[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1494234694' post='3294115']
The [url="http://www.jerzydrozdbasses.com/akcndfr54jdhrei567/Ultimate_Guide_ver100.pdf"]Jerzy Drozd guide[/url] is pretty good.
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[quote name='acidbass' timestamp='1494236314' post='3294133']
I bought a Cruztools Bass Guitar toolkit, which came with a handy guide as well as all the necessary tools referred to therein. One of the best purchases I've made. Only thing missing are radius gauges, which can be had quite cheaply.
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Thanks guys! All useful! Toolkit purchase pending.
[quote name='bassjim' timestamp='1494238652' post='3294151']
I would recommend getting a cheap precision/jazz copy. Take it to bits. rebuild it. Mess with the truss rod. Mess with the bridge. Get to know these components and the limitations, if any, on the cheap bass. You may even find you improve a bass and start to experiment with what works for you. Get your hands dirty and if you break something, no biggie. At least you know how far to bend or turn something before it gets dangerous.
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Great idea! certainly am one for tinkering so I think this will be the first step I take before going 'live' if you like on one of my gigging basses.
More advice and links appreciated!