nut & fingerboard

  1. D

    Groove worn in fretboard

    Hello, New to the forums - thanks for the opportunity to ask some questions. I'm a home recording guitarist that plays just enough bass to get the parts down. Sometime back I purchased a used 2012 Fender fretless Jazz Bass. I've got flatwoulds on it I played with it for a bit then put it up...
  2. Bill Murray

    previous owner used shim?

    I can’t believe I’m just noticing this… but none the less I’ve never had to do this. Why would someone do this? Is it something I should undo or leave alone? anything in particular I should be looking for or analyzing in regards to the neck? ps. This is an Ibanez Ashula.
  3. T

    EBMM Stingray /Nut height question

    It is right where I want it feel-wise. Intonates perfectly at the 12th. But the A and D strings are sharp @ frets 1-3 . Did the flat pencil thing. I see why those notes are sharp now. The string height @nut should be equidistant across the entire nut, correct? How to fix this at *only* the...
  4. S

    ''S'' Shaped Neck Bow

    Hey everyone, I bought a second hand Ashton bass guitar, for about 90$. But when I brought it home It turned out to have a neck bow, which you will see in the picture. I contacted a lot of luthiers and they all offered very high prices. I don't have the necessary tools or any kind of experience...
  5. E

    Music Man Stingray Replacement Nut options?

    Which company makes the most accurate nut for music man stingray basses? Mine just broke and i need a replacement. Or it would be just better to make one from scratch?