Question Install of a neck pickup in a single H Ray?

[mrpackerguy]

Would the factory do it? If not, what luthier would do a reliable job and where would I get another H pickup? Thanks

 

[bassmonkeee]

Would the factory do it?

No.

If not, what luthier would do a reliable job and where would I get another H pickup? Thanks

There are lots of competent luthiers, but you have to understand that you are simply throwing money away by doing this.

You will have a very difficult time finding another MM pickup, so that means aftermarket. And, that means the pickups will look different and sound different. You will have destroyed the resale value of your instrument and will have a difficult time getting anything close to the going rate for a used Stingray, let alone recoup the money you spent on getting the new pickup.

You will save money in the long run if you simply buy an HH and sell the H that you have now. If the bass you have now is too special to sell, it's too special to butcher, too.


But, it's your bass, do it if you want. I'm all for mods, but this one seems like throwing "custom" money at a problem that can be resolved cheaper in other ways with better results.

 

[mrpackerguy]

No.



There are lots of competent luthiers, but you have to understand that you are simply throwing money away by doing this.

You will have a very difficult time finding another MM pickup, so that means aftermarket. And, that means the pickups will look different and sound different. You will have destroyed the resale value of your instrument and will have a difficult time getting anything close to the going rate for a used Stingray, let alone recoup the money you spent on getting the new pickup.

You will save money in the long run if you simply buy an HH and sell the H that you have now. If the bass you have now is too special to sell, it's too special to butcher, too.


But, it's your bass, do it if you want. I'm all for mods, but this one seems like throwing "custom" money at a problem that can be resolved cheaper in other ways with better results.

Appreciate that. Thanks.

 

[bovinehost]

Well, he nailed that response.

 

[trunkshope6]

although finding a ebmm ray pup is not impossible, i agree that it isn't worth modding it that way and it would be better just to get An Hh ray

 

[bassmonkeee]

It's one thing if you are doing a mod that simply isn't available from the factory. You want a bright purpleburst bass? Get it refinished. I had one bongo neck refinished in a vintage gloss tint. I'm about to have a second Bongo neck refinished in a satin tint. I've put recessed straplocks on both of my Bongos.

But, something like changing from a single H to an HH? Yeah, get one from the factory.

 

[oli@bass]

I see you already have a Sabre... so why do you want to do some gory things to your 'Ray?

 

[Golem]

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Just to add a nail to the coffin .....

Single H Rays are front loaded and
dual PU rays are rear loaded. Yup,
the chrome banana on an HH or HS
is strictly cosmetic for tradition.


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[mrpackerguy]

I see you already have a Sabre... so why do you want to do some gory things to your 'Ray?

This is sort of weird I realize, but a gentleman whose bass I'm likley buying (non-EBMM) was interested in said Ray as a trade option if said mod was doable. My thinking is in line with everyone else's, but I thought I'd ask.

 

[2ndBassGuitar]

This is sort of weird I realize, but a gentleman whose bass I'm likley buying (non-EBMM) was interested in said Ray as a trade option if said mod was doable. My thinking is in line with everyone else's, but I thought I'd ask.

Boy, that "other guy" sure is stupid ;-)