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  1. J

    NBD-Squier Sq Precision, thoughts on re-fret?

    Recently picked up an ‘83-‘84 Squier MIJ Precision for a good price, knowing it needed some attention. After a thorough cleaning, some light fret dressing and nut filing, it plays wonderfully. I put some seasoned flats on it and at first, I fell in love with it, convinced myself it was my...
  2. J

    A.M.P. BH-420 Enhance Button question??

    Long time user of BH-420, have had and sold several. I always come back to it because I can never find something else that sounds and feels as good. That being said, I became curious about the enhance button. I almost always have the enhance function engaged, only disengage when using certain...
  3. J

    Fender Precision identification help…

    Can anybody help me identify this precision bass? I acccidently deleted the pic of the whole body, it’s an island-route so no open route to the the control cavity, appears to be a refinish of a refinish and the topcoat feels like something other than urethane and it’s cracked and checked in...
  4. J

    Help me identify this Squier

    Pics aren’t great, but current owner says it’s an affinity, serial# points to 2016, but I can’t find any evidence that Squier made an affinity Precision in natural with a maple board…any thoughts? I might do a trade for this, just trying to figure out if it’s a parts bass or not. Thanks in advance.
  5. J

    Ashdown Tone Pocket: What Gig-worthy head sounds like it?

    I got a Tone Pocket for Christmas and love it. I especially like the tone I get thru headphones with my P bass. I want to get a head that has the same character, any recommendations? I’ve owned an Ashdown ABM-500 before, liked it but it didn’t have the tone that this preamp does. I’ve never...
  6. J

    GK 410mbe cabinets

    Anybody use or have experience with the sealed, ceramic versions of the 410 cabs, mbe or mbe-II? Looking for thoughts on tone, volume etc.?
  7. J

    Front vs rear ported cab for outdoor gigs

    Have a few outdoor gigs up coming and I need to carry it it’s no PA support. I have (2) 115 rear ported cabs, a 212 front ported cab, or two sealed 410s. These are my options, in anyone’s experience, which option will be the easiest to carry the bass with no support without overpowering the...
  8. J

    Anyone else addicted to cabinets?

    I currently have 9 cabinets, I’m in one band… we gig once or twice a month. Do I have a problem? The list so far is; Bag end s15 music man 210rh music man 115rh (2) GK 410 mbe ii Markbass New York 151 seismic 212 loaded with tecamp speakers (poor man’s Tecamp s212) hartke 410tp peavey...
  9. J

    Precision or Jazz?

    I'm headed into the studio to record with a blues rock band with two guitarists, one plays a PRS, the other 335, both thru fender tube amps. Looking for input on choice of bass, passive P or passive J. I don't want to get lost in the mix, but also want to leave lots of room for both guitars...
  10. J

    FYD Amp service

    Just wanted to share my recent experience with FYD Amp service in VT. After seeing his ad in Craigslist and hearing lots of good stuff about Dan here on TB, I decided to contact him about information on a 50-ish watt tube head for bass. Ad said text or call, I was at work so I decided to text...
  11. J

    A.M.P. BH-420 enhance EQ question

    I'm trying to fund out what the "pre-determined" eq is in the "enhance" button circuit. I really love the sound of the amp with the parametric almost flat depending on the room, and the enhance button "on". There are times when I am using a different amp and I have trouble 'ball-parking' my...
  12. J

    For Sale A.M.P. BH-420

    The legendary Amplified Music Products BH-420 in very good condition. There are a few threads on TB about its history and lineage. Everything works as it should, quiet and powerful. Dont really want to sell but I just don't need that much amp these days and it doesn't get used much anymore. I...
  13. J

    Help! Jazz pickup identification help

    Can anyone tell me what I have here? They are different lengths. Thanks for any help.
  14. J

    New here...

    I'm J. I've been playing bass almost 30 years. I played in a semi-successful punk band in the Chicago area in the early 2000s. Just got back into playing for fun after not touching it for a number of years. My rig has been the same for 15 years. is a MIM jazz with a couple mods, AMP bh-420...