JC bass opinions?

[Jaymac89]

Hey all. So i have a gold top JC with Labella deep talking flats on her. Absolutely love this bass, especially in the tone department. Wanted some opinions however on some hardware upgrades.

I know its been discussed here plenty. Before buying mine about 6 years ago i did my research and discovered the bridge pulling out issue. Bought anyway. I don't gig. Just write and record or jam with friends. And even that has slowed down a bit, though i am currently looking to set up a recording project. Anyway, to the point...i have not had any issues with the bridge. Yet. It is pulling out slightly and has been for awhile. But it hadn't gotten worse. Just sort of stays where it is, which is fine by me. Since it hadn't been a major issue do you guys think i should leave it or do you still think it's worth replacing? Or glueing down?

Also how easy is it to change out? I'm very handy (HVAC mechanic) but iv never done any mods on a bass and feel hesitant. I'm sure i could do it, but if i fudged up my baby i would not be happy.

So put yourself in my shoes. Leave it? Glue it? Replace it?

 

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If you glue it, be careful not to get glue on the ground wire connection on the stud closest to the controls.

 

[96tbird]

The single front pin should be set higher than the back two to prevent them levering out. So after you set height using the back two, raise the front so the entire plate is slightly tilted down toward the rear. This changes the vector of string force more on the rear pins I just turn the front up until resistance is felt indicating the rear loops are jamming in the bolt slots.

You should tap the inserts back down first though. To protect the inserts Find a bolt of the same thread as the inserts, wind it in til it stops and tap on the head of the bolt until the insert is in place. Be gentle. One side of each insert sits proud of the top because of the curved body.