Chiliwailer

I’ll be back for the Modulus once I’ve nabbed the Wal

I haven’t been looking to buy a bass in a while, (unless Warren wants to sell me his Wal mk3 ), but I do like to keep an eye on the market place for fun and interest - basically because the prices here can go from bargain to reasonable to dealer price, so some are to gawp at and others to just scratch your head at. Doesn’t bother me though tbh, but I did like the rant

Cut the wire from the solder joints on your current pots etc, then strip them back and screw into the sockets in the new preamp - similar, but not quite, like changing a plug. You’ll need a very small flat head screwdriver.

I think the deluxe J retro has the added tone knob? Looks like you may be in for a change!!! I wouldn’t argue with you about the extra mid control beign useful, but I’m into the simple vibe so I’m sorted

+1, can’t see why I’d ever take this out

I went with a “set and forget’ approach as I too don’t want to be messing around more than playing. I spent about 5 mins adjusting the trims, but actually found the setting I liked within 2 mins. I know the bass well so it wasn’t hard for me to find it (whilst having the treble and bass slightly boosted). The mid point on the internal trims is at 12 o clock according to the manual, both dials came set at 10 o clock, I’m not sure if that’s deliberate. John was a great guy to email, I had some questions, so I’m sure he’ll answer the factory preset question for you. Now I just use minor tweaks to the bass and treble control, they are very reactive, And the passive tone knob works during active mode too - so you can still get some old school ‘muffled’ bass, if you know what I mean?!

Just a quick note to spread the love and say ‘Wow’, what a lovely addition to my Jazz Bass. http://www.east-uk.com/index.php/bass/j-tone101.html It sounds gorgeous, and the internal bass & treble voicing control is a great touch. The reason I chose this over the also excellent J-Retro is that I can still get the original passive mode too with a passive tone control. There’s some other cool features too such as direct drop in, no routing or soldering. I bought direct from John East, very fast shipping and a hand written compliment note - so a fine gent as well

Really enjoyed listening the entries

Massive refin GAS now... do I do the Jazz or the Ray?! I'm not looking forward to the quote, but you get what you pay for and that looks beautifully worth every penny

Lovely

[quote name='bassrockbob' timestamp='1502383369' post='3351140'] The Pass Certificate is date-stamped, definitely 2015. However the Assembly / Tune / Test card is hand-written, with no date on it. Strictly speaking there's nothing to associate the Pass Cert with the guitar, it was just in the case with the tools and documentation. [/quote] Quite often guitar shops give out the wrong cases, if it's the right case for the series of bass....if you know what I mean?!

Mint for me. I like it on the new Fenders. Though dark tort would be good, I like the Spitfire dark ones.

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1501826623' post='3347555'] Who said you could post a pic of me in my teens!!! [/quote] They do say everyone has a twin out there...didn't realise it crossed species though Do you also now have a shine where there was once plenty?

I don't look like this, but my hair once did :-0

[quote name='william' timestamp='1501659998' post='3346216'] My question is, what are the differences between the 2?? Is there any difference sound wise, how does the low, mids and highs compare.. [/quote] You'll find some sound clips of 60's and 70's basses here http://www.andybaxterbass.com/guitars.php?pc=1&cat=1

My experience is that the Lollar, SD and Bare Knuckles that I tried were all good but very similar. The one that stood out for me, and really transformed the bass was a Fralin. Of course, it does depend on taste and the bass it's going in.

[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1501234147' post='3343439'] The most difficult thing is definitely getting started. I find once you've got just any old thing down, the fleshing out process takes on a life of its own, that's why the picture is so useful, it gives that certain nudge. [/quote] Definitely agree with that. This past month I only had one opportunity to switch on my laptop to record, and I bombed when I did. Even if I had more time, I seriously doubt I could have conjured anything up for this picture as the versatility in me just isn't there. So that said, I really enjoyed listening to what everyone else had done this month, some great ideas and musicality

[quote name='GuyR' timestamp='1500672636' post='3339599'] Lovely. The precision is immaculate. Is it 65/66? [/quote] Cheers, it's a 66.

49 years between them, but a good match as they are great in very different ways. (Usual P & J differences aside )

Awesome track, nice one Lowdown

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1498581456' post='3325686'] Yes, I know; if my contributions could be of a higher quality I'd keep a few more votes; don't rub it in, chaps. I'm painfully aware, but the standard of the other entries mounts from month to month, and I just can't keep up (but I'm trying; very trying... ). [/quote] There has been some great quality for sure, but what I love about this is that some people take it very seriously and others just have fun. I've only done the past 3 months and each have had different levels of quality / care and attention, it's just the taking part that's fun for me. I'll never be able to take making music on my own seriously (talent and desire that is). Anyway, I always look forward to your entries as they have a genuine honesty about them

[quote name='WILD FROG SHOT' timestamp='1497982151' post='3321800'] Thank you very much! Have been listening to a fair amount of Floyd recently. [/quote] I was hearing some Mogwai there, nice one

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1497883177' post='3321087'] And if it will ever be played? [/quote] Very suprisingly, there's two guys in London that I know of who currently do still use them live. People just assume they are replicas. But yeah, too many ended up in hedge fund syndicates. BTW, in early 2000's I recall a music shop owner offering a local muso £60k for his 59 LP that had a repaired broken headstock. The muso was living in a run down council flat and often struggled to pay bills, yet he acknowledged that even though he could almost buy a property of his own he'd rather have the guitar. I've only played one 59LP, it was lush, but not THAT lush

A 59 LP is considered the holy grail of LP's due to the neck profile that year. If they have a detailed and pronounced flame top then the price goes even sillier. The LP was discontinued in 1960 until around 1968 I think, so the only years for a 'modern' spec LP is 1957-1960 as they had P90's before then (amongst other things). Therefore less of them around means very rich people pay high. They were about that price in 2007 before the Downturn, they then went as 'low' (haha) as £125k. Wonder if they will actually sell at those prices you've seen today?