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  1. Hellzero
    A true pro luthier (but those doing what is mentioned after are quite rare, sadly) will always make a frets dressing or fingerboard dressing under simulated strings tension, which is the only way to have a perfect neck allowing deliriously low action. That's also why the Plek machine gives such awesome results...
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    As it's buzzing at the higher frets, it may have the typical Fender neck heel raising. A luthier will fix in no time.
  3. Hellzero
    BEADGCFA# yourself !
  4. Hellzero
    Got some pliers, got some old credit cards, got some super glue, got some boat varnish ? Go on, Jaco only needed these.
  5. Hellzero
    Calling @Dad3353 !
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    😉
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    6.35mm action at the 12th fret from the fingerboard means a real 5mm action at the 12th fret !?! 😱 We have to reconsider what a high action is and start talking in centimetres... Did Fender supply the arrows too, back in the mid 50's ?
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    Action depends very much on the quality of the frets fitting and dressing, quality of neck craftsmanship and the way you play. I have some basses with action going lower than 1mm at 12th fret under the E string without any buzzing, but those are fantastic luthiers masterpieces. My go to action goes from 1.5mm under the G string at 12th fret to 2mm under the E string at 12th fret. Then I lower this until the buzzing appears, if needed. That said a perfect nut height is also mandatory. I firstly set the relief to my taste (almost flat these days), then put all strings at exactly 1.5mm (use a 1.5mm Allen key to make the measurement as it's easier than a ruler) under themselves and the fret at the 12th position (also working for fretless) and then, starting from the highest string, I simply raise each saddle screw from 1/4 turn compared to the previous one, this way the strings follow the new neck radius and you'll go progressively from 1.5mm to 2mm. 😉 So D string saddle : + 1/4 turn. A string : + 1/2 turn. E string : + 3/4 turn (B string : + 1 full turn. C string : - 1/4 turn). That said a P-Bass sounds better with a higher action and pickup lowered compared to a J-Bass.
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    I understand totally the cautionary attitude, but after having set up really thousands of instruments, I never had a single problem with even two complete turns of the nut of a truss rod (tensioning it, not releasing the tension, of course). But, as there's always a but, I always sense the pressure and tension when doing this. If it becomes hard or starts making weird noises, I always stop and if it's a single action truss rod, before any attempt, I always put some graphite grease on the thread. That said, I've seen a luthier breaking a trussrod before my eyes by applying too much strength when it became harder to turn. Sh*t happens. In fact the truss rod almost always breaks at the thread, which is the most fragile place.
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    Removing the neck each time you need to adjust the truss rod means modifying the tension in the neck twice, so it's the most inaccurate way to do, for sure. The quarter turn a time then waiting a day and start again is a big myth, you can set up your truss rod immediately to the desired tension if it turns easily. I would do two things if I were you. First : remove the nut of the truss rod and put some graphite grease on the truss rod thread to allow it to move flawlessly. Second : go to a luthier and ask him to make an access to the truss rod (a little routing) at the heel end of the body. And you can set up your truss rod at the strings tension, there's no need to slack the strings before doing that as it will modify the overall neck tension and getting the issues you mention.
  11. Hellzero
    Same as @Frank Blank, I sold my two TC Electronic PolyTune Clip tuners when I bought my Peterson StroboClip HD clip on tuner. I senses the low B of my sixer EUB without any issue and is so precise. I also use the hyper super accurate Peterson StroboStomp HD in my small pedalboard or for setting up instruments.
  12. Hellzero
    You've found the perfect anti-guitarist amp : don't change a thing !
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    Fixed for you.
  14. Hellzero
    I can confirm that the easiest mass production necks to play are certainly Ibanez. So worth try some. The standard gauge on electric guitars is 10~46 (some call it medium or regular), so starting with this gauge or something close on an acoustic guitar is a good start. The Martin strings are really good for the price. Check the M170 set (10~47 which is considered extra light for acoustic guitars). And congratulations for starting playing a new instrument !
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    Aren't the pickups from Nordstrand ? No need for an upgrade there...
  16. Hellzero
    Mum Cooks Well.
