Ivan's Signature Deluxe 5-string Bass

Started by mica, February 13, 2007, 02:24:29 PM

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mica

Thanks, Ivan - I've received your message. Look for my reply in a few minutes and let's see if one of the email addresses is successful.

subotic

Hi Mica
 
Thanks. I have received your email.
 
Best regards
Ivan

subotic

Hi Mica,
 
How is the shipping progressing?
 
Best regards,
Ivan

subotic

Hi Mica,
 
The Bass arrived today. There is a tear on the case (about 7 long) but nothing that I can't fix myself.
 
More important is the following. Both pickups are loose! Tightening the screws doesn't work, since then the pickups are not equally spaced from the strings and also the neck pickup  is not parallel to the strings.
 
What is the procedure to align the pickups? Do I have to unscrew the other two screws that are located beneath the pickups?
 
Best regards,
Ivan

adriaan

Check the FAQ section here about setting the pickups ...
 
The way the pickups screws are mounted is deliberate: the two screws underneath 'hold up', the two screws above 'hold down'.
 
If the pick-up is rattling loose, turn up the screws underneath gently-gently, until they feel snug.
 
Do not overtighten the screws, or you can crack the pickup housing!
 
To raise a pickup, you loosen the screws that sit on top of the pickup, and turn up the screws beneath the pickup. To lower a pickup, you lower the screws beneath the pickup, then tighten up the screws that sit on top of the pickup.

subotic

Hi Adriaan
 
Thanks... I found the user manual. As they say: RTFM
Everything is OK now :-)
 
Cheers,
Ivan

mica

Glad you got it sorted out with your pickups. Sorry to hear about the damage to your case, but also glad to hear you can take care of it. I hope you are enjoying your bass - it's such a beauty!