I wonder about the preamp in my bass, in passive mode it's noticeably louder and sounds much better than it does in active mode..makes me wonder if there is something wrong with the preamp eq...
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"Official" Carvin and Kiesel Club - Part 3
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Which bass? The one in the PB/JB has an internal trim pot where you can adjust the output.
This beauty has caught my eye. Has anyone played one of these and can give feedback?
Russell G ... that bass is GORGEOUS!!! I really like how they're mounting the controls now, much nicer looking layout than the older layout (that I have). I'm not really jonesin for another Icon 6, there are 2 on the used.guitarcenter.com site.
I have a Aries 4 with similar wood specs. I went with the split coil in the neck single in bridge with passive electronics though. I love it, the bevel makes it very comfortable, mine is fairly light I would guess 8.5-9 lbs. Was my first Kiesel, and already planning a second build for a Zeus right now once I sell some gear.
Any other questions let me know!
Yeah, If you remove the pickguard/cavity cover you'll see a little trim pot. In this picture it's blue. I used to have mine set to have a boost compared to the passive signal so I could cut the bass and treble and have a more midrange heavy sound, but I found that every time I switched from active to passive the passive sound was too weak because the volume on the amp was set lower. So now I have it set so they're about even at flat.
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Here's a good shot of the new "tropic" color, which is a free paint option (not my guitar):
My SB5000 has been in the case for a while. Got it out yesterday and it is back in the rotation.
Man, that bass is as good as anything out there.
Man, that bass is as good as anything out there.
Me too!
Here's a new, crappy cellphone shot of my Alnico III BigRigs. Maybe someday I will actually do a sound demo...
Another new headless bolt-on model, Osiris bass:
That Osiris headless looks fantastic! If the pricing is similar to the Zeus, they're going to sell lots and lots and lots of them.
Probably to me.
Just sayin'.
Probably to me.
Just sayin'.
I just “built” a JB5 that I want...but have no money...
1 $1,169.00
ASH - Maple Neck/Swamp Ash Body $60.00
-CG - Clear Gloss Finish (Standard) $0.00
FDN - Deep Nightburst Flame $250.00
-TN - Tung Oil Finish Back Of Neck (Standard) $0.00
-CH - Classic Style Headstock (Standard) $0.00
FPH - Flamed Maple Headstock Matches Body Finish $50.00
BMF - Birdseye Maple Fingerboard (Tung-Oiled) $30.00
ID - Dot Inlays $0.00
IMP - White Pearl Inlay Material $0.00
-STF - Stainless Med-Jumbo Frets .048" H .103" W (Standard) $0.00
-R14 - 14in Fretboard Radius (Standard) $0.00
409 - Cream H50, J9A or SCP Pickup(s) $5.00
-CHR - Chrome Hardware (Standard) $0.00
-D50 - Dunlop Super Bright Nickel Roundwound .040 .060 .080 .100 .120 $0.00
-WHP - White Pickguard (Standard) $0.00
WP - White Pearloid Pickguard $20.00
TCP - White Pearloid Truss Rod Cover $5.00
HC8W - Black Tolex Wide Hardshell Bass Case $100.00
Custom Shop Total: $1,689.00
Options Discount: $-100.00
$1,589...about the same price as an American Pro Jazz V...
1 $1,169.00
ASH - Maple Neck/Swamp Ash Body $60.00
-CG - Clear Gloss Finish (Standard) $0.00
FDN - Deep Nightburst Flame $250.00
-TN - Tung Oil Finish Back Of Neck (Standard) $0.00
-CH - Classic Style Headstock (Standard) $0.00
FPH - Flamed Maple Headstock Matches Body Finish $50.00
BMF - Birdseye Maple Fingerboard (Tung-Oiled) $30.00
ID - Dot Inlays $0.00
IMP - White Pearl Inlay Material $0.00
-STF - Stainless Med-Jumbo Frets .048" H .103" W (Standard) $0.00
-R14 - 14in Fretboard Radius (Standard) $0.00
409 - Cream H50, J9A or SCP Pickup(s) $5.00
-CHR - Chrome Hardware (Standard) $0.00
-D50 - Dunlop Super Bright Nickel Roundwound .040 .060 .080 .100 .120 $0.00
-WHP - White Pickguard (Standard) $0.00
WP - White Pearloid Pickguard $20.00
TCP - White Pearloid Truss Rod Cover $5.00
HC8W - Black Tolex Wide Hardshell Bass Case $100.00
Custom Shop Total: $1,689.00
Options Discount: $-100.00
$1,589...about the same price as an American Pro Jazz V...
Nice strings included... that Osiris bass above is sweet...I would like one of their headless basses...
If Hipshot would finally release headless multiscale hardware for us Kiesel bass fanatics, I would give my tax refund a reason to be filled out. A multiscale Osiris bass would make me eat Ramen and call H&R Block. Pic for attention and she desires a headless multiscale brother.
