I had a chance to plug my EGC bass into a setup similar to what I use live, and honestly I've kind of found myself missing the sound of having two pickups, which my other three basses (P/J, Jazz and a Thunderbird) all have. I'm toying with the notion of asking Kevin if it's possible for him to add either a second humbucker or maybe even a J pickup somewhere between the current pickup and the bridge.The EGC humbucker in there now is a HUGE sounding pickup that sounds great for certain stuff, but gets kind of overwhelming really quickly. So far I have not quite been able to dial it in to approximate the sound I typically go for, even when using it in single coil mode.That's literally the only minor complaint I have with the bass. Beyond that, it's perfection. When I'm not playing it, which is rare, I sometimes just stare at it in amazement.

PEPPER! wrote:Snowblinder wrote:EGC humbucker in there now is a HUGE sounding pickupnot sure if it would help with the bass, but I often find myself dialing the volume knob on the baritone back a hair if I'm driving an amp really hardThis is totally worth a try, because I also do this a lot with the EGC humbucker I have in an EGC bolt-on neck build. Especially in humbucker mode. It should be noted that I don't mess around with volume that much on other guitars (aside from when I'm just doing the guitar > rangemaster > amp thing).

My band mate's son has existed on celery and baked beans for a year and has decided he needs an EGC in his life, with a liking for the John Dwyer SG type deal.2 things - anyone looking to sell one second hand at the moment?Anyone near either Somerset or Portsmouth own an EGC and fancy letting the young man have a go on it to see if he digs it?Thanks EAChris

lumpenprole wrote:Sooo, I've come into some unexpected money and I'm thinking about taking the plunge. Any advice before I drop my wages of sin?Patience

Sooo, I've come into some unexpected money and I'm thinking about taking the plunge. Any advice before I drop my wages of sin?

Saw Snowblinder rock that bass last Saturday in Minneapolis. That shit sounds sick. HUGE.

You may want to buy a used one.

lumpenprole wrote:Sooo, I've come into some unexpected money and I'm thinking about taking the plunge. Any advice before I drop my wages of sin?Biggest questions/concerns before jumping in:1. Can you hang with the thin neck? Seems like many folks don't get used to it and end up passing it on. I think the newer ones have a more comfortable stock neck now that the fretboard is radiused (earlier thin necks had a flat radius). I think the Denison or Spencer neck shapes are easier if you're used to typical Fender or Gibson baseball bat necks.2. The wait. I'm going on three years since I ordered my Series 2. I don't really play guitar in a band, and I acquired a Tyranny since that time, so I'm fine, but I know some people can't hang.If you don't have specific body shape/pickups/neck profile you're going for, I'd say either pick a used one off Reverb/Ebay (or the Aluminum Axes F'book group) or wait for Kevin to post a new build on Instagram/Reverb (seems like he posts 1-2 for sale everyone couple of months).They're amazing guitars. I've been playing my bass again, and our guitarist has been rocking the Tyranny and they're both amazing instruments.

lumpenprole wrote:Sooo, I've come into some unexpected money and I'm thinking about taking the plunge. Any advice before I drop my wages of sin?If you can find the perfect guitar secondhand, go for it. Otherwise, you will need to be lucky or patient.Kevin and crew are top notch to deal with.

tallchris wrote:lumpenprole wrote:Sooo, I've come into some unexpected money and I'm thinking about taking the plunge. Any advice before I drop my wages of sin?Biggest questions/concerns before jumping in:1. Can you hang with the thin neck? Seems like many folks don't get used to it and end up passing it on. I think the newer ones have a more comfortable stock neck now that the fretboard is radiused (earlier thin necks had a flat radius). I think the Denison or Spencer neck shapes are easier if you're used to typical Fender or Gibson baseball bat necks.2. The wait. I'm going on three years since I ordered my Series 2. I don't really play guitar in a band, and I acquired a Tyranny since that time, so I'm fine, but I know some people can't hang.If you don't have specific body shape/pickups/neck profile you're going for, I'd say either pick a used one off Reverb/Ebay (or the Aluminum Axes F'book group) or wait for Kevin to post a new build on Instagram/Reverb (seems like he posts 1-2 for sale everyone couple of months).They're amazing guitars. I've been playing my bass again, and our guitarist has been rocking the Tyranny and they're both amazing instruments.Ieeee. Three years? I was expecting a 6-8 month wait, but that's... wow.