dystrust
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Re: New Bass Day, The Final Chapter
Looks fine and the seller is in the US, so I'd say go for it.
Looks fine and the seller is in the US, so I'd say go for it.
New Bass Day, The Final Chapter
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Kais
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Re: New Bass Day, The Final Chapter
Nice recommendation Dave, and everyone else. Ordered the gotoh
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dg27
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Re: New Bass Day, The Final Chapter
Looks legit, but for my money I usually go with a reputable dealer:
http://www.warmoth.com/-P138.aspx
For ten bucks I like the peace of mind.
Looks legit, but for my money I usually go with a reputable dealer:
http://www.warmoth.com/-P138.aspx
For ten bucks I like the peace of mind.
Kais
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Re: New Bass Day, The Final Chapter
Thanks buddy, I think the eBay one is legit but I understand what you mean. Wish it was a string thru body
Kais
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Re: New Bass Day, The Final Chapter
crap just realized the gotoh bridge I ordered from the link above is literally just the bridge nothing else. Will the stock screws I have now fit properly? And do I need any other mounting items?
Also, I hope the gotoh doesn't mess up my string height....
crap just realized the gotoh bridge I ordered from the link above is literally just the bridge nothing else. Will the stock screws I have now fit properly? And do I need any other mounting items?
Also, I hope the gotoh doesn't mess up my string height....
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BlueTalon
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Re: New Bass Day, The Final Chapter
Most bridge replacements are pretty straightforward. The screws should fit just fine if the holes line up. The string height on the Gotoh should be as adjustable as it was with the old POS Fender bridge.
You shouldn't need any other mounting items per se, but you should take the opportunity to make sure the bridge has a solid ground connection. I use copper tape to make a foundation for the bridge, and solder the ground wire to it. I make sure the tape covers the screw holes, so the screws secure the bridge and the ground.
When you're finished, show us some pictures!
Most bridge replacements are pretty straightforward. The screws should fit just fine if the holes line up. The string height on the Gotoh should be as adjustable as it was with the old POS Fender bridge.
You shouldn't need any other mounting items per se, but you should take the opportunity to make sure the bridge has a solid ground connection. I use copper tape to make a foundation for the bridge, and solder the ground wire to it. I make sure the tape covers the screw holes, so the screws secure the bridge and the ground.
When you're finished, show us some pictures!
PipeRain
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Re: New Bass Day, The Final Chapter
Great looking bass! I love me some P/J action, I have an older Squier version of that same bass that I dropped a set of Lightning Rods into and run at 18 volts.
I just wish they'd build a bass with rear-routed P/J's on a Jazz body with a P neck.
Great looking bass! I love me some P/J action, I have an older Squier version of that same bass that I dropped a set of Lightning Rods into and run at 18 volts.
I just wish they'd build a bass with rear-routed P/J's on a Jazz body with a P neck.
Johnny the Kid
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Re: New Bass Day, The Final Chapter
I can dig it. Is that a MIM? I would have gone with a Badass myself, but that Gotoh should do you well. I'm not a huge fan of P pickups usually, but last time I played one of those I was really impressed.
I can dig it. Is that a MIM? I would have gone with a Badass myself, but that Gotoh should do you well. I'm not a huge fan of P pickups usually, but last time I played one of those I was really impressed.
Kais
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Re: New Bass Day, The Final Chapter
Yes MIM, doesn't really matter. I just can't get into this blizzard pearl color, I regret not getting the red.
Upgraded the nut and bridge to gotoh. I'll be installing the black pick guard, the black pearl pick guard looked absolutely stupid. I'm somewhat tempted to sell this bass, or at least swap body.
Yes MIM, doesn't really matter. I just can't get into this blizzard pearl color, I regret not getting the red.
Upgraded the nut and bridge to gotoh. I'll be installing the black pick guard, the black pearl pick guard looked absolutely stupid. I'm somewhat tempted to sell this bass, or at least swap body.
Johnny the Kid
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Re: New Bass Day, The Final Chapter
Did you get it from Guitar Center? Put the old parts on and take it back and ask for the red one. They should do it.
Did you get it from Guitar Center? Put the old parts on and take it back and ask for the red one. They should do it.
Kais
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Re: New Bass Day, The Final Chapter
No eBay. I saw someone was selling the deluxe red body but someone bought it already
Johnny the Kid
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Re: New Bass Day, The Final Chapter
Wait, is what I'm seeing correct? Are Leo Quan baddass bridges no longer available newhttp://www.bestbassgear.com/badass-bridge.htm, http://www.allparts.com/leo-quan?
Phew, no: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/leo-quan-badass-bass-bridge-ii
Wait, is what I'm seeing correct? Are Leo Quan baddass bridges no longer available newhttp://www.bestbassgear.com/badass-bridge.htm, http://www.allparts.com/leo-quan?
Phew, no: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/leo-quan-badass-bass-bridge-ii
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Kais
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Re: New Bass Day, The Final Chapter
A paid a bit more than half price of guitar center's price
BlueTalon
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Re: New Bass Day, The Final Chapter
Check that second link again. It says they're not available. I believe Leo Quan went out of business a few years ago. You can still find Badass bridges on ebay and TalkBass, but I think you're not going to find them in an online music store. Used and NOS (new old stock) are your options.
Check that second link again. It says they're not available. I believe Leo Quan went out of business a few years ago. You can still find Badass bridges on ebay and TalkBass, but I think you're not going to find them in an online music store. Used and NOS (new old stock) are your options.
CapoFirstFret
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Re: New Bass Day, The Final Chapter
An argument for tortoise shell:
I added this pickguard to my highway 1 fender P-Bass. Now I'm searching for a pickup and bridge cover to complete the '62 style look. I really dig this one. I think you'd like it too.
An argument for tortoise shell:
I added this pickguard to my highway 1 fender P-Bass. Now I'm searching for a pickup and bridge cover to complete the '62 style look. I really dig this one. I think you'd like it too.
Kais
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Re: New Bass Day, The Final Chapter
Actually had a good trade, long story short, I swapped bodies for a black one. Honestly wasn't digging the blizzard body at all. Just swapped all the electronics, PITA. Ordered the tortoise pickguard. Black body, tortoise pickguard, gonna be sweet.
Actually had a good trade, long story short, I swapped bodies for a black one. Honestly wasn't digging the blizzard body at all. Just swapped all the electronics, PITA. Ordered the tortoise pickguard. Black body, tortoise pickguard, gonna be sweet.
