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Well, the only way to convert the older ones, is to either get a new electronics harness (like I was talking about doing with mine), Manually wire in a push/pull OR drill a hole and install a switch. the easiest would probably be to just to a full swap, the other two option are a little more involved but can work.
With the newer models (with the switch) you can definitely rewire the switch to a push pull, however when it's all said and done, you'll have a hole where the switch was, unless you convert that to an active/passive switch.
Yeah, I agree, but how do you make it happen? I bought my SRX2EX2 brand new and it has a pot problem that I can't get fixed even under warranty. (No authorized Ibby people in TN).
But if I can find a qualified guy, what would be the pot that I'd need to purchase? And...is there room for a stacked pot in the thin bodied 700s?
By the way, KingRazor and Danimal - I've seen you guys on TB quite a bit - always helpful and with interesting things to say. Just wanted to shout out a hello and appreciation for your thoughts.
But if I can find a qualified guy, what would be the pot that I'd need to purchase? And...is there room for a stacked pot in the thin bodied 700s?
By the way, KingRazor and Danimal - I've seen you guys on TB quite a bit - always helpful and with interesting things to say. Just wanted to shout out a hello and appreciation for your thoughts.
I love talking about basses, anything I can do to help other bassists is good.
I asked on the Ibanez forum what the dimensions are for Ibanez pots. You want to look for pots with 5/16" (7.7mm) diameter shafts.
Almost any guitar shop will have someone that could totally rewire your bass. Don't know how warranty works into that, I've never bothered with warranty.
I asked on the Ibanez forum what the dimensions are for Ibanez pots. You want to look for pots with 5/16" (7.7mm) diameter shafts.
Almost any guitar shop will have someone that could totally rewire your bass. Don't know how warranty works into that, I've never bothered with warranty.
Thanks.
Well, the only problem with non warranty is there is a minimum bench fee, so something as simple as swapping out a pot can cost $50 - $75 labor plus the pot. Since it was bad when I bought it new, I shouldn't have to pay that to get it fixed. Anyway...don't mean to gripe. Love the bass.
Well, the only problem with non warranty is there is a minimum bench fee, so something as simple as swapping out a pot can cost $50 - $75 labor plus the pot. Since it was bad when I bought it new, I shouldn't have to pay that to get it fixed. Anyway...don't mean to gripe. Love the bass.
I do all my wiring myself. I actually do all my own tech work. The only thing I can't do is major repairs (contemplating taking luthier classes to learn). But yeah, its all just soldering, nothing too hard.
I'm in the same boat Danimal. Really started with some electronics, then part replacement, then a few parts basses now I'm getting decent at fret levels/crowns. Not a cheap hobby but I do get a lot of beer payment from my bass player friends
Just did fret level/crown on the bass below. Played great then right after this picture a huge gust of wind knocked it over face first onto my driveway
Damage was surprisingly minimal but those frets don't look as pretty.
I've always said my ideal onboard EQ setup would be 3 mid controls (as opposed to low shelf, mid, high shelf). Low mid, mid mid, high mid. Set one at about 200Hz, one at about 600Hz and one at about 1KHz. All bell curves instead of shelving controls.
I'm a fan of the Vari-Mid too. Great setup. It's kinda the reason I wanna redo the electronics on my 905. My 885 and 1015 obviously both have a Vari-Mid, and it would be nice to get a little more out of the 905. The stock system is nice, but I just want a little more mid versatility. I just don't want a double stacked knob on it.
Would someone explain the Vari mid please? Is this a parametric mid - stacked knobs - one selects the frequency, one boosts/cuts?
Which models have this?
I'm hoping some of the ones with Barts since that's the bass I'd like to get next.
I'm hoping some of the ones with Barts since that's the bass I'd like to get next.
PDGood said:
None of the SRs with Barts have a Vari-Mid. The Vari-Mid isn't being used on any current models as far as I know. It was on high end SRs before they started using Barts. Mostly Japanese models.
EDIT: I'm mistaken, The SRTs and the K5 currently use the Vari-Mid. However, the SRTs have EMGs stock.
That's pretty, what's the damage on that bad boy?Saw this used at GC:
Looks like an early 2000s SR3005ESOL.
