Recent content by bassallda

I wonder if anyone could tell me which EMG pickups would be the perfect substitute for the jazz "Carvin" pics' in the SB5000 bass? I would like to swap this pics' out for EMG'S without having to alter the woodwork. Any/all professional advice would be appreciated. :confused:

I have a sb5000 arriving in a couple of hours with a icon headstock.

These particular wood variations would definitely compliment each other. And the bass would have a very broad tonal range. I partly agree when you say that wood is not as much a factor as the electronics of a instrument, given the electronics are very good. But I have had bass guitars from some...

Wow!!!!!!! Are you kidding me!!!!!!! Now I really can"t wait to get mines!!!!!:bassist:

No problem. I hope you be able to make up your mind. Look forward to seeing the pics. God is peace. :bassist:

When you say better than Fodera, are you speaking in terms of the build, tone, set-up, action, feel, or all of the above.:bassist:

I'm with you on that Limeman. Sort of like having two bass on your shoulder at all times. God is peace:bassist:

What's up dj5, I realize you didn't intend to write this post to me, but I feel that I may be of some assistance, having experienced with both wood tones (Ash, Walnut). I personally would say that walnut isn't warm but contrary, it's very aggressive. It obviously doesn't have the same...

This bass is awesome. It gives me a better idea of how mine will look once it arrives. I too have ordered a SB with the walnut body. Some of the differences are mine will be a 5-string with ebony fingerboard and walnut "icon" headstock. I realize that this particular wood (walnut) is a bit...