Precision or Jazz

[lilboo77]

I would think about the G&L L-2000 - Jazz tones - Precision tones - Stingray tones - and G&L tones. In a way it is a Fender as well.............

Jazz - More available stock tones - Lighter - Slimmer / Faster Neck

Precision - The bass that started it all.............

 

[lilboo77]

Shielding: The control cavity of almost every instrument made is not shielded. You basically put copper foil everywhere that it's needed in the control cavity / back of the pickguard / under bridge - then rewire to a star ground instead of a loop ground and if you did everything correctly your bass will not hum excessively!!!!!!

 

[modulus603]

Well does have to be shielde by a professional or should i attempt it ??

 

[geoffkhan]

Personally I like the jazz over precision. Unless you're trying to get a really retro funk tone out of the precision, I would advise the jazz for its smooth, versatile tone.

 

[lilboo77]

Well does have to be shielde by a professional or should i attempt it ??

It isn't hard if you are handy with a soldering iron and can follow directions. The following site has good articles on shielding and wiring basics: http://www.guitarnuts.com/index.php
I realize this is a guitar site, if anyone knows of a bass site like this; I imagine it would benifit all of us.


I used his article on shielding a Telecaster and had great results, but I have been around electronics and the like most of my adult life - Electrician - Electrical Lineman - Computer Tech - Network Cabeling Tech.

 

[modulus603]

I will see if the web site helps....the only time i used a soldering iron was to make a science project like a year back!!

 

[Joe Turski]

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