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    51 Tele Bass Build

    These three are really nice!! Yes sir, its looking like mine will be in that same category
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    51 Tele Bass Build

    Thank you very much, That's some good data. I went and measured mine in the manner you described, and it measures 35 3/8". It's looking like my saddles will come right to the edge. I've ordered some 1 1/2" saddle screws (6-32 x 1 1/2"). If I can get the D, G intonated I should be fine. It's...
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    51 Tele Bass Build

    I'm nearing the completion of a 51 Tele Bass build and this being my first bass build, I've seemed to run into something that I wonder if anyone else has encountered. I'm using an All Parts Body (P/N) #TBBAO. I installed a vintage two saddle bridge on this body and found that although the...
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    The Official telecaster Bass Club Part 2

    What size were the ferrule holes on the body. I measured them on the body I bought at nearly 5/16" and just under 3/8". Did you find this issue too when you installed your ferrules? I'm installing 1/2" in my build and I'm doweling the holes. I bought 5/16" dowels and they are slightly...
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    Installing a P Bass Bridge Cover

    Thank you very much!! Following your instructions I installed it without a glitch. I'm sure glad you're picky!=)
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    Installing a P Bass Bridge Cover

    Hi everyone, I just bought a chrome P Bass bridge cover and want to mount it on my PB. I haven't been able to find any specs for centering and placing it over the bridge. Does it butt up against the string ends? I'm kind of guessing where it goes from looking a pictures but I'd like to get...
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    5 Favorite Bassists?

    My 5 favorite Bass Players are.... 1) Gary Thain 2) Klaus Voormann 3) Carl Radle 4) John Paul Jones 5) Dee Murray
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    Who is your bass Idol?

    Gary Thain without a doubt!:)