Precision Bass Guitar Setup

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  • @4deuce31
    @4deuce31 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Pots are the reason I've dimed all the knobs on every bass for the last 40 years. I just build my rigs around that tone. Sounds great every time.

  • @mitchellmoore2524
    @mitchellmoore2524 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love Dancing in the Moonlight. USE to play it back in the day
    Thin Lizzy rules.

  • @danoconnor618
    @danoconnor618 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nicely done Dave

  • @johnvenditto2908
    @johnvenditto2908 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You've been kickin' em out lately Dave, keep em coming! Cheers

  • @pavanatanaya
    @pavanatanaya 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Something tells me that Dave would be talking to himself even if the camera wasn't on. This whole TH-cam thing is his way of keeping his wife from committing him to the nut house.

    • @johnvenditto2908
      @johnvenditto2908 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That's kinda how he got started making vids. He was setting up and fixing guitars for people and had to film it to prove what he was doing so he could charge accordingly. Add his gift of gab and knowledge, mix in his great Canadian dry wit and they enjoyed it so much they encouraged him to share them.

    • @Jah_Rastafari_ORIG
      @Jah_Rastafari_ORIG 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      John Venditto That, and Kraft Dinner...

    • @tylerlangdon2736
      @tylerlangdon2736 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      his wife couldn't believe he was working on guitars the whole time now she knows. omg your playing with guitar the whole time

    • @davidallen346
      @davidallen346 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I never seen a guitar tech with so many measuring tools the ones i dealt with have more set up prices than tools

    • @keithturbin6768
      @keithturbin6768 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      committed to the nut house would be the "safe" way to walk through life, it's more dangerous out herein the "real" world, and I wouldn't have it any other way. EVERYONE has a certain degree of built-in crazy to them that defines them and they couldn't change that about themselves(and no one should dare try and change that about another person or suggest that person change themselves. nor should anyone take their self too serious and wrongly listen to a lie their own brain is saying to them, the should be something they are not and to conform to A "MORMAL" person) if their life depended on it...................so you take the crazy that is yourself, and add(act) about 13% more crazy above that..............IT'S FOOLPROOF at 1-keeping everyone on their toes when you're around, 2 the shit talk about you that goes on when you're not around(or whispered ,fearing you might be close enough to catch them running their mouth, is BARE MINIMUM ....and makes them appear really nuts because if your spouse of parents or kids(those who are privy to the ....method acting?......hear " that guy is blah, blah" and the y laugh and say...."no he's not,you fucking idiot. AND 3- VERY IMPORTANT,VERY.........NO ONE ASKS YOU TO HEPL THEM PACK AND MOVE TO ANOTHER HOUSE, OR BORROW MONEY, OR DOG SIT, CARPOOL THEIR KIDS TO AN AWARDS BANQUETTE TO RECEIVE A PARTICIPATION TROPHY IN THE PARTICIPATING IN RECEIVING A PARTICIPATION TROPHY EVENT ....but they will volunteer to help you do whatever you need to get done to keep an eye on you and hopefully if you ever do flip out, you'll recall their good deeds they did for you and they won't receive any harm as you spiral downward into ultimately becoming a living legend because when you flipped out ,YOU FLIPPED THE FUCK OUT LIKE NO ONE EVER HAD............which is all just a fantasy in their minds that gets them committed because their brain turned off the sanity and .............you get it. wait..........we were talking about bass set up.

  • @pcbullets8726
    @pcbullets8726 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another mission accomplished! Cheers!

  • @casperboo5465
    @casperboo5465 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great Job Dave, Really Do Like Your Channel, Thank You Cheers

  • @griviljava
    @griviljava 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    you rock, Dave. Enjoyed that very much. You're inspiring me to take a lot better care of my own guitars

  • @JohnLee-mq4hk
    @JohnLee-mq4hk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job, great info.

  • @corpsekrusher
    @corpsekrusher 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this channel!

  • @artisan337
    @artisan337 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    12 thou and 5/64”. Thanks, learning a lot!

  • @kdrake777
    @kdrake777 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats on 100K followers!

  • @BreadandFaxes
    @BreadandFaxes 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice looking piece of rosewood on that neck.

  • @analogoutdoors
    @analogoutdoors 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice! I love, love, love a white Fender.

