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    Battery drainage active Bass

    Trace the "+" lead from the batteries and find where it is shorting to ground. There should be no exposed conductor. The place where the 2...
    Post by: claudel, Oct 1, 2022 at 8:49 AM in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
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    What was the most inspiring instrument you have ever played?

    [ATTACH] Probably this one. Jan '55. I was second owner. Either that one or P Bass #0374 which was stolen from my van, NY 1970. Both were...
    Post by: claudel, Oct 1, 2022 at 8:39 AM in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
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    How to lower saddles on a 74 Precision Bass

    WD-40 Good for getting gum out of hair! "WD" = "Water Displacement"
    Post by: claudel, Sep 30, 2022 at 11:08 AM in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
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    Recommendation for single T-bird pickup

    Drop him an email and ask. He's semi-retired but still winding multicoils & Aria replacements I believe. I'm not sure what his turnaround is....
    Post by: claudel, Sep 25, 2022 in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
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    Recommendation for single T-bird pickup

    Rautia Multicoil!
    Post by: claudel, Sep 25, 2022 in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
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    Source for oddball stacked pot knobs?

    This one has 1/4" lower & 3/16" upper 004-9411-KIT Fender Concentric Stack Knob Set F/ Deluxe Jazz Bass for sale online | eBay might be able to...
    Post by: claudel, Sep 25, 2022 in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
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    fretless conversion - matching wood

    I have one in process. No pix yet... Skilled luthier should be able to color match the filler strips to the existing board. Sanding the existing...
    Post by: claudel, Sep 24, 2022 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Ever profited from a mod?

    Always wanted a Bugeye with a Mazda rotary engine.
    Post by: claudel, Sep 24, 2022 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Newtone Strings

    "The Diamond Bass strings are an excellent quality string, featuring outstanding sustain together with long life. These strings have been designed...
    Post by: claudel, Sep 23, 2022 in forum: Strings [BG]
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    First time DIY Refret -- How do I know when the fret slots are clean?

    Magnifying glass?
    Post by: claudel, Sep 21, 2022 in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
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    Basses from Japan- often different than models in the US?

    My lotto bass would be an Atlansia
    Post by: claudel, Sep 20, 2022 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Basses from Japan- often different than models in the US?

    Shipping costs seem to have soared recently ( doubled? ), but there are lots of cool basses available...
    Post by: claudel, Sep 19, 2022 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    strings for vintage gibson EB-0

    My first bass was an EB-0 It came with flats and I played it that way for a few years I remember when I discovered round wounds. I had no idea...
    Post by: claudel, Sep 18, 2022 in forum: Strings [BG]
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    Cases or Gig Bags for Short Scale Bass?

    I bought one of these (45") and it's a pretty nice soft case. Seems sturdy and well constructed. No internal storage, large outer pouch. My...
    Post by: claudel, Sep 18, 2022 in forum: Accessories [BG]
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    Onboard transformer for passive bass secret sauce?

    Maybe something like this? ( with XLR <> 1/4" F adapter ) https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/accessories/a85f?variant=A85F I used something...
    Post by: claudel, Sep 17, 2022 in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]