Fender P Bass DNA Removal

[@iambrowlles]

I could watch Dave all day! He is the king of guitar repair!

[@dmedicFF]

Back in the 70's, there was a guitar repair guy/luthier in New York named Charlie Lobue. He called the dirt on a fretboard "schmunda". Always liked that word.....Great vid again Dave!

[@drfret1]

To greatly reduce the chance of a split shaft breaking when opening or closing it, heat gently with the tip of a soldering iron. Do NOT overheat! Warm metal is more pliable and less likely to break off. Love your video's !

[@ralphbenites1819]

I like that purple fender bass guitar.sweet.🎸

[@TaralgaBushAdventure]

I'm going through the same job with a used p-bass that came from a school. Just filthy, but promises to be fine once cleaned up an polished. So I'm doing the total DNA clean. As always, thanks Davey, this (and the assembly) vid is a great help!

[@zonie9872]

Don't ever stop. you are my favorite channel!

[@SixSixthSix]

thanx dave, are you going to do a demo or a fender p usa VS fender p mexico. that seems fun. rock on

[@cottonfever1221]

I enjoy watching your vids,we share many opinions and techniques when it comes to Fenders and their fixing or modifications,you said you preffered EMG'S when up-grading a mid level Fender,why them over the Dimarzio's that have been a staple for up-grades on Fenders since the late 70s ? I think they have a more original tone over the EMG'S dont you think ? They are great when used in a active up-grade but EMG'S used passively miss the classic tone,what do YOU think ? thanks for another vid

[@reedhead1]

I just got a guitar from FEEbay, the DNA was an inch thick! Took me 2 days of scrubbing and polishing to make it right

[@hbrunyan]

Appreciate what you do Dave! It's great to be able to smile my way all through an informative video! I'm working on a T-20 right now. The neck has a bow that I'm gently working out but the main issue was that the thing sat in a case long enough for the insides of the case to deteriorate and ruin the finish on the bass. I've been doing a lot of flat black lately but the grain on this one is too pretty to cover with paint! Doing a light Sedona Stain and satin poly!

[@alanmardell1474]

Hi Dave. Thanks for all the very amusing, entertaining and informative videos :O).

[@kirkgray6949]

Aboat the knob….Love ur show Dave

[@bassmentality]

I got the same body same colour and 2 dates. Jan 10 2001 & Fab 13 2001 and the same pencil sign off! but mines a jazz :-) Learning a lot from your videos Dave. Cheers!

[@williamtreacy8567]

good video crazy dave ,I really enjoy watching your vids and learning, about guitar care and tips, your approach is entertaining you have a very good sense of humor, keep up the good work, my brother

[@DeathFromAbove1981]

Nice work Dave. Gods own guitar tech.

[@wa1ufo]

Keep up the great work Dave!

[@geetar4yerears]

Yeah, i guess that makes sense. I'd just never seen them under the pickguard like that. I had a friend who wanted me to redo his J bass without a pickguard, and he was disapointed when there was that hole there. I wasn't sure if they were a standard thing now....Seems to be. I was real surprised at the number under the Strat's.

[@prs94]

hey Dave a tip i you dint have compressed air you can get a can of compressed air in a computer maintenance store i use that sometimes with my guitars

[@xXMaidenXx1994]

Hey Dave try using the yellow windex surface cleaner the disinfecting one , works great for cleaning the body and the tuners as well

[@stevebrighttheblackguitar653]

Dave I just put the P bass body and a neck together... What a coincidence! Great timing!

[@luiestum]

Nice bass, cool color.

[@doubletakevapes5076]

Dave whats up with that Black Danelectro you showed at the beginning of the bass video? I like it is it for sale?????The one with the pearly pick guard

[@44numskull]

Great job. Are you going to demo this P bass through the Phil Jones or direct? What kind of strings are you putting on?

