I often get asked if I can set up a Bass guitar. The simple answer is yes, there’s no real difference. Some of the numbers may be a little different but the principles are exactly the same. It’s the same 5 point setup…. No.1 The neck relief. By adjusting the truss-rod. No.2 The action at […]
A nice bass just in need of a little tweek here and there. The basic principles are the same, just a few subtle differences. Sadly the frets are a little uneven so I’m not going to get a really sweet action without a little buzz.The neck had rather too much set so I’ve flattened it […]
Ever get fed-up with your bass fade controls? An easy fix, put a switch in, just about there…While I’m at it I’m fitting better quality pots…Give it a clean on oil before putting the strings back and checking the setup.There we go, ready to rock…
Another great Bass. Seen some action so needs a bit of a tidy up. It would be a shame to do too much though, it’s got it’s age and use written all over it. Something I hate are the new “Road Worn” guitars but this one’s got that way from use. There were some black […]
Now that’s a Bass! Probably right at the top of my wish list.. I’ve always been a Rickenbacker fan. This one doesn’t really need much doing, basic setup and remove the bridge pickup cover.Easier said than done, need to take the strings off for one. While the strings were off I gave the frets a quick […]