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Davebassics

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  1. Future Impact 1 upgraded to the latest firmware. Boxed and in great condition. - £215 + Shipping Collection from Mirfield West Yorkshire. I do a lot of driving up and down the country so could possibly meetup/drop off.
  2. I've moved to 5 string basses for now so I'm selling my 4 string Reggie Hamilton Jazz Bass (Made in Mexico). Without doubt, the most versatile bass I've ever played. This is my jack of all trades bass that I used when I was playing with function bands. I'm not intending on gigging again for a while after lockdown as I want to concentrate on other projects, so time for a clear out! Modifications: I have the brilliant Jon Shuker move the P Pickup a few mms towards the Bridge. This means the P Bass pick is in the traditional P Bass position rather than what usual Jazz basses have when they have a neck P pickup. This means when you solo the P pickup, you get a P bass in all its glory! Jon also serviced and set up the bass including leveling all the frets. This has resulted in getting a great and even action. Pickups: EMG PJ set replaced the Fender Noiseless Preamp: John East J-Retro Deluxe (3 band/active/passive) The preamp/picks are wired for 18v. The clarity of the EMGs combined with the versatility of the john east is an incredible combination. I found that I have to make much more subtle changes to the mid controls because the results are clearly audible. Straplocks: Schaller - also supplied The bass is in good condition. There are a few minor cosmetic bumps and scratches on the body but they are on the back or side so don't show from the front. I've tried to capture them fairly in the photos. Weight to follow. I do not have a hard case spare and will not ship the bass without one however we do have options: I frequently travel between Newcastle and Brighton, happy to make slight detours to drop off Meet halfway You send me a hardcase and I ship it back with a bass inside of it Pickup from Mirfield, just outside of Huddersfield. Apologies for the dusty photos, no matter how quickly I wiped it down, dust still showed up in the photos! Will make sure the bass gets a good wipedown before it is packaged. Priced at £650 plus shipping to sell.
  3. These are amazing instruments for the dosh. Im well chuffed with my v5 to the point where I'm preparing my fender for sale to get another!
  4. Devastated that I need to reduce the headcount in my collection. This just looks perfect!
  5. I have the fiesta red version of this bass. Had it for going on 10 years and I've never even thought about changing for a fender. It is a beast of a bass.
  6. CTS posts. The neck pickup control is push pull for series/parallel operation. I don't have the exact specs of the wiring/capacitor but it is all top spec components. I believe the jack is switch craft. Price includes UK shipping
  7. Dimarzio Area PJ set DP251. I havent seen these for sale in the UK, I had them imported from the US a few years ago. They've got a great top end and you really get that p bass thumb and jazz bass grind from the respective pickups. Price includes shipping within UK.
  8. 1 x tort with P route 1 x Black with P route (from WD music) 1 x tort with J route £15 each, p&p included. Discount for all 3!
  9. For sale is my as new jazz body from guitar build. It has only been out the box to be photographed. I had intended to have this as a lockdown project, but life got in the way. Body is alder. The scratchplate was also provided by guitarbuild for a guaranteed fit. UK shipping included.
  10. Sire is the new squier. +1 on anything sire or squier CV/VM
  11. I'm thinking about ordering a sire v5 from thomann. It's out of stock and I got a pretty honest response from them.im paraphrasing .... "Our distributor tells us delivery will be at the end of May but honestly we can't say for sure" I guess orders can be cancelled for a full refund if parts dont turn up within the quoted time?
  12. I'm in a similar situation but specifically after Jazz bass. I've narrowed it down to the Squier CV 70s Jazz or the Sire v5 .... or the Sire v7. The flamed maple necks on the v5s are gorgeous! Next v5 delivery into Thomann is due at the end of may, Andertons quoted November. I'm pretty torn to be honest! Any body have any wise words between those specific models?
  13. James Jamerson - deep lying playmaker
  14. Ive been playing round with the EQs on my line6 helix but its not doing anything for me. The fundamental tone im after just isn't there, there is no bringing it out. At least not at my EQ skill level!
  15. Been continuing with research. It is so difficult to cut through the marketing and sketchy YouTube reviews. Nordstrands marketing is particularly fascinating: "this combination produces a vibrational luster that is resonant of all the best aspects of precision-style playing" If anyone can get an understanding about what the pickup design is aiming to achieve from that then hats off to you! YouTube is no better. You never really get a grip of what your listening to. Different basses, amps, recording techniques. That all said, I think the EMG + J-Retro combination may be what gets me closer to what I am hoping to achieve. Combination of descriptions from people on forums and YouTube seem to match up. Got room for 2 9v batteries in my reggie Hamilton so could go for the extended headroom and run both pickups and pre off both batteries.
  16. Yeah, obviously I am not expecting miracles, The P pickup is always going to be a compromise. The J pickup is also in the 60s position rather than the 70s so its is all going to be a bit of a compromise. The P pickup is in the P sweet spot which is a few cm closer to the bridge than on most Jazz basses. For that reason, a traditional jazz scratchplate won't cover the P pickup route/screw holes. Unless I get a replacement scratchplate made which I guess is an option. General recommendations on the internet are EMG and Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounders. EMGs are active which doesn't suit me as I already have a preamp installed. Not sure on the QPs, nothing on Youtube is screaming Marcus Miller to me about them. When I say Marcus Miller, I just mean modern. I'm never going to sound like Marcus! But its a good reference point.
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