• 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.

NBD - 2014 Gibson SG special

bogdan101

bogdan101

Dec 25, 2013
13
5
London, Canada
#1
Hi all,

my first post here :bassist:, and my first bass :hyper: . I play guitar, but got interested in bass lately. I picked this one up from my local store, and it went back for a set-up the next day, because of buzz on the A and D strings at the 12th fret. It actually needs a fret leveling I think, but I'll see what they can do.

The other thing I noticed is the E string sounds weaker than the others on the neck pickup. The bridge sound is fine. Is this typical for this bass, or should I exchange it for a different one? Btw, I love the feel of the short scale neck.

Cheers!

Bogdan
 
#5
Congrats! If you are coming from guitar the SG neck may be a good transition for you.

See how it is when you get it back from the setup before deciding if you should return it.

If your name is Bogdan shouldn't it be "Zivio" instead of "Cheers"???
 
#8
Update again: got a new one and it's a keeper! And it smells good too :bassist:

_DSC1264.gif
 
#11
This has been an issue with them. Check it out at the bass outpost. What I remember is the inner pickup under the cover is not aligned correctly. Remove the pickup and check its alignment.
 
#12
Barkless Dog said:
This has been an issue with them. Check it out at the bass outpost. What I remember is the inner pickup under the cover is not aligned correctly. Remove the pickup and check its alignment.
Click to expand...

Can you explain this some more, because it doesn't make sense. The cover has holes through which the pole pieces go, so if there is an alignment issue I would think it would effect the cover as well.

PU-0416-010-web.jpg
 
#14
I just strung my shorty with medium guage LaBella flats last week and they are awesome. So evenly balanced from string to string and the fretted notes sound almost same as the open notes. I was definitely going for the vintage sound though. Also the medium guage feels pretty tight. No slop issues...
 
#15
ih8law said:
Can you explain this some more, because it doesn't make sense. The cover has holes through which the pole pieces go, so if there is an alignment issue I would think it would effect the cover as well.

PU-0416-010-web.jpg
Click to expand...

I believe the pole pieces aren't actually functional and are there only for looks. I think what barkless dog is talking about is the foam or springs that support the pickup not aligning the pickup to balance output between the strings properly. The neck pickup is a TB+ and not an actual sidewinder like the original mudbucker.
 
#18
I have only had my SG since last fall. I keep mine on a stand so I sadly have lost that maple syrupy smell. I have two baked maple necked basses and love opening the case for that lowdown breakfast smell.

I know it is sacrilege but I have the original strings on both My 2012 and 2013 Gibson's. I have used round-wounds since 1979. With rounds it helps to let them age a bit. I usually use GHS Boomers but haven't decided which way to go on the Gibby's yet.
 

Latest posts

Top Bottom
Back