Series I on Bassgear

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Author Message jagerphan84 Intermediate Member Username: jagerphan84 Post Number: 189 Registered: 10-2003 Posted on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - 10:58 am:    There's a SI on Bassgear with an asking price of $2500 - could be a good deal. I have no connection to the seller and I know nothing about the instrument, just thought I'd post a 'heads-up' here. j_gary Junior Username: j_gary Post Number: 17 Registered: 6-2005 Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 9:10 pm:    Hello Adam, Gary here. Just a little note and a big thank you for the heads up on this S1. I picked her up on Monday and she is a beauty. Thanks to your help I am the proud owner of an oldie but goody. A photo of the old girl is on the Low End web site gallery of basses. She is listed under Alembic, Zebrawood, medium scale. http://www.thelowend.net/gallery/viewtopic.php?t=1152 If you are ever in the Detroit area you've got a friend, and a bass you may visit. Thanks again, Gary. jagerphan84 Intermediate Member Username: jagerphan84 Post Number: 190 Registered: 10-2003 Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 9:40 pm:    Hey Gary, Glad I was able to help you get a hold of a very nice looking bass - I'm from upstate NY but if I'm ever in your neck of the woods I'll drop you a line. Take care, Adam davehouck Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 1948 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 7:02 am:    Nice!!! j_gary Junior Username: j_gary Post Number: 37 Registered: 6-2005 Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 - 4:50 am:    Thanks Dave. The more I play this old baby the more I like it. Got one noisy pick up which may require the update. That's ok as she is a keeper. I've been pleasently surprised by how comfortable she is considering her size. All my other basses are getting nervous. howierd Junior Username: howierd Post Number: 31 Registered: 8-2004 Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 - 10:43 am:    Very Nice Bass Gary, Now you can experiment with those SeriesI electronics and finally see what sounds you can get.It is so much fun. Howierd davehouck Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 1967 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 - 7:45 pm:    Gary; have you adjusted the humcancelling trimpots? If not, go here for the procedure. j_gary Junior Username: j_gary Post Number: 38 Registered: 6-2005 Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 - 8:50 pm:    Thanks Howierd, as I read about all the ways the fella's are customizing their set ups, I'm amazed at how many options the Series allow you. It's very exciting learning this whole new science. Hi Dave, thanks for the heads up on the trimpots. I am able to get the neck pickup very quiet. The bridge pickup remains loud and directional. I believe it is the bridge as the two rear knobs control the noisy one. She sounds like an old Stratocaster through a cheap amp. I switched the pickup connections at the circuit board which yielded the same result. Also the front 3way switch squeals loudly in the down position. I emailed Mica on the problem and she is going to run it by her Dad and advise. Even though she is hurt she has a powerful, rich tone and feel. See what the man says and take it from there. I'm thinking of going to Series II electronics if she goes home for the upgrade, thoughts? davehouck Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 1973 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Thursday, June 30, 2005 - 6:17 am:    I've never owned a Series II, but I can only imagine that the increased flexability of the CVQ is a nice thing to have! bassman10096 Senior Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 734 Registered: 7-2003 Posted on Tuesday, July 05, 2005 - 4:25 am:    Dave: You are right. I was just noticing last night that the CVQ on my S2 gives you a much more refined way to zero in on particular resonances than the fixed-boost Q on my Spoiler did. It's very similar to the damping control on the SF-2. Bill