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Re: 4005 facsimile
« Reply #105 on: April 18, 2009, 09:34:49 AM »
Got the TV Jones DynaTrons yesterday.  Very cool humbuckers!  One note.  They are not true "top mount" as the bottom of the magnet hangs below the chrome base and will require an approximate 1/2" deep rout underneath.  Not a big deal, but I thought it meant no routing when it said top mount.  I can handle it!

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« Reply #106 on: April 18, 2009, 11:16:32 AM »
Drooooooooooooooooooooooool.
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« Reply #107 on: April 18, 2009, 02:15:26 PM »
Quote from: godofthunder on April 18, 2009, 11:16:32 AM
Drooooooooooooooooooooooool.

They are cool, aren't they?!?
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« Reply #108 on: April 18, 2009, 04:17:28 PM »
More routing in that top... careful!

Use the veneer but don't sweat it. IMHO solid contact at the bottom of the pocket is most important.
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« Reply #109 on: April 18, 2009, 05:10:25 PM »
Quote from: drbassman on April 18, 2009, 02:15:26 PM
They are cool, aren't they?!?
The whole build is f'ng cool !
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Re: 4005 facsimile
« Reply #110 on: April 18, 2009, 05:25:46 PM »
I am genuinely in awe of the talent among the guys in this forum. We all know that not even 'Custom Shop' builds are perfect (what hand made article ever is), but you guys take this to a level I've never seen among people who don't do this full time. I envy you (in a good way) and wouldn't think twice about buying a bass created by your hands.
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« Reply #111 on: April 18, 2009, 06:13:51 PM »
R. E. S. P. E. C. T.
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« Reply #112 on: April 18, 2009, 06:47:37 PM »
Quote from: OldManC on April 18, 2009, 05:25:46 PM
I am genuinely in awe of the talent among the guys in this forum. We all know that not even 'Custom Shop' builds are perfect (what hand made article ever is), but you guys take this to a level I've never seen among people who don't do this full time. I envy you (in a good way) and wouldn't think twice about buying a bass created by your hands.

Wow, thanks George.  I'm just learning every step of the way and love to share my experience. Just can't stop being a teacher! I really appreciate you compliments.    When I retire, I hope to build a few for other folks.
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« Reply #113 on: April 18, 2009, 06:48:23 PM »
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Re: 4005 facsimile
« Reply #114 on: April 19, 2009, 06:54:40 AM »
Pickup holes routed and neck fitted.  Have to cut the top to fit around the base of the neck.  Template time!

I've pretty much decided that I really like the simplicity of this thing and I'm going with just 2 vol controls, no tone.



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« Reply #115 on: April 19, 2009, 08:17:30 AM »
AHHHHH! I see!!! neck is under mahog top. Pup sits on end of neck a'la PRS. I like it even more.  You could even  do a 3 way toggle and one vol. real minimalist!! The more wood the better :mrgreen:.

A question Doc. What does no tone pot do to sound? More lows ,more highs? Kinda feel I should know this but I dont.-
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Re: 4005 facsimile
« Reply #116 on: April 19, 2009, 10:41:12 AM »
Great!!!!
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Re: 4005 facsimile
« Reply #117 on: April 19, 2009, 11:11:18 AM »
Quote from: shadowcastaz on April 19, 2009, 08:17:30 AM
AHHHHH! I see!!! neck is under mahog top. Pup sits on end of neck a'la PRS. I like it even more.  You could even  do a 3 way toggle and one vol. real minimalist!! The more wood the better :mrgreen:.

A question Doc. What does no tone pot do to sound? More lows ,more highs? Kinda feel I should know this but I dont.-

Well, over the last year I've come to terms with tone controls:  I never use them, period.  So, why go through all the hassle and extra minimal expense for something I don't use.  I just did 2 vols and a switch on my 2003 TB and it sounds great.  So, I figure, the heck with 'em!

I'm not sure if there's any difference, but the couple builds I've done without them, the basses sound nice and full to me.  Maybe slightly enhanced lows?  Not sure. Maybe Dave will weigh in with some wisdom here.
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Re: 4005 facsimile
« Reply #118 on: April 19, 2009, 11:24:45 AM »
Quote from: drbassman on April 19, 2009, 11:11:18 AM
I'm not sure if there's any difference, but the couple builds I've done without them, the basses sound nice and full to me.  Maybe slightly enhanced lows?  Not sure. Maybe Dave will weigh in with some wisdom here.

I bypassed tone controls on one of my 4001's and it has noticable more highs.
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Re: 4005 facsimile
« Reply #119 on: April 19, 2009, 01:44:17 PM »
No capacitor shunting highs to ground should give you more highs and a little more clarity.
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