sPiKi Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 Good God! Just when I thought the temptation was well and truly over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_m Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 16 minutes ago, sPiKi said: Good God! Just when I thought the temptation was well and truly over. Fortunately looks like only the Dakota Red version, otherwise I would have been a bit annoyed having picked up a blonde one elsewhere, at a higher price... 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sPiKi Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 It's the red one that's whispering 'buy me'!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 1 hour ago, sPiKi said: It's the red one that's whispering 'buy me'!! Red does not whisper. That red one shouts, "BUY ME! BUY ME NOW!" 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_m Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 And they're gone (again)... 🫣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogleshake Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 My SFG jazz arrived yesterday in sunny Scotland! Just need to replace this honking pick guard with a white one and we are good to go!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd56hawk Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Wasn't the Jazz bass out of stock a few weeks ago? https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_sq_40th_jazz_bass_sfg.htm?fbclid=IwAR3uZl-Tgd7YnewYaUbQGuHHdLD3m39cFthkVdMnN60FkOGTsdo11FCIemQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 (edited) Still really enjoying my SFG Jazz, but a bit of tinkering has definitely revealed where Squier cut the corners. I've replaced the pickups and the wiring loom with some Dimarzios / Ki0gon gear and it was a really frustrating experience tbh. The holes for the control plate (and for the pickups themselves) seem to be positioned right on the edge of tolerance so I had a hell of a time getting everything lined up. And whilst I was in there I realised that the pickup cavities (particularly for the neck pickup) were a bit of a mess. I also suspect the pickup cavities are cut slightly too deep because I am probably going to need more foam to get the bridge pickup adjusted right. Now, I'm not really complaining---the basic bass cost £259 for goodness sake---but its almost reassuring to see the difference between this and my more expensive basses. Next up will be to replace the strings but I'm not quite sure what for yet. Edited October 17, 2023 by uncle psychosis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 11 minutes ago, uncle psychosis said: Still really enjoying my SFG Jazz, but a bit of tinkering has definitely revealed where Squier cut the corners. I've replaced the pickups and the wiring loom with some Dimarzios / Ki0gon gear and it was a really frustrating experience tbh. The holes for the control plate (and for the pickups themselves) seem to be positioned right on the edge of tolerance so I had a hell of a time getting everything lined up. And whilst I was in there I realised that the pickup cavities (particularly for the neck pickup) were a bit of a mess. I also suspect the pickup cavities are cut slightly too deep because I am probably going to need more foam to get the bridge pickup adjusted right. Now, I'm not really complaining---the basic bass cost £259 for goodness sake---but its almost reassuring to see the difference between this and my more expensive basses. Next up will be to replace the strings but I'm not quite sure what for yet. I changed the pickguard on my red Precision expecting it to be a bit of a mess under there but it was actually really good. There was no insulation in the cavity which was making the bass hum, so I filled the cavity and the back of the new pickguard with copper tape and it's all silent again. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Does anyone know of a drop in replacement pickguard for the Precision basses? Fancy changing the gold anodized guard for a more traditional version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 (edited) On 11/09/2023 at 08:52, Bassybert said: The decisions back in the day to use these now hallowed materials were almost certainly made using bottom line thinking rather than some tonal nirvana. Native North American wood, using sensible production methods, honed to perfection over several years making Telecaster and Stratocaster guitars. Hardware is adequate, finish, automotive paint. Not rocket science but then again neither is Rocket Science, Edited December 2, 2023 by Chienmortbb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 On 17/10/2023 at 22:38, Linus27 said: There was no insulation Shielding material is usually conducting rather than insulating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floFC Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 On 19/09/2023 at 19:58, ezbass said: For those you who haven’t seen my NBD thread (if not, why not? ), I’ve added a tort PG to my 40th anniversary P. For your consideration… 50 minutes ago, Supernaut said: Does anyone know of a drop in replacement pickguard for the Precision basses? Fancy changing the gold anodized guard for a more traditional version. @Supernaut, @ezbass did it, they may be able to help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 57 minutes ago, Supernaut said: Does anyone know of a drop in replacement pickguard for the Precision basses? Fancy changing the gold anodized guard for a more traditional version. The one I bought from https://www.guitarselectric.co.uk/ fitted fine. It seems to be the standard 13 screw hole pattern. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 59 minutes ago, ezbass said: The one I bought from https://www.guitarselectric.co.uk/ fitted fine. It seems to be the standard 13 screw hole pattern. Did you have issues with shielding afterward? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 16 minutes ago, Supernaut said: Did you have issues with shielding afterward? I added extra shielding before fitting it, just in case. It’s fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 (edited) I'm thinking of selling my Dakota Red 40th Anniversary Vintage Precision as I haven't used it and won't have any need for it as I only play fretless. It's just sat at home being unused so I might as well sell it on to someone who can get some use out of it. What do we think these are worth second hand? The only reference I can find is a couple of places with new ones that are up for £399. Edited December 27, 2023 by Linus27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 Facebook grumblings about someone selling the Jazz for $700 (and others at $600 on Reverb!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Stub Mandrel said: Facebook grumblings about someone selling the Jazz for $700 (and others at $600 on Reverb!) That's ridiculous, surely they would never sell at that price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 27 minutes ago, Linus27 said: That's ridiculous, surely they would never sell at that price. Chancers hoping the gullible walk by. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Linus27 said: That's ridiculous, surely they would never sell at that price. There are a lot of prices on reverb that are just crazy, I guess they are there just in case someone is daft enough to pay it. You can still buy them new less than £400, so there is no point paying more than that for a second hand one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Woodinblack said: There are a lot of prices on reverb that are just crazy, I guess they are there just in case someone is daft enough to pay it. You can still buy them new less than £400, so there is no point paying more than that for a second hand one Yep, exactly, theres a shop near me that has a new one up for £399 and online, another has one for £399. Youd be crazy to pay more for one second hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 12 hours ago, Linus27 said: I'm thinking of selling my Dakota Red 40th Anniversary Vintage Precision as I haven't used it and won't have any need for it as I only play fretless. It's just sat at home being unused so I might as well sell it on to someone who can get some use out of it. What do we think these are worth second hand? The only reference I can find is a couple of places with new ones that are up for £399. I would estimate a selling price around £200 - £250 Dont forget online may be offering free shipping too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd56hawk Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 13 hours ago, Linus27 said: That's ridiculous, surely they would never sell at that price. Some people bought them for $600 when they first came out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 The first time I saw them on Thomann they were £300 when the Jazz was £400. Shortly after this the price jumped up to match the Jazz. I thought at that time that I had missed the boat for getting one cheap until they discounted all of them to £259 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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