Dave, you always make me laugh. (In a good way). Thanks for taking the time to do this stuff. I enjoy your channel and learn a lot. Thanks 🙏 Much love to you brother ✌️
I have a 1998 or 99. I had the loose bullet. Wouldn’t tighten to straighten the neck. Took it to a factory repair shop. They said it needed a new truss rod. Ended up getting a new neck from G&L. Used that for a few years but didn’t like it as much. Ended up putting my “broken” neck back on, they lost the bullet so I ordered a new one. I snugged it just a nut and put .95 extra light daddarios. It works great. If you’re necks bowing, maybe try some lighter strings or tune down to test it out
I bought a bunch of USA Fender Banana necks a few years ago dirt cheap. Did same procedure, but I didn't have a heat press so I just wrapped a regular electric heating pad around the neck. All of the necks straightened out perfectly. I used the necks for some really sweet partscasters that I built. It's been around 7 or 8 years now and and Not a single one of the necks has had any problems since and the truss rods work perfectly.. I just keep everything tweaked and perform normal maintenance. The most difficult part of the whole procedure was having to remove the hollow wooden dowels that cap the truss rod adjusting nuts because the previous person tried to fix the bent necks by over-tightening the truss rod and stripping the nuts, which had to be replaced..
The suspense is killing me. Will the neck be straight? Will it retain its horrendous bend? I have to stay tuned, for part 2. Same bat time, same bat station. Wow!!!!
My favorite bass is an orange G&L Tribute L2000 (an OLD one). Plays GREAT and those CERAMIC pickups growl like a beast with the full Moon (GREAT). AMAZING bass for little money.
Oh, that's actually a US-made one! I'd first thought it was one of the more affordable 'Tribute' ones made in Korea, because of the very pale headstock wood! I'd love to own an early one from the beginning of the 80's one day 🙂
My old bassist had one of the old Music Man basses. He had to sell it. Turns out his new wife (who I said, "My man, I wouldn't marry her." Of course it was ignored I had only known him 25 yrs then, she was a yr.) had a, shall we say "gambling problem". Any way he sniveled about that bass for another 10 yrs. Great sounding bass.
@@bluesingmusic3443 - Ouch! Yeah I know what that must feel like, too! I had sold several of my basses and guitars some years ago, during financially rough times.
@@mightyV444He's in the Philippines now, he's actually a monster on bass. He divorced the gambler, married a Filipina, she wanted to go home, so they did. If he's happy I'm happy.
@@bluesingmusic3443 - I think they have a healthy Music Scene there, too! Let's wish the best for him! Just too bad your friend doesn't live near you anymore now 😌
@@mightyV444 I went there in the Navy, & worked at Clarke as a civilian. In Olongapo (Navy base town) I ran into some of the greatest musicians I've ever met. My old Navy buddy, pulled a fast one on me. I was dancing & 1 of the guitarist handed me his guitar! My buddy pushed me up on the stage. The only tune I could think of was Mott the Hoople version of Sweet Jane. I started of crunching chords, they had me dead by the 2nd rotation (Not sure what bar). Another Filipino walked in, with a beat to crap Mustang, a bassist & drummer. He whipped out every Jimi tune recorded (at that time 1976) note for note, then added his own twist. I mean those guys back then were absolutely great. Angeles City, not so much, as they were a juke box town. 1 thing I visited Olongapo as a long haired civilian. Hit my old haunts, saw the Squids acting totally apeshit. Realised I used to be like that!!! Lmao. My old bass player is 76 now. He is 12 yrs older than me. But on a different note, his Moms 1st cousin was Sister Rosetta Tharpe!!! Honest to God. I was listening to a CD of her, in 1996, he came by & said "Home, that's my Mama's cousin!" His Mom later confirmed that. I was stunned.
i bought a vintage ibanez bass that sat in a closet most its life with the truss rod nut loose and the strings were in tension, talk about a bent banana.Maybe the heat treatment would work on this.
