nottswarwick Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Hello Some time ago I started a thread on this, but cannot find it - might have been on Bassworld..... Anyway, the time has come to get this sorted out. I have got a Yamaha BBN4 iii 4 string bass. I have taken it apart totally, and now it awaits re building with better innards etc. It is/was a very nice playing bass, great neck, good action etc. The Body wood feels really nice and dense/solid too. So, I think it needs better electronics and pickups. I am not averse to a bit of routing etc to accommodate different pups and electronics. The only thing I have found in my brief research so far is that the stock pups are alot wider than for example similar looking emgs, and thus I would have to fill in the excess hole, which is not a great solution. I had also thought about making it into a stingray/sterling style thing, with one fat humbucker, and a scratchplate to cover the mess below! I know that this is not going to be a high end build like some in this section, and as such a moderator might move it elsewhere. However, I thought thread would serve 2 purposes: 1. Give me ideas / tips / help 2. It might be good for others to learn as I do. Here is a picture as it is now: So, bring on the suggestions and advice Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 hi chris, how about a dark star pickup? maybe a bit pricey but they apparantly sound great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 There's been some great words on here about Wizard Pickups [url="http://www.wizardpickups.co.uk"]http://www.wizardpickups.co.uk[/url] Maybe they could rewind the pickups and then put them back in your covers ?? Also, ACG now have another version of their superb filter-based pre. It's designed by ACG and made by John East [url="http://www.acguitars.co.uk"]http://www.acguitars.co.uk[/url] That would definately be a great combination and save routing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaty Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 If you wanted a scratch plate but with a more woody feel why not laminate one up from constructional veneer with a fancy grained top veneer of your choice then the world would be your oyster for changing those pick up routes. Given the color of the body wood you might consider a Macassar ebony or Walnut top veneer for a pick guard. These people have always sold me great veneer, check out their catalogue to get some idea of what is available. [url="http://www.marquetry.co.uk/main/acatalog/index.html"]http://www.marquetry.co.uk/main/acatalog/index.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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