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Tools for the Task: J-Bass-Style Replacement Pickups
January 14, 2019
Reward yourself and your Jazz or J-style bass by conjuring up a new (or old) voice through a set of replacement pickups.
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Marco N1 Review
October 17, 2018
A handbuilt take on the J-style formula brings modern touches to the table, yet has a price reminiscent of yesteryear.
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DIY: No-Brainer Mods!
April 17, 2018
How to transform four affordable axes—a Gretsch Jet Club, an Epiphone Les Paul SL, and a Squier Vintage Modified Jag and Precision bass—into absolute gems.
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NAMM '18 - Xotic Guitars XJ Pro, XJC, XSC 1 & XTC
January 28, 2018
The XSC and XTC guitars, and a J-inspired bass, join the company’s hand-built California Classic line. Plus, the new Japan-made Pro Vintage Bass and a mini, refined, limited-edition version of the popular Andy Timmons signature BB Preamp.
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Fender American Professional Jazz Bass Review
May 22, 2017
A refresh of one of the most iconic bass designs brings some new flavor for the modern player, but keeps its Jazz soul intact.
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La Bella Olinto PJ Review
November 23, 2015
A handcrafted P/J-style bass that nods to both past and present.
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Dean Zelinsky Guitars Mule Bass Review
October 19, 2015
A unique new take on the J-bass formula.
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Quick Hit: Shredneck Z-Series Review
January 12, 2015
A wee bass with plenty of thump designed for easy travel.
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Brubaker JXB Standard Review
December 8, 2014
A respected luthier’s take on the classic J-style recipe—with added modern flavor.
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Summer NAMM '14 - La Bella Olinto Bass Demo
August 7, 2014
The La Bella family introduces a handmade 4-string model that was made in their Lower East Side shop.
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Vintage Vault: 1966 Fender Jazz Bass in Firemist Silver
November 14, 2013
Leo Fender’s second revolutionary bass guitar design—in a rare custom color.
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Aguilar Announces The AG 5P-60 and AG 5P/J-HC Precision/Jazz Bass Pickup Sets
August 23, 2013
The AG 5P/J-HC set brings together matched five-string Precision and Jazz-style pickups including Aguilar’s AG 5P-60 P-Bass pickup and an AG 5J-HC bridge pickup.
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Sandberg Electra TT4 Bass Review
June 29, 2013
A J-style that offers a lot of the features Sandberg is famous for but at a more wallet-friendly price.
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Fender Expands Cabronita, Standard, and Classic Series for Spring 2013
May 3, 2013
New instruments feature popular designs, and upgraded tops and period correct finishes
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Drew & Sebastian Guitars
July 19, 2011
Graham Drew, master luthier at Drew & Sebastian Guitars in Virginia, says his company offers various options for every detail on their instruments, all the way down to how the pickups are wound.
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Video Review - Lakland AJ-44 Bass
April 19, 2011
PG's Dan Berkowitz talks and plays through his latest review -- Lakland 44-AJ Bass.
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The Resurrection of Uncle Bookie's Stacker
December 21, 2010
In this installment, we’ll look at what went into resurrecting and restoring the Stack Knob Jazz bass owned by Walter “Uncle Bookie” Booker.
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Revisiting the ’60s: Precision or Jazz?
August 17, 2010
The differences and similarities of vintage P- and J-basses are discussed.
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1977 Fender Jazz Bass
July 20, 2010
Created in 1960 as a mellower alternative to the seminal Fender Precision bass, the Fender Jazz bass has created a musical legacy all its own
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Rudy's Music - Rudy Visits Roger Sadowksy's Shop
July 9, 2010
PG's Adam Moore is On Location in New York City where he hangs with Robert Kantor and Rudy Pensa as all three tour Roger Sadowsky's shop. In this segment, we get check out some of Sadowsky's 4- and 5-string basses, old-school influenced archtop and semi-hollow body guitars.
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