Recent content by AlexMC

I've figured out setting intonation and action - thanks for the advice! I noticed that the saddles only tilted when I was tuning up after adjusting the intonation... i.e. they were being 'dragged' by the moving string. If I held my thumb against the top of the saddle when tuning they stayed in...

So I've installed new strings (D'Addario ProSteel light gauge) and now the bass is giving me the snap and brightness I was expecting from single coil pups. In fact with a brass nut it's WAY brighter than I had expected, but I guess it will mellow as the strings age. I'm not a big fan of V/V/T...

My first bass was a Yamaha RBG270 (passive P/J); the second/current a Yamaha RBX760a (active electronics, 2x soapbar HBs) and I assumed that this (described on eBay as 'active bass') was similarly configured. I wasn't aware of active pickups/passive electronics until now. Ideally I would prefer...

Thanks for the advice! When correctly intonated, the silk wrap at the ball ends extended slightly over the bridge saddles - which I presume sucked some treble - and it was strung with nickle rather than the stainless steels I'm used to; it just sounded dead with no presence both unplugged and...

They are marked Vester HB-III but appear to be single coils. Is the configuration I've described typical or would I need/benefit from a preamp? Its a well built instrument with brass nut, 5 piece neck, locking bridge and great upper fret access and is in amazing condition, so I want to keep...

I've just purchased a used 'Vester Clipper' active bass (Warwick thumb copy) from eBay; I'm no expert but it looks like the previous owner has messed with the electronics (photos attached): - a 9V battery is installed: positive -> both pickups; negative -> output jack ground lug - no preamp in...