Home forums bass guitar general forums bg luthiers corner please take 30 seconds to register your free account to remove most ads, post topics, make friends, earn reward points at our store, and more. Geddy lees big beautiful book of bass was released in december. Luthier books, tools and supplies are available at highland woodworking. This is about the early precision basses leo brought to life. No luthier has had a bigger influence on the development of electric bass than fender, with their precision bass being the first to be massproduced for the public. This began as a part of the companion double bass links page, where this double bass luthier project was born.
Find the current blue book value and worth of your new and used guitars, both acoustic, electric and amplifier. The number one source of guitar and amplifier pricing and information so you can find the price and value of your used guitars and amplifier. Fender standard precision electric bass guitar mim with ashtray bridge cover. Rememberwith most tuning keys, its preferable to tune up to pitch. I recently received a christmas present that i bought myself a new set of finger planes. Get the guaranteed lowest prices on bass guitar method books. Fender precision bass guitars for sale in stock ebay. The fender 50s precision bass is a revisited classic. The precision bass often shortened to p bass is a bass guitar manufactured by fender musical instruments corporation. Double bass repair new jersey double bass maker new jerseyupright bass luthier new jersey. The instrument will have 5 years warranty on manufacturing, components will be depending on what is stipulated by the. Not aware of its excistence i stumbled upon it in an amsterdam music shop.
In july 1998 we began to ask other bassists to contribute names and contact information for luthiers who work on and sell basses, as a resource for others needing such information. Fender vintera precision 50s bass demo bass musician. Tools free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The bass guitar became more dominant and transformed the beat and rhythm of pop music from jump blues and. With some stellar options available from fender and squier, youre in a good place to get started with those iconic bass guitars. May 18, 2007 i am without a doubt my favourite luthier i also build charlie jones of goldfrappsiouxie sious fame anyhow, check me out at. Fender precision bass news newspapers books scholar jstor july 2008 learn how and. Fender51 reissue precision bass made in japan includes hardcasenot fender body. Bass guitar luthier chicago bass guitar repair chicago. The fender precision bass is the worlds first electric bass, carrying a voice thats gone unchanged since its inception. Free online bass lessons in hd, covering bass scales, bass arpeggios and soloing. After youve played a few riffs and done a few slaps and pops, you can then do your final tuning.
Inside the iconic guitar of the legendary queen guita. I play and own two fender precision basses and i love them. Do i move on to a sanding sealer and then clear coat to keep the bare wood. Vintage washburn b20 bass january 29, 2010 graham parker luthier one of my regular customers, and a collector of rare and unusual bass guitars, bought this vintage washburn b20 bass into the workshop. Sep 28, 2012 a luthier, or guitar maker, by trade, bills spends his days not crunching numbers or poring over spreadsheets, but using his hands and tools to turn wood into handsome musical instruments. Squier affinity series precision bass pj black with indian.
Bass guitar books for beginners bass guitar headphone amp guitar. Aug 19, 2019 in this issue i will share my demo of the fender vintera precision 50s. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. As a 1974 p bass player i just had to have this book, so i ordered a copy at amazons. Nov 18, 2011 november 18, 2011 graham parker luthier on the workbench is a 1969 fender precision bass with a problematic playing action. In its standard, post1957 configuration, the precision bass is a solid body, fourstringed instrument equipped with a single splitcoil humbucking pickup and a onepiece, 20 fret maple neck with rosewood, pau ferro, or maple fingerboard. In this revised and expanded edition, it offers a complete illustrated history of bass guitars, from fenders first electric model in the 1950s through all the major models of the next 50. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Guitar fret leveling beam precision sanding beam leveling file leveler bar for guitar bass luthier tool includes 400, 600, 1200 sandpaper on 4 sides 3. Guitar diy, hex wrench, guitar building, keep it cleaner, say hello, snug, guitars, nerd, pretty.
