The Official "Show Your Basses" Thread Part 10

[Ben Coffin]

Yeah, Fodera's are much cheaper on Just Strings than when I bought them at the Atlanta Bass Gallery. The cost about as much as Stainless Dunlops on Just Strings.

 

[Kevlar6]

This may sound stupid- but here goes. Do you guys all restring yourself. I am just learning to play nevermind the thought of changing strings.

 

[scHism]

This may sound stupid- but here goes. Do you guys all restring yourself. I am just learning to play nevermind the thought of changing strings.

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[jarrhead]

This may sound stupid- but here goes. Do you guys all restring yourself. I am just learning to play nevermind the thought of changing strings.

Not much to it. Put the strings through the bridge/body, wrap them around the peg (leave it detuned, though) then adjust the action until you don't get any fret buzz. (Just put an allen wrench in the holes and turn.)

Then tune.

 

[CBgaragebassist]

Not much to it. Put the strings through the bridge/body, wrap them around the peg (leave it detuned, though) then adjust the action until you don't get any fret buzz. (Just put an allen wrench in the holes and turn.)

Then tune.

I'd say adjust the truss rod after you've tuned to concert pitch. The strings will affect the neck's curve and if they're not tuned and exerting tension how can you tell where you'd like your action to be?

 

[dreadheadbass]

fresh today just finished putting it together it was originaly black with a white scratchplate

oh and i modded the fender logo to say a rude word hence the yellow splodge

 

[EagleMoon]

I like the pinstripes. Interesting look.

 

[crustychef]

Rock Bass® Corvette $$ Version 2010
This thing is just sick. I like much better than the German $$. Much more clarity.

 

[J. Crawford]

Whoa, thats the new Rockbass?!

 

[crustychef]

OH, indeed

I think Warwick is trying put themselves out of business with these.

 

[necrobot]

My Ibanez 2354B SG, she's had a lot of work done inside and now it sounds great

 

[EagleMoon]

How is the neck on that compared to previous Rockbasses? Doesn't look quite as round.

 

[Robear22]

Robear - beautiful family photo! What kind of bass is the one all the way on the left in the photo? Love the finish.

J responded for me but it is a Brubaker MJX-5 that I upgraded with Bart pickups and an Aguilar OBP-3 preamp. Love it. I have upgraded all of my basses in one way or another.

 

[crustychef]

It feels like a real Warwick. Nice smooth with just enough girth. Not a baseball bat like the old Rockbasses. I recoiled in horror the first time I picked one those up. I was reluctant to try this one out but the owner of BassNW convinced me to try it. I couldn't put it down.

 

[J. Crawford]

Will there be Streamer Rockbass of some sort?

 

[crustychef]

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[necrobot]

What bass is that AaronD??!! (i want it, obviously)

 

[meRTKendrew]

thats sexy.


-RTK

 

[Evil Undead]

Hi TB-

Newb here (both at TB and the Bass). This is my first bass I just got for Xmas. Learning to play now. I know this is nothing compared to most of the pictures on here but I love learning on it.

Quick question--I read on reviews that the stock strings aren't great that a lot of people upgrade right away. Any thoughts on this?

It's a seriously nice bass. Especially for a first bass!

I personally would get the strings changed. But it wouldn't be a bad idea to get it pro set-up tbh... factory set up's usually aren't amazing. You'll notice a difference immediately. Prices for a bass are usually about £45 including new strings.

 

[Evil Undead]

That has to be the single worst piece of advice I have ever seen a foumite give.



Try again.

I'm afraid I agree. Sorry.

This link offers a comprehensive guide to changing strings on a bass
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