Thanks, it's a brice defiant that I modded. The build quality on it was really good, but I hated the boring satin finish, and wanted emg's. I'm loving it
Enjoy the benefits of a premium membership!
Upgrade Account
-
TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
Join free Log in
Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.
KNOB MODIFICATION
- Thread starter alexander_gbass
- Start date
Thanks, it's a brice defiant that I modded. The build quality on it was really good, but I hated the boring satin finish, and wanted emg's. I'm loving it
Yes, that will work perfect, and EMG 35DC Double Humbuckers, SWEET!!
i already have some 35dc's in my esp viper 404, another bass that is out of production.. the viper and my c4 are gonna have some serious firepower
Hey Alex, I've always run DC pickups with out much else in the processing. recently I added a VMC for time my external EQ wasn't convenient.
Do you do anything else to your signal? Head? Cab? Strings?
Do you do anything else to your signal? Head? Cab? Strings?
good question my friend.. i really dont do a whole lot to be honest.. although i do run a couple effects but nothin major as far as settings.. i kee the effects very subtle.. and thats sent through the looping system i have which is the fxconnectx stage pro 8 which you can find here [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] ,, the head is a 1200 carvin bx1200.. cabs are hartke's.. my strings are dunlop super bright stainless steels.. but i do use the nickel too..
when it comes to eq.. i really only use that depending on the room im playing in.. other than that i adjust the controls on the bass.. my external eq is an mxr m101 10 band. .
the variable mid control makes your lows and highs stand out pretty good.. a good option if your external eq isnt convenient
One thing I've always loved about the emg's is how consistent they are. I don't care if I'm plugging into a passive DI and going right into a house main, or I'm playing through my own rig, I still sound like "me"
The VMC just makes that part a little easier, the only thing I was doing with my EQ was giving the low mids a little boost, so now I can do that on board. It's a great system that can make cheap basses soundd great, and great basses sound amazing. Not sure why they don't get the "buzz" they deserve
The VMC just makes that part a little easier, the only thing I was doing with my EQ was giving the low mids a little boost, so now I can do that on board. It's a great system that can make cheap basses soundd great, and great basses sound amazing. Not sure why they don't get the "buzz" they deserve
Last edited:
agreed ! on both counts of consistency and convenience of the vmc.. the low kids on the eq are actually flat the mids are slightly scooped and the highs are slightly boosted.. if i need more bottom i adjust that from my bass.. my over all settings on my eq has proven to be universal.
making cheap basses sound great is very true.. my first bass was a gsr 200.. i still have it and play it.. i put emgs in a year later.. was hooked with sound.. but much later it sat for awhile because i swapped the emgs out into another bass.. then recently i brought it back to life with the emg pjx series.. passive feel but active punch !.. the ATC (active tone control) really added alot to it.. a pure grand slam
Those knobs look generic enough that you could easily find identical enough replacements on any number of guitar parts sites.
not with this finish bud.. havent been able to find these anywhere.. the fact that these knobs go to a rare bass is what is one reason why im trying to keep continuity of it being factory spec.. this came stock with emg circuitry, im just puttin in an updated emg pup system to it
Those knobs are available almost anywhere, not distinctive at all, just order new knobs, You could than part out your splined set screw knobs at a profit. Here they are a Carvin, in case you need two different sized knobs:
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
i have not seen the specific knobs anywhere to be honest.. i have only seen them on the shechter c4xxx.. as for carvin.. i will not do or give business of any kind to them, myself and several others that i work with in the industry have very bad blood with that company and directly with a few of the people that work there.. but i do thank you for the resource.
i already have it taken care of
thank you so much... the finish i have on the hardware is a brushed aluminum type look.. hard to find but my bass tech is gonna modify my current knobs i have for me to go over the smooth shaft pots you rock kathy
