mcnach Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 [quote name='jassbass' timestamp='1413383124' post='2577740'] So are these j&d jazz's good enough to gig? I do love the green one [/quote] yup! Used mine a few times completely stock. Quote
jassbass Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 I'll have to get one of these.i play 5 string but what the hell Quote
itsmedunc Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 [quote name='jassbass' timestamp='1413394401' post='2577909'] I'll have to get one of these.i play 5 string but what the hell [/quote] And I may have one for sale in a couple of hours! Quote
Sean Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Mr Anthony' timestamp='1413387050' post='2577803'] Hi Sean, did the hipshots just drop right in, or was there a bit more to it than that? [/quote] They were very close but I used a bit of 240 grit paper around my finger to ream out the holes a bit. It only took about two minutes a hole of gentle sanding. Two of the screw holes match, the other two are close but not quite so I drilled a tiny pilot hole and screwed the other two in. No holes can be seen and if you put the old tuners back on no-one will be any the wiser. Edited October 15, 2014 by Sean Quote
Mr Anthony Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 [quote name='Sean' timestamp='1413398510' post='2577949'] They were very close but I used a bit of 240 grit paper around my finger to ream out the holes a bit. It only took about two minutes a hole of gentle sanding. Two of the screw holes match, the other two are close but not quite so I drilled a tiny pilot hole and screwed the other two in. No holes can be seen and if you put the old tuners back on no-one will be any the wiser. [/quote] Ah, nice one. I had to do the same when I got my Mighty Mite neck for my bitsa P. This is becoming ever more tempting! Cheers! Quote
itsmedunc Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 Just picked one up in Sky Blue. Very well made. Unbelievably so for the money. Tried it through a Promethean combo and it sounds really well. Very jazz like. High gloss finish. Not light but not too heavy either. Quite impressed really. As well made if not better than a lot of Mex. The necks not as thin as a Fender jazz profile, its a bit of a cross between a J and a P. Yeah, I think I would gig with one if my JV wasn't available... Quote
jassbass Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 [quote name='itsmedunc' timestamp='1413394507' post='2577911'] And I may have one for sale in a couple of hours! [/quote] What colour?thanx Quote
John_P Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 It's a shame I'm not a fan of the looks of the 5 strings - still very tempted to grab a 70's blonde though. If they are playable that's amazing value! Quote
MarkG3 Posted October 18, 2014 Author Posted October 18, 2014 Operation 'Black' complete [URL=http://s1172.photobucket.com/user/S9_S12_Bass/media/99504432-5E77-430D-8243-FAA5C3592D1E_zps01b9x0q2.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r569/S9_S12_Bass/99504432-5E77-430D-8243-FAA5C3592D1E_zps01b9x0q2.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1172.photobucket.com/user/S9_S12_Bass/media/08ED4D27-2E96-4D1D-AB64-FACA6354474E_zpsnvlnm8hy.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r569/S9_S12_Bass/08ED4D27-2E96-4D1D-AB64-FACA6354474E_zpsnvlnm8hy.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote
Mornats Posted October 18, 2014 Posted October 18, 2014 You missed the jack socket But yeah that's nice! Quote
Mr Anthony Posted October 18, 2014 Posted October 18, 2014 Ooh, that turned out great! I'm reeeeeeeally considering buying one now, but keeping the chrome and going for some nice tort for the pickguard... Quote
hamfist Posted October 18, 2014 Posted October 18, 2014 Can't beat these with black hardware. Nice bass Mark88mph. I've gone little further with mine. Pickups now changed to Duncan STacked Jazz bridge and SPB-1 neck. And my graphite Status neck just looks sooooo good on it. [url=http://www.ephotobay.com/share/green-jazz.html][/url] Quote
Mornats Posted October 18, 2014 Posted October 18, 2014 [quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1413643113' post='2580475'] [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/green-jazz.html"][/url] [/quote] Oh my, I think I need to sit down. Quote
Mr Anthony Posted October 18, 2014 Posted October 18, 2014 [quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1413643113' post='2580475'] Can't beat these with black hardware. Nice bass Mark88mph. I've gone little further with mine. Pickups now changed to Duncan STacked Jazz bridge and SPB-1 neck. And my graphite Status neck just looks sooooo good on it. [url=http://www.ephotobay.com/share/green-jazz.html][/url] [/quote] That is gorgeous. Quote
alyctes Posted October 18, 2014 Posted October 18, 2014 The body shape has changed, but not the colour... Quote
hamfist Posted October 18, 2014 Posted October 18, 2014 [quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1413646864' post='2580523'] The body shape has changed, but not the colour... [/quote] Still got the other greenie. She's part of the family now. Quote
MarkG3 Posted October 18, 2014 Author Posted October 18, 2014 Thanks! Hamfist that's a nice looking bass you have there too Quote
alyctes Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 Does anyone know what their P-copies are like? They seem to be popping up on eBay now. Quote
subdude Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 [quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1413761066' post='2581683'] Does anyone know what their P-copies are like? They seem to be popping up on eBay now. [/quote] not yet but this one will come to me as soon as possible! [attachment=174310:J&D 63 precision.jpg] must be a new product because no details or specs on the website. but oh my, what a beauty! Quote
Rumple Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 I wonder if the necks are the same size/spec on the P as the J Quote
Lee Carter Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 [url="http://www.dv247.com/guitars/jandd-pb-vintage-1963-4-string-bass-guitar-fiesta-red--208552"]Oh Hello [/url] Quote
Annoying Twit Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 [quote name='Lee Carter' timestamp='1413821066' post='2582356'] [url="http://www.dv247.com/guitars/jandd-pb-vintage-1963-4-string-bass-guitar-fiesta-red--208552"]Oh Hello [/url] [/quote] I'm not up on what makes different eras of p-basses different eras. (Apart from the early 50s ones). What are the distinguishing characteristics? Quote
hamfist Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 The J&D '63 Precision specs don't give the nut width spec, but just by the pics I'm sure it's well wider than a Jazz neck, certainly over 40mm. Quote
discreet Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 [quote name='Lee Carter' timestamp='1413821066' post='2582356'] [url="http://www.dv247.com/guitars/jandd-pb-vintage-1963-4-string-bass-guitar-fiesta-red--208552"]Oh Hello[/url] [/quote] Is it just me, or does that P look very 'angular', somehow? Quote
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