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  1. ikay
    Sure it's glue and they're not rusted in? In which case use a little WD40. If they're glued in then depends what glue was used. Acetone (eg. nail varnish remover) will soften superglue so may be worth a try. If you use heat then don't directly use an open flame which might discolour the saddles.
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    I've often wondered about using coloured wax filler sticks (furniture restoration/repair) to plug the occasional hole but not actually got round to trying it. [url="http://www.restexpress.co.uk/acatalog/Liberon_Wax_Filler_Sticks.html?gclid=CjwKEAjw2ImsBRCnjq70n_amv14SJAChXijNQSbyx2avCTDZT0XVlWJ8q-KzK_5kxj6oYpCSqASwYRoCu6zw_wcB"]http://www.restexpress.co.uk/acatalog/Liberon_Wax_Filler_Sticks.html?gclid=CjwKEAjw2ImsBRCnjq70n_amv14SJAChXijNQSbyx2avCTDZT0XVlWJ8q-KzK_5kxj6oYpCSqASwYRoCu6zw_wcB[/url]
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    This vid shows buckle rash removal using a high speed buffing wheel and a cutting cream (presentation is a bit slow, relevant bit starts about 45 secs in) [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX3hDjanjAc"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX3hDjanjAc[/url]
  4. ikay
    The blurb only makes a passing reference to bass, anyone know if it goes down to a low B?
  5. ikay
    Here's an interesting side-by-side test to demonstrate the difference (subtle to say the least) - [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ph88gjyD-A"]https://www.youtube....h?v=6ph88gjyD-A[/url]
  6. ikay
    That;s lovely, what a great fretless sound. Who's playing bass? Can't find much info on the web about the album 'Year' except to say that the instrumental backing was mostly piano and cello.
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    Good point, the preamp output will be low impedance which just needs a passive DI transformer. Something like a Jensen JT-DB-E - [url="http://www.markertek.com/product/jt-db-e/jensen-jt-db-e-direct-box-transformer"]http://www.markertek.com/product/jt-db-e/jensen-jt-db-e-direct-box-transformer[/url]. Here are some notes on how to build a DIY passive DI which might help - [url="http://www.diyrecordingequipment.com/blogs/news/15851820-how-to-build-a-boutique-passive-di"]http://www.diyrecordingequipment.com/blogs/news/15851820-how-to-build-a-boutique-passive-di[/url]
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    XLR outputs generally provide a balanced line level signal that can be plugged directly into a mixing desk. The EMG preamp only delivers a standard unbalanced instrument level output. For the XLR to work properly the onboard preamp would need to have the necessary DI circuitry to provide a balanced line level output.
  9. ikay
    This may help - [url="http://www.talkbass.com/threads/jazz-blend-vol-tone-with-series-parallel-would-this-work.870626/"]http://www.talkbass.com/threads/jazz-blend-vol-tone-with-series-parallel-would-this-work.870626/[/url]
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    Emu Proteus 2000 sound module in very good condition (a few minor surface scuffs on the casing) and in good working order. No hardcopy manual but electronic version is freely downloadable from the web here - .http://www.shoreline.edu/sccstudio/downloads/manuals/emu/EMU_Proteus2K_Manual.pdf This is an excellent sound module with a vast array of sounds and extensive editing capabilities. Comes with the standard 'Composer' sound card with sound categories including pianos, organs, orchestral, strings, brass, woodwind, guitars, bass, vocals, synthesizers, drums and percussion. Four banks of 128 ROM preset sounds and four banks of 128 user presets. Some other technical specs: 128 voice polyphony, 32-part multitinbral, MIDI in/out/thru, 2 MIDI ports, 6 analogue audio outputs, S/PDIF digital audio output. £100 including delivery (UK only) [url="http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/iankay/media/Proteus%202000/IMG_1941.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/iankay/media/Proteus%202000/IMG_1946.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/iankay/media/Proteus%202000/IMG_1948.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/iankay/media/Proteus%202000/IMG_1947.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/iankay/media/Proteus%202000/IMG_1949.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/iankay/media/Proteus%202000/IMG_1950.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/iankay/media/Proteus%202000/IMG_1951.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/iankay/media/Proteus%202000/IMG_1952.jpg.html"][/url]
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    The Yamaha 3-screw fitting gives full control of sideways tilt and is infinitely better than the dodgy Fender 2-screw affair. It's one of those annoying things that has become an industry standard for some reason [url="http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/iankay/media/Stuff/Yamaha%20pups.jpg.html"][/url]
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    All the pictures on the website show it being used with an electric guitar/bass, not a DB. I've emailed them and asked if they have any videos of it in use (can't find anything on youtube)
  13. ikay
    To check that the CM10 is working can you hook it up to your main pa in some other configuration? That would at least tell you if the fault lies with the CM10 or the CXP110. Did the CM10 used to work OK and then suddenly went quiet?
