Fender Custom Shop Club

[projectapollo]

Since strings are straight, I am not sure how that could true. Seems like a physics issue. Of course I could be wrong.

Since action is usually measured as string height at the 12th fret - on a compound radius neck, the fretboard will be flatter at the 12th fret and more curved at the first fret. So, if you get the action nice and low on the flatter 12th fret, it will be relatively higher on the E and G strings at the first fret since the board is curving downwards more quickly near the nut. So, saying you can get lower action on a compound board may be true as you move up the frets to the flatter regions of the board. I'm an engineer and making this up as I go, but the physics could help explain this claim.

 

[WallaceSnr]

Since action is usually measured as string height at the 12th fret - on a compound radius neck, the fretboard will be flatter at the 12th fret and more curved at the first fret. So, if you get the action nice and low on the flatter 12th fret, it will be relatively higher on the E and G strings at the first fret since the board is curving downwards more quickly near the nut. So, saying you can get lower action on a compound board may be true as you move up the frets to the flatter regions of the board. I'm an engineer and making this up as I go, but the physics could help explain this claim.

Exactly^
Higher up the neck - The board is closer to the string because the radius is flatter & lower down the neck towards the peg head the string is further away from the string because the board radius is tighter / more acute, more round.

E.g. Put something curved under something flat and the edges are further away. Put something flat under something else flat and the edges are closer together.

 

[davidak]

Anyone used to wax/oil back of their CS relic necks? Seems to be too dry, so I wonder if bit of Lakland recommended Howard wax would be a nice fit..

 

[davidak]

Few outdoor shots of my copper metallic 70' p:

 

[Ace Of Bass]

Anyone used to wax/oil back of their CS relic necks? Seems to be too dry, so I wonder if bit of Lakland recommended Howard wax would be a nice fit..
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I actually had the laquer stripped from my neck to make it more like that..most Lillie less not more, but I’m sure you can use Howard wax to make it a bit slicker..

 

[BassJuju]

I’ve got a La Cabronita Boracho inbound. I know they are rare, probably for more than one reason, but does anyone have any experience with or own one of these FCS Basses?

 

[Pet Sounds]

I’ve got a La Cabronita Boracho inbound. I know they are rare, probably for more than one reason, but does anyone have any experience with or own one of these FCS Basses?

Did you get the one they had at GC Cincinnati? I saw that online. I don't have a Boracho, but a few months ago I got a FCS Proto P-Bass, which I believe has the same (TV Jones) pickup. It's hard to describe tone, but mine is Fender-like but a little more definition than your average P.
Let us know what you think of it!

 

[Pet Sounds]

I see that the Boracho has the Greasebucket circuit, though.

 

[BassJuju]

Did you get the one they had at GC Cincinnati? I saw that online. I don't have a Boracho, but a few months ago I got a FCS Proto P-Bass, which I believe has the same (TV Jones) pickup. It's hard to describe tone, but mine is Fender-like but a little more definition than your average P.
Let us know what you think of it!

Thats the one... I was pretty pleased with and the tone is other worldly. Photos below.

 

[BassJuju]

I have not decided on a name, but I am kind of leaning towards Juanita. Got to get to know her a bit better. I know it isn't everyone's cup of tea, but Im digging it.

 

[Ace Of Bass]

I have not decided on a name, but I am kind of leaning towards Juanita. Got to get to know her a bit better. I know it isn't everyone's cup of tea, but Im digging it.
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That’s funny...I was just sitting here bored and wondering if anyone else here named their basses like I do..

 

[Pet Sounds]

Thats the one... I was pretty pleased with and the tone is other worldly. Photos below.

How would you describe the tone? Interestingly, I got my Proto from the same store. Wonder if they had the same previous owner.

 

[BassJuju]

That’s funny...I was just sitting here bored and wondering if anyone else here named their basses like I do..

oh yes... how boring is it to just call them P-Bass, blue bass...

 

[BassJuju]

How would you describe the tone? Interestingly, I got my Proto from the same store. Wonder if they had the same previous owner.

The tone is like my 51 P, but much more aggressive and barky. The action was super high and there is a lot of relief. I adjusted some of it out, but the neck has to come off to properly set the relief. Even so, I’m going to change the strings first.

Could have been the same owner. I did a little research on the proto-P Basses and they look quite interesting.

 

[Pet Sounds]

The tone is like my 51 P, but much more aggressive and barky. The action was super high and there is a lot of relief. I adjusted some of it out, but the neck has to come off to properly set the relief. Even so, I’m going to change the strings first.

Could have been the same owner. I did a little research on the proto-P Basses and they look quite interesting.

The only reason I thought it might be the same owner is because they're both fairly rare CS basses with Gretsch pickups at the same store within weeks of each other. No way of knowing.
I hope you can get it set up to your liking. Mine has nice low action. It came from the factory with flats, but the previous owner put rounds on it. I'll probably install some Fender flats eventually.

 

[brian579]

Anyone interested? I'm willing to start one ...

My 2008 Custom Classic Jazz...
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I have fallen for this bass big time. I actually haven't seriously checked the TB Classifieds since I got it a week ago!

Want a number? Shall we start a club?

I’m in! My Pino CS bass: unreal bass and possibly the second best P I have played next to my 63.

 

[Rickles]

I’m in! My Pino CS bass: unreal bass and possibly the second best P I have played next to my 63.

I guess all Pinos are CS, but don't forget to show us the back of the headstock.

 

[BassJuju]

The only reason I thought it might be the same owner is because they're both fairly rare CS basses with Gretsch pickups at the same store within weeks of each other. No way of knowing.
I hope you can get it set up to your liking. Mine has nice low action. It came from the factory with flats, but the previous owner put rounds on it. I'll probably install some Fender flats eventually.

I’m sure the setup will go well. Since I got from GC, I want to take it back there for the neck removal/truss rod adjustment at least this time. I plan to change the strings today. Although, your post does bring up an interesting point. I typically prefer flats and had presumed to keep this as rounds, but I wonder what strings it originally had installed. The archive page I’ve found does not list the strings. Does anyone know?

 

[markmck79]

I wonder what strings it originally had installed. The archive page I’ve found does not list the strings. Does anyone know?

My understanding is that unless sped'd otherwise, all FCS basses currently come from the factory with Fender 7250M nickel rounds.

 

[BuddhaofBass]

Here's my contribution to the cause...