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This build is just an experiment at this time. I have no idea if this will be something we will continue with and offer in the future.
Roger
This is just a concept bass that we have yet to hear and evaluate. I have no idea at this time if this will be something we will be offering or when.
What do the numerical stamps in the neck pocket refer to? I know they don't match the serial number. Just curious.
That is our in-house production number for that build. The neck for this body has the same reference number on the heel. Every body and neck are mated at the time of "conception".
I am sure that I am not alone thinking that this is a great concept. I can't wait to hear clips when it is done!
I imagine that one could put the double P pickup in the Bridge position ala Lee Sklar OR put the double J in the neck position...that's a lot of tonal options.
I imagine that one could put the double P pickup in the Bridge position ala Lee Sklar OR put the double J in the neck position...that's a lot of tonal options.
I noticed that on my Metro "Will Lee" when I was adding a shim. Thanks!
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I find the same thing on my Modern. The groove where the pickup mounting screw is located makes a great spot for anchoring my thumb.
It's not a traditional look, for sure, but for me the practical advantages would be huge. I'd do a build like that (not sure I phrased that well...)
Amen to that.
I'm a middling Rocco player. Soul With a Capital 'S' is about my limit. I've never worked my way up to "What Is Hip".
I'm there with you. Being a club player with at times a few different projects going; this flexibility is really appealing. Being able to hit it close to all the different tones that come my way through the vastly changing set lists would be an asset.
Those pickups are just too big and just aren't aesthetically pleasing, IMHO. Also, I'm not a fan of the look of the Nordstrand pickups with the angled pole pieces. I'd probably dislike it less if the pole pieces were straight but the pickup casings are still a bit too large. I do like the concept though. Maybe if both pickups were housed in the same cover as the 60/70's dual coil pickup with the typical jazz pickup mounting tabs and the neck pickup had straight poles. Of course, P pickups require short/fat coils to get a good P Bass tone so it might not be doable in the smaller pickup shell.
In order to achieve the proper position of the standard and reverse P configuration, it is NOT possible to do this in a smaller shell.
I figured that would also be an issue. For me, I guess if I want those different tones I'll just need multiple basses. Thankfully I'm not a huge fan of the p/j sound, preferring either a straight up P or a straight J, and not totally into the reverse P sound. I like the idea of the 60/70's dual coil you have though I'm not convinced it can sound like I'd want in either setting as it seems the coils would have to have less winds because of the tight spacing between the two coils. I haven't had a chance to hear them in person to say for sure and surprisingly there hardly any demo video's on line.
Thankfully I'm not a huge fan of the p/j sound, preferring either a straight up P or a straight J, and not totally into the reverse P sound. I like the idea of the 60/70's dual coil you have though I'm not convinced it can sound like I'd want in either setting as it seems the coils would have to have less winds because of the tight spacing between the two coils. I haven't had a chance to hear them in person to say for sure and surprisingly there hardly any demo video's on line.
"What is Hip" is our opener... and one heck of a warmup for my fingers lol.
I know these are all just personal preferences, but find it funny that I feel the polar opposite.
Big Music Man style humbuckers are totally my jam, and I dig the offset Nordy polepiece style. Would love to see these pickups in a 24 fret Sadowsky Modern 5.
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