Recent content by bastoe

Ok, so here are the pics, I can't thank @Tommy Nat enough for sharing the info. Remember to be careful and if your not comfortable doing it, get some help. This is just what I was able to do with this specific bass. measure twice, cut once right? You have been warned. Measure the height of...

I'm almost done with my Sterling 5-string, based on the pics and info @Tommy Nat shared. If you can measure, drill, hacksaw, and are familiar with tapping screws you can do it. I used Invalid Link Removed (The existing hole is 8-32 on my hipshot, even so, I re-tapped the threads so the new screw...

The 1.75" fender neck screws are going to do just fine. Not sure why Sterling is using 1.5", that's only 1/4" digging in there. So I think I can overcome all the issues with this neck and get this thing rolling. Will check and make sure the washers will be holding the neck good and post back...

thanks, I wonder what the turn is on the screw threads - hardware stores usually have common sizes like 1/4 20 etc....

I was thinking that, however in trying to screw them to the neck itself they did bite with 1/4" more in the wood. Is 1.5" the standard length for these? They are only maybe 1/4" into the neck at that length with the body and plate on. I'm thinking I could just get screws that are 1.75". They...

I got to try it today, with two rollers, the neck is straight (with no string tension), I then put the neck back on and 3 of the neck screws are stripped. Is that normal? They do seem to be short, Do I just get bigger screws? I haven't put string tension on it yet. thanks!

OK, got some chain pieces from a local bike shop (the 8 speed on the right side is the thicker one, and an 11 speed on the left side). Both will fit it seems, so now it's just a matter of how many to put in there. @rojo412 how should I go about that? Here's the neck with no...

Super! thanks, good luck with the project. It's funny, I look at the truss rod you pulled out and I'm like, how is that supposed to work? Glad you figured it out and saved us all some time!

Resurrecting this if yall don't mind. I know it's been a few years, and it took more than a few searches to find "THE" answer which @rojo412 figured out with this thread. This is an amazing find and is exactly what's happening with mine (same bass from 2019 that I just got, with the same...

Tommy do you have the parts and mods you used to do this please?

i relooked and it doesn't seem to be able to fit. Still open to the idea if a 5 string bass exist that will accommodate it. I did email hipshot, but that other tuner is in the way is what I was thinking also.

Trying to see, before buying, if I would be able to install a hipshot Drop D tuner on the E string of this bass. It looks like it has the room for it to operate normally Has anyone done it? Before you answer; why would I want to: Some songs have a rhythm and feel that is just not possible for...

Yes, we have a trailer and ramp, and yes we can lift the thing up if needed. Everything we have is on wheels now. I did end up getting that case before the Audiopile recommendation, but this won't be the last case. That being said, it's actually shipped from NJ and is decent for the money. The...

its for the band, we have drawers, rack mount mixer, IEMs, power etc...normal stuff that would go into a fly/iem rack. But all are separated currently and we need to consolidate into a rack that fits it all.

I think it was your wireless. Especially if it semi cut out and came back that might seem like its a bit crush. I had the same 2.4 unit and there was too much interference. I have since got one of the new Shure GLX-D+ dual band 2.4 and 5.8 wireless units and it's been rock solid since. To...