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[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1379456787' post='2213035'] My July 1989 issue of [i]Guitarist[/i] magazine (yes, I have every one!) contains a review of the Blade B4 bass. It is a light ash 'J' lookalike, with front-mounted passive volume, tone and pan controls, plus a coil-tap switch. In the back is a circuit-board with trim pots for a notch filter for each pickup (to take out mains hum), and a 3-band active EQ. So - not this one then? [/quote] I vaguely recall this also

Thanks Steve Pleasure doing business. Glad you're happy

Pics ?

Pretty

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1377121190' post='2183772'] Yep, it's another one of those threads... Here's the story. I love my two Overwaters (the Tanglewood ones) and my passive P/J classic J is my main gigging bass. However I've just played a Fender Jaguar that the bassist from other band from tonight's gig was playing and it's so nice, and light and easy to play. My Overwaters are like tanks, they're a few inches bigger than Fender basses (despite both being 34" scale) and weight a frikking tonne. Around a third heavier than the Jaguar I played I reckon. So I want to try out some basses as a replacement. Budget is probably up to £600, new or used, I don't mind. Well, used will get me more bass Has to be passive, I don't like the active sound. I love the P/J pickup config on my current bass and I really do want the option of panning between them or sitting in the middle of the two pups. Could be a J/J, a P/J or something else. Has to be light - no heavier than a, well, standard P bass I guess, and must be "normal" size or smaller but not short scale so I'm looking at 34" scale still. Normal size means not the behemoth size of my Overwaters I used to be anti-Fender (booooorrrrriiiinnnnnggg) but I'm finding myself gravitating towards them now so they're actually top of my list. To give you an idea I'm thinking Fender Aerodyne, Fender Modern Player Jazz or something similar. I'm not adverse to trying any brand and my personality usually favour the non-mainstream brands (hence no Fenders so far in my list of currently owned basses). So, what would you recommend I try in my quest for a replacement main bass? [/quote] What about a mex jazz bass ? I'm selling a superb one

So jealous ! Wish we had those round our way

Thanks - I don't have the space for acoustic - a simple cheap EUB will do. I suppose I could always put some lines on with tape - just didnt want to buy a piece of junk I tried a stagg EUB once - never spotted the dot markers How do you guys find the correct spot on the neck for any given note ?

if I was wanting to learn - is it possible to get lined EUBs ? Also could someone recommend a decent EUB to learn on ? Thanks

Agreed - they should at least have a good look at it. Did you notice the issue when you were trying it in the shop? If not, it might suggest that it's something environmental at your house

Suggest you 1. Take the bass to a friends house and try it there with a fresh cable and amp. Turn off any lights 2. Try it there with your cable and then your amp See if the problem stays If you still get the issue you probably have a wiring fault or need shielding, but I never needed shielding on a p bass There is a whole sticky thread on this topic. Suggest you get copper foil with conductive glue as its a lot easier

I used to get this when too close to the amp -

My "bass doc" built 70s precision replica. It's just amazing

[quote name='Fat Rich' timestamp='1378916889' post='2206499'] P basses are simple machines, it's sometimes a few small tweaks than make a bass great. Why not get him to take a look at one of yours and see if he can add some magic to it? [/quote] True - just a simple setup or different string gauge can totally alter the feel

I've been unexpectedly blown whilst away.., oh sorry..misread the question. A sunburst jap precision bass had me going all Motown, couldn't stop playing it. Guybrush threepwood has it now I believe