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[quote name='Lw.' timestamp='1451908241' post='2944398'] How often do you look at the front of the guitar when playing? I'm not sure if I'd even notice. [/quote] Often. I'm not a musician or even a bass player Don't like blocks for aesthetic reasons. I put [url="http://www.inlaystickers.com"]inlay stickers[/url] on one of my basses and it confused me for a few minutes. Looks cool though! [quote] My worry about blocks is that people bang on all the time about the tone of fingerboard wood so it seems strange to replace large parts of it with what is often just plastic (though I do like the ones that replace it with a different wood). I'm sure I wouldn't be able to hear the difference but if you follow some people's arguments then there may be one... [/quote] I think it is the bulk of the wood that makes the alleged difference and not the surface finish. A laminated neck supposedly is stiffer. If you can hear a difference, there is one; If you cannot hear a difference, there is none. Both are entirely correct.

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[quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1451859933' post='2944177'] You might like TIs from what you say, if you can get along with the low tension. [/quote] Bax seem to be still selling TIs for £31 [url="https://www.bax-shop.co.uk/electric-bass-strings/thomastik-infeld-jf344-jazz-flat-wound-long-scale"]https://www.bax-shop...ound-long-scale[/url]

[quote name='Matte_black' timestamp='1451854852' post='2944123'] I guess the SPB3 is made to be used in a "set" while the split coil of the guy wasn't... otherwise I guess he would have bought it. Or maybe the J of the set wasn't powerful enough? Not sure, it's been a few years ago. [/quote] Yes I assume they are intended as a set. Not much to be done to increase the J output. More wire would kill treble and be counterproductive for that position. Stronger magnets would mess with the vibration of the string, As would very small pickup-string distance. It's the lower string output at the bridge that will always be a problem. But I note the BB1024 may have stronger bridge magnets?

[quote name='Matte_black' timestamp='1451852296' post='2944083'] Besides the P is composed by two coils in series... a lot of wire around the magnets and the impedance is doubled for the series wiring. [/quote] Not necessarily. Seymour Duncan SPB-3 and SJB-3 have similar DC resistance of about 12K-13K and similar inductance of 8H. Each half of the P has less windings that the J., so the two P half in series is similar to a J. I think this is fairly typical for split pickups [quote] Another issue: the P picks up a portion of the string that moves a lot, while the J picks up a portion of the string much closer to the bridge, weaker and much smaller in movement. [/quote] See post #6. its not actually the displacement, but the velocity that determines the output. But since a greater displacement has a greater velocity, bigger movement equates to bigger signal. (minor point, but I'm a geeky anorak) Another factor difficult to measure is the frequency response of the pickup, which is not flat, but will have a peak frequency somewhere and drop off rapidly either side. I've had two instances where the G string is absurdly loud, one a Squier Telebass neck humbucker and a Harley Benton P. I suspect the frequency response was giving a high output, in both cases I had to lower the treble side considerably.

[quote name='fleabag' timestamp='1449638289' post='2925408'] No matter what i've tried, i've never managed to balance a P in the neck volume with a J in the bridge, even with adjustable poles I guess it depends on the pup builder [/quote] The signal produced by a pickup is proportional to the velocity of the string vibration. Since the string over the P has a greater displacement than over the J, it will have higher velocity and may give a higher output. There are some things pickup makers can do to adjust this but I suspect the velocity difference is quite large. My 10 cents of guesswork!

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[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1451508021' post='2941145'] For me with the Precision I still don`t understand why the pickup is nearer the bridge under the thinner strings - it would make so much more sense to me to have this the other way round, as per the Mark Hoppus Sig model, getting a bassier response from them. [/quote] Does no one market 'reversed' pickguards? Easy enough to route out the body - if you make a mess its hidden.

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[quote name='DavidMcKay' timestamp='1451588385' post='2941744'] Anyone have a life hack for an impromptu capo?!?!? [/quote] Cable tie, but it may damage the neck? (pad it with something)

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1451588011' post='2941737'] ...by buying or borrowing one or trying at a shop instead of farting about with a long scale. [/quote] But I'd have to catch a bus.

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[quote name='BILL POSTERS' timestamp='1451216787' post='2938820'] and afaik RS at least will only deal with bona fide trade customers, [/quote] This was once the case for RS and Farnell. I think the OP got the part from RS. Farnell will now sell to joe public, I have a Farnell account, only need a credit card to set up. Got some pots, chips, Neutrik jacks and caps from them. Just be carefull you check you are ordering UK stock and not US stock, which carries a big shipping charge.

[quote name='grayn' timestamp='1451397418' post='2940112'] That Rascal looks really cool.[/quote] Yes, It's a gas. [quote] I can't help wondering, why they put such light strings on it.[/quote] My Jaguar short scale came strung with knicker elastic. Yes, easily fixed.

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Got a candy apple red a couple of years ago. Also did the aesthetic replacement of the bridge, knobs and screws with black parts to match the pickguard. The nut was sh1te, so I replaced it - having a low cost bass allows tweaking, either for necessity or fun. I usually have the J on full and P half way. Wish the neck was a little wider though, otherwise it's a great bass for the money. No problem with the tuners so far. All I need now are some TI flats, but they only do 32". The bridge has a thru option, but E would still be too long. (TI strings seem to be designed for 2+2 headstocks, rather than Fender type 4 in line). I believe there is a huge fan base for this bass over on TalkBass.

[quote name='BILL POSTERS' timestamp='1451126019' post='2938381'] Might be that the electrical wholesaler is selling a generic switch, but Marshall are selling a specific replacement part for equipment with design specs. [/quote] Marshall get them for £1.39 from RS or Farnell, most probably. It's a standard switch, looks like the one on my 20 year old Fender combo!

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[quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1451137390' post='2938485'] Sorry pfretrock, only just seen your post - width at the nut is 41.5mm and 55mm at f12. Fret-board radius is 9.5". [/quote] Thanks that's useful

[quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1450964727' post='2937436'] So far, the best bass I've found for offering the short-scale benefits without any of the perceived look/sound/feel disadvantages is my Fender Rascal. The icing on the cake is unusual styling and pup/switching configuration - I really like both. [/quote] Are you able to measure the neck width at the 1st and 12th fret please?

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[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1450524314' post='2933560'] Was les Dawson a bass player also? Sometimes I think we must be related . [/quote] Les Dawson was actually a talented pianist. I read something his wife wrote, he would go into his study and play classical pieces, then he'd play jazz piano and when he started fooling around with off key notes, she knew his session was about to end.

[quote name='Greg.Bassman' timestamp='1449834321' post='2927285'] To my mind, the only company that offers such, is Moog with the MF-101; my complaint with this though, is that it's not true bypass, not to mention expensive! (unless you can convince me otherwise). Suggestions please? Cheers.Greg. [/quote] dv247 seem to have some for £168, that' s rather less than usual isn't it?

[quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1450454520' post='2933021'] Me neither... [/quote] Bad luck both...Keep trying. My last success went up on Friday night and stayed there most of the weekend, it must have been a quiet period. I succumbed on saturday morning. Look out for weekend postings.