BigBeatNut Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 May look like a dumb question but bear with me ... the most technical I usually get with a bass is action and truss-rod adjustments. Is there anything special about the sponge that goes under pickups ? I have a '79 P that's been owned from new (with no maintenance to speak of) and I've just noticed that on one side the pickup isn't holding it's position ... if you push it down there's not enough springiness to bring it back up to the right height. Now I presume there's sponge under the pickup that has rotted, and all I've got to do is replace it. Anything particular I need to look out for ? Can I use any old sponge that's lying about ... or are there particular kinds that are prone to rotting in a short period of time ? Cheers, Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I think you can use anything. I normally use the sponge that comes with new pickups in the packaging. You may not want to use a yellow sponge for obvious reasons. I suppose anything dark would do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I've used some neophrene with good results. Stuff that keeps it restitution is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Heeley Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Strips of that foam mat you use to lie on when you go camping - resiliant and long lasting with the right amount of give. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmachine2112 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 hiho,mouse mat,everybody has a few of these. I knew there had to be a use for the things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Thought Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 You can get proper ones from Allparts-bottom of the page:- [url="http://www.allparts.uk.com/allparts-guitar-parts/pickup-parts-c-277_1_112.html?p=shop"]http://www.allparts.uk.com/allparts-guitar...112.html?p=shop[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeatNut Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 Okay ... looks like I've got quite a few options ... sure I can manage one of those. Thanks, all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Mousemat's a great idea - I've been meaning to replace the stuff on mine for ages. I was fiddling with the pups at a gig and lost the foams somewhere so I stuffed it with bog roll. Been like that about 5 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Bogroll...useful if you are caught short on stage as well.................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizbat Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Just replace the sponge with springs mounted below the pickup base. job done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 [quote name='wizbat' post='442137' date='Mar 23 2009, 12:39 AM']Just replace the sponge with springs mounted below the pickup base. job done![/quote] Warwicks are so equipped, but it's not to everyone's taste in terms of the way that the pickups push in and "ping" back up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tischbein Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 +1 on the springs.. also surgical rubber tubing on the srews is a good solution. You use very srew seperately to achieve the right pickup height, which doesn´t alway work with the sponges. Plus sponges harden over time...aaahh, who cares.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-basser Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 rubber tubing is what Dingwall use, works well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Stick with the old sponge otherwise you will not get THE TONE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobiebass Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 [quote name='owen' post='447755' date='Mar 27 2009, 10:15 PM']Stick with the old sponge otherwise you will not get THE TONE![/quote] +10000000000000 but on a serious note, I might get my wetsuit and scissors out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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