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[quote name='Metalmoore' post='514819' date='Jun 15 2009, 10:12 PM']i have finally cut down my choice of PUP's to either the SD's or the wizards. Anyone used both and can compare? Any help would be great thanks.[/quote]I had 1st Fender Noiseless then SD QP then Wizard 84's on my Warmoth jazz .. Wizards sound the best to my ears .. more character (perhaps a bit brighter than other 2) .. however I put some Nordstrand Big Singles in other jazz .. they're my favourites ones ! Si

[quote name='ateyercheese' post='509908' date='Jun 10 2009, 09:23 AM']On the back of Mikey's dairy and course threads, I figured I ought put one up ready for photos and the like. I'm attending Jon Shukers workshop in July also. My plans are 5 string Jazz in satin red stain with black Gotoh hardware all over and thinking about an East J-retro Preamp. The trouble is I can't decide whether to have a black scrtach plate and the black control board or go au-naturale and have neither? I love the straight line of descending size pots look, and the East has a three-band mid-sweepable EQ on stacked pots in chrome or black. Other than that, 34 inch scale, 22/24 frets, 3 up, 2 down tuners and Seymour Duncan Vintage PUPs. Any recommendations? Cheers Chris[/quote]I recently sold my moded GL jazz to Will (2x18) & that has black control & really nice texalium scratchplate .. he might have some better pics than me by now .. also I'd consider the Nordstrand Big Singles (got them in EMG 35 size) .... good luck with the build ! Si

Funny you should mention the Schroeder coz I have the cab but not the head ! ... Almost did a deal with Jesse for his Ampeg head but he changed his mind ... pity coz I bet they would have sounded ace together ! (+ I'd have probably saved 2k & not bought the Markbass rig but wouldn't go back now !) 410 or 212 but @ 4Ohms might do the trick ?! Si

Having the proper tools does help .. just make sure you rout the holes out enough .. actually only split it not totally broken off but stays in tune just fine now .. well ask Will in a year or two !! Si

Nordstrand Big Singles (Stan Hinesley 5-way sel. switch) !! Si

[quote name='raze' post='488303' date='May 14 2009, 10:27 PM']interesting Do they look like these ones [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130294689262&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...E:X:RTQ:GB:1123[/url][/quote]That's right ! .. think they are No12's .. pretty decent tuners. Si

[quote name='alexclaber' post='480639' date='May 6 2009, 08:31 AM']You really do need to try a GOOD passive bass! Alex[/quote]Well put Alex !! Not a fan of 'active' myself (EMG's seem to 'honk' a bit to me) .. Bongo I 'had' had an awesome preamp but still prefer passive (singles) .. my 2c Simon

Cheers Will ... really nice meeting you (& ofcourse doing business) !! see you again mate .. Simon

Had a Boss BF3 (flanger/chorus) but switched to an EBS Unichorus .. thought it sounded much better ! Si

[quote name='SisterAbdullahX' post='469646' date='Apr 22 2009, 02:50 PM']Hmmm!! I'm just down the road in Barnsley. Where will I find him?[/quote]Give him a call 01484 542139

Just had 1st rehearsal with Markbass CL106 & Classic head .. gain @ 80%, eq=flat, master vol '1' !! loud as hell .. same head thru Schoeder 410L but master vol on 3-4 .. even tho Schoe = 4Ohm & MB=6Ohm I guess the 2 extra speakers make a difference (or perhaps where you're standing if the Schroe projects like they say) .. still both very portable ! 26kg & 34kg resp. I believe. Can't really compare to other brands but think I've found the perfect rig for me .. time will tell. Simon

Hi all, Can anyone help with the following .. I need a replacement part for my Steinberger XS Synapse but even the dealer I bought it off can't source it ! It's a cast cylinder that slots into the underside of headstock & allows for normal strings to be fitted (threaded thru then clamped down with hex grub) it's the E (4th) string one I'm after ... ? guess I over tightened it but it didn't take much ! cheers Simon