When fender introduced the worlds first electric bass guitar in the early 50s they couldnt have foreseen the impact the precision bass would. I play the bass as a hobby, and ive been interested in bass guitars since the 1970s. The bass book a complete illustrated history of bass guitars. Another fun build in the books, love the versatility on this one. May 26, 2011 precision bass tune up set up duration. Sketchy setups fender precision and jazz bass guitar books. It sounds and feels just as great as when it was originally released back in the 50s. The p bass was designed to solve a growing problem. Ok guys, lets get back to the subject of luthiers tools. The bass guitar, electric bass, or simply bass, is the lowestpitched member of the guitar family.
Each time you play your bass, before you do your final tuning, play for a few minutes to allow the strings to warm up. The packaging was superb for both bass guitars, but it should be mentioned that the p j bass had a minor dent on the pickguard even after i removed the protective gelatine. Bass guitar repair illinois electric bass guitar luthier illinois electric bass guitar repair illinois. Listing bass luthiers usa luthier directory musical. For beginner, intermediate and advanced bass players.
Watch rushs geddy lee answer questions at big beautiful. While the fender precision bass is praised for its quality and reliability, the squier variant is much cheaper and looks practically the same, and is also well recieved. Guitar and bass setup manuals for strat, tele, gibson, fender pbass. Custom shop precision bass guitarshonoring the first electric bass with the finest craftsmanship in mind. Listing double bass luthiers usa luthier directory. Ok guys, lets get back to the subject of luthier s tools.
With the introduction of the precision bass and its companion, the fender bassman amp, the problem was solved and standup bassists struggling to be. With that kind of budget id go either with lakland or carlo laklandish basses made by their master luthier carl pedigo. Double bass repair new hampshire upright bass luthier new hampshire. The squier affinity series precision bass pj puts classic fender p bass tone and feel into your hands at an amazing price. A really nice book on the uneven history of the fender bass. New listing fender artist series roger waters of pink floyd signature p bass precision black. Theres a lot to be said for tradition when it comes to the bass guitar, and its a tradition that ultimately goes back to the originals. Luthiery books are a great way to learn how to make instruments. The fender precision bass is a model of electric bass manufactured by fender musical. Everything on the fender 50s precision bass is reminiscent of that era, even right down to the truss rod adjustment, except for radius and frets. Use this site for a pricing guide and source of information on all guitars. Short scale bass guitar neck check guitar repair luthier. Get that vintage, gritty fender tone thanks to the combination of precision and jazz bass pickups, each with its own volume knob, and a master tone knob, allowing you to dial in your preferred sound. Hal leonard the hal leonard jazz bass method book audio online.
Fender squier affinity precision p bass guitar seymour duncan quarter pounder. They couldnt have known known it then, but the precision bass. Short scale bass guitar notched straight edge tool designed to check bass guitar neck straightness of the fretboard and not just the frets. The precision bass often shortened to pbass is a bass guitar manufactured by fender musical instruments corporation. Fender player precision bass maple fingerboard limited edition ocean turquoise. Jul 23, 2018 the fender 50s precision bass is a revisited classic. Since it was first published in 1995, the bestselling bass book has become the standard text for anyone searching for a complete history of bass guitars. Of course, fenders love for pushing the envelope didnt stop there, and today you can get all the hallmarks of a fender along with the extended range of a fifth string in this.
Since the mid1950s, the bass guitar has largely replaced the double bass in popular music. Click for more information on the fender vintera precision 50s bass. Home forums bass guitar general forums bg luthier s corner please take 30 seconds to register your free account to remove most ads, post topics, make friends, earn reward points at our store, and more. In california in the early 50s, the fender company introduced the worlds first electric bass guitar. The action is high and the bass is very uncomfortable to play. A luthier, or guitar maker, by trade, bills spends his days not crunching numbers or poring over spreadsheets, but using his hands and tools to turn wood into handsome musical instruments.
A wonderful book with lots of detailed pictures of this great bass. By selling directly to end users we provide the best quality products at the best price to professionals and hobbyists. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. November 18, 2011 graham parker luthier on the workbench is a 1969 fender precision bass with a problematic playing action. Machined from ultrahighgrade stainless steel, our stewmac notched straightedge wont bend or dent as easily as the aluminum straightedges on the market. Below he shares what his job is like, along with some very nice pics of his crafting and handiwork. This is the only true way to check for straightness before leveling your frets. Recommended luthiers repairs and technical basschat.
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