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Pickups and electronics for a custom bass

Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by Leftybass12, Jul 21, 2009.

  1. Jul 21, 2009 #1
    Leftybass12

    Leftybass12

    Nov 14, 2008
    I am in the process of building a custom 5 string fretless bass. Since I am new to this what electronics and pickups is a good choice? I've only checked out bartolini pickups right now. Also, if it helps at all I am using mahagoney wood for the body, bubinga for the neck, and possibly indian or brazillian rosewood.
     
  2. Jul 21, 2009 #2
    David Jayne

    David Jayne

    Jan 16, 2006
    Brookfield, CT
    Ask yourself what kind of bass tone you like. If you like the sound of a Jazz bass, get Jazz bass pickups, for example. That would be the most common choice for a fretless bass. Or maybe a Precision is your thing, or a Music Man Stingray, or double-humbucker, etc. It really is endless. Think about tones from music you like, then research the type of bass used.
     
  3. Jul 21, 2009 #3
    fullrangebass

    fullrangebass

    May 7, 2005
    Europe
    What kind of tone are you after?

    Jaco?
    Gary Willis?
    Mick Karn?
     
  4. Jul 21, 2009 #4
    SGD Lutherie

    SGD Lutherie Inactive Commercial User

    Aug 21, 2008
    Bloomfield, NJ
    Owner, SGD Music Products
    Mick Karn! :bassist:

    Forget the Jaco tone unless you also get an Acoustic 360 rig. :D
     
  5. Jul 27, 2009 #5
    d_buzz

    d_buzz

    Jul 27, 2009
    Aero Jazz bass or music man would be perfect for your custom bass if you like its sound acoustically.

    Best of luck!