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Home Setup (desperate)

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MikeyFingers

Aug 1, 2005
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Long Island, NY
#1
My Ibanez has become very messed up lately. The neck is very warped, the intonation terrible, the action is way too high etc. Basically, it needs a setup very badly. The problem is, I'm broke. I have no job right now and when I do get a job, there's more important things that need money first. Can anyone here give me step-by-step instructions on how to setup my bass? I have a full set of allen keys and a pretty good variety of tools so I think I have everything I need, if not just let me know.

PS--I know it's kinda risky to attempt it myself, but I have no choice. I need this bass functional again in the next 2 weeks for a gig oppurtunity with my friends band. Right now, I'm willing to take the risk. If anything goes wrong, I can replace/repair anything I need later on. But right now, I'm desperate and I NEED to get this bass working again.
 
#4
MikeyFingers said:
wow. That's a lot more in depth then I thought it would be. I don't think I have all of those tools either. Still, thanks for the link. I'm gonna have to get what I need (which is only 2-3 things on the list) and do it. Thanks a lot sean, this helps a lot.
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You don't need the peg winder. The feelers are dirt cheap, maybe $2. The 6" ruler, maybe also called a machinists rule or pocket ruler, is about $5 for a decent one. You probably have everything else.

Both the feelers and the ruler should be available at any good automotive shop.
 
#5
For the feelers, would a sparkplug gapper work? I'm not sure what a "feeler" is, but the sparkplug gapper seems like it might work depending on what I need it for. It's a round piece of metal, the side of it slowly goes from very thin to wide, all less then maybe 3 mm.
 
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MikeyFingers said:
For the feelers, would a sparkplug gapper work? I'm not sure what a "feeler" is, but the sparkplug gapper seems like it might work depending on what I need it for. It's a round piece of metal, the side of it slowly goes from very thin to wide, all less then maybe 3 mm.
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Here is an example of feeler guages: Invalid Link Removed.

I have one of the sparkplug gappers like you have and it won't work in for bass setup :(
 
#7
OK, that's still good. I have an Autozone and a Pepboys local, so I know I'll be able to get those. I think that's all I need, except maybe a ruler, not sure if I still have one. I'll get this stuff, do what I can, and let you guys know what happens in a day or 2. Thanks for all the help!
 

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