HazBeen

It won’t, never an issue. When going close to the end on a build I cut the end slot to 0.6mm to ensure and file the tangs to ensure the fret does not apply much pressure. Glue holds it in place…. Hey presto! Done this multiple times successfully so no concerns there.

Glue up all good!

Fretboard glued on

I am building a guitar from scratch as we speak, but given my location (Netherlands) I fear it wouldn’t work post Brexit. @Manton Customs perhaps?

Worked on the “horned one”

It is a good thing your logo isn’t a millipede, that would take ages

I have humble expectations, but it forces me to step up or shut up. A good thing.

Not a build diary as normal (see my other threads for those), but I have decided I want to make my build hobby into something more official...(still hobby, but at least have a proper vehicle for repairs, custom builds, upgrades). so building a website and “small” business .... watch this space over the next few months. 😎

My take on a “conventional” body.

Glued up the BASS body yesterday ...... will post some progress on that in the next few days.

I will just leave this here.... progressed the thing that shall remain nameless.

Just ask them to send you empty pickup covers, faux pickups is all the rage.

Well, if you look at the shape, you might be able to use the guitar to stab stuff.

I glued up some bodies yesterday, so will be posting some rough body shapes soon

Nail on head, it will happen on occasion. Question is, will it be annoying or not.... not sure.

For me irrelevant, I was digging in extra hard for the forum not my normal playing style. For me they sound fine, but I do not like the fact that this limiter is there. I would like to decide, not some electronics if that makes sense. I will keep using the bass with Fishman’s, but if I find any issues later down the line they are coming out and I am slapping in EMG DCs as I intended before becoming trapped in the hype

Okay, so I used the Fishmans in anger yesterday and listened to the band recording (I cannot post as it is not on my laptop). When you really dig in there does appear to be an audible limiting effect happening. The pickup design clearly is a bit quirky in the sense that very high amplitude/heavy input seems to overload the signal and the note loses weight due to the limiter. Much like D class power amp designs. Probably never an issue for guitars and 4 string basses, but not so on 5s. Tone wise great pickups, and admittedly under normal circumstances my touch isn't heavy enough to trigger the limiter, but I have to admit I am a little uneasy on the Fishmans now. Clearly just an opinion/obervation from 1 person, but it does seem to be in line with some comments others have made.

Depends, it looks graphically as if the limiter kicks in after the limit is reached, squeezes down hard and then releases. What Fishman may need to do is have a quicker kick-in and faster release to sort out the wavy B if played hard and in any case Spector will need to give better instruction on the absolute necessity to have your bass setup in line with your playing style.

Admittedly I was hesistant to go with Fishman as they were an unknown and I would normally have used EMG DCs for a bass like this one. If the B indeed clips “in the real world” when using in a band, then to be frank the pickups (although they sound great) are a bit stinky poo design wise. Perhaps this bass will end up with EMGs at some point....

So I did the B bend think (which should mean it gets louder when you bend) and the low B with increasing volume to get it to clip. I turned down the input level on my Focusrte to ensure input could not clip. Clearly there is some extra noise of muting and I need to do a final setup once the wood is settled but I think it is quite clear. No volume increase when bending, so it it is not a magentic field thing perse, I do very clearly see a difference in the levels when playing the B hard. You can almost literally see it clip, limiter kick in immediately and then release in waves. There is a certain wavyness in how the signal is released from the limiter. I bought the Fishman's based on internet reviews. If I had a hard touch and encountered this wavyness, I would be dissappointed I think. Clearly if that can be fixed by the correct setup for your touch, then no issue. To me it does appear to be the pickup/setup not the location of B string, which would sort of confirm what Spector is saying. Wonder if there are any Sheckter SLS owners out there who could confirm.... Thoughts? Fishman B bend + limiter check.wav

Sure, I will do it after my calls (working from home). I have a medium touch naturally, not the lightest but certainly not heavy either. Will also update after tonight’s band practice of course. As you can see my B string is as close to the edge as the Dimension.

I just recorded this quickly (apologies for the sloppy playing). It is from a solo bass piece I am working on, this section covers all strings which seemed handy. Doesn't appear to be an issue with B string volume compared to other strings to my ears. 35.5" scale B, 33.5" scale G. No pan, flat eq, recorded via my Focusrite directly into Ableton Live with a Bass Amp and 4x10 plugin. The pickups are quite close to the strings (as I always have them really). Fishman Flat No pan.wav

I am reading this with Interest. I just built a 5 string multiscale with the Fishman’s and used the Spector as a visual reference on how far I could go to the side of the pickup with my B. My string specing is a little narrower than the Spectors, but my design benefitted from placing the pickups off centre a little. Not noticed the weak B so far, but am trying it in anger with the band tonight. If I do have an issue, I have stuffed myself by using the Dimensions as a visual reference..... I have a fix if so, but man. Will report back.

Lovely!