BIG.J Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 (edited) Hi, I am new to this site and would like to introduce myself. I am 26 and live in Cheshire, I have played bass for around 10 years and i enjoy playing Slap bass (Mark King style) I play in a 5 piece band covering tracks from 60's - 80's. I am married with 2 kids and enjoy Fishing & Shooting. My setup consists of a Westone Thunder 1 A Bass and a Laney 160w 1,15 combo. NOW MY PROBLEM! I have a lovely Laminated bass body from the states for a custom project. I have picked up a set of 4 string Bartolini (Status/Alembic) soapbar type pickups. I believe the majority of these pickups are passive. I bought them from the US but the seller had no idea about wiring etc. I like playing slap and originally wanted an Active system but i think using these quality pickups, they will produce a great sound. If i use a passive circuit then maybe i could use a booster (Mid Pot) etc. I currently use an old Westone Thunder 1A bass and had thought of using its complete wiring circuit? I am struggling to find a decent neck and had also planned on using the westone neck with LED's installed and a modified ibanez musician type headstock. Any help or ideas would be great, Cracking site See Pics attached. Many thanks Justin Edited September 12, 2008 by xverminate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Welcome to the boards! I've got to admit I'd be inclined to leave the Westone alone, but that's because I have a soft spot for Matsumoku built basses. Have you thought about a Warmouth neck? As for the pickups, Bart have got their wiring instructions here [url="http://www.bartolini.net/instructions/pickups/passive/switching/Switch_Wiring_DualCoil_Pickups4_cond.pdf"]http://www.bartolini.net/instructions/pick...ckups4_cond.pdf[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosebass Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 [quote name='Musky' post='282909' date='Sep 12 2008, 08:57 PM']I've got to admit I'd be inclined to leave the Westone alone, but that's because I have a soft spot for Matsumoku built basses. Have you thought about a Warmouth neck?[/quote] Welcome to the site you have come to the right place........but please don't butcher the Westone they are excellent basses , I sold my 1A to a fellow basschatter a few months ago . When you decide on the electrics I'll be more than happy to help with the diagrams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 There are a few links to give you a bit more info here - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=248"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=248[/url] Hamster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG.J Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 Many thanks for your help so far, I myself have a soft spot for the Westone. Cheers Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG.J Posted September 13, 2008 Author Share Posted September 13, 2008 Any other ideas! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG.J Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 Sorted the electics thanks to Prosebass, Just looking into neck options now! Cheers Justin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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