4005 facsimile-final shots

[drbassman]

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!

[godofthunder]

Drooooooooooooooooooooooool.

[drbassman]

Drooooooooooooooooooooooool.

They are cool, aren't they?!?

[Dave W]

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.

[godofthunder]

They are cool, aren't they?!?

The whole build is f'ng cool !

[OldManC]

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.

[Highlander]

R. E. S. P. E. C. T.

[drbassman]

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.

[drbassman]

R. E. S. P. E. C. T.

Thanks!

[drbassman]

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.

[shadowcastaz]

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 .

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

[Chris P.]

Great!!!!

[drbassman]

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 .

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.

[Bert]

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.

[Dave W]

No capacitor shunting highs to ground should give you more highs and a little more clarity.