Mickguard Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 I got it in my head to start planning a bass too, since my old Univox Hi-Flyer is awfully tired... I have a spare lipstick pickup here, think that would look cool --I'm wondering if I can use it for a bass guitar? Are there specific lipsticks for basses, or can I go with what I have (Kent Armstrong overlong style) Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockthe40 Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 im usually wrong, but i dont think theres any differences (except like pole-pieces) in the way bass pickups and guitar pickups are made. with my lack of knowledge, i would try it anyway if its not too much trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovekraft Posted February 4, 2005 Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 Danelectro used lipsticks in the old longhorn basses - it might not be exactly what you're looking for sound-wise, but it'll work with no problems. So long as the pickup is wide enough to cover all four strings, you're good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 I always thought the Danelectro lipsticks made an excellent neck pickup for basses, as long as there was at least 3/16" of extra width on each side of the strings. There is no way I would want it as the ONLY pickup on a bass but it has a nice jangle/twang that you won't find in much else. BTW (see, I learned) if anyone HAS a Longhorn, that is going to be one of my next look-to-buys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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