funkybassplayer
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Update on my SuperMinion project. Added Nordstrand NP4a and NJ4SE pickups. Hipshot tuners and kickass bridge. Solid shaft CTS pots and cloth covered wire.
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Jackson launch competition to Ibanez Mikro!
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Oh dear, banned again? It's interesting to read threads started by you.
Anyway, if I had that Jackson, would play some bass lines of the songs from the albums.
Anyway, if I had that Jackson, would play some bass lines of the songs from the albums.
Looks nice... what do the switches do in place of the volume knobs? On / off I guess for the pickups, but what about tone?
I just ordered a Neon Green one to upset a few people. Planning to get the EMG PJ Geezer Butler pickups at a later date, unless I get along with the stock pups. Now I'll be nervously tapping my foot til it arrives on Thursday
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What bridge is that? Any problems in intonation? Is the back top edge sharp? I actually like the looks of it. Hmm...am interested. Maybe I'll end up with one.
funkybassplayer
Commercial User
Switches?! No those are just solid shaft pots with no knobs lol. It's set up vol vol tone. It's loud and bright and pretty solid. Nordstrand NP4a and NJ4SE. Great thick tone!!Looks nice... what do the switches do in place of the volume knobs? On / off I guess for the pickups, but what about tone?
I just ordered a Neon Green one to upset a few people. Planning to get the EMG PJ Geezer Butler pickups at a later date, unless I get along with the stock pups. Now I'll be nervously tapping my foot til it arrives on Wednesday
Lol they look like foot switches. Maybe I just came up with a fun idea. The geezer set comes with new pots anyway so I’ll use those....
Saw one today at GC. Sitting in its stand all alone. None of the other basses wanted to have anything to do with it!
funkybassplayer
Commercial User
its a Hipshot Kickass bridge. No sharp edges. Wasn't any issue with intonation. The bridge was a direct replacement fender mounting pattern. Really liking it. Tough to be Hipshot
I tried a Neon Green one at a GC a few days ago, there was even an Ibanez Mikro nearby to compare it with. To be honest, I think I prefer the Ibanez Mikro with the medium frets. I know this is all a matter of personal preference, the Ibanez just felt better overall.
I suppose it’s a matter of taste. I prefer the look of the Jacksons, never been a fan of Ibanez’s less traditional shapes. If it proves to be a worthy instrument I’m think of buying one of each of the guitars also, with an idea that my son can learn on them in a few years if he wishes (and why wouldn’t he!)
I actually love the look of the Jackson, prefer it over the Mikro especially in that Neon Green color. It's an awesome looking little thing. It's just when I played both, the neck of the Ibanez felt a tad better to me - this is of course a personal preference, I think the Jackson would be a better option for some. Now if I can switch necks that would be great. lol....
