Geek99

Totally get this …

I just don’t see the point myself

Y Yes please

Andy - the 1.75 is on a different bass, which has a high 12th fret. 13 and up are fine I’ve got 2.5mm on the p bass still and it won’t go lower without upper fret buzz fret 1 gap on both is now 0.08mm

It’s a skill I need to gain - youtube time I think

So I got out the nut files and got my first fret clearance down to 0.08 at first - it was 0.3 I set the 8th clearance to 0.3mm with first and last held I still had some buzz on all frets from 17 up so raised the action slightly and after re-applying the fb radius to strings I ended up with 2.5 mm at the 12 with open strings and no buzz not as low as I hoped but all this tells me I’ve got a ski ramp starting since it won’t go any lower. Sound reasonable ? I got my stingray clone down to 1.75mm at 12th open but have spotted that 12th Fret is high as all strings buzz on playing at 11 and none buzz at 12th thanks @Lo-Efor that tip - might able to get around that by raising the action slightly looks like both will be going to visit andyjr1515 at some point

Get the stuff with the conductive glue also leave a small tab of it out from the two cavities to reach the bell plate - I normally fold it into a Z shape

Like I said you’re there to keep punters happy, help beer to sell and go home with some cash. If you want to play Rush for your own satisfaction then rent a rehearsal room because given a choice between Rush and Mustang Sally / S3x on fire most punters will vote for the former option with their feet

You’re there to entertain, you have to play what is popular with your audience

Tonerider pickups also well thought of and not going to break the bank

I’d start with some adhesive copper tape keep your eye on eBay - I picked up some fender geddy lee pickups for £8 because the clown selling them set them to finish at 4am.

Opinions differ - I personally think beyond about beyond £350 it becomes more about habit / cachet / vanity w hen it comes to real world usability unless you’re a god a squier classic vibe is totally useable for almost anything IMHO beyond that it’s a bit pointless

Wouldn’t that be a full sized 88 key at that length ?

Back then… first few photos

Nothing much - they’re fine as they are not worth the extra unless it’s a lot extra

Not sure - looks like one of those boat paddle Chinese ones 🤔

The improvement in sound from changing bridge is minimal

I’d just leave it as standard - they’re pretty good. Just shielding it with copper tape should be enough

And what is your opinion on my predicament?

No please - just enquiring if you can do it at some point Thanks

That’s at fret 1 - the nut test

@Andyjr1515 is a ski jump something you could sort out ? I don’t recall if you’re local though

Money and time I’m afraid

Anyway - both my basses, one with acceptable action and the one in question here, which does not, have first fret clearances of 0.3mm!