fryer Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 (edited) I have just bought a Hagstrom Viking semi acoustic bass ( from here of course ) but it is uncomfortably neck heavy. Any ideas on how to balance it better ? Edited March 7, 2012 by fryer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2x18 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I used a wide Mono strap when I had it, and didnt really find it a problem - although I never gigged with it. Its certainly no worse than the EB2, Rivolis, and Starfires that I have had! The Hagstrom tuners are quite hefty ( But good and very classy looking! ) so you could possibly fit some lightweight ones if you can find some to suit! Will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryer Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Hi Will. Apart from the above, it's a lovely bass, and I'm sure I'll sort something out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryer Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 Sorted. I removed the tailpiece, drilled a 1" x 4" hole, filled it with lead. Now balanced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexbasscat Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Did you use fishing weights ? if not, how did you do it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) Thats a bit OTT for me. Whats wrong with a brick on a string tied to the bottom strap pin? A Edited March 7, 2012 by apa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryer Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 I had a roll of lead left from previous building work. Just rolled it tightly. Fitted a hardwood plug to cover, and to take he strap button screw. Wish I'd have thought about a brick before I started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry norton Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 [quote name='fryer' timestamp='1331157786' post='1568785'] I had a roll of lead left from previous building work. Just rolled it tightly. Fitted a hardwood plug to cover, and to take he strap button screw. Wish I'd have thought about a brick before I started [/quote] Yeah apparently Schaller and Gotoh are developing their own bricks on strings to fill this much neglected niche. Needless to say Hipshot is developing an ultralite version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 [quote name='henry norton' timestamp='1331217242' post='1569607'] Yeah apparently Schaller and Gotoh are developing their own bricks on strings to fill this much neglected niche. Needless to say Hipshot is developing an ultralite version [/quote] Ritters come with a gold plated one from the Great Wall of China A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry norton Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 [quote name='apa' timestamp='1331378095' post='1572045'] Ritters come with a gold plated one from the Great Wall of China A [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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