dampening strings.

[jazzyvee]

I see, maybe i should change mine to standard.
That said, if i move the bridge  to the 'correct' scale length to 42, won't that affect the string height also?
Do i need to take it to a double bass specialist to get it done?

[edwardofhuncote]

I remember yours has some shims under the bridge feet Jazzy, so you'll need to slide them too. Moving the bridge toward the tailpiece will change the action, but this small change would likely be geometrically insignificant. If you want to move it, slack the strings (5-7 turns on each key is probably good) and slip it southward to the desired location, then tighten the keys those turns. Retune accurately. This is easier to do with the bass resting on it's back.


*keep the bridge vertical, as close to 90° as possible.

[jon_jackson]

Thanks Gary.

[jazzyvee]

I remember yours has some shims under the bridge feet Jazzy, so you'll need to slide them too. Moving the bridge toward the tailpiece will change the action, but this small change would likely be geometrically insignificant. If you want to move it, slack the strings (5-7 turns on each key is probably good) and slip it southward to the desired location, then tighten the keys those turns. Retune accurately. This is easier to do with the bass resting on it's back.


*keep the bridge vertical, as close to 90° as possible.

There were some shims but they were not fitted they were just loose in the case pocket. they would have made the strings much higher than they are now. I will moving the bridge then when I get some time but that means back to the woodshedding to get my fingers used to the note spacing.

[edwardofhuncote]

Jazzy, I will email you some instructions for temporarily marking the intervals of your Classico. I have several printed out in my shop. All you need is a measuring tape with small increments, and something to mark the points with. I do this as a service for quite a few customers.

[cozmik_cowboy]

Jazzy, I will email you some instructions for temporarily marking the intervals of your Classico. I have several printed out in my shop. All you need is a measuring tape with small increments, and something to mark the points with. I do this as a service for quite a few customers.

When my baby sister took violin lessons as a child, the teacher marked hers with masking tape; I assume your solution is a tad more elegant?

Peter

[edwardofhuncote]

It can be as simple as a few little stickers at the intervals, or as elegant as inlaying aluminum wire at every 'fret'...


I have this chart handy for Kay 3/4-size basses, which are a 41.75" scale. I sent Jazzy a 42" scale chart, (converted to millimeters) for each fret.

[pauldo]

I used black pin striping tape on my upright.  Just on the side of the finger board, 3rd, 5th, 7th, etc.

[jon_jackson]

Greg, I'd be happy to have one of those 42" charts if you don't mind...

[edwardofhuncote]

Sent to you in a message, Jon. (Club message system)

[jon_jackson]

Thanks, Got it.

[jazzyvee]

OK, i have adjusted my bridge to a scale length of 42" from edge of nut to centre of the bridge. I had to put in a two of the thinnest  bridge spacers (7.6mm) to stop the strings choking on the pickup housing. Brought it back up to pitch and with less tension in the strings it feels better to play, more woody bass content in the sound it seems. The notes feel noticeably more spread out at 1/2 and 1st positions but i think i will adjust to the set up fine. thanks guys.

[jazzyvee]

I after a few weeks i am finding the increase in string height challenging but there does not seem to be much scope to lower it without the strings choking on the pickup housing. Any suggestions for setting this up Mica?

[mica]

The strings would also contact the end of the fingerboard just after hitting the top of the pickup mount. They are meant to barely clear when you are near the end of the fingerboard. If you need to make the housing shorter for your customization, I'd suggest taking height off the bottom of the legs on the pickup mount.