Just been to Howard's Bass Place in Newcastle (Plug for Howard) ..who totally sorted my Action out, put some great new strings on..cleaned up the electrics..
and now..it's special.
I'm just curious Indica, but what did Howard charge to do that? Not trying to be "nosey". I just wondered what my English counterpart charges. It sounds like you got a "set up" and restring. I my shop I charge $45.00 plus string cost. Included in the "set up" are adjusting the neck, string height, cleaning the electronics, tighted all hardware like tuners...ect, clean and oil fret board on rosewood board models and a good wipe down with the old Martin guitar polish. When I get done the guitar even smells new......
I can't decide whether to put new strings on the viola bass for the upcoming gig...I love that old dampened, lifeless sound. Same strings since I bought the bass nearly 2 yrs ago. hehehehe
What would you guys do?
Ah yes, the dreaded dilema of whether to change or not to change. Also the cost of bass strings can be a shock as Indica found out, but here are some of my thoughts about it. If you like the dull thud like sound (ala Rain, One after 909, and Hey Bulldog) don't change or if you want, go with new tape wound strings. Same sounds, new string. You don't have to boil old strings to brighten them you can use rubbing alcohol it will do just about the same with a brisk rub down. 91% rubbing alcohol is also great for cleaning all the old gunk(no eating fried chichen without washing your hands before playing is a good rule) that builds up on rosewood fingerboards. After you clean the fret board take "Lemon oil" (really, it's boiled linseed oil with lemon scent and yellow color added) and rub down the board. Use sparingly, a little goes along way. It will moisturize the board and keep it from cracking. 4 Times yearly is enough, just depends on how dry it is where you live and how often you need to clean your board. Notice this is not for maple boards. For them a quick wipe down with guitar polish works fine as most maple boards have a poly finish on them. And that concludes my rambling tip for the day.....
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Thanks Riccy....Great info. If I had put on the strings maybe 3/4 weeks ago I would not have minded but bright, new strings on my viola does not sound appealing at all....I've got some Linseed, so I'll be using that and now thanks to you, a drop of Vodka!!! lol
No sweat Apps. Just make sure that linseed oil is the "Pre" boiled type. Not boiled is not good and forget trying to boil it yourself only problems waiting there.
Ricky, I believe Indica's bass set up cost him 20 pounds (correct me if I'm wrong Adam). I just got some new strings for my Casino today, sounds and feels lovely
Just as another poser for you six string (and four string (for that matter) players; What guage/make of strings do you guys reccomend?
Ricky, I believe Indica's bass set up cost him 20 pounds (correct me if I'm wrong Adam). I just got some new strings for my Casino today, sounds and feels lovely
Just as another poser for you six string (and four string (for that matter) players; What guage/make of strings do you guys reccomend?
On my acoustic lights 11-54 usually Martins phos. bronze. I also have two strats one with 12's flatwound (odd huh) and one with 11's . A Les Paul with 10's and 9's on my Rick 325 and Epi Casino. Usually Ernie Ball's or DR's. But gauge is a personal matter (or thats what I keep telling her...... ) Seriously, what feels and sounds best to you is what youy should use. Having said, that thicker the string the fatter the tone.
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Whats it like over there? I'm not opposed to a move........ Anyway when you guys get famous you'll need a guitar tech right?.....
LOL....That would be great. We've got a growing scene on our little Island. Recent college courses in music, The re-established ISle of Wight Fezzie and a few bands getting signed has caused quite a stir amongst the youth down here. The population is about 125,000 and there is only 1 shop I know doing it...The waiting list is diabolical.
Sometimes you may as well get on the ferry to Portsmouth if you want it done promptly.....NIGHTMARE!!!! I'm due a good set-up on all my instruments aswell. Do you run any distance-learning courses? lol j/k
We'll have to make sure we get a good recording at the gig tonight, Hopefully we'll find our way to you. lol
LOL....That would be great. We've got a growing scene on our little Island. Recent college courses in music, The re-established ISle of Wight Fezzie and a few bands getting signed has caused quite a stir amongst the youth down here. The population is about 125,000 and there is only 1 shop I know doing it...The waiting list is diabolical.
Sometimes you may as well get on the ferry to Portsmouth if you want it done promptly.....NIGHTMARE!!!! I'm due a good set-up on all my instruments aswell. Do you run any distance-learning courses? lol j/k
We'll have to make sure we get a good recording at the gig tonight, Hopefully we'll find our way to you. lol
Sure thing Apps. If theres anything I can help you with, just ask. Also you never know I may just turn up over there and open a shop got any good leads?...... lol
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