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[quote name='Badass' post='811886' date='Apr 19 2010, 09:08 PM']Just had a super smooth, and easy trasaction with Colin. Well recommended ![/quote] +1 to that!

I see they do a 2x10 combo as well.....

[quote name='Delberthot' post='906381' date='Jul 26 2010, 10:01 PM']A JPJ custom bass should be a dual course 12 string bass, at least JPJ in the modern sense, otherwise its a Jazz[/quote] This is the Manson built for JPJ that I loathe and admire in equal amounts...

[quote name='BassBod' post='902577' date='Jul 22 2010, 11:44 PM']Manson must be about the only bass Mark King has never played, at least that would make a change...[/quote] Good one Dunc!

It's just that the slots were cut too deep for the fret; a not uncommon problem on a mass produced instrument. If you like the bass, it plays well, and the frets are seated properly, I'd just fill the holes (or ask the seller to do it for you at no cost to you) and forget about it...

[quote name='MIJ-VI' post='901891' date='Jul 22 2010, 01:54 PM']Is stereo separation preserved from the aux. in to the headphones out, or is the signal summed to mono?[/quote] Definitely stereo in the headphones. [quote name='MIJ-VI' post='901891' date='Jul 22 2010, 01:54 PM'](If only PJB manuals were written as well as your review Gareth.)[/quote]

[quote name='Alfie' post='821495' date='Apr 28 2010, 08:38 AM']Has anybody had the chance to play one of these yet? I am intrigued.[/quote] Review of mine [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=86847&hl="]here[/url].

Hmm, I think I'd email East direct at [email protected] or call on 01869 343112 to be on the safe side.

And [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CAIG-DEOXIT-CONTACT-CLEANER-5-SPRAY-5-OZ-BRAND-NEW-/170515835576?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL&hash=item27b3892ab8"]this[/url] is meant to be the business.

[quote name='bubinga5' post='899121' date='Jul 19 2010, 04:42 PM']thanks vro..does it have to be electrical cleaner....were not talking WD40 are we[/quote] Correct, you want something like Servisol Super 10.

You probably have a bit of dirt in the pot. A quick squirt of contact cleaner should sort it. Useful comments from the Seymour Duncan FAQ: Here's a quick test to determine if your potentiometers need to be replaced or just cleaned. With the guitar plugged in, try turning the scratchy pot back and forth quickly a few times. If the scratchiness starts to lessen, then the pot needs cleaning. If the scratchy sound doesn't go away or sounds more like a "click," then the pot needs to be replaced. To clean dirty pots, you'll need a spray cleaner or lubricant commonly available at any electronics parts store. With the guitar unplugged and the pots exposed, give the pot one shot of spray through the opening in the back of the cover that protects the pot. The access hole is small, but by using the tube supplied with the spray can, the spray will reach inside the pot. One shot should suffice. Let it set for about 10 seconds and hen rotate the pot back and forth quickly. Plug the guitar back in and give it a test. The noise should be gone or reduced significantly. If there is still some scratchiness, unplug the guitar and repeat the process one more time. If the scratchy sound doesn't go away at this point, it's probably a bad pot and it'll need to be replaced. Just a note of caution -- before you spray anything in or around your guitar, protect the paint job by putting a towel or old T-shirt around the body.