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02-21-2007, 01:03 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: silicon valley | |  Bass Max Installation
I recently had a new bridge put on my bass. I use a Realist but I like to use a BassMax in situations where I need more volume. The BassMax does not fit in the wing on the new bridge and after spending a lot of $$ having the new bridge installed, I'm loathe to take a file to it. Is there any way I can reduce the thickness of the BassMax to help it fit? I noticed that there is a rubber insulator between the two piezo elements. I'm wondering if that can be replaced with a smaller insulator.
Bob G. please chime in, if you're lurking...
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02-21-2007, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by kwd  I recently had a new bridge put on my bass. I use a Realist but I like to use a BassMax in situations where I need more volume. The BassMax does not fit in the wing on the new bridge and after spending a lot of $$ having the new bridge installed, I'm loathe to take a file to it. Is there any way I can reduce the thickness of the BassMax to help it fit? I noticed that there is a rubber insulator between the two piezo elements. I'm wondering if that can be replaced with a smaller insulator.
Bob G. please chime in, if you're lurking... | I wouldn't take it apart. As you may know, the Rev. Solo II is fitted to the bridge (rather than the other way around). It has plenty of output although I don't know if it would be greater than your Realist. Are you short of gain in the pre-amp stage? |
02-21-2007, 01:37 PM
|  | .............. Moderator | | Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Stockton, Ca | | Interesting question. I have the Bass Master Pro, and recently had my bridge replaced, and now have a similar circumstance. I'm curious to know why you wouldn't file out a space to accomodate the piezo sandwich? I'm definitely not trying to criticize: I had mine replaced without thinking ahead to ask the guy to make space for the pickup (big duh on my part). But with a careful approach and the right file, it's really not that big of a modification.
I know, this doesn't answer your question. Still, I'd be really surprised to hear if someone would advise you to alter the pickup rather than alter the bridge. Quote:
Originally Posted by kwd I recently had a new bridge put on my bass. I use a Realist but I like to use a BassMax in situations where I need more volume. The BassMax does not fit in the wing on the new bridge and after spending a lot of $$ having the new bridge installed, I'm loathe to take a file to it. Is there any way I can reduce the thickness of the BassMax to help it fit? I noticed that there is a rubber insulator between the two piezo elements. I'm wondering if that can be replaced with a smaller insulator.
Bob G. please chime in, if you're lurking... | |
02-21-2007, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Basschair But with a careful approach and the right file, it's really not that big of a modification. | I second that! I've done it twice now and while it's never fun to hack away at any part of your bass, this isn't critical surgery, in my view....
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02-21-2007, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob Hunter while it's never fun to hack away at any part of your bass, this isn't critical surgery, in my view.... | Agreed. It can be done very carefully with a flat file, or even with an emory board. File a little, check the fit, file a little, check the fit. You could end up with a pickup that is extremely well-fit. |
02-22-2007, 01:02 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: silicon valley | | | thank you for replies
Since the new bridge went on, the bass hasn't sounded better. I guess that's why I'm so averse to touching it. I'm warming up to the idea of the emory board. How much damage could I do with that? |
02-22-2007, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by kwd Since the new bridge went on, the bass hasn't sounded better. I guess that's why I'm so averse to touching it. I'm warming up to the idea of the emory board. How much damage could I do with that? | Well, you'd be surprised 
If you have calipers, you could measure the thickness of the piezo, and file/measure until you're close to the proper clearance. At that point, use the emory board to take off thin layers, check the piezo for fit, and repeat until it seats snugly and securely. That way you won't end up ta**** toomuch off and having to add material to wedge it in. |
02-23-2007, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by kwd I recently had a new bridge put on my bass. I use a Realist but I like to use a BassMax in situations where I need more volume. The BassMax does not fit in the wing on the new bridge and after spending a lot of $$ having the new bridge installed, I'm loathe to take a file to it. Is there any way I can reduce the thickness of the BassMax to help it fit? I noticed that there is a rubber insulator between the two piezo elements. I'm wondering if that can be replaced with a smaller insulator.
Bob G. please chime in, if you're lurking... | A piece of heavy sandpaper on a thin, flat piece of wood works well, too. It only needs about a 1/4", I can't imagine it could cause any audible change to your bridge. I would not recommend altering the pickup. |  | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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