Supro Huntington Club

[dan1952]

How do I join the Huntington club?

 

[Mustang Surly]

I love the sound clips I've heard of those things. Unfortunately, the wide neck is an ergonomic deal breaker for me: my arthritis says, "no".

If not for that, I would probably already have jumped on the train.

 

[dan1952]

 

[TheIndieKid]

Sorry to hear about that. But at least something good came out of such a bad occurrence.

 

[TheIndieKid]

How do I join the Huntington club?

Post a pic, which you've already done, eager beaver!

 

[40Hz]

I put Chromes on my HI as soon as I got it (October 2017). It came with rounds, since it didn't come with the piezo bridge, which I had ordered. I did receive the piezo bridge but haven't installed it because I really like the stock pickup setup. The Chromes sound great and are very comfortable. I ordered it with the hardshell Supro case, but it's too pretty to use in the mud and snow, with its white leather trim, so I bought a Guardian electric guitar case, which fits it perfectly. I haven't adjusted the neck or the bridge, as the bass arrived perfectly set up. I couldn't be happier with it!

Might want to think twice about installing the piezo if you're already happy with the tone. Like all piezos not tamed by a preamp, theirs can get pretty strident, although to Supro's credit it's nowhere near as harsh as some raw piezo bridges can sound. I've only found the one in mine marginally useful for what I do.

I'll agree with you how the setup is superb right out of the box. All I needed to do was tune mine before playing it. The string height was already set for right where I like it.

I do need to get a case though. Which Guardian model are you using?

 

[dan1952]

Might want to think twice about installing the piezo if you're already happy with the tone. Like all piezos not tamed by a preamp, theirs can get pretty strident, although to Supro's credit it's nowhere near as harsh as some raw piezo bridges can sound. I've only found the one in mine marginally useful for what I do.

I'll agree with you how the setup is superb right out of the box. All I needed to do was tune mine before playing it. The string height was already set for right where I like it.

I do need to get a case though. Which Guardian model are you using?

I don't know a model number on the Guardian case, just that it's black tolex, 5 ply plywood rectangular case.

 

[40Hz]

I don't know a model number on the Guardian case, just that it's black tolex, 5 ply plywood rectangular case.

Close enough. I'll find it. Thx!

 

[erhovey]

I've had good luck with GHS Pressurewounds on short-scale basses. I personally think the automatic assumption that shorties and flats are the ideal combination is a little too narrow minded. Because of the bassier and tubbier tone quality of the 30" scale on most of these basses, a little less bottom and a little more complexity in the mids opens up an entire range of new possibilities. Right now I've got pressurewounds on a Grestsch Junior Jet and the result is a lot more pleasing (IMO) than the flats many people put on them.

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I just got a mahogany bodied H1 (with piezo) delivered last Friday and I haven't had a lot of time to play it much yet. But I definitely think the flats it came with are going to get replaced shortly. And probably with GHS Pressurewounds. Or if I keep flats I'll probably opt for TIs.

I tried the GHS Pressurewounds and I did like them, however.... I've had the Fender 5250 nickel plated round wounds on for about a week now, and they really kick it up a notch. They sound great (very balanced between strings) and the gauge and stiffness seems just perfect to me. AND they're $17 bucks on bassstringsonline! Shut up and take my money... gonna buy another set or 2 to have on hand.
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[erhovey]

Thanks for posting this. I haven't opened mine up yet. Surprised to hear that it has 1M pots! Makes sense for the three-pickup version. I'll probably leave mine as is, but now I'm curious if the H-II is different.

Yeah... I was surprised to see the 1M pots too! Maybe it's something peculiar to these gold foil pickups? With the new pots I put in it's definitely better... you don't feel like your falling off a cliff when you dial them back past 8, but the majority of the gain is still in the 7-10 range. It could still be better (I think)... don't know if I'll try any other pots, but if I do I'll post my findings.

 

[joeeg33]

Supro,(Do I Win a Prize)?

 

[J Gold]

I saw Jack White last night... his bassist used one the whole show.

 

[Sean Brookes]

I saw Jack White last night... his bassist used one the whole show.

Nice. Which version was he using?

 

[J Gold]

Nice. Which version was he using?

It was difficult to see because he was hidden in back. But he had two onstage, through a fender 6 or 8x10 rig

 

[Root 5]

I like the look of them.

 

[NKBassman]

I saw Jack White last night... his bassist used one the whole show.

I'm seeing Jack White tomorrow in Atlanta! How was it?

 

[Peter Murray]

Nice. Which version was he using?

He has an ocean blue metallic Huntington II, and a jet black Huntington I-- both modded with a piezo bridge. These are the only basses he has on the tour.

 

[J Gold]

Here you go

 

[J Gold]

I'm seeing Jack White tomorrow in Atlanta! How was it?

It was really good. He has such a deep catalog of music that you never know what he'll play. I was looking forward to a few White Stripes and Raconteur songs I love, but watching him do anything is art in itself.

 

[TheIndieKid]

I've been slacking! What use is the Supro Huntington club without numbered members?

#1 TheIndieKid
#2 TreasureTones
#3 erhovey
#4 Thistledown
#5 jla2111
#6 40Hz
#7 dan1952

Remember, those if you that want a number, just post a pic of the bass you have!