modifying

So, I have a 2013 Carvin IC6 Bass with a Piezo Bridge and Carvin Singles in it. My question is about swapping the electronics mainly. I want to try and keep the Piezo on the bass but want to replace the pickups and pre amp with something a little stronger and clearer. I’m considering...

I read about the 'controversy' surrounding modifying bass parts, which I feel is appropriate, depending on the piece.. feel like so many pieces where the bas part doubles the celli, which I take personally and the bass is just a background instrument... and I'm tired of violinists writing in...

This might not be related to effects question, but since I know some of fellow TB'ers here are into building pedals, I think this is the right place to ask. So I found a good deal on a used Noll PA-1, but I don't feel comfortable installing it to my fender american standard. Is it possible...

I'm looking at getting a Fender Jazz Elite. I like that it has an active/passive switch. I would like to add series/parallel functionality. How difficult would it be to switch out the stock blend pot with a push/pull pot that would blend and also serve as a series/parallel switch?

So, I should preface though I'm not a certified tech or anything I do know a little about tube amps, know reasonably how they work and of the dangers, both physical and monetary, that come with messing with gear. So I have a Pignose B100V and I LOVE the sound of tubes, after making my jump from...

Hi guys, I've been listening to alot of animals as leaders and using double thumping recently. Any tips on resetting my bridge so I can have less tension on the strings without the strings clanging and catching on the fret inlays? Also on the bridge if I tighten the tension of the spring...

I have a Washburn AB45VSK 5 string acoustic bass and I am looking at modifying it by adding a Lace Sensor USAB slim magnetic pickup in front of the piezo bridge and a acoustic preamp on the side of body.(Similar to the Godin A5) What I want to do is wire the Lace Sensor pickup with the existing...

Good morning, I have an old (65)Guild Starfire with the single bisonic in the neck position. I don't really want to touch this bass as it is all original except for new ebony bridge saddles, but I have heard of a "mod" done by Alembic back in the early days where they added an extra magnet under...

to start i, i've got the model with the avatar proprietary deltalite ii 2512 drivers. some folks love the sound, i find myself wanting to bridge the gap that is present from the upper mid dip in these drivers to where the horn picks up. i plan on deleting the horn, as i do not favor them in a...

Just curious what anyone has done out there. Due to me stubby digits, I'm afraid I'm relegated to short scale in order to become as proficient as I like on the instrument. I'd love to see some pics of what people have done with these cool old instruments to make them real tone monsters for...

So.... I have an unusual idea. I have a couple of basses with pickups that fit the exact footprint of a standard guitar humbucker. Coincidentally one is my namesake, the Axstar! In both cases the pickups seem to be too hot. The Axstar is the worst offender. I tend to have to roll back the gain...

So I have a Squier PJ bass, and I want to get a better sound and improve the bass as a whole. I'd like to put in a loaded P bass pick guard and take out the stock Squier pickups. Do you think this is a good move to improve overall bass tone and feel? Also on the Squiers, the input jack is on...

Hey guys, I've been thinking about a little problem that I may have when I (possibly) get a 5 string later this year. The B strings I have looked at using are either a .136, .142, or .145. I assume that this would require the nut slot to be wider and so in turn it would be modifying it. Now this...

Hey all, I'm considering modifying my 305. I have no qualms over the sound. Upgrading my instruments is a hobby I pursue when I grow bored. I measured the pickups and they measure 1.5" by 4.5" so I'm thinking of swapping in a set of Duncan NYC Bass Phase II active pickups. I yet to find a thread...

Hi everyone, I'm looking to replace my current bartolini pickups with a Fender Vintage set for my Squier VM Jazz bass. I was going to buy the Original when I realized there are more options than that. The '74 and '64 spark my interest but with little exposure I'm not sure how they compare with...

I got an Ibanez SR600 in trade, and while it's a joy to play the electronics are a bit lacking. It comes with Bartolini MK1 pickups and their EQB-IIIS preamp. Honestly, if this was my only bass I'd be pretty okay with the sound, but it's lacking compared to my Peavey Millennium USA, which has...

I have a fretted Carvin PB5, (PB5 5-STRING CLASSIC BOLT NECK ELECTRIC BASS | CarvinGuitars.com) with stock Preamp and pickups. The J is a single coil. I’ve been running flatwound strings on the bass. The current preamp is active/passive (with a pull potentiometer to go passive). To be...