Thanks. Certainly an option, but at 35", the scale is longer than I like, but it isn't a deal killer. The search continues.
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I know what you mean about the Kiloton, because I used to have an L-1500, which has the same pickup in the same location. It didn't consistently deliver the lows I like -- unless, that is, I ran it through an Aphex Bass Xciter, in which case it was always a monster. Otherwise, it depended on the rig, room, etc., and was sometimes great but sometimes not. At its best it was truly amazing, but I like a more plug-and-play experience without relying on pedals. I get that with my SB-2, JB, and M-2500, which incidentally can get very close to an L-150X/Kiloton tone by panning toward the bridge pickup.
I generally don't like active basses, but I love my M-2500. It doesn't have active pickups, just an active preamp/EQ. The L-2500's preamp doesn't even have active EQ. When engaged, it just changes the output impedance to deal with long cable runs and add some snarl, and then it has a treble boost mode on top of that. The tone controls are passive, cut-only, bass and treble. The L-series can be run totally passive, and I wish my M could too because it would sound awesome.
For a five-string P/J, I really like the Ibanez model that's now the SR655E. I love the light weight and ergonomics, which feature narrow string spacing similar to G&L fives. The Nordstrand-designed pickups sound great, and it operates in passive mode with a passive tone control:
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ok well here you go: if this doesn't fit the criteria: you're on your own---
For Sale/Trade - G&L L-5000 5-String
It's a shame about the pickups. I'd be more interested in an original L5000, but those EMG - and the added bridge pickup, especially - don't do it for me.
I have nothing against EMGs, and wouldn't even mind an L5500 with EMG DC's, but the mods to this one are irreversible, even if you could find an original L5000 pickup.
Okay, I called the luthier who's doing the neck job on my SB-2. He had pulled the frets but done nothing else on the bass, in the four weeks it's been in the shop.
In the meanwhile, I bought this beautiful 1966 Jazz Bass and I now have the dream bass for the rest of my life. I played my Fender Jaguar bass at band practice yesterday and that too is a great bass to play. So I figured, if I need the 21st fret in ONE song ("Pictures of Home") I can play it on the SB-2 even if it doesn't have the Jazz width neck. So I canceled the neck mod job and only asked for a new bone saddle and the stainless steel jumbo frets.
I think the delay at the luthier actually helped me decide for a better solution.
In the meanwhile, I bought this beautiful 1966 Jazz Bass and I now have the dream bass for the rest of my life. I played my Fender Jaguar bass at band practice yesterday and that too is a great bass to play. So I figured, if I need the 21st fret in ONE song ("Pictures of Home") I can play it on the SB-2 even if it doesn't have the Jazz width neck. So I canceled the neck mod job and only asked for a new bone saddle and the stainless steel jumbo frets.
I think the delay at the luthier actually helped me decide for a better solution.
Thanks! Thats solid advice. I still have a lot of time before I do the swap, so I'll continue to tweak it.
I have to admit, I'm tempted to sell my Tone Capsule and go for a Haz Clone and go that route...
Tone capsule up for sale and going with the Haz Clone. I'll report back once I get the clone and get the courage to tackle the wiring...
Haha....no doubt about those musicals! I played in my old school's production of Footloose back in March and holy moly...….yes, every other set of bars a key change it seemed. Three flats, five sharps, natural, etc...…. Fun but kept me on toes the whole show...lol!
I will try a second time, my post was submerged by the costum shop discussion.
Anyone knows how to fix that issue? It happened again this week.
I will try a second time, my post was submerged by the costum shop discussion.
I would use a little Loctite BLUE to lock the threads in place. Just unscrew the pole and put a drop on the threads, then screw it back into place where you want it.
Do NOT use the RED thread locker. That's the more permanent stuff and could cause damage to the pickup if you every had to adjust/remove the pole. The BLUE should be perfectly fine. I use it on things like pot and jack nuts all the time.
Another option would be to coat the threads in paraffin wax. The wax should take up the extra clearance between the threads and make it stay in place, as long as it doesn't get too hot. It'll get soft if you leave it in a hot place, or play a gig outside in the summer. Loctite is the better option.
Cool, thanks, I never used that product before!
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I've not found a reason in years to adjust any of my MFD pole pieces but, when I last did so on a Tribute L-2000, it was clear that there was some sort of substance in there to help secure the pole pieces against rotating loose. I took it to be a wax of some sort at the time and it could well be—simply a wax with a reasonably high melting point. The nice thing about wax is that, even once you've broken the initial bonding to first-adjust the pole piece, it will continue to be effective at preventing further rotation without intent. That's not necessarily the case with Locktite.
I tracked 3 more songs for another EP last night with my '87 SB-1 (previously posted). It still needs a little fretwork, but man does that bass work great! I bought it at GC a month ago and I've worked on 3 albums in totally different genres with it since then. It currently has D'Addario half-rounds, but I think I'll put on full rounds soon to get just a little more bite. I just can't believe how even and rich that bass sounds when I get up on the D/G strings into the upper registers.
My signal chain was Bass>Manley Tube DI>UA Apollo/Trickfish BH1k>Ampeg SVT 15>Warm Audio FET47. Not sure which pre was on the FET47, but it sounds great.
I'm starting to think I might need a fretless SB-1, too. I play a ton of fretless, but don't currently have a P-style fretless 4. I love my L2500 with the bridge pickup in parallel, but I think there's plenty of room in my world for a fretless SB-1...
My signal chain was Bass>Manley Tube DI>UA Apollo/Trickfish BH1k>Ampeg SVT 15>Warm Audio FET47. Not sure which pre was on the FET47, but it sounds great.
I'm starting to think I might need a fretless SB-1, too. I play a ton of fretless, but don't currently have a P-style fretless 4. I love my L2500 with the bridge pickup in parallel, but I think there's plenty of room in my world for a fretless SB-1...
