The Bass Doc

An official spare part by Fender from some years ago.

One of the washers seems a slightly different size 

Looks like it's sold.

Early version with grooves cut to suit P or J.

5 screws and correct allen key included.

Price includes postage.

SOLD

Fitted once for about an hour before going back to actives

Now sold

I have no idea what happened to the original post as I thought price and location were correctly inserted.

To clarify I'm in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and the price is £65 including UK postage 

38 minutes ago, Damonjames said:

Got any pics of the back mate?

Is this clear for you?

2 minutes ago, The Bass Doc said:

From the first issue active P pickups but as can be seen never been used

2 minutes ago, The Bass Doc said:

From the first issue active P pickups but as can be seen never been used

From the first issue active P pickups but as can be seen never been used

[quote name='BurritoBass' timestamp='1398023393' post='2429684']
The Bass Doc on here can make you a custom one.
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Yes I think he can

I have a template for a Reggie Hamilton pickguard and a supply of tort from which a copy can be made

[quote name='davehux' timestamp='1397654389' post='2426102']


I'm [u]half[/u] tempted to ask for just one of them
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I see what you did there.

Bought one of them there fret bending tools. Lovely job Richard.

Using fingers only up to now has resulted in damage that I can blame for my poor bass playing - but, as one of my bandmates pointed out, I am to bass playing what Eric Pickles is to hang gliding.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1397504003' post='2424636']


So it was like a [url=http://littleguitarworks.com/torzal-natural-twist/]Little Torzal Bass[/url]?
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Yes except not as extreme and the twist was towards the higher string side.

I reckon changes in the drying out of various woods and perhaps improved adhesives will have made the slab board jobs more reliable in modern times.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1397503338' post='2424615']
Does anyone actually have a twisted Fender neck with a slab rosewood board?
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Yep, I had one. Strangely enough, because the string path followed the twist, it didn't affect the playablity.

OK, here goes:-
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The conversation taking place at the time was me pointing out that the polepieces of the pickup on my Stingray were uneven and I was getting loud A and D against quieter E and G. Afterwards he gave me add-on magnets to take away and fit when I got back home and they helped cure the problem.

Just shows Leo didn't mind criticism and I reckon would not particularly join in and bask in the 'Leo got it right first time' debate. He continued to innovate - and, guess what? - his next move to the G&L range saw adjustable pole pieces being used.

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1397501817' post='2424586']
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No doubt someone will be along in a minute with a better explanation.

And no doubt someone will say that one (or the other) sounds different and better, or not.
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The second explanation is the most acceptable imo, particularly as Leo Fender told me himself

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1397499455' post='2424545']
What's the reason for the "veneer" style board? I can't help but think it would have made the production of the neck unnecessarily complicated - something which would have gone agains Leo Fenders philosophy when it came to building musical instruments.
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An explanation (that I think has been aired previously) is that, in the case of some slab boards, occasional twisting occured as a result of the rosewood being a fair thickness tended to dry out at a different rate to the maple whereas in the case of the cambered board it was more of a veneer and did not interact with the maple to the same extent.

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1397295568' post='2422507']

I'll be going through the Pearly Gates playing my RD, ta.
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But as God is actually Leo Fender I don't think you'll be allowed in. Probably best to take your G & L.

Smooth deal on a little preamp. Splendid chap to do business with

I have a template for an OLP 4 so can probably help.

As played by Dexter Redding? (son of Otis Redding and a fine bass player apparently).

....make that two togas please.

Smooth deal on a pickup. Splendid chap to do business with.

Probably the best place to source one of theses would be my spares drawer

I reckon it will be the same size as the screw on Schaller BMLF heads for which I have some spare bits. Do you just need the screw or the washer as well?

PM me some details and I'll sort it out for you.