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My passive G&L L1000 has developed a strange fault. If I hit the strings hard the volume drops to around half (or worse) and the only way it will come back is if I re-insert the guitar lead. I have replaced the jack socket with no improvement and I can see no issue with the wiring. There are...

I have a Markbass Minimark 2x6" combo which has an extension jack socket. I would like to use a separate amp head to power my Markbass 4x6 cabinet but connect the Minimark as an extension cabinet only (if necessary to use the combo amp section as backup in case of head failure). Would there be a...

My '81 L1000 doesn't have the original control knobs and as the originals are pretty much impossible to get which style do you think would look ok. If I can't get something fairly similar to the originals I'd prefer not to go the route of the smaller 19mm Fender style chrome ones. Any...

I've been going to a local jam night for a while now and have been impressed with the tone my of mates JV precision since he put flats on it. I finally ordered a set of Elites flats for my MIA 75RI as his tone has been getting better and better the older the strings have got. Personally I'm...

I'm presently using La Bella 760FL's and TI Jazz Flats on my basses and was thinking of putting some Chromes on my G&L L1000 as it's a little too dark sounding for the La Bella's once they've worn in. What gauge would give me the tension of the LaBellas as the TI's would be too slack for my...

I've recently fitted a Noll active blend circuit in my P/J and wired the master volume after the circuit with a passive tone wired in the usual (for passive) way. This however results in no treble bleed off. Is this because the signal path is now buffered? I've tried a different...

Recently aquired this 81 L1000 (swamp ash/ rosewood) which I have fallen in love with. It has unfortunately had a bad refin (it was originally trans green) and I now have the dilemma of what colour to have it redone. It doesn't show up on the picture but it does have a really nice grain...

I have a P/J precision with a stock Fender mia P pickup and a DiMarzio ultra J in the bridge position. This combination doesn't sound too great with both pickups on full (and before anyone asks the polarity is ok ) so I wondered if anyone had a suggestion for an alternative J. I like the...

Anyone have experience of these ? I have one on trial and used it at a rehearsal last night but couldn't get a nice sound out of it. I have since realised that the stock strings are nickel which I don't usually favour. Could this be the reason ? The playability and sound when unplugged is superb.

I have a ash bodied/ maple necked 78 Aria P copy that I am considering adding a jazz PU to. This bass sings unplugged and sounds every bit as great as my surprisingly good 76 Precision. I'd like it to be my main bass but I think it needs the added versatility of a bridge J. Anyone care to talk...

Has anyone else had this problem when using a maple necked 76 Precision ? It sounds fine at low volume but when playing in a band situation the D & G strings lose the fundamental and all I can hear is attack. Same bass with a rosewood neck - no problem. I've just bought a 78 Aria P-bass (also...