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jscomposer 01-02-2013 09:09 PM

5-string Warmoth build with Hipshot trem SUCCESS!
 


What you can't see because I was too anxious to put it together is that I routed a recess under the bridge to allow pullups.
Good ol' hammer and chisel.

Other than that, my aim was as simple and cost-effective as possible. As if you couldn't tell. :smug: Alder body, maple neck, pau ferro fretboard (ok, so I splurged a bit there), Gotoh machines, EMG 40TW with push-pull volume. Gunstock oil finish all over.

Oh btw, HIPSHOT IS THE GREATEST COMPANY ON PLANET EARTH AND HERE'S WHY!!! The sustain block was knocking into the back of the cavity so I couldn't do pullups even after routing the top. I emailed Bill with my conundrum, and within a week I had a custom-cut block in my hands, one that narrows to the width of the spring cavity. I was literally in a state of disbelief--I couldn't get over their amazing customer service.





Anthony Fury 01-02-2013 10:39 PM

The force is STRONG in this one. I like it a lot.

That's a pretty friggin awesome Hipshot story!

bassteban 01-02-2013 10:53 PM

Nice! I am a fan of trem on bass. What does the push/pull pot do- other than volume?

jscomposer 01-02-2013 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bassteban (Post 13660953)
Nice! I am a fan of trem on bass. What does the push/pull pot do- other than volume?

Selects between humbucker and single coil (stacked so it's hum-free). EMGs with "TW" on the end are dual-mode.


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