Newbie pitchshifter bass

[Mikey-t1994]

It is the custom for sure, did a bit more research last night, still can't figure out the 4th control knob, most people think it's tone control and looking in the back there is a little circular dial back with a tiny green capacitor so I guess that fits but it don't seem to work, could that be the battery?

My other friend has looked at it and thinks not, he noticed that the jack is different to his. On his bass which is also active there are only 2 wires going to the jack on mine there are 3. Why does a bass need a 3 Pin jack? Is this the active setup or something else the only reason I can see the need for a 3 pin jack is stereo over mono

[Cosmo Valdemar]

As a fan of Pitchshifter 'back in the day' when they seemed to be everyone's support act and opener at every festival, all I can say is this - that is ridiculously cool.

[Lfalex v1.1]

[quote name='Mikey-t1994' post='1319270' date='Jul 28 2011, 01:21 PM']It is the custom for sure, did a bit more research last night, still can't figure out the 4th control knob, most people think it's tone control and looking in the back there is a little circular dial back with a tiny green capacitor so I guess that fits but it don't seem to work, could that be the battery?

My other friend has looked at it and thinks not, he noticed that the jack is different to his. On his bass which is also active there are only 2 wires going to the jack on mine there are 3. Why does a bass need a 3 Pin jack? Is this the active setup or something else the only reason I can see the need for a 3 pin jack is stereo over mono[/quote]

I'd expect the 4 controls to be ((probably) from front to rear) Volume, Pick-up Pan, Treble and Bass respectively. The tone controls may be the other way around.
With regard to the wiring, it's quite common practice to use a "stereo" or TRS socket in active basses, just to control the switching for the power to the EQ. Inserting a Jack plug (of the "mono" (TS)) persuausion will complete the circuit. Removing the plug will cut off power to the EQ, thereby saving the battery.
Why 3 wires and not 4? Common ground(-ve) for signal and 9v supply.

[Mikey-t1994]

Thanks again people and yes it is cool for me as I am now in constant communication with Mark which I would pay hansomly for

[Mikey-t1994]

Just got this info from the ibanez register

From the serial number on the paper, it's a 2001 Custom made EDB made at the Ibanez custom shop for endorsed artists in Los Angeles, California. It's finish date was 11/26.

[Veils]

Massive PSI fan here! Great find

[tom1946]

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1317600' date='Jul 26 2011, 08:34 PM']Good score.
It will most likely be set up (to perfection) for drop C. If you plan on taking this seriously, you should probably have it re-set-up when you switch to a more standard tuning.... by a reputable guitar tech - not by the local bodger or your local guitar shop.[/quote]

I used to own a 'local guitar shop' and I'm not a bodger
Vast majority of us local guys are honest hard working people who don't rip people off.
JUst so you know.

[Houtoe]

have to say it makes a change to find someone who put there effort into not being a bodger never had a (AS) good service from a local guitar shop, especially for bass work!
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[Ou7shined]

[quote name='tom1946' post='1334498' date='Aug 10 2011, 08:27 AM']I used to own a 'local guitar shop' and I'm not a bodger
Vast majority of us local guys are honest hard working people who don't rip people off.
JUst so you know. [/quote]
Calm down dear.