john east

  1. Souped up Sire V5 24
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    For sale Souped up Sire V5 24

    I spent a lot of money on getting this bass souped up, but I’ve noticed that my pedal, preamp, and amp set up seems to favor passive and 2 band preamp basses, or more So, I favor passive and two band active basses for my set ups. Plays great feels great, sounds pretty awesome, the John East...
    $850.00
  2. John East P Retro Preamp with black pick guard

    For sale John East P Retro Preamp with black pick guard

    Shipped CONUS only PayPal No trades Free Shipping Any Questions please DM me For sale is my John East P Retro preamp. add an active preamp with a self contained rechargeable LiPo battery to almost any Precision style bass. This preamp permits both active and passive modes, and requires no...
    $265.00
  3. 2010 Custom Mailloux Jazz Bass Guitar (Handmade in Australia)
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    For sale 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...
    $1,400.00
  4. John East J-Retro 01 Deluxe
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    For sale John East J-Retro 01 Deluxe

    John East J-Retro 01 Deluxe preamp, minty new in its original packaging. Never been used or put in a bass, so your preamp will be pristine and fresh, not having ever been in somebody else's dirty bass insides. :vomit: A Little One-Man Play in 1 Sad Act: Lights come up. We are in a dark...
    $225.00
  5. scubaduba

    Wanted John East chrome knobs

    I'm looking for 5 non-stacked chrome John East knobs. Have some you can spare? Drop me a PM. Thanks!
  6. scubaduba

    Wanted John East Knobs

    I'm looking for some black John East knobs. The kind that come on the Unipre and other East preamps.
  7. John East J-Retro Deluxe (Fender Style Knobs)
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    For sale John East J-Retro Deluxe (Fender Style Knobs)

    John East J-Retro 01 Deluxe ordered and installed in February of 2023. It was uninstalled a month later due to a preference for passive electronics in that particular Fender bass. It’s in excellent condition, and will come with the original packaging and documents. $215 shipped to Con US...
    $215.00
  8. idoker

    SOLD John East J-Retro Deluxe (Fender Style Knobs)

    John East J-Retro 01 Deluxe ordered and installed in February of 2023. It was uninstalled a month later due to a preference for passive electronics in that particular Fender bass. It’s in excellent condition, and will come with the original packaging and documents. $215 shipped to Con US...
  9. 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.
  10. John East J-Tone 2 Band Bass Preamp
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    For sale John East J-Tone 2 Band Bass Preamp

    I purchased this preamp in May and I am only selling because I went back to passive on my bass and I already have another bass with a John East preamp in it. It is basically new with original packaging. Price includes shipping in the Conus.
    $150.00
  11. FenderCharles

    SOLD John East J-Tone 2 Band Bass Preamp

    I purchased this preamp in May and I am only selling because I went back to passive on my bass and I already have another bass with a John East preamp in it. It is basically new with original packaging. Price includes shipping in the Conus.
  12. A

    Fender Ultra Preamp and Pickup Upgrades

    Just bought an Ultra Jazz and I love it. For me, it’s the most comfortable bass I’ve ever played and has a lot of tonal options. However, I’m always looking to make something perfect…. Curious is anyone here has upgraded the pickups and/or preamp with positive results? I do like the sound as is...
  13. Lakland Skyline Darryl Jones DJ5 w/ East Preamp
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    For sale Lakland Skyline Darryl Jones DJ5 w/ East Preamp

    2017 DJ5 in excellent shape, with the stock (Hanson) pickups with a John East J-Tone preamp (V/V, B/T, passive tone control/passive). Sounds completely awesome, but I have too many J basses right now, and it's just not getting played much. Details: -Standard Lakland specs (19mm / 35" scale)...
    $1,300.00
  14. GrooveDaddy

    SOLD Lakland Skyline Darryl Jones DJ5 w/ East Preamp

    2017 DJ5 in excellent shape, with the stock (Hanson) pickups with a John East J-Tone preamp (V/V, B/T, passive tone control/passive). Sounds completely awesome, but I have too many J basses right now, and it's just not getting played much. Details: -Standard Lakland specs (19mm / 35" scale)...
  15. Conklin Bill Dickens 7 string w/bass mute, John East Pre

