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[quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1457951756' post='3003201'] That's weird...are the pickup covers bent or mis-moulded in any way ? [/quote] Don't appear to be. I checked them with a small metal ruler and both appear to be totally straight...

Hi all, So I installed a pair of Bare Knuckle pickups in my Jazz Bass over the weekend, and loving them! Bizzarely however, I have noticed that each pickup has a slight lean to it - i.e. the neck pickup leans towards the fretboard, and the bridge pickup leans towards the bridge, no matter how I set the adjustment screws. I've even gone in and adjusted the foam underneath each pickup, so it's sitting completely straight, but the lean's still there!... I just wondered if anyone's aware of any problems this might cause me, sound-wise, now or in the future!? I'm willing to accept the very minor cosmetic aspect, and this doesn't cause me any issues when playing and seems to sound fine and balanced... Strange question, I know, but would appreciate any advice on this. Alex

[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1457802355' post='3001945'] Each to their own I use the B7K Ultra as a master preamp so it has to be last in line, but even if I wasn't using it for that I prefer a filter going into drive. I put fuzz pedals before filter, but drives are always usually after. [/quote] Oh yes, fuzz before filter for sure! I always like a little bit of gritty mild overdrive before a filter though, just to eccentuate the Moog-esque analog-sounding squelch! :-) Definitely each to their own as you say though! Really want a Protostar though, very envious indeed!

[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1457802355' post='3001945'] Each to their own I use the B7K Ultra as a master preamp so it has to be last in line, but even if I wasn't using it for that I prefer a filter going into drive. I put fuzz pedals before filter, but drives are always usually after. [/quote] Oh yes, fuzz before filter for sure! I always like a little bit of gritty mild overdrive before a filter though, just to eccentuate the Moog-esque analog - sounding squelch! :-) Definitely each to their own as you say though! Really want a Protostar though, very envious indeed!

[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1457628335' post='3000397'] [URL=http://s741.photobucket.com/user/Bassmankev/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpscyie1l0q.jpeg.html][IMG]http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx59/Bassmankev/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpscyie1l0q.jpeg[/IMG][/URL] Gigrig on top as new homemade board isn't large enough underneath to fit 🙄 [/quote] Filter before overdrive!? Well that's just not right at all... N.b. Don't take seriously ;-)

Really tragic...Sad loss of a very talented and inventive pedal-smith.

[quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1456923974' post='2993552'] I've always thought cheap = heavyweight.... [/quote] I've played a ton of Alembics, Ken Smiths, etc that totally dispel this idea ...

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1456919569' post='2993481'] It's the same with Sadowsky. Jason Newsted received a freebie after ordering his 8th or something [/quote] I don't imagine a luthier loses out too badly on having a "buy eight, get one free" offer!

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1456874031' post='2993214'] I'm completely calm. Otherwise I would have used an exclamation mark like yourself. [/quote] Ah, I see. Just seemed like an overreaction.

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1456873471' post='2993206'] Totally stupid comment. [/quote] Woah, calm down!...:-s

[quote name='Treb' timestamp='1455647862' post='2981137'] The Aguilar obp-1 (just like the Sadowsky preamp a design by Alex Aguilar) is supposed to sound a bit warmer than the Sadowsky which is considered a bit more hi-fi-ish. Both the Sadowsky and the Aguilar are boost-only (bass @ 40Hz, treble @ 4000Hz). I still have my Aguilar DB924, great preamp (in essence an obp-1 in a box). Look into the John East preamps too! Very good sounding stuff, I have a DJ-Retro in my Lakland. That mid-sweep is sweet! [/quote] I use the Aguilar DB924 with my Jazz Basses too, and love it! Discontinued now, and the Tone Hammer just doesn't sound as good...They pop up on Ebay and Gumtree now and then, and can be had for a bargain! Just to note, I compared the DB924 with the on-board OBP1 that was on my old Spector, and I didn't notice any signal or power degradation by using a cable, or for the fact that it's an external unit.

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1455628698' post='2980822'] Despite this http://basschat.co.uk/topic/277583-83-wal-mk-1-for-under-l2000-anyone-sold-sorry/page__fromsearch__1 it give me great pleasure to be able to report that the mongrel is back where it belongs. And many thanks to Alex for being such a gent about it also! [/quote] No worries Chris, it was a pleasure to have looked after her for a short time! :-) You're lucky I've got a little one on the way, it's the finest bass I've ever laid hands on and there's no chance I would've let go of it otherwise! ;-)

Yeah, it's a really mean, dirty tone!

Well, he does have those two Dunlop wahs stuck together on his board, so perhaps they're part of the tone?...

Sounds similar to the sound he has in RATM for Testify: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nw3gzAnBiA I really reckon it could be a clean (but still gritty) bass track mixed with a fuzz. Really nasal-sounding fuzz too, so perhaps it's a modded Big Muff or something?

Would REALLY recommend the Aguilar AG-4J 70s pickups for a really Marcus Miller-esque tone! I'm currently using them in my '75 Jazz with the Aguilar DB-924 preamp, and the tone is spot on! Had the Nordstrand "70s wind" NJ4s in before these, but they were a bit too warm and low-middy if anything! More Geddy than Marcus...

Bought a Wal off Chris, and he's just dropped it off at my house today!! Amazingly easy deal, great communication, and overall a thoroughly helpful and friendly guy! Thanks for all your help Chris, I'll keep you updated on the continuing saga of the Wal mongrel! ;-)

Thanks for the suggestions guys, and for the PM Chris! I think I'll buy a 70s bridge and transplant the saddles, should do the trick

So, my AVRI 62 Jazz Bass has the vintage threaded saddles on it ([url="https://www.allparts.com/assets/images/products/BB-0355-001-w.jpg"]these[/url], if you're not familiar with what I mean!). The problem is that I'm quite a heavy right-hand player, and I keep wearing out the threads on the E String saddle, which means the string doesn't stay in place and ends up wobbling about between the threads...I've been through five saddles now (official Fender ones which are actually ridiculously expensive for what they are), and this keeps happening! Rather than change my technique, is anyone aware of a way around this, or if there is some method of strengthening the threads on the saddle so they don't wear out quite as easily? I (and my wallet) would appreciate any advice that anyone can give! Thanks, Al

[quote name='GisserD' timestamp='1454071859' post='2966081'] the SA Manta is also capable. no expression out though... [/quote] I'm guessing he's probably found one by now! ...