Recent content by Big mark

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    Aggressive deep PJ pups?

    Cheers guys, not looking to sell the bass as it plays very very well, but think the suggestion of going over to the GBZ emg set is a great one, get a new vintage front plate and I can ditch the active boost! Thanks all!
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    Aggressive deep PJ pups?

    Hi all, I have a project Squier Jag special (long scale) which has the bass boost feature. I've replace the bridge and set it up a treat but the pups are leaving me cold, no power, no "penetration" and very little clarity. I'm looking what to go with, any suggestions? This will be mainly used...
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    Squier VM Jazz vs Fender MP Jazz

    Well I had a VM on loan and had a look at the MP and then I got hit from left field! The owner and trusted mate from the store said, try this...... Neck, amazing, tone mahoosive, build quality spotless.... And what was it.... A Yamaha! I've never ever looked at Yamaha before as I dismissed them...
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    Squier VM Jazz vs Fender MP Jazz

    I'm swaying towards the MP satin as the tonal option seem massive
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    Squier VM Jazz vs Fender MP Jazz

    Thanks guys, glad they are both well worth the price. To fill you in a little more. The bass's I have are a USA P bass and I have a 5 string fan fret active with twin SD humbuckers on order. Type of music is blues, classic and modern rock (nothing mental) The 5 has been designed more with the...
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    Squier VM Jazz vs Fender MP Jazz

    Hi guys I about to pull the trigger on one of these two, I have my number 1 USA P but looking for a faster neck 4 for more swift fingering tunes. Any first hand experience on the two basses please? Cheers M
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    40th today

    Thanks so much guys, have passed your comments onto my better half ;)
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    40th today

    Cheers boys
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    40th today

    Thanks Darren
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    40th today

    Cheers RB, it's a stunner!
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    40th today

    Cheers Evil
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    40th today

    Edit* my first guitar was a Chinese copy
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    40th today

    Cheers mate, started playing when I was about 7 with a crappy 3 tone P-bass. Now I have the real USA deal :)
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    40th today

    Hi all, just sharing my good fortune, it's my 40th today and my amazing wife just gave me this little beauty
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    Official Fender Bassman club

    The 400 is the 2 x 10 combo. It's between the 400 and the new Ampeg micro CL