Precision Bass Guitar Setup

[@4deuce31]

Pots are the reason I've dimed all the knobs on every bass for the last 40 years. I just build my rigs around that tone. Sounds great every time.

[@wmralder]

I have no problem with "mundane" setups. It's relaxing listening to your banter while you do something I'm very familiar with. There's a name for it, ASMR. Look it up because this is almost textbook. And make no mistake, I regularly learn something I didn't know before. I look forward to these videos every time they come out.

[@mitchellmoore2524]

Love Dancing in the Moonlight. USE to play it back in the day Thin Lizzy rules.

[@griviljava]

you rock, Dave. Enjoyed that very much. You're inspiring me to take a lot better care of my own guitars

[@ROCU11]

Thanks for all your tips and tricks so far! I’m enjoying and learning from you every episode. Regards, Rob from the Netherlands (Europe😊)

[@zechariahfrink3707]

Looks EXACTLY like my first bass. Same white cream color with the strat knobs and everything. Mine was built in '95. I got it from a neighbor and paid $250 for and spent a whole summer moving lawns in the neighborhood and working with my Dad's catering business. I got a Fender BXR100 amp from him too.

[@Joetime90]

I actually think the Strat knobs are cool.

[@johnvenditto2908]

You've been kickin' em out lately Dave, keep em coming! Cheers

[@BreadandFaxes]

Nice looking piece of rosewood on that neck.

[@frankazack6701]

I have a 2004 MIM with flats & a SD 1/4 pounder.. velvety smooth power house of a bass

[@christosfragias592]

Great setup. I had the same with a Hipshot KickAss bridge. Great bass.

[@pavanatanaya]

Something tells me that Dave would be talking to himself even if the camera wasn't on. This whole KZbin thing is his way of keeping his wife from committing him to the nut house.

[@johnvenditto2908]

That's kinda how he got started making vids. He was setting up and fixing guitars for people and had to film it to prove what he was doing so he could charge accordingly. Add his gift of gab and knowledge, mix in his great Canadian dry wit and they enjoyed it so much they encouraged him to share them.

[@Jah_Rastafari_ORIG]

John Venditto That, and Kraft Dinner...

[@tylerlangdon2736]

his wife couldn't believe he was working on guitars the whole time now she knows. omg your playing with guitar the whole time

[@davidallen346]

I never seen a guitar tech with so many measuring tools the ones i dealt with have more set up prices than tools

[@keithturbin6768]

committed to the nut house would be the "safe" way to walk through life, it's more dangerous out herein the "real" world, and I wouldn't have it any other way. EVERYONE has a certain degree of built-in crazy to them that defines them and they couldn't change that about themselves(and no one should dare try and change that about another person or suggest that person change themselves. nor should anyone take their self too serious and wrongly listen to a lie their own brain is saying to them, the should be something they are not and to conform to A "MORMAL" person) if their life depended on it...................so you take the crazy that is yourself, and add(act) about 13% more crazy above that..............IT'S FOOLPROOF at 1-keeping everyone on their toes when you're around, 2 the shit talk about you that goes on when you're not around(or whispered ,fearing you might be close enough to catch them running their mouth, is BARE MINIMUM ....and makes them appear really nuts because if your spouse of parents or kids(those who are privy to the ....method acting?......hear " that guy is blah, blah" and the y laugh and say...."no he's not,you fucking idiot. AND 3- VERY IMPORTANT,VERY.........NO ONE ASKS YOU TO HEPL THEM PACK AND MOVE TO ANOTHER HOUSE, OR BORROW MONEY, OR DOG SIT, CARPOOL THEIR KIDS TO AN AWARDS BANQUETTE TO RECEIVE A PARTICIPATION TROPHY IN THE PARTICIPATING IN RECEIVING A PARTICIPATION TROPHY EVENT ....but they will volunteer to help you do whatever you need to get done to keep an eye on you and hopefully if you ever do flip out, you'll recall their good deeds they did for you and they won't receive any harm as you spiral downward into ultimately becoming a living legend because when you flipped out ,YOU FLIPPED THE FUCK OUT LIKE NO ONE EVER HAD............which is all just a fantasy in their minds that gets them committed because their brain turned off the sanity and .............you get it. wait..........we were talking about bass set up.

[@dbvetter7485]

My first Stratocaster, I bought new in 1977 for $250.00 us. It was blonde with back pick-guard, maple neck. So beautiful. Now I have a black Jazz Bass with white pick guard. I love white or black fenders.

[@corpsekrusher]

I love this channel!

[@danoconnor618]

Nicely done Dave

[@artisan337]

12 thou and 5/64”. Thanks, learning a lot!

[@gmjones2001]

"You're not marinating a piece of freaking meat." We need a compilation of best Dave quotes. :)

[@kdrake777]

Congrats on 100K followers!

[@JohnLee-mq4hk]

Good job, great info.

[@casperboo5465]

Great Job Dave, Really Do Like Your Channel, Thank You Cheers

[@pcbullets8726]

Another mission accomplished! Cheers!

[@2000SkyView]

I had a bass like that, sold it. Wish I didn't.

