Custom Performer/Supersonic bass - Page 9

Hopkins · #**161** 01-21-2013, 05:08 AM

I had the same issue on a different preamp than you are using. Grounding the pots solved it. The pots that came with the preamp couldn't be soldered to, so I just cut a piece of thin brass to the same shape as the control cavity so all pots and switches were held down against it. Then I just soldered a jumper wire to the ring of the output jack.

JIO · #**162** 01-21-2013, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Splods

Beautiful.

Is it just me, or does it look like the ebony on the string nut has fractured?

The nut is made of brass and water-buffalo tusk, which has streaks of a lighter colour within it.

JIO · #**163** 01-21-2013, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Hopkins

I had the same issue on a different preamp than you are using. Grounding the pots solved it. The pots that came with the preamp couldn't be soldered to, so I just cut a piece of thin brass to the same shape as the control cavity so all pots and switches were held down against it. Then I just soldered a jumper wire to the ring of the output jack.

Yes. I usually run copper shielding tape on the guard under the pots but spaced this time and forgot to do that. Thanks!

JIO · #**164** 01-21-2013, 10:03 AM

Here's the pics I promised of my completed Supersonic bass - enjoy!

natural light

w/flash

I like this angle as the tuners looks like chrome tailpipes or jets

this shows the cool arch cut-off of gloss to satin

Splods · #**165** 01-21-2013, 10:25 AM

I'm in love...

Seriously though. She's a beauty, the white and gold does look good now it's completed.

Hopefully we can hear her soon.

ZuluFunk · #**166** 01-21-2013, 12:24 PM

Fabulous!!!

giacomini · #**167** 01-21-2013, 01:33 PM

This is an awesome looking bass!

Bet it sounds as good as it looks!

Congrats!

Hopkins · #**168** 01-21-2013, 04:21 PM

Man dude, that bass came out absolutely stellar. Did you get that noise issue worked out?

Those chrome pieces under the knobs are a nice touch, what are they and where did you get them? Those Tuners are very nice looking and that nut is a nice little extra detail that puts it over the top.

JIO · #**169** 01-21-2013, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Hopkins

Man dude, that bass came out absolutely stellar. Did you get that noise issue worked out?

Those chrome pieces under the knobs are a nice touch, what are they and where did you get them? Those Tuners are very nice looking and that nut is a nice little extra detail that puts it over the top.

Thanks - stellar is a good word for a Supersonic bass! I will work on it tonight and hope it not only ends the hum but also sorts out the no quiet setting issue.

The knob skirts are fluted/chrome-plated brass back-plates for cabinet pulls that I got at a cool long-standing biz in SF that has everything (and I mean everything!) cabinet/door hardware related. They weren't cheap, ($10@!) but they were exactly what I was after. I had to hog-out the center holes to allow access for the pots.

The tuners are nice! They are made by Gotoh who have many varieties of cool tuners on their website. They are exactly perfect for this bass in every way.

Hopkins · #**170** 01-21-2013, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JIO

Thanks - stellar is a good word for a Supersonic bass! I will work on it tonight and hope it not only ends the hum but also sorts out the no quiet setting issue.

The knob skirts are fluted/chrome-plated brass back-plates for cabinet pulls that I got at a cool long-standing biz in SF that has everything (and I mean everything!) cabinet/door hardware related. They weren't cheap, ($10@!) but they were exactly what I was after. I had to hog-out the center holes to allow access for the pots.

The tuners are nice! They are made by Gotoh who have many varieties of cool tuners on their website. They are exactly perfect for this bass in every way.

$10 is a small price to pay, those little details make an instrument.

wraub · #**171** 01-21-2013, 11:22 PM

Have to say, that is simply awesome to look at. Seriously.
It makes me want to play with it and also protect it and keep it safe and warm forever.

Definitely want to hear it, also think I might want one for myself someday.
Please post audio asap.

wraub

JIO · #**172** 01-22-2013, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Hopkins

Did you get that noise issue worked out?

...sometimes it just takes re-reading the small print

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Originally Posted by wraub

It makes me want to play with it and also protect it and keep it safe and warm forever.

wraub

precisely

TomB · #**173** 01-22-2013, 02:21 AM

Fantastic!!! What I'd call a masterpiece.

darren1970 · #**174** 01-22-2013, 04:24 AM

Stunning.....just stunning

JIO · #**175** 01-22-2013, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by TomB

Fantastic!!! What I'd call a masterpiece.

Thanks Tom! It's really cool being able to connect through our love of everything bass!

And to everyone else who checked out this build, thanks for your interest, insights and support. I wish you could all play it! (but then I'd have to try and get it out of your hands!)

**TinIndian** · #**176** 01-22-2013, 10:23 AM

I've been following this from the beginning. That is outstanding work and execution. Congrats! I love the finished product.

Marial · #**177** 01-22-2013, 10:33 AM

Beautiful!

daveman50 · #**178** 01-22-2013, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by TinIndian

I've been following this from the beginning. That is outstanding work and execution. Congrats! I love the finished product.

Ditto here!!

JYBass · #**179** 01-22-2013, 05:04 PM

Hey man! Sweet job on the bass! Just going to put it out there how I would have done it.

Jeremy

Hopkins · #**180** 01-22-2013, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JYBass

Hey man! Sweet job on the bass! Just going to put it out there how I would have done it.

Jeremy

I don't share your vision on that one man