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What does it weigh please (accurate weight in gms if you can)?

I have one of these, it's a really unusual and useful bit of kit. The HPF does the usual thing of progressively filtering out unwanted low frequencies, very useful but can sometimes leave the bottom end feeling a little lacking. By adding in a little resonance you can not only tighten up the bottom end up but also retain some real low end punch. The mid speaks for itself, really handy to have, particularly if you have a bass with 2-band eq (or passive). The LPF does the reverse of the HPF, and in combination can emulate a cab sim. By itself it's useful for filtering out unwanted clacky high end or tuning in a vintage vibe. But with the added resonance control, it effectively works like an Alembic filter preamp (or ACG/East, Lusithand etc). By adding a bump at the cutoff frequency you can tune in a vast array of sounds from any pickup. A clever little box of tricks.

Thanks for the reply!

13 hours ago, AinsleyWalker said:

 

Generally I've found that the sound breaks up more as the bias is turned to the right.

That's interesting, the manual says smoother to the right...

The SA demo vid only has a few seconds on the Bias control. I've read the manual (which says CW is smoother and CCW is fuzzier) but how does it work in practice? Does it add something different to what you can get from the triode/pentode and drive controls?

I love how it sounds on this demo ...

23 hours ago, Viappio said:

 not sure about the lenght. I got 1/2", 5/8" and 3/4"...

If you want the saddles to go lower I suspect you'll need something shorter than 1/2". Accu can provide screw lengths down to 3/8", 3/16" and 1/8".

I think the Stingray saddle screws have a 6-32 UNC thread. You can get them in various lengths from Accu here:

https://www.accu.co.uk/search?cs_ids=2027&query=unc+6-32+set+screw&page=1

Lovely bass. The old Andy Baxter for sale listing with more pics and info is still available to view if that's of any interest:

https://www.andybaxterbass.com/collections/music-man-basses/products/1998-music-man-stingray-4-ex-sunburst

I got hold of some magnetic viewing film and took a pic of the Benedetti (top) alongside a standard jazz pickup. The Benedetti has a somewhat fatter (and probably flatter) coil which bears out the P90 type construction. Interestingly the flux image looks like a single blade rather than 8 separate poles but I think that's because the Benedetti poles are a little bigger and set in one long evenly-spaced row (bottom pic).

Aha! Thanks itu

That's an interesting pic - how does this magnetic imaging work itu?

Thanks Hellzero, that's very helpful. I found some basic pickup spec on the 4C and a bit more descriptive info on an old Vigier Guitars website page. Interesting that they use Alnico 8 magnets. I'm still curious about the intricate sculpting on the underside of the neck pickup!

The Excess is equipped with twin single-coil pickups designed by Benedetti. Two Alnico magnets are fitted for each string. They have a wide frequency band that accurately reproduces low-end and high-end response. Only the finest materials are used ; Alnico 8 magnets for the poles and pure copper and silver alloy wire for the coils. To reduce microphonic feedback, the pickups are wax potted and bolted down with 4 adjustment screws.

Does anyone have any insight into the internal construction (winding spec and magnet type/configuration etc) of these glorious Benedetti single coils in my Vigier Excess? From the back they appear to be wide aperture SCs (much wider aperture than a jazz) set in a humbucker size case (I wonder why the HB size case?). Passing a screwdriver across the front of the pickup suggests 8 individual pole pieces (similar to a J) running down the centreline, but on the underside, the bridge pickup appears to have a narrow full length bar of some sort. The underside of the neck pickup looks quite different, I wonder what's going on there! I'm just curious. I love these pickups and would like to know more about how they're put together. Any input appreciated!

There's one (listed as sold) on the Rob Allen accessories page here - https://www.roballenguitars.com/acce/4-string-piezo-electric-pickup

It looks very similar to the one on the Thomann link. It seems to come in wide (3.2mm) or narrow (2.3mm) formats so measure before you buy!

Just bought a Broughton RFE pedal from lunoxx. Seamless transaction, good comms, quick delivery, very well packed, pedal is in excellent condition. Many thanks Chris! 

On 17/12/2024 at 11:20, artemis said:

Lovely. Any idea what it weighs? Thanks

I'd be interested in the weight too. Thanks

This one from CPC Farnell looks very similar - https://cpc.farnell.com/unbranded/t-637si/635mm-jack-socket-stereo-switched/dp/AV19951?

£7 and in stock.

10 hours ago, pilotbicycles said:

I will ensure it has the original 12au7 installed, but include a 12ax7 in the sale as well.

Thanks

Can you pls confirm that this one comes with the 12AU7 tube?

The venerable GK 800RB amp (with bi-amp capability) has a variable crossover you can set between 100Hz and 1kHz. Which is probably a good guide for a suitable range of x-over frequencies.

What does it weigh please and could you check the date in the EBMM serial checker - https://www.music-man.com/serial-number-database. Thanks

1 hour ago, david1711 said:

Just over 2kg.

Thanks

What is the loaded weight please?

Stuart was kind enough to reply to my wanted ad for an SM58 mic. Excellent seller, good comms, super quick delivery, mic in great condition. Highly commended! Many thanks, Ian