Sergio's PUP's

bob_atherton · Post by **bob_atherton** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:40 pm

Sergio, thankyou I am thrilled that you will make me a pick up. I will send you an email when the bass gets to me, it will be in about two weeks time. I know that 4000's can sound really fantastic. I just know with one of your PUPs I will be in for a treat. A very happy, Bob.

elysrand · Post by **elysrand** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:45 pm

.... is MINE, Andrew

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:52 pm

You're welcome, Bob. Yes, a 4000 can sound fantastic. Fitted with one of my units it will sound positively mind-blowing. Am I sounding too conceited? I hope not.

elysrand · Post by **elysrand** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 3:39 pm

You're not conceited, because anyone that can truly make something that fabulous is not conceited in merely admitting what a great pickup they can make. Instead, they are simply stating the facts about their extraordinary abilities!!

shinynewtoy · Post by **shinynewtoy** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 4:06 pm

Sergio, you've REALLY got me wanting one...

wints · Post by **wints** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 4:22 pm

Possibly Elys, possibly...

elysrand · Post by **elysrand** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 4:41 pm

Awww, Andrew!

You can have JG154, OK?

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 3:03 pm

Okay, Bob, the pickup for your 4000 is done, and it's hotter than hell, believe me.

winston · Post by **winston** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 5:41 pm

Hey Sergio,

The hi-gains that we discussed are on their way to you along with the few parts that you needed. I am looking forward to installing them on my 350 once you have converted them for me.

All the best,

Brian

bob_atherton · Post by **bob_atherton** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 10:40 pm

Sergio, that is incredible, and soooo fast...! I thought you were starting on it today.

I will get a small sub thread going about the restoration of the 4000. It is in quite good shape really but there are a few things to sort out that may be of interest to others as they are very typical.

The first problem is that one of the wavey Grover covers of missing a pin, it has been knocked off at some stage and now the cover keeps falling off, not good! I thought that I might just stick the cover on with an epoxy resin and clamp it for a few days. If anyone has a better idea PLEASE let me know.

The rods need a bit of tweaking as there is a slight bow on the E side and flat or almost backbow on the G side. I'm sure that one is an easy fix.

As to the PUP. It has come with a Fender style, Tele I think, PUP. This is an odd choice as the pole is under the E string but way, way off on the G as the Fender spacing is a lot wider. I need to sort out the correct pot for the new PUP that Sergio has already made ( I still can't quite believe that ) Also Sergio there is no mounting plate for the PUP. so I will post a photo here to give you an idea of what might be needed.

All this said the bass looks and plays very well and I know will be an absolute stunner and keeper for sure. My band, Slipper, are taking a two month break and will be back together in early April. I don't think they will know what has hit them when they hear and see this new bass.

bob_atherton · Post by **bob_atherton** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 6:22 am

bob_atherton · Post by **bob_atherton** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 6:23 am

One of these pots is wrong. I need help here....

bob_atherton · Post by **bob_atherton** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 6:24 am

This will be replaced by Sergio's VERY hot potato!

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 6:39 am

I have one on the way too! Can't wait to try it out! Thanks, Sergio!

green_us90 · Post by **green_us90** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 6:48 am

Bob, that's a nice pickup, looks like a Fender Single Coil Precision bass pup? That will likely sound good as is!