It's the same number backwards.
We lefty's look at things differently, I reckon.
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We lefty's look at things differently, I reckon.
I bought my Longhorn a couple of years ago new.There's a "truss rod" cover on the headstock but underneath it doesn't appear to be an adjustment rod.Is this the said aluminum stability rod ?
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This is what the twin-beam steel rods look like (inset inside of the cavities) - you'd have to remove the neck to confirm.
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What are some best practices for straightening bridge plates? My usual method is taping coins and clamping between pieces of wood to create a back bend that flattens under string tension. However, something went wonky on my DC bass project:
*ENHANCE*
The G string side now bends down and the rosewood saddle can't make full contact with the plate. The string now sounds more dead than the others, no matter what string I use. Any thoughts on how to fix this using basic tools? (I have no fancy presses or anything like that.)
*ENHANCE*
The G string side now bends down and the rosewood saddle can't make full contact with the plate. The string now sounds more dead than the others, no matter what string I use. Any thoughts on how to fix this using basic tools? (I have no fancy presses or anything like that.)
Use that screw to raise the bridge high enough that you get a good break-angle on the G string then take some files and sandpaper to the rest of the bridge to adjust as necessary.
My solution was to trash that and replace it with an adjustable/intonable one. I never liked the "vintage correct" version as I find the soft wood sucks tone and sustain.
My solution was to trash that and replace it with an adjustable/intonable one. I never liked the "vintage correct" version as I find the soft wood sucks tone and sustain.
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Just recently got this 2018 Dead On '58 Longhorn in black. My buddy bought it new, played it for a couple years, and decided to sell it (with a hard case). After playing it (unplugged) for about 20 seconds, I had to have it.
It's strung with LaBella DTB Dano flats. I removed the pickguard, replaced the knobs with black concentrics, installed Schaller Straplocks (with an upper horn button relocation) and replaced the jack with a proper Switchcraft #11. It plays and sounds soooo good! I also have a matching black 1998 '56 U2 guitar, which was influential in purchasing this. I also really dig the independent VT/VT system. I keep both pickups up full volume to get the series push, but roll the tone all the way off on the bridge pickup to keep the high cut at bay. Really cool sounding this way.
But... this traces back to my very first bass.
Not so short history...
Back in 1982, I traded my Maestro FZ-1S Fuzz Tone to a friend for his Copperburst '63 Longhorn with the original cardboard case and thin leather strap. We traded because the fuzz was gifted to me by my older sister's boyfriend a couple years earlier, and the bass (and a Univox U1246 head/U1205 2x12" cab) was given to my friend when his church decided to get rid of some gear they had. We both played guitar, the trade fodder was free to us. He needed a fuzz (I had already procured and preferred a MXR Distortion + at this point) and I wanted a bass. He threw out the offer to trade the Dano for the fuzz, and I happily accepted.
It needed an E string. Living in a very small town, pre internet, made it difficult to find such unique strings. I went to the local mom and pop and got the thickest string I could find with a small guitar ball end. It was a Gibson .072". It worked OK! I eventually got my 2nd bass (an Electra Westone X630B) a year later and the Dano mostly sat unplayed, as long scale "typical" basses became the norm for me.
One Friday night after Thanksgiving in the mid 90s, I was visiting my hometown and ran into my friend. He mentioned that the Dano was worth some money, I mentioned that the Maestro Fuzz was worth some money, too. It seemed he may have wanted to trade back. I didn't. No biggie, it was left at that. I sold the Longhorn in 2001. Regretted the sale in 2003. I had somewhat regretted getting rid of the Maestro, too. Oh well...
At the time, the 63 Longhorn was a quirky bass that had minimal utility. Now, this '18 Longhorn is also niche, but I have use for it, as my tool box of basses is much bigger now. It's perfect for complimenting my Foundation (with flats) in my CAN tribute, as this Longhorn has that cool, short scale thump that was often used when Holger wasn't using a Jazz Bass.
Just recently got this 2018 Dead On '58 Longhorn in black. My buddy bought it new, played it for a couple years, and decided to sell it (with a hard case). After playing it (unplugged) for about 20 seconds, I had to have it.
It's strung with LaBella DTB Dano flats. I removed the pickguard, replaced the knobs with black concentrics, installed Schaller Straplocks (with an upper horn button relocation) and replaced the jack with a proper Switchcraft #11. It plays and sounds soooo good! I also have a matching black 1998 '56 U2 guitar, which was influential in purchasing this. I also really dig the independent VT/VT system. I keep both pickups up full volume to get the series push, but roll the tone all the way off on the bridge pickup to keep the high cut at bay. Really cool sounding this way.
But... this traces back to my very first bass.
Not so short history...
Back in 1982, I traded my Maestro FZ-1S Fuzz Tone to a friend for his Copperburst '63 Longhorn with the original cardboard case and thin leather strap. We traded because the fuzz was gifted to me by my older sister's boyfriend a couple years earlier, and the bass (and a Univox U1246 head/U1205 2x12" cab) was given to my friend when his church decided to get rid of some gear they had. We both played guitar, the trade fodder was free to us. He needed a fuzz (I had already procured and preferred a MXR Distortion + at this point) and I wanted a bass. He threw out the offer to trade the Dano for the fuzz, and I happily accepted.
It needed an E string. Living in a very small town, pre internet, made it difficult to find such unique strings. I went to the local mom and pop and got the thickest string I could find with a small guitar ball end. It was a Gibson .072". It worked OK! I eventually got my 2nd bass (an Electra Westone X630B) a year later and the Dano mostly sat unplayed, as long scale "typical" basses became the norm for me.
One Friday night after Thanksgiving in the mid 90s, I was visiting my hometown and ran into my friend. He mentioned that the Dano was worth some money, I mentioned that the Maestro Fuzz was worth some money, too. It seemed he may have wanted to trade back. I didn't. No biggie, it was left at that. I sold the Longhorn in 2001. Regretted the sale in 2003. I had somewhat regretted getting rid of the Maestro, too. Oh well...
At the time, the 63 Longhorn was a quirky bass that had minimal utility. Now, this '18 Longhorn is also niche, but I have use for it, as my tool box of basses is much bigger now. It's perfect for complimenting my Foundation (with flats) in my CAN tribute, as this Longhorn has that cool, short scale thump that was often used when Holger wasn't using a Jazz Bass.
Have some small pieces of walnut lying around, so I decided to make new walnut volume knobs for my longhorn. They feel way more solid than the cheap plastic ones and look nicer too. I think I’m gonna attempt to make the tone pointer knobs next. What do you think?
I think they look great, not much more can be said
Agreed!I think they look great, not much more can be said
[QUOTE="My solution was to trash that and replace it with an adjustable/intonable one. I never liked the "vintage correct" version as I find the soft wood sucks tone and sustain.[/QUOTE]
Some find that they prefer the woodier thump from the popsicle stick bridge.
I certainly do , and replaced my adjustable metal bridge on my short scale DC with one.
Some find that they prefer the woodier thump from the popsicle stick bridge.
I certainly do , and replaced my adjustable metal bridge on my short scale DC with one.
Definitely an improvement.Love my L.H. but I would like a more classy look like you've provided or just conventional knobs at least.
