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30 minutes ago, sandy_r said:

Hardly, but thanks for kind words!

 

... don't forget that the Passive Treble will be non-operational (if Active is only track connected - and if you did connect the Passive track, then it would likely operate in the opposite sense to the Active - Max Treble at fully CCW)

 

Good Luck!

 

OK thanks!! 

You are a star!! Thanks for this. 

Thanks Sandy - I've got those ordered. 

So bass top set of tracks on first pot. 

Treble second set of tracks on the second pot. 

If anyone is reading this, can they confirm how to wire in just the active side? 

Thanks for everyone's help so far!! 

Just realised I've been referring to detents as indents 😂 You live and learn! 

Thanks yes used heat shrink before. 

So my Jazz plate is:

Volume

Pickup blend with indent and a pull up for passive (which I never use)

Treble with indent

Bass with indent

Thanks

Sorry.. Last question. Would this be correct for the other eq pot?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256128635417?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=zc32U3psQnu&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=vNO_rdY8SEe&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Depending on the shaft type I have.

The blend and volume pots both work fine - it's just the eq pots that need changing. 

Also, I have soldered basic pots before - if I'm careful how I solder and heat shrink everything, am I right in thinking this is straightforward and I could do it myself? 

Edited to change the Ebay link as I posted the same one... 

Ah thanks for the reply. Much appreciated! 

OK thanks. 

Would a "dual deck blend/balance" work for the twin pot? 

Like this:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275309543988?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=kgixFco9Qma&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=vNO_rdY8SEe&var=575584568920&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Obvs need to check the shaft type. 

Ah sorry. Yes I got John East to alter the preamp so it would fit my Jazz Sadowsky but never actually saw the preamp beforehand as it was sent straight to him! 

So can anyone identify the pots for me? 

23 minutes ago, itu said:

The centre detents can be most probably fixed by opening the pots and doing certain mechanical actions. Not rocket science, nor music theory. If I did it, I probably wouldn't solder the pots if not necessary. The excessive heat is something pots do not like.

Thanks - the electronics guy didn't suggest that so I probably can't use him.

Yeah thanks I've seen that schematic before... And tbh I don't know what I'm looking at 😂 I *think* it's right. 

Here are some awful photos as its a bit crammed in! 

So my modified Sadowsky Jazz has an early 80s Precision Special preamp which I absolutely love and had fitted about 10 years ago. The bass and treble pots have lost their indent, making them feel very worn, and I would like to replace them. I have a local electronics company that will do the work if I can source the pots...can anyone help with identifying them or modern replacements that will fit? They are mounted direct to the board. 

The company suggested replacing the entire board but I know they are like hen's teeth anyway now, and I could be in a similar position... 

Any advice? I really like the preamp and don't want to change it if possible. 

It was suggested years ago that I could get the circuit cloned... But who would do that for me? I also have an ACG that I would like to fit similar to. 

Thanks. 

1 minute ago, Hobbayne said:

I saw one of Scott Devines videos recently. He seems to have got himself a partner to help him with his vids.

After 10 mins of them laughing, whooping and seemingly having a whale of a time I had to turn it off. 😑

I actually like the other guy, Scott I'm not keen on. 

I'm going to wire a switch into my Pedalboard and also have a remote inlet - how do I wire them both in when I only have two wires? Do I branch off from the switch wires without being on the terminals? Otherwise the switch will always see a live feed? Obviously I'll be soldering and heat shrinking over the terminals when done. 

Thanks 

So I've come back to live playing and have dug out my old filtered (Acs) custom moulded earplugs.

I'm a bit nervous in case there's an issue as I really couldn't play. I would like a backup to keep on my keys just in case. 

Don't have any spare cash so need to be cheap as possible. 

Anyone tried Earhub £8.50 jobs off Amazon? 

Thanks. 

Sorry way too many posts to quote each one. 

I'm newish back to playing so I'm not some jazz god who can bash the songs out. I've been out of the game a long time, and especially so playing with others. I made this clear before meeting up, and I think everyone was pleased with my playing. 

I think the next rehearsal will be a week on Tuesday, so nine days (I got the list today), but not next week lol. We already have one song the guitarist didn't learn for the first rehearsal but I did, and we didn't play it, so we have four new songs as I said I could learn three new. 

Regarding learning songs you might have invested time in and then drop, that is part of the beauty of playing in a band - it's forcing me to learn stuff and pull up my playing. Whether the song gets used or not doesn't bother me. 

So I came back to playing about 6 months ago (playing for 15 years, 13 year lay off) , just got together with a newly formed band and after the first rehearsal playing 4 songs that sounded really together and tbh gigable, the singer has suggested we learn 10 songs for the next rehearsal week after next. Is it just me? I've said three max. I know some people are going say well if it's a 12 bar or Mustang Sally etc then fair enough, and there is nothing complex suggested, but I want to do everything justice and not just play root notes. 

Edited to add - they know I work full time too. 

Would be interested for the collective wisdom on here 😁

In good condition - has a few marks and velcro on the bottom. 

Collect from East Yorkshire but I'm in Scarborough/York/Selby regularly. 

Also in Morley and Harrogate later on in the month. 

Otherwise could post. 

Will trade for a pack of 3 Ernie ball white patch cables. 

Now gone thanks

13 hours ago, TimR said:

I couldn't find anything that was interesting at all on Bandmix. Once I'd sorted my own profile I had lots of requests. Good bass players are in short supply and I think anyone with a decent band isn't going to be advertising for random bass players, they'll be choosing people. 

 

Basically, don't be looking for a band, be the bass player the bands are looking for. Let them do the work. 

 

State your terms and that will steer those who are serious towards you. 

Interested in what you put in your advert if you don't mind me asking? 

Trade only -  not looking to sell. 

In excellent condition but without the flathead screw as need that for my replacement hipshot. Should be easy enough to find another. 

Don't know the size but fits my Sadowsky UV Metro Jazz. 

Trade for a nice condition guitar gigbag. 

Mutual postage fine as long as you're not new here. 

My personal favourites:

"Philip Conrad" for slightly old school feeling reviews and wisdom https://youtube.com/@philipconradmusic?si=E2NwXxJMpPBc750r

"Bass Stuff" for no-talking comparisons with gear https://youtube.com/@BassStuff?si=44fe3B9xDEM1ctIR

"Made on Tape" for multi track recording on tape but the guy is a bassist so a lot of it has a bass slant https://youtube.com/@MadeOnTape?si=7kzmHOaYRNf1pvgq

"Twoodfrd" for guitar repair but is a lot better than Dave's World of Fun Stuff and is entertaining even if you'd never tackle a repair https://youtube.com/@twoodfrd?si=PvubE5C2ERmBA6Rd

8 minutes ago, BreadBin said:

Bristol will be a trek then!

Yeah thanks and I haven't got the cash until after xhristmas so will have a look on FB then. 

15 hours ago, BreadBin said:

Out of interest roughly whereabouts in the world are you?

I saw a bargain just now but no point sharing if its miles away!

I'm in East Yorkshire

Thanks guys for all the advice.