Geddy Lee Jazz Bass Tattoo Removal

[@Erik-fu7vt]

Hey the bass owner here. I’m really happy how this turned out. It looks so much better. Can’t believe it was salvageable. Plays great too

[@ian-c.01]

That's great to hear, it's always good to get updates from Dave's customers and hear how pleased they are !

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

Thanks 👍

[@jjslate1433]

That type of bass is always more fun to play! They seem to have more personality than a straight from GC new bass. Good luck with your gently used bass.

[@dougmeyer4649]

A Dave's World of Fun Stuff sticker would of covered that just fine!

[@ALTDOK667]

Yes, it would _have._

[@pedraw]

and it's black too

[@Jah_Rastafari_ORIG]

@@ALTDOK667 I have a coffee mug that covers that and about a dozen other you're/your/there/their, etc... Keeps the screaming down...

[@guitarfreak521]

Wait? Dave has stickers?

[@glennhynes5263]

Excellent job Dave. As my dad was fond of saying, "if anyone notices that imperfection, they are really not minding their own business. "

[@samlelowitch]

Good to have you back, Dave. You’re doing things to basses I would never dare to do myself. Thanks for the cool videos!

[@orionfixr7713]

A man needs to know his limitations but a lot of what Dave does is a part of normal maintenance . Heat bending neck and wiring might be better off left to pro. Lucky enough my wife is a certified solderer and I'm crazy enough to try anything . One thing I have learned over the years is a proper tool for a proper job .

[@thomasburnett4712]

Welcome back Dave! We’re right where you left off!

[@rjmcmooseknuckle]

Hey Dave!! Good to hear your voice bud!!

[@PastelComGini]

This looks like a nice bass. The setup looks perfect too.

[@22Pachanga]

I have a USA Geddy, would like to try a MIJ. I've seen too many mexican neck issues on Dave's workbench to even consider south of the border...

[@NobodyNewsNetwork]

@@22Pachanga The neck issues are real. I got a Mexican one and the neck was unplayable. It was my 1st bass and complety turned me off to playing bass. Been playing guitar ever since.

[@22Pachanga]

@@NobodyNewsNetwork Man don't give up that easy. Playing bass and guitar gives you insights into the other side(s). Find an Ibanez, they make good inexpensive basses.

[@FantasticF113]

Love your channel. a mix of techie stuff and your chatting along the way makes it a great viewing experience. Keep up the good work! 🙏

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

Thanks, will do!

[@In_MT]

Nice work Dave!

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

Thanks!

[@bluesingmusic3443]

The greats make it look easy.

[@dsholt]

I've been watching this channel a long time, but you can still find something new here. Never seen you have to sand off a "tattoo".

[@daniels.2720]

"Mom" in 'playing posistion' = bless her heart...

[@orionfixr7713]

Good job David ! So much good info. in all your videos . To all the viewers that complain about you doing the same thing over and over , can they do what you show them ? Why not ? David has shown you over and over again !

[@Ben_Mdws]

Great job there Dave - first thought was that ‘carving’ would never possibly disappear

[@warrenosborne6044]

Justa note on the Leo Quan bridge, I bought a US P new in 77, and had it set up then, Later, about OHHH, I think 98,, about had it re-set by "The Man" in Charlotte. He ground off the sharp conners and took off the vertical allens. She ran great till we all went out of work due Covid. I just turned 70, All of the finish is gone to bare wood above the pickup from sweat. Thanks for the vid!, oz

[@jimballardband]

Thanks Dave, great to see you. I appreciate your humor. The dreaded Bad Ass bridge 😆 for sure, ouch! Good informative all around video I thoroughly enjoy it. And the little jam session 🎶✌🏻🍻

[@robbduggan6151]

Glad you're back again, I missed you here in the shop. Cheers !

[@TheFULLMETALCHEF]

Glad you’re back,David!

[@BreadSlocum]

The Hootchie Goochie man is back...!

[@paulmoreton3083]

Great vid as ever Dave, and good to see you back at it. Now I'm going to want a beer, every time I tune up. Cheers from the UK!

[@captnsquid8151]

Nice scratch repair Dave. Good tips to remember. Thanks.

[@bldallas]

Nice job! I love the cleaned up look you were able to get, with careful sanding and polishing. Good stuff.

