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Willcox Bass Club (Lightwave)
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Thanks! I'm just glad I didn't end up with a $350 paperweight
. I tightened up all the pots, fixed the bright switch so it sits nice and tight (it was VERY loose), and cleaned up the fret board. Going to give the body a nice polish and patiently await my back panel from Willcox 
Thanks! I'm just glad I didn't end up with a $350 paperweight
Glad it was someone here that got it - I was a little too late to get it... but I do have a 5 string hybrid with midi kit.
I just noticed your avatar photo. Our paths crossed recently regarding the LTD AP-5. I picked one up and you mentioned you might be in the market for one soon. It was a couple months ago.Thanks! I'm just glad I didn't end up with a $350 paperweight
Oh hey! I have GASDD. Can't keep my GAS focused. The AP5 is definitely on my list still
Chris Willcox #1
Marko5657 #2
TRichardsbass #4
kirkdickinson #5
kiwi60 #6
QweziRider #7
IGotGas #8
joenoone #9
basehed #10
TimWinter #11
LightSaberSF #12
warwickhunt #13
Les Ismoor #14
Single Coil #15
disciplejc #16
lotusland9663 #17
Kirk Bryant #18
Ghostinthemach #19
mikewalker #20
morse #21
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Hi all,
I do not own one, yet, but a fretless Saber has made my shortlist, and I’m doing some research. I figured Id go to the people who are committed to spending money on these instruments for some answers, if you don’t mind... If you do, I’ll just delete the post
Have you all had any problems with the electronics going out on you? Is there a contingency option built in in the event that happens? Also, from a tonal standpoint, do you find that you can cover a wide range of sonic needs, as a result of there not being pickups to ‘color’ the sound too much?
Thanks!
I do not own one, yet, but a fretless Saber has made my shortlist, and I’m doing some research. I figured Id go to the people who are committed to spending money on these instruments for some answers, if you don’t mind... If you do, I’ll just delete the post
Have you all had any problems with the electronics going out on you? Is there a contingency option built in in the event that happens? Also, from a tonal standpoint, do you find that you can cover a wide range of sonic needs, as a result of there not being pickups to ‘color’ the sound too much?
Thanks!
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Hi I’ll answer honestly, but I have many basses and my 5 string Lightwave doesn’t get played a lot.
I had a mono-bridge mal-function during a setup (low A string output). It appeared that the used model I’d purchased perhaps had some minor damage from a previous setup or string change.
I ended up speaking directly to Mr Wilcox as he answered the phone. He convinced me to “send it home”, which I did and was very pleased with the communication and service received.
I had the mono-bridge and battery replaced. Cost was reasonable. Work flawless.
Not that I’m aware of.
Hi I’ll answer honestly, but I have many basses and my 5 string Lightwave doesn’t get played a lot.
I had a mono-bridge mal-function during a setup (low A string output). It appeared that the used model I’d purchased perhaps had some minor damage from a previous setup or string change.
I ended up speaking directly to Mr Wilcox as he answered the phone. He convinced me to “send it home”, which I did and was very pleased with the communication and service received.
I had the mono-bridge and battery replaced. Cost was reasonable. Work flawless.
Not that I’m aware of.
Also, from a tonal standpoint, do you find that you can cover a wide range of sonic needs, as a result of there not being pickups to ‘color’ the sound too much?
This is obviously subjective, but I used my Lightwave for more acoustic settings because it lacks mag pickup grind.
It’s tone, to me is very unique and requires completely different eq then any other bass I own to achieve ’my sound’.
Also, I’ve since decided I would prefer this pickup technology on a fretless bass and it would likely be a 4 string instead of 5.
Hope that helps
I have tried several different sets on my Lightwave basses. D'addario, SIT, LaBella, etc... I keep coming back to the ones that ship on the bass, or at at least the closest that I can get.
Dean Markley SR2000's. Not sure which gauge ships on the bass, but I like the 47-127 for my 5 string.
https://www.amazon.com/Dean-Markley-5-String-2694-047-127/dp/B0002H0P7Y
Here is another post I made quite a while back on this topic.
Willcox Bass Club (Lightwave)
By the way, I just put a fresh set of Bronze Phosphor strings on my fretless and they are ridiculously cool. Some might not like the combination, but I do.
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Many thanks Kirk. I like the strings ship on the bass as well. Will go for the Dean Markley.
Hello everybody. Got my Lightsaber Saber 4-strg fretless yesterday (12-21-20). I'm not a pro; played the trombone when I was a kid and started teaching myself the bass a few years ago. That's how I relax at home.
Would like to join this group.
Would like to join this group.
Hello everybody. Got my Lightsaber Saber 4-strg fretless yesterday (12-21-20). I'm not a pro; played the trombone when I was a kid and started teaching myself the bass a few years ago. That's how I relax at home.
Would like to join this group.
This isn't a very big or active group. Welcome to the club.
Here is your number:
Chris Willcox #1
Marko5657 #2
TRichardsbass #4
kirkdickinson #5
kiwi60 #6
QweziRider #7
IGotGas #8
joenoone #9
basehed #10
TimWinter #11
LightSaberSF #12
warwickhunt #13
Les Ismoor #14
Single Coil #15
disciplejc #16
lotusland9663 #17
Kirk Bryant #18
Ghostinthemach #19
mikewalker #20
morse #21
Witness412 #22
Wigberto Rivera #23
Hi Guys,
I am now the proud owner of a 5 string fretted Saber in a natural finish! I love this thing!!
I am now the proud owner of a 5 string fretted Saber in a natural finish! I love this thing!!
