$$ Question?!?!?

[Mark~ChaosBass]

OK... So... Ummmmmm...

This might be kinda strange but I have been having the thought of turning my Sparks 5 string neck thru into a $$ (or Frankenstien $$ I guess LOL).

Anyone have any thoughts on this...? It has a swamp ash body and rock maple neck... right now it has Seymour Duncan J pickups and it sounds nice but it's just not as beefy as I want it to sound...

Wondering if anyone has played a $$ config. on a swamp ash / rock maple NT bass???

I was thinking of putting in the MEC $$ pickups and all electronic into it, (anyone have an idea how much this might cost?) but if thats too expensive maybe the Seymour Duncan version of the same...

I would highly value some input from my Warwick Bro's ... Thanks

 

[SurrenderMonkey]

looking at the warwick store

MEC 5 string humbucker : 154 euros
MEC 2 band EQ : 159 euros
delivery : 95 euros

+ taxes probably. So expensive upgrade. is the bass worth it?

also to considerm Nordstrand (MM 5.3 : $179). Given the weakness of the dollar, you might be better looking closer to home.

 

[Mark~ChaosBass]

Thanks...

My local dealer says the electronics are about $750 USD retail... this is for all electronics, PU's pots Pre wire jack etc...Seems sorta high but I bet it would sound great... maybe I will look into the cost of some alternatives like the SD or Norstrand with maybe a Aguilar or Sadowsky preamp… might be a bit less and still sound great…

The bass is a all handmade NT 5er made by a great friend of mine so to me its worth it… It actually sounds great on its own but when going thru our live set I use several tunings and when I switch from the P-Nutt2 or Dolphin the output is just not hot enough and the tone does not cut thru the mix as well with the Sparks… I do admit that I am spoiled by how amazing the Warwicks sound and how they can effortlessly blend in or cut through any mix! I absolutely love my Warwicks and would love it if I could get my Sparks to fit in with them…

Maybe I should start with a nice preamp and if its still not there then spend the money on the $$ PU’s…

Anyone have any thoughts for me???

 

[flipper_gv]

look for space between strings to see if it will match, otherwise, you know...

 

[golem]

...... Maybe I should start with a nice preamp and if its still not there then spend the money on the $$ PU’s…

Anyone have any thoughts for me???

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A major part of what makes me love my $$ Vette is the series mode. Of course, you need 4 leads per PU on whatever PU's you finally choose, or maybe your current PU's are already 4 lead ? Anywayz, satisfaction may possibly be as inexpensive as a couple of toggle switches and a few more inches of wire
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