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Well said. I think we should have heated up the frets more to get them out much easier as well.

Thanks for the recommendation! I'll probably revisit this guitar in some time and prep the neck for different strings, so the tips are useful!

Yes! I went back afterwards and cleaned up the sides as well.

I'm glad you like the sound of the 424! It's still got amazing tone; the 42K's tone isn't for everyone.

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Thank you for the insight! I tried using a paint stripper I had lying around, but it barely did anything...probably not the right tool for the job.

It's possible for sure. I had some trouble setting it up (and having it work consistently), but it does work. Make sure you select the VR option in the Video menu.

@@BlockThiefalright now im just trying to install ALVR lol

Yes, for sure. As long as the laptop is strong enough to run VR, you can use it.

@@BlockThief RTX 4070 and AMD RYZEN 7800 good?

Definitely. I ran this with a 1060 and a Ryzen 5 5600 (or a 5 2600)

@@BlockThief perfect! what do i need to install on my pc and oculus if i want to vr race?

@@BlockThief i also heard it does not work with an amd cpu?

Thanks so much! It's not for everyone, and I'm seeing the negative effects of the dense body now! The pickups are the saving element of the bass for me.

Unfortunately I can't make a tutorial video soon. Here's a short guide for how to set it up! You need ALVR github.com/alvr-org/ALVR/releases/tag/v18.2.3 and the .apk needs to be loaded onto the Oculus Go. Run the server from your desktop and then start ALVR from the Go. Make sure you run the game you're trying to play with SteamVR or Oculus VR. This video goes more in-depth with the setup of the Oculus Go and Steam: ua-cam.com/video/2JbgUC0h2BY/v-deo.htmlsi=ICgQA21UVE_6vuVc

Is it working in 2024?

@@BlockThief How I take Alvr dowload Key

Follow the APK method instead. Oculus Go support has been dropped (github.com/polygraphene/ALVR?tab=readme-ov-file)

Haha thanks! An original 2000 will always be the goal, but mine is enough for now

@@BlockThief Good luck on the hunt vrother. I am going to grind for one this year hopefully. ( I am also terrified of shipping damage etc)

Shipping damage is one fear, but my biggest one is that it's simply ineligible for shipping. Some wood types can't be exported (or imported...? Might depend on the country), so there's a chance that the initial payment might be lost without getting anything in return I must say that I really do love your channel and your covers -- it's one of the few channels that does Casiopea covers really well! I'd love to see a Homestretch cover one day ;)

@@BlockThief Yeah, a lot of pitfalls frfr. Thanks very much for checking out my content 😎

It's quite straightforward. You need ALVR github.com/alvr-org/ALVR/releases/tag/v18.2.3 and the .apk needs to be loaded onto the Oculus Go. Run the server from your desktop and then start ALVR from the Go. Make sure you run the game you're trying to play with SteamVR or Oculus VR. This video goes more in-depth with the setup of the Oculus Go and Steam: ua-cam.com/video/2JbgUC0h2BY/v-deo.htmlsi=ICgQA21UVE_6vuVc

​@@BlockThiefhow to get ALVR on the Oculus go then? I dont understand how you get ALVR on the Oculus itselves

Follow the APK method instead. Oculus Go support has been dropped (github.com/polygraphene/ALVR?tab=readme-ov-file)

Glad you enjoyed it!

Wow! A BB-VII is optimal for this conversion! There are 2 key differences that I can see between the VII and the 2000: the J-pickup and the neck inlays. Those are 2 elements which are difficult to find, so the only option I can think of is to find a cheap used BB414/415/424/424X/425/425X and removing the neck & J-pickup from that. You *could* make your own inlays but I'm not experienced with that process. The J-pickup is hardest to find. The downside of having a BB-VII is that the J-pickup is longer than that of the 2000. Something would have to fill in the space above and below the pickup. Another very small difference is that the 2000 has 'pot pointers', small metal pieces underneath the vol/tone dials which indicate their current level. That's something I didn't buy for my conversion. Let me know if you have any more questions!

Better resolution than the CV1 (according to Wikipedia), but not a big jump in quality overall. The Go doesn't need sensors, mostly because it only uses 3 degrees of freedom.

