modification

  1. Aidenn7

    90's Zoom mod

    90's Zoom mod Any I idea how to mod these old Zoom pedals from 16 bit to 8 bit sample rate..
    • Aidenn7
    • Thread
    • 16 bit 8 bit 90's bit rate bitcrusher digital distortion modification pedal zoom
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Effects [BG]
  2. B

    Mods for a Squier Contemporary Active Jazz Bass

    I'm looking to modify my bass. I have a Squier Contemporary Active Jazz Bass HH. I want to change the pre-amp and the pickups. I don't have a lot of knowledge when it comes to modifications. Any suggestions are welcome! Fender Musical Instruments - Contemporary Active Jazz Bass HH - Olive Satin
    • bfleurisme
    • Thread
    • bass modification bass mods jazz bass mod help modification modifications mods squier squier contemporary active jazz bass squier fender
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  3. ZSN624

    Bartolini pickups are really not for passive fenders

    Well, I have not tried the B-axis yet. I put a set of Classic Single-coil pickups on my Fender Custom Shop 70s jazz bass. And I've already been regretting... Firstly the output is much lower than before. And the sound is too clean and gentle. I think there won't be too much difference between...
  4. roccobass

    NBD-Actually new modified bass day

    Got this 93 Fender MIJ Jazz back in June and due to neck issues, had to go the full Monty on modifying it. It just now came out of the shop. Matching up with the 93 body, I also got an All Parts neck, a set of Bart Orig Dual Coils and a Babicz FCH Z Series bridge. Using TI strings too. It’s...
  5. 2

    Sanding Down Gloss On JB Neck

    The question of this post is; 'Out of curiosity how many of the Jazz Bass owners on TB have or do sand the neck to remove the gloss finish'? I know many do, but I thought it would be interesting to see just how popular it is. This afternoon I gave my Jazz Bass the treatment I give any bass that...
  6. johnthegod

    How to carve truss rod adjustment channel into bass body?

    Recently came upon a nice fender mim p bass replacement body for a new bass build project. However, i just realized theres no truss rod adjustment channel routed in the neck pocket for my usa fender neck that id like to use. Im not really interested in taking it off every time i need to adjust...
  7. M

    Fender modding questions

    Hello awesomely awesome people of TalkBass! While I've been playing for well over a decade now, I am utterly confused about the electronics part of things and I need your help (because where else would I go, come on). I'll try my best to explain the modifications I have in mind with photos and...
  8. Dorado Pulido

    Adding an FX loop to a drive pedal with a DI out?

    Has anyone ever added an FX loop to a pedal with a DI out? I'm curious how this could be done for example with an EHX deluxe big bass muff to add modulation after the drive section but before the DI out for sending to FOH. It just seems a matter of adding an I/O to the signal path before the DI...
  9. Michael Stanley 2112

    I'm Hoping Someone Will Know ...

    I'm in the middle of deciding on a custom build. I have one bass which has a bridge I really like ... sort of. I think I know what this type of bridge is called ("Single Saddle Set Bridge"). So, do any of you know if these type bridges come in a string-through-body version? TYIA
  10. SubjectLu

    Ibanez SR with ATK pickups?

    I got a Ibanez ATK300 and I love it to death, but compared to other basses I wish it had different neck and woods. So that got me curious, has anyone ever seen or modified like a let's say SR500 and put the ATK triple coil pickup in there for bridge, or anything like that?
    • SubjectLu
    • Thread
    • ibanez ibanez atk ibanez atk 300 ibanez atk300 ibanez soundgear ibanez sr modification modifications
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  11. Jscriv

    Up-sizing tuning peg hole

    Attempting to swap my stock tuners in my squier bronco for hipshot 3/8 clovers. I read in a thread they are a direct replacement but alas, that is not the case. But it is rather close. I dont have a drill press and before going out getting a correct sized bit and just trying to steady hand a...
  12. 2020 JMJ Mustang with mods
    Sold

    For sale 2020 JMJ Mustang with mods

    JMJ Mustang with a 1967 DeArmond Gold Foil in the neck position and Serek B90 in the bridge position! All work done by luthier Dave Petillo who many of the biggest names in music trust with their guitars. A 3 way toggle switch solos the gold foil or the B90 and in the center position both...
    $1,200.00
    • Strings: 4
  13. breen gurdy

    SOLD 2020 JMJ Mustang with mods

    JMJ Mustang with a 1967 DeArmond Gold Foil in the neck position and Serek B90 in the bridge position! All work done by luthier Dave Petillo who many of the biggest names in music trust with their guitars. A 3 way toggle switch solos the gold foil or the B90 and in the center position both...
  14. Y

    FrankenBass

    Here’s the backstory. I’ve tinkered with basses and guitars since I began playing, more out of lack of funds than anything. I recently took a pro set up course to actually learn what I was doing. l’ e always enjoyed modding instruments, especially basses. recently I picked up a 2009 Aria Jazz...
    • Yrag
    • Thread
    • frankenbass frankenstein bass mod modification paint relic relic bass upgrade
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  15. Y

