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Ha Ha, i know - Ive already made a list for a new rig!! doh!

Hi, Thanks for the replies. The current pickups are from a Shine bass. I do quite like some of the Shine stuff, but these were from a cheapish Jazz copy. They tonally quite good, but have low output and are quite quiet in comparison to the real Fenders (when I had the precision as my main bass and the shine as a back up the difference in volume was massive). The control plate and pots i got were quite cheap too, but I wired everything together when I wasnt that great with a soldering iron, and had always planned to replace. So if im replacing the panel anyway Id like to see whats available - but keep everything passive. In truth, now the bass is my main bass, id like confidence that it is all wired together well, although its been no trouble it wasnt soldered together that well! Oh, and the jack socket isnt great. Yes, the playing aspect was quite weird - cant remember exactly what it was, but I remember really struggling to play with the neck pickup where it was, (I think the neck pickup was lower ? It just seemed to be in the way) so as i couldnt move it positionally, i simply sunk it so it was almost flush with the body, and my fingers didnt keep clashing with it.

Hi all, My first post here! I used to have a USA precision for 12 years when with my last band. I sold it a few years ago, when the band split up (something i said id never do!) It was always my intention that when I got with a new band Id use a bass I put together myself. Im with the new band now and although i love the way the bass looks and plays - but id like to upgrade the pickups and control plate/pots etc. Its a Fender Jazz style bass, but ive 'sunk' the neck pickup into the body as i couldnt get used to it after years of playing the Precision. Where is the best place to get either genuine Fender Jazz pickups - or are there better aftermarket ones available? they would have to be the same shape and dimensions though to fit the scratchplate. Also any kind of control plate would be great - ive seen a few that offer loads of different tones etc - one of those would be great - but which ones are best? Ive been out of the gear discussions etc for a good few years - so any help greatly appreciated - im going to do some digging on this subject as well - looks like this is a great forum.

Hi all, Just a quick introduction - my name is Andy and ive been a bass player for 20 years - and been playing live for over 10. Been through a lot of gear in the past - Ashdown Amps, Trace Elliot, Fender etc - can never seem to settle! Im now using a Line 6 Lowdown and a bass I made myself that im looking to upgrade the electronics. Currently playing in a function band for Weddings etc after 10 years of pubs etc.