I've been sitting on this butchered early 60's Epiphone Rivoli for a while now. I'm not a bass player...just a guitar player that dabbles with the bass for fun. This is a super easy and comfortable bass to play, especially for a guitar player, and I have always envisioned making it a little more Phil-ish. Currently, the neck is very muddy and the p-bass pickup is oddly placed and terribly executed. I think I'm looking for the same thing I look for in a guitar: big, full frequency and very clear tone.
I don't think it is necessary to go active, filters, etc given that I just mess around on this for fun...but I do want to do it justice. Are Novak Bisonics/Darkstars the only other Phil-ish option, or are there more things to consider? Also, any thing else that I should look for or be aware of for electronics, pots, caps, etc?
I don't think it is necessary to go active, filters, etc given that I just mess around on this for fun...but I do want to do it justice. Are Novak Bisonics/Darkstars the only other Phil-ish option, or are there more things to consider? Also, any thing else that I should look for or be aware of for electronics, pots, caps, etc?