Recent content by MtDew

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    Squier MB-5 Pickup Replacement

    I have a Squire MB-5 that I would like to replace the pups in. From what I have read the pups are the same size as standard J-bass, though I have not check to verify. I am also planning on replacing the pots to a Vol/Vol/Tone with a S-1 switch. The current Vol/Pan/Tone is not up to my...
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    Paint over polyurethane vs. Strip down to bare wood

    CA= Cyanoacrylate is the generic name for cyanoacrylate based fast-acting adhesives such as methyl 2-cyanoacrylate, ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate (commonly sold under trade names like SuperGlue and Krazy Glue) I would scuff the paint, then prime before shooting color.
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    Why did you pick up the bass?

    I never intended to ever play bass. I was a vocal and brass instrument major in college. After I left college, I went into the Navy. I was married with three kids when my Ex decided that she wanted a divorce (my kids came to live with me after I got out of the Navy). I took a second job...
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    Squier bullet bass, japan made, anyone?

    I have an 83 or 84 MIJ Bullet Bass that I was thinking about trading in at GC for a newer Squier. The salesman told me to hold on to the bass as it is better than most American Fenders in quality. I will agree that the pups are a little weak and I may upgrade them (keeping all of the orignal...
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    Squire P Bass gets a new lease on life

    Great Thread. I just bought an 08 Squier Jazz Bass that I am planning on modding. I am planing on putting in Varitone controls, new American Standard pups (they cost me as much as the bass). After that, I will have to wait and see. My first project was a basket case MIJ non Fender fretless...
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    New Members: How did you find TalkBass?

    I found this forum by searching about Varitone for Jazz Bass. I just bought a 2008 Squier Jazz Bass for a song and plan on modifing the heck out it.