Professional Set-Ups.

Zapp Brannigan · 22-03-2005 4:25pm #1

Is there anyone in Dublin that i can take my bass to, to have it professionally set up?

Cheers,
Dan

feylya · 22-03-2005 4:37pm

You should just learn to set it up yourself. I've never brought a guitar to a tech ever and people love the action on my guitars. It's really not that hard to do.

jcoote · 22-03-2005 4:44pm

me too i do have to hit people to get me telecaster back... even if it was professionally set up it doesn't mean its right for u..just keep playin with it (the bass now :rolleyes: ) and you'll get it feeling and sounding perfect in no time...thats how all the greats do it!!!!

Ancient1 · 22-03-2005 4:47pm

I have a vintage, for example, which i dont want to mess with myself. Simple set-up jobs can be done at home, but for something as "fragile" as a vintage i would rather go to someone who has more experience with that.

Alternatively i can always get Doc a six pack for the job. Right?

feylya · 22-03-2005 4:51pm

Get your experience on cheap guitars. TBH, if I had a vintage guitar, I wouldn't it hand off to someone who could turn out to be a monkey wearing a hat and a large coat! :eek:

Ancient1 · 22-03-2005 4:52pm

You callin Doc a monkey with a hat and large coat?

I dont have a cheap guitar i could mess around with. I just have to find someone reliable for the job.

Zapp Brannigan · 22-03-2005 4:53pm

see i dont wanna fook up my musicman by messing round with string heights and trus rod adjusting.

feylya · 22-03-2005 4:56pm

Ancient1 wrote:

You callin Doc a monkey with a hat and large coat?

Now that you mention it....

Slurms, don't mess around with the truss rod until you read everything you can. Messing around with string heights, intonation, etc will not permanently damage your bass. If you try it and it doesn't work, then bring it to a tech who'll make everything right again. But you could also learn how to set up your own instruments to your own tastes and still have that €30 in your pocket for beer

Zapp Brannigan · 22-03-2005 4:59pm

you encouraging a 17 year old to drink? shame on you! ill give it a fiddle but im not good with these things!

feylya · 22-03-2005 5:01pm

Yes, drink, become one with your instrument. No, wait...

I wasn't good with those things either until I got out a screwdriver and took apart my guitar. Then I was forced to learn how to put it back together. You just get better by doing and reading.

And how did a 17 year old afford a musicman???

Zapp Brannigan · 22-03-2005 5:05pm

i worked my ass off last summer, and got my beautiful stingray!

Ancient1 · 22-03-2005 5:07pm

And how did a 17 year old afford a musicman???

By bootlegging booze, of course.

So what was the conclusion when we discussed this guy Derrick Nelson who's based near the Marlay (sp?) Park a couple of months ago?

I think John2 recommended him, iirc.

jcoote · 22-03-2005 5:13pm

feylyas the man what he said is true.. have a mess around and if u **** up just get a tech to sort it out while he does your truss rod happy days everyones a winner..well u at least

feylya · 22-03-2005 5:21pm

Aye, go to Derrick Nelson. His number is in the sticky at the top of the forum. His reputation is great. Giblet and Doctor J will vouch for him no doubt.

Doctor J · 23-03-2005 8:57am

Slurms, if it's a real Musicman then call Derrick Nelson 014942741, if it's not check the instrument resources thread for set up guides. You should learn this stuff anyway, everyone who plays an instrument should know how it works.

Zapp Brannigan · 23-03-2005 6:12pm

what you mean if its a REAL musicman? why would i lie? to make myself seem cool in fornt of people i dont know?

feylya · 23-03-2005 6:13pm

Could be an OLP. It's like people calling LTD's ESPs or Squires Fenders. Or something...

Zapp Brannigan · 23-03-2005 6:24pm

no i assure you it is a fully liscensed Musicman Stingray. but i see your point.

Professional Set-Ups.

Comments