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getting rid of neck dive

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Armacielli

Oct 16, 2008
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#1
my Explorer neck dives.:eek:SURPRISE!

what can I do to get rid of it?
It's already 11lbs, so I can't add weight anywhere
the tuners are kinda set in stone, too
other options?
I've considered moving the strap button onto the neck closer to the heel
 
#3
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Two solutions: the first is the Steinberger Synapse Strap Peg Extender, attached with two screws to the back of the body; the second is a custom-made wood extension attached with a long/thick screw into the usual peg hole. I like the Steinberger one a lot, it's like a miracle cure.
 
#15
I have a low end bass that has a crazy neck dive too. I didn't really mind at first, but lately I noticed that I was correcting by automatically "locking" the bass with my right forearm... and that involves a lot of strain on my wrist :-/ Holding it with the left doesn't work either.

I don't think that a good strap would be enough to correct it completely, it would juste be my t-shirt that slip on my shoulder :-/ (already happened).

I read that the strap extender costs about 100$, which is almost as much as my bass (yeah, I'm a jobless student :-/) and therefor can't be done.

I was thinking about adding a 2nd bottom button (like M0ses suggested), but are there any risk of altering the quality/sound of the bass?
Also, what placement would you suggest to be sure to end with a balanced bass? (any way to try it out befor doing a hole?)
 
#17
Rocky McD said:
Move the strap button on the bottom of the body up about 4 inches. It will not change the tone. also/or put an extension on the upper horn button to get it near or past the 12th fret.
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It's an Explorer, so moving the rear strap button up will only exacerbate the problem. In this case, I'd try moving it DOWN four inches or so. Of course, this might cause the whole body to want to flop forward somewhat.
 
#19
Hello All,
I've posted this strap I made in a few different threads already, but will share again since I believe it is a pretty good solution to the neck dive problem. I have a BC Rich Black Widow 5-string with serious neck dive problems. Left to it's own devices the bass will just hang with the headstock pointed towards the floor. I tried a slider strap that goes over both shoulders, but it would eventually slide it's way sideways again (I like to play the bass in more of a vertical position). So I came up with this and it is amazingly comfortable and I can let go of the bass completely and it stays put:
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You can see more detailed pics here:
http://s902.photobucket.com/albums/ac229/doublegstrap/Butchers Harness Bass Strap/

I plan on making another one that's more tame that I can wear out in public while not playing in the Metal band...
 

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