40th Anniversary Precision £259 at Thomann!

[Odi]

Today I replaced the potentiometers in PB with CTS 250 and a Nissin capacitor. I don't hear any change, but I feel better and more confident than with small potentiometers.

[steviedee]

completed - All items shipped on this order
 

Looks like the Jazz is back in stock and mine has shipped!

[Geek99]

On 12/01/2024 at 12:57, geoff90guitar said:

Remember, it’s not what a guitar LOOKS like!

What strange language is he speaking ? I cannot understand him at all.

[Geek99]

On 17/01/2024 at 07:37, Supernaut said:

Another good thing about these basses is the gold hardware. It will take no time at all to obtain that roadworn look. The body may take a little longer mind... 

unless you use an actual road of course 

[steviedee]

So the Jazz has arrived and snuck in the house and hidden away. Had to get rid of a buzz on the G string but otherwise seems really well put together! I've only had a few Fenders over the years so no expert so not going to make any wild claims but if someone had said it was a Fender for twice the price I wouldn't have thought anything of it.

 

I'm a bit of a sucker for white and gold so I love the look but I did see a pic with a white pearloid scrachplate which looked lovely. Have an empty house later this evening so looking forward to having a wee blast!

 

Edited January 25, 2024 by steviedee

[neepheid]

4 minutes ago, steviedee said:

So the Jazz has arrived and snuck in the house and hidden away. Had to get rid of a buzz on the G string but otherwise seems really well put together! I've only had a few Fenders over the years so no expert so not going to make any wild claims but if someone had said it was a Fender for twice the price I wouldn't have thought anything of it.

 

I'm a bit of a sucker for white and gold so I love the look but I did see a pic with a white pearloid scrachplate which looked lovely. Have an empty house later this evening so looking forward to having a wee blast!

 

 

What's with all the subterfuge?  Are you OK?  Blink twice if you need help.

[steviedee]

6 minutes ago, neepheid said:

 

What's with all the subterfuge?  Are you OK?  Blink twice if you need help.

 

I was committed to thinning the herd, sold a Rick and then bought 3 basses to replace it... this being the third 😬!

[Linus27]

15 minutes ago, steviedee said:

So the Jazz has arrived and snuck in the house and hidden away. Had to get rid of a buzz on the G string but otherwise seems really well put together! I've only had a few Fenders over the years so no expert so not going to make any wild claims but if someone had said it was a Fender for twice the price I wouldn't have thought anything of it.

 

I'm a bit of a sucker for white and gold so I love the look but I did see a pic with a white pearloid scrachplate which looked lovely. Have an empty house later this evening so looking forward to having a wee blast!

 

 

Mmmmm I'm now thinking, white Jazz, gold hardware but ebony fretless neck. I think that might be a bit of a looker

Edited January 25, 2024 by Linus27

[steviedee]

34 minutes ago, Linus27 said:

 

Mmmmm I'm now thinking, white Jazz, gold hardware but ebony fretless neck. I think that might be a bit of a looker

I had a white Japanese fretless jazz actually, I wish I hadn't sold it!

[Linus27]

3 hours ago, steviedee said:

I had a white Japanese fretless jazz actually, I wish I hadn't sold it!

 

Very nice and did it have gold hardware? Do you have any pictures?

[steviedee]

Just now, Linus27 said:

 

Very nice and did it have gold hardware? Do you have any pictures?

No gold hardware, was a while ago might have a pic somewhere. Lovely bass tho.

[steviedee]

Can tell me where I can buy a scratchplate the fits the 40th anniversary Jazz! Thanks !🙏 

[Supernaut]

Amazon, eBay, Allparts etc... 

[tauzero]

On 25/01/2024 at 13:19, steviedee said:

 

I was committed to thinning the herd, sold a Rick and then bought 3 basses to replace it... this being the third 😬!

 

Won't the other half get a bit suspicious about having to use a ladder to get into bed?

[steviedee]

7 hours ago, tauzero said:

 

Won't the other half get a bit suspicious about having to use a ladder to get into bed?

