Precision Bass Upgrades

[@jaredheld2672]

I lol’d so hard when I first saw the bridge

[@DrMackSplackem]

Yeah man, those hex posts have to be the longest you can get for the size. Too funny. Someone must've had a precious few dollars and even less of a clue, but they sure as hell weren't about to suffer from lack of threads.

[@Ndlanding]

I was horrified! I've spent a good while getting my Strat to suck in those farting screws, cos I hate them biting into my hand. There's a very limited range of screwability in those bent saddles; the more solid, cast ones are better, though I'm not sure how much those affect about sound.

[@KozmykJ]

@@Ndlanding Bent Saddles ? Aahh ! You're talkin' Strat ...

[@Ndlanding]

@@KozmykJ I did say that (although I know this vid is about a bass, but it's pretty much identoloptikal.

[@KozmykJ]

@@Ndlanding np

[@71bassg]

good sounding p bass,that bridge at the start looked like an instrument of torture!

[@briansimpson8116]

Can you imagine your fingers hitting that crap?😲

[@dickr9345]

You use those to stab any stray guitarist who may try to stand in front of you during a gig:)

[@DrMackSplackem]

@@briansimpson8116 If only G.G. Allin were a bassist...

[@ramencurry6672]

The bridge is fine. Just adjustments.

[@thefool2007]

That bass is fantastic. Smart upgrades. Awesome color. Great video.

[@goldsop2001]

Wow, what an incredible sounding bass ! Great job Dave ... be safe ...

[@peterdebad1]

Thanks Dave. Always enjoyable. Have a great weekend!

[@Grim177]

I worked 50 yards from the Rotosound factory for many years. Good to see they're still popular.

[@WilliamJones-bg2on]

Easily the best strings ever.

[@carlmontney7916]

Beautiful color. Blue Agave. When it comes to colors Fender has always been at the top. Nice job Dave that bass turned out awesome.

[@McBurnside6380]

I used to have that same exact bass. Added a Leo Quan Badass II bridge and a Seymour Duncan quarter pounder pick up. Everybody loved the sound of that bass. When I would record that bass was requested. I had basses worth four times as much or more and that was the one people wanted. Gave it away to my niece years ago.

[@padrescout]

I’ve got the quarter pounder as well, sounds good. Find the bridge upgrade helped much?

[@LennertBakker]

Always relaxing to see you work. Stay safe!

[@stephencostello1296]

Congratulations Doctor Dave,, another successful operation. 👍

[@JohnMcKinnon]

I have this bass in this exact colour! So nice.

[@MooreBass]

Thanks Dave! Nice work! The bass sounds great! Impressive sustain on the bass!

[@Bassman_711]

Exactly the pickups I’m going to do, love the channel Dave!

[@ShannonFerguson]

Thanks, Dave!

[@Ben_Mdws]

That first bridge was hilarious.

[@bertrandmajorik6589]

What an intro!!! Lucky for you, scare tactics barely works!!! 8:20

[@pricc-om]

wovld have loved to zee the intonation and pickvp height adjvztment. Great work!

[@donaldheitger6731]

Good job Dave.

[@jimsteele2072]

You can only do what you can do. Sounds Killer. 👍

[@trw_53]

Great job 👍 looks and sounds awesome !

[@DaxterZA]

Great timing with this video! I have my first bass still, a Slammer by Hamer, basically a P Bass copy. It plays great, but a lot is messed up. Im planning to replace the electronics, pickups, pick guard, bridge and tuners eventually, also with original Fender parts (If they fit), and it should really give it new life judging from this video!

[@ForgottenTupperware]

I have one as well, in metallic red it was also my first bass. Got it used, it was missing 2 dot inlays which i have since installed myself. Also did a fret level, new tuners, tusq nut and pickguard. Haven't swapped the electronics or bridge it sounds decent enough for a plywood pbass copy!

[@nicandknacksandseans]

If you replace the handle of a broom, and then the bristles, is it the same broom? If they are original fender parts, it would probably cost about the same to just buy a whole new, mid-range bass anyway.

[@bernarddelaney403]

Sound advice for all aspects of your life...always tin your tip !!

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

You got it!

