Jimryan

Yeah, aware of his gear/sounds through the ages. That note given, another option I suppose would be a rotary/blade switch with the parallel/series option?

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1360178733' post='1966284'] Right , I see a bit more what you are working with . O.k , first thing is that , ideally you would want to get some kind of balance between the output of the P and MM pickups . I am not an electronics buff by any means , so I couldn't really advise you about the value of the pots but I'm sure someone else will be able to help with that . Adding a pre and making the MM pickup parallel wired will certainly help get you much closer to a true Stingray sound . One word of caution would be that in my experience it can be a bit of a mistake to spend a lot of money modifying a relatively inexpensive bass in so much as you can ( or will ) end up with a cheap bass with lots of expensive bits on , rather than an overall better quality instrument that you could have got for the total amount of money spent on this one with the mods . Weigh up what you would be spending on a graphite neck , preamp , rewiring ect and then look what you could pick up a used EBMM Stingray or similar ( or even a Modulus ) for on Basschat and you might be surprised . [/quote] I get what you're saying there. The output balance I've got spot on now. So I'm happy where. As for modding a cheap bass, I'm not overly bothered with. The pre, neck and rewire would cost half of what a 2nd hand EBMM would. Was just weighing up what to do. I love the feel, weight and look of the bass, I'm happy with the current sound and options. Was mainly trying to get closer to a MM sound with the bridge pickup. The neck and pre are both "maybes" at this stage.

You know what, in future, I'm gonna ignore stockists/luthiers and just ask on here. Something that took me a couple of days for him to find out (wrong) has taken me minutes on here. So, I'd be better off with alnico 5 in parallel at the bridge?

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1360178235' post='1966262'] unless it is the 90's Ray 5 sound you are after of course, nothings simple is it? [/quote] You're right there :-( nothing is.

Yeah, you guys are gonna hate me for this. [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1360176824' post='1966234'] Some cheaper versions are wired in series so if someone had only seen the inside of an original SUB or OLP then they might of told you Rays are series? Full fat Ray always = parallel [/quote] I was told that by a local tech...an ernie ball stockist :-S [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1360177044' post='1966238'] To the best of my knowledge , that is actually the wrong way round . The Stingray is parallel and the Sterling is series ( I know the Sterling 5 is definitely series wired ) . What bass are you thinking about modding here Jim , is it a Music Man Stingray ? If so the I would say that a stock wired Ebmm Stingray with a Status graphite neck will get you very close to Fleas' tone with his Modulus . I have played the Modulus quite a few times over the years and , regardless of whether it had a Bartolini , Lane Poor or Basslines pickup and regardless of what preamp was in any of them they all sounded the same to me , and that is that they all sound very much like a Musicman Stingray with a graphite neck ( which is basically what they are ) . Any decent Stingray with a graphite neck will let you get a very close approximation of Fleas ' sound with these Modulus basses . There is really no need to get the Aguilar pre if the bass has a decent preamp in to begin with . [/quote] Well, as a way to have multiple sounds in one bass, it's my P with a ceramic MM at the bridge. When I had it done I said I wanted the bucker wired like a stingray (it's only passive at the moment, that was left until I could afford a pre). It got wired series. It's a good bass, and I know I won't get a true stingray sound, but I reckon I could get bloody close. I'm thinking of adding the pre and hopefully a graphite neck (replacing my maple/maple one) this year. Was just doing my homework really. I suppose, in it a nutshell, I have a precision. It has a quarter pounder P (which for this discussion is irrelevant), and a ceramic MM basslines bucker at the bridge. I'm after both the P sounds (already achieved) and a decent stingray sound. Then eventually I'll add a pre and a graphite neck. Also worth noting, is when I had the pickup routed/installed, matey changed the stock squier pots for 250k CBS ones and I'm still not happy with the tone pot. Thoughts? In my eyes it's also a gorgeous bass which I can also upload pictures (yes, I'm still not tired of showing it off) to show you what I'm working with.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1360175928' post='1966202'] Series cuts through better but lacks that ultimate Stingray sound as far as the bottom end is concerned although that might not be an issue if you dont boost the lows all that much but I do as do quite a few others (Musicman20 is a bit of a fairy with his though ) [/quote] That's explain my current volume/output, but I'd much rather the stingray-ish sound

