Modding Gibson LPB-1

[pjm]

Out of curiosity, is there a setting on the pre that sounds close to the passive tone?

I don't think the pre colours the tone, just tames it, less growl. The treble isn't particularly piercing.

[uwe]

True, it's just a booster for all frequencies - a passive TB Plus turned up very loud + some subwoof. The combo is much better than with the Bart pups on the (then higher-priced) Deluxe version. The TB Plus colors the Bart active elctronics rather than the other way around.

I'd keep it, but while you're at it, why not add a switch to deactivate it at your choice? At a gig with bad acoustics, an active bass can sometimes be handy***. Don't ever quote me with that!

***So is a passive switch if your battery has run out and you have no spare with you!

[pjm]

Might see if I can mod it to have an active passive volume pot.
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And a pick guard idea based on an LP Jnr, not 100% on this shape and happy for suggestions.

[clankenstein]

I kinda like it without the pickguard because the grain looks nice.

[chromium]

Looking good!

I like the Jr. look. Here's another take on the 'guard - one that Dr. B had put together years back:

http://bassoutpost.com/index.php?topic=8323.msg149323#msg149323

[Chris P.]

I like it without guard, but I was always in love with tha Dr. B bass..... So make one:)

The body went out very well!!

[Dave W]

Body looks good. I do like the Junior-style guard, although it would be fine without it.

[4stringer77]

Good looking wood Chris. Here's what my custom Les Paul bass ended up with. This gave me the option to go without a ring on the pickup. The builder used actual bakelite which he said was a tough material to cut. I Love the way Bill's guard looks too.

[Pilgrim]

I hate to cover up wood that looks that good.  But of the two, the Dr. B pickup appeals more to me.

[ramone57]

good job!  I'd keep the guard off. 

[pjm]

good job!  I'd keep the guard off. 

Hey Pilgram, thanks for that we shared some PMs on TB so my bass was inspired by your sons

[Pilgrim]

Hey Pilgram, thanks for that we shared some PMs on TB so my bass was inspired by your sons

??  Same Pilgrim?  I have two daughters, fresh outa sons.

[Dave W]

[Pilgrim]

Like I say, maybe some other kinda Pilgrim...

[Nocturnal]

True, it's just a booster for all frequencies - a passive TB Plus turned up very loud + some subwoof. The combo is much better than with the Bart pups on the (then higher-priced) Deluxe version. The TB Plus colors the Bart active elctronics rather than the other way around.

I'd keep it, but while you're at it, why not add a switch to deactivate it at your choice? At a gig with bad acoustics, an active bass can sometimes be handy***. Don't ever quote me with that!

***So is a passive switch if your battery has run out and you have no spare with you!

That's what I did with my Les Paul Std. bass. I put a push/pull knob in so I could switch between active/passive if I wanted. It was a great upgrade I thought.