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Cheers A. Ill give that a go at some point. Ive now got 4 CTS pots, including a vintage style one so plenty to play with. I think your right about the weight of the grease. The CTS pots dont feel like they have any compared to the Squier pots.

[quote name='Count Bassie' post='1033431' date='Nov 23 2010, 12:19 AM']Yeah I posted it there too! Just a passing wondering about trends in different places... and it's just such a basic question/running 'argument' I thought I'd throw it around. Won't matter, I'm into my bass, but it's been a question between the two for years, for many of the reasons expressed here- primarily tone, feel and looks. Been a good read so far![/quote] Yeah, its nice see how each side of the Atlantic feels about them. Seems we aren't that different after all.

[quote name='Mr Fudge' post='1033234' date='Nov 22 2010, 09:50 PM']I desperately want to like P's but can't get on with them, God knows I've tried enough times. Jazz all the way for me.[/quote] Same here. When i dont have one im convinced i really do like them but as soon as i get one i realise i dont like them as much as i thought. But still i buy them. This is the reason i have a CV P and not a MIA. Not quite as much money to loose.

I see this thread is also running on TB. It seems most of them prefer the Jazz bass for the same reasons. A lot of them mention the slimer neck.

[quote name='Rayman' post='1033017' date='Nov 22 2010, 06:27 PM']I think there's a lot of tosh spoken about neck width. For me, I prefer the [i]tone[/i] of the Jazz over the Precision. Ergonomically it makes no difference to me playing a Geddy Lee Jazz neck or a 6 string Bongo.[/quote] Its not tosh, its different opinions and preferences and its not really fair to dismiss these opinions because they differ from yours. I have both a CVP and CVJ. Both necks are almost identical other than the nut width is about 4mm narrower on the Jazz. I cant feel comfortable playing the P neck but have no problems with the Jazz.

[quote name='jezzaboy' post='1032905' date='Nov 22 2010, 05:12 PM']That`s what I`ve got. I replaced the neck on my VMJ with the maple neck from a Jap 57 reissue P. Looks great and feesl dinky doo! Jez[/quote] Ive got my Squier CV P neck on my CV Jazz body. Its not going to be used but i needed something put the neck on.

I prefer the look and feel of a Jazz, but i also like the tone from a P. Both my Jazz and P have Jazz necks so playability is pretty even. i find i get more varied tones out of the Jazz, but fill out our sound more with a P. I'll just take whatever im in to on the day to gigs. Its only me that notices any difference.

[quote name='Bobby K' post='1032298' date='Nov 22 2010, 10:08 AM']It can only be a good thing, bud [/quote] Indeed. Although ive changed pups on a few other basses before this was the first time ive changed pots and cap etc. Funny enough im now looking to get rid of my Thumper for something a bit more traditional. Its a great pup but after three gigs im now finding its not quite what i was hoping for. Im hoping that someone has a Wizard Trad they want to swap, or even a 62RI.

Capital punishment scares me.

I've also just changed the cap in my CVP. I wasnt going to but on a whim I ordered a drop cap and put it in last night. I must admit it was a bit of a shock how quickly the tone knob works now. I love this bass and it's my main gigging bass now. I've also learnt a lot about wiring and pots etc. Just as well it's a cheap bass. I don't think I would have done this with a MIA.

[quote name='silddx' post='1029497' date='Nov 19 2010, 03:46 PM']Yes but he's a black metaller with batwings and that. They tend to keep themselves to themselves.[/quote] Dont they turn in to Squiers (not CV's of course) during the day ;-)

[quote name='LawrenceH' post='1029484' date='Nov 19 2010, 03:38 PM']Poor George. This has been quite funny but I can't help feeling sorry for the guy. Bit of a spanner but perhaps he just doesn't really understand how these fora work. It's not like there's an internet driving test (nor should there be). Hope he doesn't feel too bullied and manages to sell his bass somewhere![/quote] He joined almost 2 1/2 years ago it seems he has just used it to sell a few things. He should have got involved with the BC community rather than just using it for free ads. The only discussion he seems to have taken part in is moaning that no one is buying his bass.

