Fender Precision Bass – Setup

I often get asked if I can set up a Bass guitar.  The simple answer is yes, there’s no real difference. Some of the numbers may be a little different but the principles are exactly the same.  It’s the same 5 point setup…. No.1  The neck relief. By adjusting the truss-rod. No.2  The action at […]

Fender Precision Bass – Setup

Another stunning new Fender, just needs a tweek here and there to get it playing at its best. While I was at it I tidied up some of the plastic film left on the pick-guard..   The only way to get it all is to take the knobs off. On with the setup the neck […]

Fender Jazz Bass – New heads and setup

Nice Bass, rather worn machine heads though.  Managed to get a rather nice new set from Axesrus to exactly fit the old holes.All that’s needed is a good cleanup….and a lick of oil…Followed by a standard 5 point setup.. No.1 The neck set, starting with it as flat as possible…by adjusting the truss-rod.No.2 the action […]

Ibanez Bass – tidy up

Another great Bass.  Seen some action so needs a bit of a tidy up.  It would be a shame to do too much though, it’s got it’s age and use written all over it.  Something I hate are the new “Road Worn” guitars but this one’s got that way from use. There were some black […]