  • @ROCU11
    @ROCU11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for all your tips and tricks so far! I’m enjoying and learning from you every episode. Regards, Rob from the Netherlands (Europe😊)

  • @wmralder
    @wmralder ปีที่แล้ว

    I have no problem with "mundane" setups. It's relaxing listening to your banter while you do something I'm very familiar with. There's a name for it, ASMR. Look it up because this is almost textbook. And make no mistake, I regularly learn something I didn't know before. I look forward to these videos every time they come out.

  • @zennor_man
    @zennor_man 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Proper job Davey...'ansum bass..

  • @zechariahfrink3707
    @zechariahfrink3707 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks EXACTLY like my first bass. Same white cream color with the strat knobs and everything. Mine was built in '95. I got it from a neighbor and paid $250 for and spent a whole summer moving lawns in the neighborhood and working with my Dad's catering business. I got a Fender BXR100 amp from him too.

    • @Joetime90
      @Joetime90 ปีที่แล้ว

      I actually think the Strat knobs are cool.

  • @gmjones2001
    @gmjones2001 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "You're not marinating a piece of freaking meat." We need a compilation of best Dave quotes. :)

  • @jims.1529
    @jims.1529 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "You're not marinating a piece of meat", Dave you make me laugh a lot. Thanks.

  • @dbvetter7485
    @dbvetter7485 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    My first Stratocaster, I bought new in 1977 for $250.00 us. It was blonde with back pick-guard, maple neck. So beautiful. Now I have a black Jazz Bass with white pick guard. I love white or black fenders.

  • @frankazack6701
    @frankazack6701 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have a 2004 MIM with flats & a SD 1/4 pounder.. velvety smooth power house of a bass

    • @christosfragias592
      @christosfragias592 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great setup. I had the same with a Hipshot KickAss bridge. Great bass.

  • @Ryan-re7oj
    @Ryan-re7oj 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I believe that is one of those Mexican Squier Series Fenders. Great instruments!

  • @stevebadachmusic
    @stevebadachmusic 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    congrats on 100k! I have a warmoth bass that looks pretty close to this one.

  • @jagoff62
    @jagoff62 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dave you skunked me, I couldn't name any of the riffs you played lol.

  • @Wildman9
    @Wildman9 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Match book covers always work for me in a pinch,or that clear lense covers for your phone, veneers,I've seen duct tape,plastic,etc.lol Good work as per spec.Way to go bud.Peace ✌🎸🎶🎶

  • @Freedom89984
    @Freedom89984 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very sad news from Toronto, I hope there were no friends or relatives involved Dave. Crazy world. My thoughts go out to the families that lost their beloved ones and those who are injured by this cowardly attack.

  • @andrewriley635
    @andrewriley635 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dave... More Lizzy, this time Dancing in the Moonlight, didn't know they made it as far as Canada...I'd love to get you to set up my SG but I have a feeling the postage could be more than the guitars worth! Keep it up mate!

  • @ConstantineIsslamow
    @ConstantineIsslamow 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Your not marinating a piece of meat" Love it!

  • @deepwater2652
    @deepwater2652 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sweet! Nice tutorial on shimming a neck, Dave. Inspires me to take a crack at shimming the neck of my daughter's Squier P-bass. But I think I'll keep the "chrome-domes" on hers - those Strat knobs just don't look right to me...

  • @MrLouo
    @MrLouo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Dave another great video. I don’t think I’ve seen you check the frets with a fret rocker.

  • @demurets
    @demurets 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You played like John Entwistle, Dave!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @senorfrio
    @senorfrio 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "...I like this! ...sounds nice!" -Dave

  • @allanhawes8121
    @allanhawes8121 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Dave. Go to the 19th. fret for the intonation testing. Try it out.

  • @neilmorrow9756
    @neilmorrow9756 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Dave what is the pick up height for a p bass in millimetres? Thank you for your great videos and keep up your great work. Always a pleasure to watch.

  • @RandyFricke
    @RandyFricke 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job. You could probably just lift that part of the pick guard up and hit those lube holes on those pots. I'm sure you thought of that.

  • @EdDanaGuitar
    @EdDanaGuitar 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    SNAP! AAAHHHHH!

  • @kennethandes9170
    @kennethandes9170 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dave on Dave. Does it get any better than this? Thanks Dave.

  • @StoneShards
    @StoneShards 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good show, Dave! Hey, I've been thinking, about the capo at first fret thing: if the capo is set just nutwards of the fret, won't the string have to RISE over the fret? I'm thinking so because there's a natural bend radius limit to the string based on its thickness. I'm thinking you could avoid all that string-bending nastiness by placing the capo on top of the fret. You're using the string as a level reference to the top of the fret, you know, not playing it, so...what do ya think?

