jonno1981

Im equally glued and astonished. I get the feeling some of these are genuine never played, back of the cupboard guitars that are now worth x20 the going rate as they’re attached to the main man.

2nd one is the best for me.

Cool body shape. I can see elements of jazz master and thunderbird in there.

I know someone who is involved in thegeargiveaway and it’s legit. Can’t speak for this one.

How did I miss this! Thanks! Yes I prefer the x as well but not a massive factor for me.

Fascinating replies thank you. Very helpful to hear the X isn’t much of an upgrade.

I’m thinking about going up a few quality levels from my bb414. I really like the pj tone, passive electronics, basically the bb414 but up a few levels in materials/ feel. Guessing I’m looking at 424x, 1024 models. Have I got this right? Budget up to 650+ whatever the bb414 is worth. Black model, upgraded bridge, good condition.

All 25k pots. Thanks for checking. The level is workable now the pickups have been cranked back up. Cheers. Im toying with the idea of trying an artec 2e drop in but not sure how to wire it. The emgs have a signal and wire to battery but no earth output.

Hi Paul! Yep. 1st few years used a sadowsky metro. Wish I still had it - the one that got away…… used this for many years for at least last album stuff. Various always on external preamps.

It’s the original wiring harness as supplied by emg. They’ve changed the kit over the years for sure and use more clip-on connectors at the pot end of the chain now.

I just made a bit of a revelation. Foam under pickups had disintegrated and pickup screws were poking out as pickups had dropped down. Readjusted pickup heights with some new foam and it’s a different beast. Used 3mm reference pressing on last fret as advised by emg and pickups are much prouder than before and MUCH higher output. String resonance doesn’t seem to be suffering as a result. Will head to local hardware place when it opens and try with the wire wool trick. Thanks!

Opened it up and it is soldered at the pots! Some possibilities for tinkering here.

Ah thanks on 40th anniversary correction. Tried a couple of different new batteries and no dice. Same output. It’s an emg pre wired kit with clip style connectors which limits modding capabilities on existing wiring.

Keeping their lawyers busy aren’t they! I wonder how they’ll market passing these off as vintage inspired or something. Pretty blatant, but no different to many other manufacturers, or to their original j and p types.

Hello hive mind. I’m considering making some changes to my jazz bass. it’s an all parts/mighty mite combo which work really well together. The setup is fantastic, lots of positive comments from other folks who’ve played it. Between myself/previous owners we’ve upgraded the hardware on it. It’s sporting gotoh tuners, badass bridge and emg jvx pickups - which is their vintage voiced set and strung with ti flats. I have two issues with it: 1. Body finish I find is too bright. I’d love to dull it down a bit. I’ve considered a relic but conscious that it’s poly and may become a hideous looking disaster. Thinking some light wet sanding to reduce thickness of clear coat might dull it down a bit. Could reduce risk by doing the back first I case I mess it up or find it falls off in chunks or something. 2. Amplified tone. It’s quiet! Comparing to a cheapo but great Yamaha 414, it’s about 1/3rd the output. It’s really noticeable. Yes I’ve adjusted pick-up height up, changed the battery and looked for any adjustment on the pickups, nothing. It’s with the factory harness with pots/ jack etc. It’s been problematic in the studio. More gain is required and I have to use an external pre-amp which I just don’t need when using the bb. As a result the bb has become the go to. So thinking of solutions to #2, new pickups and possibly on broad pre amp seem the way to go. If I go pickups first (bound to cost £150+ for anything), plus another £45-65 for the loom, I’m in for £200+. If I still think I need the on board pre something like a j retro then it’s £150 ish on top. option 3 - stop thinking and buy a squire 40th anniversary (edit from 50th!!)for £300ish and keep the jazz as is! What would you do?

That’s a new body shape to me from that brand. I like it! The lakland bridge makes it their own.

Thanks so much for this. Sounds like a non-crap paramore! Will delve further.

Maybe Barry Moorhouse of the bass centre fame can help? Unless my middle aged memory is failing me, I recall how strong the connections were between the store and JE.

I hate where people remove scratchplate film but leave bits under the controls. High action New basses that don’t come with a case. Small strap buttons Plastic highly destructible battery box covers Sticky necks/ other peoples gunk

Excuse my ignorance but what’s an acc-126?

Doesn’t say what the 2 switches do in the description. Could be good value if the basics are assembled well.

Activier? Sounds like yoghurt. I’d love to see what was lower on the list.

Led zep, Bowie, The smiths, King crimson, kraftwerk, Motown was all on heavy rotation was I was growing up. I love all of these and it’s certainly had an impact on my playing and musical taste. I had a weird nostalgic moment listening the smiths recently when I swear I felt like I’d stood on some Lego. No Lego in sight, just a weird flashback to some point in my youth when my dad was spinning vinyl in the front room.