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  1. pn_day
    Some of the hum-cancelling jazz pickups tend to have a 'darker' sound due to the presence of a 2nd coil. DiMarzio Model-J for example has less top end, and so could be called 'dark' compared with a classic single coil. https://www.dimarzio.com/pickups/jazz-bass-hum-canceling/dimarzio-model-j
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    Yamaha BB. I think they are mostly 34". Yamaha TRB did a few 35s. Or save even more and look for a Sire 5 string!
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    Songbook Pro has lots of useful features (and can also handle PDF import, which is helpful sometimes) https://songbook-pro.com I've been using it for a few years - was using OnSong on iOS before that.
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    I recently bought a Status-necked, jazz fretless from Chris. Communication was good, bass was packaged and shipped well, and Chris was also very patient in answering my questions. Cheers!
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    That sounds like the start of a very niche bass joke...
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    If you are moving to IEMs having a method for the musicians to create their own mix really helps take the load off the person doing the FoH sound. With a digital desk this is much more feasible - either with a phone app, or with a dedicated control surface (we use the Behringer P16 monitor mixers as we have an X32 desk).
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    I'm also pleased with it. One key feature is that you can add the rota to your calendar and then see the updated rota without having to manually add entries. This is useful, particularly if the rota changes!
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    Thank goodness for that. I was seriously wondering how long I could withstand temptation, particularly at the new lower price!
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    Good luck with the sale - that looks tremendous!
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    *** Must resist! *** Good luck with sale -looks like an amazing piece of kit, and a lovely blend of old school with modern conveniences.
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    Bassman666

    pn_day replied to karlfer's topic in Feedback

    I have just purchased a rather nice GK combo amp (MB110) from Charlie. Amp was well packed, arrived swiftly, and was exactly as described. Top chap! Phil
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    Looks nice, and a great price. Must resist temptation! Good luck with the sale, Phil
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    It may be easier to just change the strings on the bass that you already have. Change to flat wounds on the Yamaha, and then use the P pickup with tone rolled back slightly as others have said. Having said that, the JMJ Mustang is a lovely bass. I have 2 Yamahas and a Mustang - so in true basschat style, the right answer is the one that justifies another purchase Phil
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    I have a Hohner Jack with the jazz style pickups. I found that the pickups themselves were fine - but ripped out the Hohner pre-amp and replaced with a passive VBT with push/pull for series mode and it is much better. So if you do get the Hohner Pro JJ, try the original pickups before swapping them out - they might work for you. Phil
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    I believe some Japanese Fenders are medium-scale, but they seem to only crop up occasionally. There was one on basschat classifieds a couple of weeks ago - link below. Alternatively, if you are happy to go down to 30" short scale, the JMJ Mustang gets my vote. It sounds great, is easy to play, and is mass produced so easy to get. I held off for years, and finally got one a few months ago and see what all the fuss was about. Great bass, particularly when strung with the La Bella Mustang strings. I would recommend shielding it after purchase. Good luck, Phil
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    Have you tried changing strings? Swapping from rounds to flats or tapes can give a different feel & sound without messing around with the original (or in my case, making it worse)! Also on most PJ basses I've had (except for a Japanese Yamaha BB2000 which was perfectly balanced between the pickups) the jazz pickup has to be set much closer to the strings in order to get any sort of parity of output with the P - which will naturally change the tone. I've usually then had to set the P pickup lower than 'ideal' to avoid string contact on the jazz PU - but that might be because I'm hamfisted and tend to dig in with my right hand when I get excited (i.e. when playing in a band rather than noodling at home). Apologies if these suggestions are painfully obvious - and you've already done them. I'm firmly in the camp of flats & tapes are great. Give me a couple of years and I'll be loudly extolling the virtues of rounds and half rounds Phil
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    Nice. I have a 1979 BB2000 and it's a keeper! Enjoy the bass
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    I finally took the plunge and purchased a (black) JMJ Mustang. Out of the box it was good, but not great. It felt good, but the E string never gave a consistent pitch - looking on an accurate tuner it was quite variable (a bit like a flabby 'B' string). In addition it was all rather noisy in my EMC test lab (also known as my study right next to the solar panel inverters). After shielding, and changing the strings from the factory long scale fenders to the La Bella 760F-MUS flats, it is even better. E string now gives consistent pitch, string to string balance is better, and there is no noise. I can see what all the fuss has been for the last few years - the JMJ Mustang is indeed a nice piece of kit. It might even be nicer to play than my 1970 Guild Starfire (although with slightly less character)! Cheers, Phil
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    Bargain. If this was a fretless I'd be in trouble!
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    If it was me I'd be tempted to rip it out and go passive (you could repurpose the boost switch as an S1 switch for combining the pickups in series. While you are in there check all the shielding and if necessary break out the copper tape to redo it. Phil
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    If you've got some spare cash also check out the Ian Martin Allinson (IMA) patches - his synth ones were fun to play with, but I've never used them live.
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    Nice!
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    Makes a Wal look like the budget option...!
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    If you haven't bought the Cort yet, or if somebody else has, I would recommend looking for a Hohner B2 or Jack that has single coils, rather than the 'Select by EMG' humbuckers which lack clarity and top end. I have a later Jack that has the single coils and the pickups are much better than the humbuckers. Personally, I think I prefer the Hohner Jack (the one with the body) over the Hohner B2A for ergonomics. However, the classic cricket bat is a marvellous travel bass.
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    Thanks to both of you. I've ordered some radius gauges to at least measure the radius of the neck, then I'll decide after getting an idea of the radius. And thanks @Beedster for sharing the hard-won lesson! Phil
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