[@ian-c.01]

Nice finish repair Dave, that completely transformed the bass from a 'leave at home in the case' bass to a 'proud to play at any gig' bass ! A little bit of know how and patience goes a long way if you are carefulling enough !

[@GregSturmon]

Miss you man!!! Love to see you back in action. Always learn something when I watch. Great info on the MOM job haha

[@shardug]

I know it can be a pain to put these videos out, just wanted to say "thanks" . The info you give on your videos has really helped me.

[@egroegmcdonald9870]

Nice to see you back Dave. Peace.

[@er5406]

Thanks Dave. A needed sanity check.

[@glennszafirski9115]

stay safe while you are working I will resort to watching some of your old vids they are all good make me laugh every time

[@runningwithscissors0911]

Nice. Thanks for explaining. Like the tip about MN Cymbal Polish.

[@darrellwilliams6741]

Thanks Dave I Appreciate you Sharing your Knowledge with Me I Always Learn Something New From You. Be Safe and Stay Healthy Amen 👍🙏🏽

[@allthebass]

Not a big fan of the Leo Quan bridges either but you could put use little anti-seize on the screws. Vibra-Tite VC-3 may be another option. It’s kinda a pain to treat the saddle screws with but I’ve been experimenting with it to keep my bridge saddle screws from letting the saddles drop from vibration while still be able to easily adjust.

[@blkjckgtr3075]

Dave your a magician!good to see your in the summer mode,Cheers.

[@simonkormendy849]

Hey Dave, I just recently bought a second-hand Ibanez Soundgear SR1306PM 6-string bass off of a friend of mine, I finally got it back to a playable condition yesterday when the strings I had bought for it on eBay, turned-up in the post, the 6-string bass has two active pickups on it, the string-gauges go from .130 to .032, I've got it sounding and playing great so far, nice low action on it too, the action is about 2mm for all the strings at the 12th fret, I've got it tuned B,E,A,D,G, and C.

[@frankperricone2065]

Good to see you back,Why is it that bass players make the best guitar luthiers? As a bass player myself with some vintage basses and some good guitars, I don't have to bring my instruments to anybody anymore all I have to do is look for one of your videos and I can do a very good setup and most repairs,from a brother bassist,than you!! P.S don't change the personality

[@elducko1951]

great job, Dave!! Your vids are always the highlight of my weekend!!

[@Sh4dowFawx]

Great video as usual Dave...I'd call this ordeal Mom's gooch 😁

[@briansimpson8116]

Been a while. Glad you're back

[@bluesingmusic3443]

Got my Dave's World of Fun Stuff fix. I was suprised at the "kitchen knife router", I prefer the flat blade screw driver & claw hammer method. Of course if I don't have a claw hammer handy, there's always my trusted rock, sitting near by, at the ready. (The right tool for the right job.)

[@georgerobinson9275]

I have seen excellence and He is Dave! Great amazing job!

[@deaddadd]

A Geddy Lee bass on my son's birthday. Not too shabby!

[@Hortron69]

You’re like a mad scientist in this one.

[@dougb9327]

Love your vids and nice to see you back!

[@och70]

Damn, that was really beautiful work.

[@sidneysnottley6414]

As always entertaining AND informative - Big Thanks.

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@michaelmyers1270]

Very interesting Dave. Nice work.

[@garyhess3139]

A nice repair Dave, 👍🎸

[@petedazer3381]

Hey look! Geddy signed the body in the neck pocket! Holy shit your good man! Funny as hell too!

[@mikegarwood8680]

Wow, just wow. I stumbled onto your channel and immediately subscribed. Learned more in one day than my many years of puttering around...must be because I'm really a drummer (I do play at the bass and try not to destroy my guitar). The dissimilar metals topic got my ears peaked, as I am versed in engineering and machining. I wonder if changing the bridge saddle set screws (and the intonation screws) to a non-ferrous metal, such as brass, would prevent this. Alternatively, going with stainless steel saddles, I would think, could prevent this as well. Which, if any, would you suggest?

[@jamesflack8624]

"Mom is outta the picture" That's one Mutha no one will miss... Cheers Davey 🍻

[@battlefatigue7476]

I find it relaxing listen to Dave when he is working. I´m playing on a Mexican P-bass. It looks good, it feels good and it sounds good. I call it: "My white unicorn"

[@jlore6344]

Great stuff as always. Thanks Dave!

[@piewacket]

Grate job as always ! Cheers Dave 🍻!