    I put my bass modifications wrong

    Previously bought a blue GPbass with only simple modifications. After seeing some complicated modification tutorials on the internet, I bought a used GPbass yellow for $60 and couldn't get the bass to sound due to operator error. So I want to give this bass to some professional players for...
  16. Bassinga

    Yamaha Tuner Compatibility

    Hello! I'm interested in changing the tuners on my Yamaha TRBX174. They are listed as closed tuners on the Yamaha website but I can't seem to find any information about compatibility with aftermarket tuners. How can I tell which tuners will be a drop-in fit, no drilling or modifications...
  17. B

    active preamp for short scale jaguar

    Im looking for a affordable option, suitable for my squier vintage modified special jaguar SS. Im living in europe so it should eighther be from a common manufacturer or availiable at thomann. I really like the simple guitarlike feeling of this bass but I frequently use differnt pickup...
    • boilingTheDead
    • Thread
    • diy jaguar modification pre amp short 30” scale ss bass club
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  18. Aiden Mustafa

    70s Jazz Bass 3 bolt to 4 neck conversion

    A friend of mine gave me this 70s era jazz bass for me to own and restore to playing order. It's got all sorts of problems, but it has a body and that's all I need, I love that bridge pickup slot position. I want this to project go ahead, however there is just one problem... the neck is...
  19. L

    Converting a 77' Peavey Model 115 to a B15

    I've had his old cab for a while now and I would like to modify it to more closely resemble a B15's tone (I have a PF-20T head that I'm planning on using with it). I've disassembled the cab and was pleased to find that it uses an eminence square mag 15" speaker. The cab currently has a large...
    • LoganEngler
    • Thread
    • ampeg b 15 b-15 b15 cab design modification peavey thiele tl606 vintage speaker
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  20. gupjek

    Double Bass Tune a cello down to F?

    This is not about a DB, but it still seems to fit best in here. Please move the thread if I'm mistaken. I recently started playing cello. The learning process is...humbling, but I love playing it. Coming from bass guitar I can't help, but wonder about going lower. Unfortunately I just cannot...
    • gupjek
    • Thread
    • cello low f mini db modification
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Strings [DB]
  21. BenM7301

    To mod, or not to mod (Danelectro 59DC)

    I recently purchased myself a Korean made (1998-2001) Dano 59 long scale bass being inspired by one of my heroes, Joey Spampinato. The bass has far exceeded my expectations and now I’m considering making it my main workhorse bass. I love the neck, the double bass like resonance, the weight, and...
    • BenM7301
    • Thread
    • bass 4 string danelectro 59dc danelectro bass basses lipstick pickups mod modification modify mustang pickup pickup configuration
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  22. T

    Putting EMG pickups on a Harley Benton P-Bass

    I want to buy a Harley Benton PB-20 SBK Precision Bass, which is around 100 Euro, and put emg or dimarzio pickups. Does it worth to do it? I live in Turkey and the exchange rates are flying. I play an active 5 strings bass but nowadays I'm interested in p-bass' passive pickups' dark tones. does...
    • Tenebris
    • Thread
    • emg pickups harley benton bass harley benton pb20 modification
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  23. Vermouth

    Bass mods for black Russian Big Muff

    What modifications would you recommend for a Russian Big Muff to make it a bass oriented pedal? I believe mine dates to around 2008, but it's about 500 miles away in storage at the moment. Listening to comparisons on YouTube, I prefer the fuzz and overall sound of the Russian BM, but I'd like...
    • Vermouth
    • Thread
    • bass big muff big muff black mod modification mods russian
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Effects [BG]
  24. mellowgerman

    On-board fuzz circuit

    I've dabbled with passive fuzz circuits in the past, which can be fun, but I've always experienced a bit of a volume drop with them, so switching on mid-song was always a little bit of a let down. Debating how to get a nice snarly fuzz boost, I considered installing the guts of an existing fuzz...
    • mellowgerman
    • Thread
    • artec cheap distortion fuzz mod modification on-board overdrive qdd
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Effects [BG]
  25. RavageTheEarth

    I'd like to share my bass, the infamous Squier Bronco that I'm spending too much money on...

    I know, I know. "Why'd you get the Bronco when you could have spent a little more and gotten something better??" "Why are you spending so much money polishing a turd?" "There is no sense in spending more in modifications than you spent on your instrument!!" Well, here I am. I have a habit of...
    • RavageTheEarth
    • Thread
    • bass bronco copper mod modification shielding squier tru oil
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  26. lordradish

    How hard would it be to modify a mini pedal and install in a bass?

    Okay, crazy idea... I have a Maurizio Uber Miezo on order, a mini bass that is basically the top 12 frets. For the low notes, obviously, it needs to go through an octave pedal. Since I want to fully utilize this as a super portable travel bass, I'm wondering, if there's room in the cavity, if I...
  27. C

    Adding Body to SR506 Ibanez

    I have an SR506. I want to add more body to the existing body. Do you have any suggestions on how to do this? Don't be afraid to get creative. Specifics: - Adding material to the top cutaway to make it appears as a single cutaway. - Adding material to the bottom/back of the bass to help...
  28. TortoiseBass

    Mismatched knobs?