  14. ikay
    Fender used pickups with one large pole per string in their active Js in the late 90's so these look like standard issue for the period. Wiring looks rather messy but earthing to the pot case is pretty standard. I found the following pics of wiring for a 1999/2000 USA active J which looks very similar to yours: [URL=http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/iankay/media/Stuff/Active%20J%20wiring%202.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i370/iankay/Stuff/Active%20J%20wiring%202.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [url="http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/iankay/media/Stuff/Active%20J%20wiring%201.jpg.html"][/url]
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    Just bought a lovely bass from Arnoud. Very straightforward transaction, good communications, arrived within a week (from France), well packed, bass exactly as described and everything as it should be. Would happily deal with again. Many thanks Arnoud!
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    Haha yes, still here and as gorgeous as ever Dan!
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    [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EXOTIC-WOOD-Wenge-1-Hole-THUMBREST-Tug-Bar-FENDER-For-51-Precision-P-BASS-GUITAR-/121623127330?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c514da522"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EXOTIC-WOOD-Wenge-1-Hole-THUMBREST-Tug-Bar-FENDER-For-51-Precision-P-BASS-GUITAR-/121623127330?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c514da522[/url] Easy enough to make one yourself from a bit of hardwood
  18. ikay
    Yes, 70s bridge position is still a custom option for $45 - [url="http://www.warmoth.com/Bass/Options/BassPickupRoutingPop.aspx"]http://www.warmoth.com/Bass/Options/BassPickupRoutingPop.aspx[/url]
  19. ikay
    Thanks, nice weight for one of these
  20. ikay
    What does it weigh please?
  21. ikay
    Hipshot A and B style bridges come in solid brass and with a narrow string spacing option which should work for the Musicmaster: [url="http://store.hipshotproducts.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=13"]http://store.hipshotproducts.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=13[/url] [url="http://store.hipshotproducts.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=350"]http://store.hipshotproducts.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=350[/url]
  22. ikay
    Bridge pickup position is 60s on standard Warmoth bodies. 70s position is a custom option. The 3 3/4" mentioned above refers to the size of the bridge pickup rout which is slightly longer than the neck pup (3 5/8").
  23. ikay
    Jules recently bought my Zon Legacy Elite fretless 5. Straightforward transaction and a very pleasant chap to deal with. Many thanks Jules and enjoy the bass!
  24. ikay
    Hmm an interesting test! #5 sounds different to the rest so I'd say that's the Fodera. #1 and #3 sound a tiny bit crisper so I think the '72 is one of these (say #3) The rest all sound much the same to me ...
  25. ikay
    Scojack I think you've explained it very well! Passive pickups usually have a very distinct resonant peak at some frequency which gives them a characteristic sound. This resonant peak (and the frequency response in general) varies depending on the pickup windings, coil configuration, magnets etc. Active pickups on the other hand have a flat and broad frequency response which provides a fairly neutral basic sound. They responds more linearly to tweaking with active eq across a wider frequency range (hence more hifi, greater clarity etc). Active pups can also be used with passive eq. To my ears though they can sound a bit characterless in this configuration.
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