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I've converted a couple of my 4 strings (also had one built) with the Schaller 2000, for similar reasons but not drop tuning. Excellent bridge. Some of the Ibanez BTB four strings are 35" scale, so great for unflabby drop tuning.

They've worked together for so long that it surely stands to reason he'll be carrying the latest model, if only for road testing. Quite possibly MK was involved in the design stages.

Was there ever an answer to this? There's lots of pages to wade through! Generally grand with the new look, just getting used to the odd bit being in a different place. :-)

+1 I've done alot of tweaking over the decades, and the USA pickups are way better. So much more clarity. I tried several instruments while working in a shop, which were really good fitted with DD, but it was like the brand didn't dare fit the better pups and put the price up a sizeable chunk. I'm in the 'go for it' camp.

^^This. Should I use a pick? Why do people play with fingers? etc.

I know what you mean, Dood.. the last new ones I bought was a set of 5 string jazz type, bought a couple of years back from the States as I couldn't even get an estimate of lead time for UK. What are/were you after for the project?

I have (cough!) more than one EMG - equipped bass, and have played around with their configuration for decades. The pickups themselves are resin potted, so not repairable as you'd have to destroy it to get inside. I've always worked on the principle that backup extends to warranty replacement of a new pickup, or you're on your own ie source a replacement yourself. A rewind isn't going to happen. Pots and switches are easy to obtain, either 'official' or off the shelf at electronics outlets. Touch wood, I've never had an EMG pickup fail in the approx 30 years I've had a variety of them. :-)

Also if necessary you can get 22k pots from places like Maplin, which will actually do the job just as well as the official 25k ones.

Don't worry about the pickup buss, it's just a connecting block for the push fit red +9V ends. With the 'old' type you just solder the red pickup wires to the red battery wire. Love those EMGs!

Just picked up the Mono gigbag from Tim, as he held onto it for when I was passing on a gig. Trouble free transaction, and always good to meet another BC member face to face for a chat and a cuppa! :-)

If you really like the particular Innovation set on that bass, I'd be more inclined to address the pickup choice instead. (Scuttles away, cackling maniacally. .)

Possibly out of phase? Is that both full on gives thin sound?

Get some flux, as it'll be even better that a blob of molten solder. Make sure it's acid free, electronics grade flux, not the acid type used for plumbing soldering. Hopefully the reason is obvious!

Are they wired to 1+/- or 2+/-? , and which do your amp and cab use. Usually 1+/-. Obviously it makes a difference. If they're on the wrong contacts it's an easy fix, but I wouldn't be buying anything else from that lot in a hurry!

If the whole thing has been managed without actually falling out, then the door isn't closed to 1)still being mates, and 2)possibly playing together some time in the future if the moment is right.

^^ that. Or play a bit lighter. Learn which works best for you. I have a bass with nylons on pretty much all the time, quite different from anything else.

Excellent. . You won't be forgetting that trip in a hurry. :-)

Just get an unlined fretless, and save yourself all this needless stress! [size=4] [/size]