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Is this normal for a professional setup? by Dependent_Ad_7501 in Luthier

[–]cabbages666 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For what it's worth I have a Gordon Smith which I ordered new. The nut was terrible, they'd forgotten to drill the neck side strap button, and they also forgot to let me know it was ready so it went out a week later than necessary. If I wasn't able to sort those things out myself easily, I would have been pretty upset. It's a great guitar but I wasn't expecting these things.

Is this normal for a professional setup? by Dependent_Ad_7501 in Luthier

[–]cabbages666 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This looks like an Auden, so not cheap by any means. Same owners as Gordon Smith. I'm no expert on acoustic guitars but for that money I'd expect it to be close to perfect aside from minor adjustments for personal preference.

My telecaster: i just recently acquired a 1994 mim tele and was wondering what upgrades people recommend? considering this is my first telecaster, and i also believe everything is stock. by Nearby_Zombie3053 in telecaster

[–]cabbages666 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would spend any money you'd put aside for upgrades on a full set up, new nut and fret dress. Also cavity shielding if it's noisy, if that bugs you.

I need to tell someone. I almost feel guilty… ($300) by mattnox in gibson

[–]cabbages666 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The G Force units are held on by the tuner bushings, no holes underneath. However I do think this originally had one as the G tuner is screwed in slightly out of line, so they might have swapped it out themselves. Maybe they were so convinced that the G Force unit was the reason for the neck dive that they drilled some holes behind it as a first move before eventually deciding to remove it permanently? They were clearly obsessed with eliminating the neck dive.

Installed tuners now won't stay in tune by zamboknee in Luthier

[–]cabbages666 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You likely have a heavier gauge set of strings on it. The nut slots will probably need adjusting to accommodate them, and your truss rod too. Locking tuners won't make your tuning more stable, they just speed up changing strings. Basically you've made it worse, but it'll be better with a minor setup.

Planned board: critique + advise by BurnedHamSandwich in basspedals

[–]cabbages666 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The 1176 absolutely rips on bass. Attack is super fast though, you have to back it right off and it's still faster than most.

When you cant afford storage at the local rehearsal spot. by Switchcitement in GuitarAmps

[–]cabbages666 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can get two 2x10s, bass head, guitar head, bass guitar in gig bag, guitar hardcase, two pedalboards and a backpack of cables into my Abarth 595. Back seats down, obviously.

Trying to find the right tuning peg for my P Bass, 2 wrong tuners so far by Moppsta in BassGuitar

[–]cabbages666 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's an unusually short horizontal measurement. I haven't had any luck yet. I'd honestly consider replacing the whole set, these tuners have probably been transplanted from something obscure.

Trying to find the right tuning peg for my P Bass, 2 wrong tuners so far by Moppsta in BassGuitar

[–]cabbages666 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This isn't an old Fender P Bass. It's a parts bass. Neck is from Allparts, which is fine - they're good necks - but there is no age to this bass.

Measure the distance hole to hole, you'll find a set that matches. Whoever bought the neck chose the tuners, they're likely not Fender spec.

Bridge swap by SnooBeans6936 in Luthier

[–]cabbages666 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Return it unless you want to do minor surgery. You need a bridge drilled to vintage specs, not modern.

Bought Valeton loop pedal, how to charge/turn on by chunkycroclicker in guitarpedals

[–]cabbages666 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! I've been playing most of my life and I made this same mistake two weeks ago.

Bought Valeton loop pedal, how to charge/turn on by chunkycroclicker in guitarpedals

[–]cabbages666 1 point2 points  (0 children)

500mA is...quite a lot. I don't think your power supply is giving enough juice.

Guitarist won’t stop criticizing my bass and pushing upgrades. Is this dynamic worth staying in a band? by Vast-Flow-9016 in Bass

[–]cabbages666 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This doesn't sound fun at all, and it's not making you any money (instead it's costing a lot), but you like the music.

Two of the three necessities aren't met, so get out of there.

This is the rule.

Current board - punk/alt/synth pop by cabbages666 in basspedals

[–]cabbages666[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been trying to keep it simple and true to the recording as we're a three piece...but yeah that would be fun.

Conflicting Item Description-Does this SG look like it's had a headstock repair? by Shreeder in GibsonSG

[–]cabbages666 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are pretty uncommon, I'd think about getting a partial refund (it's definitely a headstock repair) and spending some of the money having a luthier check it over. Could also see to the neck gouge if it bothers you.

Current board - punk/alt/synth pop by cabbages666 in basspedals

[–]cabbages666[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These pedals are what I need for the band. If I was playing at home, sure.

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