Love to watch your videos but the red wavy thingy brought back memories. Was walking by a giant one and it deflated then rose up to slap the shit out of me.
Hi Dave, I just saw your video concerning a G&L L2000 with a bent neck. Any chance of finding out what the results were? I hve the exact same bass with what appears to be the exact same problem. And, I'm in the GTA too. I'd love to bring it to you for repair if you think it has any chance
Hey Dave I have a strat solo kit I bought but was missing the body. I can't get a solo strat body with a 2.25 neck heel? All they have is 2 3/16 but sell kits that have 2.25. Could you tell me where I can get one? How long will that neck stay straight once strings have been on it a while? say a year or more?
Straightening necks - a pain. However this video and the one you did a few months ago were really interesting and I learnt from you (as usual). Just one question - why tension the neck with the truss rod? Why not just leave it loose when heating the neck?
Mines got a twisted neck only after a year of owning it which makes me very sad as it was one of my fav bass and that was despite looking after it really well and using the correct string gauge and the truss rod was fine when I got it and only needed a little adjustment since I owned it then it was unusable such a shame I never got a warranty card to fill out so I stupidly forgot and never looked into it as the bass was fine when got it ☹️
Depending on the company and how old the bass is, they might help you out as far as a warranty even if you never filled out the card. Won't hurt to try.
Are the shirts that Dave wears available for sale somewhere? Huge fan, love learning from the masters... *Edit Another question for Dave. Where do I get one of the Tele shaped parts trays?
@@DavesWorldofFunStuff Well, yeah. But you can’t tell me that the truss rod access in the headstock was routed properly. You are not telling me it came great as Wayne Gretzky from the factory.
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Nice to see Prudence the Safety Goat visiting from AvE's channel. Safety third!
Dave, you always make me laugh. (In a good way). Thanks for taking the time to do this stuff. I enjoy your channel and learn a lot. Thanks 🙏 Much love to you brother ✌️
Cool, thanks
The good old heat press is getting a work out in 2021…cheers Dave!
is it press mate ?))
Dave breaks out “The Device” and gives the neck what it needs. Groovy ✌️.
@6:49. too funny! That's what my goat does when I play my bass.
Man, what I would kill for a G&L. I wouldn't even let it leave my house.
6:54 holy shit it's Prudence the Safety Goat!
Really enjoying you work, Dave.
I've been learning so much.
Thanks for the great videos!
Thanks for watching!
@@DavesWorldofFunStuff Rosa dude is uptight...Id hire you anytime
Thanks man you have a great weekend
I have a 1998 or 99. I had the loose bullet. Wouldn’t tighten to straighten the neck. Took it to a factory repair shop. They said it needed a new truss rod. Ended up getting a new neck from G&L. Used that for a few years but didn’t like it as much. Ended up putting my “broken” neck back on, they lost the bullet so I ordered a new one. I snugged it just a nut and put .95 extra light daddarios. It works great. If you’re necks bowing, maybe try some lighter strings or tune down to test it out
Is there going to be a Part 2 on this G&L??
Glad you’re back Dave, I did miss you
He overcooked it.
I bought a bunch of USA Fender Banana necks a few years ago dirt cheap. Did same procedure, but I didn't have a heat press so I just wrapped a regular electric heating pad around the neck. All of the necks straightened out perfectly. I used the necks for some really sweet partscasters that I built. It's been around 7 or 8 years now and and Not a single one of the necks has had any problems since and the truss rods work perfectly.. I just keep everything tweaked and perform normal maintenance. The most difficult part of the whole procedure was having to remove the hollow wooden dowels that cap the truss rod adjusting nuts because the previous person tried to fix the bent necks by over-tightening the truss rod and stripping the nuts, which had to be replaced..
The suspense is killing me. Will the neck be straight? Will it retain its horrendous bend? I have to stay tuned, for part 2. Same bat time, same bat station. Wow!!!!
He baked it to crisp.
My favorite bass is an orange G&L Tribute L2000 (an OLD one). Plays GREAT and those CERAMIC pickups growl like a beast with the full Moon (GREAT). AMAZING bass for little money.
