had contact with Terry when I bought his Skjold, a couple of weeks back he got in touch for a P-bass wiring kit, then another! Great pleasure to deal with, spot on comms & instant payment, everything that makes dealing on basschat so good . Cheerz, John

Have you removed the pots then fitted the foil, so the pot's bodies are in contact with the foil & is there a earth lead between the pot bodies connected to the centre of jack socket?

There's one item I want from StewMac at the moment, it's $11.95 with $12.95 shipping

TBH I would have a different bass for 'digging in' my normal set ups are as low as I like because I normally play with a very light touch. I wouldn't compromise my choice of action just for the sake of digging in - I'd have another bass set up for it. Cheerz, John Edit: In other words - I couldn't/you can't have 1 bass set up for all styles of playing, another excellent reason for more basses

As Rick says, stupid schoolboy error with the date!

You lucky b. Very nice ;-)

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1390589547' post='2347391'] I never find that a problem. Or, at least, no more problem than moving from upright to bass guitar or from 1.75" P nut to 1.5" J nut. A few minutes to get the muscle memory lined up usually does the trick. Or think of it as a 34" scale tuned down a full tone but with a capo at fret two - that's a 30.33" scale. [/quote] [quote name='eddiehoffmann' timestamp='1390589768' post='2347396'] I din't have any problems adapting and I never owned a short scale bass in more than 20 years playing. [/quote] Thanks - you're not helping my gas I keep looking at them

I'm getting bad gas for one of the Coronados or maybe a Starcaster - but I really don't know how I'd get on with the short scale. I'm happy with whatever nut width but have doubts about getting to grips with the scale length

I made a couple of Jazz bass wiring kits for Gareth, great guy to deal with, super comms & instant payment, no hesitation in recommending him highly. Cheerz, John

No! You don't want them cluttering up your space hand them over to me straight away & we'll say no more about them What a lovely couple Enjoy

I thought the 'road worn' 50's P-bass series were Mexican with truss rod adjuster at the nut. What does the back of the head have printed on it & what's that under the Fender logo? It looks like a USA style pickguard too with a little cut out by the truss rod. It's easy to get replacement saddles & screws for the bridge, spending out for a complete new lot seems a waste & TBH there's nothing wrong with the good old BBOT There's probably nothing wrong with the pick ups either but I expect an upgrade wiring kit would help bring out that P-tone Edit: Thanks Ted

Dan upgraded his Jazz with a Stacked knob control plate & shielding kit from me, he's a pleasure to deal with, spot on comms & instant payment - even sent me a picture of the finished job - it's looking fabulous! Be assured Dan's a great guy to deal with. Cheerz, John