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  1. fingerboard or fret...which affects the sound?
  2. Hipshot extender on a 5'r E string?
  3. HELP!: info needed: Direct replacement bridge for Yamaha TRB5II
  4. i frayed a screw!!!
  5. p-bass
  6. Setting up my own warwick
  7. Gibson / Epiphone "Mod Bar" bridge
  8. L2K nut?
  9. Warwick bridge on another bass (not Warwick)
  10. Age Sonic Blue to Surf Green?
  11. Musicman Sterling Intonation issue
  12. Schecter Diamond Series Deluxe 4
  13. Hofner Setup Question (photos attached)
  14. dual action truss rod for 35" where?!
  15. Truss Rod issues with Warwick Corvette
  16. Fender repair/setup-Memphis TN area
  17. thinning bass neck... how to...
  18. STUBBORN THUMB PRINTS ON TUNERS
  19. strings over the nut
  20. Grease from thumb results in black shades on neck
  21. Gibson Les Paul Bass Bridge Help
  22. Dunlop countersunk strap-lock issue
  23. Hard Case Repair
  24. Stripping paint
  25. New Stingray Classic Bridge?
  26. Rechroming plastic
  27. Match string and FB radius or not?
  28. Music Man Sabre Bass Bridge
  29. jazz bass setup q
  30. Intonation Problem
  31. VM setup questions/help please
  32. My E String keeps breaking.
  33. Please recommend a black 4 string bridge to replace my chrome washburn bridge [pic]
  34. Show you Warwick style bridges on non warwick basses!!!
  35. Basstar / Ministar Bridge Adjust
  36. GWB35 Truss rod re-bowing
  37. Direct replacement for Fender bridges...
  38. Need Musicman saddle screws... HELP
  39. Squier VM vs fender neck
  40. How Low or High?
  41. nut problems on a traben.
  42. mighty mite J and P necks... nut same width?
  43. SX neck/fret issues...Luthier assistance or replace neck?
  44. Painting Bass
  45. Ibanez SR 500
  46. Is there a Bible?
  47. Need help identifying a bridge
  48. Help!!! Bridge is cuttin my strings
  49. I'm sure I read about it on here somewhere - can't find it in search, is it "Pluk"?
  50. Low tuning/Xtender/String and nut question.
  51. Bass Guitar Setup in Birmingham, UK?
  52. Crome/mirrored pickguard
  53. Buzz Feiten Question
  54. Hmmm.. should I?
  55. Ampeg Baby Bass
  56. HELP!!! Major neck issue (KSD Content)
  57. Truss Rod Adjustment Needed?
  58. Setting up a Sterling by Musicman Ray34???
  59. Some set up questions.
  60. Ric set up professional in Ontario, Canada?
  61. New tuners on bronco bass
  62. Squier Affinity P Bass: High Treble = Noisy
  63. Need a bass guru in Arkansas
  64. Aluminium pickguard issue
  65. What size allen wrench for Fender Jazz bridge?
  66. Heart broken (damaged neck content)
  67. Mustang Bass bridge query
  68. What have i done to the machine head on my Fender Aerodyne Jazz Bass?
  69. Bridges for 5-string "jazz bass noiseless" pick ups?
  70. Best way to clean a dirty fret board?
  71. Pino Palladino P Bass Knobs
  72. Epiphone EB1 Fretless neck repair... help!
  73. Gibson 3-Stud Bridge
  74. Part of playing is caring for your Bass...but what do YOU leave to the pros?
  75. Bass guy in Houston??
  76. Need some advise (strap lock content)
  77. String Retainers...
  78. Big Neck Problem
  79. Shielding wasn't the problem...
  80. New neck for Deluxe V jazz, question
  81. Hipshot Supertone minimum action height?
  82. Harmonic Problem Jazz Bass
  83. Flood! Help!
  84. String Tension/Action for a new slap bassist
  85. Peavey Truss Rod Adjustment
  86. Low B Intonation Problem
  87. Hi-mass Bridge
  88. Fender MIM J-Bass Dead Spot
  89. Fender Geddy Lee - Maple Neck Straightening
  90. Parts for a SX P-bass
  91. Truss rod/neck reset on a Ripper
  92. Set of Five on a Four
  93. SX truss rod feels tight
  94. split in 3-piece neck?
  95. Crowning Frets
  96. String Tree
  97. Wilkinson vintage style bridge
  98. cleaning up a bass.
  99. Ozidized musicman hardware?
  100. 32" bass with wonky bridge, fix or replace bridge and convert to 34"?
  101. Why am I getting buzz on ONE fret only?
  102. Tuning Pegs/Wing nuts
  103. Making your own fretboard
  104. tuners for epiphone eb0
  105. Aria SB-700 nut replacement
  106. MAJOR ATK TROUBLES NEED YOUR HELP
  107. High Fret Buzz
  108. How common is fret leveling on bass?
  109. Where to find a neck?
  110. What neck to put on my MM SUB?
  111. looking for closed-gear Gibson bass tuners...
  112. Warwick Bridge
  113. Issues with Fretless Nut Action
  114. My Corvette fell on the just-a-nut!
  115. Hoppus bass mod ideas...
  116. I need a new bridge
  117. Where are the 6 string brass nuts?
  118. Squier Standard Jazz Bass Bridge Replacement?
  119. Drop tuning and a buzzing string... need help
  120. sonic research st-200
  121. string height recommendations?
  122. Pickup Alignment on Hofner
  123. Tuning post loose.... help!
  124. part name?