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1360175867' post='1966200'] Series sounds quite a bit louder and has more pronounced low mids and a less apparent treble , parallel is slightly quieter ( or less loud , depending on how you look at it ) and has a more scooped -out midrange and an apparently slightly more extended bass and treble response . The classic Musicman Stingray sound is very much the sound of a parallel wired humbucker . As for out of phase , I don't really know ! [/quote] Ah-ha, I was once told that a stingray was series and a sterling was parallel? And on that alone I had my MM pickup wired series. I'll have to look into changing it now. Dingus - in light of my more recent thread, a good way to get the FB-4 tone at a much cheaper cost, re-wire my pickup, add the Aguilar pre and possibly (if I like them) graphite neck. Can't help it, love flea's modulus sound and this (although not exact) is a much more cost effective method leaving money for a much wanted holiday.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1360175090' post='1966183'] Being Flea you would think parallel the same as a standard Ray with a single H? [/quote] Just curious. I know the pre and the graphite neck are BIG factors, but love he sound. If it's parallel I'll have my MM bucker changed from series. *stupid question time* What's the difference between series, parallel and out of phase?

Evening all, Don't suppose anyone knows how the baselines pickup in a modulus flea/FU4 is wired? Is it series, parallel or out of phase? Cheers, James

[quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1360152549' post='1965597'] Now that's a Tardis! Kudos, man.... PS What case is that? [/quote] http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Electric-Bass-Guitar-Case-by-Gear4music/800 That one

[quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1360152549' post='1965597'] Now that's a Tardis! Kudos, man.... PS What case is that? [/quote] It's only a £35 gear4music job

Cheers bluejay

I have to take the strap off as the Schaller locks won't fit. However, the inside of my case is as follows: [IMG]http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii527/jimryan88/image-9.jpg[/IMG] Contents: Bass Strap Head Tuner PSU Kettle lead Jack leads Screwdrivers Allen keys Earplugs Dampening sponge Spare strings (under the head) Capo Bass scales/chords book Emergency beers And I believe that's everything. EDIT: just noticed, set of headphones, USB and 1/8" lead for the TC

[quote name='bruce@tc' timestamp='1360007072' post='1963506'] Hi Jimryan - only just got back from the States end of last week after the NAMM show and I never thought of looking in this section for posts relating to this... I'm really sorry you've appeared to have had some issues relating to the recall and have had some incorrect info/seemingly some poor service from your dealer. I'll be taking this up with them directly in the morning but, so we can sort you out quickly, I've PM'd you directly to help you get this one resolved expediently. Cheers Bruce [/quote] Hi Bruce, I've replied to your PM. In regards to the information you've given me, first and foremost I need to find out where my amp actually is (whether or not Nevada have actually sent it off or not). Cheers, James

Assuming I remember to buy a ticket this Saturday when my wages go in (feel free to remind me), I'll bring the relay bass up with me for the passing of the baton.

I've got the order confirmation. The receipt was sent to TC. They've already told me a refund isn't happening. I'll be allowed a credit note at best. Which is all of useless as there's nothing in Nevada I want and only got the head from them because they're next to my house.

We-hey! Still being ignored.

If no one down here wants it in time and I end up going, I was going to take to the show with that very intention :-P

Or I suppose a stingray and a status neck is always an option

Great idea. Hopefully it'll be up that way. I'm trying to find who to pass it on to myself at the moment.

As above. We all have our influences, we always name a few different players, and often we're asked "who do you sound like". On that note, pick two albums that kinda sum up your playing style. Your true style, not what you're currently playing, but if you could play any style. For me: Red Hot Chili Peppers - Blood Sugar Sex Magik No Doubt - Tragic Kingdom

I've yet to try a graphite neck, but I love the look and sound of one. I'll ask around nearer the time.

the relay now has a FB page which I urge all BC FBers to join/like/whatever it is the kids say these days. www.facebook.com/bcbassrelay will be a good/easy way to upload pictures and keep track of the bass relay too.

the relay now has a FB page which I urge all BC FBers to join/like/whatever it is the kids say these days. www.facebook.com/bcbassrelay will be a good/easy way to upload pictures and keep track of the bass relay too.

the relay now has a FB page which I urge all BC FBers to join/like/whatever it is the kids say these days. www.facebook.com/bcbassrelay will be a good/easy way to upload pictures and keep track of the bass relay too.