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Wow, last time I checked the thread I had 1 reply. Thanks all for your suggestions. Stevie: Thanks, I will give that a try. I'd certainly like to hang on to the speaker, although it's always disturbed me that it's an L not a B (does the L not stand for Lead as opposed to Bass?) I'm not looking to replace the cab, just want to get a replacement speaker. Hopefully Stevie's idea works as I'm a little broke at the mo as I've just bought a '69 precision :wub: Thanks again guys. I will certainly look into the Eminence and Celestion suggestions.

I'm recently getting back into playing bass after a break. I've had the same set-up since I started years ago, a Fender BXR Dual Bass 400 and a 15" Petersen Cab with an EV15L. Plugging in today I notice that the EV is making nasty distortion noises, (tried the BXR into another cab and no problems). Can anyone give me a recommendation for a good quality 15"? The EV is 200w but I'd like to get a more powerful one. Also does anyone know anything at all about the Dual Bass 400? Can't find much on the interweb and am thinking about replacing that too, looking at maybe a Hartke LH500, they seem good value for money etc. Thanks for any help in advance.

[quote name='leschirons' post='352596' date='Dec 12 2008, 12:01 PM']I seem to remember "Kay" did a lawsuit precision in about 81-82. Might be worth investigating that one.[/quote] Thanks. I did have a quick look for that one. Apparently the Kay body was identifiable in that it was in 2 halves sandwiched together (the KB24 I believe?) but this one has a standard ply (lots of small layers). Thanks again, I will have another search for Kay copies.

[quote name='Rusty Shackleford' post='352520' date='Dec 12 2008, 10:57 AM']i'll give you £50 for it![/quote] Wow! Thanks for your kind offer!

Hi New to the forum, found it in a search for the origin of this un-named precision copy. I'm hoping that a 70's/80's Japanese copies expert (loads I'm sure :-) can identify this old precision rip-off for the sake of my satisfaction/sanity. I have had this bass since 1985ish. It cost me £60 It's a Fender Precision copy, and began life as a 3 tone S/B maple neck, tortoiseshell pickguard (it's now black but we don't talk about that). It has 'Made In Japan' on the neck plate. It has a sticker on the back of the neck with No. 814410. It has a plywood body and it is HEAVY It is a very accurate copy (as in most fender parts will retro-fit) It came with all the chrome covers. The neck is unbelievably thick! (but nice, or at least I like it) The neck has a maple cap It had no logo when I bought it (and never had! No finish has been removed) it currently sports a F logo (I don't intend to ever sell it though so let's not go into the politics) It was S/H when I bought it so must be older than mid 80's I remember seeing another identical one for sale back in the late 80's, again with no logo. It has no other distinguishing marks. It sounds V NICE. Other people I've contacted have ruled out Fender Japan(Fujigen)/Squier, Tokai and Greco Any ideas? Thanks in advance Ron [attachment=17095:Body.jpg] [attachment=17096:Headstock.jpg] [attachment=17097:Plate.jpg] [attachment=17098:Serial.jpg]