Recent content by BassGroove7

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    How bout some gig wisdom?

    I've used both dabs of glow in the dark paint on the side markers and little glow in the dark stickers from eBay that also go on the side markers. They work great for dark/poorly lit stages to get your bearings during big jumps on the neck or anytime you need a visual reference. A good short...
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    Had a unexpectedly cool gig last night - Long

    Great story and a good gig! This may be a clue: "It turns out there was some kind of racing drivers meeting there. "
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    Balance output levels of two basses live

    Yep, simple is better and for smaller gigs with no PA support it's not an issue as I just turn down/up as needed or just use one bass. The cover band has no sound man so once we get things set for the room, we try not to change anything. This is the reason that I'm going through this effort, to...
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    Balance output levels of two basses live

    Not sure if this is the right place for this question so fell free to move it if needed Mods. I started using two active basses with very different output levels live. I am using two of the same wireless units and set the gain on them to keep the levels similar. At least they are very close...
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    Changing the nut on a Spector legend 5 custom

    D'oh! Reading compreshension is your friend. Thanks Throckmorten. Sorry for the confusion, I should have checked the specs. Bolt-on necks can be shimmed to change their angle, set-necks, not so much.
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    Changing the nut on a Spector legend 5 custom

    I had a similar problem with mine (original release Legend 5) in that the action was higher than I liked and the bridge was adjusted as low as it would go. A local luthier suggested shimming the neck in the back part of the pocket only, at the very end of the neck. So I cut up some business...
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    FINALLY! A gig where they know us!

    +1 on the "I remember that set list from the early 80's". Very much a Texas list.....I really miss Texas sometimes. :bassist: