j-retro

  1. 2010 Custom Mailloux Jazz Bass Guitar (Handmade in Australia)

    2010 Custom Mailloux Jazz Bass Guitar (Handmade in Australia)

    Hi everyone, I've decided to move my 2 4 strings in favour of a 6 String, also selling a Fender Custom Shop Jaco. This is a handmade Jazz from Brisbane, Australia by Phil Mailloux who operates the OzBassForum. Specs: Alder Seafoam Jazz Body Maple Neck Cocobolo Rosewood Fretboard J- Retro...
  2. Parts Bass:PRICE LOWERED  Fender/J-Retro/fretless neck 4-STRING

    Parts Bass:PRICE LOWERED Fender/J-Retro/fretless neck 4-STRING

    I’ve moved from 34” to 32” scale so selling all the 34s. I believe the body is Fender MIM (picture of serial # attached). Neck: Pau Ferro lined fretless neck is WARMOTH. Very straight, truss rod excellent. Pickups: SCN Noiseless Electronics: EASTMAN J-Retro Tuners: GOTOH Resolites Bridge...
  3. C

    For Sale Parts Bass:PRICE LOWERED Fender/J-Retro/fretless neck 4-STRING

    I’ve moved from 34” to 32” scale so selling all the 34s. I believe the body is Fender MIM (picture of serial # attached). Neck: Pau Ferro lined fretless neck is WARMOTH. Very straight, truss rod excellent. Pickups: SCN Noiseless Electronics: EASTMAN J-Retro Tuners: GOTOH Resolites Bridge...
  4. TonyP-

    John East - Fender style instruments - Game changing

    Hello All, For my Fender style instruments John East has change the game for me. If you have not tried one give it a shot for sure. I just dove in hard.
  5. S

    John East Marcus Retro

    Title says it all, prefer for one with the push/pull knob vs the two switches.
  6. John East J-Tone preamp

    John East J-Tone preamp

    Selling my John East J-Tone preamp. This is a really excellent sounding preamp. Controls are stacked volume/blend, stacked bass/treble, and passive tone on a push/pull pot that switches the preamp to passive mode. The tone control is always in the circuit regardless of whether the preamp is...
  7. S

    SOLD John East J-Tone preamp

    Selling my John East J-Tone preamp. This is a really excellent sounding preamp. Controls are stacked volume/blend, stacked bass/treble, and passive tone on a push/pull pot that switches the preamp to passive mode. The tone control is always in the circuit regardless of whether the preamp is...
  8. John East J-Retro Deluxe - Black on Black

    John East J-Retro Deluxe - Black on Black

    9v preamp for Fender Deluxe-style basses with side-mounted jack. Price includes shipping in CONUS. Paypal only. US sales only. Purchased in November, 2017. Only used for a few months. It's been in the original box on a shelf ever since. Black knobs on black plate. Volume / Blend Pickups...
  9. andym888

    SOLD John East J-Retro Deluxe - Black on Black

    9v preamp for Fender Deluxe-style basses with side-mounted jack. Price includes shipping in CONUS. Paypal only. US sales only. Purchased in November, 2017. Only used for a few months. It's been in the original box on a shelf ever since. Black knobs on black plate. Volume / Blend Pickups...
  10. John East J-Retro Deluxe - Black on Black

    John East J-Retro Deluxe - Black on Black

    9v preamp for Fender Deluxe-style basses with side-mounted jack. Price includes shipping in CONUS. Paypal only. US sales only. Purchased in November, 2017. Only used for a few months. It's been in the original box on a shelf ever since. Black knobs on black plate. Volume / Blend Pickups...
  11. andym888

    SOLD John East J-Retro Deluxe - Black on Black

    9v preamp for Fender Deluxe-style basses with side-mounted jack. Price includes shipping in CONUS. Paypal only. US sales only. Purchased in November, 2017. Only used for a few months. It's been in the original box on a shelf ever since. Black knobs on black plate. Volume / Blend Pickups...
  12. Fender American Professional II Jazz Bass V