The goat special effects were superb...
That goat, omg I was on the bus and cracked up, people looking at me now. Least they can’t see past my mask.
Oh, that's actually a US-made one! I'd first thought it was one of the more affordable 'Tribute' ones made in Korea, because of the very pale headstock wood! I'd love to own an early one from the beginning of the 80's one day 🙂
My old bassist had one of the old Music Man basses. He had to sell it. Turns out his new wife (who I said, "My man, I wouldn't marry her." Of course it was ignored I had only known him 25 yrs then, she was a yr.) had a, shall we say "gambling problem". Any way he sniveled about that bass for another 10 yrs. Great sounding bass.
@@bluesingmusic3443 - Ouch! Yeah I know what that must feel like, too! I had sold several of my basses and guitars some years ago, during financially rough times.
@@mightyV444He's in the Philippines now, he's actually a monster on bass. He divorced the gambler, married a Filipina, she wanted to go home, so they did. If he's happy I'm happy.
@@bluesingmusic3443 - I think they have a healthy Music Scene there, too! Let's wish the best for him! Just too bad your friend doesn't live near you anymore now 😌
@@mightyV444 I went there in the Navy, & worked at Clarke as a civilian. In Olongapo (Navy base town) I ran into some of the greatest musicians I've ever met. My old Navy buddy, pulled a fast one on me. I was dancing & 1 of the guitarist handed me his guitar! My buddy pushed me up on the stage. The only tune I could think of was Mott the Hoople version of Sweet Jane. I started of crunching chords, they had me dead by the 2nd rotation (Not sure what bar). Another Filipino walked in, with a beat to crap Mustang, a bassist & drummer. He whipped out every Jimi tune recorded (at that time 1976) note for note, then added his own twist. I mean those guys back then were absolutely great. Angeles City, not so much, as they were a juke box town. 1 thing I visited Olongapo as a long haired civilian. Hit my old haunts, saw the Squids acting totally apeshit. Realised I used to be like that!!! Lmao.
My old bass player is 76 now. He is 12 yrs older than me. But on a different note, his Moms 1st cousin was Sister Rosetta Tharpe!!! Honest to God. I was listening to a CD of her, in 1996, he came by & said "Home, that's my Mama's cousin!" His Mom later confirmed that. I was stunned.
interesting problem with this neck. i certainly look forward to part two!! the result video!!
i bought a vintage ibanez bass that sat in a closet most its life with the truss rod nut loose and the strings were in tension, talk about a bent banana.Maybe the heat treatment would work on this.
Welcome to Dave's World Of Fun Stuff . Tonight's episode, "What to do whilst waiting for the heat to come up." LoL
Turn into a banana. Freakin classic. Do it Dave.
Hey Dave, love the neck clamping!
Love it when it clamps down on your wood!!!!
Dave, so glad you’re back making videos dude.
Me too!
This is amazing. Thank you
I had one of these once. It sounded pretty good, but it wasn't for me. "Indentated" is the new word of the night.
I'm learning to write these scientific terms down. Just started a new loose leaf notebook👌
'Indentated' is underrated ...
Had one just like that. Great bass.
I have a G & L, CLF research L2000. I am really surprised the neck bent on that one, because they are so thick. Mine doesn't seem to move at all.
Same, I had a 5string and that thing was rock solid
Happy Thanksgiving my Canadian friend!!! 😎🌞✌️🎻
Can't wait to see how this bass banana works oot, I defo can't make it to Solo as I now have a gig that night...woo hoo!
I'll wait for the video.
send a friend 10% storewide
Great video.
Glad you enjoyed it
Love to watch your videos but the red wavy thingy brought back memories. Was walking by a giant one and it deflated then rose up to slap the shit out of me.
Love my ‘98 L-2000.
