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[quote name='harryharold' post='455291' date='Apr 6 2009, 12:00 PM']damn, i though i was being original with my EB0 modding, i've put flats on too - really sounds lovely. The feedback could possible be solved with shielding - all of it even the pickup cavity.[/quote]

Just ordered some copper shielding tape to do the job. Thanks for the tip.

[quote name='henry norton' post='454871' date='Apr 5 2009, 08:00 PM']That's probably your safest bet. You can tap some hardwood scraps and glue into the holes, clamp it up once it's dried and trimmed and pilot drill once you're completely happy with the set. Having said that you might as well try it with the existing holes first (it's already been shimmed anyway), but I just thought it might be worth keeping an eye on it just in case the change in angle and position affects the final position of the neck.

Good luck mate - I've bought an EB0 off the forum and am really excited about getting started on it. Keep us posted.[/quote]

I played the EB-0 for the first time with the band since the mods. What a difference! Fantastic. The only thing to do now is the neck pocket. Trouble is I'm getting high feedback so need to sort that out too. Maybe roll of the "valve" boost on the Ashdown - could it be an issue with the pickup? Any ideas?

[quote name='henry norton' post='454622' date='Apr 5 2009, 01:08 PM']You'll just need to be careful with the holes for the screws as once the angle is cut they'll effectively be slightly angled themselves relative to the holes in the neck.

How different is the dimarzio compared to the original pickup by the way?[/quote]


What is the solution for screw hole angle issues? I could fill the holes and re-pilot new ones I suppose.

The DiMarzio is a massive improvement on the Epi job, which is horrible. I changed the nasty strings for TI flats at the same time, so that would have contributed to the improvement also.

Build diary partners it is! Post some pics when you can....

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='454339' date='Apr 4 2009, 08:44 PM']I've heard of you guys (usually on Beer Cart flyers).

You doing the Hop Fest this year?[/quote]


Hope to - crikey is it that time of the year already?

I'd come along but I'm off on my hols on Wednesday. Have a goodun. Say hi to Gaz! (mention Gentle Ben). Our next biggish gig is at the Uni Artsfest main stage in June. We are figuring out a whole bunch of new songs. Will try sand catch another of your gigs though. Cheers, Jamie

[quote name='henry norton' post='454234' date='Apr 4 2009, 05:44 PM']Presumably you want to give the Epiphone more of a set neck gibson feel with the board more or less flush with the body. If so, it's not much harder to rout an angled face in the neck pocket, negating the need for shims and maybe even the bridge spacers. How does it sound with your mods?[/quote]

Yep thats exactly what I'm after. I just need to be super organised when I get the router out. I reckon if I shim the jig I'm going to use I should get the neck pocket angle just right.

[quote name='neepheid' post='454227' date='Apr 4 2009, 05:27 PM']Fair enough then. I wasn't trying to be argumentative or anything, just making sure you weren't going to unnecessary lengths to achieve something [/quote]

I really appreciate your comments - the forum acts as a sound board for ideas. You have really helped me! Oh yeah the bridge is great too! Thanks

[quote name='neepheid' post='454218' date='Apr 4 2009, 05:08 PM']I'm really sorry (my head is all fuzzy with post gig comedown) but I am struggling to understand why you feel you have to make this rather drastic change when you can raise the pole pieces to meet the strings and you state that your beef is with the gap between the pole pieces and the strings. Plus if it doesn't make a difference, you won't have lost anything other than a few moments of your time.[/quote]

Its not really the distance between the strings / pickup thats bothering me. Its the height I've had to adjust the bridge to compensate for the shims I needed to put in the neck pocket to get the angle right (now my neck only has a tiny amount of relief and the action is good with no buzzes etc.) I just feel the whole lot could come down a bit. I want it flatter - its a feel thing.

If you have a Gibson EB, please can you measure the distance from the top surface of the finger board (near the bridge pickup) to the body. And the distance between the strings and the neck pickup. Thanks.

