Recent content by Jake Gerber

Where to begin. A few years ago, possibly five or six I noticed my hearing on the high end both vocally,and instrumentally was going downhill. I went to audiologist to be tested. I could not believe how much my hearing had deteriorated . Finally after three years of testing, and the fact that...

I’m sure everything you wrote is true. One thing I don’t understand is the truss rod on headstock. I’ve only seen those with the opening hole on Mexican headstocks. Then again this being a Custom Shop it must be the way they made the necks ,and headstock - trussrod which is much different than...

You may want to google “ Rickenbacker factory “ there are two videos I’m aware of. They tell the history of the company, and show you the guitars ,and basses being built. I love the fact that Rick has the solid one piece through the body neck. They are also very environmentally aware. The odd...

That’s the last thing it needs. This is original, the finish is now a “ patina “

That bass brings back memories. I remember in 1961 waiting for the bus (10PM ) in the dead of winter in upstate New York ( Rochester ) . I had been playing guitar for three years at the time, and never paid much attention to Fender Basses , I had a 59 Strat. I’m sorry I digress. So right across...

When I was writing about the Japanese Fenders, I was only referring to the JV or E series up to around 86, I don’t know a thing about the Japanese Fenders after that time. As everyone knows, this was the transition period for Fender prior to and possibly a year or so after Fender had their...

Ive got a very nice Peavey Forum bass, single active pup. I’ve got to downsize, as I never play it, in Ex condition. Has the hard shell Peavey case, but case is gouged on one end. I’m not trying to sell it here, but will list it in appropriate part of Talk Bass. Any ideas as to what I should ask...

To explain. I know a few players that have vintage ( US ) P-Jazz basses . The pups are fine ( 1960-65 ) but pots are scratchy, caps are tone taste ) But as mentioned referring to the E Series Japan ( that in many cases are selling on parity or more $€£¥ etc. than US Fender ) many of the 82-84...

For me this is a no brainer. Give yourself a little financial wiggle room. A Japanese Fender p bass, E series if possible. I have a 57 maple neck ( had frets filed off, as I play fretless ) and a 62 body. Action is high, flat wounds etc. Just about any " Made in Japan " will be a good bass. How...

I apologize. I'm very late for the show here . In respect to Paul and his basses,action,melodic basslines and of course his using the Hofner when performing . On the White Album, he used a Fender Jazz,an early CBS Fender ( look at the machine heads ) . Michelle was the first song he used the Ric...

Reality is a bit different. I have an E series P bass. All and I mean everything,with the possible exception of the pots,are as I am about to state. I'll preface this by saying ,a few years ago,I contacted Fender USA ( which would not discuss 1984 Precision basses ,made in Japan . There is a...

In respect to the Japanese Fender basses. This is something I know a bit about. Mine is an E series P bass. That is much different than an E series anything. The Precesion bass was a rarity,so to speak. Fender shipped over the machinery to Japan,this in 83-4 as they were in an upheaval within...