number six Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 [i][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Basschat has a lot to answer for.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Searched for Squier Classic Vibe 60's Precision just for fun and found a thread outlining a pot and capacitor "vintage" kit. Also a few threads on pickup upgrades. The reviews for John (KiOgon) were all really positive so I asked a few questions and received a few answers from John - lightning fast too! And really helpful - not pushy one bit.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Although happy with the CV (which is unbelievable value for just over 300 quid) I couldn't resist the upgrade. I chose John's "vintage P" kit and a Seymour Duncan SPB-1 and looked for a local tech to do the job. I do my own setups but thought I'd leave the electrics alone. The local guys either didn't reply or wanted the bass for a week and a lot of money for what John called a straightforward job. I asked John if he knew anyone as he's in the next county. The reply was an invitation to watch him do the job.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I was over very soon and took a little single malt for him to make sure he did a good job! I didn't realise I'd get to try his basses while he worked. Yes, that AV '62 seemed to keep coming back to my fingers. It gave me the benchmark to aim for![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]When I got home I strung the bass up with TI flats, adjusted the pickup height and gave her a test.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Noticeable improvement! The E string especially was much, much improved and closer to the AV sound I was after.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Summary: Well worth the upgrade so thanks to all at Basschat who contributed to the threads.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]And special thanks to John who can't be recommended highly enough.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Extremely helpful to the extent of letting a comparative strange put finger prints on his basses.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Great to meet with and chat to. And terrific products and workmanship.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]If you're thinking of sparkling up your bass - talk to John![/font][/color][/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Sold John a spiral saddle Fender bridge. Hassle free transaction and money on the nail. Deal with confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I bought a P bass harness from John. It arrived promptly and was excellent. It made a real difference to the tone (it replaced a crappy set of components) and reduced my hiss crackle and pop immensely. Good advice too. Many thanks, strongly recommended. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 John made me a vintage style twin stacked knob jazz plate. Awesome (much overused, but justified here) piece of kit. Top quality, brilliant service and endless patience answering my questions. Truly a top banana of the BC world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I've just bought a wiring harness from John for my P bass. Ordered it very late on Monday evening, John dispatched on Tuesday and it arrived this morning. The workmanship is excellent and takes no time to fit. John was also super quick in replying to my questions about what harness to get. Can recommend John highly enough, a top gent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netballman Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Just bought some patch leads from John - very happy with a quick and friendly transaction, great comms, excellent condition gear, immediate postage and delivery, wouldn't hesitate to deal with him again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 John kindly helped me [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/190896-thank-you-kiogon/page__fromsearch__1"]modify my bass with some electronics[/url] the other week. Lovely, friendly and kind bloke with a real talent for all things bass. His actions sum up the feel of BC - don't hesitate to deal with this guy! Cheers ped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 I also have just received a P bass circuit and can't wait for the pickup to arrive and get it all fitted! Your a star John, many thanks. Live long & prosper. Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagsieblue Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 I bought a P/J bass kit from John for a Bass Collection SB301. A great bit of kit, really has pushed the bass up another level. A great upgrade - the gentlemen and the products are highly recommended to all. I'm sure I'll be doing more business with John. Thanks Again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanovw Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I recently bought a jazz bass kit from John. Excellent service as always. Will undoubtedly use his services again in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yepmop Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Bought a Jazz harness off John (2nd one) excellent workmanship and comms and received very quickly. Highly recommended. Cheers Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prunesquallor Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 John did me a '62 wiring kit for my Jazz. He was very patient with my questions, and the kit arrived quickly and packaged brilliantly. Highly recommended. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Allen Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 (edited) Confession - I am a guitarist (sshh) but my bass player has double booked himself and asked me to cover for him. No problem, I'll just pull out my trusty Yamaha RBX bass and have a practice. Plugged in, turned up the volume and there were more crackles and pops than a box of Rice Krispies. A quick google search for a bass wiring loom landed me in this very feedback page - lots of happy people, so I registered and messaged John. After a very prompt exchange of messages and advice, I ordered a wiring kit for my bass. The kit arrived very quickly, well packed, components as discussed, spaced to perfection. Five minutes later, it was installed and my bass is happy again. Yet another highly satisfied customer. Paul Edited December 1, 2012 by Paul Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 For fear of repeating what you've already had 6 pages of........gush gush gush Quick, uncomplicated and fitted the control plate in about 5 minutes..... and yes that DID include opening the packaging! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggo Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Highly recommended. I enquired about a solderless passive wire kit for a Musicman style bass with requirement of what I wanted. Very reasonably price and once ordered was made up and sent following day, Also very quick at answering any questions I had. Would definitely like to deal with again for future projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Another loom from John s fitted....sounds absolutely fab, exactly what i was after. All 3 of my basses are now all passive thanks to John's great work & service. Very highly recommended 110%. Thanks [/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 John made me a wiring loom for an Epiphone EB0 I am pimping. The usual excellent service! Cheers John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisd24 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Had my second harness from John,this time a stacked 62 style one,once again quality job with quality components and great comms, cant recommend enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPJ Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 [font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]I've been assembling a bitsa P bass fretless (with additional J pickup) I wanted a Jazz style stack knob arrangement as I hoped to maintain the two-knob look of a precision but with full control of both pickups. Having heard of John's reputation on here I got in contact and he made various recommendations which I eventually went with. John's recommended cap choices are spot on as the variation of tones on offer are almost active like in their range. Lovely aggressive P bass tone with the tone on about 50% and a nice nasal J bass to blend in. Combined with the fretless neck the finished bass really sings. The supplied loom is really high quality with pukka pots and really neat soldering throughout. [/color][/font] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Thanks again from one very happy customer![/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charla Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 I had a problem with the Tone Pot on my Precision, which John sorted quickly and telephoned me to discuss what sort of sound I was after and offer advice. A Sound Guy (pun intended). Thanks again John. Cheers Charla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKULP01 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Purchased a vintage P bass wiring harness from John yesterday and it arrived this morning! Fantastic craftsman and super helpful in answering any questions you have! I will be doing business again soon! Thanks again John! Luke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chambo Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Very easy to do business with and gives some great advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Surely the Mary Poppins of BC, practically perfect in every way. A special for my P/J Fenix this time, nice work, mega quick delivery etc etc. Thanks John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I bought a Jazz Bass wiring harness from John. It didn't fit my control plate, so he drilled the holes larger for me free of charge!! Talk about going the extra mile! Buy with confidence, he is gent. Cheers John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I too purchased a Jazz Bass harness from John...what a great bit of kit it is too. Was with me in a couple of days, A real pleasure to deal with. Thanks John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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