    For sale Conklin Bill Dickens 7 string w/bass mute, John East Pre

    I've had this a while. My main bass for years. Pleked by the famous Bay Area luthier Gary Brawer. Shipping extra calculated from Northern CA Bag optional. No trades. I'm thinning the herd.
    $1,800.00
  16. taowin

    For Sale Conklin Bill Dickens 7 string w/bass mute, John East Pre

    I've had this a while. My main bass for years. Pleked by the famous Bay Area luthier Gary Brawer. Shipping extra calculated from Northern CA Bag optional. No trades. I'm thinning the herd.
  17. Evan38109

    OBD: G&L ASAT Gets a John East Preamp

    I like the New Bass Day threads, but...how about an Old Bass Day? What about that bass you stopped picking up that just got a new lease on life? I've been letting my old G&L ASAT gather dust for years while I've been playing my P-style basses, an SB-1 and now a Matador. I'm digging the blend of...
  18. Overwater Custom P/J 31" Short Scale
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    For sale Overwater Custom P/J 31" Short Scale

    Recently picked up this awesome short scale bass here...but life comes at you fast sometimes so I need to let this one go and recoup some of the funds for expenses. Price is insured/shipped in the CONUS. If you're elsewhere get in touch and we'll sort out exact shipping to you. Some details...
    $1,800.00
  19. benjobass

    SOLD Overwater Custom P/J 31" Short Scale

    Recently picked up this awesome short scale bass here...but life comes at you fast sometimes so I need to let this one go and recoup some of the funds for expenses. Price is insured/shipped in the CONUS. If you're elsewhere get in touch and we'll sort out exact shipping to you. Some details...
  20. Mwahh mwahh MWAHHH! Butterscotch fretless beauty!
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    For sale Mwahh mwahh MWAHHH! Butterscotch fretless beauty!

    You guys know by now that I usually have cool basses. Unfortunately, a bass just being cool is not enough to keep it around if I'm not playing it. And in the case of fretless, I'm almost never playing it, so I'm not sure why I always insist on having a fretless. I guess I hold out the hope that...
    $1,099.00
  21. TimBosby

    No longer available Mwahh mwahh MWAHHH! Butterscotch fretless beauty!

    You guys know by now that I usually have cool basses. Unfortunately, a bass just being cool is not enough to keep it around if I'm not playing it. And in the case of fretless, I'm almost never playing it, so I'm not sure why I always insist on having a fretless. I guess I hold out the hope that...
  22. ELG60

    NBD- Japanese Geddy Lee

    I bought this from a fellow TB'er back in September, but acquiring the parts (particularly the John East preamp) took months. I finally got the bass back from Mick at Tampa Guitar Repair and Mo at Mo Colors yesterday afternoon on my way home from work. Mo painted the headstock black and added a...
  23. TonyP-

    NBD Mike Lull M5V - Roasted, John East & Nordstrand

    Hey Gang, Here is my latest from the Lull camp… My Inca Silver M5V for those times I need a full bodied straight up Jazz. -Roasted Maple, vintage frets -Ash Body -35” scale -John East J Deluxe preamp -Nordstrand NJ5s and you can really hear that single sound growl.
  24. DEAL! John East J Retro 01 Jazz Bass Preamp
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    For sale DEAL! John East J Retro 01 Jazz Bass Preamp

    I bought this here on TB the other day, and I don’t know how to install it. The prior owner said he had soldered to the posts at the end. I’m not comfortable with that. SOLD - John East J Retro I don’t really need it, so if you know what this is and can use it - great. I’ll sell it for...
    $125.00
  25. Sands

    SOLD DEAL! John East J Retro 01 Jazz Bass Preamp

    I bought this here on TB the other day, and I don’t know how to install it. The prior owner said he had soldered to the posts at the end. I’m not comfortable with that. SOLD - John East J Retro I don’t really need it, so if you know what this is and can use it - great. I’ll sell it for...
  26. Sands

    Model Js and J Retro 01 preamp - installation guidance?

