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Vince a · May 28th, 2009, 05:02 PM

I'd leave that bass alone . . . they're good just like they are . . . if you change pickups and bridge, and add some expensive strings, you have more $$$ in parts than the bass is worth?

If you have to spend a few $$$ . . . try some medium priced strings (D'Addario Chromes ($23-$29) if you like flats, and maybe some GHS Boomers ($20) (lots of others too) for roundwounds . . . change the electronics to some good Fender stuff (maybe the same ones from a MIA Jazz bass) -volume/tone pots and caps . . . and don't forget the jack. Then get or do a really good setup with a nice action to it. The stock bridge is OK, as are the stock pups.

Amps . . . drive around to the stores and look for 'em . . . try them all out . . . don't forget to haggle the price with the salesman, as most stores will deal. A month or so ago, I saw a used Eden NC-210 combo amp (2x10 and 250watts, DI built in) marked at $500 . . . a guy offered $300, and he got it for $350 out-the-door! They're out there . . .

May 28th, 2009, 05:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Vince a Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 808	I'd leave that bass alone . . . they're good just like they are . . . if you change pickups and bridge, and add some expensive strings, you have more $$$ in parts than the bass is worth? If you have to spend a few $$$ . . . try some medium priced strings (D'Addario Chromes ($23-$29) if you like flats, and maybe some GHS Boomers ($20) (lots of others too) for roundwounds . . . change the electronics to some good Fender stuff (maybe the same ones from a MIA Jazz bass) -volume/tone pots and caps . . . and don't forget the jack. Then get or do a really good setup with a nice action to it. The stock bridge is OK, as are the stock pups. Amps . . . drive around to the stores and look for 'em . . . try them all out . . . don't forget to haggle the price with the salesman, as most stores will deal. A month or so ago, I saw a used Eden NC-210 combo amp (2x10 and 250watts, DI built in) marked at $500 . . . a guy offered $300, and he got it for $350 out-the-door! They're out there . . .