[quote name='Lozz196' post='1026840' date='Nov 17 2010, 01:25 PM']I`ve got both this Behringer BDDI and the Sansamp Bass Driver. They are very comparable units. Yes, the Sansamp does sound better, but in reality, is it 6 times better than the Behringer - £180 as oppose to £30 - no it isn`t, in my view. Nice warm sound on the Behringer, great at adding some grit into the sound. Thoroughly recommend trying this one. One thing I`m sure, if you don`t like this, in all likelyhood you won`t like the Sansamp.[/quote] Ive got both as well and agree with you. I would be happy using either but i do only take my BDDI to gigs now. I find its a bit warmer, and maybe less sparkly than the BDI21. Ive also had a Sadowsky DI/pre and while it did what its supposed to do, i felt it was quite boring and most of the time pointless using it. I wouldn't want to use it as a pre with only bass and treble control. IME of course. Seeing as the OP doesn't really want Chinese made gear i guess Behrigner is not on the list.

Agree with all the above. One thing i will point out is to check the size of the PG cut out first. I say this as ive just changed the pup in my Squier CV P and the replacement pup wouldn't fit the cut out. The replacement is a Wizard (well worth going for over a Fender IMO, and cheaper) and is a standard Fender size. I had to file the cut out which although wasn't hard to do, it did involve a lot more work.

Ive got a Thumper in my CV P and i get the "dark" comment. Personally im happy with the tone, for now, but i do plan on getting a Fralin again. To me the Fralin is "the" P bass pickup and seems to nail the tone i have in my head. When i got my last Lakland DD it had a Hanson in it and i didnt really get on with it. I brought a Fralin (my first DD had one) and it transformed the bass IMO. Not cheap though. I sold mine earlier this year and really, really, regret it. I say if one comes up on here snap it up....before i do.

I also love Jazz necks but i find they aren't all equal. I hated the MIM 70's classic neck. Very chunky and it had a 7.25" radius. I then tried three MIA's and they felt nicer but not quite right. All this time i had a Squier CV Jazz and thats a really fast neck. Plus it has vintage frets so i can get a nice low action. This neck in now on my CV P so i have the best of both. My HW-one neck seems to fall in the middle as its a bit chunkier but very comfortable.

[quote name='tauzero' post='1029342' date='Nov 19 2010, 02:02 PM']I find it very easy not to buy stuff when I come on here. If I had some money, it would be a different matter...[/quote] I must admit im the same now.

Sorry, wrong forum. Mods, please move to the recycle bin.

[quote name='geofio' post='1028375' date='Nov 18 2010, 08:26 PM']THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE A SITE FOR BASS ENTHUSIASTS, EXPENSIVE BASSES, CHEAP BASSES, WHATEVER , ALL I CAN SEE IS GUYS LOOKING AT PICS AND MAKING COMMENTS ONE WAY OR ANOTHER, ITS A WASTE OF TIM ADVERTISING ON HERE AS FAR AS I CAN SEE. IS THERE REALLY ANY POINT IN HAVING A FOR SALE SECTION?????? CHEERS GEORGE[/quote] How come you have offered pickup as an option but haven't stated where it can be picked up from (at least not in your profile or the two threads i looked at). Your not helping yourself by leaving out details like that. Personally i find it hard not to buy stuff when i come on here.

As long as I don't get stung for tax etc mime have cost me £24. That's £10 cheaper than stringsdirect so I'm jalopy with that, although it would have been nice to get them for this weekend. Funny enough we have a couple of social clubs coming up and they have black lights so hopefully I'll get the strings in time for those. First time I've looked forward to playing these places.

Cheers guys. There is a longish thread on TB that ive read through and they do seem to be pretty decent strings. Think ill get some orange for my black Jazz. Also thanks for the links and photos. Ill have a shop around. Ive never used any DR strings before but have been meaning to try Sunbeams for ages so with the party season approaching this seems like a good excuse. I cant find a 4 string set on Guitarsuperhero though, might have to look elsewhere. And sorry for starting a duplicate thread. Lets spread the word. EDIT: I just ordered some Orange strings from bassspecialties on ebay for $36.95 USD.

Cheers, ill hunt him down.

I just had a mailshot from Stringsdirect with these very funky looking strings in it. Im tempted to try a set but thought i would ask around first. [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/products/7098-dr_4_string_neon_hidef_orange_bass_guitar_strings_45_105"]DR Neon Strings[/url]

6. Black with matching black headstock and matching black PG.