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NicoMcJ
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Reasonably sure, I've had a couple of German Sandbergs with this pickup. It a P-Bass pickup shape but with MM polepieces. It's a beast.
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All works nicely with the preamp?
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It's more an issue of switching between basses mid-gig. Also, I dont use an amp.
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I've recently bought a Sandberg Electra P-style as I'm currently working for a Britpop tribute act and none of my "metal" basses really looked the part. I love it; it's light, well balanced, looks fab and plays like a dream. However, the pickup in it is hot as hell. Significantly more output than all of my other basses. It's screwed down into the body almost as far as it will go and it's still really, really hot. I remember having this issue with my previous German Sandbergs. Could I put a more traditional P-bass pickup in there? Would it play nicely with the preamp? My previous German models had an active/passive switch with a traditional tone control but the Electra doesn't have this feature.
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34", but the .130 NYXL low B has a nice tension. No flop. -
SOLD Would also consider a trade for a Line 6 HX Stomp plus cash my way. Sandberg California II VS 5 String Hardcore Aged Relic P-Bass Active Passive. Used but very good condition. Beautiful action with no fret wear. Recently equipped a set of D’Addario NYXL strings. Traditional P-bass tones in passive mode with traditional tone control, or a more modern voice with the active mode and 2 band EQ. Deluxe gig bag included. Super light weight for a 5er at 8.5lbs. Wonderful balance too, no neck dive at all. The factory Hardcore Ageing is beautifully done. Absolutely pro level bass for not a lot of money! I'd rather not post, but can if absolutely required. Alternatively I'm happy to meet up somewhere.
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This is exactly how I use it. I use 2 proper synth sounds, 2 auto-Wah type filters and one weird fuzz Wah sound. This does me for two bands and a combined set list of over 100 songs.
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Pickup advice from people who know things about stuff
NicoMcJ replied to NicoMcJ's topic in Accessories and Misc
I guess I was just looking for an easier option than getting the router out. There must be a halfway house between P and J in a J size pickup. Surely???!! -
As I said in an early reply - if you’re not prepared/willing to spend some time at a PC with it it’s not worth spending £250 on one. You’ll just get fed up with it pretty quickly I reckon.
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Reckon that’s the way forward? They are pretty awesome. -
Pickup advice from people who know things about stuff
NicoMcJ posted a topic in Accessories and Misc
Morning all! Ive got a Ibanez with Nordstrand Big Splits in it and, frankly, I love the sound. I use it in passive mode with the normal tone knob and only ever engage the active preamp when I want a mid boost, so it’s definitely the pickups rather than anything else. Essentially, I want make my Jazz basses sound more like this. I know it won’t be exactly the same but I’m after something in the same ball park. Ive included the description and “tone chart” from the Nordstrand website below. Options I’ve considered are: -Duncan Apollo Jazz set -Dimarzio Ultra Jazz or Model J Is there anything else I should be looking at? Has anyone got any real world, first hand experience of the ultimate JvsP crossover???? -
Ok that sounds weird. There should be little to no “latency” on poly sounds. I’m playing full chords with no issues. There is a button on the full editing to switch between faster tracking or most accurate tracking - more reason to beg your housemate I think!!!
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I ended up going with a Pork & Pickle. More than I wanted to spend on a fuzz but it does everything I need and pops from a mix more than a traditional Muff style.
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If the Orange had a clean blend knob it would be a no-brainer. It’s the only thing that’s prevented me from snapping one up.
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That joyous moment you over-tighten your string clamp and it turns into a string cutter. I think it’s subtle enough that nobody will notice though…
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Nothing is impossible, you just need to believe!!!
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Is using the mini switch and/or the alt switch really that much of a deal breaker for people?
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I’ve had a jack socket fall apart just as I tried to plug in for the first song. Gone inside the body. Easy fix when I got home. Doing it on a dark stage with people watching? No chance. I just grabbed bass 2, tuned it to standard and we started the set on time.
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That’s a good point. I bet even the super pro legends who only ever seemed to use one bass had a backup that lived in its case, was kept in good condition by a roadie and was ready to go at any moment.
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God no. I hated it. Replaced it with a Way Huge Pork and Pickle and my life is much better. Its a Green Russian with a wonderfully flexible clean blend. And it’s tiny.
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I’d could legitimately get by with this and only this, but I do tend to take a “normal” 4 string to gigs for the Drop D songs, just because it’s faster to swap basses than retune. My MM/P Frankenstein is like 8lb (just over) but it feels like a boat anchor after playing this!
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I’ve had mine a few days now so here is my take. if you aren’t prepared to hook it up to your PC forget it. If you are prepared to spend a few days trying out various presets, tweaking them to your needs and saving 6 easy access presets then it’s simply the best synth pedal out there. Tracking is superb. The onboard fuzzes and overdrives are actually great. 6 easy access presets is more than enough for most set lists. You don’t “need” to buy anything else to get the most out of it if you already have a computer. I love it. It’s phenomenal.
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Out -Pedal Power Mondo -DOD Carcosa -TC Hypergravity -NUX Tape Core In -Strymon Zuma & Ojai -Source Audio C4 Synth -Wampler Ego Mini -Ibanez Mini Analog Delay
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New toys!
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No maybe at all. The world needs this collab.
