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09-25-2006, 09:26 PM
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I own an Ampeg BB4 Baby Bass and I need a new neck and could also need a fingerboard , unless it can be saved. The current neck is bowed. Anyone that you can recommend that can get the job done for me. I'm in Florida but will send the bass to the right luthier, wherever. Thanks  |
09-25-2006, 09:37 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Calgary, AB | | | have you tried adjusting the truss rod? |
09-25-2006, 10:16 PM
| | | | Sorry but this is a vintage upright built in 64...no truss rod in these, thanks |
09-26-2006, 12:02 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon | | | Hammond-Ashley is the first name that springs to my mind, mostly because I bought my 1944 Kay upright from them, along with renting for a few years before that and getting a personal workshop tour. They're a great bunch of guys who can pretty much do anything to anything. Their breand 'n' butter is basses, but they're hardcore into violins and cello's and the like as well. Look them up and give them a ring. For your instrument I think you'd be better off with an acoustic-focused luthier rather than an electric one.
Upton Bass is another one you may want to check out. Don't know much about them other than what their website says, but they seem reputable enough.
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09-26-2006, 09:42 AM
| | | | Thanks so much I look into these today. |
09-26-2006, 10:08 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada | | The man for you is Bruce Johnson. He's in Burbank, CA, whihc would be a bit far to want to send it, but he's very experienced the Ampeg basses, and would probably be all over that type of thing. |
09-26-2006, 10:12 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somerville, MA | | Quote: |
Originally Posted by fish man The man for you is Bruce Johnson. He's in Burbank, CA, whihc would be a bit far to want to send it, but he's very experienced the Ampeg basses, and would probably be all over that type of thing. | nice, he's even done a BB before... http://www.xstrange.com/bbneck.html |
09-26-2006, 10:28 AM
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Thanks guys, I looked at Bruce's page and yes that is exactally what I need. I am calling him now to get started. I really appreciate your help. |
09-26-2006, 10:39 AM
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I sopke with Bruce...He's the man! I'll be sending my BB4 neck his way. Thanks. |
02-04-2010, 08:22 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Port Jervis, NY | | I know this is a few years later but Ray Ramirez in Puerto Rico also makes necks for Ampeg Baby Basses you can check him out here: http://home.coqui.net/rramirez/BestOf2Worlds.htm
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02-05-2010, 09:39 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lafayette, LA | | | You could remove the FB and install a truss rod
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02-05-2010, 10:54 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tifton,Georgia | | | Well....I would hope after 4 years he got his neck fixed..
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02-05-2010, 04:05 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lafayette, LA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by 5string5fingers Well....I would hope after 4 years he got his neck fixed.. | wow - I never look at the dates
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02-05-2010, 08:39 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: La Mesa (San Diego area), Cali | | | Steve Azola builds new Baby Basses.
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02-05-2010, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Knowlton Steve Azola builds new Baby Basses.
Dan K. | +1 Steve Azola has built Baby basses for Ampeg; he's all tooled-up, has the templates, and definitely has the skills. He's the first person I'd call:
(760) 505-4094.
Good luck!
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