My LB-100 is here! (NBD)

[two fingers]

Dude! The cream pickup covers look awesome with that combo! Why didn't I think of that!?!?!

As for the bridge-- that looks like a Bad@ss III-- why on earth would you replace that with a basic stamped one? I mean, there's nothing wrong with that, as my current P-bass, a late-80's Korean Cort-made P-clone, has a stamped bridge & it works just fine, but part of the reason I zeroed-in on the LB-100 was the beefy G&L saddle-lock bridge.

Regardless, that is, indeed a mighty fine-looking P-bass! Looks like Daphne Blue, if I'm not mistaken?

How do you like the response of the DiMarzio Model P? I ask because that pickup is on my "short list" for a parts-bass build I've been mulling-over for a while...

Thanks!

It's not a BA3. It's a no-name that came with the body. Honestly? There's a little subtle "something" about that stamped bridge. I can't really put my finger on it. It just sounds a tad bit more old school with a stamped bridge to my ears.

The DiMarzio is a versatile pickup. Turn the tone mostly all the way down and you get the classic P sound. But let that tone knob ear and that thing gets a mid growl that can be pretty aggressive (in a good way). Mind the pole pieces. If your string touches one it'll sound like a small-caliber rifle going off in your bass rig. I have mine adjusted accordingly so it's not an issue.

Overall it's a great bass and has been a fun project. All of the parts, except for the Emerson wiring harness, came from fellow TBers.

 

[calypsocoral302]

UPDATE-- and a happy ending!

Just shy of 3 weeks after I sent the bass back out for a re-work, I got it back this afternoon. The neck pocket issue has been addressed-- the fit is nice and tight now-- and everything I loved about the instrument the first time around remains! I even compared the neck to the pictures I took of it before, and it is the exact same neck, which is an absolute dream! Sure, the "vintage tint" isn't terribly noticeable, but it will darken with age and use eventually anyway.

Going forward, I have a set of Curt Mangan stainless 45-105 flats on order, so I'm going to have my local tech set it up accordingly. This will very likely become my main instrument for the foreseeable future.

I'm glad to see G&L make good on their product, and I would once again like to give a shout-out to Jay at Specialty Traders in Parkersburg, WV for his excellent customer service throughout the process.

 

[calypsocoral302]

Thanks!

It's not a BA3. It's a no-name that came with the body. Honestly? There's a little subtle "something" about that stamped bridge. I can't really put my finger on it. It just sounds a tad bit more old school with a stamped bridge to my ears.

The DiMarzio is a versatile pickup. Turn the tone mostly all the way down and you get the classic P sound. But let that tone knob ear and that thing gets a mid growl that can be pretty aggressive (in a good way). Mind the pole pieces. If your string touches one it'll sound like a small-caliber rifle going off in your bass rig. I have mine adjusted accordingly so it's not an issue.

Overall it's a great bass and has been a fun project. All of the parts, except for the Emerson wiring harness, came from fellow TBers.

I liked the cream pickup covers on your P-bass so much, I just ordered a set for mine!

Thanks again for the idea!

 

[briandavismurph]

Thanks!

It's not a BA3. It's a no-name that came with the body. Honestly? There's a little subtle "something" about that stamped bridge. I can't really put my finger on it. It just sounds a tad bit more old school with a stamped bridge to my ears.

The DiMarzio is a versatile pickup. Turn the tone mostly all the way down and you get the classic P sound. But let that tone knob ear and that thing gets a mid growl that can be pretty aggressive (in a good way). Mind the pole pieces. If your string touches one it'll sound like a small-caliber rifle going off in your bass rig. I have mine adjusted accordingly so it's not an issue.

Overall it's a great bass and has been a fun project. All of the parts, except for the Emerson wiring harness, came from fellow TBers.

You are so right on the string hitting the pole piece. The more aggressive you are on the string, the lower you have to position the pickups