petetexas

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Hi, Was having "hum" from amp, when close by with Bass. Now I believe I have set the hum trim pots correctly...............( no hum ) I set up as though I were playing live ( full rig at gig volume ) leads connected etc. Removed backplate from Bass ( locate the two hum trim pots - NOT the EQ trim pots ) Stood as close to amp as possible to get the "hum" Turned the p/up blend control to the neck p/up, Turned the neck p/up trim pot clockwise and anti - clockwise untill the sweet spot was found with no "hum" Turned the p/up blend to the bridge p/up Turned the bridge p/up trim pot clockwise and anti-clockwise to find the sweet spot with no "hum" Hey presto - solved ! I`m not saying this is the correct way, but it worked for my B4 Hope this helps anyone who has this problem Pete

Thanks, and enjoy the Sandberg Pete

Hi Pinball, Yep its yours from Music Express ( I was the Guitar Tech showing you the controls on the Sandberg ! ) When I took it in the workshop for a set up ( more of a tweek really - it was pretty well set up anyhow ) I fell in love with it ! Used it last night at full blown rehearsal, great sound, but must find out how to set the hum pots . Had a very loud " hum " when near the amp ( old school GB750 Head with massive transformer - NOT digital power supply ) Anyone know how ? Pete

Thanks BigRedX...............

Hi, Try as I may, I cannot upload any pic`s. Any suggestions ? Pete

Hi Guys, Just had a e-mail from Levinson confirming from the serial number that it is a B4 - made early 1991. They also confirmed that the headstock shape was changed 2004 ( because of Fender complaining ! ) Also sent me a pic of the advert for a B3 and B4, with a copy of the settings for the internal eq trim pots - WHAT A COMPANY ! Pete

Hi, Here is a pic of my Levinson Blade B4 - PURPLE [url="http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag59/petetexas/20130112_120028_zps7609c78b.jpg"]http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag59/petetexas/20130112_120028_zps7609c78b.jpg[/url] Pete

Hi, Thanks for info..............I bought it as a second bass to my American jazz, but now I feel as thought the Jazz is going to take a back seat ! Any info regarding the headstock shape, this one has the fender shape, but from bits of info that I have gained, it was stopped by Fender ? Pete

Hi Guys, Just bought a secondhand Levinson Blade. I believe it is a B4, pics to follow. Does anyone know anything about these. Been on the web site, seems the B4 is no longer made. Got the info regarding the three "trim" pots inside ( high, mid and low ) and the toggle switch. Ebony fingerboard, ash body ( see through purple ), gold hardware etc. Any info would be received with thanks. Pete