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THE OLP MEGATHREAD !!!

#21
Well, I just changed the strings, cranked the truss rod back, lowered the saddles, and plugged it in.

Wow. Just wow. I found I LOVED the growl of Music Man basses but not the "clangy" high end with the active pickups. Without any mods this bass has that sound. Tons of growl, definition, without the clangy highs. It took me a while to tweak the neck and other than a few frets that need a small amount if filing they seem to be pretty darn level and I like my action low.

I also really like the "bark" the bass has when finger picking and tone off, VERY Warwick (I had a Thumb).

I need to post pics, after a good polish this baby really is Mint.
 
#32
Would now be a bad time to point out I've got a MM22 and a MM32

(4 string HH-alike and 5 string HH-alike)


Nice bits of kit... tho I find the neck pickup gets in the way a bit, so I'm thinking of having it moved to a mid position. Wanna get the frets tidied up a little too so I can lower the action without making the buzz too bad.

Can't fault either of em apart from those minor niggles. :D
 
#36
man, that sounds really good!

i too picked up an OLP MM2 for super cheap a few months back, and i really dug it.

it really only fueled the fires to get a real one, though. i ended up with a nice bongo.

the MM2 is the bass i keep in the living room to play while i am hanging out or watching tv or what-have-you.

i was pleased enough with mine stock to leave it that way as well. the only thing i have a little trouble with is where to hang my thumb, as i am used to a J or P. it's a minor gripe.
 

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