Recent content by popsmesa

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    Pole adjustments on the DiMarzio DP120 bass pickup

    I've had this pickup on my Epiphone EB0 bass for about two months and I'm having a problem with equal volume levels across the 4 strings. I've tried to adjust the poles, but they don't seem to want to turn. Matter of fact, I just snapped off the allen wrench that's provided with the pickup...
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    Wiring + info help needed

    Yes, there were instructions, but, I did try to install using just the black ground and the white in the same way as the original mudbucker was installed, but couln't get any volume to speak of. As soon as I wired up according to DiMarzio's instruction, everything worked perfectly. I've now...
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    Wiring + info help needed

    First, let me say thanks to you guys for giving me the encouragement to do this changeover (upgrade) myself. It's done, and what a dramatic improvement. Now the sound is crisp and clean, (Except when I screw up myself). If anyone ever asks you about the upgrade, please note that as much as...
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    Wiring + info help needed

    Thanks for the help and quick response. I hope to get to the install on Friday. I'll let you know how it turns out.
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    Wiring + info help needed

    Thank you for the quick response. I guess I'm ready now. I'll let you know how much of a difference the new pickup makes.
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    Wiring + info help needed

    I have an Epiphone EB0 bass with the standard Epiphone pickup. I want to replace it with a DiMarzio DP120 pickup. Does anyone have the info on wiring it as a direct replacement? Also, as much as DiMarzio says that this pickup was created to be a replacement for the original Epiphone pickup...