Emails? I'm new to paypal, but I meant like two bank accounts on one paypal account.
Enjoy the benefits of a premium membership!
Upgrade Account
-
TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
Join free Log in
Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.
Stoner/Doom Bassists Thread 29: "Please Huff Responsibly"
- Thread starter Ancient Tone
- Start date
Emails? I'm new to paypal, but I meant like two bank accounts on one paypal account.
It depends. If it's still boxed , I think it's ok. I use the flat rate padded envelopes a lot for small stuff, but it's always boxed first. You can save some cash by doing it that way. For more pricey stuff (or bigger things) flat rate boxes.
Any of you Rick owners want a 4003 treble bezel? I have an extra from the green rick. They sell new for $40 shipped. This one is new and I'll give it to you for $30!
It almost doesn't matter how it sounds....
They built another one. Someone should grab this.
Invalid Link Removed
They built another one. Someone should grab this.
Invalid Link Removed
So yesterday I took the neck off of my Epi T-bird to shim it and found... a shim! A piece of sandpaper was stuck pretty much centered between the 4 screws. I pulled that and put a piece of business card near the back of the neck pocket (as per the website that Laz linked). It's made an improvement, not quite as much as I'd like but it's better. I'm just going to have to get used to higher action on this bass I guess.
I've heard that it's somewhat common to find shims from the factory, has anyone else had this happen? Isn't this an indicator of poor build quality? I'm kind of pissed about it. I know that's an Epi and I shouldn't expect superior build quality but still, this thing is only two years old, truss rod is maxed, bridge is lowered as far as it will go and I can't shim it anymore so I'm stuck with action that I'm not happy with. And I imagine it will only get worse with time. This is the only bass that I've ever bought new and now I'm regretting it.
What's making it extra ****** is the fact that it sounds AMAZING.
I've heard that it's somewhat common to find shims from the factory, has anyone else had this happen? Isn't this an indicator of poor build quality? I'm kind of pissed about it. I know that's an Epi and I shouldn't expect superior build quality but still, this thing is only two years old, truss rod is maxed, bridge is lowered as far as it will go and I can't shim it anymore so I'm stuck with action that I'm not happy with. And I imagine it will only get worse with time. This is the only bass that I've ever bought new and now I'm regretting it.
What's making it extra ****** is the fact that it sounds AMAZING.
So you're trying to lower your bridge saddles but they are still bottoming out? Why can't you thicken the shim?
Bridge saddles are lowered already. I've tried putting thicker shims, or adding a second thinner shim but all this seems to do is make the action higher. A single layer helps, two layers gets me right back where I started for some reason.
I hate those 3 point bridges. Worse design then a Ric bridge. You almost have to luck into a Gibson that plays awesome before you buy because making it right seems impossible, IMO 
A second shim makes the action higher near the neck joint? That makes zero sense if you think about it. You're raising the fretboard near the neck join, but the body/saddle isn't going anywhere. The only thing that should happen is your action goes down. Do you have some weird **** going on with your neck curve?
I hate those 3 point bridges. Worse design then a Ric bridge. You almost have to luck into a Gibson that plays awesome before you buy because making it right seems impossible, IMO
Oh right, forgot it has one of those dumb bridges. Maybe you should get a Hipshot for Epiphones and see if it solves your problems? 30 day return policy via GC. Might seem like an expensive investment for an Epiphone, but if you think the bass sounds great, it seems like a small price to pay for it to play properly, no? The Hipshot will likely have more vertical travel for the saddles, so you may be able to get proper action with it. What does your neck look like right now?
It seemed like Gibson might start doing it right in the late 60's early 70's but then the 3 point bridge happened 
It doesn't make sense, I was sitting there staring at it trying to figure out what the **** happened. I took a closer look and yeah, the neck is still slightly curved. I'm just going to look for a replacement neck, or maybe make it a fenderbird. Or get something else entirely.
It seemed like Gibson might start doing it right in the late 60's early 70's but then the 3 point bridge happened
You mean the company that, after 50 years, still sells $2500 guitars with neck dive? =P
