Recent content by Bobbe

Hello! Do you need another compressor? Doesn't the Ampeg SGT-DI do the job? Considering buying one my self. As I can see of the description of the Ampeg has a variable compressor 10:1. Just a thought. Bobbe

Hello! Thanks for answer. I've never heard of Fender Fat Finger before. Googled it. It's worth a try, since they don't require any mods on the bass. Thanks again! Bobbe

Hello! Tanks for reply. I've decided to send the bass to a pro. I've never worked on a neck before other than adjusting the truss rod. I don't want to mess up the neck. I have to practice on an another entry price level bass/beginners bass, first so. Thanks any way. I'll try the aluminum...

Hello! Thanks for input. Sideways string bends? On a fretless? There is no obvious reason why I should do sideways string bends, when playing on my fretless, because it is………a fretless. It is veeeeeeery hard to bend the strings on a fretless because there is no frets the string could glide on...

Hello! There is no backbone in the neck, unfortunately. Action is higher than than I really want. The neck is about absolutely straight, and the string height is about 3,5mm high at "fret" 17. When the fretboard is finished, I will set up the bass again, with lower action.

Hello! Thanks for advice! It seems I have to leave the "lady" to a pro, then. I've very much figured out how to do it, the same way you describe it, but was hoping to avoid removing the nut, but I belive you've right. The nut has to come off, to reach sanding the part of the fretboard nearest...

Hello! Yes, locking tuners. "Invented" by Gutar Workshop in Oslo, Norway. Practical, but not very nice. How ever I ordered the bass to be built on my own specs when I was around 17 -18 years(in 1983-ish, don't remember exactly), and I didn't specific what tuners to mount, so they came with the...

Hello! I don't know of pressure wounds??!! I know someone used before, I don't know if any one use those any more; Half the string was flats(for the fretboard), and half the string was round wound. But I don't like the feel of flats. I also sweat a lot in my hands, and then the strings fast...

Hello! Yeah, I know. Flats are "kinder" to the fretboard, but unfortunately I don't like the sound of them. I will hold on to my Elixir strings.

Hello! Thanks for advice. I'll try light sanding first.

Hello! Yes, there is buzzing going on. Considering wether I should level the fretboard my self or leave it for a pro. -and, yes the bass has been exposed to cold. I live in Northern Norway, north of the arctic circle.

Hello! Those are locking tuners. I don't think any one use them any more. Norwegian "invention" from Guitar Workshop.

Hello! I own a Warmoth 1985 PJ fretless with maple fretboard. As I use round wound strings, the fretboard has become worn, and the bass is buzzing on some notes. What lacquer should I use to repaint the fretboard? Some told me many years ago they used epoxy lacquer. Is that a good idea? As you...

Hello! Thanks a lot! I see that both legs are in contact with the pot cover. I'll see to that. It is possible to shorten the legs? I see that I've exposed too much wire. I'll loosen all and shorten the exposed cable ends. Good idea mounting the pots on a board outside the control cavity. Didn't...

Hello! Good idea with photos!!! Here are some (as you can see, I'm a newbie to soldering): The Bass Overview. As you can see there is little space, and lots of wiring. Tone pot, with cap. White woven - hot, from tip Black woven - ground. Volume bridge Lots of things going on here...