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[quote name='uk_lefty' timestamp='1465975770' post='3072499'] Good point... How will I know whether the body is alder or ash? [/quote] If it's natural or a see through finish you'll be able to tell - Ash has a much more open grain, just do a google images search of ash vs alder and you'll learn all you need to know. If it's painted and the grain isn't visible, I'm not sure how you'd tell TBH. Although as others have said above, Ash is likely to be heavier. My guess would be it'd more likely to be alder if painted, and Ash if natural/see-through finish. This isn't 100% though obviously, you never know what may have been done to it finish-wise....might have been originally painted alder and then stripped & varnished, or been ash natural and then painted!

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1465915413' post='3072056'] outdoor sound is always going to be a compromise [/quote] This is true, I am however surprised if Iron Maiden's mix was poor. They've been doing festivals / stadia for donkeys years with the same soundman, who AFAIK travels everywhere with them...weird.

Steve bought a East preamp from me - excellent deal from start to finish - thanks a million Steve.

Got a complete Jazz control plate from John for my 75ri Jazz which had a east j-retro in it when I got it. Really wanted to convert it back to passive and John's kit was a great deal, received the next day and took 5mins to fit, with NO soldering required! Amazing! Now - what else of mine needs rewiring?! Thanks a million John!

[quote name='project_c' timestamp='1465388283' post='3067728'] …and so, a thread about avoiding GAS turns into a thread about buying basses. It's like an AA meeting where someone turns up with a huge bottle of whisky. We are all doomed. [size=2]*That's a nice PJ though..[/size] [/quote] Haha - I can stop anyti.. what's that? oooh shiny! buy it!

As the title says - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Fender-Jazz-Bass-Guitar-1962-Sunburst-Pre-CBS-/262432114113?hash=item3d1a2c45c1:g:e7cAAOSwubRXMxVA Just amazing. Dunno if I'd ever spend that much on a Bass, but given a lottery win, think I could justify it!

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1465325105' post='3067220'] Tanglewater..??? [/quote] Overwater by tanglewood. I think tanglewood mass produce some instruments with the overwater badge on them.. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/82230-overwater-basses-by-tanglewood/

If I'm back from my stag do (it's Friday 15th in Bristol), I'll be there!

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1465329159' post='3067281'] I constantly lust after basses such as Jazzes, Stingrays, Precisons with Jazz pickups etc. And then I find out once I`ve bought them that I only like the sound of a Precision in my hands, everything else sounds wrong. So I`m trying to be strong and not get anything else - though an original Jazz Bass Special would be welcome, due to my much-liking of Duff McKagan. [/quote] [quote name='Dazed' timestamp='1465338298' post='3067423'] [url="http://bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Fender_Duff_McKagan_2.html"]http://bassdirect.co..._McKagan_2.html[/url] [/quote] I've had a few of those 80's Jazz Bass specials in my time. Back in about 2006 you could pick them up for about £225-£275, at least that's what I paid for the 3 that passed through my hands anyway. That one in BD is in excellent nick, but it has been modified, the bridge and pickups are non-original as far as I can tell. The original pickups in those Basses were Fender made, but had massive pole pieces like the Duncan SPB-3's. And the bridge was a black BBOT type. Like these shown on a TB thread (Sorry Lozz this won't help your GAS for one): [url="https://www.talkbass.com/threads/fender-jazz-bass-special-circa-1984-87.716045/"]https://www.talkbass...1984-87.716045/[/url] Still great basses, TBX tone control as well, makes them sound like no other Fender. I wouldn't pay £650 for one though.

Been listening to demos of this on youtube (with headphones). It sounds awesome.

Thanks for all the input Gents - It's going to be Passive, the new wiring is on its way from Kiogon, and looks like I have a buyer for the J-Retro too. XLNT!

Yep, won't hurt to go up to F, but if you're still concerned you could try dropping a string gauge, i.e., if you normally use 45-105, try 40-100 etc EDIT: Or, try a capo, you might be OK with it. Dunno why your guitar player can't just do that too mind you?

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1465221643' post='3066243'] ....The important bit, is that we have all learnt the six or so numbers at home first [/quote] THIS x1000000000!!!!! It's my biggest pet peeve! Book 3 hrs in a rehearsal room only for someone to turn up and say 'I've had a quick listen'

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1465073570' post='3065161'] Just saw a pic in a TB thread about the new MIM PJ, a replacement for the seafoam green one in sunburst. This could fit the bill! [url="https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/deluxepj-png.880585/"]https://www.talkbass...epj-png.880585/[/url] [/quote] Thats a bit nice. I shouldn't be looking though, just got down to 6 basses so can't really be adding to that again!

[quote name='cocco' timestamp='1465148572' post='3065612'] Go back to passive. A bass like that should be passive/as original as possible anyway. [/quote] I'm with you cocco!

Mine would be (in no particular order): Billy Sheehan Steve Harris Geddy Lee James Jamerson Paul McCartney Predictable? Probably!

[quote name='Grassie' timestamp='1465213675' post='3066123'] Currently watching Duran Duran live at the Eden Project on the BBC red button service. The worst mix ever. Can't hear John Taylor very well at all, its all vocals and keyboards. Wait until the end when they do Rio. Jesus... What is it with the BBC and live bands? Later with Jools is another. Bass sat way back in the mix, no bottom end at all. I'm writing to Points of View. "Irate of the Isle of Wight..." [/quote] I assume you've got the sound coming through a more decent source than the TV's built in speakers?

[quote name='Muppet' timestamp='1464994131' post='3064603'] I love the J retro in my Lakland DJ4 but would never consider fitting one in my AVRI 74 Jazz. I think it would ruin what that bass is all about. [/quote] Yep I think this is pretty much where I'm at too. For me the 2 just don't go together.......OK lets get ordering a passive loom!

Is this what you seek? http://andybaxterbass.com/details.php?id=1008

Hi all, I picked up a US 75ri jazz which has an East J-retro in it. I really prefer passive basses and was hoping that the original wiring harness was going to be found in the case, but alas not. I know the J-retro can be switched to passive, but I really can't get past the fact that it's there anyway. Plus there's no passive tone control. What are your thoughts? 1) Are you mad, the J-retro is great, use it ya numpty! 2) I'm with you, passive all the way, get a good re-wiring job done and sell the pre-amp!

Before trying anything drastic, I'd try a new E string, or re-winding it on the peg at least. Might not be the cause of your problem, but it'd be quick to find out if it was.. Something else to try, push down on the string just after the bridge to make sure the break angle is correct. Also make sure you've got at least 3 winds of string around the tuning peg.

I was interested to see that TC 'sub n up' octaver, which I'm assuming does a +1 octave as well as -1 and possibly -2. I use the micro POG for a +1 and it's great, but that TC looks to be much smaller!