I’ll do pictures, but probably tomorrow
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This is nothing, man. I blew up my favorite preamp because I blind-plugged it into the 18V out and didn’t notice because it worked… for a while.
I accidentally ordered the wrong tube and am now struggling to sell it, because I spaced on my headphone amp having changed tubes between models. But this is just adding insult to injury as I sold the amp already for a hefty loss, because it turns out I didn’t need it due to my mixer being designed for the headphones I bought the amp for anyway.
I stupidly bought a second Warwick because I couldn’t admit to myself that I didn’t like the first one. (In my defense there were mitigating factors there though.)
etc.
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Never, man! Not on a bet.
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I realized I missed the thread. So here I come too.
Ray4 is fully upgraded, except tuners, they are fine so far.
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I thought so too, but with some weight training and a back brace even a 180 pound guy can do it by himself.
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Just picked up my Spector from the local music store after having the preamp replaced with an EMG preamp. Since he was working on it anyway I had him set it up with NYXL strings. It sounds and plays great! My Squier Paranormal Jazz Bass arrived today as well. It’s a good day.
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the plate is very probably glued to the pickup during the wax-potting process. if it’s not re-glued, it will possibly create some unwanted noises. you can use hot wax from a candle to glue it back in the flipped position.
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The pickup is glued to some foam which is in turn glued to the plate, and the pickup is also grounded to the plate. I was going to move the foam from one side to the other, should probably move the ground but not sure if that matters
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That is more then a good day by the looks of it, more like a super basstastic day.
Good for you Joe
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The bassist’s dilemma - which one to play?
Nice
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That is a quality problem to have.
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You are correct sir!
The Paranormal plays like a dream now that I’ve gotten it set up. The quality is top notch. Easily on par with my MIM Mustang.
And replacing the Tone Pump with the EMG preamp made a big difference to the Spector. The midrange control and sweep is a great addition.
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Always wanted a Spector. I will live my dreams through you!
I feel my Paranormal is as good quality as any MIM bass I’ve owned. Glad you like it
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So far I fail to see the benefit of a MIM over a good Squier.
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Not to beat my own chest, cause I’m not, but I’m really pleased. I am expecting to get a set of pots for my Squire this afternoon so I can reinstall the Fralin. The other set of pots ended up in the Tele bass when I tried the Fralin in it before I returned it.
Anyway, I just enlarged the holes in the control plate with my dremel and am ready to go. Really little thing, but I don’t know tools at all. When I started this bass journey never thought I would be doing this stuff on my own
If my cat wasn’t sleeping on the workbench I’d get the pickup in place and snake that wire back through the bend
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Cheapest upgrade ever … last week-end I took some time to experiment with various foam types and shapes, for that country fat attack and tone. it makes a great difference, it’s really worth trying different foam density with different basses. It can really change the attack depth and the sustain of the notes.
The foam for Greenie is a bigger block of the yellow one (still the same one, I did not change it). The one for The Duke is yet another foam type, a little bit harder, shaped as a thinner block to be set between the bridge and the pickup.
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agree - I have a drawer full of various shapes thicknesses and densities
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Have you guys scavenged your foam - or can I go shopping at a fabric store or something to get a variety?
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mines are from old chairs and various packagings
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some from Home Depot
- weatherstripping
- foam paint brushes
…are my two go-tos
I have tried some foam that comes in packaging, etc as well
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