spongebob Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Saw the Haynes Fender bass manual on Amazon. Quite pricey at £16, but looks quite informative for set up and repair. Might work for a learning novice like me? Anyone read or use the book? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnm93 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 [quote name='spongebob' timestamp='1418577538' post='2631338'] Saw the Haynes Fender bass manual on Amazon. Quite pricey at £16, but looks quite informative for set up and repair. Might work for a learning novice like me? Anyone read or use the book? [/quote] Yup - me! Really useful book. I recommend it. John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 Cool, thanks John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 It is well getting a copy, money well spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 If nothing else it's an excellent read, if you are into a bit of Fender bass DIY it's invaluable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimryan Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I've got a copy and think it's brilliant. Very helpful to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Yep I have a copy brilliant book even if you know what you are doing it is a good read and the conversions from Imperial to Metric are helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Is it produced with Fender? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1418631697' post='2631758'] Is it produced with Fender? [/quote] If it is make sure you get one that you read first, the qc can be dodgy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Ho Ho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 (edited) I got this when it first came out. Quite a reasonable read, although I just thought that the 'Specific case studies' section was overly repetitive and boring to be honest. Handy for people new to the Fender bass, but perhaps not for those who already have any more than a basic working knowledge of them. Edited December 15, 2014 by casapete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfretrock Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Ditto to all that. I never did find a spray can top to keep the screws safe, despite being repeatedly told to do so Some neck width measurements in the case studies would help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 You can buy a magnetic tin which is better I use it a lot but I helpfully the neck relief section is not near the action section. But that's my only criticism Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philboyo Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Hi Try get it from your library first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 The father of the drummer from my last band wrote it. Every time I see him he says he has a copy of it for me at home and he'll pop it round. He's been saying that for about 4 years now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacey Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Does it cover truss rod replacement ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Yes - see my comment above about relief Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfretrock Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 [quote name='spacey' timestamp='1418641530' post='2631871'] Does it cover truss rod [u]replacement[/u] ? [/quote] Don't think it does?....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 [quote name='pfretrock' timestamp='1418644717' post='2631913'] Don't think it does?....... [/quote] I apologise - misread replacement as relief Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I heard the early copies were much lighter than the ones now but it is quite good for metal. (There, my work on this planet is almost done.....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacey Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 If it does not cover knocking out a rod and fitting a new one, its not much of a repair manual is it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taunton-hobbit Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Does it include a 'fix the transit on the way home' bit? If it don't it ain't much good to an average muso.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfretrock Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 [quote name='taunton-hobbit' timestamp='1418668987' post='2632183'] Does it include a 'fix the transit on the way home' bit? If it don't it ain't much good to an average muso.......... [/quote] Not all Haynes Manuals are usefull: [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/RMS-Titanic-Manual-1909-1912-Workshop/dp/1844256626"]http://www.amazon.co...p/dp/1844256626[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnm93 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 [quote name='spacey' timestamp='1418667210' post='2632155'] If it does not cover knocking out a rod and fitting a new one, its not much of a repair manual is it ? [/quote] Replacing a truss rod...? What can go so wrong that you would do that? Apart from doing a Pet Townshend into a stack. So, yes, answered me own question... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taunton-hobbit Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I can see a few differences between The Titanic & a Ford Transit - the first wouldn't have got into the pub car park................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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