TheBishop

Hiya. I've just retrieved my bass guitar from the attic and realised its something a little special. It's jv07xxx '62 vintage. Look up my other posts to see. Feeling lucky and now understand why I love it so much!

The pots are actually working perfect. Just the jack. Probably dirty. Will know when I remove things.

Thanks folks. I'm not sure what will happen when the sticky tape comes off! We'll see when i give it a go!
If I replace the pick plate I'll be looking for an exact replacement. I think I'm right that this is the same as the '62 p-bass. Thanks for the offers!

I definitely think there is a lot of setting up to do but I'm most nervous about trus rod adjustments. It's adjusted from the base not the neck so is a bit awkward. I'll need to get some measuring tools I guess.

I'll post pics of the work when I start fixing things.

Good to see that bass players are still all totally mad...

Hi folks,

I'm posting this here after doing an introduction [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/229880-just-joined-sayin-hi-advice-needed-for-cleanup-of-fender-jv-bass/"]here[/url]

Basically I've dug out my old bass from the attic after some 15-17 years. It's a Fender JV P-Bass. S/N JV07xxxx.

It's actually in pretty good shape and even after that time it was still in tune! ok. The strings were pretty buggered but that can easily be fixed. However there are a few things I'd like to get done so looking for advice.

You can view the bass pics [url="https://www.dropbox.com/sh/w1lac1jzl99hmxx/7DGiT2TcBO/"]here[/url] (I tried linking directly to dropbox but I can't get it to work).. will try attaching too...

The main issues are:

1. Pick plate is warped (Its been suggested that I warm it up while sandwiched between two heavy things....).

2. Chrome-work is not great, the bridge is particularly yuk. Soaking in coke has been suggested.

3.The chrome on the knobs is coming off and I don't think they can be repaired so new ones needed.

4. One of the tuning heads is damaged and held together with sticky tape.

5. Jack socket is mucho crackly... I'm hoping it can be cleaned. Need suggestions for cleaning it.

6. Action needs tweaking, but buzzy on some strings. Advice on where to look for getting a good setup appreciated.



If the pick plate can't be de warped can I just replace it? Is it possible to get a replacement. As far as I can tell it's exactly the same spec as the '62 original.

If the chrome is worn/damaged then should I attempt to replace the bridge or keep original?

The tuning heads look to be quite specific. They are similar to the '62 but are different. Should I replace them or make do?

Should I get new electrics/pickups or keep as much of the original as possible?

Advice appreciated.

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just tried sharing the dropbox images. didn't work... ah well.

Thank you My Child. May His blessings be apon you....

I didn't know about the ole dropbox post thing... I think I'll start a new topic in the repairs section. I've a few things I want to do to fix up the bass so this sections isn't the best.

Kindest Regards
The Bish..

Thanks. I'm looking forward to fixing it up. Anyone recommend the best strings to get for it? It's been 17 years since I bought guitar strings!

Thanks for that. I'll play safe. Will keep those shots for my own records. Images can be seen on https://www.dropbox.com/sh/w1lac1jzl99hmxx/7DGiT2TcBO not sure if links work on the forum... let's see

Quick question before I post photos. Should I post picture or txt containing the full serial number? I've seen a few posts where it says they shouldn't be. Can't see why not?

Didn't think I could de warp the plate. Will definitely try it. Coke for the chrome? I'll try that too... Sure it's safe?
Will post some pics later. Tanx.

Just retrieved my old bass from the attic. It's been there for about 17 years! Still in tune! The pick guard is a little warped and the chrome isn't great in places. Wondering what I can do to fix it up.

It's a Fender (1st issue squire) JV07xxx. Sunburst rosewood neck. Bloody lovely sound so hopefully I can get it lookin good too.