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    [quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1333393486' post='1601143'] PM'd [/quote] Replied
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    [quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1332493282' post='1588969'] Thank you everybody for your help and advice. I've bought it. The plan is that it will be the back-up to my main gigging bass which is an Ibanez Blazer. I have a mint 2008 USA P which is too valuable to have lying around unused (I prefer the tone of the Ibanez), and too valuable to risk getting damaged at pub gigs as a back-up for the Ibanez. So, it may well be that I'll sell the USA P. Black/white/maple if anybody's interested... Steve [/quote] Do you have some pictures of your American P as I may be interested. Cheers Rowley
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    ......and then it all goes through a chain of outboard effects and EQ!!!!!!!!!
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    [quote name='Evil Undead' timestamp='1332538568' post='1589902'] I thought you sold it because you had other people interested? [/quote] Ah well, it seems there's lots of people on here with more ambition than cash....they ask for a deal.........I agree..........they still don't buy it! Window shoppers!
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    Or........you could save the money and put it towards the Markbass Combo you wanted from me!
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    Thought I'd message him to make him aware of the £401 price tag for the same thing at GAK.........think he took the huff!
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    [quote name='gjones' timestamp='1332200027' post='1584865'] What did I tell ya? Ahem, cough, cough, saying that........I've just bought a set of Fender customer shop pickups which will be delivered next week I'll tell you how I get on. [/quote] Yep, I now have a truly gorgeous sound without using outboard amp/cab simulators or even EQ (which always seemed to rob me of volume). Keep us posted on the upgrade. And, like Brensabre, I can't now really see the need to change pickups. Definitely worth the money.
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    have bump on me........if someone had bought my Markbass Combo, I'd have bought this in a flash.
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    Apologies if it seems like I'm resurrecting an old thread here (but as it's less than a week perhaps that's OK) but thought I'd follow up on this. Just got the East pre-amp fitted this evening. Fairly straight forward, but was a little disappointed to find that a slight modification of the cavity had to be made in order that the control plate fit the the original holes and would sit edge to edge with the scratch plate. However. once all fitted and working It sound IMMENSE. I wouldn't have believed it would change to such an extent, but I'm over the moon with it. On the pickup issue I have left the originals in place for now, and, whilst there have been some informative opinions presented on the issue, I'm not sure the investment would improve the sound significantly over what I have now........but never say never! All in all it seems to have been a good investment.
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    Hmmm. Ok, so a pretty definite message there from Ou7shined. As a respected member of the forum I'm sure there is sound reasoning behind the recommendation. Just checked them out and there would seem to be 3 types available at varying costs, so, of the 3, what should be my considerations, and what will be the benefits?
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    Many thanks for the input guys. I'd heard good reports about the East pre so ordered one last Friday. It's sat here in the box waiting to be fit sometime next week. It seems like it will improve the sound significantly which I'm really looking forward to, as I really like the way this bass plays. I wasn't sure whether adding new PUPs would be worthwhile, but it seems that it may not be worth the extra investment. Once again, I appreciate you taking the time to help out. Have a great weekend. Rowley
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    Just after some advice here really. I have an East J-retro deluxe pre-amp to fit in my MIM jazz bass deluxe but was wondering if, at the same time, I should upgrade the pickups too from the standard. Would this be worthwhile, and if so, what would be a good choice? Any advice from the seasoned forum members would be welcome.
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    I'll 'ave 'em. Pm me with payment details if you'de be so kind. Cheers Rowley
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    Got quite excited for a minute when I saw "dirty Blonde"......turns out it wasn't what I first thought! Have a bump though.
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    [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Now sold and collected. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Feedback left. [/font][/color]
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    Don't know whether you'd be interested, but I have "mint" Markbass CMD 102p Combo up for grabs...........any good for a trade? Cheers Rowley
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    Hmmm! Switch cleaner, circa £5, J-retro Deluxe £200+. I'm sure it's sound advice for which I thank you, and I'll give it a try........but will that satisfy my GAS? Oh the dilema!
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    I have a mex jazz bass deluxe which I have fallen in love with again after not playing for some time. However, there seems to be an issue with the treble/bass control pot. It intermittently drops out the highs making the sound quite muffled. Sometimes it comes back on its own, and other times a simple tweak of the control brings it back. I was, some time ago, considering installing a J-retro deluxe unit and now I've got a faulty control it's re-kindled my interest in one. This will, of course, solve the problem. Does anyone have any views/experience of this unit to share in order to assist in my decision?
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    Forget me nots - Patrice Rushen & We Are Family- Sister Sledge.............got my funk head on this week.
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    [quote name='fretmeister' post='1265978' date='Jun 12 2011, 12:43 PM']AANNNDDD back on topic! All PM's replied to. Anyone?? I think I've decided that my next rig will be a Hartke Hydrive 410 and the LH500 (unless anyone is REALLY of the opinion that the LH1000 is the only way to go!). So if you have any of them and want Part-X then let me know.[/quote] As I've nothing to trade and you're quite a distance from me I've decided to look a little more locally. Although some might think that looking at more than one option may not constitute good etiquette! you know, a bit like hijacking someone else's thread. Good luck
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    [quote name='munkonthehill' post='1265123' date='Jun 11 2011, 05:16 PM']Not that I am wanting or needing to do business with you, however after you Pm me and I take time to reply.....It would have been common courtesy to let me know you were not interested in my MB amp. Sorry for the interuption fretmeister.[/quote] Had simply slipped my mind, for which I apologise, but WOW! do you berate everyone that doesn't buy from you? It is a buyers market and I am at liberty to contact whoever I choose, and as many as I choose. But that's definitely convinced me who NOT to buy from. Best wishes.
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    [quote name='ahpook' post='1157876' date='Mar 11 2011, 12:46 PM']i've just seriously pruned my attachements...like a kind of techie topiary.[/quote] Did that require a local anaesthetic.....
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    [quote name='fretmeister' post='1264553' date='Jun 11 2011, 02:39 AM']I could do that! Not gigging at the mo so I can use my practice amp while I look round.[/quote] Hi Paul, very interested in your combo. I can't seem to PM you, can you PM me with some contact details and I'll give you a call. Cheers
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    Paul, would you just sell for cash? Cheers Rowley
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    [quote name='jasonobrien' post='1261723' date='Jun 8 2011, 08:03 PM']bump I am selling my series 2 classic five string status bass. It's headless and has bolt on neck. Comes complete with green LEDs in the fretboard (front). Silver hardware. Original Status case. Maple body. It is 100% immaculate. Looks as it did the day it left the status factory. It was made in October 2009. It has no dings, no scratches, no belt rash. Has been loved and looked after. This spec would cost £2130 with a 20week waiting list. I am looking for £1200ono. Email me for more pics, details or any interest. House move forces a reluctant sale.[/quote] That looks a quality bass and priced damn reasonably if you ask me. I'm looking to buy a status headless, but want a 4 string otherwise I would have snapped this up. Hmmmmmm.......now contemplating whether I could get on with a 5er.
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