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    [quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1370365386' post='2099801'] [size=5][u][b]Ok, the set arrived today![/b][/u][/size] I put them on with HUGE anticipation. Once the truss rod and saddles were adjusted (especially the A string) off I went for a wonder on the Jazz Bass. The feel was an instant hit and couldn't believe the quality of the tone, quite unlike the other Flats I had been using and all for the better. The A string being so thin was a big concern for me, initially the balance wasn't quite suited to my style but I switched on the compressor (which is always on the go anyway) and hey, problem solved! Perhaps it was a placibo, but the bass responses of the E and A balanced better after. I'm guessing the lighter A string is to match it better to the D and G because I was really impressed with that. I'm super pleased with the strings.Big thanks to KiOgon, you're post was on my wavelength and I agree too about our P Bass needs. The other posts were great too, nice to hear what other players are up to and thinking. [/quote] Glad you're happy with, I don't find the balance (size or sound or tension or feel) a problem on my AV '62 Jazz. I have a new set ready for my 60's fretless Jazz I'm working on at the mo, looking forward to that I think the last time I bought TI's I got a few sets from a USA dealer who was doing a good deal on them, nowhere near the price they are now
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    You've answered your own question, the proper job would be to fill with dowel & re-machine. Cheerz, John
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    Another 'keeper' bites the dust My pockets ain't deep enough GLWTS Nick
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    [quote name='Stacker' timestamp='1370335127' post='2099150'] The slugs have become part of the circuit?? (edited 'magnets'!!) [/quote] The way I see it is 'some' of the windings must be in contact with the magnets, not normal surely? How else could I get a few Ohms (16/23) reading?
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    Getting lots of noise when you touch the poles, 2 'new' sets of SPB-1s here doing the same thing! On one set I've investigated I'm getting a resistance reading between the pole pieces & the common wire, after scratching through the varnish on the back of one pole , the reading between pole & ground wire on one coil is 23 Ohms, the other 16 Ohms. The resistance of each coil is 5.7/5.8 K Ohms, total across output wires is 11.6 K Ohms. All earth connections are good, checked with multimeter. Cheerz, John
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    Bumped with more info ;-)
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    Do you get any noise using these when you touch the poles? 2 sets here doing the same thing! On one set I've investigated I'm getting a resistance reading between the pole pieces & the common wire, one coil is 23 Ohms, the other 16 Ohms, resistance of each coil is 5.7/5.8 K Ohms, total across output wires is 11.6 K Ohms Cheerz, John
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    [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1370187929' post='2097333'] By way of a comparison , I remembered seeing this and thought you might find it interesting : [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owYAsxl3LVA[/media] The sunburst on that CS 59 reissue is eye - wateringly beautiful , and it sounds just as good as the Pino bass to me . . [/quote]They're all beautiful - I'm assuming each has the factory fitted strings on at time of the video? Quite a wide range of tones between them.
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    [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1370178726' post='2097242'] Or to have a root through Uncle Horrid's garage/workshop! [/quote]Made I larf
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    I had to check a packet - you're right JF344's .070 A - & yes they're balanced lovely. I love the soft & smooth feel on a Jazz bass, fretted & fretless. They don't suit me on a Precision though. I prefer a heavier gauge for the definitive P bass tone, personal favourites GHS Precision flats, 55 G, 70 D, 90 A & 105G. The 43/56/70/100 TI's feel right to me on a Jazz neck, they balance the thinner neck better IMO & the GHS suit Precisions, both 1 5/8" & 1 3/4" varieties
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    A; The Pino is just a copy of an old P-bass Uncle Horrid found for a certain P-player for a few quid, (a few years back), don't ask me how they come up with the price tag B; I've played a few & they do seem to play very nicely, I'm sure a lot is down to the TI Flats fitted as standard, the only Fender P (AFAIK) to have these & usually the only bass in the shop to have them. If you're not used to TI's when you try a Pino it's bound to be a revelation C: I hate the rusty bridge on them. I fail to see how a top class working musician would let his equipment get in such a state If I had one I would have to change the bridge, (for a same style Vintage but in good condition). D: My American Vintage '62 P plays, (to me at least), even better than a Pino They are nice though
