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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:40 pm
by bob_atherton
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.
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:45 pm
by elysrand
.... is MINE, Andrew
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:52 pm
by rickcrazy
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.
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 3:39 pm
by elysrand
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!!
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 4:06 pm
by shinynewtoy
Sergio, you've REALLY got me wanting one...
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 4:22 pm
by wints
Possibly Elys, possibly...
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 4:41 pm
by elysrand
Awww, Andrew!
You can have JG154, OK?
Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2007 3:03 pm
by rickcrazy
Okay, Bob, the pickup for your 4000 is done, and it's hotter than hell, believe me.
Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2007 5:41 pm
by winston
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
Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2007 10:40 pm
by bob_atherton
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.
Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 6:22 am
by bob_atherton
Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 6:23 am
by bob_atherton
One of these pots is wrong. I need help here....
Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 6:24 am
by bob_atherton
This will be replaced by Sergio's VERY hot potato!
Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 6:39 am
by atomic_punk
I have one on the way too! Can't wait to try it out! Thanks, Sergio!
Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 6:48 am
by green_us90
Bob, that's a nice pickup, looks like a Fender Single Coil Precision bass pup? That will likely sound good as is!
