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    Brand New Set of Bartolini 4 string P/J pickups

    I would be interested in trying the J to go with my Bart P. Check out my post in the bass pickup forum. Maybe we can split the set and pay each for the shipping?
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    Are Fender Noiseless Pickups Under-Rated?

    I'm considering changing my Fender USA Noiseless Jazz pickup (passive) as it doesn't match the output of the Bartolini Precision bass pickup in my Fender P-bass. The noiseless is just weak in comparison.
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    Modified Fender USA P-Bass issues

    thanks, Bub. I like to have volume controls that will match when I put each to '10'. I am considering a master V, blend (or three position rotary switch), master T control set-up. But I need to balance the pups first. I have not tried to bring the jazz pickup closer to the strings...
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    Modified Fender USA P-Bass issues

    Ok, I have another question. With either of the pups selected to full on the P-bass Bart pickup is louder than the j-bass Fender Noiseless. Do you think this is because the Bart is higher output and that is how things are going to be? If I wanted to have them equal I'd need to replace the...
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    Modified Fender USA P-Bass issues

    I was thinking the other way around on the pot types. But either way I have to see what's i there before I order new pots to experiment with. thanks for moving this post. I'm new to this forum and there is quite a bit to it, I'm finding out.
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    Modified Fender USA P-Bass issues

    I have a Fender P bass with USA rosewood neck, Bartolini P pups with a Fender USA noiseless J pup added. Two volume pots and a tone pot. I have a couple of issues I will have to correct. First, the volume pots are at low volume until they are on 8 or 9. This is a Franken-bass so maybe it has...
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    Fun Bass lines

    I want you back - Jackson Five
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    Everybody in my band "plays a little bass"

    "agreed. most people i work with in bands can play various instruments, but don't feel the need to prove anything. generally you just do what you came to do. also, who wants all that extra noise in breaks? it's quiet time!" agreed! Especially the quiet time. I do 'diddle' on the guitars so I...
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    La Bella Deep Talkin': Best. Strings. Ever.

    My first message here! I've enjoyed playing the Jamerson DTB strings for the past year or two. I just picked up a Fender P-bass with p-j pups with Thomastix flatwounds and I'm anxious to set it up to my preferences and play.
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