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07-28-2006, 07:52 PM
|  | rythum rancher | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: on thin ice | |
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As an avid SB player, I would like to see a more linear taper on the bridge knob.
The point at which the bridge knob goes full-bore-on is right near the end. Actual blending is made difficult by this tiny "window of opportunity".
Surely there is a mod for this? |
07-29-2006, 02:19 AM
|  | Starring In: Return of Kung-Fu World Champion | | Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Oxford, Ohio (Near Cincy) | | | Doesn't anyone have any sound clips? |
07-29-2006, 12:40 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego | | Quote: |
Originally Posted by crhoton Doesn't anyone have any sound clips? | I have clips of all my basses but I don't have an SB-2.
Anything by The Iron Maidens is done with an SB-2. They are the only clips I know of.
Jim Check out the samples. Aces High on Youtube Phantom solo. |
07-31-2006, 11:38 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK | | | Perhaps we could submit a petition to G&L so they add samples to their site, since they already have sounds of other instruments posted.
I'd be willing to post something, if'n I had the means. Sorry. |
07-13-2008, 12:57 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tampa | | | SB-2 Pat Pending by Leo Fender sn# b021657
SB-2 Pat Pending by Leo Fender sn# b021657. Probably built late 1989
notice the shape of the headstock;
headstock print reads....made in the usa pat. pending fullerton ca
sticker on neck plate lists patent numbers
Very good condition; Has been gigged with;
Will somebody appraise this bass for me....
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07-13-2008, 02:28 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Behind the Orange Curtain | | Quote:
Originally Posted by saxofunk  This discussion inspired me to revisit my simple V-V controls and think beyond my usual all or none approach. Quickervicar has it right - with the right balance of volume on each pickup there are a lot of sounds to be had. (thanks for the handy chart!) | 
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As far as a blend knob goes, I hope y'all really mean dual volume control, not pan. I certainly wouldn't want anything less than 0-100% control on each pickup. A typical pan control (100-50/50-100) would eliminate a bunch of usable tones. IMHO it would also eliminate some of the character of the SB-2. An additional tone control would be useful, but with a bit of volume tweeking makes enough difference in tone to get by.
Just my.02.
| Agreed. The thing is built simple for a reason. I've done the tone pot mod and it's helpful within a VERY narrow range; like for reducing zing on new strings. Beyond that, it's only worth it to those who really want to darken the SB-2's tone. My bass is back to its simple V-V roots.
Ken... |
07-14-2008, 12:08 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tampa | | | When was the sb2 first put into production?
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Originally Posted by xpatriot SB-2 Pat Pending by Leo Fender sn# b021657. Probably built late 1989
notice the shape of the headstock;
headstock print reads....made in the usa pat. pending fullerton ca
sticker on neck plate lists patent numbers
Very good condition; Has been gigged with;
Will somebody appraise this bass for me.... |
Question....
When was the sb2 first put into production? |
07-14-2008, 12:22 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2008 Location: Madison, Wisconsin | | Quote:
Originally Posted by xpatriot When was the sb2 first put into production? | The first generation design was made from 1982-84 and the P/J configuration was introduced in 1988 according to this reference: http://www.guitarsbyleo.com/faq.php3#Q8 |
07-15-2008, 09:27 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Behind the Orange Curtain | | I'm re-visiting this. Quote:
Originally Posted by saxofunk This discussion inspired me to revisit my simple V-V controls and think beyond my usual all or none approach. Quickervicar has it right - with the right balance of volume on each pickup there are a lot of sounds to be had. (thanks for the handy chart!) | What you might want to try is backing off the neck pickup to 75%-80% or so, then blend in some bridge for color. It won't be quite so loud, but there's a master control on your amp, right? That split neck pickup is so hot that you can really treat the instrument like an active bass and never dime the volume. You also gain a great volume control in your right hand.
There, Jim. I said it.
Ken... |
07-15-2008, 01:30 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken Baker You also gain a great volume control in your right hand.
There, Jim. I said it.
Ken... |  |
07-15-2008, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by quickervicar I had considered going to a tone pot until I spent more time with the bass. I can get a huge variety of tones using just the two volume pots. Here's what works for mine:
N-10 B-0 = P-bass with tone @ 10 (bassy & blooming)
N-8 B-0 = P-bass with tone @ 3 (warm thud)
N-10 B-8 = the SB-2 (punchy, thick & crunchy)
N-10 B-10 = J-bass with N + B + tone @ 10 (clear, punchy & bright)
Spend time with an SB-2 & you'll find that it will get you through any gig. Not a monster like my ASAT, but it is my favorite bass. Hard to explain but it is just so right in so many ways. | I totally agree that with the exception of my wunkay, the SB-2 is my favorite bass, and "the SB-2" setting is the one, in my opinion, that makes that bass 
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