Chiliwailer

I sold Ralph an amp today after some friendly communication. Clearly a really nice guy and it was a pleasure to meet him. Cheers

Easier when you know what you're looking for I haven't played one in years, I remember being quite a snob when I did play it though so I wouldn't trust my then opinion. Strangely, this one doesn't have mutes on the bridge though like the other EX's.

Because it's a Japanese EX series, you can tell by the logo, where the n meets the g Further info here.. http://www.musicmanbass.org/mycustompage0008.htm

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1439736508' post='2845318'] You have better eyesight than me, I can't see any thumbrest screws! But you're right, if the thumbrest is on the bass side it's 73 and after, which I believe is the year when the thumbrest (or tugbar as was), moved from the treble side. [/quote]w iPad zoom in, saves my tired eyes many a time

[quote name='KK Jale' timestamp='1439729434' post='2845247'] I can't comment on the green/black thing, but is a black scratchplate likely to be original on ANY '69 Precision? On a natural finish, maybe? Not casting aspersions, just interested to find out. [/quote] [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1439731169' post='2845269'] Dunno, any 60s Precision gurus on here? The website description does mention a new tone pot and pickup. [/quote] [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1439734325' post='2845292'] I don't know when black pickguards first became available but I belive 1960s custom colours commonly had white pickguards. [/quote] Black guards were phased in by 1975. It's hard to see in the picture, but the thumbrest screws may be above the E string, either way in 69 they should be below the G string. That ain't the original guard. I'd be very surprised if that finish was original, 69's I've seen have white undercoats and that colour doesn't look like a Fender colour anyway, even a lacquer aged one. The weight seems correct for that era though, that's good. I'm no expert, just going by what I've seen.

http://www.talkbass.com/threads/jazz-shielding-pictorial-big-images-warning.159191/

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1438098628' post='2831638'] Mike Lull basses are very popular here, They do a lovely P... I've not had the pleasure of playing one but I understand they are very well put together and nice and light. [/quote] +1 (Edit, apart from the not played them bit...I've got two ) Bass Direct have a PJ4 second hand for £1450.

Great news, hope it stays that way for you

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1437723484' post='2828438'] The bridge pickup has been replaced already. It's true that techs seem to have this obsession with replicating the problem and troubleshooting it rather than simply pulling out the pots and just starting over! I'm even thinking that the finish could be contributing somehow...it's a satin/finishing paper in feel. Too much static being generated? We'll see how things go on Sunday... Played it thus morning and it was fine btw. [/quote] Oh gosh, you said 'static', hope it isn't that minefield mate. I totally agree with pulling it all out and starting over too in situations like this. Really hoping this works out for you pal.

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1437714820' post='2828397'] I've been running so many scenarios round in my head you dont know. Maybe it's our power supply, maybe the wireless router, the rug in the room where my amp is, my phone, the time it happens etc. The problem is intermittent and none of my other guitars are affected. Irrespective, I'm monitoring things for the next day or two then will report back. It's flummoxing and very irritating. [/quote] Has anyone checked the wires under the pickup, maybe there is a dodgy attachment? I've had this issue before. It's annoying because some great techs were looking for dodgy connections everywhere, but just as I was about to give up I discovered it was the wires attached to the pickup itself, your wires may have got displaced when being installed or it may be a weak connection? If it's that, or something similar, it's usually intermitent because certain vibrations from you playing it, or slightly knocking it, will cause a brief break in a connection. You may already know all this, but if not focus on how you play next time you look out for it perhaps? Good luck mate, I know exactly what a wind up this can be!