Gio_Force_One
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try just changing the value on the pots see if that does anything.
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GoKart Mozart
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Man...I feel like a dofus.
Turns out there was nothing wrong with the guitar electronics at all...it was the stupid cable I was using! I normally don't use this particular cable that I tested the SUB1 with, but it was at the top of my gig bag so it happened to be the first one I pulled. I woke up this morning and the first thing I thought was, "Hmmm...wonder if that cable is bad?". Turns out it was!
I LOVE the stock SUB1 pickups now! They're the perfect balance. The bridge is real crunchy and the neck has a nice creamy quality to it. No more plans to mod the pickups for now! I'd like to put some push/pull pots but I think I'm going to stop there.
All I need now is the new pickguard & a trem arm and I'll be set.
The best part of this whole deal is that I only gave $275 for the guitar. Heck of a steal, in my opinion.
Turns out there was nothing wrong with the guitar electronics at all...it was the stupid cable I was using! I normally don't use this particular cable that I tested the SUB1 with, but it was at the top of my gig bag so it happened to be the first one I pulled. I woke up this morning and the first thing I thought was, "Hmmm...wonder if that cable is bad?". Turns out it was!
I LOVE the stock SUB1 pickups now! They're the perfect balance. The bridge is real crunchy and the neck has a nice creamy quality to it. No more plans to mod the pickups for now! I'd like to put some push/pull pots but I think I'm going to stop there.
All I need now is the new pickguard & a trem arm and I'll be set.
The best part of this whole deal is that I only gave $275 for the guitar. Heck of a steal, in my opinion.
bazxkr
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Way to goGoKart... for that money and some elbow grease you got a great guitar to enjoy. From what I hear from people on here the std SUB pups are pretty damn good.
Great write up & pics. Great post. Thanks.
Cheers
Baz
Great write up & pics. Great post. Thanks.
Cheers
Baz
jamminjim
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Nice looking Subbie! See, there is some very nice wood under the paint. Congrats on an acquisition and a project well done.
GoKart Mozart
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GoKart Mozart
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Thanks! I was impressed with the quality of the maple as well. I'll get some more shots of the grain and post them later.
fbecir
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Very nice job !
Thanks a lot for the pics !
Thanks a lot for the pics !
joe web
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perfect job you did there!
it looks great and makes me want to get a SUB1 as well.
it looks great and makes me want to get a SUB1 as well.
Josh O
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Nice work!!!!
Spudmurphy
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Looks great. One time I played a sub (when I duelled with the Devil !) - I was knocked out with it.
Wow what a steal at that price!!!
Wow what a steal at that price!!!
Jack FFR1846
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Awesome job! Looks great and I bet it feels great as well!
guitar ER
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Great restoration job! Welcome to the club.
I just finished & assembled mine like an hour ago, check it out
http://www.ernieball.com/forums/music-man-guitars/48044-sub-1-all-done.html
I just finished & assembled mine like an hour ago, check it out
http://www.ernieball.com/forums/music-man-guitars/48044-sub-1-all-done.html
Sticky1973
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Very clean.
Good effort, great results. Black pearloid will look ace too.
Adding a single coil towards the bridge is a top idea. I had my Sub routed to add a DiMarzio Area '61.
From this:
To this:
Keep us updated on the mods.
Good effort, great results. Black pearloid will look ace too.
Adding a single coil towards the bridge is a top idea. I had my Sub routed to add a DiMarzio Area '61.
From this:
To this:
Keep us updated on the mods.
ScreaminFloyd
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What kind of wood is the body of the Sub1 made with ?
guitar ER
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Poplar. Not real good for clear finishes. Doesn't have the nicest grain, and has a yellowish-green hue to it. Sounds close to Alder I guess.
5) First mod...remove serial number sticker and set aside for sanding!
Hey, nice job here - getting ready to do the same, but have a couple of questions...
Did you have much trouble getting the serial number sticker off the headstock, and more importantly, how did you re-attach it? I'm assuming you stuck it back on after the oil/wax stage, right?
GoKart Mozart
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No, no trouble at all really. Just go very slow and work the razor blade around 2 of the corners and "rock" it back and forth. It'll slide right off.
There was still lots of adhesive left on the sticker after I removed it, so I just stuck it right back on and applied pressure. Yes, this was done after oil/wax had dried.
GoKart Mozart
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What's this!??!
A change is coming...
Mr. Neck is getting lonely.
TO BE CONTINUED...(next week hopefully!)
A change is coming...
Mr. Neck is getting lonely.
TO BE CONTINUED...(next week hopefully!)
Sticky1973
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*Reaches for popcorn and 3D glasses*
*Gets comfy*
This is gonna be good.
*Gets comfy*
This is gonna be good.
