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Danelectro Coral Deluxe Bass project
- Thread starter JIO
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- Jun 30, 2010
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I might get that exact one, hopefully we never play at the same gig
- Jun 30, 2010
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Template, forester bit hole, thread-tap, screw in insert - done
Works like a charm - not two more dowels to grab pg/control-plate screws. Possibly missed since the factory.
Ok, those who have used this bridge - what's up with this? (no space for the string-spool to fit) I have a feeling you'll tell me that I need to put washers under the single connection bolt. If so, that means the bridge makes contact at only 3 small places - really? Talk about a 'floating' bridge...
Works like a charm - not two more dowels to grab pg/control-plate screws. Possibly missed since the factory.
Ok, those who have used this bridge - what's up with this? (no space for the string-spool to fit) I have a feeling you'll tell me that I need to put washers under the single connection bolt. If so, that means the bridge makes contact at only 3 small places - really? Talk about a 'floating' bridge...
- Jun 30, 2010
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- musician/artist/owner - Gildaxe
I might get that exact one, hopefully we never play at the same gig
Hey, matching straps would be cool!
After looking at all the expensive vintage straps - I changed the search words to "woven guitar straps" and way more, way cheaper came up. Of course most were pretty blah, but this one caught my eye. Post a pic of you playing a bass with it when you get it (it's in SJ/CA) and I'll do that with the Coral.
It isn't supposed to be tightened down that far. In other words, if you feel Ike you want that solid connection, you'll have to put washers or spacers between the bridge plate and body to be able to tighten that screw and still maintain that space, but it wasn't designed that way. It's just supposed to float. Besides, once that screw is tight, you'd have a hard time adjusting the two other height screws.
I don't remember what the back screw looks like on mine. I'll take a gander later. I think it's floating as @b/o 402 suggests.
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Ok, I'm starting to understand. It wasn't set-up when I got it and I wasn't familiar with Dano-technology. Adding to that it's been mucked with over time, so the clues for clarity are clouded. I'm getting a handle on what needs to happen to get it playable, so it's a step-by-step now that I'm nearly done with the finishing. Shot satin clear lacquer on the body & neck earlier and it's been out in a partially sunny/breezy day so ideal for curing.
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I have a feeling what I have is an aftermarket repo bridge - it's thick metal and I can't imagine it being bent. I don't think there's a need to create another support for it.
If you have pics I'm interested to see one set up.
This is correct. Look, it seems odd by today's standards of precision engineering, tight tolerances, cnc machining, etc. But it works. Not everything has to be tied up tight! We bass players know that. Danos are more about punch and thump than sustain.
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I considered that at first, but now that I'm understanding the concept (with washers) it isn't necessary. Once I start setting it up I'll have a better idea on what needs to happen.
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Perhaps that bridge-plate is from the later (90's) RI period. Originals AFAIK were a flat piece with slots to catch the spools. Strings are generally about 1/8' or less contact with saddles so I wonder if your bass will sound different with a smaller (narrower) bridge? You'll have to update us once you get a round to it.
@Jisch 's bridge looks like what's on the RI Long Horn with the cast string anchor section.
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Installed the tuners - will still be addressing the (white) DELUXE BASS addition next to the Coral badge later.
The tuners are reverse-wind - one of the last hold-outs in 1968. Fender switched in 1966.
As they would say on the Thunderbird thread - "shoes"
The tuners are reverse-wind - one of the last hold-outs in 1968. Fender switched in 1966.
As they would say on the Thunderbird thread - "shoes"
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