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So now with the neck on it's way and the body sourced I'm looking for some advice regarding pick up selection, I've been thinking about Fralin's? Having never really swapped out pickups on any of my basses, I'm amazed at the sheer number of types of J pick up to go for? I recently tried a Jazz with Fatboy pups in it and thought they sounded pretty darn good too? I have used EMG passive J's before and was suitably impressed but was wondering if anyone had used any other breed and what the general concensus was? I guess I really like quite a lot of attack/mids to my sound but also like to retain a good amount of bottom end (think Geddy Lee's tone on any later Rush stuff). As always any help/advice/opinions greatfully received. Pete

Well after another afternoon of extensive searching I decided to pull the trigger on the customworld neck, I'll report back with regards quality when it arrives. I agree about the truss rod adjuster and reckon it'd be much better asthetically if the bullet adjuster will fit - I'll let you all know. Good to get some positive feedback regarding the CWGP neck too - cheers Al!

Cheers for all the advice guys! Going by the photos the Custom World neck seems reasonable enough for the price point, I think I'll order one and see what the quality is like when it arrives, if no good then I reckon I may hold out for a genuine Fender neck on Ebay/TalkBass. Thanks for the help so far!

Depending on when/where I could be interested in this

Hi All, I've just started to source some parts to build a Jazz Bass and I fancy a maple neck with MOP/Pearloid blocks and white binding (similar to Marcus Miller specs but without the signature) - would anyone know if Mighty Mite supply a Jazz neck with pearloid blocks and white binding? I've had a good look around on google and can't seem to find one? I guess the alternative would be to order a Warmouth neck but the cost seems a tad eye watering - having recently built a P with the Mighty Mite neck I was very impressed by the quality particularly given the price. Or if anyone has used another brand of neck I may not be aware of? Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks in advance for any help!

Here's the latest incarnation of my bigger board:

Haven't done this for a while so here's what I shall be gigging tonight: Looking forward to trying out the Duality at a decent volume.

[quote name='r16ktx' timestamp='1405706892' post='2504607'] +1 Why not buy & sell second hand for a while and see if anything grabs you? [/quote] That's a sure way to get GAS - I agree try plenty before you buy though. For my two penneth I'd go for the P too.

Cheers Si, I knew this would be kinda tricky to explain, the old switch has the pins mounted vertically and I suppose what I mean is that the pin currently mounted in the top left corner is wired to the input jack (the shorter terminal on the jack), I guess what I'm trying to get at is if the switch is mounted in the casing 180 degrees out, the top left pin on the switch would now be bottom right, so I'm concerned (as i don't really understand how the switch works) whether i could cause damage/further problems with the pedal. Apologies if this makes no sense, I've been up since 5am and brain is a bit frazzled, thought this would be fairly therapeutic, but instead has me worried! Perhaps I should reconsider on my day off?

No laughing now! Probably another dumbass request for help - I've got a free evening so thought i'd get on and replace the 3PDT switch on my Grey Stache - so I've taken the back off the pedal and photographed where the wires go etc but my question relates to the orientation of the new switch, I was thinking (wrongly I reckon) that this should be a fairly straight-forward operation, I'm now concerned I could mount the switch 180 degrees out and potentially cause all sorts of problems - I'm a total noob to DIY electronics as you've probably guessed! Given there are 9 pins and no markings whatsoever to give me a clue I thought I'd ask you very kind souls for some advice. Perhaps I should find a local electronics engineer and trust the job to him/her?

Well the Duality has arrived today - excellent service by Prymaxe from order to delivery took 8 days - got home and have given it a quick try and so far am really impressed by it, looking forward to the weekend to gig it.

7/10 for me...and i guessed at a couple of them!

+1 on the Mighty Mite neck, I just finished building my first project P Bass and am still really pleased how it ended up - it sounds huge! I did take my time in setting up the bass, had to file the nut a fair amount to get a decent action but it was well worthwile doing and is a dream to play.

