geoffbyrne

[quote name='geoffbyrne' post='351977' date='Dec 11 2008, 05:47 PM']OK, FYI, I loosened off the strings and took the screws out of the MM5 - and it's already a ceramic (D) model. If I could find someone handy with a router I'd go HH but with mini-switches for parallel/single/series for each pup. I've got the pickup, template & router (I'd need the right bit) but I lack experience & confidence. G.[/quote] Anyone handy with a router in the vicinity of Loughborough? Geoff

[quote name='geoffbyrne' post='351387' date='Dec 11 2008, 12:15 AM']Being that there's already a route for the J pup at the neck, I'd need to place the template over that for the route - not much choice there - I suppose it could go North or South about 1/4" either way. And the bridge pup is where it is - no changing that. G.[/quote] OK, FYI, I loosened off the strings and took the screws out of the MM5 - and it's already a ceramic (D) model. If I could find someone handy with a router I'd go HH but with mini-switches for parallel/single/series for each pup. I've got the pickup, template & router (I'd need the right bit) but I lack experience & confidence. G.

[quote name='tempo' post='350459' date='Dec 10 2008, 10:28 AM']I've always fancied HH basses, as long as the "bridge" 'bucker is in the correct place.[/quote] Being that there's already a route for the J pup at the neck, I'd need to place the template over that for the route - not much choice there - I suppose it could go North or South about 1/4" either way. And the bridge pup is where it is - no changing that. G.

[quote name='tempo' post='350282' date='Dec 9 2008, 11:08 PM']Hi, I did have that bass, sold it on here to a guy just up the road in Liverpool. I remember taking the pickups out to check myself, the model numbers are stamped on the baseplate. They were SMB 5a & SJ5-67/70 Both alnico magnets. I thought they sounded great, but the preamp wasnt the greatest though.[/quote] Thanks for that. I suppose it's best if I open it up & have a look. Since I have 2 MM5s, the template & a router, what's the thinking on a Double MM5? G.

Hi Guys, I'm a lurker here & don't usually post, but..... I'm trying to find out if the Basslines in my Ibanez RD605 are the 'a' (alnico) or the 'd' (ceramic[!]) versions. I've trawled the usual places and this has not been mentioned anywhere I can see so far. Word is that the ceramic MM5 is a 'better' pup then the alnico, in this case, and I happen to have a brand new one in the drawer! If the MM in the RD605 is alnico, then I'll swap. Has anyone got this info? I post here as this model was not (widely) available in the US. Thanks in advance. Geoff