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Off the rack!?

#21
With the exception of a Schecter Diamond Stiletto 4 that I had a new bridge and electronics put in (I still don't know why), all of my basses have been unmodded...well actually scratch that, I had a MIM Jazz that I bought off ClassicJazz and he changed the pickguard and the bridge.

I am going to mod my Highway One Precision though. I want to put a vintage bridge and traditional tone cap in. Those are to get what I feel a more traditional tone back into this bass. I think the bridge and greasebucket tone circuit something that they didn't have to do this bass. I may also put in '62 Reissue pickups but I'll see how I like the tone after I mod the cap. I do want put a bridge cover on for even more retro vibe and an easier way to foam mute the strings without screwing up my intonation.
 
#23
None of my basses have been modded and there is absolutely no need (ok, I installed strap locks on the RA and P5, the Sad came with them). I'd rather spend the money up front for the bass I want than to buy a cheap bass then replace all the parts. However, some people like the tinkering aspect and there's nothing wrong with that either, just not for me.

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Rob
 
#24
all two of my basses (1996 fender hot rodded p bass and a 2008 mtd kingston artist) are unmodded save for strings.

ive thought about changing the pickups on my p bass...but i like what i get out of it enough as it is...id rather spend the money on other things.
 
#27
jakusx said:
Bass, no, I like flatwounds, and I've also changed out pickups on everything, but guitar wise, I've got a Jackson Kelly that is still stock three years later (I changed strings, but just swapped out dead ones for new ones). Oh, and a Stella Acoustic from 1950-something, just changed out the strings on that for new ones. Oh, and my Silvertone from 1961 is stock also, minus strings of course.

I think I'm less particular when it comes to guitar sound because I use effects a lot.
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I love Kellys! I have a Dinky reverse that's 15 years old and going strong. ok enough guitar talk...:hiding:

i have 10 basses, only one is modded (EMG pup). one of these days i want to buy a "project" bass, but all the instruments i own currently are great the way they are.
 
#29
ClassicJazz said:
All three totally stock....and would not change a thing. I did change the strings, one it is a personal thing and two they get old.

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Please may i know the name of that wonderful beauty in the middle?

Expect a visitor tonight, and in the morning it shall be gone!! :ninja:
 
#36
When I bought my Fender Geddy Lee Jazz, I had the shop's tech put on fresh strings (Roto 66s purchased by myself) prior to agreeing to purchase the bass as the ones on the bass were DEAD.

Other than that, the bass is indeed stock as I purchased it. As it is my home/studio/practice bass, I doubt I'll even put strap locks on it...
 
#37
Oh yes. I now make sure the bass sounds right before I buy it, it's a LOT cheaper. Of my current stable I've got:

Fender Vintage Series '62 P bass- I added a Hipshot. Had to replace the pickguard when the orignal one broke about twenty years ago. And she's got Dunlop Straplocks.

Lakland Deluxe 494- It came with the Duncan Basslines, and after about a year I did replace them with the Barts.

Lakland Classic 494- Just as I got her (both Laklands came to me with the Hipshot on them).


Lakland Skyline 55-10- Totally stock

Fender Sting Signature P Bass. Well, I did add Dunlop Straplocks to her...

Guild Pilot- Again, just the Straplocks.

DeArmond Ashbory- Stock

Fender Jazz Bass Special Fretless- Stock... except for the Schaller bridge and Duncan PUPs I put on about a week after I got her. And the Straplocks. And the Hipshot. And the Duncan Basslines pre-amp. And the new fingerboard. And the new body. Yep, the only thing still on her that left the Fuji factory is the maple part of the neck, the headstock finish, the neck plate, three tuning machines, and maybe the nec screws. That bass is the reason I make sure they're right before I buy them now. I spent way too muich money, time, and energy trying to turn a thin sounding nasal bass into a musical instrument. The sound is in the wood and if I'd realized that in 1988 I would have saved a LOT of money.

jte
 
#38
Cygnus X-1 said:
With all the talk of modifying this and changing that. Folks sending in their instruments to be made relic. I kind of wanted to know if there are any of you that have at least one bass or even guitar (ooh, I hope that' not blasphemy) that was purchased of the rack that has not been changed and you are completely happy with? Set up of course is a given. I'm talking about pick-ups, bridges, tuners, heck even strings. I mean, the same bass you fell in love with at the shop and took home, is the one you practice, play or gig with.
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All of mine. I'm not really a modder. Also think that the TB community is a slightly skewed sample to the bass playing world in that way. Lots of modders and über-users with 124 high-end basses in their stable. I'm willing to say that most of the bass players I know not only ain't on TB, but wouldn't even know there was a *term* for the stable...
 
#39
rob2966 said:
None of my basses have been modded and there is absolutely no need (ok, I installed strap locks on the RA and P5, the Sad came with them). I'd rather spend the money up front for the bass I want than to buy a cheap bass then replace all the parts. However, some people like the tinkering aspect and there's nothing wrong with that either, just not for me.

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Rob
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I love the Rob Allen. Beautiful!!
 
#40
I have owned a lot of basses (50 plus) over the years and most I left as stock. The main reason I left any of those stock was because they were collectable (Fenders, old Guilds, Kramer Aluminum necks, etc.) and my intention was to resell those some day. As far any bass I intend on playing, it is fair game for modifying. I currently own 9 basses and only 3 are brand names, the other 6 are parts basses. Of my three brand named basses, my Kramer Duke is modified (Gold Hardware and different wiring). My Aria SB-900 is dead stock with the exception of Schaller Straplocks. My 80's Steinberger is stock except for on replacement pot that went bad, but I really want to put different pickups in it but I keep getting other projects and keep putting that off.
Saying that, I prefer parts basses over any name brand bass. First I get the wood, electronics, hardware and finish that I want. Second, I never feel guilt about adding another pick-up or changing anythings later on since the bass only has value to me (any parts bass resale value sucks). Third, building and setting up my own basses always gives me even more motivation to play.
 

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