Our family has a mill that is from the 1800s … we never had an issue!
It’s also great to live in a mill.
You have options 
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I had that dream when I was young
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Probably yes, just get something you will use more often, like a headphone amp and a power bank 
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Upgrade day ? not really … but maybe I ordered a pickup today. 
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Maybe you’ll enlighten us what you possibly got? I mean if it were to happen
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nothing fancy. a Fender Pure Vintage 63. because somewhat I want to do a first hand comparison with the Fralin I currently have on my P.
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Good choice.
I have a Fralin Single Coil P going into my Bronco this weekend
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this will be a killer bass for sure. the Bronco is a true hidden gem.
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I like the idea of trying this. Normally .068 might start to be a little dark but in this case I think it might sound really good.
Another option might be to go to .068 and then switch to 500k pots to just have the option to brighten it up if you wanted to. That tone knob would give a lot of range.
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I would more see 250k pots and a 68nF cap
but everyone has to try to find the ideal values
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Until one day when you leave your house, get hit by one of the “wieken” and all you want to do is mod your bass…. 
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That’s my origin story
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Finished upgrading/modding Minty-Minty-Mint today!
This is a Harley Benton MV-4MSB short scale.
Upgrades:
1: Gotoh GB-707 tuners. Cut a aluminium pipe to make it fit.
2: Converted to fretless with veneer
3: Schaller S-Locks
4: 3M 2080 car wrap film to change color on pickguard and control plate
5: Active EMG PJX. The X model fits a short scale very well, cause of extended headroom
6: Gotoh 404SJ bridge, cause string-through option and top loading
7: Guyker string retainer, also top loading. It’s much easier to change strings.
8: threaded inserts for neck screws
9: Gotoh Battery Box 9V BB-04 (back side)
10: EMG VLPF active tone control
11: Schaller ST-Style Knobs
12: new output jack position
Strings: Daddario EXL220S, round wound (040-060-075-095)
It looked like this before:
How does it sound: unbelievable! I have nothing more to mod for this bass!
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UPGRADE!!! Well, maybe not your “typical” upgrade but……
Five years ago I purchased my Ibanez SR504E….
I have played this bass on covers, in bands, and in jams…. I have played country songs, church songs, and hard rock songs on it and loved every pluck of each of those four strings…. Such an easy bass to play with that fast thin neck…
THEN….
I started getting requests for songs that had me playing below the E string requiring me to detune more often…. This got to be a headache for me until….
I noticed a new Ibanez SR505E for sale at a local music store - an exact replica of my SR504E, only with that extra 5th string.
Having been so familiar with (and loving) how the 504 felt, sounded, and played, selling the 504 and purchasing the 505 only made sense - besides, I’ve still got plenty of 4 string bass’s that I use all the time anyway……
First thing is removing the stock strings to replace with chrome flats, apply several coats of oil to the body and neck, tighten all screws, and give it a good set up…… Now, just gotta train myself how to play on a bass with 5 strings!!..
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Lookin good
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This is Pink’s Hot - also finished! Again, it’s a Harley Benton MV-4MSB short scale.
This bass made me doubt my sexual orientation a little, but my girlfriend confirms it is still as expected
Upgrades:
1: Gotoh GB-707 tuners. Cut a aluminium pipe to make it fit.
2: Hipshot GB7 Bass Xtender
3: Schaller S-Locks
4: 3M 2080 car wrap film to change color on pickguard and control plate. You can’t see it in the pics, but without direct light it’s just a plain silvery grey. As soon as this material catches some direct light, it will sparkle in all kinds of colours…
5: Active EMG PX and 35TWX. The X model fits a short scale very well, cause of extended headroom. Yes, I had the bridge pickup cavity routed to convert the P/J to a P/H. I absolutely hate it that I could not do that myself 
6: Gotoh 404BO bridge, cause string-through option and top loading. Meanwhile, I prefer the 404SJ , cause I need to shorten the screws for the 404BO to set proper intonation. A real design flaw!
7: Guyker string retainer, also top loading. It’s much easier to change strings.
8: Threaded inserts for neck screws
9: Gotoh Battery Box 9V BB-04 (back side)
10: EMG VLPF active tone control
11: Schaller ST-Style Knobs
12: New output jack position
Strings: La Bella 760FS-S, flat wound (.045, .065, .085, .105)
It looked like this before:
How does it sound? Very sophisticated. It’s currently my favourite bass - don’t know if this is because of the flat wounds or cause of the P/H.
Again, I have nothing more to mod for this bass! (I’m lying a little, as I plan to replace the nut with an ABM 6240).
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Last one: Ronin- also finished! Of course, it’s a Harley Benton MV-4MSB short scale.
This is my bad bold black bass for playing in the park (as soon as it’s getting warmer).
Originally, it was supposed to be my travel bass too, but after @Wombat-metal inadvertently found a name for my little Blackstar (“Chucky”), I deciced to use that again (modded, of course). If something has a name, it gets personal(ity).
Upgrades:
1: Gotoh GB-707 tuners. Cut a aluminium pipe to make it fit.
2: Hipshot GB7 Bass Xtender
3: Schaller S-Locks
4: 3M 2080 car wrap film to change color on pickguard and control plate. In fact this is the “Barney” pickguard. I think it worked out quite nicely, despite the lack of power tools
5: 2x 35TWX. The X model fits a short scale very well, cause of extended headroom. Yes, I had the both pickup cavities routed to convert the P/J to a H/H.** The 35TWX can be toggled between singe and dual coil. That makes four different configs to play. I use both in dual coil mode mostly, as this is my “in yer face” bass.
6: Gotoh 404BO bridge, cause string-through option and top loading.
7: Guyker string retainer, also top loading. It’s much easier to change strings.
8: ABM 6240 adjustable brass nut. Love it!
9: Threaded inserts for neck screws
10: Gotoh Battery Box 9V BB-04 (back side)
11: EMG VLPF active tone control
12: Schaller ST-Style Knobs
13: New output jack position
Strings: ** Daddario EXL160S** round wound (.050-070-085-105). Somehow, I’m not so happy with them … since I used flatwounds.
It looked like this before:
How does it sound? MIGHTY!!! I still prefer Pink’s Hot, cause Ronin can be a little overwhelming. But I can use it to dominate my neighbours, in case it’s not clear who can be the loudest in this house
There’s nothing more to mod, so end of story!
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These all look great! I really like the black on black pickguard.
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Thanks!
I also prefer the black one. Though Pink’s Hot does some magic stuff as soon as the sun shines…
No sun:
Sun:
Flash:
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I love them. Nice and heavy, feels very smooth.
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