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Do you mean "Slim C?" I'm assuming it's slimmer than the "Medium C" but is there a "Thin C" as well?
You're right, it's called a "Slim C". "CLF/G&L 1 5/8" slim C with 9 1/2" radius"
I tend to prefer Jazz (1.5") nut widths but I suspect that a 1 5/8" with a slim C would be equally comfy for me. Uh oh...that L1K might be a calling after all...
I haven't gone that route assuming there wasn't anything lighter than their ultra-lites. Any suggestions?
I was wiping down the new old L1K after this weekend's gig and I just marvel at how clean the finish is for a bass that is almost 40 years old. I really lucked out!
I've been thinking about this, and reckon that the right way to pair a light maple fretboard and Ruby Red Metallic would be (a) black pickguard (b) cream covers for the Dimarzio.
But then it wouldn't be looking like a bass for flats. And, tbh, I can't be bothered
I've been thinking about this, and reckon that the right way to pair a light maple fretboard and Ruby Red Metallic would be (a) black pickguard (b) cream covers for the Dimarzio.
But then it wouldn't be looking like a bass for flats. And, tbh, I can't be bothered
But you've already done the planning in your mind, and that's the hard part, so .....
I like it all except the cream covers. Seems out of place to me. But, it isn't my bass, so...I've been thinking about this, and reckon that the right way to pair a light maple fretboard and Ruby Red Metallic would be (a) black pickguard (b) cream covers for the Dimarzio.
But then it wouldn't be looking like a bass for flats. And, tbh, I can't be bothered
It was this photo that gave me the idea
Like I said, not exactly a look for flats.
I'm with you except the "look for flats". I did not know there was a look for flats. but then again, I put flats on darn near everything.
That one screams flats to me, too. It looks straight out of the '70's when finding PUP covers was a take-what-you-can-get affair, so you'd see things like mismatched cream covers with a black guard.
Isn't it funny how different eyes/brains can see things so differently?
I guess for me cream=Dimarzio, and I'm then picturing the full Dimarzio+Rotosounds personality transplant.
I knew there was a reason I liked Greg. Actually, there are many...
Having a dilemma with my LB-100. I've had it for about 10 years, and the only complaint I have is that I'm lukewarm on the color. But it's fallen down the list of basses that are getting my attention.
I really want a nicer fretless, so part of me is thinking of selling/trading for a fretless.
Part of me wants to try rounds on it.
And when I pull it out, part of me thinks I'm an idiot for even thinking of getting rid of it or changing the strings.
I really want a nicer fretless, so part of me is thinking of selling/trading for a fretless.
Part of me wants to try rounds on it.
And when I pull it out, part of me thinks I'm an idiot for even thinking of getting rid of it or changing the strings.
Well this was a little different. Got this minty Tribute LB-100 the other day, plugged in and got a loud ground buzz. Figured maybe the bridge ground wire need some attention. But no, all grounds showing continuity on the meter. Instead I found a weird wiring job that must have been done at the factory, extra wires going to unusual places that didn't seem to make sense. It allowed the bass to be played but not without a constant loud hum.
We're talking a P bass here, simple as it gets. Solution...gutted all the wiring, tossed the pots and jack (I should have taken a pic first). Installed new CTS stuff with standard P bass wiring. All quiet on the western front now, not even gonna bother shielding it. Bass sounds nice, plays nice, and I like how it looks.
I'll knock down the fretboard edges and install some Hipshot Ultralites. Interestingly the stock Tribute tuners operate smoother than the USA Schallers (at least on all mine), and are tension adjustable too. But...the tapered posts kinda suck, they draw the string leads to the center of the posts, not the bottom where they belong....piss poor break angle on the 3rd string especially, virtually unavoidable. That's my only niggle. Emerald Blue is maybe my fave G&L finish ever.
Oh, and it weighs in a bit under 9 pounds. As I understand it, these tributes can run pretty heavy, so yay.
We're talking a P bass here, simple as it gets. Solution...gutted all the wiring, tossed the pots and jack (I should have taken a pic first). Installed new CTS stuff with standard P bass wiring. All quiet on the western front now, not even gonna bother shielding it. Bass sounds nice, plays nice, and I like how it looks.
I'll knock down the fretboard edges and install some Hipshot Ultralites. Interestingly the stock Tribute tuners operate smoother than the USA Schallers (at least on all mine), and are tension adjustable too. But...the tapered posts kinda suck, they draw the string leads to the center of the posts, not the bottom where they belong....piss poor break angle on the 3rd string especially, virtually unavoidable. That's my only niggle. Emerald Blue is maybe my fave G&L finish ever.
Oh, and it weighs in a bit under 9 pounds. As I understand it, these tributes can run pretty heavy, so yay.
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