OLP BASS CLUB (Part-I)

[mcnach]

Originally Posted by MusicallyMrM

Wow this is a cool old post showing one of the best kept secrets in the bass world I think. If you can find one, buy it. Actually doesn't sound terrible as is and makes a great point of departure as project bass. I bought my MM3 when they first came out for $249.00 at GC. (Well, the wife bought it for an anniversary gift) Since then, I have added my own modded pre-amp (upper, both in series and bottom) and a Guitar Jones AlNiCo 5 pickup, new pots-didn't spend a $100 in mods and man, this sounds way more bad ass than my "real" Sting Ray 5. Simply Amazing.........here are some pics of this beauty

That bass looks very nice!
Where did you put the battery for the preamp? Did it fit in the existing cavity or did you have to route under the pickguard.
I have never seen the routing of the MM3.

[MusicallyMrM]

Originally Posted by mcnach

That bass looks very nice!
Where did you put the battery for the preamp? Did it fit in the existing cavity or did you have to route under the pickguard.
I have never seen the routing of the MM3.

It's a fairly large cut out there under the pickguard and a lot of wood under the control cavity. It was easy to make/route a 9 volt battery spot there. There is a large, unused area between the pickup and control cavity that can be used as well. I also installed some inserts to use threaded screws for the pickguard. No worries about wood screw ream out from repeated use.

[mtandrews]

Originally Posted by Laurie Bass

Got this OLP MM2 in the mail this morning. I think it sounds pretty decent especially for the cost ($200). Love the look and color of it. Laurie

thats the color one that ive been chasing for a while. I have a metallic blue and a quilted one but that black/red would be the Hat Trick...

[mcnach]

Originally Posted by Laurie Bass

more pics..plan to take it to our practice tonight.

That's interesting, that is not an OLP pickguard. It looks more like a standard Stingray pickguard, but those tend to leave a small gap where they meet the neck unless you move the pickup up a bit, about 4-5mm. It's not a big deal generally as the routing is usually oversized enough, but it's not simply removing one pickguard and putting the other one.

Have you removed it and look at the screw holes to see whether there are signs that it had a different pickguard previously?

Looks nice.

[mtandrews]

I wanna play too! Here's two of my three... (3rd out on loan).




Guitar Fuel Tone Monster 3 band with Kent Armstrong p'up with a 3 way switch... I love the look on everyone's face when they hear this one!


Seymour Duncan Basslines setup. 3 band with Slap Switch...


can I get a number too??

[Luke19Boarder]

Hey - A club to join (and another thread to post pics of my bass)! Here's my tricked out OLP! Given to me for free from a friend.

Original:


Mods:
-Repaint/refinish
-Installed nordstrand pickup (rewired with one volume and one tone knob only)
-Refinished neck
-Block inlay stickers
-New tuning peg for g-string (was broken when I got it)
-buffed pickguard for matte look

Now:

[petersenbass]

I want to trade my OLP Stingray Black Pearl Pickguard (4-string) for a different color... takers?

[molsonator]

Just picked this up at local pawn shop. Traded a peavey 112 Bandit w/sheffield and a boss ds-1. Think I got the better deal!!!! May I Join IN?

[Yakob]

I forgot I started this club... Kinda funny, since I no longer own my OLP.

[Mykk]

Just picked up an OLP last weekend. A few mods, a set up and some fun with paint.



Model: OLP ???
Means of Acquisition: Guitar Center, Avondale Phoenix Az
Modifications: BassMods active 3EQ preamp. "Road Worn" paint.

[Mykk]

Fun with my girlfriends camera today, on the fuel tank of my hot rod.

[petersenbass]

I have a black pearl pickguard for an OLP MM2 I wanna move. Let me know.

[molsonator]

Great shots MYKK!!!!! Back lighting is perfect

[Rusty G String]

I just picked up a MM2 for $60. A small neck adjustment and this thing rocks. The action is great with no buzz. The neck is a little wider than I'm used to, but its still great. The tone us awesome also. I'm just surprised the value of these and the like/hate of these is all over the place.

[Rusty G String]

My $60 OLP. I want to remove volumes and tone and replace with a kill switch. Maybe replace pickup, but I think the stock one sounds decent.

[Supra fly]

I am about to be a proud owner of an olp 5 string, but have some questions for you guys.

First and foremost is it a sin to rebrand the headstock, I love the bass but I hate musicians who judge what u play vs how you play and I have met some not that it bugs me but I'd rather not hear it.

Second I've been looking for parts pickguards, pickups, and bridges etc. what Is good and where can it be found I play fenders and as we know that stuff is very easy to find.

Thanks for the help

[Davecg2]

Originally Posted by Supra fly

I am about to be a proud owner of an olp 5 string, but have some questions for you guys.

First and foremost is it a sin to rebrand the headstock, I love the bass but I hate musicians who judge what u play vs how you play and I have met some not that it bugs me but I'd rather not hear it.

Second I've been looking for parts pickguards, pickups, and bridges etc. what Is good and where can it be found I play fenders and as we know that stuff is very easy to find.

Thanks for the help

If you find a good place for parts let me know. As for the headstock, who gives a **** what people think. If you like the bass be proud of it, the sticker price isn't what makes a great bass. I've since upgraded to a Music Man Sterling I got a great deal on but still have my OLP MM22 (click the link to check mine out) and I love it. It sounds great the only reason I upgraded to the Sterling is that I'm smaller and it fits me much better.

[iriegnome]

I'm in. Here is my 2006 OLP MM5HH custom. Fully custom paint, Wilkenson p-ups and switches for on/off and phase control. Original black hardware and pick guard...

[JoeyKamikaze]

This is my OLP Stingray MM22, having a slight issue with it though, the bass sometimes cuts out gradually or completely, has a brand new 9v in it and I suspect an issue with the connectors on the inside, otherwise this thing is beyond incredible. Would happily own more of them or may just save up for a Musicman.

[Dr Improbable]

As a bassist on a budget, I'm sure I'll buy another OLP.