Splitting Barts and other fun electronic opinions!

AverageWhiteBassist · #1 08-18-2010, 08:27 PM

So, after talking with Gard, I found out splitting Barts to single coils is definitely an option. I'm excited to hear what that will translate to on my LG3005. I will have the ability to put in a push pull, 250K for those other interested parties, so that I can have it as is and with both pickups singled out. I'm sure others have thought of this, but anyone out done it? I was considering changing out the Barts to Big Splits that I have coming, but I want to have my cake and eat it too so I am starting with the splitting of the Barts. I don't think it will make Spanish Cedar sound like Ash, but I think it will have more finese and still be the steamroller I love.

The bonus is if I end up not using the Big Splits, then my bass teacher will and that means sound clips before and after on both occasions for all to enjoy!!!

VroomVroom · #2 08-18-2010, 10:40 PM

Outstanding, Dave! I can't wait to hear your thoughts. This should be interesting, for sure.

Darkstrike · #3 08-19-2010, 01:32 AM

Awesome!

Fishheadjoe · #4 08-20-2010, 09:39 AM

Thanks for posting this, very interesting... I am wondering what the sound difference would be, between this and using a single coil jazz pickup would be... or am I way out in left field here?
Fishheadjoe

AverageWhiteBassist · #5 08-20-2010, 12:14 PM

I think the Barts split will be comparable to big singles or big splits Nordstrands, we'll find out. Sink or swim, it should be fun.

Fishheadjoe · #6 08-20-2010, 12:34 PM

Looking forward to hearing about your results.
Fishheadjoe

CrashClint · #7 08-20-2010, 10:06 PM

Make it split to the outside coils of each pickup so you will get a little of the jazz tone.

bassman86 · #8 08-24-2010, 01:46 PM

Hello everyone. I'm the proud owner of a LG3006. I too have been thinking about splitting the coils on my Barts to get that single coil "Jazz bass" sound. So Daveproulx please keep us up to date on your Bart Splitting!

AverageWhiteBassist · #9 08-27-2010, 12:57 PM

Alright, got the bass back and what a cool option. If you are thinking about doing this, do it! Soundbites tonight!

Darkstrike · #10 08-27-2010, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveProulx

Alright, got the bass back and what a cool option. If you are thinking about doing this, do it! Soundbites tonight!

Can't wait to hear those clips!

Been thinking about doing this to my LG, and IIRC, Gard said it was possible to split the Roscoe Barts into a P config, which I'd love to do to my neck pickup.

jebmd · #11 08-27-2010, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkstrike

Can't wait to hear those clips!

Been thinking about doing this to my LG, and IIRC, Gard said it was possible to split the Roscoe Barts into a P config, which I'd love to do to my neck pickup.

Me too.

AverageWhiteBassist · #12 08-27-2010, 07:01 PM

This gives a very rough quick idea of the pickup sound changes. Forgive the sloppy playing and the bad recording, I wanted to get this on here asap. I did the regular full Roscoe sound, then split, then split with more amp volume. Spilting the coils adds such dimension to the sound, I'm really digging it and for the price of a push pull pot plus labor (unless you are handy) it is a valuable addition to your tonal arsenal. Again, sorry for the quick crappy playing.

CactusmanDoug · #13 08-27-2010, 09:43 PM

Yep, cheapest and best mod I've done on my SKB. I did the push/pull with my Nordstrand DC's and I dig it.

maurilio · #14 08-27-2010, 09:52 PM

It's been done.

I've installed a 4pdt and wired the pup for para/sc/ser:

Fs: Roscoe Century V (one of a kind)

Fs: Roscoe Century V (one of a kind)

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