I live near Solo, will try to make it on the 23rd, noon - 12
Hi Dave, I just saw your video concerning a G&L L2000 with a bent neck. Any chance of finding out what the results were? I hve the exact same bass with what appears to be the exact same problem. And, I'm in the GTA too. I'd love to bring it to you for repair if you think it has any chance
Hey Dave I have a strat solo kit I bought but was missing the body. I can't get a solo strat body with a 2.25 neck heel? All they have is 2 3/16 but sell kits that have 2.25. Could you tell me where I can get one? How long will that neck stay straight once strings have been on it a while? say a year or more?
Straightening necks - a pain. However this video and the one you did a few months ago were really interesting and I learnt from you (as usual). Just one question - why tension the neck with the truss rod? Why not just leave it loose when heating the neck?
I was wondering why you would tighten the truss rod while heating also. Might be a question for the next live stream.
learn physics. Try yer theory and get back to me
Wow, what a non answer
@@ileutur6863 it is what it is
Tightening the truss rod helps ensure that the neck won’t revert to its bowed condition when the wood cools back down.
Costs of repair/heat press treatment etc. vs cost of a replacement neck & a set up?
I don't think dave charges too much for bench time. He is more about helping people getting their instruments playing like an instrument.
Mines got a twisted neck only after a year of owning it which makes me very sad as it was one of my fav bass and that was despite looking after it really well and using the correct string gauge and the truss rod was fine when I got it and only needed a little adjustment since I owned it then it was unusable such a shame I never got a warranty card to fill out so I stupidly forgot and never looked into it as the bass was fine when got it ☹️
Depending on the company and how old the bass is, they might help you out as far as a warranty even if you never filled out the card. Won't hurt to try.
@@bgilley8199 thanks! Worth a try I bought it about 4 years ago, it’s just sitting in its case with its neck off feeling sorry for itself
Good job Dave!
Wow, I had a 1999 LB-100 and it had a bullet truss rod.
Are the shirts that Dave wears available for sale somewhere?
Huge fan, love learning from the masters...
*Edit Another question for Dave. Where do I get one of the Tele shaped parts trays?
why do they use hex for anything? they are so easy to round... If only manufacturers could get on board with the Robertson..
The Killer Dwofs
Wud up Dave!
For a stuck truss nut I sometimes put tinfoil in the hex hole and pray
steel wool works as well
K the question everybody wants to know but is too scared to ask. What kind of heater is that?
Hi, What size of wrench ?
that's the brand Jerry Cantrell use?
I’ve used heat and clamps to fix a twisted neck.
Is... Is that AVE's Prudence???
Heat is transferred by convection, conduction and radiation plus by direct pressure ie friction. Physics you see.
You act like most repairmen I know, including myself. We would go insane if we didn't. Right? Hello? Is this thing on?
You want the wood straight. That’s what she said 🤣🤣🤣
It aint about her.
Just wondering. Would this work for twisted necks as well?
no
Great bass except for those ceramic pickups
Would a wet towel have any effect on it?
no
@@DavesWorldofFunStuff thanks.
@@thecappy Yeah, it would get it wet.
@@AHoundOnAHonda haha. I meant with the heat block. To create steam, like when getting dents out of a neck.
@@thecappy Just pullin' your leg my friend ;-)
Yo man
I think putting a white covering over your head might be a bad idea for a halloween costume this year...
more bad i'm gonna cut eyes in an employment application
It dosent matter what you pay for a guitar, there can allways be issues.
Looks like he got the wrong truss rod nut. I’ve got a 1996 Legacy and mine is more like a snub nosed Fender bullet.
SECOND !!
wacky wailing inflatable arm flailing tube man!
3:23 diving board anyone?
That thing is so bent I can see it from here. 🤪
Who's first? ME BAY BAY !!!!!
You will submit to the void.
That is a horrible choice of wood when you see the side to side runout that is obvious.
lol
Halloween this year...
everyone with their masks off.
You don’t usually see this lousy craftsmanship from G & L.
lousy owner..
@@DavesWorldofFunStuff Well, yeah. But you can’t tell me that the truss rod access in the headstock was routed properly. You are not telling me it came great as Wayne Gretzky from the factory.