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[quote name='Byo' timestamp='1477957299' post='3165595'] Any UK price for the Lakland? [/quote] http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_guitars_detail.asp?stock=160610298442007
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Use a multimeter to measure the voltage across the two points marked by the white arrows in the attached pic. If it's all wired correctly, then with the jack unplugged there should be no reading (ie. open circuit). With the jack plugged in it should read +9v (or thereabouts). If you're getting a reading with the jack unplugged then the earth wire is the culprit so try and trace it back to find the fault. [attachment=230775:Glock wiring.jpg]
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[quote name='Harry' timestamp='1473271037' post='3128584'] Hi, i don't think there is, it's a new pre amp they have put in on the lights, can't seem to find too much about it. It is very similar to the older one but without the mid switches installed [/quote] I contacted Xotic to ask about the missing freq selector switches on the lightweight and they said they could add them if requested (when ordering new). Which suggests that there might be some way of retrofitting the freq switches with help from Xotic tech support if required.
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I use a regular 34" gig bag and just put a 4" thick wad of foam down at the bottom which works fine. I also have a Fender Urban short scale bag but that hardly has any padding so only use it at home.
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***SOLD*** Dingwall ABZ - For Sale or Trade for Super Series
ikay replied to Bearfist's topic in Basses For Sale
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***SOLD*** Dingwall ABZ - For Sale or Trade for Super Series
ikay replied to Bearfist's topic in Basses For Sale
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You can change only one or both, up to you. In standard config, two 250k pots present a combined load of 125k to the pickups. By swapping in one 500k pot the load will increase to 166k. By swapping both pots to 500k the load changes to 250k. The higher the load the brighter the tone. Experiment and see what you prefer. I've tried all combinations including a no-load pot (too bright for me). In the end I went back to 250k pots as I found I preferred the more vintage vibe. It's all down to personal preference and what works for you in a playing context.
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Thanks, good call, just nabbed the last set
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NBD - Peavey 5; Can you identify the controls for this please?
ikay replied to Grangur's topic in Bass Guitars
If it's a Peavey Grind then the spec here says originally 2 x vol and 2 x tone - [url="http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Grind5Nat"]http://www.sweetwate...etail/Grind5Nat[/url] Tone control anomoly just sounds like a bit of dodgy wiring which should be easy to fix. Ric VVTT wiring diagram here if that helps - [url="http://www.seymourduncan.com/wiring-diagrams?meta_params=bass-options,2-pickups,neck-srb,bridge-srb,2-volume,2-tone"]http://www.seymourdu...2-volume,2-tone[/url] As for preamp options, take your pick! If the battery fits in the cavity I'd put it there to start with and only rout a separate box if it becomes annoying. -
Chris Squire gives a demo of the Electra on this vid about 21.30 mins in - [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cprcYnffK_o"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cprcYnffK_o[/url] Not my cup of tea soundwise I have to admit but it's an interesting and unusual bass
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A replacement bridge with 4 saddles is worth thinking about - [url="https://www.talkbass.com/threads/squier-bronco-bridge-replacement.854324/"]https://www.talkbass.com/threads/squier-bronco-bridge-replacement.854324/[/url]
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[url="https://www.amazon.co.uk/FENDER-JAZZ-BASS%C2%AE-PICKUP-COVER/dp/B002HF483G"]https://www.amazon.co.uk/FENDER-JAZZ-BASS%C2%AE-PICKUP-COVER/dp/B002HF483G[/url] Under the 'Customer Questions & Answers' section (scroll down a bit) it says this one has 110mm hole spacing
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[quote name='Mr Bassman' timestamp='1474904220' post='3141406'] Looks like Dave's has an extended adjustable end pin [/quote] Wow, that is a big extension compared with the standard end pin, how tall is Dave Swift?! Pic of mine below (admittedly I am only 5' 9") [attachment=228679:IMG_3775.jpg]
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Thanks and yes the Dingwall forum might be the best route. I thought I'd ask on BC first though as the reason for the questions is that I'm interested in adapting the idea for non-Dingwall bass gear which Sheldon might consider a bit cheeky!
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Gentle nudge up in case there's anyone out there who knows?
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Here are measurements from mine: - Length of body from top of scroll to endpin collar is 140cm - Length of uninstalled endpin is 62cm With 12cm of endpin inserted (50cm protruding) the height of the nut in playing position is 167-8cm (my eyebrow level). I'd say the max height (nut level) with the standard endpin is around 170cm.
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Lakland/Hanson pickups SOLD
ikay replied to The Bucket's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
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I know this is heresy to the vintage purist, but I use nickel rounds on my '57 P single coil which make it purr like a contented pussycat. A warm piano like quality with a little more definition than flats. Very much a personal thing strings!
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What exactly is it?! I know it boosts the output of the B string and can be fitted as an add-on to existing pickups but how does it do this? Is it an additional magnet of some sort that fits under the B-string pole piece to boost the magnetic flux? I'm intrigued by the idea and interested in whether the same technique (whatever it is) could be used to say boost the D and A strings of a jazz pickup to give a more even output across the strings (particularly on small radius vintage necks where the D and A strings are noticeably further from the pickup). Any insights on how the B-booster works would be appreciated. Cheers
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Yes you can swap in any passive J pickup