Snagged this little jewel from fakebook marketplace last night, a Sekova SG bass copy that's at least 50 years old. Cleaned her up a little, gave the strings a quick boil just to knock some dirt off, and plugged her in. My my, what a fantastic tone out of that neck pickup! Can't wait to hear the bridge pickup once I clean or replace the switch, which randomly teases me with sound from the treble position just long enough to get my hopes up before it cuts out. Loooove the fast little short-scale neck too!
Notice in the pics how the E-string saddle is missing a corner? There's just enough material there to keep it from affecting the tone, sustain, and intonation. Wondering if I should leave it be or replace the saddle (if I can find one). Also would like to find another bridge cover, since I like them and there are holes from a previous one.
I wonder if it'll actually be giggable? Probably will depend on how the tuners do. I'm no Jack Bruce, by any means, but I'd rock the s*** out of Crossroads on this thing!
-BD
Notice in the pics how the E-string saddle is missing a corner? There's just enough material there to keep it from affecting the tone, sustain, and intonation. Wondering if I should leave it be or replace the saddle (if I can find one). Also would like to find another bridge cover, since I like them and there are holes from a previous one.
I wonder if it'll actually be giggable? Probably will depend on how the tuners do. I'm no Jack Bruce, by any means, but I'd rock the s*** out of Crossroads on this thing!
-BD
