gary mac

[quote name='bubinga5' post='968533' date='Sep 26 2010, 04:44 PM']what channel was this on? wonder if its on BBC I Player[/quote] ITV 1 old chap

Haven't got a clue, but respect if you have managed to lift that in out of a car. My back aches just looking at it, but I do love the old Trace gear.

Well done on a great post, such a trip down memory lane for me, seeing all this kit.

Thanks for the link, I want them both. My recent SB1 purchase has cured me of Gas for any other make of instrument. Even been thinking of selling my old yamaha and wal, but maybe I shouldn't be too hasty.

It does look rather splendid. Sort of thing I would like if I was able to lift it. Being an old codger I will have to stick with my Mark Bass

Looking good.

What about another wizard.

As Bubinga said, try the Dr Highbeams I just purchased a P type bass and the previous owner kindly stuck a set on just before selling it to me. I was hoping I wouldn't like them as they are quite costly, but I love em.

Too loud can be so tedious. Tight and powerful, now that's a different thing altogether and when the two meet, it's a wondrous thing. If you don't like it, leave them to it. Life's too short, although it can feel too long if you end with the wrong people, doing something you hate.

A handsome beast, very nice.

I love a Wal bass, but too rich for me, so I'm out. Would like to see the pics though. Good luck

Thanks chaps, it's finally sorted. Got on to Andy at Wizard. Turned out they were wired incorrectly. I've sorted it with a bit of swapping and soldering. Frustrating job all in all, but Andy couldn't have been more apologetic and immediately offered to have them back. Hope my daughter likes the end result. I thought they sounded very good, although only tried the bass through my little practice amp.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='964531' date='Sep 22 2010, 02:49 PM']It could well be that one of the pups has been wired the oposite fo the other, like you have said. Have you checked that both pups are wired in phase. when i put my wizards in to my HW-one i only put the neck one in to start with. I went with white to white, black to black, as per the stock pups. Either pup worked fine but there was a huge drop in volume when both were on full. I just reversed the leads on the wizard and all was fine. It might be worth a try.[/quote] Thanks Dave. Probably a dumb question, but how do I check they are wired in phase? Is it just a case of the white and black cables coming off the same sides on both pups. I stupidly told my daughter I'd have this job done double quick

This is getting very frustrating. One of my solder joints wasn't good, so I've redone it today. Still got the problem, I'm sure it's something fairly basic, but can't think what. Bridge pick up works fine on it's own, as does the neck pickup. But when opting to dial in both pups I have to turn the bridge pup knob the wrong way to achieve full volume. I'm sure I've put everything back the way it was with the original pups, so is it possible that the pickup wires have been soldered up the wrong way round by wizard. I know it's not likely, but just a thought. Some help would be hugely appreciated, so that I can maintain hero status with my daughter. Thanks Gary

[quote name='Bobby K' post='964052' date='Sep 22 2010, 07:22 AM']Well, my old pots used a screw too; but they were split shaft pots and those shafts were much narrower. I feel like these are definitely an upgrade though, so I'm happy. Just need some knobs to fit the new girth [/quote] Why is it that the word girth makes me smirk everytime?

[quote name='Bobby K' post='964011' date='Sep 22 2010, 12:43 AM']Ok, so I worked out the Orange drop thing and have finished the job. All is well, apart from the fact that the knurled chrome knobs that I had on the old pots don't fit on these new CTS solid shafts The CTS are much wider. Can anyone suggest some replacements that will fit these shafts? I was of the opinion that all shafts were the same thickness but I've been proved wrong, so new knobs needed![/quote] That's a bummer, guess you needed the split shaft pots then. So I suppose you must now need the type of knobs that utilise a grub screw. Don't think I'm the right person to offer advice though, I've just installed new pups in my daughters jazz and now getting problems with the pots

[quote name='Platypus' post='963767' date='Sep 21 2010, 08:36 PM']I got this mail today via Rock-Till-You-Drob profile jane.janebaby1@ Hello. My name is jane i saw your profile today at www.rock-til-you-drop-musicians.com and i love it also became intrested in you,i will also like to know you more,and i want you to send an email directely to my email address so i can reply your mail and also give you my picture for you to know whom i am.Here is my email address(jane.janebaby1) i believe we can move from here.my love distance or colour does not matter but love matters alot in life.i waiting to recive your lovely reply soon, Yours Love. Miss jane. seems genuine enough. Now don't go ruining my day by telling me you got the mail too...[/quote] Sorry to ruin your day, I got it as well. Deleted after a moment of excitement, knew she was lying as I don't have a profile. What do you think it's about?

[quote name='silddx' date='Sep 21 2010, 01:13 PM' post='963249'] What is the sentiment? I guess I was saying that it's important for me to remember that my primary purpose as a bassist in a band situation, is to lay down the groove and keep good time. And keep my noodling and occassional slap forays at home. Maybe sentiment was the wrong word and I apologise for any distress caused

Love it and so agree with the sentiment.

Thanks chaps will give it a go tomorrow.

I finally got around to installing a set of wizard 84's in to my daughter's VMJ today. It all went quite well, first up removed the old pups and screened out the cavities and rear of pick guard. Soldered up the cables exactly as the existing were wired. Put everything back together and plugged in and although it works and sounds good, something is not quite right. The neck pup seems fine, but the bridge unit becomes quieter when the the knob is turned all the way to max. It seems to operate at full volume only by backing off the knob a bit. Can't think what the problem could be and hope I've explained well enough for a grown up to offer some help. Thanks in advance.

No auto tuner in evidence with this lot. Imagine some of the X Factor lot trying to sing this number