Just spotted this thread ( hence the pm Kev)! I reckon I shall pull the trigger on a Dualiity today, just depends on how something I'm watching turns out on Evilbay. I find the Doom is a bit of a disappointment and am always running it alongside some other dirt pedal to get what I want from it, although I find it turns into a different beast at gig volumes and can get some thunderous tones from it? Had a TAFM and sometimes wish I hadn't moved it on, fave fuzz pedal for me is a tough call, loving my grey Stache but the Prescription Electronics Depth Charge is a permanent fixture and has been for the last 2 years now. Think the Duality sounds similar - probably why I'm so keen to get one. 😃

Richard very kindly helped me out with a 3PDT switch for my Grey Stache - top guy to deal with folks! Cheers Richard!

Well I think she's hot.....and she plays bass!

'69 Jazz This has had a refin at some point in it's life - was originally Sunburst finish as I could spy a little burst when I had the neck off.

Cool! I'll send Protium a pm - need to fix this as it's probably my fave fuzz pedal ever - and i have a few! Once again, thanks to everyone who's offered advice - much appreciated!

That sounds like a plan - cheers! How about switch quality? - I'm quite tempted to take Protium up on his offer a blue switch for a few quid if they're reliable? (I have to say this is the first time I've had a switch pack up on any of my effects pedals so i guess they're reasonably reliable? Just didn't want to be faced with replacing it again in the near future).

[color=#666666][font=verdana, arial, sans-serif][size=3]Influences are many but primarily ; Meatloaf, The Prodigy, Alice Cooper, David Bowie, Gary Numan, Sex Pistols, Shirley Bassey, Whitesnake, Gary Moore, Movie & Theatrical soundtracks, Electro, Techno, Industrial, Rhythm n' Blues, Orchestral, Opera etc etc[/size][/font][/color] [color=#666666][font=verdana, arial, sans-serif][size=3]That's quite an eclectic mix of influences - Sex Pistols & Birley Shassey - I didn't see that coming!?[/size][/font][/color]

Thanks for the help so far guys - much obliged! I've just got home and taken the back off to find it is indeed a blue switch with 9 pins on it - thing is it now looks a bit of a daunting job to change it....I guess I'd be better making a rough sketch as to what wire goes where and maybe to unscrew the fixing on the front of the enclosure/switch to gain a bit better access to the switch inside the enclosure (IYKWIM)? Although then the switch be floating around in space? Any advice for a bit of a noob to this sort of repair? I hasten to add I'm not too bad with the soldering iron and have soldered in pick ups/preamps before now - just this looks a little bit fiddly and all the wires (8 of the little buggers) are green! Regarding the quality of the switch - what would you guys recommend? Edited for typo

I guess this isn't strictly the right place to post this query, however knowing how helpful the BC community can be... I've got a Grey Stache and the main on/off (latching) switch has packed in (so replacing it will be a bit of DIY project), I was wondering if some kind soul may post a link to the type of switch I need to order/replace it with? Thanks in advance!

Bought a Proton Filter from Kev - such a straightforward and easy transaction! Item arrived very quickly too and was exactly as described/well packed - a great guy to deal with and would definitely deal with again.

[quote name='BandmasterPete' timestamp='1403559301' post='2484013'] I love the DB 112. 2 x DB112 doesn't hurt your back. [/quote] +1 Around 7 years ago I was rushed into hospital unable to move - 3 discs had prolapsed in my lower back - too many years of playing rugby and also lifting (2) 4x10 Trace Elliot cabs in and out of my car so, inevitably I was forced to downsize. I purchased some MarkBass cabs/F1 head which I used for around 6 years. Earlier this year I was hit by a serious bout of GAS and decided that I wanted a more substantial rig again, so I bought a DB750 and a pair of DB112's - the cabs are comfortable for me to carry (I can manage one in each hand if need be), the head is a bit lumpy/awkward but well worth the effort as it sounds immense. I'd love another 4x10 (or two!) but commonsense must prevail - I've never yet been left wanting more from this rig - it's just great.

Cheers for all the positive comments guys! I'm thinking I may try another project - perhaps a P/J config? Never tried one but have always fancied one.