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I've got some - but it's all in the detail

Google maps? Every time I look up a postcode - wherever in the UK, the sun's shining, blue sky & not a hint of rain or snow

[quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1389863339' post='2338696'] Look forward to seeing it [/quote]+ 1

Lovely come to think - I had one like that & sold it here a year or 2 ago Cheerz, John

PM'd

Yep! Although I haven't managed to get to any bashes yet, I have made several meets at motorway services, stations etc. & quite a few have made the journey down South to mine. Every one has been a pleasure to meet, their partners too. I look forward to meeting many more in the not so distant future. Cheers, John

I don't like any shop that has no 'real world' contact name, location, address or even telephone number shown on their website. Not for me.

I made a P-bass wiring kit for Paul, great communication & instant payment, perfect gent to deal with. Cheerz, John

Another job for Mike, 2nd verse same as the first no problems - a right gent to deal with Cheerz, John

Well I started playing bass 50 years ago , made my first bass with my Dad in '64, played in a number of bands from '65 to '76, getting married in '75 sort of messed things up so I retired from the live music scene, having made a fortune that would last me forever always had a bass around the house, my interest in playing took off again when I got divorced in 2000 - I started playing around a bit retired from work in 2002 then in 2008 I found a new partner who encouraged my playing & still does Now my arthritic old bones slow me down a bit but I still play some most every day & fill my time doing a few repairs, set-ups, wiring jobs etc. did I mention looking at basschat occasionally?

That's criminal damage in my book - who in their right mind - - - defies belief

[quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1389282141' post='2332330'] This says 1.6 ounces [url="http://www.amazon.com/Fender-Accessories-001-0660-090-Chrome-Vintage/dp/B002HF483G"]http://www.amazon.co...e/dp/B002HF483G[/url] [/quote]I see Amazon also give the size as 8 x 4 x 0.8 inches - now thats what I call a cowbell!

From my American Vintage Jazz - pick up cover = 41.2 g, bridge cover, (with F) 112.1g, screws = 3g In english = notalot

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1389174927' post='2330800'] He's the best thing that's ever happened to that song [/quote]What fekin song? [quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1389177477' post='2330837'] Can you guess what they're playing? [/quote]Not a clue - even with sound on

Simon bought a Jazz bass kit from me, great comms & instant payment, a pleasure to deal with him all the way through a perfect transaction. Cheerz, John

A real pleasure to deal with Ed, he bought a Jazz Stacked Pot kit with Brass Shielding kit, great comms & instant payment, perfect transaction. Cheerz, John

Why not follow the suggestion & try a good cable - before asking more questions?

Try a good cable - bass to amp 1st! I remember last year working on a bass with a new Seymour Duncan 1/4lb SPB-3 IIRC, this had nasty noises when you touch the pick up poles, I measured a <2K resistance between the poles & the wires, I believe some of the inner windings were shorting to the poles.

I've had my Jaco (VJ96) over a year, bought 2nd hand through this forum, I prefer it over the Squier at similar prices. The playability is top score, I have it setup as good as any much more expensive bass & it plays perfectly. I much prefer the real rosewood fingerboard over the 'paper & resin' of the Squier, I have polished mine with lemon oil & beeswax, looks & feels good. All hardware is Wilkinson, quality components, the company has a good record for these parts, no problems at all & no need to upgrade anything, the pick ups give a strong output & have a wide range of tone with plenty of mwaaaah! Currently using GHS Black Nylon Tapewound strings, it's a delight to play. When I got it, still had the original roundwound strings & appeared to have been played quite a lot with hardly any marking to the rosewood. For a budget range bass I rate it as excellent value for money & would recommend it. It doesn't have the glossy shiny finish like a Squier, fits in with the road worn feel & looks, it's a player - not a looker I don't have any personal experience with the Squier so I won't knock it, I know many love them. HTH, Cheerz, John

Jeff is a top guy to deal with, I've made a few wiring kits for him now, every time he's been a pleasure to deal with, great comms & instant payment, a perfect gent. A highly recommended basschatter Cheerz, John

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1388844950' post='2326753'] I think you should use exactly the same kit as in 1978, you know, for the sake of complete[size=4][u][b] verisimilitude [/b][/u][/size]... [/quote] Good word Jack, +1 & the clothes Good luck Mark

[quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1388842865' post='2326707'] And not being funny it would be a shedload cheaper just to buy a bass like this in good condition you can pick them up complete on ebay for about £100 and it will cost a lot more to buy the parts to do your bass up even if you can source 2nd hand parts [/quote] Exactly this: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stagg-XB300-Bass-Guitar-With-Case-/171208500823?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item27dcd26657"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stagg-XB300-Bass-Guitar-With-Case-/171208500823?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item27dcd26657[/url]

The 5 holes look pretty much standard for a typical BBOT Fender style bridge, check the measurements, plenty on ebay going cheap. As for neck to fit, 63mm across the heel is a common size, again get measuring if it's a 34" neck it needs, you should find the bridge mounting screw holes are approx 280mm from the edge of neck pocket, (as a rough guide) & it looks like the P routing is definitely a 4 string. HTH, John