itu Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 23 hours ago, Hellzero said: The Fodera Anthony Jackson has only an output jack (XLR on the new version), nothing else between it and the pickup. Have you been seeing his amp endorsements? Me neither. I think his vol and eq are in some very big, and very expensive mixing desk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 On 16/04/2020 at 10:20, Hellzero said: Check this bass wiring bible for ideas. It's in German, but the drawings are in any language you want. 😉 http://www.ak-line.com/medium/Bassschaltungen.pdf Wow, that's a fantastic resource, thanks for the link! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 11 hours ago, itu said: Have you been seeing his amp endorsements? Me neither. I think his vol and eq are in some very big, and very expensive mixing desk. This is what he was using more than 15 years ago : https://www.lightsoundjournal.com/2006/08/16/anthony-jackson-chooses-meyer-sound/ He seems to still use the Meyer Sound CQ-1 amplified box (only one nowadays) with a very expensive studio EQ/preamp/compressor that could be from API, Avalon, Millennia and the likes. His signal on stage goes through a JAM Pedals WaterFall (chorus/vibrato) and an Ernie Ball volume pedal. He is a huge fan of the Radial J48 D.I. box for stages too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duarte Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 (edited) I think I've come up with a good way of having simplified controls, great versatility and being totally unique. Have you ever seen a bass with this layout... 3 way switch: Neck, both, bridge + 3 way switch: Bass off, bass on with bright tone, bass on with dark tone OR 3 way switch Neck off, neck on, neck on with dark tone + 3 way switch bridge off, bridge on, bridge on with dark tone. I like the idea of having just 2 switches and no knobs. I think both of these configurations have their advantages. And truth is, that's more tonal options than I'd need anyway. Edited April 22, 2020 by Duarte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrixn1 Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Check out the switch options on a G&L L2000 - either stock wiring or some of the popular mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duarte Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 So I've been in cahoots with our man KiOgon, and he's cooking up something very cool for me. I'm looking forward to showing it off! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 On 16/04/2020 at 07:57, Reggaebass said: It’s not really wacky but Have you thought about concentric stacked knobs, I’ve got them on 2 of my jazzes, you can control both pickups individually and they look really cool I seem to remember that many of the early Jazz basses were made with stacked knobs like that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 (edited) I'd rewire it. If you're not especially technical a fully loaded control plate is cheap enough, and leaves only 3 wires to attach. I prefer the 3 knob setup myself, but one means caviar is another mans big mac. Edited April 27, 2020 by Bassfinger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceBass3901 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 I have a VVT setup on my Jazz, but also installed a Series/Parallel rotary switch (4 hole plate, with jack on the side on the bass). The Series option is the one that gets used about 90% of the time for me. So the second Volume gets disregarded and the Tone still works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duarte Posted April 28, 2020 Author Share Posted April 28, 2020 18 hours ago, BruceBass3901 said: I have a VVT setup on my Jazz, but also installed a Series/Parallel rotary switch (4 hole plate, with jack on the side on the bass). The Series option is the one that gets used about 90% of the time for me. So the second Volume gets disregarded and the Tone still works. The final design that I've gone with does have series/parallel capabilities, but on a 3 hole plate with no push pulls. I've got a weird thing against push-pull pots, I don't know why but they don't do it for me. I went with 3 hole plate to appease my preference for minimalism, possibly compromising on functionality. Who knows? I'll update you when my Kiogon loom arrives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceBass3901 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Duarte said: I've got a weird thing against push-pull pots, I don't know why but they don't do it for me. I totally understand this. I can't stand push-pulls. I think for me it is that the pulled position looks and feels weird. I would much rather have a toggle switch or rotary switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Push-push switches for me, much nicer to use than push-pull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JottoSW1 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 On 16/04/2020 at 13:44, linear said: For when you need to nip out of the practice room. Sort of like a Bass Chastity Belt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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