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PRICE DROP : Now just [b]£150[/b] for the lot- please read re-edited 1st post! ***EDIT: NOW SOLD*** -
Didn't see that coming (double bass content)!
Etienne replied to Beedster's topic in General Discussion
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This is a great-sounding pickup- I remember trying out a MD bass a few years back and being really impressed with the tone. Bargain price too! -
There's no 'Q' adjustment on the Shuttle 6's midrange- just cut/boost and freq. sweep (I used to run one). It might be worth looking at the EA (Euphonic Audio) Doubler if you can stretch your budget a bit further- similar power and weight to the Shuttle but designed (as the name suggests) specifically for bassists who gig on both electric and upright. Hope this helps! Et
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[quote name='wesfinn' post='881325' date='Jun 29 2010, 08:34 PM']I am trying to find out what it was too. There a guy in Israel called Gil yaron who makes the most amazingly accurate replica guitars you will find. he mods his pots to get the correct vintage value. He hasn't said what they the values are though. It's why i would like to get my hands on an original circuit to check them![/quote] I've seen some of his work- the guy certainly knows his stuff! I followed the build thread for that ultra-light translucent white Jazz Bass he made on the Telecaster forum a while back... he even made his own paper-in oil caps [i]and[/i] the pickups from scratch! Insane... but great!
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[quote name='wesfinn' post='881314' date='Jun 29 2010, 08:24 PM']The pots CTS make now are slightly different to what they were back then. they had slightly different values to the modern ones if I remember correctly.[/quote] Would be interesting to find out what the original spec was! I've got a pair of the CTS stack repros from Allparts installed in mine- they have a 250K pot for volume and a 500K pot for tone...
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I've got one of the reissues- mine's a late-Nineties model fitted with Nordstrand NJ4 pickups. I personally love the stacked setup, particularly as I have incorporated a series/parallel switch into the circuit, which can give you a shed-load of additional tones whilst still keeping the passive vibe. That said, I've also got a Sadowsky preamp pedal which I kick in when I want to beef up the tone further! I've actually got a standard 3-knob Jazz control plate knocking about, so next time I do some tinkering I'll A/B it against the stack layout... My bass came with the notched knobs (which I didn't get on with), but it's very easy to remove the aforementioned washers underneath each stack, and revert to conventionally-operating tone pots. Here she is... [attachment=53237:DSC00436.JPG][attachment=53238:DSC00438.JPG]
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[quote name='Rumple' post='880025' date='Jun 28 2010, 04:27 PM']Very nice indeed, I like the stacked knob look, what's the switch for?[/quote] It's a Series/Parallel switch- very useful!
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[quote name='Rumple' post='879740' date='Jun 28 2010, 12:02 PM']Have a bump on me. Great guy to deal with. R.[/quote] Thanks mate! And this is what the Jazz looks like now... [attachment=53160:DSC00436.JPG]
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[attachment=53084:DSC00442.JPG][attachment=53085:DSC00445.JPG][attachment=53086:DSC00446.JPG][attach ment=53089:DSC00443.JPG][attachment=53087:DSC00449.JPG] [attachment=53090:DSC00453.JPG] Hi everyone, Recently performed a body transplant on my late 90's Fender stack-knob Jazz, so this is now up for grabs! Main reason I swapped over was for comfort- although it's not exactly a back breaker, it was getting a little heavy on my shoulder at the end of of a 2hr+ gig! Right, here are the specs: -Body is stamped 'May 19 1999'. -2-piece alder construction. -Stripped by myself from the original Black nitro finish down to the sealer coat- I've gigged this loads since this was done, so the body is scruffy in places from where the sealer has come off, revealing the bare alder underneath. Personally I think it looks cool, but it wouldn't take much to prep this for a refin if that's what you wanted! -The body has been routed slightly to make the neck plate fit flush with the body. See pics! -The pickup and control cavities have been thoroughly and neatly copper-shielded (by myself)- this really makes a difference in dealing with RF noise, particularly if you also star-ground the electronics! -Weight: a smidge over 4.5lbs/2KG according to my fishing scales- not a featherweight, but by no means excessive either! -Comes with the original Tort scratchplate (copper-shielded on the back), a loaded 3-knob control plate complete with knobs, CTS 250K pots, tone cap & jack socket PLUS a pair of strap buttons with screws! ONE AND ONLY PRICE DROP: Now looking for just [size=4]£150 (including mainland UK shipping)[/size] for the lot, which I think is a steal! No offers please, and after some thought, I'd prefer not to split the parts up either. If these don't sell at this price, I'll be using them as the basis for a new fretless build! ***ON HOLD- SALE PENDING!*** Local buyers can also collect from Liverpool city centre- I will revise the price accordingly. Please PM me if interested, extra info/pics available on request... thanks for looking! Et [attachment=53495:DSC00467.JPG][attachment=53496:DSC00470.JPG]
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I'd like to give the Midget a try too- would be great to compare the Midget/Compact combo to my twin Compact setup! Liverpool city centre
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FS: Gallien Krueger 700RB -II and 210RBH x2
Etienne replied to ThomBassmonkey's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
+1 on what the others said- you definitely made the right choice IMO mate! The G-K heads are hard to beat for live work- they just sit so well in the mix onstage. I just got back from St Tropez a couple of days ago after playing a wedding out there- I had a 800RB head and an old SWR Goliath II 4x10 hired in by a local PA company. It sounded absolutely massive with my Jazz Bass- one of the best live sounds I've ever had! Et -
[quote name='Rumple' post='862277' date='Jun 9 2010, 04:21 PM']Sold Etienne my Jazz Bass body, he's a joy to deal with. Many Thanks R.[/quote] Thanks Dave! I completed the body swap on Friday evening, and am very happy with the end result- the bass absolutely sings now! Will sort some pics soon...
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Bought a Jazz Bass body from Dave- very straightforward easy deal! Again, excellent communication throughout, and the goods were very carefully packed too. Now comes the fun part- swapping all the bits across from my Jazz's current body! Thanks mate, Etienne
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Thanks mate! I'm definitely going to check out their earlier stuff now...
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G-K and Barefaced... excellent choice sir!
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That Cardiacs track just blew my head off... in a good way! "Where's the f**king dog?!"
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Thanks mate, I'm glad you like it!
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Paul just bought my VT Bass pedal this afternoon- top guy! Excellent clear communication via PM and text, and no-nonsense payment too... gets my seal of approval! I really hope you enjoy it mate! Etienne
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[quote name='XPAULUSX' post='853619' date='Jun 1 2010, 02:45 PM']pm'd[/quote] Replied!
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Nice one mate! I'd love to try an 800RB out some time- how does the tone compare with the modern G-K heads (700/1001RB-II)?
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The body looks great! Do you know how much it weighs?
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VOTE NOW!!! Barefaced Bassface 2009 shortlist
Etienne replied to alexclaber's topic in Repairs and Technical
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