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Has it been mentioned yet whether the new MFD J pickups are hum cancelling? I'm assuming they are, and can see where this has been asked a bit but can't see where it is answered. I'm truly hoping these will be hum cancelling and that they will be produced in a 5 string set that will fit in a F#nder 5.
I think I read somewhere that they are not him canceling, but not totally positive on that. I’d assume no and be pleasantly surprised instead of assuming yes and being let down.
If I wanted to adjust the individual pole pieces on the L2K, would I just use an allen wrench and turn them counterclockwise to raise/clockwise to lower? I tried gently turning one counterclockwise but it wouldn't budge. I don't want to use any force until I'm sure about what to do.
They should be able to be adjusted that way, yes. They might get stuck initially from having been wax potted at the factory, so that wax should release if you give it some gentle pressure.
“Considerable torque” shouldn’t be needed. But I wouldn’t force it if you’re starting to feel like you really have to use a lot of force.
Are you the original owner of the bass? How new/old is it? The only though I have is that something else could be binding the screws. Age (oxidation/rust), prior owner using glue for some reason, etc...?
Maybe put the short end of the Allen wrench in the hex slot and gently tap the long end with the butt end of a screwdriver or something might jar it loose.
It is brand new. I called G&L and they said it is most likely just the pickup potting wax having hardened. They suggested using a hair dryer on low to warm it up and soften the wax. But I decided I'm going to leave all the poles all the way down anyway, so that solves the problem.
you can get an amazingly even volume string to string by having them professionally set up,, really shines on a 5 string.
Yup, it's wax. You also can warm the pickup pole with a soldering iron on low (ideally making sure there's no solder left on it). It can take some pretty good torque, especially if the pole hasn't been adjusted in some years, but they will release. Have done it several times over the years.
I have never had to think about adjusting the poles on my SB1. its so perfectly balanced with a growling undertone that is oh so sweet. But this is good info to know if i ever run into this issue. Thanks!
ive got my USA on here for sale its its never been to the bar , only in my smoke free studio. the L 5000 was to uncomfortable with string spacing , but sounded great, i got the kilo 5 to learn on. then got a custom shop L 1005, looks just like the L1000 in pharaohs gold fire mist, but a 5 string
