Recent content by Mistarax

I started playing guitar at 11 (1975). I got my first electric guitar (No Name SG )in 78, and wanted to be like Jimmy Page. Then, all the musicians I met in High School played better than me, and had better equipment. So, since I was odd-man-out, I was the bass player. I hated it. Bum bum...

Cool man. I like the double pickup idea, but I don't really trust myself yet to start making new routs in it. Baby steps.... lol. Anyway, I truly appreciate all the input and suggestions. This may be my first, but definitely is not my last project. Updates to come!

Excellent idea!!! I'll give it a shot if I cant find a replacement. I appreciate the input!

Lol. I've definietkt considered the two pickup idea. Since you have my money, do you have a preference on the soapbar?

Cool.. I'll check out the link. Thanks man!You can see my dilemma though... I'm definitely going to have to rout. I love the sound of the musicman pickup. The old one was a soapbar that didn't have much punch to it. My first challange in routing is; where should the top of the new pickup be? Not...

I doubled up on some pics, but you get the idea. @Beej : you mentioned a custom trim. Not really sure of the term.I was thinking of getting a plastic mount for it . Is that what you mean? Where could I get one? Im not too keen on the pickguard route, just because I've sanded it down and plan on...

Here's some pics! Thanks for all your input!!

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I have a project bass I'm working on, and I bought a new Musicman style pickup for it. The existing single pickup "cavity" is too long (horizontally) but not wide enough (vertically)to just drop it in. My first thought is that I'll have to fill the cavity completely, then re-rout it to fit the...