mentalextra Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Has anyone any experience of upgrading one of these. Particuarly interested in a bridge replacement. I have picked one of these up and converted to fretless; even though I am pleased with the outcome I wonder if I can squeeze a little me out of it. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I've upgraded an RBX70 fretless and used a Wilkinson high mass bridge... [attachment=98492:Bass_RBX_270F.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mentalextra Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 Did the screw holes line up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Not on this bridge as it has 4 screws, cost about £20 or so iirc. The alternative was going for a Gotoh 210 which would be a straight replacement I think - although tbh I'm not entirely sure whether the Yamaha standard fit bridges are mechanically identical to the Fender bridges they resemble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mentalextra Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 OK, did you change pups too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Yeah, changed quite a lot really! New bridge, SD vintage p/ups, rewired to Volume/Volume/Tone and put a decent jack socket in too. In my defence the roginal bass cost me about £70 iirc from evilbay...Was thinking about a refinish too but figured I'd never got what I spent back so haven't gone there (yet!). Sounds awesome now so really pleased with the outcome. It's my "go to" noodling bass nowadays. Oh and knurled metal knobs to replace the plastic jobbies If you're nearby you're welcome to come over for a noodle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 If you want more/better pics happy to oblidge too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mentalextra Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 I picked up mine for £20 off gumtree, fantastic guitar for the money. I just needed to sort out the electrics and then pulled out the frets etc. I am happy with it so far "but" would like to find an economic pup upgrade. Mine only has one 'pbass' type pup though? Thanks for the offer but I'm a long way from you, I get panicky if I go further north than Watford! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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