[@IamUncledeuce]

well the p/u cavities look nice... my MIM Jimmy strat looked like a popcorned ceiling, it took a dremel to smooth it out before I could lay in the copper foil. Is this a MIM P-bass?

[@cottonfever1221]

@PANICBLADE Active first came out production wise on the the MusicMan Stingray in the late 70's(77?give or take a year)I was just wondering why he chooses active EMG's on a Mid level bass,I think a 60.00$ set of Dimarzio's that have been the up-grade of choice since the late 70's the easy way to go to capture that "vintage Fender"tone. Everyone has their opinion and I like to pick the brains of other bassist's to get an idea of whats the general consensus. thanks for your opinionn:>

[@BobGrimminger]

Is that Jazz Bass in midnight blue? I have one.

[@robertlottmann]

Is this cooked or uncooked linseed oil. Cooced will dry an harden...

[@SlaughteredDecay]

Hey Dave, Will just any degreaser/cleaner for cars work? They don't seem to sell that simple green MAX in my country. Is it some ingredient in car cleaners/degreaser that you should avoid? Thanks, Erik

[@321novrain]

Never Dull is great stuff .Now I have a new use for it . Thanks Dave !!!! Luv your vid's. Appreciate it man!! Paul

[@NapoleanXV]

How do you go about cleaning pick guards and other plastic parts?

[@scottyshepardthesmoothdeep3081]

Wow brother dude I really like this video 🙂 ,please keep making them 👏 👍

[@TheMemoryjo]

I work in a violin repair shop and we use denatured alcohol to clean finger boards, we try to avoid using Murphy's on unfinished wood.

[@GEE3K]

very cool Dave, I'm glad I subscribed 100% !!!!

[@overdriven77]

@davey4557 thanks for taking your time to reply.......forgive me if i'm annoying with questions sometimes cheers

[@espowari]

haa Noofie Speed & Sport! I've watched this about 5 times and use these techniques on my basses, and the ones I buy. Thanks Dave!!

[@indianjjy]

another great video bro..........

[@PonyPower71]

It cleaned up quite nice. Not a bad deal at all.

[@geetar4yerears]

Hey Dave...Do you know what the 3/4" circular holes are for that I'm seeing on a lot of the latest Fender guitars and basses? Like the one in the neck pocket, and under the pickguard on the treble side of this one? I just repaired a HWY 1 Strat, and it had 3 in a row under the pickguard. Do you think it's for identification purposes or are they some kind of CNC router starting points for other pickups or controls? Just wondering if you know...Seems like a recent thing.

[@alansauer6853]

thanks for the great video. I watch your videos all the time.Your set ups are great and understandable

[@Songwriter4God]

@davey4557 Is it a wax or more of a polish? What's the best guitar polish to use? Or do you justu se the simple green as a polish? What actual guitar polish do you recommend most that's sold in music stores?

[@SnappingTurtle90]

instead of using 600 grit sandpaper, could i use some emery cloth?

[@jorgesxbass1]

I think the in model USA mainly Neck Wood, and that makes a difference, more if you replace the pickups and pots CTS put an arm of the USA, you will have an identical ME the USA!

[@kharkhov]

Hey. What thickness of foam should sit underneath Squier Jazz pickups? There is currently about 7mm. Thanks

[@infiniteandroid]

thanx Dave happy Halloween!

[@ZaddyGotchu]

is it ok to use fine steel wool to get stuff off the frets?

[@Songwriter4God]

What are you using the Nu Finish on? Is it to restore finish or what? MY acoustic could use a scratch sealer type thing, is there any such product you recommend? Like ot "re-finish" it?

[@fischercustomsguitars105]

hey dave hows it going??? where did you get your neck rest for the set up? i saw one at stew mac=/ but its a melon lookin thing and im trying to find one like yours. any sugestions on neck rest for set ups?

[@jounilaitinen1641]

Hey Dave, what´s your opinion on lemon oil for fretboards? Also, is the cleaning process different for ebony boards?

