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Hey CO peeps, I live in the Springs and need to find a luthier who isn't terrified of active electronics or more than 4 strings. I just need the...

Anybody out there know the specs/measurements for Les Claypool's Pachyderm bass? Thanks.

Recently came upon a nice fender mim p bass replacement body for a new bass build project. However, i just realized theres no truss rod adjustment...

Greetings! My father is an accomplished woodworker but he's never built a guitar body before. I'm sure he could figure it out, but I need to help...

TLDR: would la bella deep talking flats work for a multiscale? listed tensions and string scales below: G string: .052 - Scale 33” D string: .073...

I need help from Talkbass haven’t posted in years and years. I recently moved and during the move my crappy Chinese plywood bass had the neck...

[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Can someone help me identify the maker and potential price for my Romanian Solid body bass? I am based in...

Last year I made arrangements for my favorite luthier in Europe to build me a custom guitar. It was in his queue and he had received the box of...

Hi, I have been looking out for bow recently and I came to realize that I don’t know what makers to look for. I also don’t have a lot of time to...

Hello, I’m just a tad OCD when it comes to my basses and I was wondering if anyone could tell me whether this is a sign of the frets sprouting?...

I'm planning to visit NY soon from the Caribbean and I was wondering where I could go to get my Wyn Bass checked up on. Electronics and set up...

Need Help Identifying this bass, recently had a family member pass, and took over his large collection of basses and guitars. This is the only...

Hello, I have an idea about some unique work I would like done to a neck. I am looking for suggestions on luthiers who may be able to do this...

Hi folks, a friend of mine bought a jazz bass and gave me to set-up it; when I disassembled it, I found, on the neck cavity, the inscription...

More car repairs have necessitated the sale of my last piece of valuable gear. This is an incredible Andrew Drake Custom bass; it was even his...

Let me start out by saying I have no affiliation with Walter Bass Co, I'm just trying to express how impressed I am with the work being done by a...

Heya! I’m wondering if anyone knows a good luthier out in the SD area or who is one and willing to pick up some side work? Thanks TB!

Heya! I’m wondering if anyone knows a good luthier out in the SD area or who is one and willing to pick up some side work? Thanks TB!

Hey TB members in the GTA Toronto, Ontario area..... I have an old precision bass I want the body refinished...can anyone recommend a luthier or...

Hi everyone, was hoping someone could have some insight on this. I'm receiving a fretless neck in the coming months from a Warmoth build. The...

Hi all..I need help locating a very good guitar electronics tech to help me diagnose and repair a possible grounding issue with a Serek bass I...

[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Matz Jazzmaster 4-string Bass Truly one-of-a-kind – hand-crafted by...

I bought this Jazz Bass body on Reverb from a ‘reputable’ seller. I had to relocate the neck plate screw holes, then the bridge, and now I think...

I've been making my second bass. It has american maple thru neck, mahogany wings and rosewood fretboard. I've modeled it a bit after Les Claypools...

Hello people, I'm looking for information on a specific matter, a little while ago I bought a double bass online from Romania to here in Chile, it...

I am currently trying to improve this plan for my next bass build. It’s based on a CB bass but I want it to be more unique. If one of you guys...

Sent this to my builder friend, figured you all might be interested. Pretty interesting stuff! Rare hardwoods with no deforestation may be...

[ATTACH] Hi, I've got a few tools I want to sell altogether, most were bought from StewMac. Most of these are brand new, I was going to open a...

Im looking into getting a custom bass and I have come across a lot of Brazilian luthiers that seem to be priced way lower than local options and...

Hi guys, I’ll try to be precise about the issue and the measurements. The issue: buzzing from 8th-7th fret. The action is high. current...

Hello. Toying with the idea of reducing my "herd" of electric bass body blanks. Sorry, not too familiar with Talk Bass posting protocol. I am...

Looking at a franken-bronco build and researching dimensions. Ive seen threads put the neck heel width at 2.289 in, and i just wanted to confirm...

I wanted to share my recent experience and thank the bass community at large for this forum and the wealth of contributions I’ve found here. I’m a...

There's a local luthier where I live who shares my passion for the strange and unique. While this took a while to complete, it was well worth the...

A friend of mine gave me this 70s era jazz bass for me to own and restore to playing order. It's got all sorts of problems, but it has a body and...

This is a one off custom built P Bass It is stunning well balanced and a pleasure to play !!! It was crafted buy a local Luthier to fender specs...

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...

Hello everybody. I bought a really nice used American standard Fender Dimension V. I have a strange neck and fretboard problem. The first problem...

Hello I recently bought an Ibanez TMB100 and I am looking to converting it to a fretless bass. I don't have a fret puller right now and I was...

Hi all, First I know this can get political… please if that’s your point move along and do not post. My goal here is absolute positivity and...