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  1. bass_Guest2022
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    Fender 70s Jazz Bass string guide hole drilling template

    Hello, I need help. I've recently bought a Fender Classic Series 70s Jazz Bass neck and realized that there's no templates or tips on how to drill...
    Thread by: bass_Guest2022, Jul 20, 2022, 9 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  2. PlayItAway
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    Bridge holes vs. structural integrity

    This is a specific situation that I'm in, but I think it'd also do well as a general question: Where is the limit to how many bridge holes you...
    Thread by: PlayItAway, Jul 15, 2021, 2 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  3. Jscriv
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    Drilling your own holes

    I'm looking at picking up a body, but I would have to drill my own pickguard and control plate holes. I did this once with a bridge covered and...
    Thread by: Jscriv, Dec 26, 2019, 18 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  4. elarue
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    Bass exercise strategies

    I have a background in music - I have a degree from Berklee (I was a vocal principal, not a bass principal), I've played upright bass in high...
    Thread by: elarue, Aug 17, 2018, 42 replies, in forum: General Instruction [BG]
  5. Jeff Scott
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    Best compact drill driver...

    ...for occasional use? I am thinking Milwaukee, but there are always trade-offs with these things. I am not doing contractor work, just stuff...
    Thread by: Jeff Scott, Aug 11, 2018, 47 replies, in forum: Off Topic [BG]
  6. dregsfan
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    Vix Drill Bit Size ??

    Gonna buy a Vix self centering bit for pickguard screw holes. The holes in the guard is 5/32", and screw size is #4. So far all I've seen does not...
    Thread by: dregsfan, Apr 22, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  7. Ramunetic
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    Is it OK to drill holes through the body?

    I have epi t-bird and I heavily suffer from its neck dive. Me and my friend came up with a crazy modify plan for it... [ATTACH] We are...
    Thread by: Ramunetic, Sep 20, 2017, 24 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  8. Geoff St. Germaine
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    Uploaded by: Geoff St. Germaine, Jul 27, 2017, 0 comments, in album: Condor 5/3
  9. GnarwhalNick
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    Should I use a drill to install my new neck?

    NND? I just got a new neck with a maple fretboard from Fender in the mail last night and I can't wait to put it on my project bass. While the neck...
    Thread by: GnarwhalNick, Apr 6, 2017, 23 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  10. george6772
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    what size of drill bit for Bartolini pickup holes?

    What size of drill bit should I buy in order to drill the holes for the screws to install a set of Bartolini jazz style pickups? The bass body...
    Thread by: george6772, Oct 28, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  11. DaanW
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    Drill press problem

    I have a problem with my drillpress. After turning the drillpress on, the claws of the chuck open up. So I thought the problem was the chuck. I...
    Thread by: DaanW, Oct 2, 2016, 33 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  12. jaybones
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    Broken drill bit in body

    I was deepening one of the PG screw holes to mount a thumb rest on my Affinity P, when the thin drill bit broke off. Not enough sticking out to...
    Thread by: jaybones, Aug 11, 2016, 7 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  13. magic8161
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    What size drill and how?

    I have a old Squier P bass just hanging around the house and I want to put on a set of MIM Pbass tuners that i also have lying around. what size...
    Thread by: magic8161, Jun 16, 2016, 20 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  14. Steve Freides
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    Gadget to change strings w/ electric drill

    Please point me to an online source for the gadget you put in your electric drill to change strings, and also a decent, lightweight electric...
    Thread by: Steve Freides, Mar 20, 2016, 19 replies, in forum: Strings [DB]
  15. tjclem
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    Jet drill press JDP-14M I need a new chuck what should I get?

    I have never had to replace a chuck I don't know the first thing about it. Any help advice?
    Thread by: tjclem, Dec 12, 2015, 20 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  16. Acoustic356
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    Apparently you need a drill press...

    Apparently, you need a drill press if you're going to drill holes for a neck. Some things you've got to learn the hard way...
    Thread by: Acoustic356, Nov 25, 2015, 50 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  17. Tenoke
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    What exercises can you do on Classic guitar that are going to improve your BG playing

    So, I am a fairly new player, and I don't have all that much time to practice on my Thundebird, however we have a Classic guitar at the office....
    Thread by: Tenoke, Oct 21, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
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