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Nihilus
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12 years ago
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If you are able to do this beautiful bass, I'm sure you can also make your own lightsaber

IamMark
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12 years ago
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I'll leave the light sabers to jedis.

IamMark
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12 years ago
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So it's finally put together, but I have a problem. A big problem.

Only one volume knob works. And I have to crank my amp up to hear it.

Looks like I need to take the control box apart and figure this out.

The action still needs some adjustments, but I'm letting the strings create the tension I need to bow the neck properly, and to also let the strings stretch out.

I'm taking today off to eat and drink. I'll get back on this tomorrow. I need Marko!!!

IamMark
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12 years ago
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I tested the pots and pickups and everything seems fine. When I hook up just the neck or bridge pickup individually they work and sound great.

I think the EMG wiring kit is not set up for two pickups to be used at the same time through the volume control.

Every schematic I've come across for a two pickup system calls for a toggle switch.

I'm going to go out and buy a switch and wire it up before I drill another hole in the body to see if this is a set up that needs a switch to work.

johnny [staff]
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12 years ago
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despite the facts that you're currently having wiring problems I can't get over the fact that it looks fucking amazing

IamMark
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12 years ago
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Thanks, Johnny.

I have two types of switches to try tomorrow. I'd do it tonight, but I'm off to an improv comedy show.

Hope the switch does the trick tomorrow.

IamMark
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12 years ago
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Switch did the trick.

All fixed. Sounds pretty sweet.

Now to get it in tune!

johnny [staff]
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12 years ago
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whaaaaaaaa! Make a video!

IamMark
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12 years ago
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Ha! I need to learn how to play it now.

The intonation is off on the G string. I need to make some tweaks here and there to get the tuning just right still.

Leiria
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12 years ago
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Wasnt there talk about making another one? Are you still thinking of doing it?. I know I never commented on this thread but Ive been following it and I love the way it turned out. Cant wait to hear it

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