Thanks! Sakurai's string selection on the Milk Bass is still foggy. He may have used stock Yamaha roundwounds (H4030). The LaBella flats are his current favorites though -- I'm happy with them so far! I'll give rounds a shot once I get tired of the flats. And yes, the Milk Bass has that extra pickup mod, something I might do with the next project...

@@BlockThiefi look forward to seeing what your next project is. i’ve got a white yamaha bb424 and i’ve been thinking of doing a mod similar to this since i bought it so thanks for the inspiration. i posted a cover of part of the bass solo in domino line on that bass if you want to check it out ua-cam.com/video/IdL5SOuC_1s/v-deo.html

I hope my video helps out with the process (if you choose to go through with it). Let me know if you need any tips or files! Your cover is one of the ones I watched as I tried to learn the solo, albeit unsuccessfully. Not sure if I'll ever get to the point you're at; well done on it!

@@BlockThief thanks for the help and i’m glad i could help you. you’ll get to that point one day, you just need to practice.

I see your point regarding the pickup heights and methods. The 424X had minimal foam; compared to that, the 2000's method may have brought the pickups slightly closer to the strings. Maybe in my next project, if I find another cheap 424/X, I'll measure the max pickup height and compare it to mine. Great point though! I too found a spreadsheet containing wire gauges and resistance. The difference I saw between the BB2000 and (for example) the BB450 was in the gauges. While the 2000 had 0.04mm gauge, the 450 had 0.05mm. Then again, the bridge pickup of the 450 is different, and it's resistance is different, but the number of turns is the same. It's an interesting item to look into further.

@@BlockThief I actually just got a 1987 BB300 that I posted about in the Jord server. Great bass! I've thought about modding/rodding it, but as it stands I don't think I'll do too much to it. Especially since it's vintage.

Now I've got a user to match the channel to! Glad to see you here. That 300 looks really nice; looking forward to seeing what happens to it!

Thanks so much!!

Thanks so much! Yes, I'm SO glad it sounds so much like a BB2000 -- for half the price too! Yup! The Milk BB2000 is slightly different, and I've been thinking of making that pickup placement modification at some point in the future. It's the extra 5% of work which will take 50% more time to complete, but it'll bring about 100% improvement in the tone.

Thanks! I entirely agree, vintage Yamaha is some of the finest quality product out there.

Agreed

a smile was instantly on my face when I read this

I'll drop a link here in a few hours!

Let me know if this link doesn't work: tinyurl.com/90kmtrack Paste the folder in steamapps\common\Automobilista\GameData\Locations

This is a record he can't break 💪💪

Yes! I ran this with a Ryzen 5 2600 and a 1060 6GB OC. It's not very intensive as long as your cooling is decent.

Thanks for the support :)

Yep, just as functional as it was before! No stutters, no frame drops (or if there were any, they're still there). I just let it drain to 0 from mid-February until about 1 month ago, and then the power light wouldn't blink anymore! Just a solid orange charging light or a solid green power light. No battery replacement, but I'm pretty sure every time I hear a rattle it's the battery moving around. But hey, if it works, it works!

Same! My wallet would cry out in pain if it was gone for good...

The green power light blinks every time I try to turn the headset on; even after opening it up and disconnecting/reconnecting the battery, no luck. Tried every trick in the book (i.e. the internet lol) but no luck. sadge

Thank you! Hopefully more modding experiments are coming!

Thanks man! I surprised myself too!

@@BlockThief do i need a good pc to play dirt2.0 with oculus GO?

I would recommend at least a GTX1050Ti and a Ryzen 5 2600 to start -- that's what I had at the time, and it was pretty stable.

If there's one thing I'm consistent at, it's tree-hugging

Thanks, Donk! Pleased to see you here -- I assume from Burkhart's server

@@BlockThief Yeah from Scotts Disco :)

Boom! It seems the shameless plug worked! Thanks again for dropping by.

Thanks Ron! It was tricky but I'm glad it has your two thumbs up.

The dudes commentating and driving. What a legend.

I've never done anything so mentally taxing in my life