Realist Fitting -is it as simple as it seems?

[NickD]

Considering adding a Realist Copperhead to my bass, and looking at YouTube vids it seems like a relatively straightforward job. Is it though?

 

I'm not a complete idiot, but for the sake of a few quid extra is it worth taking it in for fitting, of would you just get on with it?

 

Thanks!

[tinyd]

It's pretty easy as long as you take all the sensible precautions around preventing the soundpost from slipping by not removing all strings etc.

[NickD]

Cheers!

 

It just looks like a slackening job (more on the bass side than the treble, obvs). I suppose if I feel my way through it I should be ok.

 

[tinyd]

Yep, lie bass on it's back etc and you should be fine!

 

I really like my Realist Copperhead btw - it's the best of the pickups I've tried

Edited August 4, 2023 by tinyd

[Burns-bass]

If you’re worried about the bridge moving, you can use masking tape to show you where the feet should be. Obviously remove this as soon as possible!

 

I still have the bridge markers on my aluminium bass as I’m lazy.

[chyc]

I've had two basses left with marks on the bass top due to this pickup. It is aesthetic but I don't know if that's just how it is or if I installed it wrong.