Amen on the locking jack! There's a mod to replace it with a standard jack using an adapter plate, I should make a vid on that as I am not a fan of the jack either. Congrats on your bass Slim!
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New Ibanez (headless, multiscale)
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I got it on ebay. I searched for the manufacturer.
It's the same mount as the neutrik-jack. I inserted a CTS-jack on the plate.
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CLIFF Electronic Components - XRP Recess Plate in XLR shell
You can replace the existing jack with a CTS
You can replace the existing jack with a CTS
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Still tempted to get one of these EHBs. They have a bunch of EHB1505s on Sweetwater and the heaviest one is 7.8 pounds. Some are even under 7 pounds. Madness!
I'm pretty sure I want the multiscale version (never played one of those before) but I'm still trying to decide between the 1005MS and the 1505MS. I really like the plain black (and cheaper priced) 1005MS but everyone says the 1505MS has way better pickups. However, I wasn't really impressed with any of the sounds I've heard from either bass on YouTube. In fact, I prefer the darker/mellow (some would say muddy/dull) Bartolini BH-2s.
I guess the people who demo these basses prefer the brighter tones of the Nordstrand Big Splits. I'd like to hear what those pickups sound like without all the high end bright clank. I don't play in a band or anything, so I don't need to worry about being heard in a mix. Decisions decisions...
I guess the people who demo these basses prefer the brighter tones of the Nordstrand Big Splits. I'd like to hear what those pickups sound like without all the high end bright clank. I don't play in a band or anything, so I don't need to worry about being heard in a mix. Decisions decisions...
Have you thought about the different fingerboard materials? Pickups can be swapped, and EQ settings can be changed to darken up a bright pickup, but you'll be stuck with the fingerboard material. I'm in no position to say which fingerboard material is "better" between the two, but I just wanted to raise the issue for consideration.
I am still tweaking my preamp and pickup heights but I love it. I can get so many tones and they're very articulate.
I was trying to find descriptions on how these different fretboards feel. They say panga panga is like wenge or ebony. The roasted birds eye maple...I couldn't find a good description as far as fretboards go. I haven't heard much or any complaints about either fretboard so that's good.
After hearing Low End Lobster's comparison video, I'm pretty much set on the 1005MS. I think the Big Splits can get closer to the BH-2s more than the BH-2s can get closer to the Big Splits, but I don't really like the brightness of the Big Splits anyway.
I liked how those Aguilars sounded more than the Big Splits and BH-2s. They sounded like the best of both worlds.
And I waned the finish from the six string. Maybe I didn’t want it enough. So it didn’t happen.
Is there a consensus on how the low B sounds on the EHB 1*05MS basses compared to that on the parallel-fret 5-string SRs? My main reason for getting an EHB would be to improve the tone on the B string, so I'd appreciate hearing your thoughts on whether the extra inch of scale length or other factors help noticeably.
I'd like to add on to Skeeler's question as I've never played a low B on a 35inch scale length. And how much different is the 33inch G?
