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[quote name='apa' timestamp='1338537207' post='1675870'] Would it not be more prudent to buy a J body, fit that neck and route for a P pup under the scratch plate. Then you have a reversable mod on the J body (The P body will be scared for life) and ready made routing and controls for 2 pickups. A PS - Hi its been a while [/quote] Hey, a while indeed, Mr Mod King! It is a possibility, but... this bass *feels* perfect as it is, right now... using a different body etc is adding a whole lot of unknowns. PLus, the body looks amazing, it would REALLY be a crime not to show it off!

[quote name='ThomBassmonkey' timestamp='1338536107' post='1675861'] I wouldn't, assuming it's the 70s CIJ in your sig, it'd be cruel to deprive the world of what looks like a very good condition 40 year old bass. If it's not original then I don't see why not, if it has all it's original parts, get another bass for your P/J. [/quote] Not 40 years old! Only 5 It's a 70s as in "70s style", this bass was made in 2007.

[quote name='essexbasscat' timestamp='1338535275' post='1675849'] If you love it, why not get a jazz and have two basses ? [/quote] If I could find a Jazz in this very configuration, I would be aiming for it. Unlined fretless mable board Jazz? Only if I buy a neck from Warmoth, at >$300 plus the cost of the bass.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1338533683' post='1675836'] Nice wood... I tend to think no to the J pickup on those grounds, but then again if it doesn't/can't trash the value, I can't see why you wouldn't want a J pickup on it anyway [/quote] I don't think it would trash the value if done well. Although some here would disagree The thing is, it's not a configuration I can seem to find out there, so it seems that I make my own or go without. And the J bridge is one of my favourite sounds... Value is not much of an issue. This bass is growing on me. At first I loved the looks, and it took me a while to really enjoy playing it: a combination of being fretless (not very experienced) and a Precision (I was not a big fan). I know, I know, why did I buy it? Well, I'm glad I did. I've been slowly selling off superfluous basses and when it came to fretless I thought I could keep my cheap one and sell this one, since I don't play fretless all that much anyway. But it's just delicious to play. A bit heavy, but on the other hand it feels "solid". I've used various string types on it, and finally the D'Addario Nylon Tapewounds are bringing this bass to the front for me. I get a better "mwah" with the Status Hotwire I had before, but it still very nice, and I can even slap on this now I have been using it for rehearsals with Sea Bass Kid, to force me to get used to fretless better... and I'm coming to really love it. Last night we started working on a funky number that came out of a jam, and the fretless with an OC-2 can melt the coldest person at 100 paces. Can't wait to try this live. What I'm trying to say is... this bass is about to cross the line to "100% keeper", like my Stingray, my SUB and possibly the G&L. From that point of view... value is not a consideration.

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1338531473' post='1675804'] If you add it you could always add a killswitch to the J effectively restoring your sound [/quote] I would probably go for a rotary switch (to be disguised as a third knob) to select pickup. Not a big fan of blends or the VVT in Jazz basses... although I don't totally hate them either and it would be an easier option.

[quote name='lojo' timestamp='1338531245' post='1675802'] No it's your bass What model is it out if interest ? I love the body, want to swap for a lake placid blue one? I'll even route it for you [/quote] It's a "Crafted in Japan" 70s style Fender Precision. From 2007. I bought it off AndyTravis of this forum... Natural/Maple and black guard is my all time "favouritest" combination (see my avatar for another example)... So... no, I would not swap the body

[quote name='lowregisterhead' timestamp='1338529514' post='1675791'] No. Unless you were to fit a white Dimarzio, in which case I would have to report you to the Bass Fashion Police. [/quote] ha ha

I sold my Digitech Hyperphase pedal to silky13. We exchanged a couple of PMs, and upon realising we were in the same city, he came to collect it in person. Easy and pleasant transaction. Thanks Tom! I hope you enjoy the pedal!

Seeing that it seems they never made Jazz basses with unlined maple boards... and Warmoth necks would run into > $300... the idea of an extra pickup is very appealing. Like someone said, it seems like a waste not to Model J are nice pickups, but call me vain, I'd prefer something with standard looks (normal polepieces), and probably humbucking (which the Model J is). Hmmm, decisions, decisions...

I love playing this bass. But I keep wishing for a bridge J pickup. Would I condemn my soul to Hell (a room full of Nigel Clutterbuck wannabes) if I route this and install a J type pickup there?

Simon bought my beloved but underused black MusicMan SUB5... Very good and pleasant communication, smooth transaction, absolutely hassle-free. Despite my tears, I'm glad that this bass found a good home I hope you enjoy this bass and play it as much as it deserves! Thank you!

Jason recently bought a DHA VT-1 pedal from me, and a little while ago a Digitech Bass Multichorus that I forgot to leave feedback for Absolutely hassle-free transactions, great communication... as smooth as a very smooth thing can be. Thank you Jason, I hope you enjoy the pedals! cheers!

Lee bought my EHX Bass Blogger pedal. Absolutely hassle free transaction, good communication and fast payment. Just the way it should be I hope you enjoy the pedal!

Ivan just sold me his OKKO Basstard pedal. Very easy transaction, good communication and sense of humour and he posted the pedal really quickly and very well protected. Perfect. Very pleased, despite the lack of chocolates Cheers!

Chris sold me his Soundblox Bass Envelope Filter pedal. I paid, blinked two, maybe three times, and the pedal appeared at my desk. Magic!!! Really easy, good communication, and fast delivery. What more do you want? Yeah, a coffee would have been great (it arrived in the morning just as I was going to make one), but it would have probably made a mess and I'd have a sticky pedal now. Nah, perfect as it is. Thank you Chris! Loving the pedal!