Wishbass Club Part 12- "Insert Funny Comment Here"

[Bryan R. Tyler]

Continued from the following thread:
Wishbass Club Part 11 - 'When you Wish upon a Mwaaah!'

[hodad66]

Got my nut off .... , did some more rasp work and sanded to 120 just to see what I have.....





I left more of the squareness on the bottom to insure greater
structural integrity on that thin, lower horn.









This new version sure feels nice to the hands!!
So far I'm only finding 220 paper locally for my current tools.......

[bassbenj]

Originally Posted by hodad66

Got my nut off .... , did some more rasp work and sanded to 120 just to see what I have.....

I left more of the squareness on the bottom to insure greater
structural integrity on that thin, lower horn.

This new version sure feels nice to the hands!!
So far I'm only finding 220 paper locally for my current tools.......

WOW! That sure is purdy! And I LOVE that knarly knot!

[49sfine]

What you have is an unusually gorgeous bass, dude! Wow ... Keep it up.


On another completely different topic, does anyone know anything about Wilkinson active p-ups? I was given one (big Musicman style) and would like to find a home for it in one of my basses, maybe even my fanned fret short scale? I have no clue about what else the circuit will need though and how much space it will all take up - may make it a moot point. Does moving the circuitry to a pedal (so you don't have to enlarge the cavity) make sense or is that a bad idea? (I'm just wondering even if this is even worth it since the circuitry could be more expensive than just buying a passive pickup.) Haven't Googled it yet, just asking here first. Anyone?

[BillyB_from_LZ]

Originally Posted by 49sfine

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On another completely different topic, does anyone know anything about Wilkinson active p-ups? I was given one (big Musicman style) and would like to find a home for it in one of my basses...

By active pickup, does it require a battery like an EMG?

Can you post a photo of the back and wiring?

If it's like an EMG active pickup, you'd need a battery to power the pickup's internal electronics. Beyond that it's probably just a matter of low resistance pots (EMG recommends 25K ohm pots (rather than typical 250K ohm or 500 Kohm values) since the pickup's output impedance is low (thanks to the internal electronics). I found this on the web, but it doesn't give many details.

[49sfine]

Originally Posted by BillyB_from_LZ

By active pickup, does it require a battery like an EMG?

Can you post a photo of the back and wiring?

If it's like an EMG active pickup, you'd need a battery to power the pickup's internal electronics. Beyond that it's probably just a matter of low resistance pots (EMG recommends 25K ohm pots (rather than typical 250K ohm or 500 Kohm values) since the pickup's output impedance is low (thanks to the internal electronics). I found this on the web, but it doesn't give many details.

BillyB; I'll work on getting some photos done - thanks. I'm assuming it does require a battery ...

[jumbodbassman]

you need to find out if the pickup is truely active or if the circuit with it is active. Lots of times the pickups are actually passive but the circuit with it is active. That is the case the majority of the time. Some pickups like EMG's and Alembics are active themselves and need a battery to work. Other than alembic pups you will probably use 25K pots and a jack with 3 leads instead of 2 to activate the battery. Pictures may help us figure out what it is you have. Usually but not always the wires out will show us or if you have a meter....

Also FWIW wilkenson pups are usually just OK but have a good price point. I am pretty sure they are made in asia, probably by one of the big companies over there so assume about that quality, maybe slightly better due to wikensons specs....

[jumbodbassman]

How about some spring time is finally here green grass family shots for the new thread... is it really 11???

Most of what you see may be up for sale soon so if anything strikes your fancy let me know. Obviously the Nemo is already spoken for.....

[Thunderitter]

Originally Posted by jumbodbassman

How about some spring time is finally here green grass family shots for the new thread... is it really 11???

No it's really 12!

[hodad66]

These bases and their ability to be worked upon and
tweaked makes this one hell of an interesting subject.
I have learned so much reading through all the threads.......

The fact that they play so well and sound so good is icing
on the cake!

[jbybj]

Originally Posted by hodad66

These bases and their ability to be worked upon and
tweaked makes this one hell of an interesting subject.
I have learned so much reading through all the threads.......

The fact that they play so well and sound so good is icing
on the cake!

Yep, Mr. Wishnevsky has filled a completely unique niche in the musical instrument marketplace. And if you are lucky enough to see the potential, and possess the proper mindset, Wishbasses become truly spectacular.

[49sfine]

^ Well said! On top of that, it's just a whole bunch of fun if you don't take it all too seriously!

As promised, here are the photos of my p-up. I've learned a lot just in the few response I've gotten so far and I'm grateful. I am understanding now that most of the p-ups are not active per se, but the circuitry is (minus a few exceptions) - I did not know that, but then again, when you know NOTHING, anything becomes news! Thanks, everyone ...


Front ...

Back ...

Fanned fret Hipper #1041 = intended target! A side benefit to doing this will be that I can then retro fit this KA into the Nemo - tee hee ...

Any opinions, info on pot value now if I just install it passive, with no active circuitry? Think the slanted position will effect sound transmission to any detrimental degree?

[jumbodbassman]

Originally Posted by Thunderitter

No it's really 12!

Actually the hyper is also gone. so my 14 is ONLY 11 now.

[PeteH]

Oooh, Motley KA Lobe. Nice.

[jumbodbassman]

first blush i would say not active pup. Try it out with some alligator clips and a jack into an amp. See if you get sound and a decent volume. if so i would say it is passive. or a meter of course if you have one

If passive i would go with 500K pots to get the most treble. .033 vs.047. vs .01 etc. is a matter of personal taste assuming you go with a tone pot

I would make sure the exposed poles work out ok with that angle and string width..... KA pup is great. Not sure the wilkeson will sound as good.

[BillyB_from_LZ]

Originally Posted by 49sfine

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Front ...

Back ...

Fanned fret Hipper #1041 = intended target! A side benefit to doing this will be that I can then retro fit this KA into the Nemo - tee hee ...

...Think the slanted position will effect sound transmission to any detrimental degree?

I agree with Jumbodbassman that the pickup shown is probably a passive one.

With a tilted pickup, I suspect you'd want one with bars rather than poles as the strings will probably miss most of the poles.

I've been looking at that pickup for another project. What is the center to center pole spacing from B to G?

[Thunderitter]

Originally Posted by jumbodbassman

KA pup is great. Not sure the Wilkinson will sound as good.

+1

[49sfine]

Originally Posted by BillyB_from_LZ

I've been looking at that pickup for another project. What is the center to center pole spacing from B to G?

I just measured it and it is 62.50 mm. Hope that helps.

It might be I am trying too hard to find a home for this p-up since I only own one other 5 string and the Wilkinson won't fit it due to the location of the control cavity relative to the p-up route. However, it's been worth the effort and I am learning some new stuff - so, kool. Thanks.

[BillyB_from_LZ]

Originally Posted by 49sfine

I just measured it and it is 62.50 mm. Hope that helps.

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Thanks!

[eli]

Originally Posted by jumbodbassman

Actually the hyper is also gone. so my 14 is ONLY 11 now.

Foo... of all the ones in the pics, that was the one I gravitated to.

Not that Mrs. Eli would look too kindly on another capital expenditure, of course...