KiOgon

If you want a set of controls/wiring kit made - give me a shout

[quote name='bh2' timestamp='1382606703' post='2254184'] I first saw that routing on an expensive RI and thought WTF? I really don't know why fender do that on these. The CV Squier has the same... pity. [/quote]None of my RI's have that sort of routing or holes, in fact they are very nicely finished everywhere, some even get a 'personal touch' like the originals, eg; a piece of masking tape in the cavity with the Signature of the lady that wound the pick up coils [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/kjon51/media/Fender%2057%20Precision%20Bass%20American%20Vintage/030520121388.jpg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/kjon51/Fender%2057%20Precision%20Bass%20American%20Vintage/030520121388.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

I thought only MiMs were like that under the covers shame - makes it look like a cheap copy body definitely not a good look

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1382545034' post='2253494'] Yep. It works, but I don't know why... something I find almost as annoying as it not working in the first place... [/quote]Yep cheerz Ian, just had my first notification for weeks must go & lay down now Cheerz, John

Great idea - a lot of people prefer the passive sound. If it was me I'd fit a decent passive wiring kit to your existing (excellent) DP123's & see how you like what that gives you, I think you'll like it Definitely the low cost option, then if you're not happy you can think about different pick ups.

Thanks Badass - I've done that - now wait & see

I had a look at the notification settings & believe it's the same as it ever was but I haven't had any PM or other notification emails - probably for a couple of weeks now. My email address is still the same & working for everything else, I'm using Firefox & Chrome. Cheerz, John

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1382460667' post='2252451'] What about a Vox Foundation bass? They're only £173! [/quote]That - actually a home built copy of that ^ was my first bass Actually the Bass was only £73.10 - it's the amp that's £173 (Did I tell you I used to work for Vox - back in the days!)

Have a look under the bonnet & see what you've got in there, in particular - get what numbers & letters you can see off the cap. What tone variation are you after?

I generally use a Weller No.8 Chisel tip for pot bodies & the like, that's 400 - but 350 is fine if you've got a decent size tip. The decent pot bodies don't need abrading, but to make like really simple, those Flux pens are wonderful. Make sure you've got decent resin flux cored solder too, old school 60/40 lead/tin can't be beat!

Lucky 'B' - congratulations on the win - can we see the winner? Sounds like a real good prize too! Don't forget we need pictures or it didn't happen

Just spotted - looks good for <£200 posted http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PEAVEY-ZODIAC-BASS-WHITE-CLEARANCE-SALE-ONE-LEFT-/310774657667?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item485b9cf283

Yes another vote for - a great bass face! Great restrain & great flow [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/kjon51/media/NormanWatt-Roybassface_zps26432397.jpg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/kjon51/NormanWatt-Roybassface_zps26432397.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Want new toy

Andy bought a P-bass wiring kit - great communication & instant payment, proper gent to deal with. Cheerz, John

I'm no expert - from what I've seen & heard that's completely possible & very likely - I'd say

Haven't we done this before? [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/kjon51/media/Fender%2051%20Precision%20Bass/DSCF0606x05.jpg.html"][/url]

I just got ticket for us at the De-La-Warr Pavilion Bexhill, my local, should be good, (if you like Keane of course) They're a local band made good worldwide 'nearly'. [url="http://www.keanemusic.com/index.php"]http://www.keanemusic.com/index.php[/url] It's a new project - full info & venues on the website; [url="http://musicscreen.co.uk/index.html"]http://musicscreen.co.uk/index.html[/url] Cheerz, John

Who bought the mexican? who bought the mexican? who bought the mexican? who bought the mexican? who bought the mexican?

Could only watch a few seconds - what a bunch of K_nts

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1381671860' post='2242024'] Late 70s P bridges didn't have threaded 'spiral' barrels. Single-groove barrel bridges were fitted from 1969 onwards (with a long 'G' intonation screw) and the 'standard' single-groove barrel bridge appeared from 1972. My 1976 P is 100% original (I bought it in 1976) and it has single-groove barrels. Edit: I'm not saying there's necessarily anything wrong with this bass, by the way. [/quote] Aha! Yes that did cross my mind but all mine have got threaded saddles, except the BadAss I suppose 'cos they're all 'mock vintage'