EB MM Neck plate replacement...update

[Musicman20]

EB were lovely enough to send me a brand new plate for my 3-4 year old MM. Im very happy with their customer service.

My old one had a crack...not massive, but the chrome was flaking.

So, Im gonna play it a little longer then replace it with this new plate....whats the best options?

Get a professional in, or do it myself with my fathers help and a decent screwdriver?!

Thanks

[debassr]

No pro needed. Just take the strings off and use a screwdriver. It's a simple operation really.

[Musicman20]

Ah I see! Ive seen some tutorials on youtube....Im just worried I will do something wrong! Can anything happen to your neck whilst doing this?

If I do do it, im going to put the bass strings down on a towel, take the screws out and replace very quickly!

[debassr]

Hahaha, I admire your spirit young Basswalker. But really, it's no biggie - your neck will be fine and it WILL sound exactly the same when you put it back together. She might even sound better because I'm sure she'll be so proud of how much you care about her.

[JLS]

Originally Posted by Musicman20

Ah I see! Ive seen some tutorials on youtube....Im just worried I will do something wrong! Can anything happen to your neck whilst doing this?

If I do do it, im going to put the bass strings down on a towel, take the screws out and replace very quickly!

Rushing even a simple job like this, is a recipe for disaster. Stay calm...
Yes, loosen the strings with your bass on a towel (or a bed). Ask your dad
if you're doing it right, trust me, he'll appreciate you asking him.

[73jbass]

And for God's sake, don't overtighten the screws.

[gtxtom]

Originally Posted by JLS

Rushing even a simple job like this, is a recipe for disaster. Stay calm...
Yes, loosen the strings with your bass on a towel (or a bed). Ask your dad
if you're doing it right, trust me, he'll appreciate you asking him.

Sorry for the noobage, but why do it on a towel?

[thisSNsucks]

also be careful to not move the neck out of the pocket. I say this because sometimes EBMM basses have shims in the neck pocket. You might move it if you move the neck around.

[TerenceSharp]

For the love of god don't use an electric screwdriver.

[Jake of Bass]

Yeah, slowly and steady. Once you've screwed the new plate in get it firm and then only about a quarter turn to tighten. Last thing you want to do is thread the wood. But if you take care (which it sounds like you are) you shouldn't have any problems.