Not that I EVER would use the piezo bridge, but just because it's expected on that bass. Thanks though !!
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Not that I EVER would use the piezo bridge, but just because it's expected on that bass. Thanks though !!
It is the single coolest thing on the Bquad.. otherwise, it's just a space age quantum.
I bought one of those from Stewmac but you have to remove the string tree and two tuning pegs to use it. The holes are tight on these things so you really need to be able to enter at the perfect angle, which is why I put the time into customizing the All-parts wrench.
Personally, I like the ability to do stereo and pan each string. THAT'S the magic of the BQuad to me.
When you get it all fixed up be very careful with those trim pots.
it's fun to play with... fun to record with... fun to "force" effect split.
In a gigging context, I was never able to find a useful application.
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That being said... I own a benedict guitar... has a magnetic neck pickup... and piezo in the bridge
That one is useful as can sound like electric or acoustic with an ABY switch
I recently picked up a 1989 4-string Dyna-Bass Unity. Seems it was inexpensive for a reason, as the neck pickup is no-worky.
It looks like some of you Unity owners have replaced the split-coil bridge pickup (and really, all the pickups) with some sort of non-Peavey/Schaller solution because the stock pickups didn't quite get the job done. I appreciate that is a route I can take, but I was curious about *why* the stock pickups are anemic in comparison to other options (Bartolini or Seymour Duncan or equivalent)? Smaller gauge wire? Fewer turns? Less potent magnets?
I'd love to see if there were any specs on the original P/J pickups that I could use for a rough comparison as to any potential replacement.
oh, and I like Mech's battery cover replacement solution
It looks like some of you Unity owners have replaced the split-coil bridge pickup (and really, all the pickups) with some sort of non-Peavey/Schaller solution because the stock pickups didn't quite get the job done. I appreciate that is a route I can take, but I was curious about *why* the stock pickups are anemic in comparison to other options (Bartolini or Seymour Duncan or equivalent)? Smaller gauge wire? Fewer turns? Less potent magnets?
I'd love to see if there were any specs on the original P/J pickups that I could use for a rough comparison as to any potential replacement.
oh, and I like Mech's battery cover replacement solution
Talking about pickups, has anyone attempted rewinding them or having them rewound?
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What wire gauge does he use? I intend to refresh my 83 Foundation. I was wondering what ohmage we should be able to read.
Agreed, and it ain't like it's a vintage Les Paul or anything. I wouldn't waste the money on fixing it.
Was that bass come originally with the Schaller pickups like the Foundation S basses had?I recently picked up a 1989 4-string Dyna-Bass Unity. Seems it was inexpensive for a reason, as the neck pickup is no-worky.
It looks like some of you Unity owners have replaced the split-coil bridge pickup (and really, all the pickups) with some sort of non-Peavey/Schaller solution because the stock pickups didn't quite get the job done. I appreciate that is a route I can take, but I was curious about *why* the stock pickups are anemic in comparison to other options (Bartolini or Seymour Duncan or equivalent)? Smaller gauge wire? Fewer turns? Less potent magnets?
I'd love to see if there were any specs on the original P/J pickups that I could use for a rough comparison as to any potential replacement.
oh, and I like Mech's battery cover replacement solution
If so, the Schaller pickups were a copy of the Dimarzio Model P and Model J, so the Dimarzio would be a great/better replacement pair.
I don't think so - the passive Foundation S has hollow pole pieces if I'm not mistaken. The pickups on my Dyna Unity are solid core. The active Foundation S pickups have the preamp(s) integrated into them, so not a direct replacement either.
What makes you say that. Schaller started making pickups in 1953,they had a 19 year headstart over DiMarzio. Pickups were their bread and butter before they went into tuners and bridges in the early 60's.
If you've checked the wiring in the control pocket to confirm it's good, reflow the solder joints at the eyelets where the coil and lead wires are joined. Could be a cold solder joint. Fixed a bunch of pickups over the years by doing this.
Counts for nothing. As long as the pickup dimensions are the same you could use them.
