franzbassist

How about the EMG GZR?

I have the Dual Bass Station by Providence, and I find it to be indispensable. Two inputs: I switch between electric and upright constantly at each gig Individual master volumes: set the basses at the same volume at the start of the gig 3 band eq with sweepable mids: leave the amp flat and eq each bass via the pedal tuner and mute: silent tuning If I was playing one bass at a gig I wouldn't bother with it, unless I wanted to set up two different core tones (e.g slap and fingerstyle), but for two basses it's the biz!

Thanks for the comments guys, I'm tempted to go GZR in the fretted and Aguilar in the fretless at the mo

Hi folks Does anyone have experience of both of these pickups? I like both from what I can hear in Youtube reviews, but I'd like a BC opinion of both if possible. I ask as my American Specials have the "American Standard Alnico Split Single-Coil" in them, which is a decent enough pickup, but I find it a touch indistinct at times. Happy to consider other pickups as well, but I want something that sounds "traditional" and had really good separation and balance between the strings. Thanks Gareth

I think the first year of use was 1966 and they were done for the most part by 1968. That said, I had a '71 P which had them fitted.

I sold a gig bag to Etienne. It was a terrific transaction with prompt email communication and immediate payment. A pleasure to deal with

[quote name='miles'tone' timestamp='1425683988' post='2709835'] A killer bass for the money even when stock. B-) [/quote] Tidy

I used my LB30 into Ashdown Classic Neo 2x10 and 1x15s in a Jam tribute band for a while and it was more than capable.

I sharpied the top of one pedal and it dispered the light out really well to the side, so this would be my way to go.

[quote name='Raslee' timestamp='1425333763' post='2706390'] Do these have the thinner necks, i.e. jazz width like ? [/quote] They are 41.3 mm wide at the nut and a slim C shape

[quote name='Thunderpaws' timestamp='1425299162' post='2705898'] Where did you get your scratch plates from? I am considering swapping the bridge over. I have a gotoh 201b kicking around. Think it should swap ok. [/quote] Standard Fender 13 hole scratchplates from the US off eBay: even with postage they were cheaper than buying the equivalent in the UK! I thought about swapping the bridges too, to Hipshot Vintage, but in the end decided not to.

That's a great looking bass! Good score I am a huge fan of these basses. Mine are the 2012 honeyburst models with two piece alder bodies, 8.5lbs each. As you say, the necks are fantastic. I had one converted to fretless by Book Guitars in Devon. I've swapped the scratchplates and added thumb rests, and both basses have upgraded Hipshot tuners.