Gene Simmons LoBue Tribute Build

[bassgod76]

I just realized that I now should get a set of vintage threaded saddles for this build. When I planned for the EMG portion, I figured that those saddles wouldn't matter.

Time to cruise Feebay.

 

[wraub]

I just realized that I now should get a set of vintage threaded saddles for this build. When I planned for the EMG portion, I figured that those saddles wouldn't matter.

Time to cruise Feebay.

Definitely do this, it makes things so much easier.

That's why I suggested it in post #121.

wraub

 

[THand]

You guys know where I can view a GOOD tutorial of attaching a set neck?

I don't know about a vid-yo to view, maybe you could email Stew-Mac and see if they have something to suggest......BUT, and I think I have suggested this before, but it is worth suggesting again:

http://www.amazon.com/Make-Your-Own-Electric-Guitar/dp/0953104907

I had a copy of the old version of this book, and I can't stress enough how good it is for anyone interested in building.

 

[bassgod76]

I don't know about a vid-yo to view, maybe you could email Stew-Mac and see if they have something to suggest......BUT, and I think I have suggested this before, but it is worth suggesting again:

http://www.amazon.com/Make-Your-Own-Electric-Guitar/dp/0953104907

I had a copy of the old version of this book, and I can't stress enough how good it is for anyone interested in building.

Out of stock. :-(

 

[bassgod76]

Definitely do this, it makes things so much easier.

That's why I suggested it in post #121.

wraub

At the time, a threaded saddle didn't matter. Now it does. FML

 

[THand]

Out of stock. :-(

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[wraub]

At the time, a threaded saddle didn't matter. Now it does. FML

It was just a suggestion, I really am digging this thread, and your band vids look and sound great.
Just trying to be helpful.
All in service of the Army.

wraub

 

[bassgod76]

It was just a suggestion, I really am digging this thread, and your band vids look and sound great.
Just trying to be helpful.

wraub

I really appreciate it. I LOVE comments or suggestions for these builds. I do a lot of dumb stuff, so ideas you guys give me, many times, saves me a lot of hassle.

 

[bassgod76]

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Purchased.

And I bought a pickguard blank.

I'm finding that threaded saddles by themselves is not readily available. I guess I may be stuck buying a whole Fender vintage bridge. (sigh)

 

[wraub]

You could try these:

Allparts.com

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guitarpartsresource.com

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(in upper right of page)

amazon.com or

ebay.com

(search for "threaded bass saddles) or similar.

or do as I did and keep dogging the TB classifieds looking for a bridge that has them, and put those saddles on your existing bridge. That's what I did on my P bass, was a quick and easy change over.
I got 2 complete bridges for a little over $30.
This option would probably take the longest, not a steady tupply on TB and they seem to get snatched up quickly.

wraub

 

[bassgod76]

You could try these:

Allparts.com

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guitarpartsresource.com

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(in upper right of page)

amazon.com or

ebay.com

(search for "threaded bass saddles) or similar.

or do as I did and keep dogging the TB classifieds looking for a bridge that has them, and put those saddles on your existing bridge. That's what I did on my P bass, was a quick and easy change over.
I got 2 complete bridges for a little over $30.
This option would probably take the longest, not a steady tupply on TB and they seem to get snatched up quickly.

wraub

Okay, cool. For some reason I didn't see them on BPR.

 

[ctmullins]

Um - why exactly do you need threaded saddles?

 

[bassgod76]

Um - why exactly do you need threaded saddles?

My theory (Insert TB laughter at me, here) is that the mudbucker was designed to sit just behind the heel of the neck. Being that the string to string distance is different in that position than closer to the bridge, having saddles to adjust the side to side string position would help to get maximum response from the pickup.

 

[Jaymi]

that is a good assessment!

 

[ctmullins]

My theory (Insert TB laughter at me, here) is that the mudbucker was designed to sit just behind the heel of the neck. Being that the string to string distance is different in that position than closer to the bridge, having saddles to adjust the side to side string position would help to get maximum response from the pickup.

Most mudbuckers have narrow spacing. But the Artec that you're using doesn't. It fits Fender spacing pretty well. I think your current bridge will be fine. And even if it doesn't line up exactly, it'll still work fine.

 

[bassgod76]

Most mudbuckers have narrow spacing. But the Artec that you're using doesn't. It fits Fender spacing pretty well. I think your current bridge will be fine. And even if it doesn't line up exactly, it'll still work fine.

You're probably right, but if you recall from my Jaco tribute build, OCD demons pretty much rule my mental frame of mind.

I will try it with the regular saddles and string when I get closer to completion.

 

[ctmullins]

OCD demons pretty much rule my mental frame of mind.

LOL - can't help you there, brother!

I will try it with the regular saddles and string when I get closer to completion.

Good plan. No sense buying trouble early.

 

[bassgod76]

LOL - can't help you there, brother!



Good plan. No sense buying trouble early.

Agreed. Maybe all will line up, and I won't look like a douche. We'll see.

 

[Ironfingers]

+1 on the Hiscock book. The only thing I don't like about it is that there are no good pictures of the finished instruments. It's kind of weird. Actually I wish there were more pictures overall.

Maybe things will line up and you will still look like a douche.

Nah...

 

[bassgod76]

Maybe things will line up and you will still look like a douche.

Too late!