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Bass Upgrade/Customization
- Thread starter Hazerdbass4
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I have a Mahar Bass that I have been customizing for awhile and was wondering if anybody can give me some tips on anything else I can upgrade, change, or configure. Note: Mind the missing G-string. This also still has the factory pick-ups by the way.
Well you could change the pickups if you want to change more..Otherwise go see a luthier and ask if he can turn the dot markers into block inlays. Would be sick for this bass! 
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- Feb 20, 2005
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Yeah I've been thinking about that...But I don't know if I should get some "Dark-Star" pick-ups or just some Active EMG's...
New knobs, custom pg (not tin foil), MM pup, fill the fret slots (they'll splinter inwards eventually if you don't), D-tuna (if you're into that kind of thing), intonate it properly, set it up, try different strings, strap-locks (again, if you're into that kind of thing), active eq. Anything else? 
That Sounds Excellent!...And also, what is your opinion on getting a locking system for this?...New knobs, custom pg (not tin foil), MM pup, fill the fret slots (they'll splinter inwards eventually if you don't), D-tuna (if you're into that kind of thing), intonate it properly, set it up, try different strings, strap-locks (again, if you're into that kind of thing), active eq. Anything else?
That Sounds Excellent!...And also, what is your opinion on getting a locking system for this?...
Schaller would be a great choise.
Hazerdbass4 said:That Sounds Excellent!...And also, what is your opinion on getting a locking system for this?...
I'm not an expert on strap-locks (my bass is too cheap to bother) but do a search, I'm sure you'll find plenty of threads.
Oh, and epoxy (or varnish with polyurethane, my personal favourite) the fingerboard after you've filled the slots. I can share some threads that have helped me with defretting my bass if you want.
Good luck, there's loads you can do with a bass, enjoy it!
