Recent content by robbd258

Thank you line6man, I'm probably just overthinking this. My concern was signal cancelling or such from running two signals into one amp. Got the Hosa splitter online for $6.00, arrived today, so after work I'm trying it out.

The Rick-o-sound system uses a TRS stereo arrangement, as opposed to two mono outputs. The treble pickup is separated from the bass pickup so each pickup output can be handled independently. To clarify my question, is there reason for me to be concerned about running the two signals into one...

I just got a 4003 (2015) and put the Tubeampology bezel on it. I went from "why do people like these" to "really nice, playable bass" in short order. Now I am going to check out the Rick-o-sound stereo feature, but I am only looking to add effects to the treble pickup in order to preserve the...

I play with both as you can't get the same sound in either direction. My "trick" with a pick is to use the rounder sides as this way the pick won't get stuck between strings. (might not be your problem at all, but was for me) And a bass with closer string spacing is easier. (again, one of my...

Thanks again for the feedback. The pickups are split P in std positions (bass side closer to neck). I just read the new Bass Player mag. section on active onboard preamps, thats what got me started on active, plus the bass is active currently. I was told by the builder that I can't run pups...

I'm not sure what to look for; the pickups are black (probably doesn't mean anything), no pole pieces showing, p bass config. As I mentioned they are active. Sound is bell clear even on the B. I can't fault that, but can't dial in growl and both pickups sound the same with a little more fullness...

I just bought a 5 string custom bass; beautiful hand rubbed mahogany body, set neck which is also screwed in, high mass bridge, 2 EMG pups, active with vol, vol, tone, active 9v 34in scale wearing High beams. 2 Ric truss rods, syn. bone nut, flamed maple neck with rosewood board 22 frets. Looks...

The new Starfire pickup looks like the original that Hammond reproduces. Any thoughts about Guild selling these as replacement parts? (seems a likely source of a new cool alternative pup) And has anyone heard one of these basses yet?

Thanks for the input. I found the active gives a lot of options soundwise, but seeing your pedal collection, you probably dont need more options! lol Does it sound like a precision in passive? I played a new MIA, loved the sound and loved the matte neck finish so much I went home and sanded the...

i just posted a thread asking about swapping in a precision pup on my jag and a member posted a pic of you with one. is the sound diff enough to make it worth the trouble? active/ passive work well? thanks

Thanks for the input. I bought this one used, and i'm not worried about resale as my '71 jazz and '87 reverse thunderbird are my "investment" bases. This one is my daily player and i'm up for a diy frankenbass project.

I really like my Jaguar but played a new American Precision at GC and loved the tone. Now I'm thinking of swapping one of the pickups for a p style. My questions are; passive? will the series/ parallel switching effect the tone with the other pickup switched off? any problems forseeable with...