Recent content by Kiwi on Bass

Looks like it's a lost cause . . . he's just not got the natural talent to be a drummer I guess. It's a sad situation, I have had a drummer in a b and of young guys I played with many years ago that drifted on and off the beat, he was worse after a few drinks . . we fired him and he was...

I just found this online store, wow, a lot of very valuable vintage instruments for sale,but they are priced as you can imagine . . . eye-watering prices. Anyone here know of this store? Ever bought a bass from these guys? If so, how was it dealing with them? Check this beauty out . . ...

Thanks for the info re heat and wattage when soldering. I'm an automotive tech and have no experience with electronics repairs, done lots of auto electrical work but that's in a different sphere from fine electronics such as this. So why use hemostats or alligator clips when de soldering? As a...

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Thanks for your reply. I have tested the pots as you advised, and also watched several YouTube vids on testing pickups a pots, and wiring diagrams, all checked out ok. I think I’ll desolder every connection and start over, testing everything again. Thanks again, I’ll post up my findings. Kiwi.

The bridge pickup on my Squier Jazz VM is so quiet I can barely hear it, but the neck pickup is loud and clear . . . I have checked all the wiring against a fender Jazz wiring diagram and had to re do all the groundwires solder joints ( the factory wiring was appauling) and the input plug was...

Thanks man, yeah, I’ve found playing for money sucks coz it just becomes a job . . . And who likes working? I’ve found it takes the fun and the passion away, that’s me anyway, others may very well enjoy gigging and getting paid.

Gidday everyone, I'm a Kiwi, hence the 'flightless bird' quote. I joined this forum because I can see it's well worth joining, looks like you folks are having a great time! I've played in gig bands, back in the late 80's for a few years when I was so much younger and better looking lol. I never...