PJ Club

[dedpool1052]

It looks like the J is in the '60s jazz position. I think the J placement can vary between the '60s and '70s position. I know for a fact that it did on the old MIA hot-rod precisions. There were two versions, one with the J spaced @1-3/8" from the P and the other with the J spaced @1-3/4" from the P.

 

[CharlieC]

My Carvin PB4 is an awesome PJ!

 

[Malak the Mad]

Just found this on the GC used site for $250. I bought it without speaking to anyone. I'll call when they open and see what the deal is. Based on the picture it looks like it's missing one knob and the other two are unoriginal and the switch is missing it's cap, but if that's all that's wrong with it, $250 still seems low. We'll see.

Very nice! It's like metallic absinthe!! drool

I've seen similar ones floating around GC's used database from time to time, and in a number of different colors. This one really stands out to me as it's one of my girlfriend's favorite colors.

Hmm... I just noticed that. This was one of the most impulsive bass buys I've ever done. I opened used.guitarcenter.com when I got to work just like I always do and saw this. If I love it, then that jazz neck is gonna have to go and it'll get my maple board American Standard p neck, assuming it fits.

If it's a Jazz-spec'd neck, I call first-dibs if you're gonna sell it…doubly-so if it's sporting the curvier, 7.25"-vintage radius many Japanese-made carry!

Here's the one I play. Got another (Black Squier with black headstock and mirror pickguard) that is sadly collecting dust. Okay well bittersweet maybe.

Ooh! Post a pic or two of it! I have a personal fondness for the Standard Series P-Bass Specials, especially the black & chrome, pewter and ProTone models.

 

[Double E]

Some really nice PJ's posted lately!

If anyone wants a number...speak up! I don't assume someone wants a number just cuz they post a pic.

 

[.BumeStik.]

I'll take a Number, if y'all don't mind my Cheapy.

Already have the Seymour Duncan SPB-3 Quarter Pounders I am gonna put in it for the P and J spots.​

 

[Double E]

Lovely bass @.BumeStik. ! You got #132.

Anyone else wanting a number just say the word!

In my reign as admin there will be but two rules to comply with in order to become a member:

1. You must post a picture of your bass with a PJ pickup configuration, any body style as long as it has a split p and a single coil.
2. You must ask for a number in the post (no need to send me a private message). If you post a pic but don't ask for a number, I'll assume you don't want one.

All members are members for life unless they ask to be removed.

P/J CLUB

1. Gorn Captain
2. SunnBass
3. snyderz
4. Doctor K
5. wild4oldcars
6. StereoPlayer
7. Luckydog
8. Malak the Mad
9. Fernando Costa
10. GBassNorth
11. Double E
12. Grateful
13. Rocken17
14. Atomic Cow
15. ExaltBass
16. Rip Topaz
17. dedpool1052
18. ambissonnett
19. Apolicious
20. brokenstoned
21. DocGeorge
22. JIO
23. frankieC
24. DerekW
25. bassthumpersf
26. jdy
27. JimmyM
28. Classic69
29. khutch
30. kzr750r1
31. Giorgetto
32. srcTW
33. theNecatoR
34. spiritbass
35. wyleeboxer
36. psp742
37. zacmac
38. AndyMan
39. Technotitclan
40. RedMoses
41. Jiker75
42. Shanebo
43. Templar
44. ebozz
45. rujulian
46. KeithAlanK
47. God’s Favorite Bass
48. topcat2069
49. inframan
50. CTC564
51. Bassbubble11
52. Classic69
53. makaspar
54. Charley Umbria
55. BassHappy
56. Maxdusty
57. mouthmw
58. MAJOR METAL
59. Jamesray740
60. wolfmancharlie
61. Damonjames
62. monkeybass68
63. rujulian
64. dave_bass5
65. Down_Low
66. Amara
67. Doug Parent
68. StereoPlayer
69. reddog
70. LagBox
71. Coolhandjjl
72. brenner182
73. newyorkiddo
74. FacelessBeard
75. A-Step-Towards
76. IanA
77. RedHotFuzz
78. atomicdog
79. Just Fingered
80. chuck norriss
81. pinz
82. Chef
83. Hank Scorpio
84. NorCal Dog
85. devinp17
86. Fxpmusic
87. bass_case
88. Instagator
89. mojomike001
90. MasterMonkeyMan
91. Sputnik Monroe
92. Smallequestrian
93. TimWatson
94. Ken J
95. Awesomesauce57
96. reddavid
97. Haji
98. pgolliher
99. Gyver
100. bray101
101. jamersonburton
102. peterpalmieri
103. Maxdusty
104. moishelichtfuss
105. tomersg
106. Grand Moff Tim
107. Thornton Davis
108. StrangerDanger
109. tastybasslines
110. ResponseRx
111. CrashGordon
112. Thebrownarrow
113. nilpla
114. Fuzmaster
115. Back2Bass
116. Dgl44
117. bassmusic17
118. mrb327
119. MSGNoff
120. jstar
121. OutToPlayJazz
122. Icculus
123. tangentmusic
124. dewbass4
125. Dave Hostetler
126. AuBassMan
127. Tbone76
128. AnalogKid4003
129. Flashgod
130. Shardik
131. gunlak
132. .BumeStik.

