I think the black looks good too.
The sonic blue is a bit difficult to find a complimentary color without washing it out.
I think the contrasting color of the black works better.
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Fender Mustang Club
- Thread starter FlyingPigSound
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I think the black looks good too.
The sonic blue is a bit difficult to find a complimentary color without washing it out.
I think the contrasting color of the black works better.
That is so awesome!!
Thank you. I was pretty nervous starting it. It was just a crazy idea I had to try.
How are you doing with your Mustangs - did you end up keeping all three P/J's?
I've been staring at this for like 10 minutes now. I wanna try out the black one.
I finally got around to shielding my jmj, and it made a huge difference. I didn't realize how noisy it was before I shielded it. Highly recommended for anybody with a Mustang Bass.
Ha ha - I can't stop staring at them either.
If I knew how to do the youtube thing, I'd put up some examples.
I don't have a clue about that kind of stuff though.
About the black one - if I were doing it again, I wouldn't put the two G/D pickup halves
quite so far from the E/A ones. Maybe 1/2 to 2/3 the distance they are now.
Yes - the strings all sound almost perfectly balanced, but there's very little high frequency
content on the upper two strings - no zing or snarl.
I had flats on it, and it sounded too dark to me.
Put rounds on it, and it almost sounds like traditional pickup placement when using flats.
I didn't know what to expect from it. Edit: after playing it a bit more, I like it as it is.
It's mellow, smooth, and and low key. I've got plenty of other stuff that does bright and snarly.
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Yes! They are keepers. But mostly hanging on the wall right now... my current band plays quite a few songs that require a 5 string. (Well, they are easier to play on a 5 string, lol. I use the low B string a lot.)
I love the two different pickup configurations you did! Double double Mustangs!
You could always try making one of the PJs a BEAD tuning. Then you have a mustang and the low B!
I am considering that!
My 3 main players are strung BEAD. My lesson learned is, get some really, very thick strings for short scale, or that B is gonna be really floppy.
I had an Ibanez Mikro 5 string for a while and the B wasn’t to bad a lighter touch was better and that’s on the 28.6 scale. It would probably be even better on the 30” Mustang. Ibanez also sells the 5string bass set for around $30 CAD on amazon.
Edit: the B string was a .130 gauge
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LOL! I just got lucky this time.They must be sending them out in batches. Do you have one coming, felis? Mine arrived two days earlier than estimated. So be on the lookout if you have one on the way!
I am keeping all the P/J’s... lol, one with flats, one with rounds, and one with maple.(I do have a different bass lined up to go, though.)
Nice trio!! All with tort!
Hi all
I hope everything is well.
Odd question time. But I am glad to see the pickguard issue goes on even without me!
I have a issue with another bass player who feels that my sound from my bass is being thoroughly affected because the silk wrapping on my flatwounds are over the saddles. They don't come anywhere near the nut. I do remember something being mentioned about the silk and the nut but I don't remember anything mentioned with the saddles. I did get into my Wayback machine and read earlier posts on this issue but nothing has been added since 2007 (I believe). It seemed to spark arguments as well. I feel a bit embarrassed as this question seems a bit “newby" as I re-read it. But I am somewhat new to flatwounds and since we NEVER argue or disagree in this thread I thought I would get your opinions on this subject.
Thank you
Bob
I hope everything is well.
Odd question time. But I am glad to see the pickguard issue goes on even without me!
I have a issue with another bass player who feels that my sound from my bass is being thoroughly affected because the silk wrapping on my flatwounds are over the saddles. They don't come anywhere near the nut. I do remember something being mentioned about the silk and the nut but I don't remember anything mentioned with the saddles. I did get into my Wayback machine and read earlier posts on this issue but nothing has been added since 2007 (I believe). It seemed to spark arguments as well. I feel a bit embarrassed as this question seems a bit “newby" as I re-read it. But I am somewhat new to flatwounds and since we NEVER argue or disagree in this thread I thought I would get your opinions on this subject.
Thank you
Bob
Oh dopey me! I am not at home right now but I will have my daughter take them and I will post them as soon as she email's them to me. Thank you for the gentle reminder.
Also they are Dunlop SS Flats.
Bob (the brainless one)
No problem, Bob...just trying to help.
The help is thoroughly appreciated. I am back in DC with charity issues and dealing with,,,, well you know. ;{)
I hope my response wasn't rude. No offense intended (unless you are wearing a uniform with stars on it). ;{) JK
Bob
I had one experience with a bass I bought from an assembler, and he mounted the bridge about 1” too close to the neck. I had to slide the saddles as far back as possible to intonate, which put the silks of the A and E past the saddles. Sounded terrible. These were flats btw. I ended up replacing the bridge with a MusicMan style so that I could mount it at a workable distance from the nut and cover the finish dent left by the old bridge.
Just had to post a pic of my twins, MIM P/J special edition, and USA Performer. When I saw the special edition, I had to have it because of the maple FB. It's modded with Hipshot bridge and tuners, and Lace pups. Both sound great with both pickups on. I hate to say it, but with the upgrades I enjoy the MiM a little better than the US. My sonic blue is going on the block....can't justify 2 MIMs.
