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BAH! Is mine now!!!!!!
http://s337.photobucket.com/albums/n387/Chowderboots/Kelly/
Check out the photos--it sounds as incredible as it looks. The strings do bind in the nut a little when using the trem. If I wanted, I could wrap the strings the other way around the posts and that would probably alleviate the problems the bass has with tuning stability when using the trem.
Apart from that, ROCK SOLID bass...the neck is the straightest and most natural feeling I've ever played. The finish is killer, the electronics are out of this world.
You'd have trouble finding a brand new instrument that's in better condition--the only noticeable mars being a chip on the bottom of the body, right above the strap button and a little bit of wear in the finish right next to the P pickup.
The access to the higher frets is unbelievable. It's so shreddy!
The trem is really nice--recessed, because the bass is neck through. I believe it has only 2 springs instead of the more recent standard of 3 because of the incredible feel and the more wobbley nature of its movement.
I don't know what else to say other than the fact that it's incredible...and it was originally owned by Matt Thor from Rough Cutt (and I now have enough Matt Thor Jailhouse picks to last me for a little while
).The sound of it kinda throws me for a trip. I'm used to DiMarzios and I know what to expect from them with very minimal controls, but the EMGs are a totally different type of beast. Part of buying this was to get out of my comfort zone a bit and try out the EMG stuff. I'm not too happy with their passive humbuckers, but the P and HB pickups on here can really crank some loud, sharp sounds! Kinda blows me away the amount of sustain it has (neck through, Kahler, and EMGs...nice
). It's raunchy and gutsy without end, but the controls kinda confuse me a little. I'll still take DiMarzios most of the time because I know exactly what I can get from them, however, this bass is quite the tone king. 
So anyway...thanks PEABUDDY!!!
Until yesterday my Jackson was my main bass. The sound and playability is better than most basses i've tried.
Suppose i could ask this while i'm in here. My Jackson has some faulty pots/circuitry that is getting worse over time. Figured it would just be a pot switch but found out when opening it that there is a circuit board in it. Would this be something i'd have to go to Jackson directly for?
Suppose i could ask this while i'm in here. My Jackson has some faulty pots/circuitry that is getting worse over time. Figured it would just be a pot switch but found out when opening it that there is a circuit board in it. Would this be something i'd have to go to Jackson directly for?
I bought it in a used shop about 2 years ago. Its a blonde color 5 string. The guy at the shop had no idea what model it was and it has no markings other than just the name Jackson on the head. I did a bunch of searching a while back and i THINK its something like a cmj or something. I could probably get a pic up after work if it would help.
edit: actually heres a link to a pic of it on my myspace Link Removed
It's a C25--a 5 string Concert bass, probably with Duncan Designed actives. That would explain the preamp in there. I'm assuming there's also a battery in there?
Theoretically, you should just be able to take out the pot that's causing problems (if it is indeed the potentiometer), as long as you remember where everything "plugs" into it. If you don't feel comfortable doing anything on it yourself, you should probably take it to someone who is. I wouldn't know what to do either--I tend to shy away from active basses as much as possible.
Theoretically, you should just be able to take out the pot that's causing problems (if it is indeed the potentiometer), as long as you remember where everything "plugs" into it. If you don't feel comfortable doing anything on it yourself, you should probably take it to someone who is. I wouldn't know what to do either--I tend to shy away from active basses as much as possible.
It's a C25--a 5 string Concert bass, probably with Duncan Designed actives. That would explain the preamp in there. I'm assuming there's also a battery in there?
Theoretically, you should just be able to take out the pot that's causing problems (if it is indeed the potentiometer), as long as you remember where everything "plugs" into it. If you don't feel comfortable doing anything on it yourself, you should probably take it to someone who is. I wouldn't know what to do either--I tend to shy away from active basses as much as possible.
the problem is that the pots are connected to a circuit board. The only person who "seemed" to know what they were talking about told me that with those you'll have to replace the whole thing. Also i was told that i'd have to go directly to jackson which might be expensive. i've never replaced pots on a guitar but my brother is an engineer and a guitarist and he said that sounded right to him after looking at the insides. hes replaced pots on other guitars a few times.
that preamp is just what it is, you "ACTUALLY" could take it out, and use the pickups as passive, but that preamp is common, they always sell em on ebay, OR you could find an aftermarket preamp that is BETTER, and toss that in with new pots. I never liked the face that one of the pots is mounted right on the board ( for space savings ), but ya....those preamps are always available...
alright thanks. i was wondering about turning it into passive. how would i go about doing that?
this is more of a "pickups+electronics" topic question, but with a wiring diagram, to show the pickup wiring into the volume controls direct, you can do it easily...pretty much like any passive bass is wired.
NICE!!!! I own an equally RARE 94 TBX-PRO ( T-bird body ) bass.
and your right this forum is not a "Jackson" forum, these models just aren't as popular as the others for the masses in here. The JCF forum sucks for bassplayers, ans they won't even acknowledge bassplayers as people over there, THATS WHY I'M HERE
anyway, I have owned it since brand new it has seen hundreds of gigs in almost 15 years, and what can I say about it beyond that? It was, and still is perfectly playable for my type of playing, and my type of music. Here's a picture of it next to my Epiphone T-bird.