    Fender American Professional II Jazz Bass V

    Update Did some changes since I put it back up. Installed 9v gotoh battery box in the back for easier battery replacement and have installed a Sadowsky preamp. New Fender American Professional ll Jazz Bass Upgraded with Aguilar 60’s pickups, sadowsky preamp, and 9v gotoh battery box in the back...
  13. Seabassman84

    For Sale Fender American Professional II Jazz Bass V

    Update Did some changes since I put it back up. Installed 9v gotoh battery box in the back for easier battery replacement and have installed a Sadowsky preamp. New Fender American Professional ll Jazz Bass Upgraded with Aguilar 60’s pickups, sadowsky preamp, and 9v gotoh battery box in the back...
  14. Sadowsky 3-Knob Onboard Bass Preamp

    Sadowsky 3-Knob Onboard Bass Preamp

    You are looking at a gently used Sadowsky 3-knob Onboard Bass Preamp completely prewired system offering the same preamp as all Sadowsky Basses. It was installed in my 75 reissue Jazz bass and sounded phenomenal! However I am moving in a different direction so I’m letting this preamp go. Priced...
  15. Dezter

    SOLD Sadowsky 3-Knob Onboard Bass Preamp

    You are looking at a gently used Sadowsky 3-knob Onboard Bass Preamp completely prewired system offering the same preamp as all Sadowsky Basses. It was installed in my 75 reissue Jazz bass and sounded phenomenal! However I am moving in a different direction so I’m letting this preamp go. Priced...
  16. bluejayway82

    Upgrading the pre for Reggie Hamilton p/j

    Hi TBers, Looking to change out the pre as I'm looking for something with a tone-control, as I use it as more of a utility jack-of-all-trades type of bass. If I've left anything out of the poll then let me know! Please hit me up with opinions/ suggestions/ lasagna recipes. Who's using these...
  17. John East J-Retro Deluxe Preamp

    John East J-Retro Deluxe Preamp

    East J -Retro 01 Deluxe Jazz Bass Preamp 2017 Chrome Great sounding preamp - 3 way eq with mid-sweep. For jazz bass with jack on the side. Runs on 9 or 18v. Solderless install (except ground strap). $220 plus $15 shipping
  18. xposaune

    SOLD John East J-Retro Deluxe Preamp

    East J -Retro 01 Deluxe Jazz Bass Preamp 2017 Chrome Great sounding preamp - 3 way eq with mid-sweep. For jazz bass with jack on the side. Runs on 9 or 18v. Solderless install (except ground strap). $220 plus $15 shipping
  19. East J-Retro Deluxe

    East J-Retro Deluxe

    Excellent condition J-Retro Deluxe purchased last month. I changed directions and am going passive on this bass, so it's up for sale. $240 shipped. Four knobs, two switches. Volume/pan, treble (with pull boost)/bass, mid/mid freq selectric, passive tone knobs. Thanks
  20. M

    SOLD East J-Retro Deluxe

    Excellent condition J-Retro Deluxe purchased last month. I changed directions and am going passive on this bass, so it's up for sale. $240 shipped. Four knobs, two switches. Volume/pan, treble (with pull boost)/bass, mid/mid freq selectric, passive tone knobs. Thanks
  21. J-retro deluxe Pre

    J-retro deluxe Pre

    Selling my Jretro deluxe pre side mount jack was going to use it on a build but decided to go with something else. Asking $250 shipped CONUS. Price Drop $225 shipped CONUS.
  22. Seabassman84

    SOLD J-retro deluxe Pre

    Selling my Jretro deluxe pre side mount jack was going to use it on a build but decided to go with something else. Asking $250 shipped CONUS. Price Drop $225 shipped CONUS.
  23. Rev. Cornelius

    East J-Retro Pre-shape vs Flat Response

    I have been looking at the J-Retro for a while. Has anyone tried both the standard pre-shape and the flat response? Can the flat response dial in the pre-shape but not the other way around? I am looking to use this in a Jazz with Duncan Antiquities and pedalboard (comp, b3k, modulation, delay)...
  24. Squire 70s Modified

    Squire 70s Modified

    Hey Gang, Up for grabs my 1 year old 70 modified Squire Jazz Bass 5 string. I used it as a backup Bass. Mint condition. I did add a pickup cover and a J-retro preamp. Comes with a hard shell case. This bass sounds great asking $400 or best offer. James J
  25. Laklandlover

    SOLD Squire 70s Modified

    Hey Gang, Up for grabs my 1 year old 70 modified Squire Jazz Bass 5 string. I used it as a backup Bass. Mint condition. I did add a pickup cover and a J-retro preamp. Comes with a hard shell case. This bass sounds great asking $400 or best offer. James J
  26. Cmobe

    Dimarzio Ultra Jazz DP149 Pups and J-Retro 01 Pre Install, HELP!!!

