Should I make a classic MMSR HH?

[zackthompson]

I've been playing with some HH Musicmans and i really like the sound, but i don't want to compromise that classic sound. I want to add another humbucker with a toggle switch just like the normal HH's have. What do you guys think?

 

[xxjazzbassist]

Do it man, I love my MMSR5 HH

 

[ex-tension]

Electronic wise this is not a simple switch wiring.

Classic 'Ray has the original 'simple' preamp. The dual pickup MusicMans have a very different 3-band preamp. The input and the switching configuration of this preamp is very complicated. (The switch, connects pickups to different input points of the preamp through several resistors).

Also you know that you can't purchase parts from Ernie Ball unless you're exchanging your old part. Therefore it's going to be difficult to obtain the 3-band preamp and the wired switch.

Of course, you can connect pickups to a standart switch wiring, than to the input of the classic preamp. But I don't think it's going to sound same as a HH SR. Probably similar but not the same.

 

[Gord_oh]

mmm eyes luv meh sum mashed tatoes!

 

[M.Wrenn]

Electronic wise this is not a simple switch wiring.

Classic 'Ray has the original 'simple' preamp. The dual pickup MusicMans have a very different 3-band preamp. The input and the switching configuration of this preamp is very complicated. (The switch, connects pickups to different input points of the preamp through several resistors).

Also you know that you can't purchase parts from Ernie Ball unless you're exchanging your old part. Therefore it's going to be difficult to obtain the 3-band preamp and the wired switch.

Of course, you can connect pickups to a standart switch wiring, than to the input of the classic preamp. But I don't think it's going to sound same as a HH SR. Probably similar but not the same.

+1. that's what I was going to say.

 

[sethlow3]

Tried a few HH's, and they don't have the same tone as the single H. I don't know what it is, but it doesn't have the same vibe. Plus what if you hate how it is after that? Then you have a huge mistake on your hands.

 

[Hapa]

classic has alnico pu, the HH use ceramic. adding a pu to a bass designed to only have one might create string pull issues. that and placement would be funny.

 

[PBnJBassist]

Mashed potatoes are so delicious. With gravy, butter, hot sauce, or with a warm, fresh-out-of-the-oven roll. And "no" to the poll, even though I voted for potatoes, because in the long run, um... potatoes.

 

[redhed]

Single p/u RAYS are killer the way they are!

 

[Cirk]

Boil 'em, mash 'em, stck 'em in a stew!

Leave the bass alone, unless you're positive that the results would be exactly what you want.

 

[gjbassist]

Mashed Potatoes FTW!

Seriously though if you really want to go the HH route I would sell your current bass instead of trying to mod it and put that money toward one with two pickups

 

[Rano Bass]

classic has alnico pu, the HH use ceramic. adding a pu to a bass designed to only have one might create string pull issues. that and placement would be funny.

No... both use alnico pickups.
Sterlings use ceramic.

 

[Maxim_g]

Hey guys, if someone is still reading that topic. I have an original extra MM BFR5 2019 preamp and want to install it on my Sterling HH. I'm really lost in the wire codes.. I have delano pickups and yes, as was mentioned previously, this ain't easy. Maybe someone has a diagram to check out, so I don't short that preamp. I also have a 5 way 'superswitch'. So, anyone, please advise.
Thank you!