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Okay, so as I am always the tinkerer and willing to succumb to the consensus that my 55-01 would be mo' better with a preamp other than the stock MK1... I've gone and picked up an LH3 pre to put in there. I really like the LH3 in my 55-02 so it seems like a no brainer.
Here's a question:
The LH3 preamp is coming to me with no pots. Is there any reason that I can't re-use the pots that are already installed with the MK-1?
I would think they should work just fine but I thought I would throw this out to the Lakland brotherhood for confirmation.
Just because...here is a photo of the bass. Those are Nordstrand Fat Stacks in case you're wondering.
Here's a question:
The LH3 preamp is coming to me with no pots. Is there any reason that I can't re-use the pots that are already installed with the MK-1?
I would think they should work just fine but I thought I would throw this out to the Lakland brotherhood for confirmation.
Just because...here is a photo of the bass. Those are Nordstrand Fat Stacks in case you're wondering.
Other than they might be bottom-of-the-barrel crap, I'm not certain on this, no.
But... If I were going to go through the trouble of installing a new pre like the LH3, I would more than likely get new and better pots. I wouldn't want anything subpar to color the signal. Just my 2¢.
But... If I were going to go through the trouble of installing a new pre like the LH3, I would more than likely get new and better pots. I wouldn't want anything subpar to color the signal. Just my 2¢.
If you string through the body you have to be careful of what B string you use as larger than .125 may not fit. I used to use a HUGE B string and had to string it through the Bridge and let the rest of the strings go through the body.
Half millenia mark there doude...century would be 50
Yeah, I considered that. But they are solid shaft pots which IME that is not a feature usually present with most super-el-cheapo pots. They seem to operate nicely so I'm willing to take my chances as long as there no compatibility issues.
So some feedback please, which pickups sound best in your opinions between the Fralins in the older P basses or the newer hybrids in the newer models, just curious as I have a 44-64 Skyline coming in and I do have a set of Fralins sitting in my parts bin..
In my experience the Lakland Neo Punch split P pickup is very capable of producing a faithful, slightly hot traditional P bass tone. I did some recording with a friend's 44-64 custom, everyone involved was pretty happy with the results.
Here is a sample:
I really love the Neopunch P in my 44-64. It is hotter than a regular P, but if you dial the tone knob back 25% it sounds like a regular P. I like the extra attitude it has for a rock band situation. If you want a traditional sound that is what the Fralin is for. I say accept delivery with the neo, and you can always swap the fralin out later right?
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It's a 2011 so I'm thinking it has the neopunch?? I'm newbie to Lakland so I'm in the dark here...
as far as hotness (of output, and overall tone, IMO)
Fralin (vintage tone, I would also put Lollar and Nordstrand NP4 in here) < Neopunch (mild modern, I would also put Aguilar HOT P in here) < EMG Geezer Butler (the shizzle)
Fralin (vintage tone, I would also put Lollar and Nordstrand NP4 in here) < Neopunch (mild modern, I would also put Aguilar HOT P in here) < EMG Geezer Butler (the shizzle)
The stock Lakland string gauges are 45 65 85 105 128 tapered B string
