mr bassie

I've got a 2008 Fender USA standard V - but am definitely thinking I want to go back to a 4

any interest in a trade?

this was my first "proper" bass - I still have it proudly hanging on the wall

I love it, nice piece of wood, plays well - definitely recommend it to someone else

I just bought a Tech21 Bass DI from Chris

Posted quickly and would be happy to buy from him again

Cheers!

thanks everone for the suggestions

Cheers for the link Stu in the worst case I'll have to buy a new preamp for 99,00 €

chalk this one up to experience!

[quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1343600675' post='1752668']
I have a B2a (5).
Red light on = active.
Controls should be V/V/ stacked Bass/Treble.
Is there a screwdriver-sized hole in the control cavity cover? Mine has a trim pot for the pre-amp. Does yours have one. Is it turned down, perchance?

Hope that helps!
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yeah it does, a small plastic screw with preamp h-l (high/low?)

I tried turning that and it does nothing

if (worst case scenario) I have to swap the preamp/pups can anyone make a suggestion for a combo to replace it?

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That's nothing I bought one of those and the headstock was completely missing.
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[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1343585488' post='1752391']
A picture would help at this early stage as the description of the controls doesn't sound right. There should be neck pup vol knob, bridge pup vol knob, a stacked knob for bass (outer/lower ring) and treble (inner/upper) plus the active on/off switch with red light to indicate it is active. I did have one that was different to this which was apparently a very early model.
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thanks for the help guys, I live in Cambridge

the active mode is definitely buggered - the stacked volume pots don't boost or cut the treble/bass - it just crackles hisses and completely kills the sound in certain points

as suggested above i swapped the battery for a brand new 9v duracell and it made no difference

the seller was exceptionally confrontational on the phone, immediately so. I didn't jump down his neck - I just said that i taken it home and turned it on and that there was a problem

his response from ebay :

[color=#000][font=arial, sans-serif][size=2]I sold Hohner Headless Guitar cash on collection basis on Ebay.Condition of the Hohner was immaculate and you agreed.I accepted your offer of £250.00.
You came to collect with all electrical connectors to test before paying.You were absolutely satisfied and said "everything seems perfect" and you paid collected the Guitar and left.
How you handled guitar since yesterday, I don't know, and damaged it.
You are responsible for your actions, have it fixed repair it yourself I don't want to get involved anymore and waste my time.Report to the police and ebay and we will take it from there.
best regards[/size][/font][/color]

just changed the battery - still doesn't work contacted the seller who said YOU MUST HAVE BROKEN IT NOT MY PROBLEM

bass looked new, paid cash on collection.. lesson learned

sad to say it cost me £250

this may be an increadibly stupid question - when the bass is active the red light is on right?

Went to pick it up yesterday and tried it over headphones in a noisy kitchen - seemed alright but turning on the preamp, the volume seems to dip massively

when you adjust the two concentric pup selectors they seem to turn the sound completely off at various points...

This beaut was my first "proper" bass (the bass before this one was a huge heavy lump that could have killed a packhorse either though weight or sound)

Sadly I now realise it sounds better without the active electronics on - but I'm convinced its a nice piece of wood and that it has potential to sound great

does anyone have any suggestions for a pickup/preamp combo? I play finger style old school stuff

n/b all for suggestions will be automatically prefixed with IMHO, no posts will be considered legally binding

this is the current control system

Controls : Volume x 1, Active Treble x 1, Active Middle x 1,Active Bass x 1, Series/ Parallel Switch x 1, Bypass Switch x 1

has anyone had any experience changing pups out of an american standard v? do you think I'll notice an improvement in sound and noise?

just having a look, thanks

[quote name='deepbass5' timestamp='1324056819' post='1470453']
Wizzard pups get good reviews on here.
I had not heard of then until i bought a Shuker 5 on here with them on. excellent sound and they can over wind them etc. and within reason spec each one to how you want it to sound. I would certanly specify them on on any relacement or new bass i Order.
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That also sounds like a good suggestion - never heard of wizzard, I'll check through the forum, they're well within my budget and based in the UKthe specification sounds interesting, do they do it with the fit as well as the sound? I'm reluctant to take a chisel to my bass

Cheers, obviously my ability to hear stuff is somewhat limited with pickups so suggestions are useful

the Fralins have excellent reviews, I guess I would notice a significant change in sound from the stocks - but can anyone vaguely describe it?

Also the Fralins will drop right in, correct?

Ay up

I'm thinking about changing the pickups in my American Standard Jazz Bass V, I'd like something a bit more defined and less noisy. I'd describe the sound I'm going for as dubby

I play with flatwounds into a sansamp rbi and out through a ampeg 4x10

I'm looking at Fralins, Nordies, Aroes, DiMarzio..

suggestions welcomed