[@johnstitt2615]

I have the same bridge I need to put on. This video will do nicely. Time to get some neck shims. On another note I made some beer bread from your instructions. The family loved it. I will use Lowenbrau for the baking of the next loaf of beer bread. Yes....Lowenbrau. Or as I like to call it “Low End Brow”.

[@johnstitt2615]

Dave's World of Fun Stuff good one

[@brucepiland]

Nice bass! Really good upgrades.

[@williamross2579]

Nice work Dave. Loving your work, keep safe.

[@captnsquid8151]

I like those Roto Sound 66 I always use GHS Bass Boomers 45 to 105 Med Fender Pre

[@johnvenditto2908]

Dang that thing sounds great

[@richardsharp7057]

Thanks Dave For A Great Job On The Upgrades On This Model P Bass. I Recently Added A Players Series P To My Collection Of Basses & Love The Bass. Made In Mexico? Hard To Believe.

[@SgtSteel1]

Good job Dave. Great sounding bass.

[@TheColonelKlink]

Groovy upgrade Dave. Nice bass. Sounds great. I like the color too. Even though I am more partial to a nice fiesta red on a p-bass.

[@ericbruning1747]

I have the same model and color, just slightly later according o SN. I've always known the color as Ice Blue Metallic, but have had others call it Agave. It was my first proper p--bass, and still a favorite.

[@alandes3]

I have a USRI '62 Tele Custom (2001) that is the same color. Fender called it Ice Blue Metallic. The metal flakes reflect light in interesting ways that can cause it to appear magenta or other colors. I bought it used, so I didn't choose the color.

[@peetena1481]

Would love to see a P Bass in Daphne Blue satin lacquer with a maple fingerboard.

[@OldEnoughToBeYourFather]

Hey Dave, love your channel. I don't understand anything about how you do what you do, but I find watching you fascinating. p.s. I do play bass for my own enjoyment from time to time.

[@RGMGDA]

Yep! Very Interesting!

[@brucemacmahon5603]

Beautiful bass. My P-bass Special just got one of those bridges.

[@johnhurtt977]

Dave, happy freakin' Sunday dude!

[@Steven_SK]

That turned out great!!

[@KozmykJ]

Sweet clear tone on that Precision there Dave. I revisited Precision land a few years back and picked up a slightly modded MIM. Changes - Black scratch-plate, nicer on sunburst. Creamery 65 pickup Omega Bridge. I like them best when they're a little bit imperfect. When there's a couple of 'dead spots' here and there. The old 70s maple one I had in the 90s was great like that; dead spots, slightly tired pickup. I was a fool to let it go really ... This MIM I have now is a bit too 'Good'. Maybe she'll age before I'm done. Next string change I'm thinking of going for Flats.

[@bernarddelaney403]

I had the same problem with my Fender American Professional. Had to put a shim in it. Unacceptable. Fuck Fender !! I play Squier now and glad of it. Incidentally enough, my Squire needed nothing done to it.

[@kindabluejazz]

Those saddle screws - LOL. I think you could hang your hat on those!

[@SkateSoup]

Sounds fantastic, and that color really is nice the more I look at it. That shade of blue would take a black pick guard really well, and maybe even a gold one, much as I'm not normally a gold type of person. The body finish has enough pop it might compliment it really well.

[@RobertNolan]

Nice, Mexico '02 The color is Agave Blue, Dave. I have a jazz bass same year and color.

[@ramencurry6672]

In my opinion, the bass does not need modifications. The stock version is fine. Just maintenance and maybe better strings

[@RobertNolan]

@@ramencurry6672 happy that works for you!

[@russellharris5072]

Wow Dave,thanks for the power tool orgy...................

[@donaldholman9070]

Nice job!

[@timothybedwards5440]

Like the new bridge

[@TerrenceThorn]

Love this guy ! Love my P Bass and am better for it ! ... And, I'm only a drummer. Thanks, Dave !!!

[@xtrict]

Hello Dave, sounds and looks amazing. Your right about the 2nd wave it'll come sooner than later. . Things will have to reverse like a double Truss rod. Stay safe and stay well..

[@1thess523]

I've heard numbers aee going down now rhat everyone is out, what's funny is the people running the towns where the riots are going on here in the USA aren't even mentioning social distancing or coronavirus spreading, it's like they forgot about it 🤔

[@walt1a]

Good day hoser!

