Is there any way to tighten up the bass without changing the rest of the tonal spectrum of this pickup? I LOVE the tone but would like just a little tighter bass. Adjust polepieces maybe?
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I'd love to be able to tighten up the bass of a Custom Custom.
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Re: I'd love to be able to tighten up the bass of a Custom Custom.
Originally posted by GilmourD View PostCorrect me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't putting hex screws in help with that?
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Re: I'd love to be able to tighten up the bass of a Custom Custom.
Originally posted by GilmourD View PostCorrect me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't putting hex screws in help with that?
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Originally posted by darthphineas View PostOr you could put an UOA5 in there.
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Originally posted by darthphineas View PostOr you could put an UOA5 in there.
See, I just "designed" a new pickup. Actually, the UOA5 is a Blueman concept, so it's his "design"Originally posted by donnievaz View PostI thought about that but I'm afraid it would also change everything else that I love about it.
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Re: I'd love to be able to tighten up the bass of a Custom Custom.
Originally posted by darthphineas View PostOr you could put an UOA5 in there.
See, I just "designed" a new pickup. Actually, the UOA5 is a Blueman concept, so it's his "design"Originally posted by GilmourD View PostSwapping the screws might be a good first step to try. See how it works and go from there.
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Originally posted by jeremy View Postit will change it a fair amount. try replacing the screw poles on the wound strings. you want shorter screws so it doesn't draw the magnetism down. ive done this just on the low e string of a guitar and it makes a subtle but positive difference and doesn't change the rest of the tone. its quick and easy and totally reversible
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Re: I'd love to be able to tighten up the bass of a Custom Custom.
You have two options: They are both the same. The "hex" is not what tightens the bass - it is the length of the screws and the Hex screws are shorter. So, easy option is to just swap the three bass screws for hex ones. The other option is to carefully chop and clean up regular screws if maintaining the look is important.
Also, there are often complaints of a lack of highs. I find it isn't so much a lack of highs, as it is simply soft round highs next to MASSIVE kids. The popular answer for that is to not be afraid to raise the treble poles up a bit. Or more than a bit.
Love the CC!!!!! But it isn't for everyone.Originally posted by Bad City
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Re: I'd love to be able to tighten up the bass of a Custom Custom.
Originally posted by Aceman View Postsoft round highs next to MASSIVE kids. Love the CC!!!!! But it isn't for everyone.
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I've been meaning to ask... Are the strong mids on a Custom Custom more warm low mids, or cutting upper mids. Just saying mids to me seems too vague, so it's not clear to me.
Thanks.
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