[@MFKR696]

Lemon oil is really carcinogenic, so if you do use it, you better make sure it is well absorbed into the fretboard and that you wipe off the excess to avoid over-exposure to it. Also, wearing nitrile gloves is a must. I find that Dunlop Formula 65 lemon oil works pretty good. Like I said, it is carcinogenic, but to me, nothing beats the feel of a properly oiled rosewood fretboard (other than Ebony, but if you ask me, it's too bright sounding. Rosewood is less dense than Ebony, which gives it a smoother mid-range and warmer highs.) If you don't believe that woods make a difference, please don't try and start an argument over it. If you don't believe they do, there's nothing I could say, nor evidence that I could provide that will change your mind, so I would appreciate if you kept that bit to yourself.

[@carlrudd1858]

INF1D3L010 So is tattoo ink.......

[@LucDiGiuseppe]

Ive started using nevrdull on my frets by your recommendation. great stuff, just one question. can it hurt the wood of the fretboard at all? im really concerned about it.

[@someguyoketcetc]

Do you have any kind of humidity control in your music room?

[@jonreiser2206]

I'm beginning to take notes. I guess we're going to have to start calling you "the professor".

[@jorgesxbass1]

Dave, I have a big doubt, the Bass Fender MIM has the same wood of American Stand, and this difference and only Hardware? Thanks

[@TommyPaycheck92]

Fender uses Alder on mostly all of their Basses Hardware, and craftsmanship makes the only difference.

[@Skykingsound]

Also string spacing is different. On some mexi bodies, Fender will use Basswood. Electronics are different too. It really depends on the model.

[@maximee]

Dave, what makes you think nu finish does NOT contain silicone? I know there many people

[@jostego]

Hi Dave. What's that yellow bass hanging to the right of your knockaround P? Also, in your opinion, what's the best playing and sounding short-scale out there? *****

[@J8D2]

Probably a 51' reissue p bass

[@johnkramer7161]

You are correct.

[@sclogse1]

Wonder what Dave thinks of using block oil if no Linseed Oil is at hand....

[@baileywoodroffe]

EMG pickups really? A lot of older guys aren't keen on em. What makes you like them over passive ones?

[@randomname00001]

Hey Dave, O have a stratocaster in this exact same color, I cant seem to find another one are they rare or something?

[@JesseKZiter]

Thanks Dave !

[@riansettles2506]

The Danelectro looks killer.

[@TomKrall]

Do you have a favorite wall mount or have strong opinions on what's out there?

[@serpentmdma]

hey dave. when you say youd put EMG's in it. are they the passive ones or active???

[@johnnyleaf788]

Thanks Davey. Just cleaned my second hand guitars and was "Freaked out"!!!! to see how much shit people can leave behind on an instrument! Thanks I now have a D.N.A complex haha.

[@Jkautsky]

I once saw an article in a guitar magazine by a guitar tech who had a guy bring in his Les Paul to him to work on. However, as a matter of superstition, he never cleaned it and was very reluctant to have the tech touch any of the grime build up in fixing his guitar. However, the tech did have to remove some grime around the tailpiece to do the repair. The tech wrote, 'Sorry to mess with the mojo!' :-D

[@runninonempiy]

THE SKY CAM IS THE BEST!!

[@overdriven77]

@davey4557 hehe.....i'm low on budget all the time dude....but still, is it worth buying?

[@billy2463]

looks great

[@punker6506]

my first bass was a p-bass that looked just like that. I loved the blue color until i found out that under stage lights it turned purple. eeek. i think i've have had at least 6 or 7 other basses since then.

[@johnnyleaf788]

Hiya Davey,do you copper shield the Bass or use graphite?

[@HeavyMetalGamer45]

Hi, Dave I just bought a B.C. Rich Warlock bass 2nd hand from my bro he hasn't delivered it yet but I just want to ask is there anything I should check on it before I play it is this the same in this vid for every bass?