  125. Annoying rattle - Squier fretless Jazz
  126. installing a hipshot tuner on the A string
  127. Fixing slipping Vintage Tuners? Is there a trick to tighten?
  128. 60's Hofner Club Bass
  129. Bridge help
  130. Will Fender J-Bass bridge & pickup covers work for the Fender Jaguar?
  131. musicman stingray nut replacement
  132. musicman stingray nut replacement
  133. Tuner Sizing
  134. Squier VM Precision stripped screw holes
  135. Replacing inset stock bridge with non-inset aftermarket
  136. action limit your abilities
  137. Hipshot HB1 Tuners: Tapered Posts?
  138. Hipshot A style saddle
  139. Best setup in Atlanta
  140. Has anyone tried this? P bass guard on jazz bass?
  141. Can u reco a good online tutorial for swapping in a new bridge?
  142. Size for Truss Rod Washer
  143. Changing the Machine Tune Keys
  144. Bass Bling
  145. Can't get my Jazz to slap
  146. The truth about fret noise, clank, buzz, etc
  147. Crack in Fender P Bass headstock
  148. the nut
  149. Need a replacement pickguard for a Deluxe Active Precision!!
  150. truss rod adjustment issue on the geddy lee
  151. Converting a 5 String to a 4 String
  152. Fretless fingerboard shrinkage
  153. 'Authentic' looking (width-wise) brass grounding strip?
  154. Neck pocket/heel. Which is not to spec?
  155. Warwick Corvette six string $$ Crack
  156. Where to purchase fender gold vinyl precision pickguard ?
  157. Roundwound for Flatwound, setup
  158. What size allen wrench do I need to adjust relief on my V.M. fretless Squire?
  159. Ibanez Blazer Truss rod.
  160. Bass Xtender and Bridge for a Fender Jazz 2006
  161. Help! Adjusting and old PBC/Bunker tenion-free neck!
  162. MIM Precision Bridge replacements?
  163. who can make my pickguard?
  164. My mwah is too slow
  165. ATK305 E string pickup
  166. Hipshot Vintage or A style bridge for MIM Jazz
  167. MIM Jazz Neck? Squire Body
  168. GOTOH BRIDGE AND STRING HEIGHT
  169. DiMarzio Speed Knobs
  170. A string drop in volume
  171. A screwy pickup cover question...
  172. need help with Wal near washington dc
  173. Intonation problem
  174. Buzz at lower frets- Loosen Truss Rod or Tighten Bridge?
  175. Wax question MTD 435
  176. Slap Setup Question
  177. Repair knob gouges/scratches?
  178. Fitting a thumb rest?
  179. Will i need to file my bridge/ nut for these?
  180. Bridge-mounted D-tuner
  181. High mass bridge with threaded saddles ?
  182. Tipping for setup?
  183. Gibson Ripper rebuild?
  184. Fender neck pocket size - Mexico vs. USA
  185. broken truss rod, ahhhhh!
  186. Where would i get the replacement of fender generic stack knobs?
  187. What to do about dead frets?
  188. Anybody know of a similar bridge?
  189. Pickguard Question
  190. 2 piece bridges?
  191. SX bridge string size?
  192. P-Bass Dead Spots?
  193. 5 string headlesss headpiece
  194. Fretless Setup "clicking"
  195. 1966 Klira Twen Star 356 bass may need repair
  196. Tremolo owners... sell me on it.
  197. WD Music precision Bass parts kit
  198. Help with bowed neck
  199. strap screw broke off in my bass!
  200. Is a new bridge Necessary?
  201. Spector Bridge questions
  202. Mighty Mite bodies quality
  203. stripped truss rod
  204. BADASS I on a Jazz Bass
  205. Control Plate Screws Too Loose- kinda new to repair work.
  206. Machine Heads???
  207. The screw isnīt biting
  208. my G and D sound quiter than my other strings
  209. which WD pickguard for a HW One Precision?
  210. Fender MIM Jazz V Bridge
  211. What's your best Fender MIA J Bass set-up?
  212. Sperzel Locking Tuners
  213. Which neck for which body?
  214. Help a Newb Replace a Nut...Pics Included..
  215. Hipshot double detuner
  216. Modifying a dumpster bass!
  217. I would appreciate some help
  218. Bridge Buzz?
  219. How much for a setup?????
  220. Pardon my ignorance, but what's the big deal about tuners?
  221. Body Cavity Copper Foil Shielding Question
  222. What size truss rod allen key do I need?
  223. Red Tort pickguard for a Stingray
  224. Cheap Import Refurb (picture heavy)
  225. G & L tribute neck
  226. warped neck?
  227. Brass Knobs, NOT GOLD, where to get them
  228. GOLD plated pickup cover plate jazz bass
  229. Warwick "Black Cap" stacked knobs
  230. Hipshot Ultralights... Helpful or Not?
  231. .174 F# string - thru body?
  232. Bridge saddles wont go lower but action still too high.
  233. badass bridge
  234. EADGC; Nut replacement?
  235. gotoh bridge and string height
  236. P pickups angled/ flat
  237. Kahler Bass Vibrato Soundclips
  238. Aerosol Spray for fretboard?!?!?!
  239. Where to measure string spacing?
  240. ATK string buzz
  241. Bridges with close string spacing or adjustable string spacing
  242. Bridges with close string spacing or adjustable string spacing
  243. How to Make the Body Heavier...
  244. Set-up, string change....now neck up-bow??
  245. Am I too stupid to adjust the truss rod?
  246. Quick Fodera Truss Rod Question...
  247. Warranty; What to expect?
  248. I've lost a pickup screw :(
  249. Bass string tree?
  250. stripped out phillips bridge screws