Semi Hollow bass

[amphlett7]

well
i have to admit this bass has been good to me
i learnt on it, its had its fair share of problems

but its good

it has a cracked headstock from a gig
abd three pretty bad humbuckers
but i have no clue how to change em
youll see why when you look at the pics
what can do to this bass
to improve its sound
or even just improve it

[amphlett7]

more pictures

[amphlett7]

[redstrand]

Those look like Vox/Eastwood pickups. Take the bass to a local luthier and they'll get it repaired the way you want. replace the electronics to get a "better" sound if you need to...fairly cheap...that looks like it would be a fun project bass.

[amphlett7]

Originally Posted by redstrand

Those look like Vox/Eastwood pickups. Take the bass to a local luthier and they'll get it repaired the way you want. replace the electronics to get a "better" sound if you need to...fairly cheap...that looks like it would be a fun project bass.

what local luthiers?
i dont think there is any in perth, western australia
nut if anyone knows any
details would help
thanks for the info

[amphlett7]

well i was looking on the net
and found these
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Bassline...36-i1127449.gc

to me they look similar

but the size could be different

anyone see a resemblance
could just be me

[redstrand]

The basslines are too small. You have Mosrite styled pickups, look on eBay for Eastwood pickups, they are the same size. They are longer, wider and weirder sounding. Dunno about Perth...look online, there has to be someone who fiddles with wood.

[amphlett7]

Originally Posted by redstrand

The basslines are too small. You have Mosrite styled pickups, look on eBay for Eastwood pickups, they are the same size. They are longer, wider and weirder sounding. Dunno about Perth...look online, there has to be someone who fiddles with wood.

like these
http://cgi.ebay.com/Eastwood-P-90-Ba...QQcmdZViewItem
(thats all i could find)

[amphlett7]

this is a long shot
but could i use 5 string sized emgs

i know theyre for fivers
but they're the right size
and the ceramic magnets would pickup the sound anyway

but its just price then
but would it work?

[JimmyM]

I wouldn't put 5-string pickups on a 4-string. The polepieces (yes, EMG's have polepieces, you just can't see them) wouldn't line up.

[amphlett7]

Originally Posted by JimmyM

I wouldn't put 5-string pickups on a 4-string. The polepieces (yes, EMG's have polepieces, you just can't see them) wouldn't line up.

damn
what can i use then

i couldnt find what that other guy was talking bout


so im not bothered if its not the same type
like well it has to fit

with the ring its about 40 cm i think

[John Wentzien]

I would leave it "as-is"
Too cool to mess with-

[John Wentzien]

These might work if you "must" do it.http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/b...fendertele.htm

[iriegnome]

Originally Posted by amphlett7

damn
what can i use then

i couldnt find what that other guy was talking bout


so im not bothered if its not the same type
like well it has to fit

with the ring its about 40 cm i think

The 4 string and 5 string EMG Extended series are the same dimensions on the outside. Both are 3-1/2 inches. All of the extended 4 string pickups are the same dimension... You can use any of them..

[amphlett7]

bad news....
I plugged the bass in today
and its broked

I think the ground lead is out
because if i plug it in it CAN'T
make a sound
it wont play
but will just make a large BUZZING noise

another problem arose
when i went to check it out
i couldnt theres no hole for the electrics

[amphlett7]

Originally Posted by iriegnome

The 4 string and 5 string EMG Extended series are the same dimensions on the outside. Both are 3-1/2 inches. All of the extended 4 string pickups are the same dimension... You can use any of them..

so how would i fit a emg in there
do they come with new rings?

[mellowgerman]

you could have a varitone switch installed. it would help you squeeze a couple other sounds out of it.