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As the title suggests, the "frettin' be gone now" so now comes the fun part of planning the next steps, how to do them and what to expect in the way of issues. Do know that I have to file the nut, but will wait until the fretboard is sanded so I can get a few measurements to know how much needs...

Hey guys, been busy playing, but came across one of my "lost" bass guitars, an LTD Jazz. Last year, was thinking about buying a Fretless, but with the re-discovery of this guitar, I think I'd rather have a luthier take a look at it, as it always had a wonderful sound. Any ideas of cost for such...

As the title indicates, there seems to be at least one cheap fretless (Glarry) on the market or I could build my own fretless neck from a "sacrifice" guitar. Having never built a neck, I suspect this would be, ah, challenging, but I would pick up more skills in the process. Pros, Cons...

Got a wild hair, you know where, great start for a song. Anywho, plenty of confusing info on what type of guitar has more strain on the neck owing to the strings. Logically, it should be the 6 string Guitar, more strings than a 4 or 5 string Bass. So, my question is: If I'm building a 5 string...

First, I do all my own work on my guitars. Have above listed guitar, which I really enjoy playing except: 1) Never can seem to get correct relief on the neck, nor does it seem to stay in adjustment. I'm afraid I know what this means. 2) Any ideas on where to place the bottom strap mounting...

Quickie question on said instrument in title: I'm assuming (yes, know what that means) that the strings for these guitars are all going to be wound with the standard 6 string ball ends. Not looking to go above .072 for E/B string.

I tried to find a thread, I'm sure it's out there, just couldn't find it. Having never played a 6 string, I went from Bassoon to Bass, seemed like a logical choice LOL. Couldn't afford the coin for the Bassoon and cheap basses were all I could afford. Besides, Chris Squire was and really still...

Hey guys and gals, I just picked up an RB850 and got say, love everything about it, except there seems to be very little variance across the tone, pickup and volume controls. Yes, the first thing I did was put a fresh battery in it. Is this how this Bass is (doubtful, my other Ibanez Basses...

Hey guys and gals, I just picked up an RB850 and got say, love everything about it, except there seems to be very little variance across the tone, pickup and volume controls. Yes, the first thing I did was put a fresh battery in it. Is this how this Bass is (doubtful, my other Ibanez Basses...

Are there exercises/devices/techniques out there that will help me quit trying to bury the strings into my fretboard? I KNOW if I get a lighter left hand approach developed, my speed will go up exponentially. Any ideas?

Does anyone know of a manufacturer that makes Pressure Wound strings for the Medium Scale bass, like the Ibanez Mezzo? You guys are great, so my thanks beforehand as I know I'll get replies.

Most of you probably don't know, but I suffered a very bad injury to my left hand and arm about 10 years ago. While the dexterity in my hand has returned, I've struggled with speed and accuracy since this happened. Until the other day, quite by accident, I noticed if I held the bass much more...

This might actually be fun, got a bit of a head scratcher. This is a fairly cool song, but can't find any information on the song or band. Anyone have any clues as to who it is?

I've had my Ibanez Mikro 4 and 5 string Basses for about a year and have been modifying away at them, here's what I've found/purchased/done/ to date: HAVE INSTALLED/TRIED Strings Mikro GHS Boomers roundwound, set no. 3135 short scale (32.75 yes, they fit) light gauge 45-95 GHS Boomers...

Ok, I think I have adjusted this thing (Ibanez Mikro 4 string, fitted with an EMG PJ-HZ setup) to within an inch of it's life, yet when I go bright on tone, I still get the clank. And by bright on the tone I mean anything over half of my tone adjustment. So I'm thinking I've got the wrong...

First off, I play aggressively, mainly because I either get into the music or I don't play it. When I set the tone to ring rather than be fuzzy and I play my usual style of fingering the Bass, I get a popping sound, that I really don't care for. Any ideas? Is my attack too forceful? Am I not...

Hey to all, I've looked around at the forums, but have found the question I'm going to ask. I did see where some have modified their Mikros by shortening the screw for adjusting the bridge seats and that might be my only answer, but you guys have tons of knowledge, so I'm hoping to tap...