Bass problem/modification/repair section

I reckon we should have a new section for the above it would make it easier for folks to find answers to simple problems that have already been remedied and it would be a place for everyone to learn about their instruments.

What do y'all think?

Actually I think there should be a stuck locked thread where admins take our suggestions and add it to one post (starting bit so always people can find their info) people who need the infomation post: I have this problem... in a new thread people reply then summerises and puts into the main thread.

people who have same problem (eg sticker removal) press Ctrl+F type sticker in. and there they have the info. It does mean SMAX and Welshy would have more resposibility, as well.

A bass mod section sounds like a good idea, people can post any changes they've made to their bass (pups etc).

Sounds like a really good idea to me

I think that a stuck tech issue thread is a fantastic Idea.

Yeah a DIY area is a great idea. Things like action adjustment, or even how to change your strings would likely help a lot of new players.

Sounds interesting... Where's Smaz?

I'm here, considering the best way to do it, before submitting my proposal to dman....

Smaz, if you want any help moderatiing it I am willing to help, apart from major fret work I have just about done every repair/mod there is out there on bass guitars. I spend more time pulling basses to bits than playing them

DubHertz wrote:Smaz, if you want any help moderatiing it I am willing to help, apart from major fret work I have just about done every repair/mod there is out there on bass guitars. I spend more time pulling basses to bits than playing them

Fancy De-fretting my Ibanez EDB?

Sounds good, just need to get my old bass back so i can mod it now....

danthewelshy wrote:

DubHertz wrote:Smaz, if you want any help moderatiing it I am willing to help, apart from major fret work I have just about done every repair/mod there is out there on bass guitars. I spend more time pulling basses to bits than playing them

Fancy De-fretting my Ibanez EDB?

I can de-fret it but there would be lots of dips in the fretboard where the frets used to be -

DubHertz wrote:

danthewelshy wrote:

DubHertz wrote:Smaz, if you want any help moderatiing it I am willing to help, apart from major fret work I have just about done every repair/mod there is out there on bass guitars. I spend more time pulling basses to bits than playing them

Fancy De-fretting my Ibanez EDB?

I can de-fret it but there would be lots of dips in the fretboard where the frets used to be -

Dont you just like.. putty it and sand it down? then lower the action? from what I recall reading about like, 9 months ago.

Drakon7 wrote:

DubHertz wrote:

danthewelshy wrote:

DubHertz wrote:Smaz, if you want any help moderatiing it I am willing to help, apart from major fret work I have just about done every repair/mod there is out there on bass guitars. I spend more time pulling basses to bits than playing them

Fancy De-fretting my Ibanez EDB?

I can de-fret it but there would be lots of dips in the fretboard where the frets used to be -

Dont you just like.. putty it and sand it down? then lower the action? from what I recall reading about like, 9 months ago.

pull the frets replace them with veneers sand/shape fingerboard and then oil it ;o

Yeah - its really easy (sarcasm)

Also if you still wish to use roundwound strings you have to coat the entire fingerboard after the fret slot filling/sanding etc as the roundwound strings damage the fretboard. The fretboard is usually coated with an epoxy resin painted on - you need a few coats to do a good lasting job.

If your gonna use flats then this is not necessary.

Anyway this is going off-topic

DubHertz wrote:Yeah - its really easy (sarcasm)

Also if you still wish to use roundwound strings you have to coat the entire fingerboard after the fret slot filling/sanding etc as the roundwound strings damage the fretboard. The fretboard is usually coated with an epoxy resin painted on - you need a few coats to do a good lasting job.

If your gonna use flats then this is not necessary.

Anyway this is going off-topic

& that is why we need the new section

Proposal sent!

Ok, stay tuned folks....

Cheers Smaz