Set up for a Beginner in Boston

raymos24 · #1 08-18-2010, 08:39 AM

Hey guys, so I am completely new to the bass and instruments in general. I just picked up what seems to be a mid to late 80's Peavey Fury and I am in need of a set up. I will be putting new strings on and the current strings are rather high on the bass. I am a college student so the more affordable the better :-), but I also want a decent job done. I am local to Boston, MA but I am willing to drive a good amount for the service. Thanks for any suggestions!

bwest9 · #2 08-18-2010, 08:49 AM

I'm in Dorchester. Bring it by with the new strings, and I'll do it for free.

anonymous02282011 · #3 08-18-2010, 08:51 AM

or if you are closer to the Cambridge area just PM me. I'll show you how to do it.

raymos24 · #4 08-18-2010, 09:01 AM

Wow Thanks for the help. I am in Roxbury, right by Roxbury Community College so I am guessing Dorchester is closer? It also depends what part of Cambridge.

mulchor · #5 08-18-2010, 10:22 AM

Nice. Talkbass is a great community.

And so is Boston.

raymos24 · #6 08-08-2011, 01:18 PM

Hi there. Wow it has been a long time since I have been on. I had to put my bass dreams on hold for a little while I finished up school. Now I am ready to jump on the wagon again. I am looking for someone who can help set up my bass preferable in the Boston area. Thanks everyone!

lethargytartare · #7 08-08-2011, 02:12 PM

A number of shops and reviews:
Guitar shop Boston

Or read the sticky and take a stab at doing it yourself. If you encounter challenges, post them here and folks will surely give you feedback and suggestions.

raymos24 · #8 08-09-2011, 12:50 PM

Thanks for the heads up. I went ahead and read up on some reviews. I went ahead and got new strings put on the bass. However, I am getting no sound at all from the bass. The output jack was a little loose so I tightened it but no dice. Where do you suggest I begin my trouble shooting?

JLS · #9 08-09-2011, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by raymos24

Thanks for the heads up. I went ahead and read up on some reviews. I went ahead and got new strings put on the bass. However, I am getting no sound at all from the bass. The output jack was a little loose so I tightened it but no dice. Where do you suggest I begin my trouble shooting?

The output jack has spun out, & broken one or both of the wires soldered to it.

Edit: Is this an active bass? Is there a battery compartment on the back?

raymos24 · #10 08-10-2011, 11:51 AM

Thanks I will look at the wires. I am not sure if it is active or passive. It has the super ferrite pickip so I think it may be active.