Recent content by alanthing

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    Odd size for 5-string P pickup?

    Excellent! Thank you so much!
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    Odd size for 5-string P pickup?

    I have a passive Schecter Diamond P 5 and the P-style pickup is the same width on both pieces: When searching for these kinds of pickups, the Fender way seems to be different sizes: Does this mean that I have no options for a non-custom replacement? It's mounted to the body, not the...
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    Schecter Diamond P 5 (NBD)

    Have any DP5 owners had issues with bad ground possibly related to one or both pickups? Been an owner since 2011 and, while never a show-stopper, I've had a buzz when not touching the strings or bridge. I replaced the pots and all non-pickup wiring and it's still there. I can solder well...
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    Guitar compression pedal for bass -- any problems?

    Huh, interesting. I'm admittedly not great with my understanding of compressors, nor with bass frequencies, but that's great to keep in mind. Thank you!
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    Guitar compression pedal for bass -- any problems?

    Good tip on the tone knob setting, thanks.
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    Guitar compression pedal for bass -- any problems?

    A few years ago, I put together the BYOC 5-Knob Compressor [PDF] which is advertised as a guitar pedal. I'm just getting into bass effects and don't know the various differences between guitar and bass pedals in terms of being designed for specific frequencies, at least as far as compressors go...