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agedhorse: I got the details of the estimate, and they recommend replacing the power amplifier board, whose cost is about $480. The rest is the labor cost. Do you think it's reasonable? This is the first time for my GK amp to be repaired if I decide to do so.

Thanks a lot for all your responses. In my case, I was told that about $500 is for parts (boards, etc.) and the remainder is for the labor cost. Still, the total cost is about the same as a brand new Markbass MB58R MINI CMD 121 P. So, I have to decide very soon what to do with my repair... If...

Actually for those 16 years, I only used it for a couple of gigs (with jazz bands, no large volume); other than that, I used it to practice my bass at home, perhaps once a month or so (Note that I often practice my bass without using amplifier). So, I really didn't use this bass amp so...

After 16 years of a very light use, my GK MB150e suddenly got a problem (distorted sound as soon as I turned a volume slightly larger than 10 o'clock or so). I took it to a repair shop, and the cost is about $800, which is higher than my original purchase. So, rather than fixing it, I'm thinking...

Hello. I remember I watched interviews of Paul Jackson and instructions by Victor Bailey at bassplayer.tv sometime ago, but I cannot find them anymore on that site. Do you know where they are now? Thanks, BVP

Hello. I am wondering where we can find information (e.g., bio, discography, gig info, etc.) Quick search on the web didn't show any. I really liked funky plays of these two bassists who did a lot of studio work in 80's. Thanks, BVP

Thanks, roman 999. Then, I'll send my serian number to fender. To Caca de Kick: No, I've never unbolted the neck. But thanks for the info.

Hello. I am wondering how to date/identify serial numbers of Fender tribute models such as Jaco Pastorius, Victor Bailey models. Of course we know that these models are relatively new. Yet, I am curious to know more. Fender.com website has a page on dating serial numbers, but for those...

Hello. I have a Fender fretless Jazz bass (the Jaco Pastorius model). When I play the notes at 20th fret (the highest), I get buzz on all 4 strings. At the 19th fret position, I don't. What should I do to reduce the buzz? Should I set the action higher by adjusting the bridge saddles...

Dear moomoocajoo and Swlabr, Thanks a lot for your quick reply! Then, I have another question. > It grounds the brigde/strings. Have you ever noticed when you touch the > strings you get a reduction in amp buzz? If the strings weren't grounded, > that buzz would stay. The Fendar Jaco...

Hello. I am wondering what is the functionality of a metal piece (copper?) connecting between the bridge-side pickup and the bridge in certain models of Fender Jazz bass. For example, the following photos of the Jaco Pastorius model clearly shows this metal piece. [Invalid or Expired Link...