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76 P bass. My first bass bought slightly used in ‘77 along with a new Sunn Betabass 1-15 combo. Used that pair for many years!!

S.I.T. make extra long scale that will string thru body. I use the Powerwound Nickels on my 55-01.

What’s the best way to find a drummer? Cruise the homeless shelters wearing a Zildjian t-shirt.

Thanks for the reply’s @jmlee & @tombowlus. I figured I should build the standard layout and just flip it when running the two cabs together. I am still looking for input on the mid drivers. Should I keep with the 18Sound to match or does it not really matter?

Greetings Greenboy brethren! I am planning a 12/6/1 cube build to go with my beloved 15/6. (At least as soon as all parts are available.) Mainly they will be used independently but occasionally together. I have a couple questions I could use advice on. I know I’ve read about these before but...

Back To The Future

Thought I’d share these info sheets I found in the bowels of Fenders website when the blacktops were still in production. Ran across them the other day. Phone pics of line drawing are a little light hope you can make them out. Enjoy!!

76 is a tricky year with serial numbers and Fender. I only know because I own one. There are 3 versions I know of: 1. Six digits XXXXXX 2. 76_XXXXX 3. S6_XXXXX I have #2 version on headstock face. Really need to go by pots on this one. Hope this helps!

Ha! Just picked up my blacktop J yesterday for the first time in months and this thread revives. Been playing 5 string lately but still love my Jazz. I have noticed asking prices on these are definitely up from what they were going for new. Go figure!?

I’ve been using SIT strings since they first came out. I tried them at the advice of my local luthier at the time though I think he was involved in their development. Tried many others over the years but always seem to go back to the Powerwound nickels. I really like the tone when they “settle...

Approx one year ago from the Mackinac Bridge.

Got an adapter just like that at Best Buy. About the same price too.

Henley-Frey-Meisner-and you forgot one…Leadon. I find his solo album Natural Progressions awesome FWIW.

Joe Walsh’s live album “You Can’t Argue With a Sick Mind” has some awesome Wllie Weeks playing. Been a favorite of mine for years!

A queen of hearts playing card given to me many years ago by a good friend (now passed on) in reference to lyrics from the Eagles song Desperado.