    I’m thinking of replacing my tone knob after tightening the loose pot. I want to have the, mismatched with the volume knob that’s already there. I’m thinking of this knob: Guitarworks Guitar Tone Control Knob, Top Hat at Gear4music On this bass: What do you guys think?
  29. L

    Gibson RD Standard Pickup Query

    Hey guys, first post on here for a good ten or so years! I've recently got back into bass and decided keep myself busy with a little project; putting some RD standard pickups I acquired years ago into an Epiphone EB-3. Seemed like a cool thing to do, but as I was measuring up the pickups I...
    • LloSnD
    • Thread
    • bass gibson modification pickup rare rd standard vintage
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  30. slowjam98

    Amateur mods on professional basses

    Let’s see pics of amateur mods and customization on professional bassists basses. Could be “upgraded” electronics or simply a cosmetic reshaping. I’ll start with this beauty—Dennis Dunaway’s Airline Bass. Currently on display at the temporarily closed Musical Instrument Museum in Scottsdale, AZ.
    • slowjam98
    • Thread
    • custom customization mod modification
    • Replies: 91
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  31. Bahjark

    410 line array modification

    I'm wanting to modify a 410 cabinet so that one column of speakers does not produce high frequencies, in order to give it better dispersion. In effect, I guess, it would be like a low pass filter on two of the speakers. Anyone ever tried this, and if so, how? I am handy with a soldering iron...
  32. K

    Modded my bass!

    So, as some of you know I bought my first bass a little over a month ago, a mid 90’s Korean Squier Jazz, it was comfy, had a few dings and was in kinda rough shape so I figured I’d take a plunge and do some work on it myself, if it went boobies up, whatever it wasn’t expensive and it’s be a...
    • KyleTheNewGuy
    • Thread
    • first bass high mass jazz bass modification modified squier
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  33. IamJohn

    Would adding a string tree to a collectible bass alter its value?

    I recently picked up a fender p midnight special. Beautiful bass, and probably the rarest thing I own. One thing I notice, however, is that the A string sits very high coming off the nut, which Im worried may effect sustain, and also, just doesn't look good imo. Would adding a string tree...
    • IamJohn
    • Thread
    • modification string tree value
    • Replies: 57
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  34. Basszillajay

    Squier mods

    What have you’ve done to make your Squier worthy? Here’s my Squier DAV Mod info I purchased the Body off Reverb for 165.00 - just what I needed as a project Bass 1. Changed neck to Fender Jazz Bass Neck 2. Hipshot Hb7 turners - purchased 1 extra and just turned gear opposite direction for...
  35. FrankyFrosty

    Modified J-Bass Pickups?

    Hello All, Looks like I caught me a mystery fish... I picked up this Jazz Bass a few weeks ago for a pretty good price (up front disclaimer, I am pretty new to playing and the talk bass forum here). I intended to upgrade some parts and mess around with the sound on this one, as I have a bone...
  36. RoboBoogieBot

    Old fat bass player from Jersey

    Hey, Just found this place. I just started getting back into playing after over a decade of barely picking up an instrument. Now that my daughter is older, I am dedicating my Monday nights to music. I was looking to get a new bass to get myself back into playing. Then I thought about my...
  37. Dexterzol

    Opinion on this mod idea I have?

    So I just got a Cort B5 for ridiculously cheap. About 300 dollars new with all the plastic still on. I've had this idea for a while, and want some feedback. So basically the idea is this Replace the low B with a high C Install a D-Tuner on the E-String, to get some lower notes back, and still...
    • Dexterzol
    • Thread
    • bass bass tremolo cort b5 d tuner hipshot modification mods
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  38. M

    Hofner Ignition Bass Mod

    I was wonder will the german made hofner tailpiece work on the hofner ignition bass? I noticed the hole for the strap holder is different. Will I be able to drill for the new hole or is it not recommended? Ive attached some photos, the picture from thomann is the germany made and the picture...
    • Mitsuji Kuroda
    • Thread
    • höfner hofner bass hofner ignition bass hofner mod modification
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  39. leonvdb

    Which colour pickguard for a red Precision?

    Hi guys, I’m doing up two basses, the second is a red Squier Precision and I need fellow low enders to help me decide which colour pickguard to put on it. If you could choose from one of the following choices below on the poll, that would be greatly appreciated? Also any other mods you...
    • leonvdb
    • Thread
    • color colour modification pick guard
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  40. leonvdb

    Which colour pickguard for a wine red Jazz?

    Hi guys, I’m doing up two basses, the first is a wine red Squier Jazz and I need fellow low enders to help me decide which colour pickguard to put on it. If you could choose from one of the following choices below on the poll, that would be greatly appreciated? Also any other mods you think...
    • leonvdb
    • Thread
    • color colour modification pick guard
    • Replies: 100
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
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