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As a regular drooler of Bass Bros site this P bass has REALLY fired up my interest! https://bassbros.co.uk/product/1975-fender-precision-bass-4/
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As you may have seen im looking to move on my precision bass for a more comfortable jazz bass. I bought the bass a few years back from Bass Bros where it was advertised as a 1984 MIJ 57 RI bass. Ive loved it ever since and swapped the original pups out but now im looking to trade a query has been raised. Whilst the neck date, serial and neck heel stamps match up there is a query around why it doesnt say ‘mij’ or ‘cij’ with the serial on the neck. Its not something ive noticed or queried before but now its been pointed out has made me do some digging. As per the pics the neck date states December 1985, serial number tallies up and the neck model stamp matches but why would it not note anywhere that it is MIJ/CIJ? ive also attached the orginal Bass Bros ad. Any thoughts/queries etc much appreciated https://bassbros.co.uk/sold-basses/1984-fender-japan-pb-57-precision-bass-reissue-mij/
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Frank reached out to me on my new cab day thread to say he had a cover that would fit perfectly and offered it at an extremely reasonable price posted to my door. It arrived a few days later looking immaculate after Frank had cleaned it up and it fits my Barefaced like a glove. Excellent BCer and a very pleasant and smooth transaction. Cheers Frank
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Names skips my mind now but the company that took over from Wizard did a dark one. Think it was called the 74 or 84? Found it https://www.eternal-guitars.com/product-page/jb-84-jazz-bass-pickup
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After much umming and ahhing and withdrawing previously I've finally accepted that my hands and my band prefer my jazz bass. With funds needed its time to let go of probably my favourite bass I've had. The neck date pencil mark states this was made on 16th December 1985 in Japan. The bass is (for me) in the BEST P bass colour scheme - 2 tone sunburst, maple board and gold anodised pickguard. These originally came with a white plate which I have and will include in the sale but that classic late 50's gold guard look is just killer. Depending on your vintage this is very Duck Dunn or Alex James I swapped out the pups for the excellent Toneriders but again the originals will be included in the sale. Couple of tiny age related marks but absolutely nothing major. The bass has spent most of its life since I've had it wearing flats so frets are fine. It has the tugbar in period correct position and wears a chrome bridge cover. It has holes for a pup cover but I've never had one fitted as it gets in the way for me. Serial number on heel of the neck is E611214 for anyone wishing to check the online coders for authenticity etc. I don't have a gig bag or case available as I use a duo case when gigging. Collection only from Bolton or can do usual BC meetup within reasonable distance. No trades at the moment thanks. Pics to follow asap
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I had the chance to play through an Origin Effects Super Vintage last night at rehearsal albeit very briefly. Sounded very 'real valve' as opposed to the usual fizzy distortion a lot of the boxes put out. Very Ampeg-esque and sounded as close as ive got to my old SVT II non pro from a pedal (the Mesa Big Block sounded THE closest out of everything ive tried amp wise)
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1972 Jazz Bass - Verification of a few things
Pow_22 replied to TheStarsmith's topic in Bass Guitars
All's well... Ive bought many things off BD and they have always been spot on. I've said it before on here though, they get VERY giddy price wise when anything 'vintage fender' comes into them -
So after two rehearsals over two nights im sold. The load in is so much easier, easy one hand carry for the cab. Tone wise, of course its nowhere near the volume of the Eden 4x10 it has replaced but its a very even and deep sound without getting muddy. When i play this via my Walkabout and my flats loaded P bass its thumpy and gives a bit of dirt when i dig in. When i click my Cali 76 compressor on it thumps REALLY hard, proper chest hitting stuff. Miles away from my previous Barefaced experiences with the honky mids and ice pick highs. Need to find a cover for it at some point as its definitely a keeper!
