I always disliked the placement of the trem arm on Kahler's guitar tremolos, so I could see how it would be an issue on one of their bass bridges.
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I think I may have a solution. My original idea won't work, because the strings go across the entire length of that area.
But if I make an aluminum plate like this:
I think that may work. I'll have to work on it over the weekend.
The tape seems to have fixed the cutting out issue as well. Played it for about an hour today with no issues. Though for now, I have the tremolo arm off the bass.
As an added note, I have to say that this is my favorite bass of all time. That Carvin neck is just perfect for my hand, wider than a Jazz bass, but still slender enough to be comfy, and the perfect depth. Another added bonus is the body cutouts for the leaves. The area above the pickups make for a perfect thumb rest for playing with my fingers. I'm usually a pick player (chicks with picks - always loved that), but I'm finding a new love for finger play.
Hmm, that sounds kind of creepy
Anyway, my Jetglo Ric is getting jealous, and calling out to me. My Precision has given up, I think.
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something black?
I wear a lot of black, and will continue to do so until they come out with something darker.
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Of all the awesomeness that has been this thread, that quote is far and away the coolest thing anyone, anywhere, at any time has EVER said.
Keep in mind, I've got 24 years split evenly between infantry and military police, so I've heard some awesome quotes in my day.
Thanks
I wish I could take credit for it but I saw it somewhere and wait patiently to use it at opportune moments such as this. I think I saw it on a black t-shirt.
Thanks. I have some of that 1/4" aluminum plate left over from the lower pickup covers. I think that will be beefy enough to fabricate an extension arm. If I can find some time, I'll start on that tomorrow.
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See, this is one of the cool things about designing your own instruments. This may be, in many ways, a Rickenbacker, but it has features no Rickenbacker has. I hope it becomes your signature bass; one that people associate you with. I like your other basses, and builds, but this one is both badass, and dare I say, ladylike. (without being overtly "girly.")
Thank you
JIO said something earlier in the thread about the "gender" of the bass.
I think it's because most people associate darker woods with masculinity, and light wood with femininity? In any event, I'm extremely happy with the way it came out. It's definitely become my "go to" bass.
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Thank you
JIO said something earlier in the thread about the "gender" of the bass.
I think it's because most people associate darker woods with masculinity, and light wood with femininity? In any event, I'm extremely happy with the way it came out. It's definitely become my "go to" bass.
aka, Nexybacker! Actually, I could wax endlessly about how instruments fall into gender camps for a number of reasons - as in, a Fender Jazz was born in the era of Jane Mansfield, Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell, all considered "bombshells" (a war-time handle) and the curvy J was no exception. Bold and sexy w/a lot of chrome - could it be anything but female?
speaking of which…
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aka, Nexybacker! Actually, I could wax endlessly about how instruments fall into gender camps for a number of reasons - as in, a Fender Jazz was born in the era of Jane Mansfield, Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell, all considered "bombshells" (a war-time handle) and the curvy J was no exception. Bold and sexy w/a lot of chrome - could it be anything but female?
speaking of which…
Many people name their cars (and other vehicles, for that matter) with female names. Cars, especially of that era, were bold, sexy, with lots of curves and chrome. So that definitely makes sense. I love that Strat!
Thanks! I'll have to record it through the amp, which really adds quite a bit.
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I would never name my basses a female name ...
The last bass I named was this one here ... THE BLUE BEAST
The last bass I named was this one here ... THE BLUE BEAST
Jeff, I'm really surprised you never hung onto any of your 4003S5's. Musta been the tight spacing at the bridge?
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Ya they were nice basses ... but my 4004 conversions are 2 1/2" at the bridge ...
This was the nicest of the 4003s5 basses ... It was stripped by a previous owner and oil finished. I sanded it down and rounded the edges more and re-oil finished it. I also increased the bridge spacing from 2 1/16" to 2 3/8". It had a great growl. But I got over $3000 for it. I can buy 2 good used 4004s for that price.
