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  1. wold

    What do the numbers mean?

    Easy enough to find what the year of production is. My Fender MIA P-bass was put together in 2011, I get that. But what do the rest of the numbers mean?
  2. wold

    Too old to take a chance

    Can't haul big heavy stuff around anymore. So I have a question. Do you think there would be a problem matching up a Trace Elliot ELF with a Phil Jones C27 cab?
  3. wold

    How to get the spec sheet?

    Came across a Yamaha BBN4F3.serial# QM27011. I'm looking for info\specs. The Yamaha website has proven difficult. Any help out there? I like this bass. Kind of a learner for going full out fretless. The first markers seem a rarity.
  4. wold

    Yamaha bassists?

    can someone point me towards the proper thread?
  5. wold

    "MOSRITE" hollow body

    The thread is supposed to say"MOSRITE" not misfits Anybody have any idea on how to adjust the string heights on one of these. It's old as the hill but it needs to be pressed into service by this coming Monday night. ANY HELP OUT THERE?
  6. wold

    In a tight spot

    I've been trying to get a straight answer on what size ball end allen wrench I need to turn the truss rod on a 2011 MIA Fender P-Bass. Such a tight spot to get in.
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    Any such thing?

    Is there any such thing as a direct drop in set of upgraded pups for a Junior Jet II? I plan on changing out the bridge and tuners so I figured I might as well Shoot from the hip and gut it all together in search of I'm not sure what.
  8. wold

    Uncharted mod territory...at least for me

    I could use some help from you guys. Thoughts on replacing the stock bridge on a new Fender Aero Jazz. I know the smoked chrome looks great but setting the intonation was just to much of a pita. Must be the radius or something. The adjustment screws won't seat properly. The bridge mount seems to...
  9. wold

    Any data out there

    Are there any hard numbers out there that would give percentages for (average) yearly sales of bass guitars by scale length? Maybe even what totals might be out there? Guesses even?
  10. wold

    Long scale strings on short scale bass?

    What are the pros and cons?
  11. wold

    Butt splice it?

    Gonna swap out a pup. Not changing any pots. Why not butt splice it and shrink wrap it?
  12. wold

    Possible to explain to a dolt?

    I would really love to get an explanation in non technical terms of how a electric bass guitar works. From the pluck of the string to the input of a bass amp. Any takers?
  13. wold

    Testing a tone pot?

    I think the tone pot on my American Standard P-bass is not right. How do I test the output?
  14. wold

    String through body hurts?

    Now that I finally have a string through bass does it hurt to use flat wounds through or should they be top loaded?
  15. wold

    American Precision Bass PG color

    The Fender specs for the 2012 P bass I have says that the pg color sold on the three color sun burst (700) was brown shell. Was it the dark brown or the kind of lighter reddish brown? Both are available The previous owner installed a metallic 57 style. I'm trying to get back to the original...
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    Finding my Fender P model

    I just picked up an American Fender P-bass. First thing I want to do is change the pick guard. That's when my education started. It's a 2011 with a 10 hole guard but I'm seeing that there are variables. Is it possible to find out the exact model type from the serial number?
  17. wold

    Heel

    I'm wondering about repairing the piece of binding material at the base of the neck on my 1972 Guild Starfire1 bass. What would be entailed? I'm not a Luthier by any stretch. The material is cracked and turning to powder. Is this an easy job for a pro?
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    Guild Humbuckers somebody must know something

    Is the 1974 Guild Jetstar neck pup any different from the 1972 Guild Star fire 1 pup? I cannot find any info at all. Please help me if you may be able to shed some light on this. Thanks
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    1972 Guild Starfire 1 Bass pickup ?

    Is the 1974 Guild Jetstar bass Humbucker neck pickup the same as the 1972 Starfire? Same size? will the chrome cover come off and fit on a 72 Starfire 1?