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I've been trying to work out a bassline, but it's hard to play above the 17th or 19th fret on the G string. Even after a fret polish, and set-up....

Rare 24 Fret version Sadowsky RV5. More streamlined J-body with deeper cutaways for upper access; same renowned Sadowsky tone. Take a look at that...

Nice 22 fret neck from a Dean Playmate bass complete with tuners. Frets are in good shape and have no sharp edges. Width at nut is 1.5 inches....

Hey. As I mentioned in the title I only have fret buzz on D string on my MIM j bass. It starts on the third fret and goes to the 11th fret. Is it...

I recently changed strings for my Yamaha TRBX505 and since then I've been getting buzz from 5th and 6th fret on the low B string. I tune to drop A...

The E string on my 4-string jazz-necked bass has suddenly become more difficult to fret at the first fret, and only the first fret. There seems to...

Ok i have 2 frets that need leveling on my p bass. What the easiest way to do it? I want to try it myself . I can do the easy set up stuff but...

[ATTACH] Does anyone know where I could buy one of these, or a luthier/custom shop that could/would be willing to make it? [ATTACH]

Obviously, a zero fret is in constant contact with the strings, far more than any other fret. Does it make any sense to use SS for the zero fret...

Hi there. I've got a '75 Precision Bass that's got a persistent buzzing at the 12 fret for the A and E strings. I like my action low. I can...

I'm sold on the smaller frets on a bass but I've never used or played them on a zero fret bass neck. I'm spec'ing out a semi-custom order and...

So i have a P bass that has fret buzz on the 4th fret of the D string only. The other strings all play fine in the same position. Cant figure out...

The last four frets on my 24 fret guitar play better since I halfway scalloped them. I didn't go any further because it wasn't coming out as...

Hi everybody! I'm at my first build and I'm not sure about the saw to buy for making the fret slots. I can not try it because I have to buy it...

Got this in a trade deal from latinbass (link below). This thread includes the stock pic from the Sadowsky site. Pics I took are attached below....

Used StewMac fret crowning file. Handle, medium burr and small burr included. Well used but still life left. $22 shipped, PayPal.

hey all have some fretting hand pain in an off spot. Back of my wrist. See attached Wondering if its happened to anyone else? Or if anyone has...

These pickguards, fit the 24 fret 5 string BassMods. I paid a whopping $112 with shipping from PickGuardian. I reciently sold the bass so I have...

I started playing bass few weeks ago and I tried jaco right hand technic which placing thumb on jazz magnetic but my fingers are short and it...

I'm good with general set ups and wood working, but I have not done fret stuff. I bought a very cheap 70s Hondo P bass that I actually like a lot....

Both my p and jazz are having issues from the 3rd fret up to the nut. I guess it's possibly a weather issue, not sure. They were fine but we've...

I have a 2005 Music Man Stingray 5 string cherry burst finish white pickguard maple fretboard (made in San Louis Obispo, California). Good ol USA...

Hey Folks, Does anyone know of a jig (DIY), or simple tool that allows one to get the fret ends perfectly rounded (or ovaled)? A few basses I've...

Size S for 4 or 5 stringers. 2 of them as pictured, never used or even removed from card. Price includes shipping to the CONUS. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

Been playing for 40yrs and recently i've started to get a sharp stabbing pain on my fret hand index finger after playing for approx 15-30mins. It...

This is my own design Fret Leveling Jig. No string tension simulation "yet" but might add that later. What do you think??[ATTACH][ATTACH] [ATTACH]

The fret lines on a cheap fretless J I own are a white plastic and I was thinking about possibly removing them for something a bit more...

Simple question. Anyone use both? Question being... are the little grooves the exact same size? As in... will the LMI template work with the...

A great bass that's just not getting any playing time and I need to move some gear out. No trades of any kind. The bass is in excellent condition...

I need to get some lemon oil to put on the fret board of one of my basses. What kind of lemon oil do I need to get?

I`m tossing around the idea of getting a fanned fret 5 string. From what I`ve seen in videos, both sound and look good. I once owned a Dingwall...

Hello colleagues, Just saw that Cort launched a new model, single cut with fanned fret system, the model is called A5 Plus SCFF. Since I'm a fan...

I am in the process of fixing up an old P Bass copy. I did something silly and cut out the nut on the neck to fit some extra thick gauge...

That's it, what the title says. I wanted to tune up and adjust the string leangth yesterday and discovered that harmonics on my ninth fret are...

I am in the process of putting together a build and basing it off of a 61 jazz and my Warwick. I preface the following with that I generally can...

*Rare* Nice 1/2 gaurd for a Sadowsky Modern. I got it with a bass and never mounted it. The bass is gone so I can only show a picture of the...

Hey guys, My bass, that I bought second hand, has an issue where the A string has a lower volume than the other strings when fretted. Also has...

I found a luthier about an hour away from me who will crown and level the frets, install a new nut (I'm providing the blank), and setup my bass...

Hi all. As a laymen how do I know if my bass needs dressing, level, pleking etc.? I have an old Peavey Foundation V and a Spector Legend 5 I just...