[@terrysmith6442]

Nice job

[@tylerjones2]

what tuning do you play the vacuum cleaner in?

[@LakeOfLitSterno]

James Jamerson famously said, "The dirt keeps the funk." He never cleaned nothin'. I sure like his tone...

[@norfy]

Do you use that Ronsonol to remove sticker residue?

[@norfy]

Dave's World of Fun Stuff Cool. I'm about to clean up a few guitars. Can I use the Ronsonol on the fretboard? Thanks

[@sgparodys]

dave were do u get neverdull

[@oldfatguyrr1]

Another great vid. Thank you!

[@LEIF1313]

Dave, Is simple green safe to use on lacquer?

[@overdriven77]

hi dave, american vs mehican fender??? what do you think?

[@nicholas72611]

9:08 how did you make that thing for the frets. I need to clean my frets.

[@PANICBLADE]

@cottonfever1221 active pickups were invented for the bass guitar in the first place due to complaints from passives getting lost in mixes. active tech is pretty desirable for bass, though many including myself still prefer passive stuff. Dimarzio is great but for bass stuff, people prefer active stuff from either emg or duncan. even passive stuff for duncan. Dimarzio definitely has strength in guitars though.

[@angelacevedo2112]

you rock dave!!

[@RobertoMatiz123]

hey dave, do you have any advice on repairing scratches on a gloss finish? the back of my spector bass is fucking horrible...

[@pedraw]

Owe! I hit my mellon on the sky cam!......I had to lol. On the compressed air supply, you can also use canned compressed air like for keyboards and what not.

[@InterspeciesErotica7]

****** Can anyone tell me the purpose of the 1/2" round hole under the pickguard??

[@immolateus]

I had a guitar with that purple color once....it was a stupid shape that was prone to dings and dents, needless to say it got repainted...I miss that color.

[@ruthlessadmin]

It seems like some of the chemicals could be harmful to the wood over time...? I mean, I don't feel like cleaning my fretboard like that every time is ideal, and I clean them every time I change strings because it would be stupid not to. I just use Pledge...It cleans and I guess is safe for the wood.

[@1964danielito]

what color is?

[@hulkslayer626]

C.S.I. Agent: Who played this bass last?! Dave: ...good luck figuring that out! Lol

[@Sound8VisionVibe]

@davey4557 The black and silver one with the rounded body.

[@Sound8VisionVibe]

@davey4557 REALLY NOW?! How much?

[@S2NMoonshine]

thanks dave..

[@SlaughteredDecay]

@davey4557 Great I have one crap guitar I can test on! Guess I could buy some sort of cleaner and try it out. I live in Sweden. Looked at the swedish suppliers website and I could find Simple Green MAX. Maybe Simple Green "Motorsports" could do!?

[@humpde479]

can you tell me what you mean by dna you use quite a bit and im in the dark about this matter

[@LuisRivera-mz6mo]

Nice !!

[@derpherpington5077]

To anybody who knows! is there any alternative to linseed oil! I can't find any here in my area and I need to help my poor finger board really badly! please help!

[@radioripster]

That P bass looks good..nice and shiney. Did you put new strings on it or just boil the old ones? Don't laugh..if the strings aren't that old, but have lost their new sound, you can boil them for about 5 minutes or longer...spin them around a little to extract the water,let them air dry, put them back on and they sound good..get that piano string sound on the E and save some bucks!. On the down side, there will be DNA foam in the water.Wash the pot out immediately and save it for non edibles.

[@maximee]

I know there are many people satin many different things but the manufacturer himself states it contains silicone.

[@bsascottish]

thanks dave love vlogs

[@sgparodys]

awseome dave

[@pikashroom1]

Could I just use a can of compressed air?

[@pikashroom1]

Great, thanks!

[@Iamseanisme]

Sweet Danelectro