Repairs and Technical

11,609 topics in this forum

1. Active vs Passive Basses

   By HughRichardson, July 19, 2019
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   • Chewie
   • August 1, 2019

2. Midget badge orientation

   By alexclaber, October 16, 2009
   • 22 replies
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   • TimR
   • October 18, 2009

3. Stoopid truss rods.

   By Evil Undead, October 14, 2012
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   • V4lve
   • October 16, 2012

4. Speakon socket problem

   By musicbassman, June 30, 2022
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   • lemmywinks
   • July 25, 2022

5. footswitches

   By john_the_bass, June 14, 2007
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   • john_the_bass
   • June 15, 2007

6. Low mass bridge / dense body

   By bloke_zero, November 3, 2020
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   • bloke_zero
   • November 6, 2020

7. Valve amp tone question

   By OldGit, April 24, 2010
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   • OldGit
   • April 30, 2010

8. Colour opinions wanted - repair or strip??

   By carlsim, August 24, 2022
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   • carlsim
   • August 31, 2022

9. Truss rod tightens but neck doesn't move

   By MoonBassAlpha, January 8, 2024
   • 22 replies
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   • MoonBassAlpha
   • January 13, 2024

10. Are barrel jack sockets inherently problematic?

    By Random Guitarist, December 15, 2022
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    • basstone
    • December 20, 2022

11. Precision neck relief

    By DirkThrust, November 9, 2008
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    • El_JimBob
    • November 18, 2008

12. String cutting tool?

    By Martin E, December 8, 2022
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    • NickA
    • December 12, 2022

13. Rattling open string and odd harmonic sound?

    By iBudd, October 31, 2011
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    • iBudd
    • November 3, 2011

14. Strap button screw loosening off ?

    By dmccombe7, October 24, 2017
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    • Adethefade
    • February 11, 2018

15. Wiring a basic preamp, noob needs advice.

    By lemmywinks, February 5, 2014
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    • lemmywinks
    • February 14, 2014

16. Angry young man 1 - 0 Yamaha RBX170

    By JohnFitzgerald, October 18, 2011
    • 22 replies
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    • JohnFitzgerald
    • October 30, 2011

17. Changing Pots on a Semi - Any Tips or Hacks?

    By Obrienp, October 2, 2024
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    • Obrienp
    • November 16, 2024

18. Intonation issues

    By LowMoFo, May 25, 2019
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    • Mottlefeeder
    • June 25, 2019

19. Replacement Bridge with high saddles

    By BigRedX, May 16, 2014
    • 22 replies
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    • BigRedX
    • June 10, 2014

20. Blend only works on one pickup

    By Greggo, October 11, 2015
    • 22 replies
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    • Greggo
    • November 13, 2015

21. HELP-my bass action is really high and the truss rod won't turn

    By Cadenclarkson, June 25, 2023
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    • Andyjr1515
    • July 6, 2023

22. Dremels / Rotary Tools

    By therealting, July 2, 2020
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    • Cuzzie
    • July 4, 2020

23. Really basic beginner's question

    By REDLAWMAN, December 3, 2011
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    • brensabre79
    • December 22, 2011

24. Nut slotting files

    By Rexel Matador, January 13, 2020
    • 22 replies
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    • lownote
    • January 17, 2020

25. Fender Precision Lyte Tone

    By Sharkfinger, October 8, 2014
    • 22 replies
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    • Musky
    • November 24, 2014