Evil Undead

[quote name='miles'tone' timestamp='1462221456' post='3041295']
What kind of bass is it, is it a hollow body?
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Solid, fender styley

It's definitely not the tuner. No problem on my other bass.

I should say, just for total clarity, that this isn't a bad bass, it's great, but this issue is really annoying, and there are a couple of other niggles as well (all mentioned above)

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1462219240' post='3041256']
Also, do you trust the tech? Brass nut badly cut perhaps?

Schallers are pretty good btw, doubt it's them.
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The nut height is great. The spacing is an issue (the string spacing at the nut is quite off on the G, by 0.5mm which doesn't sound like a lot but feels like a lot) but can't see that affecting this issue.

I've heard that schallers are good but these feel so... clunky. Not at all like the tuners on my other bass which are nice and smooth, no idea what make they are though. Got a feeling they're Gotoh

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1462218398' post='3041248']
OK, taking a step sideways... what kind of tuner are you using? If it's a headstock tuner, the battery might be on the way out.
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It's a korg pitchblack, fresh battery

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1462218297' post='3041244']


How's the pickup height? So many times I've seen it cause tuning issues when too high.

Is the bridge in the right place for the new neck?
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The pole were only 2mm under the strings on the bridge pickup so I've lowered them to 4mm under and it's definitely helped a little. But lowering them further doesn't seem to help so I've left them at 4mm. I like a nice meaty bridge tone, that might be a bit low for me but there's always the volume knob

I would think the bridge location is fine, the bass was put together by an excellent luthier so can't see that being a problem

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1462211837' post='3041169']
I usually put a tiny blob of lip balm (e.g. Lipsyl) in the nut slots to stop them snagging. Having said that, it does sound like a duff string. Do you use flats by any chance!
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Nope, daddario nickel rounds. Wouldn't lip balm deaden the sound? Already the E string is much deader than the rest even when I just fit new strings. No problem on my other bass with these strings, it's definitely the bass.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1462211565' post='3041165']
Does it have a bolt-on neck? If so check that the screws are done up tight.
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No problem here, all the bolts are nice and snug.

[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1462209881' post='3041145']
A tip that may help; give each string a good press down at the bridge anchoring point to make sure there is a clean angle. Whenever I had had an issue with strings slipping out of tune (if this is strings, of course), doing this sorts it right out.
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I've tried this with the nut and bridge, didn't help, but thanks for the suggestion!

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1462209451' post='3041140']
The usual suspects are:

Duff strings
String windings around the tuning head either crossed over or there's too few winds
Pickup too high so the magnets mess with the vibration
Nut needs some pencil lead in it
Tuners need tightening or the gears have slipped or worn

Good luck, should be fixable with some trial and error and perhaps pro help.
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I tried a different set of the same strings as i always use the same ones, and it's the same with the new ones. I tried the pencil lead but the nut is brass, it doesn't seem to come off when I draw in the slots!

When I had the neck made, I asked for hipshot USA as I had the money for those at the time, but the luthier convinced me to go with schallers and I really don't like them at all so I'm a bit gutted that I paid out for them. I would like to change them but can't afford it right now. I should have stuck to what I wanted

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1462208975' post='3041135']
Are we talking really noticeably out of tune, or just a couple of cents drift on the tuner?
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To me it's noticably out, although the tuner is back and forth all the time, it's hard to tell what's what

[quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1462206991' post='3041112']
Have a read through this. It may help.
[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/204518-help-my-bass-wont-stay-in-tune/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/204518-help-my-bass-wont-stay-in-tune/[/url]
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Thanks, I'll have a look through

[quote name='JoeEvans' timestamp='1462206866' post='3041107']
Tried some different strings?
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I always use the same strings, but I've tried a different pack, same again. This bass doesn't have the original neck on it and it was always a bit annoying tuning-wise but this is something else.

I have this bass that I really like for several reasons - light weight, playability, tone. But something about it drives me absolutely insane to the point I'm considering selling it.

It's an absolute nightmare to tune. I thought it might be my tuner, but my other bass (which is heavy and doesn't quite play as nicely) has not got this issue at all, strike the string, tune it up, 5 seconds work, no problem.

But this one, argh! I strike the string and it's flat, strike again without touching the tuning key and it's bloody sharp, up and down all the time, I turn the key to make the note flatter and tuner reads it going sharper, vice versa. Intonation is just as annoying, and even when I think it's in tune according to 10-15 minutes with the tuner (not even kidding) it still doesn't sound right.

What the hell is wrong with this thing? I don't like the tuners, I already know that much but it's not just them as the note just wavers around without me even moving those.

Waaaaah, does anyone have any ideas?

[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1456751829' post='2991886']


Out of curiosity what did you trade it for?
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Sorry mate I totally missed this. It wasn't a bad bass that I traded it for, but it really wasn't what I was looking for and I never bonded with it. A Warwick corvette standard. I knew as soon as I saw it that I didn't want to go ahead with the trade, but I stupidly felt guilty and didn't want to be uncool and mess the guy around.

Thanks for the input guys, very much appreciated

Hey guys

I've always wanted to learn guitar properly - I play a bit (know the basic chords etc) and have tried a few times to improve but always get a bit frustrated and sell my guitar!

Firstly - do you think at 34 I'm too old to really learn? I know it's much easier to learn an instrument as a kid.

Then, if the general consensus is that maybe I could give it another go, I'd need a guitar! What to get? Definitely electric, preferably hard tail but don't mind a trem (no FR's though, they confuse me!) and something with a nice slim neck. Budget £150 really, happy with new or used.

I've seen the ibanez GSA60 and like the look and sound of that, anyone got experience with those?

Thanks in advance

My two headstocks for your viewing pleasure

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OT but what's the cute little rig?

[quote name='spongebob' timestamp='1459185079' post='3014231']


I've just ordered one of these, Ms. Undead - all thanks to your sound advice!
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Cool, you're gonna love it

I really like my DSL strap. 2.5" wide, leather, padded, was about £35 on eBay

EDIT: this one - http://www.dslstraps.com.au/product/premium-straps/padded-garment-blackblack/

I had one, thought it was okay. Sold it.

Picked up another about five years later, thought it was terrible. Sent it straight back.

If that falls through, I'll take it.

[quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1456325238' post='2987869']
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My new Scott Whitley SWB-1 Just collected - I'll let you know how I get on with it.
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I've been eyeballing these with great interest. Would love to hear more

I'm still gutted about my Ibanez SR505M that I traded (badly) for on here a few years back. Major regrets.

There is, I have one and love it. Worth mentioning that the rock bass short scale corvette body is the same size as the long scale, so if you found a rock bass SS neck you could swap them out