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georgie_boy

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« Reply #15 on: February 04, 2008, 06:36:48 AM »
If you get some spare time, try it yourself
I spent years before the build reading up on so many aspects before I finally dared to try it
It wasn't PERFECT, but I liked it!
 
I do not however muck about with The BIG GUY!
 
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white_cloud

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« Reply #16 on: February 04, 2008, 06:50:34 AM »
Hey George,
 
You simply gave the bass you made yourself away? You are a generous soul!
 
Im digging into my new book guitar players repair guide and its all starting to make sense to me!
 
Im definately going to setup my Dean JB on arrival and take it from there!
 
John.

georgie_boy

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« Reply #17 on: February 04, 2008, 08:26:52 AM »
Take your time!!
That's the answer

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« Reply #18 on: February 04, 2008, 08:48:50 AM »
GO DIY'ers!!!
 
as well...check out Dan Erlewine's newer book
How to make your electric guitar play great
and his DVD series that goes along with the book.
super cool extras on the DVD's such as Jack and Jorma playing and talking about their setup specs etc.

benson_murrensun

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« Reply #19 on: February 05, 2008, 12:02:39 PM »
Speaking of Jack and Jorma... and set-ups:
You may know that Jorma and his wife, Vanessa, have a guitar camp in Ohio (Fur Peace Ranch). It's a wonderful place for players to commune and learn and teach. As a bass player, I have taken a bunch of sessions with Jack as the teacher. Part of one session involved setting up a bass, Casady-style. He sets up his Epiphone Jack Casady models with the neck absolutely FLAT. He also plays with some high action, at least compared to what I am used to. His tone is from God!

elwoodblue

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« Reply #20 on: February 21, 2008, 12:43:13 PM »
that sounds FUN!!
 
I'll try and post pics of an alembic I've 'dug into'. I bought it in a barely playable state and now it's a favorite.
     
Music became much more exciting once I realized I could have perfectly intonated notes everywhere on the neck without having to drive to a guitar shop  (...and I have yet to be happy with anyone elses set-up).
   
 I grew up doing my best with 'not quite' intonated instruments thinking it was my fingering , the ears and creativity fatigue quickly when nothing is quite in tune.  
   
  The first thing I will teach someone who wants to learn bass/guitar is the difference between a good and bad set-up...so they know that if something seems 'out of whack' it isn't necessarily the fingers being clumsy....  
 
 
 best wishes whitecloud...

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« Reply #21 on: February 23, 2008, 03:27:50 AM »
Thanks for your feedback!
 
The Dean Jeff Berlin bass that I bought was in poor shape when I bought it but with a bit of help from the super Dan Erlewaine book guitar player repair guide I have it beautifully setup now!
 
How gratifying it has been for me to de-mystify the whole process of messing with my axe!
 
John.

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« Reply #22 on: February 29, 2008, 02:08:53 PM »
I have taken the bridge apart and cleaned it and removed the other hardware as well. It's not very difficult as long as you take your time.