  • @johnf6288
    @johnf6288 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If your pickup poles are staggered in height, do you still set the height of the pickups only at the 2 E strings poles and ignore the middle higher poles? Thanks, great work like usual Dave

  • @unclechuck5635
    @unclechuck5635 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Groovy

  • @110380michael
    @110380michael 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    In my area that is a 500-750usd pawn shop find.

  • @peterstephen1562
    @peterstephen1562 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Dave. I know it has become traditional to shim necks with a single piece at the end. This is not a good method because it leaves an unssupported section between the shim and front of the pocket.Better to make a wedge to fully support the whole fixing area . A single shim will encourage a bend in the upper neck i.e. a ski ramp.
    I use folded sandpaper , two layers then one layer or 3-2-1 layers.

    • @DavesWorldofFunStuff
      @DavesWorldofFunStuff  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      no ..there is always a space..with no shim..otherwise it would be glued in place

    • @DavesWorldofFunStuff
      @DavesWorldofFunStuff  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      the only bolt on true fit is a G&L each guitar neck is custom fit to each body..keep commenting to stay fashionable

  • @rallypoint1
    @rallypoint1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Nice bass! Except for the Strat-like volume and tone knobs. Looks out of place on a P.

  • @robertobrien2903
    @robertobrien2903 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did they use Strat knobs on all the bases some years in the 90s...Played a black Precision from '96 with Strat knobs the other day and saw a Jazz Bass from the 90s with strat Knobs a couple years ago as well...used to own a Precision from '93 with the original knobs but when I traded it in they gave me a lot more money than what I paid for it so it must have been some special reissue in Ocean Turquoise Blue...please educate me if you know!!!

  • @MarioinRmd
    @MarioinRmd 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    @15:06: Draw The Line, Aerosmith?

    • @carmengiaa65
      @carmengiaa65 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      and Thin Lizzy Dancing in the moonlight!

  • @sailormike1089
    @sailormike1089 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    next time ya do a bass set up, play a little money by pink floyd, lol....

  • @robertcole4507
    @robertcole4507 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi dave when are you coming to UK
    So you can look at my 63 p bass

  • @cskeise
    @cskeise 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    💙👊😎

  • @on_in_five
    @on_in_five 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mine used to look like this 🙀

  • @samstinkeringaround8961
    @samstinkeringaround8961 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Dave what kind of power driver do you use ? I know you have one I hear in in my headset all the time LOL.

  • @thepennyarcane5358
    @thepennyarcane5358 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you say that you can put some contact cleaner/lube down the pot shafts (after removing the knobs) to clean them? I've always wondered if that works, being a bit lazy sometimes..

    • @fredherfst8148
      @fredherfst8148 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Penny Arcane...yep. Buy a bit of 1/4 clear plastic tubing. Soften one end in hot water. Screw it on. Squirt in some contact cleaner and watch it dissappear. Take it off and do the twisty twisty thing. I had one pot on my old 54 es295 that was really stiff. I had to wait for about ten minutes for it to dissappear. Worked like a charm and the volume and tone were markedly much better. Learned from Dave. Thanks Dave.

  • @markforde3103
    @markforde3103 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Don't all white/black guitars look great?, like 3D technical drawings,very cool!

    • @joeydeclue1294
      @joeydeclue1294 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i agree, i used to have a all white sg, i miss that guitar

    • @danv8717
      @danv8717 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      26 guitars, and they are all black or white!

  • @DouglasPneuma
    @DouglasPneuma ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, where can I get those attachments to direct the DeoxIt into the volume/tone controls?

  • @pmjd42
    @pmjd42 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Potting the pink or potting the brown...

  • @Cyberpunk-de7su
    @Cyberpunk-de7su 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I hate it when people who own this series of Mexican squiers sand off the logo further up on the headstock that says "squier series" so it only says fender lol

  • @Andrewmest
    @Andrewmest 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    what is the height of the pickups?

  • @greatreset3
    @greatreset3 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dave, why do you shim at the bottom of the neck pocket, instead of the top and bottom to bring up the neck evenly, instead of at an angle? Arent you trying to raise the neck, not change the angle?? 🎵🎸

    • @lolocfmjpwp0kjcxsa
      @lolocfmjpwp0kjcxsa 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ed, you are confused. The angle is exactly what we're trying to change. Think of the pocket as the pivot point and we're trying to re-center the saddle height range adjustment which is buried at the bottom of it's range. Equal raising of the neck at the pocket, rather than pivoting, changes the saddle range only by the thickness of the (two) shims and decouples the body from the neck much more, adversely affecting sustain.

