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I'm probably recording on Friday night. We'll be trying the DI+miced amp and cab thing in our rehearsal space (Sunn 300T and Epifani UL410). If I'm still not happy with the tone, some changes will be incoming...
Miced cabs can be an issue, especially when they build nests or chew through the wires. Of course bass cabs are tastier.
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IvanBassist
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Hi Sheldon, and thanks for the suggestion.
I did it but it nothing changed unfortunately.
Gave a second 1/8 turn and still no effect - except that now the action is also starting to be just a tad too high for my taste.
Any advice on what to do next ?
Keeping in mind that it's difficult to find a qualified tech in the area, so if it's something I can do/test myself it's infinitely better
put something under the E and A string, between nut and string. To simulate a not-so-deeply cut nut slot... a tiny piece of business card or whatever should do. If the buzzing disappears, you need a new nut.
Hi Sheldon, and thanks for the suggestion.
I did it but it nothing changed unfortunately.
Gave a second 1/8 turn and still no effect - except that now the action is also starting to be just a tad too high for my taste.
Any advice on what to do next ?
Keeping in mind that it's difficult to find a qualified tech in the area, so if it's something I can do/test myself it's infinitely better
a common fix for a low nut slot is to put down a tiny drop of super glue and then sprinkle on a little baking soda.
I guess they look about the same, but frankly it's so tiny that I would not trust my (aging) eyes on this.
Is there an easy way to measure it ?
Maybe plastigauge or something ?
Did that already, and yes the buzz disappears.
Yeah well the nut is new because the bass is new, but sure I could try and avoid any cyanoacrylate dropping on my wenge fingerboard ..
Jeez, dude, mistakes happen. And you can put a little masking tape or blue painters tape on the fingerboard so you don’t get glue anywhere but the nut.I guess they look about the same, but frankly it's so tiny that I would not trust my (aging) eyes on this.
Is there an easy way to measure it ?
Maybe plastigauge or something ?
Did that already, and yes the buzz disappears.
Yeah well the nut is new because the bass is new, but sure I could try and avoid any cyanoacrylate dropping on my wenge fingerboard ..
Another option (less susceptible to string wear and also less danger from CA drips) is to remove the nut and build up a couple thin layers of superglue on the underside of the E/A end.
Basically a permanent, paper-thin shim.
I’d agree that it stinks to need this on a new bass, but this issue probably didn’t show up until you got the bass and set it up to your liking; the issue probably didn’t present itself with more relief in the neck and the bridge saddles set higher.
I also like a really easy-playing bass, so I’ve run into the same several times - but generally coming from the other side (the nut needed to be filed lower)
Basically a permanent, paper-thin shim.
I’d agree that it stinks to need this on a new bass, but this issue probably didn’t show up until you got the bass and set it up to your liking; the issue probably didn’t present itself with more relief in the neck and the bridge saddles set higher.
I also like a really easy-playing bass, so I’ve run into the same several times - but generally coming from the other side (the nut needed to be filed lower)
I guess they look about the same, but frankly it's so tiny that I would not trust my (aging) eyes on this.
Is there an easy way to measure it ?
Maybe plastigauge or something ?
Did that already, and yes the buzz disappears.
Yeah well the nut is new because the bass is new, but sure I could try and avoid any cyanoacrylate dropping on my wenge fingerboard ..
Dingwall Guitars on Instagram: “@jacobumansky acob Umansky test drives the new D-Roc Custom and shares his thoughts. Song Tittle"Leave No Stone" by @aaronintervals”
I say 100% jokingly - but somebody ought to tell Jacob to try letting the D-Roc hang lower
he's driving a Lamborghini at the speed limit!
I say 100% jokingly - but somebody ought to tell Jacob to try letting the D-Roc hang lower
he's driving a Lamborghini at the speed limit!
I liked position 3 - middle the best.Dingwall Guitars on Instagram: “@jacobumansky acob Umansky test drives the new D-Roc Custom and shares his thoughts. Song Tittle"Leave No Stone" by @aaronintervals”
I say 100% jokingly - but somebody ought to tell Jacob to try letting the D-Roc hang lower
Cool lookin bass....I assume he plays it like that for hand ergonomics and less strain(?)
Regardless ...great video. Thx for sharing
Hello fellow Dingwallers. I’m thinking about doing the 6 way rotary mod on my 3X Sklar. I vaguely remember seeing a drawing in the forum. Anyone know where I could find it? Thanks AJ
I guess they look about the same, but frankly it's so tiny that I would not trust my (aging) eyes on this.
Is there an easy way to measure it ?
Maybe plastigauge or something ?
Did that already, and yes the buzz disappears.
Yeah well the nut is new because the bass is new, but sure I could try and avoid any cyanoacrylate dropping on my wenge fingerboard ..
Plastigauge is an interesting idea. We've not tried it. The tolerance over the 1st fret when fretted at the 2nd is .005" to .008". Just to make sure. When you re-strung the bass, did you install Dingwall strings?
Per Don Knuth. Beware of bugs in the above diagram. I have only proved it correct, not tried it. (Although I believe someone did a few days ago)
