Hello,

I have received this Custom Warmoth in a trade recently.

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q268/anthenium/Bass.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q268/anthenium/Body1.jpg

Specs:

Warmoth Body:
Dinky P Carved Top
I believe it's Black Korina w a Flamed Maple top option
Routed at Warmoth for a Gotoh 206 Bridge
Gotoh 206 Bridge inset in body

Warmoth Neck (34" scale, Jazz spacing + profile):
Goncalo Alves Neck Wood w Ebony fret board
Side Markers Only
Brass Nut Installed
Schaller Tuners

Duncan MM Pickup
Duncan Pre-Amp BEQ-3 circuit (w internal trim pots), which gives 12db of cut and/or boast control of the bass, middle and treble frequencies. A 'slap' switch is also included, activated via a push/pull master volume control, which adds an aggressive mid-range attack.
String-Thru Ferrules and route
Chrome Knobs
Strings (D'Addario Nickle Wounds)
Stap Buttons (Schaller I think)

Full assembly by Thurston Instruments (body, electronics, neck, etc, etc) and neck leveling, crowning, polish, fret dress, and full setup, etc, etc

It plays AWESOME! But I'm finding the E string is considerably louder than the a d g strings. I have lowered the pickup on the Bass side about 1/4", but it still BOOMS!

I'm not really familiar with Duncan Active Electronics, or MusicMan tone controls. (It took me 3 times playing it before I realized the controls were V T M B:rolleyes: ) How I might balance this BASS-Heavy sound? I play through an SWR 2x10C + SWR WM 410T, which has a 4004 head for Power. 5 band EQ covers tonal coloring.

Thanks,

HMMM...personally i think that maybe you need to just either A lower your bass to accommodate the 'bassyness' of this bass...OR maybe try a real thin gauge of strings. that will help. also try raising the E string action a little if its still no good. if its STILL bad...maybe try the truss rod!

HMMM...personally i think that maybe you need to just either A lower your bass to accommodate the 'bassyness' of this bass...OR maybe try a real thin gauge of strings. that will help. also try raising the E string action a little if its still no good. if its STILL bad...maybe try the truss rod!

I think I have it pretty close to Perfect.

I pushed on the Pup's springs, and noticed the Over-Powering BOOM was cleared up! So I lowered the Bass side of the pickup 1/4", and it seems to be about equal between the E & A strings. It was a Bit Trebley with all tone controls centered. I have the tone cotrols set to T -3, M +2, B Centered. Very Warm sounding like this.

On the amp I have a 5 band Eq. I use the recomended Rock setting, with the exception of Hi-Mid, which is cut to almost -5. Takes a lot of CLick-i-ness out of the sound.

B +4 - Lo-Mid +2 - Mid Centered - Hi-Mid -4 T +2

I may try a lighter gauge string as well. Thanks for your suggestions. I'm REALLY enjoying this new bass now.

I'm REALLY enjoying this new bass now.

You should! x2!!

Looks great!!

Those necks are also perfect for defretting.. if you ever get that urge!! ;)

Congratulations.