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    [font=Arial][font=Verdana][size=2][b][u][size=4]Jazz Bass - Complete Ground Shielding kit.[/size][/u][/b][/size][/font][/font] [font=Arial][font=Verdana][size=2][b][u][size=4]As used on Fender USA Vintage Series & Custom Shop Jazz Bass[/size][/u].[/b][/size][/font][/font] [size=4][font=Arial][font=Verdana][b]Brass Shield Plates for Neck Pickup, Bridge Pickup with Bridge Ground + Control Cavity Shield.[/b][/font][/font] [font=Arial][font=Verdana][b]Fitted Black Waxed Cotton [font=Verdana]Ground wires, ready soldered.[/font][/b][/font][/font] [font=Arial][font=Verdana]Fits into the body cavities under the pickups & the controls, to provide shielding from buzz, hum and electrical noise. [/font][/font] [font=Arial][font=Verdana][font=Verdana]As used on FENDER USA Vintage[/font] Series '62 Jazz Bass + others.[/font][/font] [font=Arial][font=Verdana]All plates are hand cut from Real Brass Sheet, (.020"), Pick up [font=Arial]c[/font]avity Shield Plates, supplied [font=Arial]w[/font]ith (0.4" thick) High Density Foam Rubber.[/font][/font][/size] [size=4]Control cavity plate supplied drilled for fixing screws, self adhesive backing also supplied. [font=Arial][font=Verdana]Pick up plates [font=Arial]f[/font]it underneath the pickup providing shielding from external electrical interference[font=Arial].[/font] [font=Arial]B[/font]lack waxed cloth covered wires soldered on, the other end of these wires is simply soldered to the pre-soldered area on the control cavity plate, [/font][/font]or can be terminated under the fixing [font=Arial][font=Verdana]screws provided. A wire [font=Arial]is fitted[/font] for connection to the Bell Plate lower fixing screw to complete the shielding circuit.[/font][/font] [font=Arial][font=Verdana]The bridge has to be loosened so the extension can be fitted under the flange to make ground contact, then the bridge re-tightened. If a ground wire is already fitted under the bridge this can be left in place.[/font][/font] [font=Arial][font=Verdana][font=Arial]The[/font][/font][/font][font=Arial][font=Verdana] black foam rubbe[font=Arial]r[/font]s st[font=Arial]i[/font]ck onto the top of the Pickup plates t[font=Arial]o[/font] serve as the pickup 'riser' when you loosen the four adjusting screws. [/font][/font] [font=Arial][font=Verdana]Each kit is cut from sheet brass, machined, finished & wired by hand.[/font][/font] Some sharp edges are inevitable, normal caution advised when fitting. [font=Arial][font=Verdana]Cost of the complete shielding kit is £25 + £2 1st class recorded postage.[/font][/font][/size] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/kjon51/media/Shielding%20kits/20130601_163414_zps22bed5d7.jpg.html"][/url] [size=5][font=Arial][font=Verdana]Precision bass, P/J & special/custom kits available to order, please PM me for more info.[/font][/font][/size] [size=4][font=Arial][font=Verdana]Cheerz, John[/font][/font][/size]
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    Flats rule - a few speed bumps ain't gonna change anything
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    Watching the Otis Redding story now! Then ~ ~
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    Bigger - longer - harder - & go down deeper, no contest
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    Howard came up trumps with a little nugget of gold for my 60s Jazz rebuild, rarer than a rare thing that was lurking somewhere in that famous workshop, preserved for prosperity, now mine. A diamond gent of the highest calibre. Cheerz, John
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    Shouldn't this be in the Basses for sale bit Gary? GLWTS, John
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    Muy hermosa
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    Does it really look metallic GREEN to you?
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    [s]Poor[/s] Leo must be turning in his grave
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    Just an idea - you could sew them on the cuffs of your best shirt - like cuff links
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    I didn't get Guy Berryman but the others were easy, can't believe the lowest score was Chris Wolstenholme, being current like!
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    [quote name='ambient' timestamp='1369759740' post='2092430'] The white one came with my Precision bass, I bought the tortoiseshell one for the 'Pino' look, but it was too dark, so I bought another. Both are in good condition, the tortoiseshell one is in excellent condition (it was only fitted for 10 minutes). Both are 3 ply, the white one is white/black/white and the tortoiseshell one is dark red/white/tortoiseshell. Both have 11 screw holes, the holes pretty much match up with each other. I'd like £7.50 for each one, this includes postage. [/quote] I think you may have mis-counted the screwholes they look like 13 holers to me - I'll take the tort please - PM coming. Cheerz, John
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    Very nice Nick, I can feel a in garden photo session coming soon Cheerz, John
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    I'd say it's on the high side of OK, credit cards are usually approx 30 thou, for a flat low action I'd aim for 12 - 15 like a business card. If it suits your playing that's fine where it is. Cheerz, John
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