Johnny Wishbone

Using a hacksaw, saw a slot in the nut lengthways along the top (the bit with the string slots in). Saw as far as you can without going all the way through the nut into the neck. Then, using a small piece of scrap wood against the side of the nut, give it a couple of taps with a hammer. The nut should collapse and lift out easily. Obviously this does mean you'll need to fit a new nut, which presumably is why you're removing it anyway.

Anyone else immediately think of this when they saw the title of this thread?

I've got a couple of ham-fisted attempts ready if you'd like to proceed?

I know what it is but I'll not answer until I've got a clip to offer.

Nice! 👍🏻

I agree - a close approximation is good enough. A 're-interpretation' (for want of a better phrase) however......🤷🏻‍♂️

Well, I'm certainly not about to break the bass out at this time of night (the wife is in bed). I've guessed a few correctly so I'll try and record a couple tomorrow for future entries, but if anyone else has one ready to go please jump in for now!

Yup. Sorry.

Yeah, after listening again I thought it was Knights of Cydonia from the chord progression but, if I'm honest, I don't think what you've played is how the bassline actually goes. I'd have to listen to the original again but, from memory, it's a galloping triplet feel and not octaves like you've played here.

I think you've got it

She Bangs The Drums! Note: still camping in a field until tomorrow, so have another go 👍🏻

Now I'm the wrong side of 40 this is definitely high on my priorities. The only problem then, of course, is inevitably needing a slash about 20 minutes in!

Smoothhound for me. Not had it long but no issues as yet. Only problem is that I now want another one for using at home!

Hmm, I've always done it through all the holes like he does it, but I've never given any thought as to why.

Thank you, kind sir. I'm very much the Jeremy Clarkson of bass playing - all power, no finesse! The Fortress has since been retired from live work but still gets played at home and on recordings. I stick to my Jazz bitsas now because I can throw them around with reckless abandon and it's not the end of the world if they were to get nicked. The Fortress is of far too much sentimental value to risk any more.

It's that Chaka Khan song, isn't it? Can't remember the title but it's sampled from the Fatback Band's "Do the Bus Stop". Disclaimer: I'm currently camping in a field near Caernarfon so am unable to contribute a new clip. Edit: very nicely played too! 👍🏻

On the diagram I've posted it's the neck volume. That's how I've done it but I would think you could use whichever pot you wish. I'm not that clever so I just copied the supplied diagram 🤷🏻‍♂️

Yep 👍🏻

Everything you need is on here. Personally I used linear taper pots for the volumes and a logarithmic for the tone (which I think is how Fender do it) but you can do it the other way around, or whatever combination you prefer, really. Instead of a standard pot for the neck pup, I used one of these: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F283498642049 Happy to discuss via PM if you want more detail. Of course, you could always get @KiOgon of this parish to put you a loom together if you don't fancy doing it yourself.

With the pot pushed in, the pups are in parallel (standard Fender wiring). Pulling the pot up switches them to series, effectively creating a humbucker. You get an increase in output and a bump in the mids which sounds fantastic. Well worth doing if only for the extra tonal option it gives you. YMMV of course.

Fair point. As you were *hides*

Nope, it's a push-pull pot. Done this mod to all my Jazzes. Well worth it.

Woo! First one I've actually recognised. I'm nowhere near my bass at the moment so someone else should feel free to continue