Recent content by bmlmusic54

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    Configuration on a custom build - Ideas and feedback

    Thanks for that rundown! I’ve been eyeballing some of the soapbar styles as well. I did not think of adding the series/parallel to the mix as well. Glad you mentioned that!
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    Configuration on a custom build - Ideas and feedback

    What pickups would be your personal go to for that setup?
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    Configuration on a custom build - Ideas and feedback

    Hello all! So, I’ve got a custom build in motion, and I’m searching for some ideas, feedback, critiques, etc. of some pickup configurations. My original idea was to place a humbucker in the typical P-Bass location. Anybody have any experience, thoughts, concerns with this? I’ve also recently...
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    Custom Tele body bass

    Yeah if get a chance send that to me! Thanks for the offer!
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    Custom Tele body bass

    now that’s something I never would have thought about with a bass. Lol
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    Custom Tele body bass

    Thanks for all this! Definitely good to know about the graphite rods, hadn’t thought of the weight difference there, but had already noted the ultralight tuners. Had been eyeing a roasted maple neck as well, good to know that’s lighter.
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    Custom Tele body bass

    Thanks for that info! I’ll dive into that more for sure.
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    Custom Tele body bass

    Awesome. That’s kinda what I had talked about with my builder guy. Plan is to get the neck and then go from there. Thanks for this!!!
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    Custom Tele body bass

    That’s a good looking group!! Are the few with the dual rear strap buttons something you added with the upper strap attachment?
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    Custom Tele body bass

    Good point! I have played a couple bass that had some neck dive issues. I’m planning on scaling the body up some compared to a standard Tele size since there’s a good difference in heel sizes from a guitar to a five string neck. Were the ASATs you owned all 4 string? And how does that body...
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    Custom Tele body bass

    Hey all!! Getting ready to start a new build that hopefully will satisfy my wants. Does anyone here have specs on the G&L ASAT B5? Wanna use it as a reference for the overall body size. Picture attached for reference. Just a general rundown of what I’m looking to do: -Tele body, will be...