[@joemcgraw5529]

A good way I found to adjust the truss rod without taking off neck or strings is to pull the pickguard (if possible ) that way neck is under string tension when you adjust the relief ,just have to move it back enough to get to the truss rod

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

no access on most instruments

[@Mike-fx1eu]

Spaghetti Lee!!!! Love them!!!! Lovely nickname by the way!!!

[@johnbotica7136]

Did you think about filling in the little dent with super glue after you hit it with the black laquer. I've done it a few times and it worked well.

[@FAMUCHOLLY]

Hey Dave; if I put a dab of CA glue in first before the paint, would that be a good way to fix a divot that's just a little bigger than the one you had left? Thanks man; love the videos!

[@patjeudy5250]

Miss you Dr. Dave!!!

[@melkags1307]

Thanks! This was really helpful. I didn’t know about soaking sandpaper but it makes a lot of sense; going to use that method. What’s the drill bit you use for polishing? Is it just a soft foam sponge?

[@rayfabris2512]

your the archie bunker of Luther's. LOL great channel.

[@NotedArchived]

do you have a favorite oil you'd recommend for fretboard conditioning?

[@stu-j]

Just bought my first bass ( p bass) at 49yo playing guitar for over 30 years and im loving it! Gave it a dave setup as it is just waiting on new strings! And wow how expensive are strings lol

[@davidkastin4240]

Ikr. They are double the price they used to be 😬

[@stu-j]

@@davidkastin4240 I was shocked! Almost as much as I paid for the bass hahaha. Well at least it's gonna double in price!

[@derekmetcalfe5018]

Its great to watch a video where the desperation of the last 18 months has disappeared from your voice , your aserbic positivity has returned , hang on in there Dave and welcome back !!!

[@ThatOtherAndi]

that is so far my favorite video of yours :)

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

Wow, thanks!

[@Wolfgang19675150]

Badass!! Good job !

[@stephenmurphy6554]

How would you remove his autograph on the back of the headstock?

[@ShannonFerguson]

Good to see you, Dave!

[@jcsopinion3899]

Damn, I wish you would set my three basses . Playing em’ is one thing….. keeping them together is another. I know .. I know …. You make it look so damn easy. Handing over them to a “ yeah I’m an expert “ is not even worth it! Well played and another good tutorial that just makes me more afraid of cranking down or getting creative lol. Your dreaded stew Mac only talks through email. I guess covid is contagious through text… or worse yet a PHONE CALL. 🤨

[@acris4167]

Just curious as to why you like a lighter top in string choice... I have really yet to experiment, with so many of them on the market.

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

plays faster in the upper octave

[@acris4167]

@@DavesWorldofFunStuff yeah baby! The need for speed!

[@johnvenditto2908]

I'm not sure what makes a Geddy Jazz a Geddy in the specifications, other than it being to '72 specs (with a Badass II added) but that pickguard looks butt ugly on the black body, the white mother-of-toilet seat looks much better IMO. As always Dave great video and can't wait til the next one!

[@ciekce]

it's designed to be pretty much a clone; neck profile is the same as his custom shop necks, pups are wound to sound like his #1

[@tomkirk6942]

Great vid/repair brother. Hope you’re well man.

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

All good

[@tomkirk6942]

@@DavesWorldofFunStuff Glad to hear!

[@Adamisgood24]

Star Of David tattoo. Nice!

[@larrys009]

Beauty Job Dave ;)

[@JustPlayingBass]

Nice job on the tattoo. What method would you recommend to get rid of lots of fine playing scratches?

[@davidkastin4240]

Try scratch remover from auto parts store . It works on fine scratches. I use Scratch Out. What it didn't take out it made less noticeable. Was $6-$8. There are more expensive ones up to $20, Idk if they work better ✌

[@JustPlayingBass]

@@davidkastin4240 thanks david

[@thomaskrueger1728]

Just wondering why you didn't do the spot paint before the buffer? Thanks for giving me tons of confidence to set up my guitars.

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

could not see the true defect

[@bigyin.7710]

I thought the same, pop lacquer in, then sand.

[@dsholt]

I bought a used guitar that has some permanent marker on the back of the headstock. Would this strategy work for getting that off? Or would it too quickly hit wood?

[@pedraw]

maybe try some "goof-off" or something similar.

[@robbysguitars8223]

Alcohol will get most of it off but will leave a ghost image. From there, try a very little bit of acetone, if the finish is poly. If the finish is lacquer, ask Dave.

