I just picked up a Toby deluxe 5 just to get me by for now. But to be honest although cheap, it's a very nicely assembled bass, it's a good candidate for some upgrades. Main things in order I want to upgrade is the bridge, I don't want something where I'll have to have a luthier install it, so I'm going there's direct replacement out there. I hear there is, just not sure where. Next is a tie between the neck and the pickups.
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Tobias deluxe 5 upgrade?
- Thread starter NickBEADG
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Replace the neck?? This seems a bit silly. Bridge, electronics, hardware, ok...neck, not so much?
I didn't think it has a standard Fender-style neck pocket. A new neck would likely need to be custom and probably a lot more than the bass costs.
Ahh he said the "Tie" between the neck and pickups. However this is just as confusing because I have never heard of a tie between the neck and pickups.
I wonder if by some chance he means the preamp because it is rather weak as is the pickups.
I wonder if by some chance he means the preamp because it is rather weak as is the pickups.
Do the pickups & pre. Lots of options for J-bass pickups. Personally, I didn't like the Toby...but if it works for you, power to you! 
Do the pickups & pre. Lots of options for J-bass pickups. Personally, I didn't like the Toby...but if it works for you, power to you!
thanks for the tip. I don't care for it too much, it doesn't come close to what I use to own but this is something different I wanted to try on a budget. I see potential with it.
The new Tobias Toby basses are - cheap in price and quality. OK - for a starter. My nephew is a new bass player and he chose a Toby. Too bad - after 3 returns for cracks in the wood on headstock we decide best for something else. Got a Squire Jaguar instead - much better quality and massive tone. As for the Schecter Stilleto - I had one like that and I would say far better than the Toby and a great bass out of the box. I gigged and rehearsed for a year straight with it and didnt miss a beat. Not the best electronics, but dialed in with amp.
