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Bass Guitar Set Up

  • 23-02-2010 4:35pm
    #1
    Registered Users Posts: 17


    Hey Guys,

    I have a Fender Mustang Bass i picked up second hand recently. its a lovely short scale that i really like.
    Problem its action is all over the place and it sounds a bit muddy.

    I want to give this one a chance to see if it can be improved and was looking for some recommendations on where is a good place to get it set up properly.

    Should i go to a luthier or are there still shops around that will do a good job with this??

    Any suggestions would be really appreciated...

    Also what would one expect to pay for this?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 195 ✭✭BSOM


    Think there is a guy who does it for X music. He comes in like 3 days a week or something. Its not too hard to do aslong as the neck is in reasonable order.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 10,817 ✭✭✭✭Dord


    Hey Guys,

    I have a Fender Mustang Bass i picked up second hand recently. its a lovely short scale that i really like.
    Problem its action is all over the place and it sounds a bit muddy.

    I want to give this one a chance to see if it can be improved and was looking for some recommendations on where is a good place to get it set up properly.

    Should i go to a luthier or are there still shops around that will do a good job with this??

    Any suggestions would be really appreciated...

    Also what would one expect to pay for this?

    It's fairly easy to do a setup yourself. Much cheaper too.
    Check out this setup guide. If you have any questions, just ask! :)

    In terms of the muddiness, have you changed the strings since you got it? Old strings could be a factor of this.


  • Registered Users Posts: 17 lionelcollins


    Thanks for the feedback lads.

    Probably gonna try a Luthier in the city center as they can be a bit quicker getting the job done..
    Now to find one...And a new pack of strings


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,483 ✭✭✭Ostrom


    There is a guy across the road from musicmaker who does repairs, might be worth a look? Think the shop is just called guitar repair?


  • Registered Users Posts: 46 Organeer


    Guitarfix! Kevin, upstairs!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,880 ✭✭✭Hippo


    Organeer wrote: »
    Guitarfix! Kevin, upstairs!

    Yep, highly recommended.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5 fcukfacefay


    Hippo wrote: »
    Yep, highly recommended.

    its guitarfix 14 exchequer st dublin 2 above sabotage clothing across from fallon and byrne.........


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,483 ✭✭✭Ostrom


    Organeer wrote: »
    Guitarfix! Kevin, upstairs!

    Thats it, sorry! Musicmaker recommended him to me also


  • Registered Users Posts: 17 lionelcollins


    thanks lads will check him out:) let you know how i get on


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 473 ✭✭djburchgrove


    Ostrom wrote: »
    Thats it, sorry! Musicmaker recommended him to me also

    This guy still going? Kevin?


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  • Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 23,361 Mod ✭✭✭✭feylya


    5 years later...


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