BigRedX Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I bought this Pedulla Buzz from eubassix ealier this year and while it plays beautifully, after hearing the sound clips on daflewis' ACG/East pre-amp review I think that a pre-amp upgrade make this bass really sing. So what do you think - black or gold knobs when I order it? Normally I'm pretty sure about my taste in things, but this time I really can't make up my mind. On the whole I don't really like gold hardware, but on this bass it definitely works, and I'm wondering should I go all gold to match the bridge, machine heads and strap buttons, or stay black as knobs currently are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mokl Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 In my opinion black, definitely. I really like the stock knobs and black would preserve a similar look, even if they are different knobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Im going the other way..... Gold would match the bridge, tuners, straplocks...... get yerself a gold jack-socket nut while you getting the bits and finish it off, pro like..... I'm not a huge fan of gold bits on gutiars ----but--- if its got 'em on make the most of 'em.... Bling it up dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Why not get one colour and then have a spare set of knobs in the other? It might actually look pretty sweet with black bottom pieces and gold tops, or vice versa... ped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 How about Gold with black stripes,, like teh white ones on teh Pedulla knobs..... Nah..... how abouut that then.....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmyC Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 black, sorry I think too much gold looks tacky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 [quote name='TimmyC' post='50422' date='Aug 24 2007, 10:30 PM']black, sorry I think too much gold looks tacky[/quote] I'm not sure 'Boosty' would agree......! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha-Dave Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 That's a very tough call. Just to be awkward I'll suggest black rings with gold centres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Aesthetically - Gold Practically - Black (or predominantly black) I've found that all my gold hardware has worn and gone green over the years, in spite of wiping it down with a soft cloth after playing. The Black stuff is still smooth, clean and... Black. With Zero maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 black knobs are better. ask any girl, they'll tell you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted August 25, 2007 Author Share Posted August 25, 2007 Thanks for all the replies. I may well see if I can get it with both black and gold knobs and then see which looks best when actually fitted to the bass as the different style of knob compared with the current ones will have an outcome on the "look". BTW there was supposed to a poll to go with this thread but despite selecting poll options and filling them in, it doesn't seem to have materialised. What did I do wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 I wouldn't be suprised if John would supply you with both colous and you can return the ones you didn't like. Might be worth askin' Cheers ped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hit&Run Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 I've seen a few different shades of gold, so that may force your hand if it doesn't match the existing hardwear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmandan Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 I once landed on the site of a Boutique Mfr who had a statement on one of their pages to the effect: "we will NEVER construct a bass with Gold hardware, so don't even ask!"..... I think they were French, has anyone else seen this? as I've not been able to find them since and starting to suspect I dreamt the whole thing! They were damn fine looking instruments as I recall....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 I remember that. They were one of the many web pages I looked at when I was searching for interesting bass manufacturers/luthiers. I seem to remember that they won't do lined fretless either. On the whole I tend to agree with their no gold hardware policy, but I've got used to the look of the gold on the Buzz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 I would go for gold - it works on that bass Hamster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Some of both? Could be cool if you group them in colours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skelf Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 It was JP Basses that would not use gold hardware or a lined fretless. They had various other restrictions on what they would build. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonlord Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Personally, I would order some ebony wood knobs from that cheap ebay seller someone mentioned in another thread. Anyway, between gold and black, although I would normally say black without second thought, I agree that it works on that bass. So, I think I'm leaning towards gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 I'd say keep it the way it is. I've fitted a set of alembic activator pickups to my Pentabuzz which freed up a whole load of midrange growl. A set of EMG's might have a similar effect. If you fancy a set of alembics, I do have a spare set going but they're not cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 Ta CK, Can you tell me a bit more about your Alembic Activator Pickups? I had a look on the Alembic site but there wasn't much info and they only seemed to be available with a pre-amp and as a JJ set and what looked like a pair of Soap-bars. Obviously I need a P-J set... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 [quote name='BigRedX' post='51466' date='Aug 27 2007, 10:00 PM']Ta CK, Can you tell me a bit more about your Alembic Activator Pickups? I had a look on the Alembic site but there wasn't much info and they only seemed to be available with a pre-amp and as a JJ set and what looked like a pair of Soap-bars. Obviously I need a P-J set...[/quote] Mine's a PJ set. Pic of my other set (now fitted to the Pedulla) below. Preamp circuit is here: This set of pups doesn't have the solder free connectors, but the set I have spare does. They're passive so can work with any preamp system assuming the impedances are precisely matched. Alemboid was interested in them as part of a trade but he's in France at the mo, so if you're interested then let me know. I'll send pics of the actual set so you know what you're getting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 Many thanks for the pics and info. I had a look at the Pentabuzz on your site and listened to the sound clips - very nice! I really like my Buzz to play and the sound unplugged is pretty much what I'm after, it just doesn't seem to be quite getting through the electronics, and amplified the D and G strings don't have quite the "authority" to E and A do. I'm going to try the East/ACG pre-amp first and see how I get on. However feel free to PM me with a price you're looking for for the Pickups because I might go for those too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BigRedX Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 [quote name='lwtait' post='52684' date='Aug 30 2007, 11:11 AM']chrome[/quote] Ha Ha... Unfortunately you're too late I sent my order off this morning to Alan, and I'll be getting both black and gold so I can decide when I see them in place. Expect more pics in a week or so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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