shwing Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Hi, I'm new here, so first off hello! :-) I have a black Epiphone EB-0, I would like to replace the pickup, the pots and capacitor, as well as the machine heads.. I know this sounds like a lot, but I would be chipping away at it, one part per month... Can anyone help source me high/medium replacement parts so that I could start my research? Thanks In Advance Shwing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungrycat Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Hi, I'm new here, so first off hello! :-) I have a black Epiphone EB-0, I would like to replace the pickup, the pots and capacitor, as well as the machine heads.. I know this sounds like a lot, but I would be chipping away at it, one part per month... Can anyone help source me high/medium replacement parts so that I could start my research? Thanks In Advance Shwing Checkout Allparts and Stew-Mac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shwing Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 Checkout Allparts and Stew-Mac. Thanks Mate, but I was wondering what after market parts ppl have used, for a project like mine.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shonencello Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Thanks Mate, but I was wondering what after market parts ppl have used, for a project like mine.. Hope you get some answers. I've always wanted to modify one as well. I know some people love the epi EB-0, but other than the cool looks and vibe I just don't get it. The tone is very poor IMO. Replacing the electronics would be awesome. Let us know what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPDEN Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 At about $175 Street, the EB-0 is indeed a great upgrade candidate. I'll be following your progress in this thread which could be a great template for others looking to add a budget bass to the mix... Keep us updated with your progress (and pics too)!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corson Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 I'm wondering if you could get a Rickenbacker neck pick up in there.I've used a Rick 4001 since 1976 and it sounds great.Hardly ever used the bridge pup,,too trebly. Then I got my '64 Rivoli and it's so easy to play being short scale and light.Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggs Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Welcome Shwing & I'm just playing a hunch here... but are you an Aussie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shwing Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share Posted September 2, 2012 This pickup would work but it's costly for a project like this I think another good mod that could be to rout out a bridge cavity for another pickup check out the pickup that i was referring too here: http://www.dimarzio.com/pickups/bass/standard-bass/model-one any idea on good tuners for this bass? (keeping the price inline with the project) Ebay search for tuners: http://www.ebay.com/sch/Musical-Instruments-Gear-/619/i.html?_nkw=bass+tuning+keys&_frs=1 Thanks boys :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corson Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 This pickup would work but it's costly for a project like this I think another good mod that could be to rout out a bridge cavity for another pickup check out the pickup that i was referring too here: http://www.dimarzio.com/pickups/bass/standard-bass/model-one any idea on good tuners for this bass? (keeping the price inline with the project) Ebay search for tuners: http://www.ebay.com/sch/Musical-Instruments-Gear-/619/i.html?_nkw=bass+tuning+keys&_frs=1 Thanks boys :-) The model one seems to be the favourite replacement for the Rivoli/EB2,but as far as I know it only comes in black.At least one comment I read stated that it wasn't much of an improvement on the original. My re-issue Rivoli has a Gotoh pup (fits perfectly,chrome) and sounds great. My '64 Rivoli has a Korean pup by Shinsei or Senshin (can't quite remember the name).It sounds really good but is an ugly black plastic affair. I put a set of Schaller tuners on my Antoria LP in 1976 and it still stays in tune. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corson Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Just Googled it,,,,,,,,,SAMSHIN pickups from South Korea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shwing Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share Posted September 2, 2012 The model one seems to be the favourite replacement for the Rivoli/EB2,but as far as I know it only comes in black.At least one comment I read stated that it wasn't much of an improvement on the original. My re-issue Rivoli has a Gotoh pup (fits perfectly,chrome) and sounds great. My '64 Rivoli has a Korean pup by Shinsei or Senshin (can't quite remember the name).It sounds really good but is an ugly black plastic affair. I put a set of Schaller tuners on my Antoria LP in 1976 and it still stays in tune. Hope this helps. Hi, thanks for the info! could you tell me the part number for the Gotoh pup ? Thanks Mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shwing Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share Posted September 2, 2012 Just Googled it,,,,,,,,,SAMSHIN pickups from South Korea. seems to show a lot of eBay links : https://www.google.com/search?q=SAMSHIN+pickups&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=rcs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corson Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Hi, thanks for the info! could you tell me the part number for the Gotoh pup ? Thanks Mate It's in the luthiers at the moment.I'll 'phone him tomorrow and see if it has a part number,but I don't remember seeing one,,,,,John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corson Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 In the meantime,I found this,,,,,,,,, http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/bpickup_aftermarket.htm and looking further,it has the same part number as this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Humbucking-Neck-Pickup-Gibson-Bass-w-Chrome-Cover-Allparts-PU-0416-010-/130743067978 John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corson Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 This one shoudn't bust the bank,and is still for sale. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Humbucking-Neck-Pickup-Gibson-Bass-w-Chrome-Cover-Allparts-PU-0416-010-/130752664784?_trksid=p4340.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D1761116198575724037%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D1%26 Again same part number as Gotoh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shwing Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share Posted September 2, 2012 In the meantime,I found this,,,,,,,,, http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/bpickup_aftermarket.htm and looking further,it has the same part number as this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Humbucking-Neck-Pickup-Gibson-Bass-w-Chrome-Cover-Allparts-PU-0416-010-/130743067978 John. COOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shwing Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share Posted September 2, 2012 Welcome Shwing & I'm just playing a hunch here... but are you an Aussie SHWING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shwing Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share Posted September 2, 2012 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Humbucking-Neck-Pickup-for-Gibson-Bass-w-Chrome-Cover-Allparts-PU-0416-010-/130752664784?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item1e717754d0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shwing Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share Posted September 2, 2012 BAM :-) http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=PU-0419-010&_sacat=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shwing Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 ? On guitar I use 9-46 custom gauge strings...what medium priced strings should I buy that will feel nice in my hands...remember, a shorter scale too thanks guys, this is a great thread! I certainly will post pic's in progress :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corson Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 BAM :-) http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=PU-0419-010&_sacat=0 This is the bridge pup as used on the EB3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corson Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Sorry,,no part number on my Gotoh,,,,,the luthier said that he has fitted lots of Kent Armstrong (son of Dan)pups with great success.So I copied this for you.Don't know how well it would fit,,,,but apparently he can make pups to your spec. http://www.wdmusic.com/kent_armstrong_bass_pickups.html MUSICMAN®BASS PICKUP Item #: HBMN1 CERAMIC/D.C. = 13.6K resistance - Our MusicMan® Stingray® replacement is an answer to many prayers. The Stingray® is a modern classic, but until now finding a suitable replacement pickup has been difficult. With far less magnetic pull than original models, ours has full-length bar polepieces to get every bit of string vibration no matter how hard you play. Having similar output and tone to the stock unit, this improved version has enough output to be used in a passive mode, without a preamp. For authentic Stingray® tone, however, a low impedance buffer preamp is recommended. We also strongly suggest a series/parallel switch or push/pull pot to get the two distinctly different tones available by the widely spaced coils in this pickup.3.532” x 1.920" 4 conductor wiring allows coil splitting, series/parallel, phase inversion, and more. Magnet Length in millimeters: 75L x 5T x 12W Price: $67.95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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