Gene Simmons LoBue Tribute Build

[ampegfuzz]

I thought it was a 810 under the v4b. Still very cool.

 

[bassgod76]

I just wanted the head, but the cab came with it

 

[gearHed289]

Cool, I miss my '74 V-4B head. great choice for Gene tone without taking down the walls. I'm in pretty good shape Ampeg-wise. =)

 

[bassgod76]

Cool, I miss my '74 V-4B head. great choice for Gene tone without taking down the walls. I'm in pretty good shape Ampeg-wise. =)

Which cabs are those?

 

[Hopkins]

Im glad you bumped this thread, this one was very fun to watch.

 

[gearHed289]

Which cabs are those?

The whole rig is this - '74 SVT head running a '71 BT-140 2x15 cab (with original JBL D-140 speakers) on the left, and a later 70s tilt-back 8x10 on the right. In the center is a '96 SVT III Pro driving a custom built 2x10 (cast frame Eminence from Ampeg PR410HLF)/1x15 (EVM 15L). I've never gigged with this whole setup, I just happened to set it up in the garage for fun over the weekend. I do occasionally use the SVT, 2x15, and 2x10/1x15. Sounds beautiful!

 

[bassgod76]

Question:
I'm thinking of trying my hand at the LoBue with the studs from 76-77.

I'm having a hard time finding a neck that is:
-30" scale
-24 fret
-Heel trus rod adjust

I can find some great necks, but all have trus rod adjust on the headstock.

Would that kill your OCD, or is it not an issue?

Share your opinions!

 

[HaMMerHeD]

I don't see why that'd be an issue.

 

[bassgod76]

I disn't think its a huge issue, but I wanted to get feedback. Thinking about making a new one

 

[ThaCoast]

Question:
I'm thinking of trying my hand at the LoBue with the studs from 76-77.

I'm having a hard time finding a neck that is:
-30" scale
-24 fret
-Heel trus rod adjust

I can find some great necks, but all have trus rod adjust on the headstock.

Would that kill your OCD, or is it not an issue?

Share your opinions!

Not really an issue, (for me it'd be easier access for fine tweaking), at worse don't use a TRC to hide it, just fill in the cover holes, and once the headstock is ready for paint, it'll be completely black and barely noticeable afterwards.

 

[Nocturnal]

Question:
I'm thinking of trying my hand at the LoBue with the studs from 76-77.

I'm having a hard time finding a neck that is:
-30" scale
-24 fret
-Heel trus rod adjust

I can find some great necks, but all have trus rod adjust on the headstock.

Would that kill your OCD, or is it not an issue?

Share your opinions!

I have a Danelectro 30" neck, 24 frets, adjust-at-the-heel neck in black. Might be interested in selling or trading it. Let me know if you are interested.

 

[wmhill]

but I gotta ask.....[/I] how badass is a cod piece that needs, Lysol, corn pads and a smoke detector???

 

[bassgod76]

I have a Danelectro 30" neck, 24 frets, adjust-at-the-heel neck in black. Might be interested in selling or trading it. Let me know if you are interested.

I have PM'd you. Let me know.

 

[bassgod76]

Thanks to Nocturnal, LoBue II begins!

 

[ThaCoast]

Sweet! 3rd "Lobue" in history!

 

[bassgod76]

Sweet! 3rd "Lobue" in history!

I'm thinking of gunning for the Mark VIII version with the studs, but this time I'm trying something different with the pickup, under the hood

 

[ThaCoast]

The series/parallel knob, is it a two postion rotary?

 

[bassgod76]

The series/parallel knob, is it a two postion rotary?

Yes, but my new one, I think will have a bass boost instead.

 

[bassgod76]

For this build, I'd like to incorporate active electronics, but to make it look just like the original. Doing some pre planning, I discovered that an EMG 35DC fits perfectly under a mudbucker pickup cover. Intetesting indeed

 

[ThaCoast]

Although i've never been fond for active electronics, it'll be a nice twist. As if blending his tone from 90's-present day, with the looks from the 70's.