If you are wondering why see this thread [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=45698"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=45698[/url]

Really like playing at the Beer Cart great people there too - but that volume limiter sucks! Have a great time though (maybe just not as loud as you would like)

[quote name='neepheid' post='454156' date='Apr 4 2009, 03:14 PM']I would advise against it when there's a non-destructive thing you can try first, but it's your call.[/quote]

I'm keen on getting the finger board nearer the body. I can then lower the bridge. There is about a cm gap between strings and pole pieces at the moment - which seems too big to me.

[quote name='neepheid' post='454111' date='Apr 4 2009, 02:24 PM']The pole pieces of the Model One are adjustable. You can raise/lower them individually with the appropriate allen key.[/quote]

I think I'll route a couple of mm out of the neck pocket... (carefully!)

I recently got a new Epi EB-0 with the intention of creating something along the lines of a Mike Watt EB3. It's going to take a few steps as I don't have loads of spare cash.

However, I have now replaced the bridge with a Hipshot Supertone, the machine heads are now Schallers and the pickup is a Model One Dimarzio. Strings are TI flats.

I have shimmed the neck slightly to create a better angle but the bridge and neck seem set too high so any ideas? Action is ok though, just want to bring it all nearer to the body (and pickup which is non adjustable).

Here are some pics....

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In the process of installing the Schallers. Massive improvement in quality! The only thing is the collets are a very slightly smaller diameter so I have carefully glued them in rather than rely on a compression fit. Should be ok though. Tomorrow I will fit machineheads once glue has set.
I have heard that some of these EB -0s have ply bodies. I took the neck off and the body is defo mahogany - so no fears. There was a small shim of wood but I dont think it was sufficient so I need to shim the neck a bit more to get a better angle on the neck and set up. I have a DiMarzio Model One pup on its way so will fit that once it arrives - pics to follow...

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Ironing boards provide extreme set up possibilities!

[quote name='YouMa' post='452199' date='Apr 2 2009, 10:28 AM']Whats an ironing board?[/quote]
Its a bass set up bench!

Just by chance my wife had left the ironing board out. I needed to change the set up on one of my basses. Ironing board made a great set up table - right height and padded too. Marvelous. I might sell a load of ironing boards as guitar work benches (with suitable mark up)

[quote name='Buzz' post='448756' date='Mar 29 2009, 04:34 PM']For the brigde, if you've got the original 3 peg holes still, I'd say get a Hipshot Supertone as they're designed to replace the gibbo 3 point bridge.

I've got a black one for sale for £50 posted if you're interested.[/quote]

I have one of those (silver) on my EB. Makes a huge difference to set up and just a much better quality lump. £50 well spent I'd say.

When my flats arrive later this week, I'm going to put them on my EB-0 and never change them! Then I'm going to overdrive some valves...... yum yum

I am doing a similar mod.

So far I have sourced a Hipshot bridge which is a massive improvement and a direct replacement for EBs.

Just in the process of getting some Schaller BML machine heads which again are direct replacements.

Looking into pick ups.

Have you found the flyguitars site (loads of info on EBs and Mike Watt)?

[quote name='redstriper' post='448385' date='Mar 28 2009, 08:48 PM']I've been thinking of trying these as I like a deep smooth tone without too much treble.
They say they are for 32" scale, so they may be too long for a 30" scale bass.

Please report back on how you find them.[/quote]


Will post results of 32" flatwound strings on 30" scale bass type experiment soon

Thomastik JF324 String Set, Short Scale,
Nickel flatwound Roundcore, Gauges 043-056-070-106.

Just ordered these from Thomann for my EB 0

[quote name='kingforaday' post='448312' date='Mar 28 2009, 07:01 PM']PM'd[/quote]

PM'd back

[quote name='~tl' post='448275' date='Mar 28 2009, 06:24 PM']If they're anything like the BMFL series, then yes they should be reversible. Might be worth checking the dimensions of your current tuners match though. You can get a technical drawing here:

[url="http://bass-machine-heads.com:80/upload/CY25a14e89X11a9adccd5aX429a/1213781443472/TZ_BassMechanik_BMSeries.pdf"]http://bass-machine-heads.com:80/upload/CY...ik_BMSeries.pdf[/url][/quote]

Those technical drawings have been really useful - thanks! They match the machine heads on the EB0 (except they will work much better). Happy bunny.