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Lovin the new breed of semi's that are around, Fender Coronado - aged cherry burst or maybe the Starcaster in CAR, bit worried about the short scale, then along comes the Limited Edition Epiphone Jack Casaday looks gorgeous in white & it's proper long

I knew it was a trap!

Look at the pots - should be a date code on them which will narrow it down

I know these DiMarzios were bought used, not saying they are faulty but - try some other pick ups & see, If that fails you could ask DiMarzio for advice. The wiring on the control plate you have is correct & compares to the circuits shown for Jazz bass by many manufacturers, typically DiMarzio, Seymour Duncan & Fender, using Audio Log taper CTS Premium pots. The connector blocks are a straightforward & simple way to connect the pick up wires without soldering. I have already offered to look at the bass, but do try some other pick ups first.

It's over 4 years since I had contact with Terry when I bought his Skjold, a couple of weeks back he got in touch for a P-bass wiring kit, then another! Great pleasure to deal with, spot on comms & instant payment, everything that makes dealing on basschat so good . Cheerz, John

Have you removed the pots then fitted the foil, so the pot's bodies are in contact with the foil & is there a earth lead between the pot bodies connected to the centre of jack socket?

There's one item I want from StewMac at the moment, it's $11.95 with $12.95 shipping

TBH I would have a different bass for 'digging in' my normal set ups are as low as I like because I normally play with a very light touch. I wouldn't compromise my choice of action just for the sake of digging in - I'd have another bass set up for it. Cheerz, John Edit: In other words - I couldn't/you can't have 1 bass set up for all styles of playing, another excellent reason for more basses

As Rick says, stupid schoolboy error with the date!

You lucky b. Very nice ;-)

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1390589547' post='2347391'] I never find that a problem. Or, at least, no more problem than moving from upright to bass guitar or from 1.75" P nut to 1.5" J nut. A few minutes to get the muscle memory lined up usually does the trick. Or think of it as a 34" scale tuned down a full tone but with a capo at fret two - that's a 30.33" scale. [/quote] [quote name='eddiehoffmann' timestamp='1390589768' post='2347396'] I din't have any problems adapting and I never owned a short scale bass in more than 20 years playing. [/quote] Thanks - you're not helping my gas I keep looking at them

I'm getting bad gas for one of the Coronados or maybe a Starcaster - but I really don't know how I'd get on with the short scale. I'm happy with whatever nut width but have doubts about getting to grips with the scale length

I made a couple of Jazz bass wiring kits for Gareth, great guy to deal with, super comms & instant payment, no hesitation in recommending him highly. Cheerz, John

No! You don't want them cluttering up your space hand them over to me straight away & we'll say no more about them What a lovely couple Enjoy

I thought the 'road worn' 50's P-bass series were Mexican with truss rod adjuster at the nut. What does the back of the head have printed on it & what's that under the Fender logo? It looks like a USA style pickguard too with a little cut out by the truss rod. It's easy to get replacement saddles & screws for the bridge, spending out for a complete new lot seems a waste & TBH there's nothing wrong with the good old BBOT There's probably nothing wrong with the pick ups either but I expect an upgrade wiring kit would help bring out that P-tone Edit: Thanks Ted

Dan upgraded his Jazz with a Stacked knob control plate & shielding kit from me, he's a pleasure to deal with, spot on comms & instant payment - even sent me a picture of the finished job - it's looking fabulous! Be assured Dan's a great guy to deal with. Cheerz, John

I've got some - but it's all in the detail

Google maps? Every time I look up a postcode - wherever in the UK, the sun's shining, blue sky & not a hint of rain or snow

[quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1389863339' post='2338696'] Look forward to seeing it [/quote]+ 1

Lovely come to think - I had one like that & sold it here a year or 2 ago Cheerz, John

PM'd

Yep! Although I haven't managed to get to any bashes yet, I have made several meets at motorway services, stations etc. & quite a few have made the journey down South to mine. Every one has been a pleasure to meet, their partners too. I look forward to meeting many more in the not so distant future. Cheers, John

I don't like any shop that has no 'real world' contact name, location, address or even telephone number shown on their website. Not for me.

I made a P-bass wiring kit for Paul, great communication & instant payment, perfect gent to deal with. Cheerz, John