Absolutely amazing Billy, thank you so much, such brilliant tips, going to go get some tools to replicate your strap making technique. absolutely right, with that twisty strap problem is a pain😊💜.

Billy is right , it's all in the hands ✌️✌️✌️

Scooba webbing could be used for the ends to stiffen it up and it will never become flimsy.

Awesome video. Thank you!

Really informative video on set up and up keep. Really easy to understand. Such an awesome guy! Loving "Hell to pay - Niacin" playing in the background!

love the video; music is so distracting, though.

Hey, Billy, you are not only the best bass- player in the world, you are an experienced craftsman either…. Love it…. GREAT!!!! Greetings from northern Germany Manfred

Crazy you mention that in the end, it’s your hands. Thats what I tell my students when I’m teaching photography. It’s all in the eyes. This was a fun video. I got several good tips. See ya at NAMM. 😎✨🤙🏼

I was probably the only guy using plastic bread bag clips to lock my straps. I know that's not the wisest thing, but it worked better than nothing. I wouldn't have done that if I played Les Pauls instead of strats. Then I started using washers.

What I love about Billy is how hands-on he is about working on his gear. Most people his level would just have a tech. I love he has his own workshop. I've seen him do incredible things with attaching a strap too.

Great

Moro em santarem do Pará Brasil,video maravilhoso,obrigado Billy,você é sensacional.

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Listening to you talking about bases, straps, music, technique, with SO MUCH FUCKING PASSION. Hah, it is easy to understand why you have been in the top of the hill for so long. You love music and everything around it and WE LOVE YOU. Thanks for all living LEGEND!!

how to make a bass play better at home...... my luthier came over...... :). i own a 2006 american deluxe p-bass....... i think basses are VERY hard to adjust..... i spent 90 $ for a factory set up and OMG does it sound good...... and in my mind i know it is factory perfect..... it's fun to watch dude work on a bass but i say, spend the money and get it done right.....ESPECIALLY bass

Always love you, Billy!

you are awesome billy thank you for sharing your amazing diy side :)

Billy's the man. It's just great to see his down to earth approach.

Thank you very much!

Terrible angles from the person who s recording...I can t see what he s doing.. his arm is blocking the area of interest

The best!

Very Insightful, the fret levelling part is awesome, thank you very much Mr. Sheehan!

It's so inspiring and important to see a highly esteemed professional take the time and do this work himself. It shows us we don't always need the expensive instruments and pro techs. Thank you Mr Sheehan!

I recently went into business as a guitar setup/repair technician, and this video is part of what made me decide to do it. It removed the mystery and gave me confidence that I could do it myself. Thank you!

very useful information. But don't operate by youself if you can only afford a budget bass, a pore tiny mistake will blow your money away

Mr. Bill, I love you!

"I'm not a luthier. I'm just a bassist." Just!!!!!

That is seriously one of the coolest guitar riffs in rock history.

wow... i wish i ciuld play that bass....though i only know the basics....i like to play that on my ugly songs i wrote....hehehe

the thing i like most about Billy is how he never forgets about beginners or those on a tight budget. not just an incredible player but also a great teacher:)

I always thought a fret dress was far more complicated than that; boy am I glad I was wrong. Thanks for showing us that, Billy 👍

Great video Billy. I’ve always admired your playing and style. You’re very genuine and your videos are very helpful. Thank you.

Normally not that interested in watching people swap pups on their instruments but you, sir, made this quite an enjoyable watch. Thank you! 😊

Can someone (perheps the author himself) clarify what the 'spacers' used here are originally for? I'm having hard time finding anything similar here in Finland, because of the language barrier. I thought that it would narrow down the search if I know what they are for officially. :D

Thank you for the class!

Billy is a great speaker & storyteller as well as being an awesome musician

What a great guy! I’m just an amateur bassist and watching Billy is inspirational. I’ll never be as good as Billy but that’s ok. It’s about the connection between the instrument and the player. And if the audience likes what you’re playing - it’s a win!!😊

Billy is cool. Full stop.This video makes him even cooler - I love it when pros are still hands on with their gear.

It’s so great to see you again in these videos Billy. You’re a very good speaker and instructor. And the info you give is invaluable to this new generation of young thumpers. Thank you and keep up the good work brother. So good to see you again! 🫵🏻👀✨

Getting the neck straight? That is very bad advice, a backbow in a neck can destroy the neck, please set neck relief as the manufacturer recommends, DO NOT set it straight! It has a great risk of back bowing the neck!

Hi Billy! Hope this finds you and yours well. Your kitty cat too! ~C Blu❤

Nice job Billy ! I bought them in gold ;) now try to put in my own built bass ...

I'm going to be installing another set of these in a few days!!!!

The Bass Master!

Thanks for sharing, and btw, love your playing. 👏👏👏👏

I guess you already know that you can market your product. Are you doing that,(marketing it)

thanks so much for this. you're amazing!

Mr. Sheehan, I have followed your work for 30 years and you still absolutely amaze me! My wife and I had a chance to see you & Mr. Big in Augusta Georgia at a place called the Post Office club. Y'all were awesome! You, Sir, were absolutely outstanding and given the club, the concert was like a private show. One of, if not the best, but, one of the best shows I've ever been to see! You are my Bass Hero Sir! Thanks for all the memories! Sincerely, Tony. Peace.

Of course, he could turn around and sell that hand made, one-off $150 bass for $4,000 🤣