 

[.BumeStik.]

Thank You, Double E.

 

[Kirk Bryant]

1) 80s Fender MIJ Precision Lyte Charcoal sparkle with mods. Fodera 3 band preamp and Bart's. One of my main go to's.
2). 80s Fender MIJ Precision "Cowpoke" Bass, Red, stock.
3). Ibanez Mikro with mods. DIMarzios' and Hipshot Ultralites.
4). Rummian Custom Koa Fretless 4 w/DIMarzios and Ebony board. My main fretless.

Number please!

 

[And I]

I would like a number please. And I will post a pic of the black/black/chrome squier soon!

 

[Double E]

@And I , you are now #133! I dig your LBP PJ! Looking forward to seeing the Squier posted as well.

Anyone else wanting a number just say the word!

In my reign as admin there will be but two rules to comply with in order to become a member:

1. You must post a picture of your bass with a PJ pickup configuration, any body style as long as it has a split p and a single coil.
2. You must ask for a number in the post (no need to send me a private message). If you post a pic but don't ask for a number, I'll assume you don't want one.

All members are members for life unless they ask to be removed.

P/J CLUB

1. Gorn Captain
2. SunnBass
3. snyderz
4. Doctor K
5. wild4oldcars
6. StereoPlayer
7. Luckydog
8. Malak the Mad
9. Fernando Costa
10. GBassNorth
11. Double E
12. Grateful
13. Rocken17
14. Atomic Cow
15. ExaltBass
16. Rip Topaz
17. dedpool1052
18. ambissonnett
19. Apolicious
20. brokenstoned
21. DocGeorge
22. JIO
23. frankieC
24. DerekW
25. bassthumpersf
26. jdy
27. JimmyM
28. Classic69
29. khutch
30. kzr750r1
31. Giorgetto
32. srcTW
33. theNecatoR
34. spiritbass
35. wyleeboxer
36. psp742
37. zacmac
38. AndyMan
39. Technotitclan
40. RedMoses
41. Jiker75
42. Shanebo
43. Templar
44. ebozz
45. rujulian
46. KeithAlanK
47. God’s Favorite Bass
48. topcat2069
49. inframan
50. CTC564
51. Bassbubble11
52. Classic69
53. makaspar
54. Charley Umbria
55. BassHappy
56. Maxdusty
57. mouthmw
58. MAJOR METAL
59. Jamesray740
60. wolfmancharlie
61. Damonjames
62. monkeybass68
63. rujulian
64. dave_bass5
65. Down_Low
66. Amara
67. Doug Parent
68. StereoPlayer
69. reddog
70. LagBox
71. Coolhandjjl
72. brenner182
73. newyorkiddo
74. FacelessBeard
75. A-Step-Towards
76. IanA
77. RedHotFuzz
78. atomicdog
79. Just Fingered
80. chuck norriss
81. pinz
82. Chef
83. Hank Scorpio
84. NorCal Dog
85. devinp17
86. Fxpmusic
87. bass_case
88. Instagator
89. mojomike001
90. MasterMonkeyMan
91. Sputnik Monroe
92. Smallequestrian
93. TimWatson
94. Ken J
95. Awesomesauce57
96. reddavid
97. Haji
98. pgolliher
99. Gyver
100. bray101
101. jamersonburton
102. peterpalmieri
103. Maxdusty
104. moishelichtfuss
105. tomersg
106. Grand Moff Tim
107. Thornton Davis
108. StrangerDanger
109. tastybasslines
110. ResponseRx
111. CrashGordon
112. Thebrownarrow
113. nilpla
114. Fuzmaster
115. Back2Bass
116. Dgl44
117. bassmusic17
118. mrb327
119. MSGNoff
120. jstar
121. OutToPlayJazz
122. Icculus
123. tangentmusic
124. dewbass4
125. Dave Hostetler
126. AuBassMan
127. Tbone76
128. AnalogKid4003
129. Flashgod
130. Shardik
131. gunlak
132. .BumeStik.
133. And I

 

[dewbass4]

How are Seymour Duncan PJ pickups? Generally well regarded? More modern sounding or more old school?

I think tone is totally dependent on which of the Duncan pups you choose. My PJ has the SPB1 (classic 57 P sound) and STK-J1B (vintage Jazz bride sound without the noise). The SPB1 is hotter than the STK-J1B so I keep the P pup set low. I've used this setup with flats for about 12 years and love the vintage vibe. But, if I were to do another PJ build I might try the Hot Stack STK-J2B for better balance with the P raised.
Maybe someone using SPB3 quarter pounders could chime in about the tone of the hot Duncans. I'm certain their tone is different from the vintage tone I was after.

