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I became a convert a couple of years back. The J-Retro Deluxe doesn't have full pickup blending in passive mode - the front switch in passive swaps between the two pickups (front position) and the back pickup only (rear position). The passive tone knob works the same in both active and passive modes, a nice touch. See http://www.east-uk.com/ for more details though I can post more info if desired.

Thanks! Like I said, it was a project...now funding hopefully for for another source of GAS....

Hi all Selling to fund GAS, which has come suddenly and severely. I'll have other basses I'll post soon too.... Up for sale is a rare Fender MIJ Jazz (model JB62M) in 32" medium scale. Specs as per Fender Japan's website - [url="http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://fenderjapan.co.jp/jb62m.html&prev=/search%3Fq%3Djb62m%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26hs%3DKgC%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-GB:official%26prmd%3Dimvns&sa=X&ei=IfViULegNOS40QWj9oCgDg&ved=0CCUQ7gEwAA."]http://translate.goo...ed=0CCUQ7gEwAA.[/url] I bought this as a backup to my other Fender MIJ 32" jazz, and as a project bass - essentially I wanted to make the bass as black as practically possible, saving repainting. Imported new from Ishibashi in January, sigh. The upgrades are substantial, and include Hipshot Ultralight tuners, Dunlop straplocks, John East J-Retro Deluxe and side jack, Babicz bridge, nice new shiny black pickguard, and full control cavity shielding (conductive paint) done by my local tech. When the electrical work was done, I also had the tech route a dual battery compartment (the John East only needs 9V so one compartment isn't in use but is a nice place to store a spare battery). Sounds like a good Jazz. Single coils remain in place. Fully working electronics. The strings need replaced as I've played out this set, but that should be pretty simple for any buyer. Excellent condition. One or two small dents on the back near battery compartment but no dings or scratches. Comes with a Fender gig bag (came with the bass, not really used by me). Reasonable bag but I have others I use. Pics are attached. I have put my Squier CV next to it to demonstrate the size difference as best as I can. As you can guess, super easy to play, very comfortable, a doddle for long sets! Weight 8 lbs on the bathroom scale. I had considered removing the upgrades and I may still do if I feel I could use them elsewhere. For now though, the bass will come with everything pictured. You could do what I have done and import from Ishibashi, pay the import taxes, go for the upgrades, etc. The current cost of import would put you back around £900 or so after all taxes/duties/etc. Upgrades, well....you can do the math there. Sigh A snip at[s] £850 shipped in the UK[/s] [s][color=#0000cd][b]Now on eBay.[/b][/color][/s] [b]SOLD[/b]. I am not interested in trades currently. All best Pete

Bump for the Gotohs!

Sold!

Hi all Up for sale is my nearly new Ibanez AEB8E Electro Acoustic Bass. Sounds fantastic; great little preamp and tuner in this bass. Bought for a gig which unfortunately didn't quite work out. My loss is your gain. In excellent condition, recently set up, new strings (D'Addario Phosphor Bronze). Spare bridge and nut supplied also so you can have it re-setup to your requirements if need be. Much cheaper than buying new. Happy to supply further pics though bass same as pictured from stock photo in ad and link to video below. Link to typical new price and specs - [url="http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Ibanez-AEB8E-Electro-Acoustic-Bass-Guitar-Black/9EB"]http://www.gear4musi...uitar-Black/9EB[/url] Link to what the bass sounds like - [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgE1AsyVc3g[/media] Shipping not ideal though can be done; if desired the buyer needs to cover the costs.[b] £130 collected.[/b] All best Pete

Both sets of Hipshots sold.

Used set Hipshots sold, deal pending for new set of Hipshots.

Sale pending.

Hi all Up for sale are 3 sets of tuners, all for 4 stringed basses, which I have accrued.[list] [*]Gotoh Res-O-Lite 4 in-line tuners (for e.g. a righty Fender Jazz) GB350 in Cosmo Black - the lightest tuner out there; even lighter than Hipshot Ultralites. New. Very hard to get a hold of and very expensive. Link to specs here - [url="http://www.g-gotoh.com/international/?btp_product=gb350."]http://www.g-gotoh.c..._product=gb350.[/url] Colour best shown at [url="http://www.soundland.de/catalog/mechaniken/gotoh-gb-350-bassmechanik-p-257894.html."]http://www.soundland...-p-257894.html.[/url] Happy to send photos if needed. [b]£100 posted[/b] [b]in the UK[/b] [/list][list] [*][s]Hipshot Chrome HB6Y 1/2" post tuners, 2 [b][color=#ff0000]1[/color][/b] sets of 4. One set new, the other set used. All parts necessary for install. Link to specs and photos - [url="http://store.hipshotproducts.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=108."]http://store.hipshot...t_detail&p=108.[/url] [b]£55 posted in the UK[/b] for the new set, [b]£45 posted in the UK[/b] for the used (but excellent condition) set[/s] [b][color=#ff0000]BOTH SETS SOLD[/color][/b]. [/list] Paypal or bank transfer both fine (as long as PP uses the gift/personal payment option). Pete