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  1. JohnDaBass
    Great job, looks great. Could this be heralding a sideline of budget bass cabs? Maybe Glamfaced bass cabs or GlambassLf cabs 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
  2. JohnDaBass
    Or something like this
  3. JohnDaBass
    Sounds like you made a good choice. TBH consider changing the VVT to V -Blend-T. You achieve more flexibile tonal mix and a far better control over your sound.
  4. JohnDaBass
    But these Affinity Jag basses are medium scale 32ins and have a huge reputation as upgrade platforms. I'm more interested in a 30ins short scale with two humbuckers. Watching to see people's views on the Squier Rascal to see if it appeals. But the Custom Shop Jags at Royal Blood's show just really hooked me.
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    I replaced a set of Lace Sensor Pups with the Kubicki Preamp Active system, with a pair of Dimarzio J DP123s in a 90's US Fender Jazz Deluxe. The Lace sensors were silent but lacked output even with the 9v Kubicki preamp. Being a Dimarzio FanBoi having used the Split P on a couple of Fender P basses I knew pretty much what to expect and I was not disappointed . The DP123s come in two different sizes so make sure you order the correct length. My US J Deluxe needed the neck and bridge Pups to be the same length and when coupled with a loom from @KiOgon the Jazz sounded fantastic. By carefully selecting the right value of Tone cap you can make your bass sound like a P or Jazz , a very flexible workhorse. Lots of power and tone, I would highly recommend the Dimarzio DP123s.
  6. JohnDaBass
    So, the Fender Jaguars with the humbuckers are Custom Shop builds which puts those lovely looking Short Scales out of my budget. Let's hope for a Squier version.
  7. JohnDaBass
    Great sound for Elton's set and Matt Bissonette bass sound is stunning.
  8. JohnDaBass
    Squier version would be a good buy.
  9. JohnDaBass
    Great show from Royal Blood, BUT ,could someone confirm the Fender Jag basses being used? Lovely looking short scales with the humbucker in the sweet spot. Can anyone enlighten me?
  10. JohnDaBass
    Just for clarity. I used one or two BF Super Compacts for a number of years with two or three bands. Depending on the band and venue it was a mix of Mesa Subway D 800 , Fender Rumble HD 800 or Fender Rumble 500 head with either one or two BF Super Compacts and All my olde school needs were satisfied. But bands and tech have moved on and I still have my three amps (sold the BF Super Compacts)but I managed to source a BC112 mk3 cab and installed the same speaker, HF driver ,horn and crossover as the LFsys Silverstone and it fully covers my current needs. LFsys also do a really supaduper 1x12 Monaco cab which is capable of handling 600w but in my view the lower powered Silverstone delivers a much more Olde School vibe that appeals to my tonal needs. I only came to that conclusion having heard all the cabs in a shoot out. So before parting with your hard earned cash TRY BEFORE YOU BUY.
  11. JohnDaBass
    +1 for Barefaced Super Compact. BUT Consider LFSYS Silverstone 1x12. Lovely powerful FRFR cab with a super lowend delivery. Heard it a shoot out and it really appealed to my tastes.
  12. JohnDaBass
    Dai iawn Diolch
  13. JohnDaBass
    +1 And me!!!!
  14. JohnDaBass
    I'm sure glad I left the controls VVT, it seems odd but it's like having two different character basses in ONE bass. A typical Gibson EBO and a G&L Fallout (almost Stingray). Keeping the Pups separate appears to be the most versatile.
  15. JohnDaBass
    Recently upgraded a Jet Star purchase with an Artec EBC4 and a G&L MFD Pup but a few comments has got me thinking of ways to make the bass more aesthetically pleasing by spraying the chrome Pup black. Anyone succeeded in such an endeavour?
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    Yer, it would have looked more aesthetically pleasing if I had used a DiMarzio Model One, its black cover would have matched the G&L MFD. But having listened to LowEnd lobster video on his Ephi EB0 Pup comparison the Artec appealed to my tastes. I installed an Artec in my Ephi reissue Newport bass and made it sound huge. Being a Stingy Ole Sod the £30 Artec won over the £120 for the DiMarzio with buckets load of Mud. Happy days!!!!!
  17. JohnDaBass
    Really enjoying my modded De Armond Jet Star short scale.
  18. JohnDaBass
    Added something different to the herd last week, I bought a lovely Korean made De Armond (Guild) Jet Star short scale bass. Two piece mahogany body with bound maple neck and rosewood fret board, balances perfectly and a joy to play. It was fitted with USA De Armond single coil Pups which were lacking in all departments so combining my love for my G&L Fallout and EB3 I fitted an Artec EBC4 Mud Bucker and a G&L MFD L1000 Pup. Sadly the DeArmond single coil Pups were quite long so after routing the cavities for the new Humbuckers I obtained some excellent perfectly fitting bezels to cover up the old cavities from Brian at Earlpilanz. Swapped the tone cap but left the VVT arrangement as it was, maybe a later upgrade?? Anyhow what do you think? I`m sure it`s not to everyones taste but I do enjoy basses that are a bit different.
  19. JohnDaBass
    Pardon 😂
  20. JohnDaBass
    All great stuff Guys but just watched a couple of hours of the Jeff Beck tribute concert on UThube, and not an IEM in sight. Lots of titchy, tiny (Fender) combos miked and played at comfortable levels. Lovely sounding Laney Digbeth amp & 4x10 or 4x8 cab. Am I missing something 😒
  21. JohnDaBass
    All great stuff Guys but just watched a couple of hours of the Jeff Beck tribute concert on UThube, and not an IEM in sight. Lots of titchy, tiny (Fender) combos miked and played at comfortable levels. Lovely sounding Laney Digbeth amp & 4x10 or 4x8 cab. Am I missing something 😒
  22. JohnDaBass
    Now that's what I believe is the acceptable balanced solution. Nice little light weight combo producing sensible on stage volume & vibe with great DI to allow the FOH to amplify the on stage performance. There are some very interesting new options available Fender Rumble 800C, GR Bass AeroTech Full Carbon 800 Combo, https://www.markbass.it/product/mb58r-mini-cmd-121-pure/. Plus your fav amp with a LFSys Silvertone or BF SC, or Two 10. So a compromise, lowish onstage volume with enjoyable tone, feel and great FOH production. Have I missed something??? Of course I haven't spent a fortune on supa dupa IEM. But I really do apologise, I am a 70 year old, olde F**t who absolutely loves playing bass having grown up in the 60's, 70's & 80's and does not get the vibe thro a set of plugs stuffed in my ears ( especially with my tinnitus) . Sorry Luddites R Us😂😂😂
  23. JohnDaBass
    Sounds like there's no place like Gnome🤣 (I'll get my coat, as I've already upset one of our European friends on another thread)
  24. JohnDaBass
    I apologise for my ignorance and intruding on the thread.
  25. JohnDaBass
    Mud buckers R Us😂
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