    Has anyone tried this matchup? I’ve got the Model Js installed as DiMarzio suggests, and you might know it’s not a typical Jazz Bass wiring scheme. So, now I have a J Retro 01 pre amp, and I am wondering if - hoping there is someone with experience with these Model Js and the J Retro 01 and...
  27. S

    Wanted John East Marcus Retro

    Title says it all, prefer for one with the push/pull knob vs the two switches.
  28. Nsoderstrom

    Issue with John East Mid Sweep 01 and OBP3

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone could help with this issue- I have a bass that has an Aguilar OBP3 preamp installed, as well as a John East Mid Sweep 01 (so it has two mid boost/cut knobs). I’m using 18v to power the preamp and the East mid sweep, but the batteries get drained even when the...
  29. BassinCT

    output jack: contact pressure

    I have an output jack that may need to be replaced, but I first wanted to get some input from those who do repairs on electronics. A few months ago, I heard a loud pop produced when my leg made contact with the connector in the side-mounted jack. It seemed as if the contact pressure against the...
  30. Selim

    John East J-tone and Alleva Coppolo preamps

    I have 2 Fender jazz basses fitted with Alleva Coppolo pickups and I use a stomp box version of Jimmy Coppolo's preamp with them. I've found that the A/C pickups and preamp work really well together (which makes sense since they were designed and built by the same person). I've read a lot of...
  31. John East J-Tone (Vol/Vol Version) Like New!
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    For sale John East J-Tone (Vol/Vol Version) Like New!

    Selling a like new, will be delivered in box with all the original paperwork, John East J-Tone Preamp. Price is 175 shipped via a Paypal friends payment. Not seeking trades for this. Thanks
    $175.00
  32. gt96g

    SOLD John East J-Tone (Vol/Vol Version) Like New!

    Selling a like new, will be delivered in box with all the original paperwork, John East J-Tone Preamp. Price is 175 shipped via a Paypal friends payment. Not seeking trades for this. Thanks
  33. John East J-Tone Vol-Vol Version (Damaged but still functional, will work with single pickup bass))
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    For sale John East J-Tone Vol-Vol Version (Damaged but still functional, will work with single pickup bass))

    Please read ad carefully! So, I had to send a bass back to a manufacturer for repair and made the mistake of not removing this preamp first. Upon getting it back the top volume knob was snapped off. Thanks for that Fedex. :rollno: Anyway, what I have hear is a great opportunity for someone to...
    $80.00
  34. gt96g

    SOLD John East J-Tone Vol-Vol Version (Damaged but still functional, will work with single pickup bass))

    Please read ad carefully! So, I had to send a bass back to a manufacturer for repair and made the mistake of not removing this preamp first. Upon getting it back the top volume knob was snapped off. Thanks for that Fedex. :rollno: Anyway, what I have hear is a great opportunity for someone to...
  35. John East J-Tone (Vol-Blend Version)
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    For sale John East J-Tone (Vol-Blend Version)

    This preamp is about a month old and like new, decided to go in a different direction with the bass it was in. These are sold out in the two US East dealers that I know of. Preamp will also ship with the extra factory tone caps. Controls are Vol/Blend stacked, Treb/Bass Stacked, Passive tone.
    $175.00
  36. gt96g

    SOLD John East J-Tone (Vol-Blend Version)

    This preamp is about a month old and like new, decided to go in a different direction with the bass it was in. These are sold out in the two US East dealers that I know of. Preamp will also ship with the extra factory tone caps. Controls are Vol/Blend stacked, Treb/Bass Stacked, Passive tone.
  37. John East P Retro
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    For sale John East P Retro

    John East P Retro bass preamp designed for Precision style basses. John East no longer produces these and very seldom do you find one for sale. This is in great condition. The P-Retro is simple but flexible active/passive bass preamp equaliser which offers huge tonal variation to one of the most...
    $165.00
  38. VinnyC

    SOLD John East P Retro

    John East P Retro bass preamp designed for Precision style basses. John East no longer produces these and very seldom do you find one for sale. This is in great condition. The P-Retro is simple but flexible active/passive bass preamp equaliser which offers huge tonal variation to one of the most...
  39. ACG John East EQ-01 filter preamp
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    For sale ACG John East EQ-01 filter preamp

    PLEASE READ ALL: Up for sale is an ACG John East EQ-01 filter preamp that has some quirks, so you could use this as-is depending on your application or you could fix it if you're good with active preamps and mini pcb type electronics (too small for me to take on). I had this in my Guild...
    $100.00
  40. mellowgerman

    SOLD ACG John East EQ-01 filter preamp

    PLEASE READ ALL: Up for sale is an ACG John East EQ-01 filter preamp that has some quirks, so you could use this as-is depending on your application or you could fix it if you're good with active preamps and mini pcb type electronics (too small for me to take on). I had this in my Guild...