Odi Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 completed - All items shipped on this order Looks like the Jazz is back in stock and mine has shipped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 (edited) 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 by steviedee 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 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 😬! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 (edited) 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 by Linus27 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 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! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 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? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Can tell me where I can buy a scratchplate the fits the 40th anniversary Jazz! Thanks !🙏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Amazon, eBay, Allparts etc... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 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? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 (edited) 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 by steviedee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 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? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Edwards69 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 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? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 13 minutes ago, Greg Edwards69 said: Is it white and gold, or is it really blue and black? Definitely white must be the light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 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? 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank n funker Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 Thought I'd change the pickguard on my Dakota Red P, really happy with how it's turned out. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 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 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 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! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd56hawk Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Gone again? I don't see them on the Thomann site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sPiKi Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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