[@Freedom89984]

Very sad news from Toronto, I hope there were no friends or relatives involved Dave. Crazy world. My thoughts go out to the families that lost their beloved ones and those who are injured by this cowardly attack.

[@allanhawes8121]

Hey Dave. Go to the 19th. fret for the intonation testing. Try it out.

[@deepwater2652]

Sweet! Nice tutorial on shimming a neck, Dave. Inspires me to take a crack at shimming the neck of my daughter's Squier P-bass. But I think I'll keep the "chrome-domes" on hers - those Strat knobs just don't look right to me...

[@ConstantineIsslamow]

"Your not marinating a piece of meat" Love it!

[@peterstephen1562]

Hi Dave. I know it has become traditional to shim necks with a single piece at the end. This is not a good method because it leaves an unssupported section between the shim and front of the pocket.Better to make a wedge to fully support the whole fixing area . A single shim will encourage a bend in the upper neck i.e. a ski ramp. I use folded sandpaper , two layers then one layer or 3-2-1 layers.

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

no ..there is always a space..with no shim..otherwise it would be glued in place

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

the only bolt on true fit is a G&L each guitar neck is custom fit to each body..keep commenting to stay fashionable

[@110380michael]

In my area that is a 500-750usd pawn shop find.

[@jims.1529]

"You're not marinating a piece of meat", Dave you make me laugh a lot. Thanks.

[@Wildman9]

Match book covers always work for me in a pinch,or that clear lense covers for your phone, veneers,I've seen duct tape,plastic,etc.lol Good work as per spec.Way to go bud.Peace ✌🎸🎶🎶

[@analogoutdoors]

Nice! I love, love, love a white Fender.

[@Ryan-re7oj]

I believe that is one of those Mexican Squier Series Fenders. Great instruments!

[@MrLouo]

Hi Dave another great video. I don’t think I’ve seen you check the frets with a fret rocker.

[@demurets]

You played like John Entwistle, Dave!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RandyFricke]

Nice job. You could probably just lift that part of the pick guard up and hit those lube holes on those pots. I'm sure you thought of that.

[@jagoff62]

Dave you skunked me, I couldn't name any of the riffs you played lol.

[@senorfrio]

"...I like this! ...sounds nice!" -Dave

[@zennor_man]

Proper job Davey...'ansum bass..

[@andrewriley635]

Dave... More Lizzy, this time Dancing in the Moonlight, didn't know they made it as far as Canada...I'd love to get you to set up my SG but I have a feeling the postage could be more than the guitars worth! Keep it up mate!

[@MarioinRmd]

@15:06: Draw The Line, Aerosmith?

[@carmengiaa65]

and Thin Lizzy Dancing in the moonlight!

[@robertobrien2903]

Did they use Strat knobs on all the bases some years in the 90s...Played a black Precision from '96 with Strat knobs the other day and saw a Jazz Bass from the 90s with strat Knobs a couple years ago as well...used to own a Precision from '93 with the original knobs but when I traded it in they gave me a lot more money than what I paid for it so it must have been some special reissue in Ocean Turquoise Blue...please educate me if you know!!!

[@neilmorrow9756]

Hi Dave what is the pick up height for a p bass in millimetres? Thank you for your great videos and keep up your great work. Always a pleasure to watch.

[@robertcole4507]

Hi dave when are you coming to UK So you can look at my 63 p bass

[@stevebadachmusic]

congrats on 100k! I have a warmoth bass that looks pretty close to this one.

[@StoneShards]

Good show, Dave! Hey, I've been thinking, about the capo at first fret thing: if the capo is set just nutwards of the fret, won't the string have to RISE over the fret? I'm thinking so because there's a natural bend radius limit to the string based on its thickness. I'm thinking you could avoid all that string-bending nastiness by placing the capo on top of the fret. You're using the string as a level reference to the top of the fret, you know, not playing it, so...what do ya think?

[@johnf6288]

If your pickup poles are staggered in height, do you still set the height of the pickups only at the 2 E strings poles and ignore the middle higher poles? Thanks, great work like usual Dave

[@samstinkeringaround8961]

Hey Dave what kind of power driver do you use ? I know you have one I hear in in my headset all the time LOL.

[@DouglasPneuma]

Hey, where can I get those attachments to direct the DeoxIt into the volume/tone controls?

[@rallypoint1]

Nice bass! Except for the Strat-like volume and tone knobs. Looks out of place on a P.

[@kennethandes9170]

Dave on Dave. Does it get any better than this? Thanks Dave.

[@thepennyarcane5358]

Did you say that you can put some contact cleaner/lube down the pot shafts (after removing the knobs) to clean them? I've always wondered if that works, being a bit lazy sometimes..

[@fredherfst8148]

The Penny Arcane...yep. Buy a bit of 1/4 clear plastic tubing. Soften one end in hot water. Screw it on. Squirt in some contact cleaner and watch it dissappear. Take it off and do the twisty twisty thing. I had one pot on my old 54 es295 that was really stiff. I had to wait for about ten minutes for it to dissappear. Worked like a charm and the volume and tone were markedly much better. Learned from Dave. Thanks Dave.

