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Seymour Duncan “Duncan Designed’ PB101 P bass pickup SPARES/REPAIR. Had these in the spare box for some time. If I remember, when I installed it one of the coils went open circuit and no sound from a couple of strings — but when I uninstalled and measured the coils were OK. I suspect it has an iffy connection between the thin winding ends and the waxed wires, but haven’t got time or energy to investigate. Currently they are measuring fine at circa 16.5K Ohms in series which is correct (each coil around 8.25K Ohms) . The covers come off so you can see the winding ends. I do rate these pickups, slightly hot and I have a set in a project P bass, they are made in Korea OEM for mainly Squier basses. Come with pots/knobs, foam and some mounting screws. -
Squier P bass pickups/wiring/knobs/springs and foam from a 2001 P bass. Bass had been randomly painted so bits of paint still on covers. Pickups work OK and measure 7.6K Ohm, so pretty standard output, they look like ceramic magnets. Full sized pots I gave a clean with servisol, capacitor and associated wiring, I think the knobs are more recent. Ideal for a project bass. -
Squier P bass neck 41.8ish mm at the nut. Came off a 2001 Squier P bass I bought , I’m using the body for a project. Well used condition, but actually played well on the bass body, Has bits of paint left on it, which might come off with more cleaning, previous owner said the rear of the neck has been painted green/red/black for some reason. Previous owner has fitted some recent better quality tuners (look new) but looks like the ferrules have been glued in. Nut area looks rough, but actually the nut actually works as expected Looks like the nut been glued in, this could be re-done and some fretboard wood filling in that area. I’ve given the fretboard a good clean and oiled it. Typical Squier/Fender neck pocket dimensions. Would be good for a project to completely strip down and finish or just use it as it is. -
Nice quality tweed gig which came with a bass I bought. Good condition, has a few marks on the bottom where its been stood up which might wipe off (yellow arrows) Reasonable level of padding and rear shoulder straps and a few front compartments. 25 delivered. -
Single Eminence 12" bass speaker from a TC electronic 212 BC (2x12" cab) . I believe these were custom for TC Electronic from Eminence as there any spec/details on the internet. Codes = E61601211 7912035 -Lightweight Chinese made speaker. Condition is used, but it works and sounds fine. -16 Ohm, overall cab was rated at 250W, so this is probably a 100W speaker -Probably best in a multi speaker cab ( in parallel with another 16 Ohm speaker for 8 Ohms) or use with an amp which can drive 16 Ohms. -Comes with a length of red/black twisted wire soldered to the speaker terminals. Thanks Neil -
This was a 6 string set and I used the 0.045" to 0.105" on a standard four string bass. These two strings 0.130" and 0.032" are left, might be some use for someone. Nickel wrap roundwound NOS Thanks Neil
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Hi, I’ve put together a few DIY amps using class D modules with a simple preamp or as you suggest a something like a Sansamp as a preamp would work fine. You can purchase a simple Class D IC and module for tens of pounds on ebay/Amazon/Aliexpress etc to do have a try. As mentioned, cooling is very important, good electronics “best practice” for minimising noise and last but not least power supply consideration.. You may need a DC bipolar +/- 30V —> +/- 100V at several Amps (at least) to power the class D module (depending on type) most of the class D OEMs go for switch mode PSU for this. So check the spec of the module you a planning to buy and confirm you have a suitable PSU or it has a PSU onboard so you can connect 230V AC mains directly to it. Years ago I experimented with the IRS2092 which can deliver 350W+ into 8 Ohms, this guy is really good to watch ... If I can find my modules in the shed, I’ll take some photos, I just screwed to a bit of ply with a simple preamp as as above DC PSU. Worked better than expected, but I never got around to putting it in an enclosure…. Life got in the way Thanks Neil
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51/68 Tele Bass Parts Build - Gold Paisley
orangepeelneil replied to Dolando's topic in Build Diaries
Hi , I have a good quality Telecaster bass decal which you can have and compare to the gold one you have. It's more silver/grey than gold (bit lighter than photo shows) which may be more period correct? Dunno, the Fender experts will help I'm sure. I'll message you details. Thanks Neil -
Thanks for the queries, still have this. Neil -
No, never played it. 😀 Bought as I wanted a cheap fretless neck to try, but bought a different bass instead. Somebody got creative with the inlays.... -
Fretless 50s P Bass / Telecaster Bass neck 34" Maple Bought used for a project, but won't be needing it now as bought a new bass. -Interesting inlays, I think these necks are from ebay originally. -42mm nut , please see photos for other dimensions. -18mm tuning holes, has multiple tuner screw holes on rear (would be covered up by a larger body tuner). -Rear of neck has been sanded back for a used finish. -Couple of dings and scrapes ( one by G string tuner on headstock face) but not too bad condition overall see pics -Looks like maple on maple, probably 34" scale. Has some Fe**r decals, but this is NOT a Fe**r neck Thanks Neil
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P bass neck with tuners and string tree and original nut Was a paddle neck bought from Gear 4 music (see photos) initially fitted to a project bass which never progressed. I shaped the headstock into a Fendery shape (tricky as they don’t really leave enough material on the paddle headstock) , its OK and passable. It has had several coats of tru oil all over and so is not lacquered in any way, once dried it was sanded with 3000grit, so back of neck is very smooth. Fitted with some used GB500 tuners originally bought from NorthWest Guitars (one rattled, so I superglued the paddle part and it seems solid) Neck is unused condition, you may want to clean the frets if it bother you as I tru oiled everything (including the fret board) £50 + postage
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Routing out for Thunderbird pickups - help needed !
orangepeelneil replied to orangepeelneil's topic in Repairs and Technical
Hi everyone, Sorry got totally distracted with work stuff and this has gone in the gigbag (for now) . I'll reach out to one of you in the next few weeks once I get some time. I'm South West based but could post the body and pickups anywhere and pay for the work. Incidentally I've also put the original HB neck up for sale as below. I thought I could try to live with the Jazz bass 38mm nut neck, but on reflection and playing it ( +getting these pickups fitted) I've gone and sourced a maple p bass (43mm nut) neck which should fit the neck pocket OK. Thanks Neil -
Harley Benton VT series Jazz bass neck - Brand new Brand new, never used from a Harley Benton JB-75 Vintage series sunburst bass. The 38mm nut is too narrow for my sausage fingers so I’ve sourced a P bass neck to fit. Comes with tuners, nut etc. Frets: 20 Medium 2.9 mm nickel silver frets Nut: White graphite nut Trussrod: Double action truss rod Neck: Canadian Hard Rock Maple Fingerboard: Laurel Fingerboard inlays: white ABS blocks Neck profile: D Neck binding: white Nut width: 38 mm Sizing is similar to a Fender neck pocket, please see photos and dimension of the neck heal and HB body The neck is 63.6mm wide at the heal, and tapers slightly to 60.5mm wide over the length of heal Thanks Neil- 1 reply
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Hi everyone, Can anyone please help routing out this jazz bass body for these thunderbird pickups, I don't own a router and wouldn't trust myself doing this as a first job... 😞 I has the same idea as @Berserker PJBird build and was really impressed with his build and the sounds of these pickups. This is a Harley Benton JB75 Ash body, looks like the thunderbird pickups should fit OK and I also have the pickup surrounds. Ultimately I will also fit a P bass neck as this Jazz one is a but narrow for me. Many thanks in advance, Neil
