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Precision neck ... Suggestions

#64
ilansgroove said:
Thanks ...

Well , I did use google ... Did check things out just before ordering the hipshot tuners to fit the neck holes .... Ended up drilling anyway ... So I'm either stupid or something went wrong somewhere LOL
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Sorry, I didn't mean to be condescending, just friendly banter... Apologies. :-)

Tuner ferrules have always been an issue for me as well. Usually they are too small. I just discovered that best bass gear sells ferrules in different sizes.
 
#67
bdplaid said:
Sorry, I didn't mean to be condescending, just friendly banter... Apologies. :)

Tuner ferrules have always been an issue for me as well. Usually they are too small. I just discovered that best bass gear sells ferrules in different sizes.
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LOL

Don't worry about it , I didn't take it that way ....
I normally react the same - "just google it " hehehehehehhehehe
 
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#70
ilansgroove said:
Thanks for whoever mentioned USA CUSTOM GUITARS ...

Their explanation page is just great ... Gonna sit down and read through all that info
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And I recommend calling and having a conversation with the owner Tommy. He's a great guy, and if you tell him your goals and what you're doing, he can make great suggestions. The USACG 5-string neck I got from them is light as a feather and solid as a rock. FWIW, they used to be employees at Warmoth, and for some reason broke away. USACG is easily as good, but as I said earlier, the necks require a bit more work to get them playable - such as a nut install and possibly fret leveling. But highly recommended.
 
#71
ilansgroove said:
You asked ... I answered ... Then I had to check ..... Did a simulation on warmoth's site , came up with a 500$+ body ..... Can't afford it yet , but now it is stuck in my head !!!! G.A.S
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The in-stock P-bass bodies that are color-finished are around $300. The ones without finish are around $180. And then is the screaming deal section.... Personally I wouldn't pay $500 for a body, but I'm happy to hit it with Minwax or lacquer from a rattle can and be done with it.
 
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Mantis Tobaggan said:
When you replace the body, will you reassemble the squier from all the things you replaced?
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I'm hoping to sell them before .... I did a little package of the pickups and wiring + tuners + strap holders+ bridge for 60€ (I'm in Paris France) hoping someone will want to experiment or need the replacement ... When I'll get a new neck, I'll mount the old tuners on the old one and add it to the package for an extra 20€-30€ , maybe it will be more interesting then ;)
 
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Mantis Tobaggan said:
When you replace the body, will you reassemble the squier from all the things you replaced?
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And on that note, I'm thinking of putting together a fretless P from scratch (rosewood unlined board and natural finish which is hard to find and expensive if you want Fender on the headstock). Really must stop thinking about it and start looking out suppliers. Of course I could buy another P and turn it into what I want but I don't want a pile of left-over parts...
 
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Do Squier stock pickups have a brass plate underneath them? I ask because the Squier P bass I bought used came with pickups that have the plate and also removable covers..was wondering if the last owner changed them..
 

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