Rowley Birkin QC

......and then it all goes through a chain of outboard effects and EQ!!!!!!!!!

[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!

Or........you could save the money and put it towards the Markbass Combo you wanted from me!

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!

[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.

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.

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?

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

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.

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!

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?

Forget me nots - Patrice Rushen & We Are Family- Sister Sledge.............got my funk head on this week.