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[quote name='molan' post='975415' date='Oct 2 2010, 09:04 PM']Only experience I have on a direct comparison was in a lovely Roscoe SKB I had. It came as standard with, supposedly custom wound, Barts but the previous owner had bought some Nords & gave them to me with the bass. I swapped them over and really didn't like the Nords at all. To my ears they sounded very sterile & seemed to rob the bass of the nice 'organic' sound it had. The Barts seemed to really bring out some character from the bass & worked well without any on-board pre-amp adjustments but also responded well to the pre as well. The Nords seemed to over emphasise everything too much for me. Could just be that the Barts had been well matched by Roscoe of course. I have a '78 J with Lollar pickups - they sound rally 'active' in a passive bass [/quote] Im of the same opinion ...the Nordies will sound extremely bright when pre amped they come into their own as passive...I have nothing with Barts so I cannot comment. the lollars I am a fan of with both bass & my teles an extremely versatile pup.. However the best sounding p/a pickups that I ever had and I wish I had not let them go were made By Evans in australia and were fitted to a Fernandes P Project Jazz which came off Gumtree....an amazing neck superb tuning system with a great preamp also made in house by Fernandes....but the most uncomfortable body ever,just could not get on with it unless sat,then greed got the better of me .....I want them back just the pups and PA.. So if you ever see a set of Evans Jazz pups please let me know.. Good Luck whatever way you go

[quote name='Bassassin' post='975139' date='Oct 2 2010, 04:48 PM']Ooh - interesting, seen a few of these pups but never with a brand stamp. Do they have an ink-stamped number as well? Many Maxxons tend to & you can date them from the serial. Very good news that they work - what are they reading? J.[/quote] Yes inkstamped numbers with a sort of engraved Maxon.... no way to test the reading though.......In fact just after my laST post I managed to buy myself a Fender 71 jazz body & neck from a pal that was insistent that he would never sell so Im splitting up this bass and parting it out to pay towards for the parts I need for the Fender....good old recycler that I am....its got a beauty of a neck,nice pups and most of the hardwares good the body needs love but nice basis for a relic....and I cant really undertake 2 projects at this point in time...ones pushing it as far as Mrs T is concerned Needs Must etc etc etc I will take a few pics of the pups for your records if you want them T

[quote name='Bassassin' post='968661' date='Sep 26 2010, 06:24 PM']Here's the link: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270635291014"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=270635291014[/url] Looks nice, obviously depending on condition. I think it's a Fujigen J copy, fairly early 70s going on the tuners, pickups & trc. It's had a headstock pin badge, which from the outline I'm fairly sure was Eros (compare it to the one on [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=31025502980"]this rather nice EB-3 copy[/url]), which would support the age & the Fujigen theory. Early Eros guitars were sourced form Fujigen & Matsumoku - I had a Fujigen Tele & Mat LP, and the EB-3 is a Mat. I think if you can get it for around the £100 mark it would be something of a bargain, assuming everything's OK. J.[/quote] I feel you are absolutely correct....had it to peices today PUPs are Maxon and lo & behold they work....its the control plate pots etc that are at fault,the neck is very nice with absolutely no fretwear but the body needs some love and a few coats of cellulose luminous green maywell get the vote ,tuners came up real good with a bit of spit and polish.....the bridge has all but had it but thats a relatively cheap fix in the big scheme of things... For Luminous green please read Olympic White....the GD was looking as I was typing Seen and all singing & all dancing control plate on Ebay USA with 28 different variations so thinking pop that baby in...could end up with something very nice for less than 200 sovs T

[quote name='ahpook' post='974924' date='Oct 2 2010, 12:50 PM']you're saying he's nuts ? [/quote] If so are they roasted????

[quote name='TommyK' post='974884' date='Oct 2 2010, 12:16 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1979-MUSIC-MAN-SABRE-BASS-NECK-/110592668413?pt=Guitar&hash=item19bfd632fd"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1979-MUSIC-MAN-SABRE...=item19bfd632fd[/url] Hmmmmm. Discuss. [/quote] Whats to discuss On the other hand if it had been recently personally RoasteD by BP under laboratory conditions and scientifically proven to be the eighth wonder of the world....then Id be remortgaging my home for this B*gg*R........unfortunately this not being the case I feel its a lot of dough for very little....and even the little has been corrupted and therefore devalued... Right thats my tuppence worth

[quote name='Bassassin' post='974656' date='Oct 1 2010, 10:14 PM']Depends what you mean by "nice" - by her own admission, she sh*t on her boyfriend's cornflakes. Jon.[/quote] we're all out of milk here...... Dont suppose you have her mobile number?????

[quote name='spud' post='973109' date='Sep 30 2010, 07:52 PM']Bonjour, I forgot to put this up when I first created an account a few weeks ago. I have a Squire/Fender (it says both on the bass, in different places) and a pretty poor practice amp. Already learnt abit from this site and am finding it useful. Thankyou[/quote] Yarite Jon OWARYA

Right heres the scenario. My sons Mesa rig is possibly sold so we have about a grand to play with.DONT TELL HIM...It can be a surprise My Grandaughter is currently an "intermediate bassist".....I call it could do better... but never in her presence Right.then.....Need a combo around 300 watts for her, that if is not what is required can be shifted without too much of a loss. Dont want a Prometheus....but has to be a combo What are your thoughts CHEERS

