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#741
awilkie84 said:
That's how I intonate, too. Open & 12th. I can say without a doubt that I've never had a guitar or bass on my table that hasn't followed the same rule of a progressively longer scale length, though. Each string is always longer than the last.

I wonder if a different method is being used? Maybe the Feiten intonation method?
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I'm not sure, good question....maybe Todd will know the answer to this???
 
#743
awilkie84 said:
The challenge with intonating like this is that you can't ever been in tune on all those frets, unless you use a compensated fret system (a la Dingwall or Novax). Even those only get as close as the scale length allows them. In my experience, you need to pick one and intonate to that. In my case, I intonate to the other instruments in my band (acoustic & electric guitars). Their instruments are set up with the intonation on the 12th.
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There is a lot of variation along the board with each fret, the relief, the action, etc. (you can perform a plek but most shops don't provide this) seems like you will always fight an out of tune situation unless you standardize your method of intonation....I think I'm just talking out of turn and the best thing a person can do is tune and check the 12th then go along the neck and compare a few octaves to find the ones that are out, tunes these and then go back and check your 12th again to see if it's out of tune.
 
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Happy Easter to all in the Club!
 
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Hey guys, besides Pat Wilkins, are there any other reputable refinishers out there? I'm thinking Bahamas Blue for my new natural NS-2J. I always loved that color and this will be the only way I can afford it anytime soon. I saw a Bahama a blue bolt-on with similar quilt on BassCentrals site... 2014 NAMM bass. That's what I'm considering.
 
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#751
ynot12 said:
Hey guys, besides Pat Wilkins, are there any other reputable refinishers out there? I'm thinking Bahamas Blue for my new natural NS-2J. I always loved that color and this will be the only way I can afford it anytime soon. I saw a Bahama a blue bolt-on with similar quilt on BassCentrals site... 2014 NAMM bass. That's what I'm considering.
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Go for it, it will look great!
 
#757
johnsonabq said:
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Stay tuned for more. ;)
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Very NICE Jeff:thumbsup:
awilkie84 said:
The challenge with intonating like this is that you can't ever been in tune on all those frets, unless you use a compensated fret system (a la Dingwall or Novax). Even those only get as close as the scale length allows them. In my experience, you need to pick one and intonate to that. In my case, I intonate to the other instruments in my band (acoustic & electric guitars). Their instruments are set up with the intonation on the 12th.
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That's always a real good thing in a band to make sure your intonation is set the same, I guess...I never gave it thought to tell you the truth. I follow Jimmy's method that's posted on the Spectorbass.com setting your intonation, Link Removed
It has always served me well, so this is what I stick with.
Torn Bassist said:
There is a lot of variation along the board with each fret, the relief, the action, etc. (you can perform a plek but most shops don't provide this) seems like you will always fight an out of tune situation unless you standardize your method of intonation....I think I'm just talking out of turn and the best thing a person can do is tune and check the 12th then go along the neck and compare a few octaves to find the ones that are out, tunes these and then go back and check your 12th again to see if it's out of tune.
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Yep...stick with what works well.
Joeykun said:
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Happy Easter to all in the Club!
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Happy Easter Joey! This is really cool!
ynot12 said:
Hey guys, besides Pat Wilkins, are there any other reputable refinishers out there? I'm thinking Bahamas Blue for my new natural NS-2J. I always loved that color and this will be the only way I can afford it anytime soon. I saw a Bahama a blue bolt-on with similar quilt on BassCentrals site... 2014 NAMM bass. That's what I'm considering.
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You can contact George Felise, he does finishes. He and his brother Greg Felise used to work for Stuart and did the Spector finishes. He's on FaceBook as well. You won't go wrong with Bahama Blue! :) That be stunning on your new NS-2J!
johnsonabq said:
Congrats Trailight!

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YES! Great to hear Omer! :hyper:
bassmanc said:
View attachment 409167 The Spector Bunny came today!!
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Lol That's awesome C!
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Happy Easter Jeff!:cool:
Holdsg said:
Happy Easter Spector Dudes
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Happy Easter!
anton72 said:
Happy Easter friends!
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Happy Easter Anton!
 
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ynot12 said:
Hey guys, besides Pat Wilkins, are there any other reputable refinishers out there? I'm thinking Bahamas Blue for my new natural NS-2J. I always loved that color and this will be the only way I can afford it anytime soon. I saw a Bahama a blue bolt-on with similar quilt on BassCentrals site... 2014 NAMM bass. That's what I'm considering.
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You can try the guy who did mine.Tell him I sent you. [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
 
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