I’ve got one of these and I reckon I can keep adding levels and she might not notice. But soon I’ll need to take care of the ceiling. 

Edited January 30, 2024 by steviedee

[tauzero]

8 hours ago, steviedee said:

I’ve got one of these and I reckon I can keep adding levels and she might not notice. But soon I’ll need to take care of the ceiling. 

 

Lower the floor?

[Greg Edwards69]

On 25/01/2024 at 13:06, steviedee said:

So the Jazz has arrived and snuck in the house and hidden away. Had to get rid of a buzz on the G string but otherwise seems really well put together! I've only had a few Fenders over the years so no expert so not going to make any wild claims but if someone had said it was a Fender for twice the price I wouldn't have thought anything of it.

 

I'm a bit of a sucker for white and gold so I love the look but I did see a pic with a white pearloid scrachplate which looked lovely. Have an empty house later this evening so looking forward to having a wee blast!

 

Is it white and gold, or is it really blue and black?

[steviedee]

13 minutes ago, Greg Edwards69 said:

Is it white and gold, or is it really blue and black?

Definitely white must be the light.

[badger]

17 hours ago, tauzero said:

 

Won't the other half get a bit suspicious about having to use a ladder to get into bed?

the princess & the P-bass?

[Frank n funker]

Thought I'd change the pickguard on my Dakota Red P, really happy with how it's turned out.

[ezbass]

46 minutes ago, Frank n funker said:

Thought I'd change the pickguard on my Dakota Red P, really happy with how it's turned out.

Nice 😍

[steviedee]

After waiting for ages for the Jazz to appear! It’s going back, had a look at it last night and a big f*** off crack has appeared! 
 

Pretty disappointing to be honest. No problem with Thomann offered a refund immediately as they have none in stock. Big crack aside I quite liked it so a bit disappointed they have no stock and I have to box it up!

 

But the crack is worrying!

 

[jd56hawk]

Gone again?

I don't see them on the Thomann site 

[sPiKi]

Has anyone done any upgrades to their 40th anniversary vintage P?

 

I really like this bass - the looks, the weight, the neck, the fun in playing it generally, but I have two issues.

 

First of all, while the tone is good the pickups lack a bit of oomph. Having watched lots of comparison videos of P pickups, I was thinking of replacing them with SD quarter pounders but do I need a new wiring harness? The pots it came with are OK but there's not much range on the volume or tone. The knobs are also a bit scratchy. I believe I would have to widen the holes in the scratchplate if I replaced those as I think Squier pots are slightly thinner than standard size.

 

Secondly, the tuners are really stiff and don't turn smoothly. I like the Gotoh GB 640s or FB30 lollipop tuners, but I haven't a clue if they would be an easy replacement and will fit, with the possibility of just drilling a couple of new holes.

 

Any advice? Thanks in advance.

[ezbass]

29 minutes ago, sPiKi said:

Has anyone done any upgrades to their 40th anniversary vintage P?

 

I really like this bass - the looks, the weight, the neck, the fun in playing it generally, but I have two issues.

 

First of all, while the tone is good the pickups lack a bit of oomph. Having watched lots of comparison videos of P pickups, I was thinking of replacing them with SD quarter pounders but do I need a new wiring harness? The pots it came with are OK but there's not much range on the volume or tone. The knobs are also a bit scratchy. I believe I would have to widen the holes in the scratchplate if I replaced those as I think Squier pots are slightly thinner than standard size.

 

Secondly, the tuners are really stiff and don't turn smoothly. I like the Gotoh GB 640s or FB30 lollipop tuners, but I haven't a clue if they would be an easy replacement and will fit, with the possibility of just drilling a couple of new holes.

 

Any advice? Thanks in advance.

I actually like the pickups, they seem to be voiced slightly differently from those on the Fenders, more gnarly to my ears - YMMV. 

 

I changed out the tuners for some lightweight Hipshots I had and I also have a couple of replacement pickguards.