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What do you do?
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 11:14am
When you get a new bass, that is.
I typically buy used and pretty much always have to set the new instrument to my liking.
First thing is to swap the strings for some DR Marcus Miller Fatbeams, my all-time favorites. Exception here is the fretless which sports GHS Brite Flats.
Next is to check the neck relief and adjust if necessary followed by lowering the string saddles as far as possible without rattling. I prefer super-low action for both guitars and basses. Then adjust the intonation and pickup height and it's now ready for action.
That's been my routine.
So what do my ugly friends to with a new bass?
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 1:02pm
#2
I play the hell out of it.
Tweak it if it needs it.
Get rid of it if I'm not happy with it.
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 4:24pm
#3
Play it as is, listen as is, then decide what needs doing,. Then a clean and setup, and consult the pile of spare strings for a suitable match.
Then its ebay for replacement parts. I usually buy basket cases or bargain bin cheapies.
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Wed, 01/27/2010 - 1:19pm
#4
First, I play it, then take it to my tech and he adjusts it to my specific specs after I change the strings to my particular brand of string. Then it's ready to go to work. I'll give it 6 mths worth of playing time and if it doesn't satisfy my purpose I sell it.
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 3:03pm
#5
oldfclefer;186090 wrote:
I play the hell out of it.
Tweak it if it needs it.
Get rid of it if I'm not happy with it.
... this . :cool:
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 5:23pm
#6
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i put new strings on it first, the gauge that i like.
then i play it for a week or so
then i do all the adjustments
i believe it is bad to set intonation and string height with brand new strings.
....not so much string height..but intonation i usually wait on.
oh, and with the strings off i condition the fretboard with lemon oil.
give it a overall cleaning and play:cool:
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 9:01pm
#7
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I'm like Headle, I disassemble it, clean it out, polish it up, and then replace the strings. I tweak with the action if needed - which it usually is - and then play the frets off of it. Even if I don't like it so much, I'll hang onto the stick for trade fodder.
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:03pm
#8
I'll play it for a bit and see if it needs adjusting, then I'll go out and buy a new set of strings, a new strap and strap locks and have my buddy install the strap locks. Then I'll play the hell out of it.
I've got a brand new bass waiting for me at home that I won't get to play for 30 more days so by the time I get to it I may just end up humping the hell out of it! :D
Mon, 02/01/2010 - 6:38pm
#9
I will play it for awhile unplugged, then I plug her in and play for a while. Then I start messing with it. Strings, neck, action. Then I photograph it.
If it's used I generally take it completely apart. I can't stand other peoples grime, so I strip them down to nothing and scrub them then polish and put back together. Generally at this point they get a new set of the string of the month. (Right now they are either Dunlop Stainless rounds or GHS precision flats) Obviously I have to reset everything after it's been torn down, but I know the instrument on a whole nother level at his point as well.
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