[@bluesingmusic3443]

I've used Simple Green on permanent marker on metal & plastic, it might work on wood too. After Dave recommended it for fret boards & other gooched areas, I bought a bottle. It's actually great stuff. The label suggests diluting it, but I use it full strength. Try it, it won't hurt anything.(at least it hasn't hurt any surface I've used it on.)

[@russellharris5072]

I've used WD40 to get marker off in the past to good effect.........................

[@davidkastin4240]

Maybe a magic eraser would work?

[@heikkivuori]

Good job Dave!

[@scottbogfoot]

Hey Dave, if you were to recommend a set of strings for a casino to get a 50's-60's tone what would they be? Thanks 😃Cheers

[@acris4167]

So what's the reason for wanting lighter treble strings?

[@liverpoolred2834]

Making Mom disappear in the Sanding position :-)

[@chriswareham]

If it was mine I'd want that signature sanded off the back of the headstock as well. I've got an Eastwood "Hooky" bass, and the first thing I did with it is replace the headstock badge with a blank one.

[@zombiehunter374]

A little bit of nail polish remover takes it right off.

[@JacqueRamon]

I had to do a similar thing. I bought a vintage bass body that was stored in bubble wrap for f*** knows how long. It doesn't take genius to know you don't store painted bodies for a long period of time in bubble wrap. It messed the whole finish with impressions all over. I used 800 and 2000 wet and dry to get it off and polish.

[@niptodstan]

I use tooth picks for drop fills. You can get tiny amounts in then.

[@jimfrost3472]

Dave would you do the same with a nitro finish?

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

I'd have to see the issue

[@colinc6031]

Since you did the wet test, I thought you could just put some Glue Boost on the scratches, then sand them level with the body?

[@ian-c.01]

The glue is harder than the lacquer so it's harder to get it level, it's best to only use Glu-Boost where you really need to

[@DerekTJ]

So, instead of the Bad Ass, what should be recommended?

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

a good old stock fender bridge

[@acris4167]

Dave, I would love to do guitar tech work like you, so aside from watching every guitar tech video ever made, what other resources would you not mind suggesting ?

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

books

[@acris4167]

@@DavesWorldofFunStuff And I presume these books you are referring to are "Dave approved" ? I have one from years ago called Guitar Gear. Maybe you're familiar?

[@simonkormendy849]

With regards to the Badass Bridge, I think dissimilar metals were used because that's what the bean-counters dictated, and bean-counters are neither guitar-builders, nor musicians.

[@ImpalamansGarage]

You seem like you are in really good spirits Dave.

[@DefaultName-bw1bx]

You sound really happy today.

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

I am!

[@joebleaux2321]

Lager, ale, pilsner, whats the E string?

[@Jah_Rastafari_ORIG]

@Joe Bleaux Guinness.

[@rickmccl71]

@@Jah_Rastafari_ORIG Nice, I was gonna suggest 'stout'.

[@mdu2112]

Lager, Ale, Pilsner! LMFAO 🤣

[@sentforth5]

Yer cranium is lookin' good, Dave!

[@Goomer]

I always thought bad ass were crap. Still have one on my 64 Melody Maker however.

[@moparmike3739]

That guy is probably really happy with the the repairs you made to his bass...but Mom is pissed 😠

[@shepherd8203]

Turn out Dave is here

[@jackshittle]

This is one of the reasons I own basses with no truss rod.

[@bandsbikesandboozereviews]

Dude! How about some metric measurements. I know you're still part of the Commonwealth but you have to give up on the Imperial measurement system at some point! Love the videos by the way !

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

the guitars were built using imperial

[@bandsbikesandboozereviews]

@@DavesWorldofFunStuff Even the Japanese built guitars? I thought they used the metric system?

[@jfabritz]

The OCD person in me can see the light show a sharp distortion in the finish where the tape was parallel to the pick up slot. You might have been able to feather it a little more to get rid of the obvious line, but face up, you won't notice it. I am sure the customer was happy with the result.

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

reflextion..

[@pensnut08]

I put a Hipshot bridge on mine.

[@spud2go]

Thanks for hanging out?? Oh God, sorry - I had no idea my webcam was on!

[@darlenemcmillan5802]

You are Canadian. I am hungry. Winner, winner chicken 🐓 dinner🍗