FS: reissue precision controls wired, Curtis Novak pickups, sadowsky preamp/DI

[ac3320]

I have the control setup from my Fender American Vintage '62 reissue precision bass (2007). It's all straight up stock stuff from the factory. Adding a preamp so I don't need it anymore. $40 shipped paypal. SOLD!


Also, I have a Curtis Novak Precision bass pickup set. Hand-wired vintage tone! Same as the Lollar set, but this is hand-wired by Curtis himself, and it sounds great! [B]$100 shipped paypal. SOLD![/b]







Finally, this is from an old thread.... I have a minty fresh Sadowsky preamp/DI + AC adaptor that I won't be needing anymore because I'm installing a preamp in the bass I used it for previously. Original box too. $200 shipped paypal.

[ampegfuzz]

Have you compared the a lollar to the Curtis? Bump

[ac3320]

Originally Posted by ampegfuzz

Have you compared the a lollar to the Curtis? Bump

Yeah i have, and to be honest, i can't tell a difference. I think they are using the exact same 60's-era vintage spec stuff for the precision and jazz pickups, and it sure sounds it too! Especially noticeable DI, since my amp/cab combo is fairly colored. Compared to stock Fender pickups, the tone of the Novak (and Lollar) are much sweeter, less harsh overall, and slightly better balance across the strings.

The only thing 'better' about Novak vs. Lollar are 1) Novak's are hand-wound by Curtis himself (sweet!) whereas Lollars are simulated hand-wound (read: "scatterwound"), and 2) Novaks are a bit cheaper than Lollars (probably because the scale of the operation).

Again, their tones (comparing both jazz and precision vintage sets) are very close to eachother. Both work very well in Fender CS, AV, and American standard. Probably the biggest change would be compared to MIM/MIJ and Squire lines, where the pickups are really lacking!

[livinglow]

Still have the '62 RI pups? If so, want to sell them?

[ac3320]

Originally Posted by livinglow

Still have the '62 RI pups? If so, want to sell them?

Nope, sold those a while back. If you want the '62 RI pups, you can get them online at a bunch of places

[livinglow]

Originally Posted by ac3320

Nope, sold those a while back. If you want the '62 RI pups, you can get them online at a bunch of places

Yeah I know, but I like buying used from fellow TB'er 1st (cheaper and helps everyone on here out.)

Plus I was going to see about a package deal with the pots.

Thanks.

[ac3320]

Originally Posted by livinglow

Yeah I know, but I like buying used from fellow TB'er 1st (cheaper and helps everyone on here out.)

Plus I was going to see about a package deal with the pots.

Thanks.

Oh I can understand that. It is usually cheaper buying used here!

Well, I like the Novak's better, but I can understand you wanting to do a stock setup, so I won't bog you down with "the Novakpup is way better than the '62 RI pup" banter

[bassdude51]

PM sent

[ac3320]

Sooo.... all that's left is the Sadowsky preamp! Come and get it!

[ac3320]

all sold!