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Basslines Stingray replacement system

Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by Jsonnenblick, Nov 16, 2001.

  1. Nov 16, 2001 #1
    Jsonnenblick

    Jsonnenblick

    Apr 7, 2000
    Bethlehem, PA
    Hi. I have a question about this pickup & 3-band EQ with slap contour. How do people who have installed it feel about it?

    I have 2 fairly similar Washburns: one is a Korean RB-2000, and the other, an American XB-900. Both have maple necks, 24-fret rosewood boards, and ash bodies. So they should sound pretty similar, right?

    But surprisingly, the Korean one is super-slappy, with incredible attack, while the American one with the much more expensive Basslines system is far more polite and restrained-sounding, better for a warm fingerstyle tone.

    I guess it seems strange to me that a replacement system designed for the Stingray, the king of all slap basses, is warm and mellow sounding. . .

    Your experiences/thoughts? The ads for the Basslines system cite a "more polished tone for your Stingray" or words to that effect, but does that defeat the purpose of a 'Ray?
     
  2. Nov 16, 2001 #2
    DarkMazda

    DarkMazda

    Jun 3, 2000
    NJ
    Shouldn't this be moved to "PIckups"?
     
  3. Nov 16, 2001 #3
    Gallient Knight

    Gallient Knight

    Jul 31, 2001
    Milford CT
    I have the same XB900 series with the basslines unit. It is a little more "refined" then the other version. I am in a similar situation. I like the XB Basslines unit for things that need "full body". But for raw tone its a little Like you said "Polite".

    There is a couple of pots on the pre amp board in the 900. The one that is not next to the wire connectors changes the mids. I am still messing around with that control to find the sound I want. In the mean time I am compesating with some low mids boost on my GK amp.

    If you find something that works share it with the group.
     
  4. Nov 16, 2001 #4
    john turner

    john turner You don't want to do that. Trust me. Staff Member

    Mar 14, 2000
    atlanta ga
    and DM gets today's golden apple! thanks. :D

    off to pickups we go
     
  5. Nov 16, 2001 #5
    DarkMazda

    DarkMazda

    Jun 3, 2000
    NJ
    :D
     
  6. Nov 16, 2001 #6
    ThunderStik

    ThunderStik Guest

    Jun 25, 2001
    Claremore OK.
    Buttkisser,:(

    That was my damn apple. Your lucky it wasnt a carrot :D
     
  7. Nov 27, 2001 #7
    john turner

    john turner You don't want to do that. Trust me. Staff Member

    Mar 14, 2000
    atlanta ga
    now, now, play nice. we've got apples for everybody :D.