[@Andrewmest]

what is the height of the pickups?

[@bucyruserie1211]

Hi Dave, only asking because you said it... Why do you check the harmonic when adjusting the intonation? I thought the harmonic wouldn't be effected as it's just that... a harmonic of the open note? I might be wrong.. ?/ certainly isn't the 1st time... How do I get a Fun Stuff Pick? Thanks

[@truckasaurus]

The harmonic is the actual note you're trying to replicate in fretting the 12th fret to check the intonation. The open string is an octave lower, and includes the 12th harmonic (and others) so in isolating just the 12th harmonic (especially if using a strobe) before fretting the 12th, you'll get a better picture of what the fretted note should look like.

[@lolocfmjpwp0kjcxsa]

Lee Huddleston Please, the harmonic at the twelfth fret is called the first harmonic, one octave above the fundamental. The 'twelfth harmonic'? Only dogs can hear. Good question, though. With a Peterson, the next higher band would drift left/right along with the open string fundamental. I've always used the first harmonic to compare with the fretted 12th for intonation check when no tuner device was available.

[@truckasaurus]

12th harmonic = harmonic at 12th fret.

[@bucyruserie1211]

Hi Lee, I knew what you meant..12 fret position harmonic.. However I don't think it matters, the harmonic produced is going to spot on, even if the fretted note is sharp or flat (ie the intonation is out), because its a harmonic of the open string note.. So why would one even check it while adjusting the intonation? Maybe if you didn't have a tuner? Am I wrong?

[@truckasaurus]

The open string works just fine, but the harmonic has advantages -- personal preference. Rather than comparing apples-to-apples, you're comparing, for example, Gala apples to Gala apples. The harmonic at the 12 is the same note as the fretted 12, so the "picture" you see on a strobe tuner is closer to what you'll see on the fretted note. It also allows you to train your ear a little better as you're matching a note of equivalent frequency (as mentioned above by lolo).

[@greatreset3]

Dave, why do you shim at the bottom of the neck pocket, instead of the top and bottom to bring up the neck evenly, instead of at an angle? Arent you trying to raise the neck, not change the angle?? 🎵🎸

[@lolocfmjpwp0kjcxsa]

Ed, you are confused. The angle is exactly what we're trying to change. Think of the pocket as the pivot point and we're trying to re-center the saddle height range adjustment which is buried at the bottom of it's range. Equal raising of the neck at the pocket, rather than pivoting, changes the saddle range only by the thickness of the (two) shims and decouples the body from the neck much more, adversely affecting sustain.

[@sailormike1089]

next time ya do a bass set up, play a little money by pink floyd, lol....

[@ReverendHellbilly]

Quick question? The pick up height? 5/32 Thanks buddy

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

Yes it is

[@ReverendHellbilly]

@@DavesWorldofFunStuff Thank you sir,I don't wanna gooch it,lol

[@cskeise]

💙👊😎

[@markforde3103]

Don't all white/black guitars look great?, like 3D technical drawings,very cool!

[@joeydeclue1294]

i agree, i used to have a all white sg, i miss that guitar

[@danv8717]

26 guitars, and they are all black or white!

[@EdDanaGuitar]

SNAP! AAAHHHHH!

[@stuartpeters1080]

No calibration for nation.. I had a wee look on eBay for a Peterson and I won't be getting one anytime soon..

[@Perromedico]

stuart PETERS Yea,my pockets aint that deep either

[@datlcm]

stuart PETERS If you have an iPad/iPhone, you could try iStroboSoft app by Peterson. A lot cheaper, seems to work just as well.

[@stuartpeters1080]

Cheers for that I will check that out...

[@pmjd42]

Potting the pink or potting the brown...

[@unclechuck5635]

Groovy

[@samstinkeringaround8961]

how much for the picks

[@samstinkeringaround8961]

I could buy a sticker and you put them in that package

[@grantgriffith8843]

Wouldn’t you oil after fret dress ?

[@suddenlyawetrat2587]

9:30

[@on_in_five]

Mine used to look like this 🙀

[@Cyberpunk-de7su]

I hate it when people who own this series of Mexican squiers sand off the logo further up on the headstock that says "squier series" so it only says fender lol

[@DaddytechEnt]

*if it wasn't a bass you could have said it was a Jimi Hendrix guitar that's kinda what his looked like too*

[@oilpaintingbyhendymusicbyh7578]

Why does this guy dis stew Mac, but he uses so many of their products?

[@phillybaf]

Oil Painting by Hendy Music by hendy because he doesn’t promote one product over the other and won’t claim one to be better than the other. I believe he just settles with what’s available.

[@recordlabeldao7820]

EAT BEEF STEWMAC

[@tonyfondacaro1980]

Don't they teach all Canadian kids to play electric bass in school?

[@garyheighway7635]

About the only kind of bass I haven't owned.

[@j_freed]

Gary Heighway they say that a bass player who shows up with anything else besides the fender precision bass is probably going to be trying too hard… although I admit I really like the sound of music man basses. And G & L variants as well.

[@2000SkyView]

stupid comments are great!

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

for stupid people

[@2000SkyView]

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