Basscabman Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Gonna mod the new PB 50 I got last week. Will post progress. Here It Is new. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basscabman Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 Headstock reshaped. Amber tint and some kind of decal next. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Cool. Have you any other mods short-listed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basscabman Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 New Tuners, Spray scratchplate aged cream, Ashtray for bridge and still debating the relic look! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickhardup Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 that's nice, I wanted one of them but she who must be obeyed said NO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basscabman Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 Only £96 Unbelievable for the price IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickhardup Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, Basscabman said: Only £96 Unbelievable for the price IMO. I know I have been watching it for months now, and then the red one came in stock GAS. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 20 hours ago, Basscabman said: Headstock reshaped. Amber tint and some kind of decal next. Nicely done. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 17 hours ago, Basscabman said: Only £96 Unbelievable for the price IMO. I keep on looking at the sunburst version they are ridiculously cheap 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 I'd do a pickup swap too. You can get some really really good replacements for these for small beans. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basscabman Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 Which pickups mate? Don't wanna throw a fortune at It but may replace It. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Just now, Basscabman said: Which pickups mate? Don't wanna throw a fortune at It but may replace It. Even something like a Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounder can make a big difference - what sort of sound do you like? Vintage, modern, high gain, punchy? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basscabman Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 Vintage Jamerson sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 The bare knuckle hand wound flat poles are very very good - but you might find them a bit pricey.. The Jess Loureiro one is also good - and the split coil is hum cancelling: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F183311274438 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Are your electrics ok? Mine were rubbish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basscabman Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 All good Paul. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 (edited) Pleased to hear it. Mine just didn’t work, the tone control did nothing, the volume pot was either on 100% or 0%. Honestly can’t complain though considering the cost, and I’m very happy with the modifications I made. Look forward to seeing how yours turns out! Edited July 20, 2018 by BrunoBass 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 By the way, if you’re going for Jameson thud a set of flatwounds will help; although I’m sure you’re already on the case with that! My PB-50 wears Fender flatwounds permanently now; just fitting them improved the tone massively. I’d never used flats before and therefore didn’t want to shell out on La Bellas etc in case I didn’t get on with them; the Fenders were about £20 and feel/sound fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Just now, BrunoBass said: By the way, if you’re going for Jameson thud a set of flatwounds will help; although I’m sure you’re already on the case with that! My PB-50 wears Fender flatwounds permanently now; just fitting them improved the tone massively. I’d never used flats before and therefore didn’t want to shell out on La Bellas etc in case I didn’t get on with them; the Fenders were about £20 and feel/sound fantastic. I’ve just tried a set of fender flats for the first time - I have basses with la Bellas, Thomastiks, and quite a few Chromes on (my preference) - the Fenders are pretty much as good as the others - I have a preference for the feel of the Chromes - but otherwise they are just as good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basscabman Posted July 21, 2018 Author Share Posted July 21, 2018 Flats went on it on day one, Just some old cheap ones I had laying around. Gonna get a set of decent ones soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 (edited) 14 hours ago, Basscabman said: Flats went on it on day one, Just some old cheap ones I had laying around. Gonna get a set of decent ones soon! My first PB-50 got Status Hotwire tapes. 2nd one got TI's,4 year down the line I still think it was a great decision 😎 Went back to tapes for number 4,keeping options open for number 5 😉 Number 3 was a present for a pal's 40th Edited July 21, 2018 by kodiakblair update info 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basscabman Posted July 21, 2018 Author Share Posted July 21, 2018 Anyone else with the roswell pickup noticed that the E and A strings are not sitting over the pickup magnet poles? Don't look like a bridge problem, More like the pickup seems a tad small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 They rarely line up perfectly. It's rare to see a jazz or PJ line up either,no matter the brand. My last one had the bigger bridge and the centre of E string was 8mm from the centre of the E pickup pole. That was way too much,playing with fingers pulled the string out of the magnetic field. Neither the Herrick nor the Bloodstone line up perfectly on their PB-50s,it's just a trade off between bridge,pickup placement and nut width. You could get a plain cover for the pickup, out of sight / out of mind 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basscabman Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 Gonna spray the neck this week with amber nitro, Just wondering If I'll need clear coat on top? If not how long will just the amber tint last? Will I need to do any sanding? Never done any spraying before so any help would be great. Got no Idea about sanding or buffing (If using a clear coat) Cheers all Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 7 hours ago, Basscabman said: Gonna spray the neck this week with amber nitro, Just wondering If I'll need clear coat on top? If not how long will just the amber tint last? Will I need to do any sanding? Never done any spraying before so any help would be great. Got no Idea about sanding or buffing (If using a clear coat) Cheers all Geoff It depends what kind of look you’re after. I originally planned to clear coat and polish mine but in the end I just applied the amber nitro and left it to age and wear naturally. I lightly sanded with very fine paper, 2000 grit I think, to smooth it. I’m happy with it. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.