Modding Gibson LPB-1

pjm · December 28, 2016, 09:38:05 PM

Quote from: slinkp on December 28, 2016, 10:57:26 AM
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 · January 04, 2017, 08:15:41 AM

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 · January 04, 2017, 09:12:17 PM

Might see if I can mod it to have an active passive volume pot.
Pic

And a pick guard idea based on an LP Jnr, not 100% on this shape and happy for suggestions.

clankenstein · January 04, 2017, 09:56:23 PM

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

chromium · January 05, 2017, 12:11:07 AM

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. · January 05, 2017, 02:44:18 AM

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 · January 05, 2017, 07:49:15 AM

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

4stringer77 · January 05, 2017, 07:56:17 AM

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 · January 05, 2017, 10:40:57 AM

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

ramone57 · January 06, 2017, 06:40:45 AM

good job! I'd keep the guard off.

pjm · January 06, 2017, 05:50:27 PM

Quote from: ramone57 on January 06, 2017, 06:40:45 AM
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 · January 07, 2017, 07:59:53 AM

Quote from: pjm on January 06, 2017, 05:50:27 PM
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 · January 07, 2017, 11:40:04 AM

Pilgrim · January 07, 2017, 12:33:46 PM

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

Nocturnal · January 07, 2017, 09:48:36 PM

Quote from: uwe on January 04, 2017, 08:15:41 AM
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.