RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 (edited) I have just collected my Dean Cabbie bass in bright yellow. (flea bay bargain) I know it needs new strings. I've played it at different times in the office,and briefly at home to test the electrics. Well,everything feels/sounds ok,but there may be a neck issue. (please tell me it's not too serious ) Condition wise,I'd say it's about 9 out of 10. (Slight corrosion at bridge. No dent's/scratches/chips etc.) However,around the 23rd fret the neck seems to be missing glue towards the pickup. The neck looks like it's rising slightly (gap about the size if a 2p coin) Question is, is this seriously damaged ? Or is it a quick fix by mr. repairman? Things to bear in mind are, if it's too costly to fix I won't bother. Also ,as I mentioned above , it plays ok . Please bear in mind,it's a big hollowbody bass.neck thru,not bolt on . Please advise Cheers Edited February 16, 2010 by RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Might be a shim. G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry norton Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Neck Thru on a hollow? Presuming it's a set neck (glued in) there may be a neck angle deliberately set to take account of the arching. Or maybe the neck hasn't been glued in properly. Can you post a couple of pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 Thanks for your replies folks. I will ,at some stage upload a couple of pics. At the moment, my relatively new phone is hopeless with apple macs. So ,when I find my camera, I'll upload. Back to the issue, I think it's a combination of what you've both said. Set/glued neck deliberately (hopefully) det in a certain position, with room for a shim Any more ideas? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 (edited) Well, I managed to track down camera,(and tiny usb lead!!) please advise,if you can I think it looks worse close up,gulp! Edited February 18, 2010 by RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman69 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Im certainly no expert but it looks like its meant to be that way. And you say it plays ok.. if its sounds good too, enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 [quote name='Musicman69' post='750160' date='Feb 18 2010, 08:33 PM']Im certainly no expert but it looks like its meant to be that way. And you say it plays ok.. if its sounds good too, enjoy it![/quote] Hope you're right. (just looks a bit odd I think) Thanks for your kind words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomEndian Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 [quote name='Musicman69' post='750160' date='Feb 18 2010, 08:33 PM']Im certainly no expert but it looks like its meant to be that way.[/quote] I'd agree with that. The fretboard itself looks flat; it's just the bottom edge of the neck that's been kind of chamfered off. Maybe it's supposed to look cool. Give it a couple of years though, and there'll be enough dust in that gap that there won't [b]be[/b] a gap any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 [quote name='BottomEndian' post='750183' date='Feb 18 2010, 08:47 PM']I'd agree with that. The fretboard itself looks flat; it's just the bottom edge of the neck that's been kind of chamfered off. Maybe it's supposed to look cool. Give it a couple of years though, and there'll be enough dust in that gap that there won't [b]be[/b] a gap any more.[/quote] oh, there's dust in there I'm beginning to feel reassured (he says ,crossing his fingers) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 Actually, it does look like neck is a bit f***ed I looked at other ones on the net. Wonder how much I'll get stung for adjustment. It's a 'set neck' . Hopefully ,it's not set too badly. It does need new strings anyway,but I don't really wanna fork out a huge amount for a 'bargain bass'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_C Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) looks like a little like a Hofner/Framus/etc. neck join to me - nothing to worry about at all you can see a gap in this pic too : Edited February 19, 2010 by Paul_C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry norton Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Ahhh yes, that's pretty much the norm for an archtop instrument - it's designed so the fingerboard doesn't damp the vibrations on the top plate. Proceed sir.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 Wow! Thanks again for all your help. I suppose ,when you see something'different' from the norm basswise,you do start to wonder. Must say that I had a result, as I've been looking on 'n' off for sometime . I expect to get some strange looks,and plenty of comments from the band nxt wk. Now to get the new strings sorted.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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