LewisK1975 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Been considering a dual MM Pup bass for some time. I know I prefer the feel of precision shaped basses, but can find myself liking the sound of other types of Basses. A look through the limelight gallery on the Classic and cool website showed this! Whilst I would change a few things aesthetically and probably have a preamp onboard, it's about as close as I've seen to what's in my head... I wonder what clever sort got their hands on that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Sandberg did that years ago. VM2 model. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Looks cool! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 I have an ACG version. Top rock bass (for me at any rate). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Been tempted by a double 'bucker P myself, although more along the lines demonstrated by this fine looking Lull: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Nice looking beastie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 54 minutes ago, fretmeister said: Sandberg did that years ago. VM2 model. True! - Forgot about those... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Sandberg’s are the danglies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E sharp Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 The trouble is , is that all of the double Stingray pickup'd basses , all have the rear pickup way too far back - so not getting that 'Stingray sweetspot' . The only mainstream maker that I've seen 'dong it right' (subjective, I know) , is Warwick, with the Doublebuck 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 2 hours ago, E sharp said: The trouble is , is that all of the double Stingray pickup'd basses , all have the rear pickup way too far back - so not getting that 'Stingray sweetspot' . The only mainstream maker that I've seen 'dong it right' (subjective, I know) , is Warwick, with the Doublebuck There's an MTD too http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/MTD_Super_4_Black_Rosewood.html But I can't think of any others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonse Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 (edited) Whoops. Edited August 1, 2018 by Jonse Wrong thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 ^ I don't think that has 2 MM pickups? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonse Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 17 minutes ago, stingrayPete1977 said: ^ I don't think that has 2 MM pickups? Bugger, wrong thread! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 (edited) Always fancied a double bucker Jazz myself Edited August 2, 2018 by DarkHeart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 (edited) 13 hours ago, E sharp said: The trouble is , is that all of the double Stingray pickup'd basses , all have the rear pickup way too far back - so not getting that 'Stingray sweetspot' . The only mainstream maker that I've seen 'dong it right' (subjective, I know) , is Warwick, with the Doublebuck Whilst this is absolutely true, the main sound I'd be looking to get in the ball park of is the Wal sound, which do have the rear pickup further back. Here's a great vid of a Bass which Carey Nordstrand made for Justin Chancellor (I think Chancellor ultimately rejected it), but it shows that you can get pretty darn close to the Wal tone, without paying £5k+ for it..Be sure to listen with headphones / good speakers! Edited August 2, 2018 by LewisK1975 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, Graham said: There's an MTD too http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/MTD_Super_4_Black_Rosewood.html But I can't think of any others I have one of these (in red with 5 strings) and can confirm it is excellent. Really lightweight, lovely neck and incredibly versatile tonally- in large part because each pickup is switchable between series/parallel/single coil. I love it but it’s nowhere near a precision shape so that may be a dealbreaker for the OP. Edited August 2, 2018 by CameronJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Oooo, Nordstrand...I have a single Bigman pickup in one of my Shukers, it's basically two Big Singles, and I have it three-position-switched for single coil (front coil), parallel and rear coil (series was just wayyyy too mental) - it's a great pickup in a MM shell. Now then...a nice light P with two of these and the switching/controls of that MTD (two 3-way switches, plus blend)? Bwahahahaaaaa.... 😀 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 19 minutes ago, Muzz said: Oooo, Nordstrand...I have a single Bigman pickup in one of my Shukers, it's basically two Big Singles, and I have it three-position-switched for single coil (front coil), parallel and rear coil (series was just wayyyy too mental) - it's a great pickup in a MM shell. Now then...a nice light P with two of these and the switching/controls of that MTD (two 3-way switches, plus blend)? Bwahahahaaaaa.... 😀 Now we’re talking! I was actually toying with the idea of putting 2 Bigmans (Bigmen?) in my MTD for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Why’s the neck on back to front on the Limelight? Must make tuning awkward. There was a reason why Leo designed 4 on one side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 I love a reverse headstock Tuning is a breeze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 56 minutes ago, Cuzzie said: I love a reverse headstock Tuning is a breeze I have to agree. The tuning pegs being “under” the headstock is no harder than “over” the headstock. If anything it’s a more comfortable arm position. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 16 hours ago, Grahambythesea said: Why’s the neck on back to front on the Limelight? Must make tuning awkward. There was a reason why Leo designed 4 on one side. I think it'll be so that the lowest string will have the longest distance between bridge and tuning peg, whilst not increasing tension (as that is measure between the bridge and nut) it increases (or decreases?) compliance, which is like tension. Or so I've read in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic_Groove Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 On 02/08/2018 at 09:49, LewisK1975 said: the main sound I'd be looking to get in the ball park of is the Wal sound Have You tried a G&L 2000?? Brendan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 What you really want is an Enfield with the SimS system installed. You get J/P/H options and combinations. The pick ups are available individually - a bit pricey but if you're planning on keeping the bass, it's money well spent. After all, who's more deserving than ourselves?? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Sonic_Groove said: Have You tried a G&L 2000?? Brendan Thanks Brendan, I haven't tried a G&L, but it's certainly another one to consider. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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