Since some bird lovers out there would like to have the possibility to mod their bass, here are some replacement parts that could be useful for you guys. Enjoy:
Pickups:
Bartolini:T4CBC, $125 each, black.
Lollar: $200 each, chrome.
Seymour Duncan: $111 for set, SSB-4:"Moderate output, passive "soapbar" pickup for four- or five-string bass. Passive alternative to battery-powered pickups for four and five-string bass players. The tone is simple and organic, with added warmth and punch. Direct replacement for EMG® 35 or 40. Calibrated neck and bridge set. Often used together with STC-2 or -3 Tone Circuits for optimal tonal control. The full-length dual blades accommodate maximum string spacings up to 2.70" (68.5mm) for the four-string model and up to 3.10" (78.5mm) for the five-string model" Taken from seymour duncan website
EMG: 40Hz $100: "Part of our HZ Extended Series line, the 40HZ, with its modern appearance is actually a product of 30+ years of design experience This passive model features a dual-coil design for low noise and plenty of output. Using EMG's "CS" design (Ceramic and Steel), the resulting tone is much warmer as a result of the higher inductance of the steel, and thus has a smoother attack and a flatter high end. All of the HZ bass models feature solid bar magnets that cover the entire width of the strings so any string layout can be used. This model uses an extended housing that is 4 inches (102mm), perfect for five string spacing’s. From classic rock to heavy metal this pickup performs."
TB-hz(special design for thunderbird) $100: "It is classic body style that players from John Entwistle to Nikki Sixx have rocked in studio and on stage. Now available in a passive model, TB-HZ, and a number of active models: TBP, TBJ, TBDC, TBCS and TBTW. The classic Thunderbird bass can now be loaded with more tone than ever. All models come with the exclusive Solderless Install System." quote from EMG website.
Mike Lull: Tbass (4string) $289 each, 5 string $324, pickup ring $40 "Available in Chrome, Gold, or Nickel Cover
Nickel Cover on Special Order Basis
These pickups are wound to the same specs as the original 60's era pickups. They are made using the same type of components as the originals. We meticulously reverse engineered a set of original "64" pickups and are duplicating the magnets, bobbin and wire to re-create the magical tone of an era. These will retrofit in your own bass without a problem. Turn your bass into a tone monster with a set of Mike Lull T-Bass Pickups." quote from the mike lull website
Gibson: If you're lucky, you can snatch some up on Ebay since gibson doesn't sell them as replacement parts.
Bridge:
Hipshot: supertone 3point
Hipshot: D 2 part bridge/tailpiece
Badass: I, II
Tuners:
Hipshot: ultralite 3/8
IF you guys have anymore to add, feel free.
it's useless unless the bass is held just a bit higher than what i normally play it at. oh well i guess it'll last for a while then ill get myself some wood filler and fill in the unwanted holes.