 

[Gorn]

I think tone is totally dependent on which of the Duncan pups you choose. My PJ has the SPB1 (classic 57 P sound) and STK-J1B (vintage Jazz bride sound without the noise). The SPB1 is hotter than the STK-J1B so I keep the P pup set low. I've used this setup with flats for about 12 years and love the vintage vibe. But, if I were to do another PJ build I might try the Hot Stack STK-J2B for better balance with the P raised.
Maybe someone using SPB3 quarter pounders could chime in about the tone of the hot Duncans. I'm certain their tone is different from the vintage tone I was after.

I don't know which they are, or if they're SD at all. The bass just got delivered to my job but I won't open it till I get home. In the picture it looks like they say Seymour Duncan, but I'll know for sure later.

 

[Gorn]

Also, does anyone know what those straplocks are? Is the strap part attached to them?

 

[dewbass4]

Also, does anyone know what those straplocks are? Is the strap part attached to them?

My guess on the strap lock is a Schaller/Fender type.
Keep in mind not all Duncan pickup have a logo printed on the cover. On mine the SPB1 is plain black, the STK-J1B has the Basslines logo.

 

[Gorn]

Basslines and a Gotoh bridge. I wasn't inpressed at first. But after a neck shim, raising the pickups, and Sunbeams in my preferred super duper light gauges (30-85), it's a beast. I even like the neck. Jazz width at the nut but it's nice and chunky front to back. The electronics are nice and quiet. Even the solo'd bridge isn't weak or noisy. Are these single coil?

The only issue is the thing stinks. It stinks real bad. The previous owner must've been a heavy smoker.

 

[Gorn]

 

[dewbass4]

Basslines and a Gotoh bridge. I wasn't inpressed at first. But after a neck shim, raising the pickups, and Sunbeams in my preferred super duper light gauges (30-85), it's a beast. I even like the neck. Jazz width at the nut but it's nice and chunky front to back. The electronics are nice and quiet. Even the solo'd bridge isn't weak or noisy. Are these single coil?

The only issue is the thing stinks. It stinks real bad. The previous owner must've been a heavy smoker.

Nice bass. I know a local player who used to own a fretless model that looked very similar (his had a little green tint to the body color). Stock it played and sounded very good. Looks like yours may have an aftermarket bridge.

If the bridge pup is a Duncan bassline and totally quiet when soloed, it's one of the stacked humbucker models. Sorry but I don't know if they are marked so you can identify which one it is. Guess you could pull the pup and look for some number, count the number of wires or put an ohm meter on it, then check the Duncan web site for details.

As a nonsmoker I understand the "smell" issue. Recently when playing in smoking clubs I've had good luck removing the smoke odor from basses using "Mr. Clean antibacterial spray citrus light with febreze". Spray a little on a clean soft rag and wipe down the everything but the metal parts and strings/fretboard. Then using a different clean cloth apply your favorite guitar polish to body and back of neck (I like lemon pledge... yeah yeah let the flame wars begin, but I've used lemon pledge on finished basses since the late 60's with no issues, it also helps protect from the smoke smell). For smokey cases/gig bags, I used to let them stand open in the garage (or back yard in the sunshine) for a several days, now I spay them lightly with Febreze and let them sit open in the garage over night. Hope this helps and enjoy the new bass.

 

[Gorn]

Nice bass. I know a local player who used to own a fretless model that looked very similar (his had a little green tint to the body color). Stock it played and sounded very good.

If the bridge pup is a Duncan bassline and totally quiet when soloed, it's one of the stacked humbucker models. Sorry but I don't know if they are marked so you can identify which one it is. Guess you could pull the pup and look for some number, count the number of wires or put an ohm meter on it, then check the Duncan web site for details.

As a nonsmoker I understand the "smell" issue. Recently when playing in smoking clubs I've had good luck removing the smoke odor from basses using "Mr. Clean antibacterial spray citrus light with febreze". Spray a little on a clean soft rag and wipe down the everything but the metal parts and strings/fretboard. Then using a different clean cloth apply your favorite guitar polish to body and back of neck (I like lemon pledge... yeah yeah let the flame wars begin, but I've used lemon pledge on finished basses since the late 60's with no issues, it also helps protect from the smoke smell). For smokey cases/gig bags, I used to let them stand open in the garage (or back yard in the sunshine) for a several days, now I spay them lightly with Febreze and let them sit open in the garage over night. Hope this helps and enjoy the new bass.

Thanks. I'm a former smoker (a year and a half tobacco free after 15 years of sucking down that poison), but even when I smoked, cigarette stink grossed me out. I never smoked indoors and never in my house or around my basses. The bass is filthy in addition to stinking, so it needs a good cleaning anyway.

 

[DerekW]

That's a steal for $250.


I'll give you $255 right now!
Cash money! Lol

 

[Gorn]

That's a steal for $250.


I'll give you $255 right now!
Cash money! Lol

Ha. Not gonna happen. Despite being filthy and smelling awful and having been beat to hell, it's a keeper. Guitar center is stupid. These never last on the used site and they coulda sold it for twice as much. Even in this condition.