Those Jackson Thunderbirds are awesome. What years did they make them and what is the exact model name/number.?? Those blow away all those "cute" boutique basses (sorry didn't mean to insult anybody). That is a classic design, classier than any overpriced vintage Fender (sorry didn't mean to insult anybody) All IMHO
Mr Ray modify your post before the mods see the "G" word. your not supposed to use it.
many,many,many people do NOT like pointy headed anything, thus I become a minority around here, but there are still plenty of pointy-head lovers out there like me, dosen't necessarily have to say Charvel/Jackson on them.
that Tbird is a TBX made in 94 only along side their FB guitar series.
Remember it was Rickenbocker that made the triangle inlays famous, as well as the many other brands that used pointyheadstocks Charvel only changed the shape and used their own version
and I don't agree with you on one point, that is Tbirds are a very "different" bass than all the P+J looking basses out there, but I own 6 P/J looking basses, so I never say this brand looks better/worse than the other brand...just different
that's Vain1's 3B
Pretty.
I have a weakness for the old 1980s metal finishes. Unfortunately, none of these guys will produce lefties except in the custom shop... for tons of money.
Mr Ray modify your post before the mods see the "G" word. your not supposed to use it.
many,many,many people do NOT like pointy headed anything, thus I become a minority around here, but there are still plenty of pointy-head lovers out there like me, dosen't necessarily have to say Charvel/Jackson on them.
that Tbird is a TBX made in 94 only along side their FB guitar series.
Remember it was Rickenbocker that made the triangle inlays famous, as well as the many other brands that used pointyheadstocks Charvel only changed the shape and used their own version
and I don't agree with you on one point, that is Tbirds are a very "different" bass than all the P+J looking basses out there, but I own 6 P/J looking basses, so I never say this brand looks better/worse than the other brand...just different
Thanks for the info. I just think the combination of the T-Bird body, the shark inlays, the binding and the pointy headstock go together well to produce a very classy instrument. I own 3 fenders and have owned expensive vintage basses (61 and 66 P) I have also owned a Charvel 3b and I don't mind pointy headstocks, but that Jackson T-Bird is a work of art and certainly stands out from the majority of basses I have seen. Again IMHO
Jackson is one of those companys that (in my opinion) treats the bass in a very obvious secondary light.
I LOVE Jackson guitars (I own two) but their basses have always felt cheap and half-assed to me. If they made a bass that played and sounded as good as the USA guitar models, I'd jump on it in a second. The necks are superb on the USA geetards.
I LOVE Jackson guitars (I own two) but their basses have always felt cheap and half-assed to me. If they made a bass that played and sounded as good as the USA guitar models, I'd jump on it in a second. The necks are superb on the USA geetards.
very true, however, just go out and buy a lefty and get it refinished...Pretty.
I have a weakness for the old 1980s metal finishes. Unfortunately, none of these guys will produce lefties except in the custom shop... for tons of money.
every now and then you'll see a lefty C/J out there like the one I just found not too long ago to give my black 2b a sister and it would be a lot cheaper than the 3500-4000 they would charge to start from scratch.......
Never liked the neck shape on any jackson basses.
I have a jackson guitar though: a Kelly standard no. 00077, it's a nice guitar and I changed out the pickups with a paf in the bridge and a filtertron in the neck, but I never play the thing or any of my other guitars, I think I lend out my guitars more then actually play any of them any more. I picked up guitar to write parts for songs because I got sick of leaving it up to guitarist that **** around, so there is a part to learn v.s. screwing around. I know not all guitarists are like this and this is why now I don't have to play guitar in less I'm actually inspired to.
I have a jackson guitar though: a Kelly standard no. 00077, it's a nice guitar and I changed out the pickups with a paf in the bridge and a filtertron in the neck, but I never play the thing or any of my other guitars, I think I lend out my guitars more then actually play any of them any more. I picked up guitar to write parts for songs because I got sick of leaving it up to guitarist that **** around, so there is a part to learn v.s. screwing around. I know not all guitarists are like this and this is why now I don't have to play guitar in less I'm actually inspired to.
I don't enjoy the necks (or much of anything, except the pointy heads) on the new Jackson basses, but I love the old Jackson necks. The Concert V? A piece of art in my eyes! My CS Kelly is out of this world--nice, beefy neck, but still sleek. The most shreddy thing I've ever played and it sounds fantastic. And All the Charvel basses I've played, I've felt right at home on. But the newer basses...yeah they do all kinda feel like 2x4s to me
Sure--the basses are really secondary, but I love what I have/have played enough that it doesn't matter. I think it's good that they just kinda make basses as copies of their guitars. Who else makes basses that badass?
But the newer basses...yeah they do all kinda feel like 2x4s to me
I would say QC more than anything.
my matsuJazz has a really rounded bat neck, and if it would just bolt onto my epi-bird, i'd change it tomorrow cause I like it, just not for a 3 hour gig
then I'd have my first Fenderbird.
"ModelSeries" morphed into ConcertSeries neckthrus are specced the same, even on mine there is a noticeable difference in comparing bolt-on vs NT side by side on the same model.
I would assume this would apply to all the current stuff, but I just don't know.
and as a sidenote on the cracklefinishes, if I REALLY HAS TO HAVE ONE, it would be a tri-crackle, like this pair that one of the members on the JCF owns:
SHORT SCALE 6 STRING BASS with a trem already installed --kinda nice
shhhh......
( it still has guitar strings on it
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