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- Wed Aug 29, 2012 5:02 pm
- Forum: Fretless Bass Topics
- Topic: Epoxy???
- Replies: 12
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System Three Epoxies
I did a six string Carvin with the System Three Epoxy called "Mirror Coat". It worked great!!! I was having a lot of trouble with intonation, I'm a rookie and didn't leave any lines, so I took a plexiglas scoring tool and very lightly marked my neck where the frets are supposed to be. Standing right...
- Wed May 16, 2012 1:48 pm
- Forum: Fretless Bass Topics
- Topic: Need Advice On Pickups.
- Replies: 11
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The pick up replacement was in 2000. It was a simple replacement of the standard soapbar Carvin with the Carvin split coil humbucker. The bass has always been very very hot with the actives on. It isnt a hum or buzz, and its not "good" distortion. Currently, as long as I dont boost the mids beyond h...
- Tue May 15, 2012 9:50 pm
- Forum: Fretless Bass Topics
- Topic: Need Advice On Pickups.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 16876
Thanks
Thanks for your advice. The problem persists, and I have searched. Its mainly when I boost my mid range with actives turned on. I honestly think its just too hot and needs a pot to cool it down just a bit. However, I am playing with a GK MB500 as a direct out and have found that I do not need active...
- Tue May 15, 2012 9:33 pm
- Forum: Fretless Bass Topics
- Topic: Challenging Sentimental Project. Converted Carvin
- Replies: 1
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- Tue May 15, 2012 9:26 pm
- Forum: Fretless Bass Topics
- Topic: Challenging Sentimental Project. Converted Carvin
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6088
Challenging Sentimental Project. Converted Carvin
Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Thanks to all of you for your posts and information. I purchased an American Deluxe Jazz, and decided to convert my Carvin to a fretless. I didnt know about fret pullers so I used a paddle bit to knock them out and a drill bit to drill out the dots. I filled with w...
- Thu May 03, 2012 12:05 pm
- Forum: Fretless Bass Topics
- Topic: Need Advice On Pickups.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 16876
hmmm.. I've a lot to learn!!!! I shall investigate and return. My Mirror coat will be in today. Need Honest Opinion.... Do you think the Carvin setup will be comparable to replacing with all Bart stuff? I know it does sound OK.... but do you think it will sound as good as it would with Bartolini pre...
- Wed May 02, 2012 9:38 am
- Forum: Fretless Bass Topics
- Topic: Need Advice On Pickups.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 16876
I did a little adjusting last night, the rear pickup was a little close to the strings. The Buzz is coming when I pan to the rear split coil and go beyond half way with the mid range while switched on active. It produces a nasty buzz as opposed to a Pentabuzz ..... (crickets)... ok bad joke. It soun...
- Tue May 01, 2012 3:22 pm
- Forum: Fretless Bass Topics
- Topic: Need Advice On Pickups.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 16876
Will do. I will check on the distortion issue. It does it with all the setups I play. I just purchased a GK MB500 set and it does it there too. The pickup close to the bridge has proven to sound really really great, unitil recently! Panned to the rear has always been strong, but this is a pretty ugl...
- Tue May 01, 2012 10:09 am
- Forum: Fretless Bass Topics
- Topic: Need Advice On Pickups.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 16876
Need Advice On Pickups.
Greetings Gentlemen and Ladies, I am brand new to this sight, but have already found so much helpful information! I have never been into fretless basses until a guy let me play his Pentabuzz at our church. I'm in love! The situation is that I bought an American Deluxe Jazz for my fretted bass, and p...