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Wow guys! Fantastic! bring on the JD love!

I just took some pics of my new toys - but they didn't look great - I'll have a go later! Dubs, lovin' the Tec as usual!

Awwww! Guys! Thank you for the kind words. I'm really pleased with the look. Black and gold just looks so good! - I'm going to treat you to a little video when I can get a camera sorted properly. oh and yes, the Jack socket! I'll go find a gold one he he - well spotted!

[quote name='Jono' post='831749' date='May 8 2010, 08:50 PM']Nice one! Seeing John playing that bass on 'Another One Bites the Dust' at Wembley '86 is probably the reason I play bass... What a tone! Jono[/quote] Snap! It was the first *proper* Bass Line I ever learnt!

Hey all! Here's a project I have been meaning to finish for ages and have finally gotten round to it! A couple of years ago (I think) I imported a brand new non-export 70's P bass from Ishibashi as I always fancied a PBass like good ole John deacon from Queen. John's two main P basses were a TV script 68 P in sunburst and a 67 P bass with the silver logo and i think came with a natural finish (as I haven't seen it in any other state!). Around the eighties he stripped the sunburst finish off and used the TV script P for "Live at the Bowl" and I think "Live Aid" too. Sometime prior to the subsequent 'Magic' tours the TV script P bass was professionally refinished in black with new gold hardware - and this is the version I wanted to copy most. My bass arrived with what I would call the 'Phil Lynott' look. Black, with a mirrored guard and chrome hardware. It also features US Vintage pickups along with elephant ear keys with longer stalks than a standard P. I actually prefer that, as I like the keys to stand higher away from the headstock. I always though the musicman keys always looked a bit on the short side! But that's another story!! Unfortunately, that did lead to a bit of a problem locating a set of gold keys that were an exact replacement. Originally I used Schaller BMFL keys - but I didn't like them as they were shorter than the CIJ stock. After a long internet search with the ruler out - I found these fantastic Wilkinson keys that - well - lets say, they look pretty much the same as my bass AND my Fender Jazz Bass Special! - So who knows - Could Wilkinson have made OEMs for these basses?? no idea - anyway, I digress! The eagle eyed JD geek will notice that my bridge is not the same as his. If you really *must* know - his is a Schaller 3D - mine is a Gotoh clone - and a really rather good one, I am so impressed. I only planned to do all the hardware you can see, but Nigel 'BumNote' very kindly sent me a gold neck plate as well, which looks great and really finshes the look off. Ok, pictures then? The aim: Stock CIJ with mirrored guard:- I managed to get a perfect fitting black guard in a swap with a fellow BCer:- Before and after on the tuning key swap. You can see the the CIJ keys have a longer stalk generally and the gold key I added to compare matches exactly:- [attachment=49230:1.jpg] [attachment=49231:2.jpg] [attachment=49232:3.jpg] Well lookie here! That's a substantial bridge! There's a difference in tone and it was immediately noticeable acoustically. [attachment=49233:4.jpg] And finally - all together a big thank you to everyone who helped and offered advice. [attachment=49234:5.JPG] [attachment=49235:6.JPG] [attachment=49236:7.JPG] [attachment=49237:8.JPG] Job to do: The gold ferulles for the tuning keys were far larger than the holes in the headstock - and it's not a job I fancied undertaking myself to make them fit - so I'll have that sorted out later. I bet if I didn't mention no one would have noticed in the pic?! ) See ya!

[quote name='throwoff' post='823196' date='Apr 29 2010, 05:13 PM'] + [/quote] Someone with a similar sense of humour! When I read the question, I instantly thought of looking for a Nail Gun picture! Ok, my suggestion - I've never used velcro. Instead I am the king of cable ties! - my DIY pedal board in the Build Diaries section is a good example! Rock solid and nothing can fall off, EVER! lol - Hell - I even get a colour match for the pedals used! ha ha ha!

[quote name='chriswilliams666' post='828217' date='May 5 2010, 10:09 AM']I have an original 80s Jazz Special and the new Duff one and the new one has a totally different shape neck to it. Much closer to a P-Bass. I will measure mine when i get back too, i also have the Aerodyne so can compare that as well.[/quote] I also have an original CIJ 80's Jazz Bass Special. The necks were modelled on a 62 Jazz Bass, I remember reading. Infact, mine is the Power Jazz Bass Special, the same as Prime_Bass. Hell, I would go as far as saying we need a separate 'porn' thread for these highly underrated basses!

I have posted my findings in the mods forum, so hopefully is being looked in to soon!

