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[quote name='sambassman' post='1044949' date='Dec 2 2010, 12:46 PM']would you say that the neck on a tribute has a similar feel to a stingray neck? theyre quite chunky[/quote] Can't tell you with any certainty on that one. What can I say with certainty? "Not a Jazz".

I hope the USA guys can align tuner backs in a straight line, they're a bit off on my Tribute. It's just the little bits of attention to detail like that which you'd hope the extra wedge would cover. The only other difference is more choice of finishes on USA G&Ls, choice of neck profile (the Tribute L-2000 only offers a quite chunky P bass like affair, which is fine if you like that sort of thing), other misc options like body binding. Oh, and as far as I'm aware, you can't get a factory fretless Tribute.

Today I have found that I find allegations of pre-amp noise in G&Ls almost as annoying as blanket "Gibson basses are crap" statements.

I've used Artec SE-2 and SE-2A preamps before. Liked the SE-2, still got it in a project bass of mine. Unfortunately I've had bad experiences with the SE-2A (the concentric one) - had two of them crap out on me, both times the concentric pot has gone from working, producing horrible pops and thumps if you wiggle it.

[quote name='jonthebass' post='1043553' date='Dec 1 2010, 11:23 AM']Also the difference in neck widths is only a few mm so surely that won't make that muck of a difference?[/quote] You would think that, but skinny necks feel weird to me to the point where I find it distracting. It's not simply width - I can get along fine with Jazz width necks (38mm at the nut) as long as they have some depth to them (like a Warwick Rockbass Corvette I had many moons ago - narrow but deep) - I can't explain it.

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Bah, out by 2! Well done though, and what a great idea.

[quote name='Fozza' post='1041132' date='Nov 29 2010, 01:37 PM']Hi everyone, I'm new here so please be gentle with me! I'm about to embark on modding my Epiphone EB-3 (the limited edition short scale version) and I could do with some advice/tips/opinions. I've ordered a Dimarzio Model One to replace the stock neck humbucker and I'm interested in putting in a coil split so I can use either or both coils to give me more variety of tone. Has anyone ever done this? Is it worthwhile? Looking at the pinned thread on coil tapping at the top of this forum I assume I only need an on-on-on mini switch and wiring to do this (I'm not keen on pull-push knobs)? Daft question - I'm also replacing the pots as they're a bit 'all or nothing' at the moment. However, I can't seem to get the knobs off so I can have a look to see if they are solid or split shaft. I can't see any screws about to suggest they're solid but I've tugged as hard as I dare and I can't get the buggers to shift! Does anyone which would be OK? I assume split shaft but I'd like to be sure before ordering any. Last question (you'll be relieved to hear) is about the bridge pickup. I'm not a huge fan of the stock one. It's too honky and tinny for me. I've looked on the web but I haven't seen any direct replacements out there. I assume any possible replacement would have to be routed. I realise much of the sound of the pickup is due to it's placement right by the bridge but does anyone know of a reasonably priced alternative which will give me more punch and smoother highs? I was thinking off a Darkstar but it's a bit heavy for my pocket and seems overkill for such an inexpensive bass. Perhaps I'll get all the tones I need out of the coil-tapped Dimarzio? By the way, I won't be doing any of this work myself. It'll be going to a luthier. I'm rubbish at anything practical - playing bass included! Well, that's it. You know, I was happy enough leaving my basses stock until I started lurking on here! You guys have opened up quite a new world for me.[/quote] If you want to use the same knobs on the new pots then they will need to be split shaft for press fit knobs. To get stubborn knobs off pots I take an old t-shirt or other cotton cloth and slide the edge of it under the knob, I then wrap the t-shirt around the knob, keeping the edge under the pot, bunch the rest up above the knob and pull up on the shirt/cloth. If you've got the cloth under the knob all the way round it should pull off and it won't fly off across the room, it'll stay in the cloth. Howzat?