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interesting. Ive checked they haven't been removed on mine and there are no signs of previous feet like screw holes or glue residue
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After admitting im not quite the spring chicken i once was and ditching the big old valve heads for a Mesa Walkabout i started to look into options to lighten my cab carry. I had pretty much settled on a Fender Rumble V3 2x10 cab as my band doesnt play at excessive volumes and bigger venues get FOH help. Ive tried several barefaced cabs over the years (all borrowed or shared backline) and to be honest never really saw the hype - yes they were light but there seemed too much trade of tone wise. This was with their 12's and 10's cabs id tried. However, i see all the rave reviews and wondered was it me that was the issue? My problem was i always found them bitey, honky in the mids and ice picky highs so someone suggested their older 15's in particular the compact. I believe then is a gen 1 v2 (apparently) as it has two speakon inputs on the back Fast forward a while and one popped up on Bass Directs website so i took the plunge. At house volume it seems much better than my previous dealings but the proof will be at full volume band practice tonight where it will be paired with the walkabout and my flats loaded P bass.......will feedback asap P.S - A bit weird that these don't come with rubber feet...or any feet for that matter
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Rickenbacker 4005, Original 58 p bass or and early 60's p in burst/tort/rosewood
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Bought as i needed an urgent back up for a series of gigs i had from our local crack converters. It was subsequently given a clean to remove previous stickers, strung up with the fabulous Elites groundwound strings and had the pickguard replaced with a 70's style accurate one with correct thumb rest screw holes (can include original and a tort replacement in the sale). Furthermore the strat style knobs were replaced with vintage style jazz bass knobs. Sounds big and punchy and does the burpy thing too. The neck is fabulous both aesthetically and playability wise. Finally the pup covers appear to have been almost sanded, presumably to get the 'Duncan Designed' wording off the covers. I have spares if that bothers you. Only flogging as a cheap p bass has come up which is more my thing. If that sells then ill pull this. No gigbag im afraid as i use a duo type case. Collection would be from Bolton or could possibly meet up within reasonable distance. 2 'flaws' to note as per pics - there is a largish paint chip on the lower horn. Cant see it from the front and i has colours the visible wood in with black marker. Secondly on the arm contour is not a dint so much but a paint flake for want of a better word. Cant fee it when playing and if so inclined one of those needle type superglues would 'fix' it. The wood is smooth so seems to be a paint 'ding' only. Ive tried to picture as best i can. Pics to follow asap
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Never really got on with Barefaced cabs but a gen1 Compact has come up locally...hmmmm....
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what ive tried so far i didnt like. A few of their 12's and the two ten. All seem honky, bitey and a bit brash/brittle. Ive never tried their 15s and the amount of fans on here suggests it may be user error rather than poor cabs
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Ashdown Spyder 330 Head and Eden 4x10 bundle - £250 - *SOLD*
Pow_22 replied to Pow_22's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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Ashdown Spyder 330 Head and Eden 4x10 bundle - £250 - *SOLD*
Pow_22 replied to Pow_22's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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Random 1975 P bass has rocked up at Crack Converters https://www.cashconverters.co.uk/shop/music-tv--video/musical-instruments/guitars--string-instruments/bass-guitar/046000112631
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i ended up getting a set of hex head ones off ebay for a few quid that do the job perfectly. Ill dig the link out
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All set up. Only thing is the Gator power brick didnt come with the 18v power supply and the power supply input isnt a standard size so really struggling to find a replacement 😫
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Anyone know where i can pick up an 18v adapter to fit a Gator G Bus pedalboard brick? It has a strange input jack as per the picture
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Status hot wire round wounds. Worth a try ?
Pow_22 replied to weepaul's topic in Accessories and Misc
Their half's and flats were amazing back in the day, made by Picato i believe. As Picato went bump status struggled to find a new Flats/Halfs supplier and stock dried up -
So now the gigs are rolling in its time to replace my Eden 4x10 with something lighter. Have blown a load of cash on pedals recently im working to a budget so the likes of Barefaced are out the equation currently. Volume wise i dont need oodles so i could probably get away with a 2x10 which has raised the option of the Fender Rumble 210 v3 cab. I love the silverface look and reviews seem decent. There is also the silverfaced Ashdown RM210 evo though ive been a bit ‘meh’ with previous ashdown cabs which also may rule out the local VS212 that has come up. Gigs are mainly small/medium pubs and band is not overly loud so i am convinced a 210 would cover most things. Does anyone have real life experience of the rumble 210 as a standalone cab? The VS212 is very cheap and local so again, anyone used one as a standalone live cab?