far0n Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 There's a tiny hole in the back of my G&L ASAT where the neck plate is. I've realised after much head scratching that it's a little hex key that shims the bolt on neck from outside the socket. Absolutely outstanding idea. Shame I had to take the neck off to find out ! I've not seen this on a bass before, should really be more common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rich Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 3 bolt Fenders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far0n Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 [quote name='Fat Rich' timestamp='1347719899' post='1804331'] 3 bolt Fenders? [/quote] So that's where Leo stole his own idea from !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rich Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Just looked at some G&L images and they look pretty similar. There was a thread on here about the MicroTilt system a while ago: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/182882-fender-3-bolt-neck-and-micro-tilt-adjustment-evil-or-genius/page__hl__micro%20tilt"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/182882-fender-3-bolt-neck-and-micro-tilt-adjustment-evil-or-genius/page__hl__micro%20tilt[/url] They were frowned on because the necks weren't always held in place properly on some 70s Fenders, my feeling is that it was more to do with the sloppy neck pockets due to worn out templates. I've a 74 Jazz which is rock solid and has a tight neck pocket, and a 78 with a comedy neck pocket, the neck moves about fairly easily if you knock it. Setting the tilt of a neck isn't something that needs regular adjustment so maybe the Micro Tilt is an over engineered solution, four bolts and bit of sandpaper / veneer seems to work well enough for most people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerstodge Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Aha.. So thats what that is on my '78 jazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I like them, I think on a well made bass they are a big plus- very easy to use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommorichards Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Pre EB musicman have that too. Another Leo project..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brensabre79 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Yep Fender, Musicman and G&L all pretty much the same. I have to say though I don't think the 3 bolt system is as solid as 4 - maybe thats why they all went back to 4 in the 80s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstrike Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 The Fender ones were rubbish. IIRC, the G&L ones are quite good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Creates space between neck and heel. Not a great idea apart from action adjust. Tonally not on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 My 75ri has it and it's a great addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brensabre79 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 [quote name='lettsguitars' timestamp='1347887166' post='1806124'] Creates space between neck and heel. Not a great idea apart from action adjust. Tonally not on. [/quote] I concur Mr Letts. I took mine out of my Sabre and the sustain improved dramatically, the previous owner had cranked it right up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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