Assuming it is VVT with 3 way switch then will this help? [url="http://www.seymourduncan.com/support/wiring-diagrams/schematics.php?schematic=2h_2v_1t_3w"]http://www.seymourduncan.com/support/wirin...tic=2h_2v_1t_3w[/url]

[quote name='DRussell21' post='1040610' date='Nov 28 2010, 11:34 PM']The idea of using wood veneer might work!! very interested in this. The only problem i have is that if the D string is 10 mill different to the rest of the strings it might play differently still with the veneer on? Is there a specific method of taking off the nut, putting veneer underneath it, glueing etc?[/quote] Do remember that ultimately this is a bodge. If this instrument is valuable to you then don't skimp - take it to someone who knows what they're doing and they'll sort out the existing nut if they can and make a new nut from a blank if they can't. The veneer is only going to help if all the strings are too low, the strip of veneer will raise everything by a uniform 0.6mm. If you have a string which is wildly different to the others then the only sensible option is to get a replacement. If you can't get a suitable direct replacement then get one made specially. Good pics and stuff about nut removal: [url="http://www.fretnotguitarrepair.com/repair/acoustic-guitar/nut.php"]http://www.fretnotguitarrepair.com/repair/...-guitar/nut.php[/url] [url="http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/refret.html"]http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/refret.html[/url] Before making any permanent changes, you can do a dry run - put the sliver of veneer in the channel where the nut was, set the nut on top then pop the strings back on. Strings under tension will hold it down temporarily while you check things out. If all is well, a small quantity of wood glue between the channel and the veneer and a small amount between the veneer and the nut should keep things in place. Again, stringing and tuning up should provide enough clamping pressure to keep everything together while the glue dries. Remember to wipe off any excess glue which might squeeze out right away with a damp cloth. As I said above this is a bodge.

Similar situation to me - the band I was in broke up. We had a few weeks off while the singer moved house (fair enough) and I instigated a meet down the pub to get things kick started again. Guitarist announces that he feels the band has run its course. As the main creative source in the band that meant tatties over the side for the band. There's more to it than that, but I'm not going to discuss it publicly. Suffice to say it was a bolt out of the blue to the rhythm section. Singer, drummer and myself are going to get someone new and start from scratch. In the mean time I've been keeping myself busy with ska covers and augmenting some folky stuff with bass (no drums) which seems to work quite well.

Welcome to the forum

Welcome to the forum I'm not familiar with either of these basses, but I'm sure someone can help.

There's always the humour option: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120649326389"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=120649326389[/url]

Yes please, I'll have a go. Very generous of you btw.

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='1038480' date='Nov 27 2010, 01:56 AM']The RD has a 36" scale, that makes playing a bit harder whatever the manufacturer (although a top horn would probably help.[/quote] Is that the 36" scale baby eating version?

[quote name='Chris2112' post='1037897' date='Nov 26 2010, 03:46 PM']Erm, lets see... Les pauls, Thunderbirds, EB series, RD, Grabber, Ripper, Explorer...I guess I've about played them all, and they've always sounded absolutely dreadful![/quote] That's a fair amount of experience. Apologies for the pedantry, but I get tired of all the Gibson bashing that goes on, some of it unfounded. I wanted to know what grounding in fact your opinion had. I find it interesting that both the Gibsons I own are missing from that list. Maybe I picked the good 'uns

I'd overlook a lot for the right bass, and that includes the colour

Tom bought a pedal from me, paid straight away, good comms, you'll have no worries dealing with this gentleman.

[quote name='Chris2112' post='1037167' date='Nov 25 2010, 11:51 PM']I'll nominate the entire Gibson range just for sounding awful. I can't even think of another bass manufacturer that sounds as consistently awful as Gibson. Even Fender get it ridiculously right sometimes (Fender Urge basses, Zone bass etc etc).[/quote] Played them all, have you?

[quote name='ThomBassmonkey' post='1037191' date='Nov 26 2010, 12:19 AM']He doesn't have a feedback thread[/quote] Start him up one

[quote name='bubinga5' post='1036927' date='Nov 25 2010, 09:00 PM']if you were my next door neighbour and we were doing a deal on a bass would you make a profit on me?[/quote] Might do.

I've sold stuff on here at a profit, I've broken even, I've sold at a loss, I've given stuff away. It's no-one's business but mine, frankly, and anyone who wants to stick their oar in will be robustly rebuffed. You don't like the price of something I'm selling - don't buy it!