Complete a bass with this top... - Page 3

**Ryan L.** · #41 11-18-2012, 04:39 PM

Not saying it isn't possible, although I would be suspicious of other factors rather than the BEM board alone. I've owned 3 Roscoes and 2 Lulls with BEM boards, and have had no issues with dead spots.

Guess we'll have to agree to disagree on this one, Joe.

JOME77 · #42 11-19-2012, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan L.

Not saying it isn't possible, although I would be suspicious of other factors rather than the BEM board alone. I've owned 3 Roscoes and 2 Lulls with BEM boards, and have had no issues with dead spots.

Guess we'll have to agree to disagree on this one, Joe.

Agree Ryan. I still feel thought that maple boards are a bit more unstable than most. A BEM board will look good with the top that Steve has picked out though.

Bipslapper · #43 11-19-2012, 09:07 AM

My Lull has a BEM board and my last Ernie Ball Sterling did as well, no problems.

If you really want stable - carbon fiber. I know that's not an option here and don't want it to be one, just I love how my Modulus never moves and each note is as pure as the next.

Staying on the Roscoe topic, I love my newest SKB with the Wenge board. Stable and no dead spots at all. Ebony also seems strong, but more $$

SteveC · #44 11-19-2012, 02:13 PM

So many options. I thought I was set on Soaps for this one, but the JM is intriguing as well.

I've had a few "carbon fiber" neck basses. They are really nice, but ultimately they didn't "hang" right and felt "long" when I played them.

I'll have to do some more thinking...

**Ryan L.** · #45 11-19-2012, 07:09 PM

Well, as always, Steve, you are welcome to try mine. I have one of each.......

And since I won't start gigging with the new band for a bit, yet, there is an Eden 1205/610 rig, a Mesa Titan/Powerhouse 1200 rig, a Fender Bassman 150, and an Ampeg BA110, all sitting here.

SteveC · #46 11-19-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan L.

Well, as always, Steve, you are welcome to try mine. I have one of each.......

And since I won't start gigging with the new band for a bit, yet, there is an Eden 1205/610 rig, a Mesa Titan/Powerhouse 1200 rig, a Fender Bassman 150, and an Ampeg BA110, all sitting here.

I have thought about checking with you again as you have the 3 popular pickup combos...thanks for the offer.

I have to wait and see what the damage will be for Robin's ring. A custom cushion cut Ruby and matching diamond are in the works. Should know is couple weeks. The new bass may have to wait a few months so I can recover. We'll see how it goes.

SteveC · #47 12-01-2012, 06:19 AM

Well, some good deals on used Roscoe's have come and gone and I haven't bought them. Must mean I want a custom build.

After a number of gigs using my IEM's I am finding while my Geddy Lee jazz sounds good, it is also missing something. I'm guessing its the mids I'm missing. I think there's a natural scoop in a pair if passive jazz pups, right?

So I'm wondering if I go JM like Gard suggested or should I be liking at a more traditional soapbar set up? The thread about pickup placement got me wondering.

JoelFT · #48 12-01-2012, 07:47 AM

The JM is VERY scooped sounding. That's just the way a MM pickup is supposed to be. I find that when I'm in single coil mode I end up putting a lot of mids back in.

In no way am I being negative towards the JM however. I absolutely love it, maybe more than the Nord DC's in my SKB.

SteveC · #49 12-01-2012, 10:12 AM

I don't like to get TO heavy in the mids, which is why I shy away a little from the traditional soaps, but maybe a little more than I have now. Maybe a simple EQ pedal would help.

Of corse, I still find myself wanting a low B string once in a while...

SteveC · #50 12-01-2012, 06:31 PM

As I posted elsewhere, after a session of new tunes, transpositions and not having the right notes/range, I need a 5 string again.

I need to decide the pickup thing.

**Ryan L.** · #51 12-01-2012, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JoelFT

The JM is VERY scooped sounding. That's just the way a MM pickup is supposed to be. I find that when I'm in single coil mode I end up putting a lot of mids back in.

In no way am I being negative towards the JM however. I absolutely love it, maybe more than the Nord DC's in my SKB.

Yes, mine is scooped, too. I love it, but it does require adding mids to cut through at times. I think that is the only thing keeping it from being my go-to for everything. My Century with Bart CB soapbars just can't be beat..........it kills. However, my JM is a pretty darn close second!