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3-String Bass Project - Dual pickups with switch.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tim Dvorak Mar 23. 8 Replies 1 Like

Try to decide what type of pick up to put under the bridge. Using a GittyBucker near the neck, was contemplating just a small peizo under the chrome bridge. Suggestions?Also have an Electric Delta…Continue

Loss two-string bass build instructions

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tim Dvorak Sep 27, 2022. 6 Replies 0 Likes

Do anyone have a pdf of the CB Gitty two-string bass instructions?

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Tim Dvorak replied to Tim Dvorak's discussion 3-String Bass Project - Dual pickups with switch.

"Try again."

Mar 23

Taffy Evans replied to Tim Dvorak's discussion 3-String Bass Project - Dual pickups with switch.

"Use HTML, or go back and repost before closing down. Save typing it all again, very frustrating. Taff"

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Taffy Evans replied to Tim Dvorak's discussion 3-String Bass Project - Dual pickups with switch.

"Hi Tim, what I would consider is the following: This can be done as a side-view drawing. Mount pickup in the box with the desired amount above the top - adjust bridge height to approximate the desired string height over the pickup - then adjust…"

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Paul Craig replied to Tim Dvorak's discussion 3-String Bass Project - Dual pickups with switch.

"I built a JBass years ago and wasn't happy with the pickups til I wired them in series. I would've liked the PBass pickups more, but then I added a Gittybucker to the neck and I love it. It gives me those Gibby Bass tones without being…"

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BrianQ. replied to Tim Dvorak's discussion 3-String Bass Project - Dual pickups with switch.

"You’ll probably get a lopsided sound between the two when it comes to volume without a preamp? Maybe move the Gittybucker towards the middle & put 2 capacitors on a switch to add some variance to your Tone pot? "

Feb 26

Tim Dvorak replied to Tim Dvorak's discussion 3-String Bass Project - Dual pickups with switch.

"Cigar box is only 1 5/8” deep. Delta 3-pole pickup is 3/4” deep. Neck bracing in the body, don’t know if I can squeeze it in. Probably go in this direction."

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3-String Bass Project - Dual pickups with switch.

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At 5:50am on April 27, 2022, BrianQ. said…: Welcome, check out the Resources tab for build/play info and join some groups located in the Posts tab? Forum is for questions and Blog posts are for sharing your build processes? Site is old and has a glitch, here’s the trick to post: