The Bass Doc

[quote name='BurritoBass' timestamp='1398023393' post='2429684'] The Bass Doc on here can make you a custom one. [/quote] Yes I think he can I have a template for a Reggie Hamilton pickguard and a supply of tort from which a copy can be made

[quote name='davehux' timestamp='1397654389' post='2426102'] I'm [u]half[/u] tempted to ask for just one of them [/quote] I see what you did there.

Bought one of them there fret bending tools. Lovely job Richard. Using fingers only up to now has resulted in damage that I can blame for my poor bass playing - but, as one of my bandmates pointed out, I am to bass playing what Eric Pickles is to hang gliding.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1397504003' post='2424636'] So it was like a [url=http://littleguitarworks.com/torzal-natural-twist/]Little Torzal Bass[/url]? [/quote] Yes except not as extreme and the twist was towards the higher string side.

I reckon changes in the drying out of various woods and perhaps improved adhesives will have made the slab board jobs more reliable in modern times.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1397503338' post='2424615'] Does anyone actually have a twisted Fender neck with a slab rosewood board? [/quote] Yep, I had one. Strangely enough, because the string path followed the twist, it didn't affect the playablity.

OK, here goes:- [attachment=160300:IMG_0002.jpg] The conversation taking place at the time was me pointing out that the polepieces of the pickup on my Stingray were uneven and I was getting loud A and D against quieter E and G. Afterwards he gave me add-on magnets to take away and fit when I got back home and they helped cure the problem. Just shows Leo didn't mind criticism and I reckon would not particularly join in and bask in the 'Leo got it right first time' debate. He continued to innovate - and, guess what? - his next move to the G&L range saw adjustable pole pieces being used.

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1397501817' post='2424586'] . No doubt someone will be along in a minute with a better explanation. And no doubt someone will say that one (or the other) sounds different and better, or not. [/quote] The second explanation is the most acceptable imo, particularly as Leo Fender told me himself

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1397499455' post='2424545'] What's the reason for the "veneer" style board? I can't help but think it would have made the production of the neck unnecessarily complicated - something which would have gone agains Leo Fenders philosophy when it came to building musical instruments. [/quote] An explanation (that I think has been aired previously) is that, in the case of some slab boards, occasional twisting occured as a result of the rosewood being a fair thickness tended to dry out at a different rate to the maple whereas in the case of the cambered board it was more of a veneer and did not interact with the maple to the same extent.

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1397295568' post='2422507'] I'll be going through the Pearly Gates playing my RD, ta. [/quote] But as God is actually Leo Fender I don't think you'll be allowed in. Probably best to take your G & L.

Smooth deal on a little preamp. Splendid chap to do business with

I have a template for an OLP 4 so can probably help.

As played by Dexter Redding? (son of Otis Redding and a fine bass player apparently). ....make that two togas please.

Smooth deal on a pickup. Splendid chap to do business with.

Probably the best place to source one of theses would be my spares drawer I reckon it will be the same size as the screw on Schaller BMLF heads for which I have some spare bits. Do you just need the screw or the washer as well? PM me some details and I'll sort it out for you.