idlebasschrome
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Got a ‘84/85 JB45 a couple weeks ago & i have fallen for it. Lol
I only record with it & so far it’s been great... but the output is a tad low. Not unbearable at all, but I’m wondering if putting new pick ups would be a benefit? I already like the tone a lot & don’t want to lose that. Everything’s still original - it’s a 64 copy & a heavy one, but it sounds/plays beautifully - the quality just knocks a lot of the stuff we get today out of the park. If anyone had any experience doing so that’s be great. Would love to try some Nordstrands. Something like the np5 but for jazz if those even exist... fender new noiseless jazz pickups sound cool, too.
Would changing pots help instead? Don’t wanna go too crazy, but may wanna try to do some shielding & do all this at one time.
Also think I have to eventually replace the tuners BC I could see them slipping as time wears on. Also need a new bridge as the original saddles have seen better days.
Glad I made the jump & think im officially a fanboy. Need to find a lefty hard puncher next :/
Thx & be well
I only record with it & so far it’s been great... but the output is a tad low. Not unbearable at all, but I’m wondering if putting new pick ups would be a benefit? I already like the tone a lot & don’t want to lose that. Everything’s still original - it’s a 64 copy & a heavy one, but it sounds/plays beautifully - the quality just knocks a lot of the stuff we get today out of the park. If anyone had any experience doing so that’s be great. Would love to try some Nordstrands. Something like the np5 but for jazz if those even exist... fender new noiseless jazz pickups sound cool, too.
Would changing pots help instead? Don’t wanna go too crazy, but may wanna try to do some shielding & do all this at one time.
Also think I have to eventually replace the tuners BC I could see them slipping as time wears on. Also need a new bridge as the original saddles have seen better days.
Glad I made the jump & think im officially a fanboy. Need to find a lefty hard puncher next :/
Thx & be well