  17. Hellzero
    Jimmy Lipstick and the Hairdressers.
  18. Hellzero
    The Old Farting Vegans.
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    Delay and the Teddy Bears.
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    The Bathroom Warriors.
  21. Hellzero
    It's a wonderful piece of cocobolo, in fact. 😉
  22. Hellzero
    Thought I did... Done now. 😉
  23. Hellzero
    Due to the Covid-19 situation and severe back problems (67% officially disabled because of it) plus right shoulder injury (non-operable capsulitis from which, after more than 3 years, I will never fully recover), I'm selling all my basses over 4 kilos and also the ones I'm not really using as well as some stuff I don't use. I've also considerably lowered the price for a quick sale. Relic Shell Pink Non FENDER Fretless Jazz Bas with WARMOTH P-Bass roasted maple neck and rounded edges thick pau ferro fingerboard. Think Limelight, Nash or Stevie-G. ABSOLUTELY NO TRADES ! NON NEGOTIABLE PRICE AS IT'S SOLD CHEAPER THAN THE SUM OF THE PARTS ! Asking price including shipping fully insured with tracking number to your place in these European countries (ask for other countries) : Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France (excluding French overseas departments and territories), Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Monaco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom : £649 GBP !!! Shipping to United Kingdom is, of course, possible, but with an extra customs fee (VAT + other taxes + courier fee), because U.K. is now outside EEC. In fully working condition and in excellent overall condition, except, of course, the relic job. Here are the specifications : Body : great quality light ash body (maybe Northwest or the likes, but not Chinese crap) with a simulated shrunk tortoise pickguard Neck : Warmoth P-Bass (43mm nut) one piece roasted maple, satin finish Fingerboard : rounded edges thick pau ferro (almost unmarked) Fretless : 20 positions with white side dots Headstock : 4 in line Fender shape Pickups : ToneRider Jazz Plus TRJ1 set in 60's position Controls : volume, volume, tone (TAD Mustard capacitor 22nF) Tuners : Kluson Vintage MF4LN Bridge : Schaller 3D-4 (heavier than any Bad*ss, great sustain guaranteed) Strings spacing at bridge : 20 mm Nut : white Corian Strings spacing at nut : 11 mm Knobs : Sivcak Sadowsky-like Scale : 34 inches Hardware colour : chrome Truss rod : one double action with stiffening steel rods Finish : relic shell pink Land of craftsmanship : worldwide Serial number : 62188 (fake number) Year : 2021 Weight : 4.200 kilos Action : from 1.5 mm under the G string to 2 mm under the E string at 12th position (can even go lower, but was perfect for me) Will come with a brand new Ritter RGS7-B gig bag. Non-smoking environment as usual. I'm only selling this bass because I'm thinning down the herd for the reasons mentioned above and that I also bought a new digital hybrid piano... 🤦‍♂️ The bass has been fully set up professionally. It is fitted with a brand new set of Ernie Ball Super Slinky nickel strings (45 - 65 - 85 - 105) that really deserve the bass. The sound is as good as any Custom Shop Fender without having to sell the house and it's sold lower than parts cost. This bass is dead silent thanks to a perfect copper shielding and the amazing ToneRider Jazz Plus pickups, even if they are single coil pickups. Loads of mwah when needed, terrific tone control thanks to the PIO capacitor. You simply won't be disappointed and with the repro decals, it really looks like the real deal and sounds even better. What you see is what you get ! Look at the photos taken under different angles to see the real condition, which is relic (even the front logo). Here is the link to the 21 photos in high resolution and the Excel pricing file : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1b7XXeUBa325eyy_DZyv4F9VI5TmfsJqK?usp=sharing Don't hesitate to ask for more.
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    Urm, urm, it was 3 years ago !!!
  25. Hellzero
    Indeed, and it was still made by Michael Tobias himself, but it's a bit tricky, even if Michael says these were his golden days with a dream team in a dream facility and certainly the best Tobias basses ever made. If I were you I would change the title and description accordingly, so nobody could "sue" you, even if we are all very reasonable and well educated Europeans. 😉
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