[quote name='jonunders' post='974248' date='Oct 1 2010, 03:56 PM']hi, i'm 50 and have been playing bass for 8 months. i'm joining a band and i am confused as to what amp to buy. 1x15 4x10 2x12 combo head + cab. at my age i'm not going to be playing big gigs. any advice would be helpful thanks[/quote] Got a Roland DB700 going cheap absolutely lovely amp but bloody heavy......but on castors....ride it to gigs no tax or insurance required but you cant use M roads

[quote name='Meenie' post='974353' date='Oct 1 2010, 05:21 PM']Ive got a big one on order and i want to get a cover for it, i have contacted Roqsolid and they said they would knock me one up for about £40. Just wondered if anyone else had bought a Big One cab and had any other suggestions as to where to get a cover?[/quote] IF I had a big one the last thing I would do is cover it

[quote name='jonunders' post='974248' date='Oct 1 2010, 03:56 PM']hi, i'm 50 and have been playing bass for 8 months. i'm joining a band and i am confused as to what amp to buy. 1x15 4x10 2x12 combo head + cab. at my age i'm not going to be playing big gigs. any advice would be helpful thanks[/quote] Mesa Boogie Walkabout scout + cab....it aint heavy its my Mesa

To anyone considering doing a deal with Tom...........YOU SHOULD.....the fellas the most honest chap Ive come across,Ive had 2 Fenders and both were MINT and at a good price...Postage was fast and packaging excellent... CHEERS FELLA Anything else in the pipeline??????

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180568722787&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...=STRK:MESELX:IT[/url] Gawd blimey guvvna...that looks like a right beauty and at 55 quids its a steal

[quote name='maxrossell' post='969249' date='Sep 27 2010, 10:57 AM']What's the latest bit of gear you got, why did you get it and what did you pay/trade for it? And crucially, was it worth it, or are you a bit disappointed? I'd start, but my new gear won't arrive for a half-hour or so. GO![/quote] Yesterday on the bay I bought a Japanese 70,s Jazz copy,A Burny Les Paul copy and a proper 2009 Gibson J45 mahogany,Today for a mere £10 I bought a 70.s Kay P bass from the street cleaners and last wek I bought a Fender Tele bass from Tom on here..........But best of all my Esquire should hopefully be coming home this week.. With the exception of the Kay I possibly paid to much.....but when the recession finally ends I will hopefully turn that around then some.....

[quote name='tino' post='969808' date='Sep 27 2010, 06:12 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180566681151&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...=STRK:MESELX:IT[/url] Go on treat yourself[/quote] My neighbours would really appreciate this being sold ,Some people just have no taste or a musical ear

[quote name='Lord Sausage' post='969784' date='Sep 27 2010, 06:02 PM']Thanks sir you are a gent![/quote] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180566681151&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...=STRK:MESELX:IT[/url] Go on treat yourself

[quote name='Bassassin' post='968914' date='Sep 26 2010, 10:11 PM']Good stuff! These pups - the square single-coil things with 2 rows of pole pieces like in your Rickenfaker - can be a mixed bag, so wait & see. You might get a pair of the 11k ones like in my Faker. J.[/quote] Had a touch today....stood outside a local cafe watching the roadsweeper & his street scene crew try to decide where was the best place to park their transit so it could not be seen by their supervisor....when on looking at said vehicle i noticed what looked like a guitar neck,strolled over and low & behold it was a Bass I asked what do you want for this one said a Fiver another a tenner...we settled on £5.... It a Kay possibly mid 70's and in reasonable nick nothing missing at all,Ive forgotten the model but will post pics when I bring it home tomorrow... weighs a bloody tonne

[quote name='Bassassin' post='968661' date='Sep 26 2010, 06:24 PM']Here's the link: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270635291014"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=270635291014[/url] Looks nice, obviously depending on condition. I think it's a Fujigen J copy, fairly early 70s going on the tuners, pickups & trc. It's had a headstock pin badge, which from the outline I'm fairly sure was Eros (compare it to the one on [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=31025502980"]this rather nice EB-3 copy[/url]), which would support the age & the Fujigen theory. Early Eros guitars were sourced form Fujigen & Matsumoku - I had a Fujigen Tele & Mat LP, and the EB-3 is a Mat. I think if you can get it for around the £100 mark it would be something of a bargain, assuming everything's OK. J.[/quote] Lets hope that was £107 well spent then ....the pups look ropey....wonder what will end up in there??? She said """ Can it be done up in pink flock" to match her jukebox...lol

[quote name='Bassassin' post='968661' date='Sep 26 2010, 06:24 PM']Here's the link: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270635291014"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=270635291014[/url] Looks nice, obviously depending on condition. I think it's a Fujigen J copy, fairly early 70s going on the tuners, pickups & trc. It's had a headstock pin badge, which from the outline I'm fairly sure was Eros (compare it to the one on [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=31025502980"]this rather nice EB-3 copy[/url]), which would support the age & the Fujigen theory. Early Eros guitars were sourced form Fujigen & Matsumoku - I had a Fujigen Tele & Mat LP, and the EB-3 is a Mat. I think if you can get it for around the £100 mark it would be something of a bargain, assuming everything's OK. J.[/quote] Cheers....left my bid so its wait and see

[quote name='Bassassin' post='968536' date='Sep 26 2010, 04:46 PM']Surely any secondhand instrument, rare or otherwise, is worth [i]precisely[/i] what a buyer will pay for it! J.[/quote] Jon....... any idea on this ebay item 270635291014,Im computer illiterate so cant do the link bit....my daughter fancies it though.. Cheers T