Modding the 'Ray

Radiobass81 · 05-01-2006, 08:27 PM

Sorry, I HAD to make a thread.

I'm thinking a new pickup, but I want something that won't change the sound, if not improve it. I was looking at Nordstrand, and the pickups for the MM replacements are very economical. I was also looking at Bartolini, which is another option... Hmm.

Anything else? I once though of black tuners, but meh.

Brass nut, for sure.

Left Shoe · 05-01-2006, 09:44 PM

new pick up that wont change the sound? why not just keep the one you have?

Ting · 05-01-2006, 09:49 PM

maybe theres sumthing wrong with his pickup

Jody LeCompte · 05-02-2006, 12:14 AM

Ting: Then why not replace with another MM, if the pickup was broken?

Your going to ruin your Ray with that kind of thinking Jorge.

darrell · 05-02-2006, 06:23 AM

You told me the sound of your 'Ray still amazes you, no? Why would you switch out the pup? Did you ever figure out the rust on the poles?

PainKiller8191 · 05-02-2006, 06:43 AM

^interested to know about the rust as well....i'm beggining to get some on mine and i have no clue as to how to prevent it!

darrell · 05-02-2006, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by PainKiller8191

^interested to know about the rust as well....i'm beggining to get some on mine and i have no clue as to how to prevent it!

Try and get that rust off. Then take some clear nail polish and put it on the tops of the pole pieces. It'll prevent rust from forming (if you get rid of the rust that is there now)... It doesn't effect your sound, according to ErnieBall.com.

tim_commerfordism · 05-02-2006, 01:32 PM

Bart MM's sound crap - nothing like 'rays.

Best bet IMHO would be to get a Nordstrand.

Criss Frantic · 05-03-2006, 02:30 AM

I think he wants to put in another MM to make it akin to a HH 'Ray.

darrell · 05-03-2006, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Criss Frantic

I think he wants to put in another MM to make it akin to a HH 'Ray.

Oh that makes sense...

I don't think I could ever bring myself into routing for the new pickup. My single humbucker stingray shall be here this month... Maybe if I really felt like I needed another pickup, I would have someone very experienced do it.

Why not just another MusicMan? Where would it go... closer to the bridge?

acexxxoasis · 05-05-2006, 05:52 PM

you could also get the rust off with steel wool and use a 3 in 1 oil on the pole pieces (VERY LITTLE AMOUNT)

05-01-2006, 08:27 PM	#1
Radiobass81 El Cartero de Neruda Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 19,425	Modding the 'Ray Sorry, I HAD to make a thread. I'm thinking a new pickup, but I want something that won't change the sound, if not improve it. I was looking at Nordstrand, and the pickups for the MM replacements are very economical. I was also looking at Bartolini, which is another option... Hmm. Anything else? I once though of black tuners, but meh. Brass nut, for sure.

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05-01-2006, 09:44 PM	#2
Left Shoe 13 Crosses For Mod '10 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 20,554	new pick up that wont change the sound? why not just keep the one you have?

05-01-2006, 09:49 PM	#3
Ting Melts Face Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Kitchener Ontario MX Users Killed:239 Posts: 6,401	maybe theres sumthing wrong with his pickup

05-02-2006, 12:14 AM	#4
Jody LeCompte MX Big Country Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 23,958	Ting: Then why not replace with another MM, if the pickup was broken? Your going to ruin your Ray with that kind of thinking Jorge.

05-02-2006, 06:23 AM	#5
darrell darrell Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 2,084	You told me the sound of your 'Ray still amazes you, no? Why would you switch out the pup? Did you ever figure out the rust on the poles?

05-02-2006, 06:43 AM	#6
PainKiller8191 MX cheesy power metalhead Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Isreal Posts: 2,747	^interested to know about the rust as well....i'm beggining to get some on mine and i have no clue as to how to prevent it!

05-02-2006, 01:32 PM	#8
tim_commerfordism I am back Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Boro - Teesside Posts: 4,334	Bart MM's sound crap - nothing like 'rays. Best bet IMHO would be to get a Nordstrand.

05-03-2006, 02:30 AM	#9
Criss Frantic New Picture Comments! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Smellbourne, Australia Posts: 4,478	I think he wants to put in another MM to make it akin to a HH 'Ray.

05-05-2006, 05:52 PM	#11
acexxxoasis Mesa clubber Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wisconsin watertown Posts: 3,333	you could also get the rust off with steel wool and use a 3 in 1 oil on the pole pieces (VERY LITTLE AMOUNT)