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  1. ikay
    Can you post the overall length of your Mustang (top of headstock to bottom strap pin)? The max internal dimension of the M80 for guitar is given as 41.5" (105.4cm) which I think is ever so slightly short but a gig bag is probably a little more flexible than a hard case. Good call.
  2. ikay
    The saddle height and intonation screws on mine are also black. I've just checked mine again and a 6-32 thread definitely fits. Sounds to me like the screws you've been sent are simply the wrong size (possibly metric?) whatever it says on the pack!
  3. ikay
    This link is just a regular bass case for full size P and J etc. I've emailed them to ask if the Gator 'extra long' guitar case fits, just waiting to hear back: https://www.andertons.co.uk/guitar-dept/electric-guitar-accessories/cases-bags-for-electric-guitars/hard-cases-for-electric-guitars/gator-deluxe-molded-case-for-electric-guitars-extra-long
  4. ikay
    Hmm, that's a bit odd, 6-32 thread definitely fits my deluxe saddles. Is it possible the threads in the saddle have been crossed or somehow damaged?
  5. ikay
    I have Lindy Fralin (standard wind) and Fender Custom Shop 60s in a couple of my basses. Great vintage base tone from both with good punch and clarity depending on how you play. I also have a DiMarzio Area J set on my medium scale jazz. Slightly different animal being humcancelling with Alnico 2 magnets but delivers nOa good vintage single coil sound with enough clarity at the top end (not dark like some hum cancelling types). Or experiment with preamps as chris_b says! I used an Audere JZ3 for several years on my Lakland jazz which added a whole new dimension of flexibility. I generally prefer the more natural and open sound of a passive J or P though (I'm a bit old fashioned).
  6. ikay
    What do you feel is lacking with the standard pickups? Or to put it another way, what are you looking for in a replacement pickup (eg. vintage or modern tone, more low-mid beef, more high-mid punch/clarity, extended lows/highs with scooped mids etc)? There are loads of alternatives but they all have different characteristics.
  7. ikay
    It might be worth looking at a baritone guitar hard case such as this 'extra long' Gator case (£80): https://www.andertons.co.uk/guitar-dept/electric-guitar-accessories/cases-bags-for-electric-guitars/hard-cases-for-electric-guitars/gator-deluxe-molded-case-for-electric-guitars-extra-long I believe the overall length of a Mustang is 107cm and the overall internal length of this case is given as 106.7mm so it might just fit. I'd be interested to know myself!
  8. ikay
    What does it weigh please and where are you located?
  9. ikay
    Measurements from the 12th fret on my SR5: 332mm from nut to centreline of neck coil 344mm from nut to centreline of pickup (between coils) 356mm from nut to centreline of bridge coil
  10. ikay
    These measurements put the pickup very close to the bridge and are quite a long way off ...
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  12. ikay
    Crikey, well done!
  13. ikay
    Yes realise that, I wondered if it was just a loose connecting wire or a broken winding in the pickup itself. I guess it was a connecting wire but hats off to you if you managed to find and fix a broken winding!
  14. ikay
    Good to hear it's now sorted. Out of interest, what was the fault with the pickup?
  15. ikay
    I've got an American Deluxe bridge and have just tried a saddle screw which I know to be 6-32 UNC on it and it's a perfect fit. As long as they're a 6-32 thread the ones from R&D should be good.
  16. ikay
    US saddle screws are typically 6-32 UNC thread and 7/16" or 1/2" long (like these from Allparts) https://www.allparts.uk.com/products/bridge-saddle-height-screws-for-bass-hex-head-us-1-2-inch
  17. ikay

    Fender HM5

    ikay replied to maxoges's topic in Bass Guitars

    That's an unusual one. I've often mused over building a 3 J pickup bass, be interesting to hear a demo of the 5 pickup positions if you ever get round to it.
  18. ikay
    Measurements for my SR5 are as follows: 764mm from nut to centreline of neck coil 776mm from nut to centreline of pickup (between coils) 788mm from nut to centreline of bridge coil
  19. ikay
    Just had a listen and I make it out to be this (see pic)
  20. ikay
    I'm with Bolo ... 1. Cort (pickup sounds closer to bridge) 2. Stingray I don't often come out on the winning side but one day my ship will come in
  21. ikay
    Thanks, that's fairly chunky so probably zinc or brass I guess
  22. ikay
    These seem to come with a variety of baseplate materials, what is the weight please?
  23. ikay
    Ugh, are the Sire pickup sizes non-standard in some way? May be worth emailing Sire customer service about a replacement - [email protected]. They promise to reply within one working day! At least then it would be a matched set.
  24. ikay
    Agree it seems unlikely the pickup has packed in but it does happen. Are you getting any output from the front pickup when the blend is in the centre position (just tap the pole pieces)?
  25. ikay
    Have you looked at the wiring on the blend pot to see if anything has come adrift? Might be a bad solder joint that has just come away which is an easy fix. If the wiring looks good then the next thing to check is the front pickup to make sure it's working.
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