The Bass thread

JerryK414 · 04-01-2011, 09:27 PM

I personally have a Dean Zone XM, it's cheap and really pretty nice. Although, it does tend to buzz on the A.

littleknowitall · 04-02-2011, 06:52 PM

Anyone know any good online guides for building a bass? It's come to my attention I'll never be able to afford to pay overwater to build me a custom so I figured I might try and have a crack at it in the next year or so.

Dr_Rez · 04-02-2011, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by littleknowitall

Anyone know any good online guides for building a bass? It's come to my attention I'll never be able to afford to pay overwater to build me a custom so I figured I might try and have a crack at it in the next year or so.

What are you looking to spend?

littleknowitall · 04-05-2011, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by RezZ

What are you looking to spend?

As little as possible on a test build before anything. But I don't want one of these build a bass kits, I'd still have to learn how to build one from scratch if i wanted to build another one after.

Dr_Rez · 04-06-2011, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by littleknowitall

As little as possible on a test build before anything. But I don't want one of these build a bass kits, I'd still have to learn how to build one from scratch if i wanted to build another one after.

Just search google. I kinda used a buncha sources working on mine. Its really trial and error. The best way is to use a scrap piece and practice the neck pocket and pickup holes so that when its time to actually do them you will be an ace. Dont be afraid to ask questions here or in your local shops where the luthiers know there stuff.

Ill try to find a good site in the meantime.

Dr_Rez · 04-07-2011, 02:25 PM

Finely Finished - Telecaster Guitar Forum

Try looking through there.

P A N · 01-16-2013, 02:15 PM

just wanted to put a shout out on here for my buddy Aidan Keeley. i think he's living in toronto now. i played some funk with him back in the day and he's a super nice guy and a groovy player. he's just opened a facebook page and he's a got a couple funky little ditties for everyone to check out. enjoy.

https://www.facebook.com/SirSpunkAidanKeeley

revivalist161 · 01-19-2013, 10:49 PM

personally i love a good rickenbacker. but im ok with my old silverstone i think is the brand. it was given to me free. it needs a lil cosmetic work done . im still new to music theory in general . but im getting the hang of it though

trogdor · 02-07-2013, 12:44 PM

I think the way our hands are designed affects what instrument would suit us best. With guitar and bass I play both but I have long strong fingers but that are not naturally flat when barring a chord on a guitar, so it takes me more effort to push down harder to bar a chord, as for bass guitar I find it more natural to play finger style, tapping, and slapping.

Also bass players with a 'hitch hikers' thumb are better at double thumbing because they can get more 'purchase' on the upward thumb pluck.

Food for thought!

trogdor · 02-07-2013, 01:12 PM

nice bass

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littleknowitall Pow! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,671	Anyone know any good online guides for building a bass? It's come to my attention I'll never be able to afford to pay overwater to build me a custom so I figured I might try and have a crack at it in the next year or so.

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P A N DO LIKE YOU. Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 629	just wanted to put a shout out on here for my buddy Aidan Keeley. i think he's living in toronto now. i played some funk with him back in the day and he's a super nice guy and a groovy player. he's just opened a facebook page and he's a got a couple funky little ditties for everyone to check out. enjoy. https://www.facebook.com/SirSpunkAidanKeeley

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revivalist161 Groupie Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 2	personally i love a good rickenbacker. but im ok with my old silverstone i think is the brand. it was given to me free. it needs a lil cosmetic work done . im still new to music theory in general . but im getting the hang of it though

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trogdor Groupie Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 20	I think the way our hands are designed affects what instrument would suit us best. With guitar and bass I play both but I have long strong fingers but that are not naturally flat when barring a chord on a guitar, so it takes me more effort to push down harder to bar a chord, as for bass guitar I find it more natural to play finger style, tapping, and slapping. Also bass players with a 'hitch hikers' thumb are better at double thumbing because they can get more 'purchase' on the upward thumb pluck. Food for thought!

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trogdor Groupie Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 20	nice bass