attackbass Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone has bought a John East Preamp directly from the website? They seem to be all out of stock at Bass Direct and Bass Gallery and I've sent John a couple of emails asking questions in the last month but haven't had any response. Just wondering if he is still making them at the moment before I put in an order! Anyone have any info as I'd love to get a J tone in my bass! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Give him a ring. I've had several , but because he's been a pal for the last 25 years, i normally drive to his house. 01869 343112 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Mind you, it's not an easy house to find, tucked away kind of behind a lay-by. Worth the effort, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan63 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 check your spam filter, John replies very promptly to enquiries through his website, 30 minutes to reply at 7 in the evening was my experience a couple of weeks back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 2 hours ago, attackbass said: Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone has bought a John East Preamp directly from the website? They seem to be all out of stock at Bass Direct and Bass Gallery and I've sent John a couple of emails asking questions in the last month but haven't had any response. Just wondering if he is still making them at the moment before I put in an order! Anyone have any info as I'd love to get a J tone in my bass! I bought a J-Tone for my Overwater Jazz 5 a couple of years ago direct from John, and he's pretty quick in getting them out to people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 yes thoroughly recommend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slojo Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 I bought a MM 3 band from him directly, very helpful and prompt service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiMarco Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Dealt with John twice ordering through the website. Never any problem and that nice personal touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Culture Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 (edited) Just had the original preamp in my Zoot fretless changed to an East Uni-Pre. No issues with supply at all according to Mike (Walsh - Mr Zoot bass). Sounds brilliant too. Edited July 4, 2021 by Bass Culture typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 I've bought several units through John's website without any issue, just worth considering that he doesn't offer a next day service. I spoke with him last year about an issue and the inference during the call was that the business operates 100% hands on and he's over everything. Probably needs to take someone on to handle admin/payments/despatch. Not wholly certain whether he keeps stock of everything or simply manufactures on an ad-hoc basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Another positive here, excellent service and incredibly helpful in every way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blamelouis Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Hmm was thinking of upgrading my Marcus Miller Fender Jazz with one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkypenguin Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Johns customer service is absolutely top drawer in my experience. When a part broke on my U-retro he had me over to his place and sat me down with a brew while he fixed it for me free of charge even though the unit was out of warranty it also helps that his electronics sound amazing (IMO of course). Ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skb558 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Always had great service from John; a true gentleman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnR Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Did you ever get a reply? I've previously purchased from John and can echo all the positive words above. However, I have also sent him two emails over the past month with no reply but have bit the bullet and placed an order anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 51 minutes ago, JohnR said: Did you ever get a reply? I've previously purchased from John and can echo all the positive words above. However, I have also sent him two emails over the past month with no reply but have bit the bullet and placed an order anyway. I've put in a couple of enquiries recently, no response either. U-Retro 3 and something for a P-Bass, both out of stock on his website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 His phone number is on the website, he's a very approachable person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkgod Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 i can only agree with all the comments, the guy is on the ball when it comes to back up of his products. i installed a J retro in my jazz but hated the top end glassyness of it as i could not hear the top end tone to the notes only a sort of hi clickyness, so after a discussion with jon he just said no problem bring it back and i will drop down the hi an octave so you can hear it clearer in the notes, which i wanted for recording, so i said i dont mind doing it myself ( im a bit of a tec electronics geek anyway) so he just sent me full instructions of what to do, just a change of a cap for a lower value, so i thought sod it al put the cap on another switch so i can swap between two hi's, what a nice guy, even to someone thats as much as a pain in the crack as me 🙂 and here it is... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnR Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Can’t wait for my preamp to arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 On 02/07/2021 at 13:29, FinnDave said: Mind you, it's not an easy house to find, tucked away kind of behind a lay-by. Worth the effort, though. Just use the postcode and look for the house with the white Nissan 300ZX. Easy spot from the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munurmunuh Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 10 hours ago, funkgod said: so i thought sod it al put the cap on another switch so i can swap between two hi's Do you find yourself using both choices? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkgod Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, Ricky Rioli said: Do you find yourself using both choices? you can do yes, it seems everyone is going for that hifi scooped sound, thats not what im after after recording it, you can roll it off but its still too "breathy" if thats a word to use, i want to hear the hi tone not a super hi click, and the mid does not get you up there so cant compensate, its just prefs thats all, each to their own and all that. just had a thought.... on saying all that,,, its really down to your bass set up and pickups, the mec golds are super clean, so maybe that has something to do with it ?? Edited October 6, 2021 by funkgod 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnR Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 On 04/10/2021 at 14:00, JohnR said: Did you ever get a reply? I've previously purchased from John and can echo all the positive words above. However, I have also sent him two emails over the past month with no reply but have bit the bullet and placed an order anyway. I've just received an email from John confirming my preamp arrives tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnR Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 It arrived yesterday. Took all of 20 minutes to install. Had my first rehearsal last night and the tone is superb. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAYNESWORLD Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Just received what will now be my 4th East preamp over the years. It’s a 5 knob uni pre for my Ibanez fanfret.This preamp has just released the bass that was trying to get out for the last 3 yrs. I upgraded the Bartolini’s to proper Bart Singularitys which were a vast improvement and always wanted to add the East but wondered if it would make much difference as the standard pre was a Bart copy not much different from the actual. Bart itself. Well as I should of realised of coarse it would. Installed the East this afternoon plugged her in and wow absolutely knocked out with the options available. Just phenomenal.I am convinced these are the best pre amps on the market today. If John East made larger it would probably be the best larger in the world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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