Is this kit of good quality?

Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by Geddy Claypool, Jan 12, 2009.

  1. Geddy Claypool

    Geddy Claypool SX J-75/Traben Neo 4 -> SVT-CL/SVT-810E

    Aug 3, 2008
    Maryland
  2. CTS pots, Orange Drop cap, Switchcraft jack, looks to be of as good a quality as any. If all you wanna do is fix up one bass, go for it.

    I prefer to buy in bulk on eBay for those parts, and it ends up being cheaper than that, but there's nothing wrong with that kit.

    I got 6 CTS 250K pots for $6, two caps for ~$2, and 4 jacks for ~$2. Search eBay before you buy, you may find a better deal accidentally.
     
  3. Geddy Claypool

    Geddy Claypool SX J-75/Traben Neo 4 -> SVT-CL/SVT-810E

    Aug 3, 2008
    Maryland
    Thank for the input! I'm not a big fan of the 'bay, but I'll take a peek.
     
  4. CTS, Switchcraft, Orange Drop, cloth wire... This is top quality stuff.
    I say go for it.
     
  5. John Wentzien

    John Wentzien

    Jun 25, 2007
    Elberta, AL
    Artist:TC Electronic RH450 bass system (original test-pilot)
  6. mjolnir

    mjolnir Thor's Hammer 2.1.3beta

    Jun 15, 2006
    Houston, TX
    It'll do the job just fine, yeah.
     
  7. Geddy Claypool

    Geddy Claypool SX J-75/Traben Neo 4 -> SVT-CL/SVT-810E

    Aug 3, 2008
    Maryland
    Thanks John!

    Stupid question, but for an SX Jazz bass, should I get the split shaft or standard kit?

    EDIT: Never mind, just bought the standard wiring kit and some vintage set screw jazz knobs from guitarpartsresource.
     
  8. Craig_S

    Craig_S Inactive

    Oct 15, 2008
    Metro Detroit
    I've done business with GPR before. I would definitely buy from them again. :) I can personally vouch for CTS pots and Sprague Orange Drop caps. They were a definite improvement over the stock stuff in my P and my J.
     
  9. Bardley

    Bardley

    Nov 16, 2007
    Louisville, KY
    +1
    I've got the same kit in a couple of my basses.
     
  10. Geddy Claypool

    Geddy Claypool SX J-75/Traben Neo 4 -> SVT-CL/SVT-810E

    Aug 3, 2008
    Maryland
    While I've got the attention of the electronics modders....

    Am I going to have to worry about the tone knob after I install this thing? There's another thread in this subforum talking about how 250k pots and a .47 cap lead to no control with the tone knob. Is this something I should be worried about?
     
  11. Wire it as a standard jazz bass and there will be no problems...
     
  12. Jim C

    Jim C I believe in the trilogy; Fender, Stingray, + G&L Supporting Member

    Nov 29, 2008
    Bethesda, MD
    The Acme orange drops caps don't say "Sprague" on them so they probably aren't the real deal although they might sound the same
     
  13. Geddy Claypool

    Geddy Claypool SX J-75/Traben Neo 4 -> SVT-CL/SVT-810E

    Aug 3, 2008
    Maryland
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    This is the kit I picked up, the guitarpartsresource one. I think it says "Sprague".