Lysdexia Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Hi guys - much as I love my Attitude bass, there are two things I'd like to change 1. The woofer pup right next to the neck is raised above the scratchplate by about two mm all round - right where I like to slap/pop 2. The woofer vol pot is far to close to this area, so when I try to overcome the pup issue, I keep battering my fingers off the pot. So, Can the woofer pup be sunk down so it becomes flush the with plate? And is there a way to stack the vol pot onto one of the two, lower pots - and if so, any suggestions/ideas for wiring? I really love the sound and how it plays for finger-style, but it's frustrating to even attempt to slap/pop successfully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I own an Attitude. I don't really play slap. However... I don't think that the neck pick-up can be sunk [i]that[/i] far into the body, simply because the neck passes beneath it! From what I can tell, it's not sprung or suspended like some pick-ups, just screwed straight in. That said, I'd consider the forward volume control to be the greater problem vis-a-vis slapping. Trouble is, both of the other two pots are pop-ups for the mid cut / mono or stereo options. Personally, I'd check out the pot values (I'd guess at 500k), and seek out a dual-concentric with a pull-up. I'd use it on the rearward pot (Split "P" Vol & mono/stereo) so you've got both vols on one stack to avoid confusion. My Warwick has such a stacked control for Bass/Treble & coil tap. Don't know what the pot values are, though... Just a couple of ideas. Hope it helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean.Robinson Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Also i would keep it in mind that sinking the pickup would also reduce its output a fair bit, unless you lowered the action as you lowered the pickup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 the neck pup is only a cover, the pup sits slightly below the scratchplate. now, lysdexia, the attitude is not meant to be slapped! andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lysdexia Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share Posted November 29, 2008 [quote name='andy67' post='337232' date='Nov 26 2008, 01:41 PM']the neck pup is only a cover, the pup sits slightly below the scratchplate. now, lysdexia, the attitude is not meant to be slapped! andy[/quote] That's the answer I wanted to hear about the neck pup - so how would I make the cover flush with the rest of the scratch-plate? Take the lot off and get a custom plate made? And this bass was made for slapping - it's thunderous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 The cover isn't attached to the scratchplate, from what I recall you would simply unscrew the cover. andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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