Recent content by Bonetrager

This bass is kind of at a standstill as my bandsaw took a crap and am trying to figure out how to either fix it, or finally upgrade. Don't want to mess with the neck until I get a bandsaw. On a positive note, I did get the electronics in. Here is a rundown. It is not set in stone, and I might...

Got my fingerboard in. I was lazy on this build and got one pre slotted. On my tele build I did it myself and now am dealing with some intonation issues. Anyways, here is the beautiful grain.

I guess I didn't realize that what I consider "Active" pickups are actually passive pickup with an active preamp. I didn't realize they were two different things. So that changes my thought process a little. I do want an active preamp, but not dead set on active pickups.

Ok, from what I have read, there isn't much difference between through body or through bridge. Anyone have any experience with Carvin bridges? They are a little cheaper, but I am also not trying to skimp too much on this bass since it will be my main playing bass in the band that I am in once we...

Well, I haven't purchased a bridge yet since I wasn't entirely sure which direction to go, so that can always change.

Ok, so another question. Strings through body, or top mounted?

Does anyone here have any advice on pickups and tuners? I am kind of a newbie when it comes to bass electronics.

I have this posted on another forum, but since that forum is mostly for guitars, I decided to look around for a site more dedicated to bass guitars. This is actually my first bass build, but I have a walnut thin line telecaster under my belt. Anyways, my build is not set in stone yet, so that is...