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Truss rod nut too big for headstock hole?

Hi all, I got ahold of some cheap beat up basses I wanted to fix up for fun and give away as starter basses. Started with cleaning and truss...

Thread by: chemicalwill, Mar 27, 2022, 40 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
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Looking for a quick answer- what is this part of the bass called and what is its purpose?

Hey y'all. Just wanted a quick answer as to what this part of the bass was called. It can often be found on the headstock of a MIM Fender, but on...

Thread by: jre5, Feb 26, 2022, 5 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
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Removing Fender logo and paint job from bass headstock

I got myself a second hand Squier VM Jaguar Bass and the last owner painted the headstock, glued a fender logo and varnished it. To be honest I...

Thread by: Ricardo Alves, Feb 21, 2022, 4 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
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Uploaded by: Beej, Jan 16, 2022, 0 comments, in album: Crook 5 String
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Uploaded by: Beej, Jan 16, 2022, 0 comments, in album: Crook 5 String
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Flames on headstock

Uploaded by: FunkHead, Nov 20, 2021, 0 comments, in album: AVRI 57/78 Fretless
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Making a short-scale shorter – inc. 3+1 conversion

So, three years ago I ordered a short-scale P-bass (Harley Benton PB Shorty), strings, shielding foil and vinyl wrap for the pickguard. And took...

Thread by: JPDub, Nov 11, 2021, 2 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
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1978 Headstock, Back

Uploaded by: FunkHead, Nov 2, 2021, 0 comments, in album: AVRI 57/78 Fretless
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1978 Headstock, Front

Uploaded by: FunkHead, Nov 2, 2021, 0 comments, in album: AVRI 57/78 Fretless
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RARE Squier II Precision neck/headstock!!!

Could someone please help me identify what model this neck was originally on from the factory? Indicators suggest that it was assembled in the...

Thread by: scotther8, Aug 9, 2021, 20 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
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Pj mustang headstock

Uploaded by: Meyatch, May 18, 2021, 0 comments, in album: meyatch
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Jazzmaster headstock

Uploaded by: Meyatch, May 18, 2021, 0 comments, in album: meyatch
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Tuning machine ferrules removal

Hey guys/girls, Is there any "other" way to safely remove the ferrules from the headstock other than a mallot and screwdriver ? those things are...

Thread by: madjazzbass, Mar 5, 2021, 10 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
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Uploaded by: Allegrus, Dec 9, 2020, 0 comments, in album: Another build
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Fender Tony Franklin Headstock

Uploaded by: FunkHead, Nov 27, 2020, 0 comments, in album: Gerrys' Basses
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Fender Tony Franklin Headstock

Uploaded by: FunkHead, Nov 27, 2020, 0 comments, in album: Gerrys' Basses
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Fender Tony Franklin Headstock

Uploaded by: FunkHead, Nov 27, 2020, 0 comments, in album: Gerrys' Basses
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Fender MIM mystery headstock hole

I took in this Fender MIM Jazz bass some time ago. I'm not really a long-scale guy, but this one is a gem. It just plays so well compared to a lot...

Thread by: mellowgerman, May 24, 2020, 13 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
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Ibanez ATK300 '96 made in Japan, red metallic

Uploaded by: Dem, Mar 4, 2020, 0 comments, in category: Bass Guitars
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Finish only on face of headstock...

Forgive me if the answer is obvious but how do you do this without getting it on the sides?... Do you tape it off? Is there wax involved? Do you...

Thread by: Claymore, Feb 12, 2020, 9 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
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TB-inspired headstock decals

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Thread by: Claymore, Feb 11, 2020, 60 replies, in forum: Bass Humor & Gig Stories [BG]
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Original and Reissue

A 1976 Precision and a late model MiM "70s" Jazz

Uploaded by: Esteban Garcia, Feb 7, 2020, 0 comments, in album: Bass Guitars
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Need advice on headstock decals...

So I recently removed the gaudy labels on my headstock... read "G&L Tribute Series M-2000 BASS". Way too many words for me... Looked ridiculous...

Thread by: Claymore, Feb 6, 2020, 5 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
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Warwick Corvette $$5 High Gloss Headstock W/Brass Nut.

Uploaded by: FunkHead, Feb 2, 2020, 0 comments, in album: Gerrys' Basses
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How to check for unseen damage?

My dog got a little rambunctious the other day and clipped the side of my bass stand while running in the house. Unfortunately, my Lakland JO fell...

Thread by: Julian Delphiki, Jan 15, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
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'58 clone, headstock, fiesta red, road worn,

Uploaded by: FunkHead, Dec 14, 2019, 0 comments, in album: '58 RoadWorn Clone
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Bass body and headstock templates?

Hello low-end lovers, So I recently decided that I would love to design and build my very first bass. I have already started gathering the...

Thread by: Zumwaloro, Nov 13, 2019, 3 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
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Headstock painting ideas

So, I got a JB, defretted it, added another pickup, did some electronics mods on it, no big stuff. Thing is, I got the itch to do something with...

Thread by: Gothic, Oct 19, 2019, 31 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
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Headstock Veneer

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Uploaded by: Beej, Sep 10, 2019, 0 comments, in album: Vintagey bass build
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Headstock Veneer

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Uploaded by: Beej, Sep 10, 2019, 0 comments, in album: Vintagey bass build
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Headstock PG Veneer

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Uploaded by: Beej, Sep 10, 2019, 0 comments, in album: Vintagey bass build
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NND!!! New neck day? Big Block Precision

Fun little back story... In 2004 I bought my first Fender Precision. It was a 2001 used Mexican P. Nothing special. I gigged with it for a few...

Thread by: MoeTown1986, Sep 6, 2019, 36 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
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Nbd headstock

Uploaded by: Meyatch, Aug 19, 2019, 0 comments, in album: meyatch
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Headstock Shaped and Veneered

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Uploaded by: Beej, Aug 14, 2019, 0 comments, in album: Vintagey bass build
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Headstock Front Laminate

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Uploaded by: Beej, Aug 14, 2019, 0 comments, in album: Vintagey bass build
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Headstock Plugged

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Uploaded by: Beej, Aug 14, 2019, 0 comments, in album: Vintagey bass build
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Uploaded by: JAKeverline, Jul 18, 2019, 0 comments, in album: Build #3: Languedoc Tribute 5 String
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Ibanez 5 string headstock to 6

What would you do? it looks like this: [IMG] one option would be to put another tuning peg at the far end of the bass side, then the strings...

Thread by: bench, May 27, 2019, 23 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
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$25 Beater Bass...help me bring them back to life!

Edit 5/22/19: Public service announcement: If you are reading this with the idea of getting a beater as your first bass and repairing it -- please...

Thread by: lauregami, May 20, 2019, 26 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]

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