  • @suddenlyawetrat2587
    @suddenlyawetrat2587 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    9:30

  • @stuartpeters1080
    @stuartpeters1080 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    No calibration for nation.. I had a wee look on eBay for a Peterson and I won't be getting one anytime soon..

    • @Perromedic0
      @Perromedic0 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      stuart PETERS Yea,my pockets aint that deep either

    • @datlcm
      @datlcm 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      stuart PETERS If you have an iPad/iPhone, you could try iStroboSoft app by Peterson. A lot cheaper, seems to work just as well.

    • @stuartpeters1080
      @stuartpeters1080 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers for that I will check that out...

  • @bucyruserie1211
    @bucyruserie1211 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Dave, only asking because you said it... Why do you check the harmonic when adjusting the intonation? I thought the harmonic wouldn't be effected as it's just that... a harmonic of the open note? I might be wrong.. ?/ certainly isn't the 1st time... How do I get a Fun Stuff Pick? Thanks

    • @truckasaurus
      @truckasaurus 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      The harmonic is the actual note you're trying to replicate in fretting the 12th fret to check the intonation. The open string is an octave lower, and includes the 12th harmonic (and others) so in isolating just the 12th harmonic (especially if using a strobe) before fretting the 12th, you'll get a better picture of what the fretted note should look like.

    • @lolocfmjpwp0kjcxsa
      @lolocfmjpwp0kjcxsa 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lee Huddleston
      Please, the harmonic at the twelfth fret is called the first harmonic, one octave above the fundamental. The 'twelfth harmonic'? Only dogs can hear. Good question, though. With a Peterson, the next higher band would drift left/right along with the open string fundamental. I've always used the first harmonic to compare with the fretted 12th for intonation check when no tuner device was available.

    • @truckasaurus
      @truckasaurus 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      12th harmonic = harmonic at 12th fret.

    • @bucyruserie1211
      @bucyruserie1211 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Lee, I knew what you meant..12 fret position harmonic.. However I don't think it matters, the harmonic produced is going to spot on, even if the fretted note is sharp or flat (ie the intonation is out), because its a harmonic of the open string note.. So why would one even check it while adjusting the intonation? Maybe if you didn't have a tuner? Am I wrong?

    • @truckasaurus
      @truckasaurus 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      The open string works just fine, but the harmonic has advantages -- personal preference. Rather than comparing apples-to-apples, you're comparing, for example, Gala apples to Gala apples. The harmonic at the 12 is the same note as the fretted 12, so the "picture" you see on a strobe tuner is closer to what you'll see on the fretted note. It also allows you to train your ear a little better as you're matching a note of equivalent frequency (as mentioned above by lolo).

  • @ReverendHellbilly
    @ReverendHellbilly 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Quick question? The pick up height? 5/32
    Thanks buddy

  • @grantgriffith8843
    @grantgriffith8843 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wouldn’t you oil after fret dress ?

  • @DaddytechEnt
    @DaddytechEnt 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    *if it wasn't a bass you could have said it was a Jimi Hendrix guitar that's kinda what his looked like too*

  • @samstinkeringaround8961
    @samstinkeringaround8961 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    how much for the picks

    • @samstinkeringaround8961
      @samstinkeringaround8961 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I could buy a sticker and you put them in that package

  • @recordlabeldao7820
    @recordlabeldao7820 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    EAT BEEF STEWMAC

  • @oilpaintingbyhendymusicbyh7578
    @oilpaintingbyhendymusicbyh7578 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why does this guy dis stew Mac, but he uses so many of their products?

    • @phillybaf
      @phillybaf 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oil Painting by Hendy Music by hendy because he doesn’t promote one product over the other and won’t claim one to be better than the other. I believe he just settles with what’s available.

  • @garyheighway7635
    @garyheighway7635 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    About the only kind of bass I haven't owned.

    • @j_freed
      @j_freed 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gary Heighway they say that a bass player who shows up with anything else besides the fender precision bass is probably going to be trying too hard… although I admit I really like the sound of music man basses. And G & L variants as well.

  • @tonyfondacaro1980
    @tonyfondacaro1980 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don't they teach all Canadian kids to play electric bass in school?

  • @2000SkyView
    @2000SkyView 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    stupid comments are great!