HarryPotter Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I noticed today just how microphonic the pup is on this bass (and how weedy output voltage wise). Basically it needs replacing - the bass is great, pup aside. So does anybody have any ideas for a drop in replacement? Electronics and soldering etc. I am good at, I just don't fancy cutting wood. I've contacted Brandoni to see if they have anything and Andy at Wizard to see if he is able to help. Best price I can get a Dimarzio model one for is about £75 from Thomman. So what do you guys know / think. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 [quote name='HarryPotter' post='376895' date='Jan 11 2009, 04:39 PM']I noticed today just how microphonic the pup is on this bass (and how weedy output voltage wise). Basically it needs replacing - the bass is great, pup aside. So does anybody have any ideas for a drop in replacement? Electronics and soldering etc. I am good at, I just don't fancy cutting wood. I've contacted Brandoni to see if they have anything and Andy at Wizard to see if he is able to help. Best price I can get a Dimarzio model one for is about £75 from Thomman. So what do you guys know / think. TIA[/quote] Expensive but ..... Dark Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryPotter Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 Yeah, thought about one of them, til I saw the price :S On a gibson, maybe, but not for an Epi, thanks for the response though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 (edited) +1 for the DiMarzio Model One, I have one in my EB-3 Edited January 11, 2009 by neepheid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryPotter Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 [quote name='neepheid' post='377116' date='Jan 11 2009, 08:27 PM']+1 for the DiMarzio Model One, I have one in my EB-3[/quote] Using just the neck pup, how would you describe the tone please? The standard pup on an EB-0 is just like it says on the tin, muddy the main prob is there are so many mids it's not easy to tell the difference between an open E and an E played on the D string Ideally the Pup I'm after would lose some of the mids and gain a bit more articulation but keep the rumbling lows and gain a bit more in the way of dynamics. Ideally But right now I'd settle for not being microphonic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 [quote name='HarryPotter' post='377174' date='Jan 11 2009, 09:30 PM']Using just the neck pup, how would you describe the tone please? The standard pup on an EB-0 is just like it says on the tin, muddy the main prob is there are so many mids it's not easy to tell the difference between an open E and an E played on the D string Ideally the Pup I'm after would lose some of the mids and gain a bit more articulation but keep the rumbling lows and gain a bit more in the way of dynamics. Ideally But right now I'd settle for not being microphonic.[/quote] From memory, I recall that the Model One definitely firmed up the tone, more articulation as you said but I can't remember how the old one sounded. I've got an EB-0 coming this week so I'll be able to make some better comparisons and maybe make some sound recordings for you so you can make your own mind up. Remember that the EB-3 might sound a little different due to the longer scale. I also installed a Hipshot Supertone bridge which I believe also had a beneficial effect on tone of the bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthesia Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 (edited) [quote name='neepheid' post='377187' date='Jan 11 2009, 09:43 PM']Remember that the EB-3 might sound a little different due to the longer scale.[/quote] The original Gibson EB-3's were short scale - 30 1/2", and the EB-3L was 34" scale. IIRC there were much more EB3s than there were EB3Ls made. Edited January 11, 2009 by synaesthesia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryPotter Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 Sound clips would be wonderful if possible, I'm sure that others on here would be interested as well (scale length excepted). At the moment I am 'living' with the bridge, it's not wonderful but it works (just), for me it's just the neck on this little beasty that's so comfy and keeps me coming back. In fact, as a bass to play it's just so comfy and they are so rarely seen compared to Fendery type of instruments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 [quote name='synaesthesia' post='377199' date='Jan 11 2009, 09:51 PM']The original Gibson EB-3's were short scale - 30 1/2", and the EB-3L were 34" scale.[/quote] We're talking Epiphones here, sorry for not making myself clear. The Epi EB-3 is 34" - I know they've called it the wrong thing. Not that it's a super accurate reissue like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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