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Thanks Truckstop, I'll look into those. Is there much difference between made-in-Mexico and made-in-USA Precisions?

Thanks MattM, Blackmn90

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1331466572' post='1573122'] I know a few things about Jazzes, Up until recently I had a Geddy, a 62 reissue and I still have my old MIJ Squier Jazz. I thought Precisions were for old fuddy duddys until I saw a guy I know playing a battered US one through a GK combo which changed my preconceptions of P basses overnight. It sounded so big and fat and ballsy and defined that the next day I swapped my MM SUB for an old MIJ Precision on this very forum. It's a 57 reissue which has a nice shallow maple neck. It's great live and sounds especially good when recorded compared to my Jazzes which sometimes could get lost in the mix. You could pick up something similiar on Basschat or Ebay for about £400. [/quote] Thanks gjones, good advice.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1331466468' post='1573117'] Nah... 100% passive. :-) [/quote] Slobber...

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1331465650' post='1573086'] Fender Roscoe Beck. Both pups in single-coil mode, you have a Jazz. Solo the neck, and switch it to series, near-as-damn-it P. Both in series is just ridiculous. Laahvley. [/quote] I'm guessing it's an active? I've never really got on with actives. The ones I've owned sounded a bit artificial and keyboardy. And I've had trouble with their high output distorting things in signal chains. I am, however, prepared to be persuaded otherwise. It's a beaut.

Good advice folks. I like the look of that G&L. Very tasty. You're right, fender73. Bloody rubbish, the lot of em.

Nice, what is it?

Thanks Dom, it's hard rock mostly. But I do like my sound to cut through.

Thanks! I think you're right. Precision, it is.

Hi folks. I have a Fender Geddy Lee Jazz. And right now, that's all I have. So I have my sights on another bass to call on should things go wrong. I'm a passive pickup man. First, I was looking at the Fender Aerodyne, because I quite like the idea of a Jazz/Precision blend in one bass. Then I looked at the Fender Precision Special. Then the Squier VM looked good - a cheap second bass with good sounds. But then, I'm considering going for an all-out Precision, just for something different, live and in the studio. So the choice widens. Should I stay Jazz or go Precision? If I go for a Precision, can anyone recommend a good model please, that won't need European credit bailout funding? There seem to be so many to choose from.... Highway... reissues... Steve Harris signature. I have choice paralysis. Thank you, good people, I appreciate it.

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Thanks Mace, dood. Great advice. I can't believe my Pod has been gathering dust for 4 years while I've sp**ked hundreds on various preamps and pedals. And my dream sound was there all along.

Thanks fella. You say the XLR includes cab simulation. Do you know if there's any way to switch this off - so if I'm using it to send a signal to the front-of-house desk, it won't conflict with the PA speakers?

Thanks for encouraging me to persevere with the Pod, dood!

A revelation. After 4 years, I've realised just how great the Pod X3 Live is. And its all down to using the Live 1/4 jack plugs to connect to my power amp - not the XLR direct out, which sounded fuzzy. It's incredible. I will never need another pre or multiple effects pedals again.

Thanks! I'll give it a go.

Hi folks, I wonder if you could help. I have a power amp, Sansamp Paradriver - which I use as a pre - and a Pod X3, which I use for effects, but with no amp simulation settings. When I just use the Sansamp, everything sounds fine and clear. However, with the Sansamp and Pod together, the sound distorts slightly and clips occasionally - even on a totally clean setting with no effects. Any thoughts? Should I put the Sansamp first or second in the signal chain? Fiddle with the volumes on the Pod? Or bin the Pod altogether - which would be a shame because I like its effects? Any advice gratefully received! Thanks, Steve. P.S. just realised this might need to be in the 'technical issues' section. Sorry!

One word: sponds.

Don't go, join the party. Thanks for the tips folks. I'll give that loopy tape thing a go.

I use a Sansamp Paradriver floor pedal as a preamp for my power amp. Rather than bend over and fiddle with its knobs in the dark during gigs, can anyone recommend a secure way to attach/strap it to my 2U rack case or power amp? I tried strong pedal tape once. Didn't work - the vibrations wobbled it loose. Thank you, Steve

Just interested, because I use the 115 with a hydrive 410 and it sounds huge. And it pumps out more low-end than the 410. Well, to my ears, anyway.

What's wrong with the 115?