Brubaker Brute Club, Part 2 - Page 18

baloo314 · #**341** 02-19-2013, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nuts-n-bolts

Very nice baloo, and congrats on your successful mod. Looks good. I've been thinking about doing the same thing, but I'm curious as to whether or not there will be a noise issue when pairing just the neck pup+north coil or neck pup+south coil. Are you experiencing one of those positions being noisy?

I haven't noticed anything but I'll take a listen tonight and get back to you. I haven't really played at substantial volume yet either just messing around (I live in an apt with angry neighbors).

BassDepot · #**342** 02-19-2013, 05:44 PM

So I'm changing the strings and find that I either need to use a tapered B string which I don't like the sound of or use something smaller than my normal D'Addario balanced set with a 130 ... or... dremel my new bridge?

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Originally Posted by BassDepot

I've been off the 5s for the last two years. My old original band wants to come of hiatus so I needed another 5. Just picked up a JJX-5... Great neck, nice B, good pickups, average pre-amp, well balanced and all that for under $700. The bass gets part way to my old F-Bass BN5 but for much less $$$. After about an hour of playing time the verdict is still out as I needed a five and can't sink $1500-$2500 in another bass right now this was a great deal on a brand new bass. So far so good.

a2zbassman · #**343** 02-19-2013, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BassDepot

So I'm changing the strings and find that I either need to use a tapered B string which I don't like the sound of or use something smaller than my normal D'Addario balanced set with a 130 ... or... dremel my new bridge?

Yeah, it's a tight fit. Try turning the sadle screw as far forward as possible, slip the string in place, and draw it back into the proper intonation position.

a2zbassman · #**344** 02-19-2013, 06:02 PM

Or, if it's a case of the windings at the ball end being to thick to slip through, try squeezing the rough/thick wound parts of the string with a needle nose pliers. I've gotten them to just squeeze through that way.

BassDepot · #**345** 02-19-2013, 06:35 PM

Thanks, I tried both of those tricks already. What pickups and pre did you end up with on your JJX-5?

a2zbassman · #**346** 02-19-2013, 07:49 PM

I have a first gen Brute that I found, shall we say, lacking in the stock electronics department. So I upgraded to an all Delano system: JMVC5 FE single coil jazz pups, and the Sonar 3-band eq with the 3-way -- 300/500/800 Hz -- mid switch. I usually leave that at the 300 setting for a nice cut-through the mix boost and low-mid punch. It's a quick, punchy, very articulate setup. I also upgraded to all black hardware: Hipshot A style bridge, ultra-lite tuners, and bought a set of Knobeez black rubber knobs.

I haven't posted a pic in quite some time, so here it is again for any who haven't seen my super modded Brute:

BassDepot · #**347** 02-19-2013, 07:53 PM

i like it....

mmbongo · #**348** 02-20-2013, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BassDepot

So I'm changing the strings and find that I either need to use a tapered B string which I don't like the sound of or use something smaller than my normal D'Addario balanced set with a 130 ... or... dremel my new bridge?

Not a big fan of the stock bridge for this very reason. I converted mine to string-through for the B-String only, ala Mike Lull style!

phillybass101 · #**349** 02-21-2013, 07:24 AM

I'm running a set of DR Hi Beams on mine with the .125 B and it fits. I'm having a KXB5 made so I don't have the funds to upgrade my MJX5 just yet but I have plans. My options are:

Barts (classic) and NTMB
Delanos with Glock pre
Delanos with Delano pre
Hanson System
Reed James Pickups with aggie pre

Have no clue what I'll go with. If you have opinions please share.

phillybass101 · #**350** 02-21-2013, 07:27 AM

Hey fellow brute owners I'll be giving a slap bass clininc for the Virginia Bass Forum on June 2nd 2013 at 2pm in Fredericksburg, VA and I'll have my Brutes with me. If you're in the area c'mon out and supprt a fellow Brute owner and TBer.

mmbongo · #**351** 02-21-2013, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by phillybass101

I'm running a set of DR Hi Beams on mine with the .125 B and it fits. I'm having a KXB5 made so I don't have the funds to upgrade my MJX5 just yet but I have plans. My options are:

Barts (classic) and NTMB
Delanos with Glock pre
Delanos with Delano pre
Hanson System
Reed James Pickups with aggie pre

Have no clue what I'll go with. If you have opinions please share.

Kevin Brubaker will tell you go with the Barts. Personally...I'd either do that or SGD's.

phillybass101 · #**352** 02-21-2013, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mmbongo

Kevin Brubaker will tell you go with the Barts. Personally...I'd either do that or SGD's.

i'm leaning that way. I really do like the sound of Barts and I believe that's what Kevin had in mind when he developed the Brute. I also know he likes LP pickups but I think they may be having organizational issues. I know he customized a Brute and put LPs in it. Heard they (LPs) sound clear as a bell.

mmbongo · #**353** 02-21-2013, 11:13 AM

If you like LP pickups, you'll love SGD.

phillybass101 · #**354** 02-21-2013, 11:19 AM

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If you like LP pickups, you'll love SGD.

His prices are decent too.

phillybass101 · #**355** 02-22-2013, 06:07 AM

Hey what do you guys think of SIT SS strings??? I know Kevin uses them on his new USA basses, and they are somewhat inexpensive compare to let's say DR. I'm wondering about the 5 string set with the .120 B string.

fuzzychaos · #**356** 02-22-2013, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by phillybass101

Hey what do you guys think of SIT SS strings??? I know Kevin uses them on his new USA basses, and they are somewhat inexpensive compare to let's say DR. I'm wondering about the 5 string set with the .120 B string.

I tried the nickel strings and I was truly impressed. I normally use stainless, but the local shop only had those in stock, I plan on ordering some Stainless ones. Sound good, Inexpensive and an Ohio based company

nuts-n-bolts · #**357** 02-22-2013, 02:53 PM

I finally sold my G&L, so I now officially have SC Brute ordered!

And I'm immediately dropping a Glock pre in it when I get it...

mmbongo · #**358** 02-22-2013, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by phillybass101

Hey what do you guys think of SIT SS strings??? I know Kevin uses them on his new USA basses, and they are somewhat inexpensive compare to let's say DR. I'm wondering about the 5 string set with the .120 B string.

I've used the nickels before and really liked them. Their lack of anything over a .130 keeps me from using them any more though.

Get them from Bass Strings Online, you can build a custom set and get the TB user discount!

http://www.bassstringsonline.com/SIT...gs_c_1386.html

phillybass101 · #**359** 02-22-2013, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mmbongo

I've used the nickels before and really liked them. Their lack of anything over a .130 keeps me from using them any more though.

Get them from Bass Strings Online, you can build a custom set and get the TB user discount!

http://www.bassstringsonline.com/SIT...gs_c_1386.html

Thanks. That's where I buy my strings. Looks like I'll be trying a set of SITs on my Brutes.

phillybass101 · #**360** 02-22-2013, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by nuts-n-bolts

I finally sold my G&L, so I now officially have SC Brute ordered!

And I'm immediately dropping a Glock pre in it when I get it...

Congrats. The SC's are a different animal than the standard Brutes. I'm really digging mine and the black satin on the backof the neck feels so good to me. For my KXB5 build I'm getting the black satin finish on the back of it's neck.