It's a long read [url="http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/vendors-bazaar/128163-lateral-mosfet-amplifers-250w-2000w-rms-power-amplifier-modules.html"]http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/vendors-baz...er-modules.html[/url] [url="http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/vendors-bazaar/128916-free-amplifier-modules.html"]http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/vendors-baz...er-modules.html[/url] discaliamer: These are just a couple of threads I have read without anymore than 5 mins internet searching - and they are a bit out of date now - so I hope that things have changed for them and they have sorted out their QC and comms issues. - my Cat could solder better than the examples shown of kit that the folk on the forum received.

[quote name='crez5150' post='830393' date='May 7 2010, 09:49 AM']Sorry I've had real negative experiences with Class-D products in the past.... I would not recommend them If you want a very well built 1 u amp for not a lot of money then try this - [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/D-A-S-Audio-PS-400-Powered-Stereo-Amplifier-Amp-VGC-/200372927322#ht_1029wt_941"]DAS Audio PS-400[/url] I used these in the past and they are extremely reliable....[/quote] I've just been reading very long threads on the DIYAudio forum about Class-D and their produce.. .

I hope that isn't meant to be the '1600' watt version in the video. I will eat my shorts if that is meant to be 1600W RMS. Not with only 4 'ALFET's. I'm off to investigate...

[quote name='bubinga5' post='830158' date='May 6 2010, 10:57 PM']any thoughts on what im missing[/quote] Bass borne insanity obviously! I suffer very badly! G.A.S is evil! lol

Ah! I am reminded of an occasion when I parked my car outside a rehearsal studio. I am a bass geek & fanatic,I admit - and I have had some 'bass clef' badges made in the style of the normal car manufacturer badge as a replacement on my motor. A group of 'musicians' were lurking around the back of my car, when one was heard uttering, "Why has that guy got a hearing aid symbol on the back of his car?" I can't find an emoticon with a big enough roll of the eyes to post!

[quote name='jwbassman' post='826194' date='May 3 2010, 08:58 AM']It's not a Shuker but my custom OW EVO 5 is a trans red with a maple board and black hardware so these may give you a good idea of how they look together... For me it's a winning combination... [attachment=48817:JW_EVO_01.jpg] [attachment=48818:JW_EVO_02.jpg] [attachment=48819:JW_EVO_03.jpg] [attachment=48820:JW_EVO_04.jpg] Getting a bass built to your specs is brilliant - hope it turns out to be awesome [/quote] Yummy! It looks like a lollipop! very lickable lol!! (I mean, looks tastey!)

Hmmm - being a tube, I suspect it has some sort of starter right? Like a normal 'tube' light. I'm not sure if it has a specific type - but I reckon a new bulb and starter - and also to give the contacts a good clean too!

Hey dvisions! Somewhere lurking on BassChat is a really good thread answering exactly this question. I haven't looked for it yet - but of you have a go with the search facility you'll be sure to find it. In my experience, you are going to notice a good difference as soon as you lose those bog standard 'stock' valves. My personal choice so far has been a Telefunken clone from Watford Valves, known as the Harma Diamond STR ECC83 and then a Jan Phillips ECC82 in the 'other' position (four ECC83/12ax7, 1 ECC82/12AU7*). However, I like GT, Ruby, JJ and those wonderful Mullards too. (Incidently, the Harma's ARE actually quality picked JJ's - but thats another story). Go for selected quality preamp valves known for low microphonics - however you'll no doubt have lots of fun choosing - as they can all sound different. It'll be down to personal taste and deep pockets to find a brand and model you like. - To make things even more confusing - some valves sound good in one brand of amplifier, but can sound naff in another! The stock valves you are likely to have in the pre are Sovtek. You can actually get some Sovtek upgrades, which will be better - but I'm not sure what the model number of those are. Sorry. *12AX7 /AU7 is just the US naming convention for the UK's ECC83/82 and the AX7 is interchangeable with the 83, AU7 with the 82 and require no special setting up. It's like changing a light bulb for preamp valves!

MediaFire.com I think can link files too

Stringbusters.co.uk carry Rotosound - If they don't have them listed I know they can get them in. Try them or maybe stringsdirect if GAK doesn't work out for any reason. (I haven't looked at the prices myself.)

[quote name='deksawyer' post='827721' date='May 4 2010, 06:23 PM']The best of the current pedal compressors that I've tried is the TC Electronics Nova Dynamics. Extremely versatile and sounds very good and totally silent. It's actually a dual compressor or as I use it, comp/noise gate. [url="http://www.tcelectronic.com/novadynamics.asp"]http://www.tcelectronic.com/novadynamics.asp[/url] If all the knobs frighten you, then a very close second place is the EBS Multicomp. [url="http://www.bass.se/"]http://www.bass.se/[/url][/quote] +1 on both of these, in that order too! I have both and are my two favourite compressors and I have owned a few!