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1String replied to the thread Action and intonation: which order?.It depends. Strings that stretch, even ones months old, require near constant re-tuning. Ashbory string action, neck relief, pickup... -
In general, the last adjustment should be the intonation. Adjusting the intonation should not change the action any significant amount...
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1String replied to the thread Action and intonation: which order?.Technically, changing the action changes the relief as well by its change in moment arm and force used by the strings to bend the neck...
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1String reacted to BismarckHerring's post in the thread Action and intonation: which order? with
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When you move the saddle, you change the angle between the fretboard and the string by a tiny amount. That influences the distance... -
The bit between the string and the frets does.
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1String replied to the thread Action and intonation: which order?.Changing intonation DOES change action but the change is not significant. It's very simple geometry. Moving a saddle plus or minus an...
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Intonation should not change action in any meaningful way.
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1String reacted to WayneP's post in the thread Ugly but Easy Repair for Broken Feet on Fender et al. Hard Plastic Cases with Like.
A few years ago I picked up a Heartfield 5-string bass off Facebook Marketplace (see club link below). While the bass itself was...
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1String replied to the thread Ugly but Easy Repair for Broken Feet on Fender et al. Hard Plastic Cases.Thinness of the shell isn't really an issue if you don't use screws. OEM opted for rivets. If you really wanted screws, you could have...
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1String replied to the thread Bass Comparison Audio.To my ears/headphones, 1 and better 2. Rather than timestamps, it would have been easier ot follow if you had included a full bar...
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1String replied to the thread Drilling precise, repeatable holes..Haven't read thru this entire post so please excuse if already suggested but ... Can you 3D print a solid template like your paper...
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The magnet is so I can attach the mute to the bridge while not in use. This works great on a Stingray, where the bridge has a flat piece...
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1String replied to the thread DIY Mute, NordyMute-copy.What is the magnet for?
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1String replied to the thread EQ and De-mud-ifying my bass!.As with so many other things, what your hear is all about location, location, location. The sound you hear isn't necessarily the same as...
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1String replied to the thread String lube: Any homemade recipes?.Cornstarch and chalk have no lubricant properties. Talc does. So does graphite but it looks weird