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And yes, Rob, your C64 has the cap.

Thanks for the replies, good info to have. I tend to use the neck PU a lot, but it is something worth considering.

I'm pretty new around here and have always been into modifying guitars.

How about posting a little sample with the cap bypassed and in circuit?
I'm really curious about how it affects the sound.

If I ever manage to get myself a 4001c64, I'm thinking the push/pull pot is a great idea. I think I would do it the opposite of a 4003, though: cap engaged in the down position (as it comes from the factory), cap bypassed when knob is pulled up.

I would want the bass to have the vintage vibe with option to get a ballsier sound, so to me the default setting should be cap on.

I suppose that's all irrelevant until I manage to actually own one, though.

coolingitdown wrote:If I ever manage to get myself a 4001c64 .....

I suppose that's all irrelevant until I manage to actually own one, though.

Jonathan ---- think positive !! You're hanging around with the right group of cheer-leaders now, who will give you all the encouragement, accolades, logic and RAS justification reasoning --- of why you need more Ricks !!!! It's contagious.

hahaha, I'm certainly trying to, Rich!

I'm really hoping to have the cash for one before the last brand new ones sell out. They're moving slowly off of shelves right now, but I know they're bound to sell out eventually, likely before I can come up with an extra $2700.

I'll keep dreaming! Who knows, surrounded by all of you enablers, I might just end up doing something rash and really upsetting my wife!

Just how is that being rash?

hahaha, too true.

Why am I so responsible with my money when it's so much more fun spending it irresponsibly!?

coolingitdown wrote:I'm thinking the push/pull pot is a great idea. I think I would do it the opposite of a 4003, though: cap engaged in the down position (as it comes from the factory), cap bypassed when knob is pulled up.

I would want the bass to have the vintage vibe with option to get a ballsier sound, so to me the default setting should be cap on.

Well, now I've got the C64, and with some help from our friend Rickenbrother, it now has the push/pull pot installed as described above. I haven't gotten to try it in a gig situation yet, but from testing it out in Joey's studio, it sounds awesome!

What a great tonal option to have at one's disposal!

coolingitdown wrote:What a great tonal option to have at one's disposal!

I hope it works out well for you.

rickenbrother wrote:

coolingitdown wrote:What a great tonal option to have at one's disposal!

I hope it works out well for you.

It certainly has! Thanks so much once again, Joey. I owe ya one!

Your bass sounded awesome, Jon, at SCARF. It could get growly at times and mellow at others. It certainly was my favorite bass there.

JakeK wrote:Your bass sounded awesome, Jon, at SCARF. It could get growly at times and mellow at others. It certainly was my favorite bass there.

Thanks, Jake! I'm glad you liked it. I'm quite fond if it myself!

Hello, my first post.

I am new to bass guitar having switched from guitar after being invited to form a project I was very keen to get involved with.
When modding guitar capacitors in the past there was always talk of "mojo" capacitors. While the bypass mod described here seems straight forward is there much talk of changing the remaining capacitors in either value or brand?

Sorry if this is common knowledge but I am as new to forums as I am to bass.

Thanks, Woz.