steve66

I replaced my stock Squier P bass pick-up with a SD 1/4 pounder. I used 500 K pots and a .47 cap. Seems to have a pretty good tonal range. The 250 K pots were to bassy

I was able to "fix" the a few notes (lack of sustain) on the G string on a buddy's Fender Jazz by taking the neck off and installing brass inserts and machine screws in place of the stock neck screws. If anyone is looking to try this, It did require some drilling in the stock neck holes to make room for the inserts. after measuring, I used a drill bit stop so I wouldnt drill through the neck completely. Other than watching out for that, its a fairly easy mod, and holds the neck to the body very tight.

[quote name='cai!' post='42423' date='Aug 7 2007, 08:00 AM']..... because yeah, an open on the E is the same note as fifth fret on the A but even tuned perfect there is still a noticable tone difference
hope i coud help[/quote]

I think you got it backwards. The fifth fret on the E string is the A which is the same note as the open A string. An open E is the lowest note available on the 4 string bass. The 7th fret on the A string is the E octave. Pedaling the open E and playing the E on the A string is totally Steve Harris

I am a lefty and play a righty bass. Playing lefty did not seem natural.

Thanks for the link. I really enjoyed watching it. Cant wait to see them live on June 15th

Dave, Thanks for posting the video. Great stuff there