Recent content by djrnno

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    Seymour Duncan

    Hey Dogghouse , I emailed you guys about 2 wks ago looking for a wiring chart to a Blackouts 2-Band Tone Circuit; STC-2C-BO & STC-2S-BO cause when you go here http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/bass/pickups-for-jaz/electronics/blackouts_2band/ and try and get the chart nothing happens...
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    Inexpensive Music man 5 string Pickup ???

    Hey All, I have a maestro sting ray copy , I have gotten it to where it plays well and looks great , Problem is the PU is kinda farty , I'm looking for a PU for it that is inexpensive , I tried Guitar Fetish but they don't make a PU for 5'ers . I'm looking to be in the $50 range There's a co...
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    Can't decide which bass to buy

    The MM 5 has a smaller neck at the nut width ( 1.75) as the fender is I believe 1.875 which for me is more comfortable , so if its me I get the ray
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    to paint or not to paint, that is the ?

    I have a stingray copy that is gold and the reason i got is cause i LOVED the gold , mine has maple neck the only thing i'd change about the way it looks id if it had a rosewood board , So i say go for the GOLD
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    Guitar Fetish PU's help

    Anyone ever use these ? http://www.guitarfetish.com/GFS-MM-Pro-Plus-Alnico-Music-Man-style-pickup-INCREDIBLE-tone_p_323.html I have an off brand stingray 5 string copy and am not happy with the PU , Thinking about putting one of these in it and seeing , if still not happy then a pre amp would...
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    SOLD FS: SX Essex 5 string Jazz old headstock w/case $250

    If it is a 1.75 or smaller I'm VERY interested if it's the same as a fender 5 string which is 1.875 then I would not be , If you could please give me an accurate measurement . You can PM me if you like , If it is a 1.75 or very close we can get this done
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    SOLD FS: SX Essex 5 string Jazz old headstock w/case $250

    What's the nut width please ?
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    P5 Club?

    I have a Q for you 5 players , I've just made the switch to 5's and would love to pick up a P-5 but I like the 1.75 nut width and it seems fender does not offer that , is there anyone out there that does without breaking the bank ? I LOVE Ric5 "s 4 to 5 conversions , If I can't find what I'm...
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    Advice PLEASE !! pickups/preamp

    Thanks Grass for responding , I may go that way , what I'm worried about is that the stock PU is crap and the preamp may just be putting lipstick on a pig , But that JE would be an easy install . Thanks again
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    Advice PLEASE !! pickups/preamp

    hey Magrass , you asked a Q and I answered it but you did not respond back
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    Advice PLEASE !! pickups/preamp

    Yeah bongo , I see but it did not come with a preamp to begin with , the PU tone is not what I want now and I tried a few ways of EQ'ing it and can't get what I want , so will a preamp just make that same sound louder ? I know it will boost a couple Freqs. But can't my eq on my GK mb500 do that...
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    Advice PLEASE !! pickups/preamp

    I play mostly new country and classic rock , looking for a punchy tight lows , not overtly bright , leaning more to replacing the PU and pots , but if a pre amp is better ill go that way
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    Advice PLEASE !! pickups/preamp

    OK I have a stingray copy , plays well and looks great , but not happy with the sound , Never had much experience with preamps. Does a preamp just enhance the sound from the PU ? I mean I know you can boost some freqs. but can't you do that with an EQ on the amp? If I don't care for the sound...
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    SOLD Blacked out OLP "Stingray" 5H

    How did the change in pickup make the bass sound ? I had an olp 5 but was not too crazy about the sound , like the way it played , I tend to like a punchy well defined sound , not a lot of overtones , Is that PU active ? Thanks
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    Maestro 5 string Stingray copy

    I just picked up one of those Maestro 5 string Stingray copies , I'm not to crazy with the sound (plays pretty well ) It sounds kinda "farty " for lack of a better word , lots of overtones , I'm not sure which is the best way to go , Should I replace the Pickup ? Install preamp ? I'm looking for...