    Hey there TB, I have a J-Retro 01 preamp that I installed in my MIA Fender Jazz Standard. It came with custom shop single coils and I'm replacing them with the Dimarzio's. However, the Dimarzio's have four wires (red, green, black and white) and the custom shops only had a black and a white. On...
  27. J-Retro Classic

    J-Retro Classic

    In great condition, only been in 1 bass. Ships in original box.
  28. darkbass

    No longer available J-Retro Classic

    In great condition, only been in 1 bass. Ships in original box.
  29. John East J-Retro OB Bass Preamp (used). $200 Shipped!

    John East J-Retro OB Bass Preamp (used). $200 Shipped!

    Works Great! Here some info J-RETRO 01 - J STYLE BASSES - BASS Thanks for looking!
  30. hook_off

    SOLD John East J-Retro OB Bass Preamp (used). $200 Shipped!

    Works Great! Here some info J-RETRO 01 - J STYLE BASSES - BASS Thanks for looking!
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    first time mod, how to install j-retro in squire vm jazz bass

    Hi all, hopefully someone here can help me to installed a j-retro preamp into my squire vm jazz bass. j-retro preamp by FamMan posted Jul 6, 2017 at 6:40 AM there is a green open wire which i don't know to connect with, my squire wiring has 3 other black wires besides the hot and cold from the...
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    first time mod, how to install j-retro in squire vm jazz bass

    Hi all, hopefully someone here can help me to installed a j-retro preamp into my squire vm jazz bass. j-retro preamp by FamMan posted Jul 6, 2017 at 6:40 AM there is a green open wire which i don't know to connect with, my squire wiring has 3 other black wires besides the hot and cold from the...
  33. 4strings4 life

    Best preamp pedal that permos like John East J-Retro onboard preamp?

    I've got John East's J Retro preamp's on my Fender J-Bass and my Lakland DJ4 and love them. I've got two other Fenders that don't have on-board preamps, I'd like to find a pedal that performs as nicely as the J Retro's do. Any suggestions?
  34. John East J-Retro

    John East J-Retro

    brand new uninstalled got it for a project that never happened 250 shipped
  35. slothlane

    SOLD John East J-Retro

    brand new uninstalled got it for a project that never happened 250 shipped
  36. John East J-Retro Preamp (Black)

    John East J-Retro Preamp (Black)

    I've decided to put my John East J-Retro preamp up for sale. The preamp is in mint condition and comes with the installation instructions and diagrams that originally were included with the preamp. I'm asking $225 shipped CONUS. Thanks for looking!
  37. pmckim87

    SOLD John East J-Retro Preamp (Black)

    I've decided to put my John East J-Retro preamp up for sale. The preamp is in mint condition and comes with the installation instructions and diagrams that originally were included with the preamp. I'm asking $225 shipped CONUS. Thanks for looking!
  38. jorgera

    John East J-Retro standard or DJ5 J-Retro

    looking for a J-retro crome email me or txt at 857 888 1067 Thanks J
  39. J-Retro 01 - $175, shipped

    J-Retro 01 - $175, shipped

    John East J-Retro 01........unused. Small scratch by the output jack, but otherwise in excellent+ condition. Just bought it, and realized it just won't fit in my custom-made Jazz bass, and I don't feel like routing it. Pretty sure it fits most all standard J types, though. $175, shipped and...
  40. JimFog

    SOLD J-Retro 01 - $175, shipped

    John East J-Retro 01........unused. Small scratch by the output jack, but otherwise in excellent+ condition. Just bought it, and realized it just won't fit in my custom-made Jazz bass, and I don't feel like routing it. Pretty sure it fits most all standard J types, though. $175, shipped and...