On Jul 14, 9:48 am, "Arny Krueger" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Are humbucker bass pickups really effective?
>
> We've got big problems with power line hum + harmonics our bass guitar, ever
> since we started dimming our lights. Unfortunately, most of the lighting
> power runs under the stage and there is a big break in the conduit right
> where our guys stand to play.
>
> Yes, I need to fix the power wiring, but I suspect that I could change
> pickups on the Bass with a lot less effort, if it was effective.
>
> Are Hum Bucker pickups really effective, and which ones work the best?
http://www.fretnotguitarrepair.com/ElectronicsRepair.htm
There's a picture of a shielded PUP cavity. Foil available from
"crafts" stores (Michael's here in Austin) and possibly real hardware
stores.
Can also be done with paint.
By shielding, you keep the sound of the bass, and if it's a Jazz or
similar, you don't have to run both PUP volumes the same (limiting
tone choices) to eliminate noise.
Some people like EMG's, some hate them with a purple passion (like
everything in ng's <g>).
Shielding is a PITA and more work (but much cheaper for materials!)
than changing "drop-in" PUPs. Suggestions include making templates
from stiff paper to be used for layout on the adhesive foil. And
grounding everything.
Once it's carved (routed, with "routes"), it's carved.
OK, maybe this will help me get off the dime and get my own project
(Bronco bass, Seymore Duncan Hot Rails bridge PUP) actually done, or
something.
There are some interesting possibilities here:
http://www.seymourduncan.com/support/wiring-diagrams/
FWIW, second on the Duncans; I used a set of Quarter Pounder Pbass
PUPs in a 70's Pbass that were impressive for increased "smooth" esp.
on the top end compared to stock Fender. Improvement in the ear of the
behearer. They worked for a particular gig, but I didn't get rid of
the old ones, which have a certain useful (funky) sound of their own.
--D-y
