Misowaki

Oooh, I'm not a happy bunny. After reacquiring a JC bass (foolishly sold the last because of an old band), it appears I've been sold a dud. Some numbnuts with no clue about how to set up a 3 point had the back 2 posts higher than the front and it's pulled the back posts out, mainly G side. I've tried to hammer them back in with a hard felt kick pedal beater but they won't stay and I'm pretty gypsy's kissed. They've clearly messed with it as the screw slots are shredded too. Any suggestions on a good fix that won't screw it up or make it worse? I did wonder why the dude had put a bunch of nuts on the ball ends with no real reason or rhyme. Seems it was an attempt to counteract the pull as opposed to lengthening to increase tension. AAAAARRRGGGGGHHH!!!

Huhuholy fuzzsticks, that's a mod alright! =D

This is mine with the Gotoh and a bit of a refinish (ie. A going over with some sand paper to mattify it after it suffered a ding)

Ah right, I forgot about the wood assembly and treatment. It still seems quite a jump up in price for what essentially doesn't make a discernible difference to the regular ear. I mean, yeah I'd bloody love a 10 or 2025, obvs but a few mods to the 425 get me close enough. I'm not sure I really 'believe' in 'tonewoods' anyway =P I'm sure the construction makes a difference to tone and sustain but for someone who often palm mutes or whacks a sponge under the strings (such as myself) I think the 425 will do. Although the B never quuiiiiite intonates correctly (12th fret reads about a quarter tone sharp) and that's a bit of a gypsy's kisser (especially as it now sports a Gotoh bridge), it does the job and does it mighty well. Anyone else modded their BB in any way?

String tree is nominal, bridge already replaced, pups it be interested in trying others but seem to be fine now that I've A/Bd them with the Fenders. I could lacquer the neck myself if it bothered me I guess but I usually take a bit of fine sandpaper to my necks anyway. As before, 425 is a monster. Beyond pleased with it.

Ad this week is too late for me! =D Lets have a pic anyway?

Haven't seen one for sale... been looking for a higher end one but just bought another bass yesterday.

I thought they did when I posted because of a session last week. I wasn't getting quite what I wanted out of it, or so I thought. I think now that perhaps it was my amp setup in the room. Tried it again with a different head at home and I prefer it to the sound of my USA Fender! Any idea what the real difference is between the 1024 and 424 other than pups? I'm struggling to see what the difference could really be. Opened mine up today and was surprised to see Alpha pots, was expecting generic cheapo stuff.

Hi all. I love my BB425X. It's surprisingly playable for what it cost me. Probably as much if not more so than the Sandberg I had! Thing is, I think the pups could do with an upgrade. From what I know, there's little difference between the 425 and the 1000 series; hardware and electronics, right? Still both made in Indonesia and same woods and all that if I'm not mistaken. Already replaced the bridge with a Gotoh (some difference although the B still won't intonate perfectly at the end of its reach but still usable) and I want a bit more roundness and clarity from the pups. I hear people say they're hard to replace on account of the odd shape but surely it's just a case of obscuring the joins if any, no? Any more concrete knowledge/suggestions/advice on replacements/pitfalls is welcomed and appreciated. Cheers, Andrew

Ah, the PF20T, subject of the initial skirmish.

So after having not used it in months and only a handful of times previously (about 5 or 6!) I turned it on the last week to find a thin, brittle sound. Tried re-biasing as explained in the manual, nothing. It's still under warranty but Polar are just saying 'send it back' without confirming whether the tubes are covered under warranty. Anyone had a similar experience and resolution? I don't want to send it back and end up footing a bill that could be avoided by just taking it for a service.