[@BladeworksStudio]

nice work

[@keithpattison6763]

Dave here in South Australia, we have had no confirmed new cases in the last 10 days. No one in hospital recovering and we are now being encouraged to visit regional areas to boost their economy. Still have to keep social distancing in mind, but our borders are closed to interstate visits, other than freight. Australia is closed to international travel, both in and out. We have had 4 deaths here, I believe, all linked to people on a cruise ship and some American and Swedish visitors to our wine region.

[@keithpattison6763]

@@DavesWorldofFunStuff Dave, that's sad to hear, please keep your distance from others. You probably have more people in Toronto than we have in the whole of Australia. I think we have about 2 mil in South Australia. Our Government shut our borders off very quickly to prevent more coming in, but we had a major problem with cruise ships.

[@JonathanWhoever]

Dave you have the loudest unwrapping videos on Utube.😉

[@arctichare8185]

I think that packaging is a sign of the times. (Although now with the pandemic, times are changing.) I figure you are definitely right to say that humans love packaging. Probably sometimes we love the packaging subconsciously more than we love what's inside the package. For example, look how attractive a bag of potato chips is, all for a a handful of chips. And how often we can get sucked in to impulse buy at the checkout counter, etc.

[@paulriopelle2962]

Dave love your show and you tips are awesome. Where do you buy neck shimes? You need to show us pictures of you in the 70’s back in you’re band days. My guess is you had long long hair.

[@chriscorvette453]

Hi Dave, Greeting from your Manchester, England fan club. Great work as usual. Is Carpal a standard for us Bass men. 😂

[@och70]

My own personal preference would be a maple fingerboard, but that bass is a beauty.

[@alanburridge6947]

Right, that bridge looks like a garden rake!

[@analogblues9606]

Hi Dave, great video! Could you please tell me what link where you buy your shims? Thanks 😊

[@quasarthelasermen]

The intro 😂

[@stormgazer418]

Hey Dave, former electronics tech here. Noticed that I don't see you using silver solder (lead-free). I always hated using the stuff when we had to use it for RoHS compliance, it looks like a cold joint right away and doesn't seem to conduct as well. I'd always get better results using leaded or eutectic solder, plus we didn't have to constantly be filing silver oxide off the tips of our irons. Have you ever used the lead free stuff? What was your opinion?

[@4deuce31]

Man my days of soldering are over. The EMG Geezer pickups are great, have vintage 70's tone and just plug in. And you can change the the knobs. As far as the Fender bridge goes the chrome is pretty with the name on it. But they don't make black 😳 I went with Gotoh on 3 of my P basses. I really don't care about giving Fender extra money. Personally with some of the bullshit they've pulled in the past they can pound sand. That doesn't mean I hate Fender, I just hate their politics.

[@jodycopeland1]

Your hired

[@rallypoint1]

I have a 08’ MIM P bass and installed the same bridge. Came with screws AND needed a shim. They are just a lot thicker. My bent bridge didn’t look like that though. LOL

[@iamnoone3040]

Wow isn't that Gibson's "Pelham Blue" ?? Nice to see the brands sharing & playing nice-nice. 🤨

[@michaelmrazik2096]

I didn't read all the comments so excuse me if mine is a repeat but, with Solo having a storefront /non-mall type store, will they be part of this soft opening? I know you will let us know when you're returning. I just hoping they are able to rebound. Looked like a great store with a solid future. Hope it's not lost to the virus. Stay safe!

[@markdalton293]

It's going to be 89 degrees Fahrenheit in Pittsburgh for the next three days Dave .

[@stoutlager6325]

Beauty.

[@jmakc3541]

Is that Ice Blue Metallic?

[@John-d9e4x]

Fine to use power for screws providing the fit is correct, howevere, starting and finishing should be turned by hand,

[@crankjazz]

Hi, are those bridges designed to be counter sunk into the body? That is, similar to the BadAss bridges that they are based on?

[@barryhaynes103]

What is the hole under the pick guard for?

[@offbeatbassgear]

A couple of basses that I have BadAss II bridges on have the same issue, the bridge is definitely a better item, but afterwards both necks needed shims.

[@sponjireggae77]

11:30, Dave, did you ever fully seat the E string? The ball end isn't seated in the bridge. It's driving me crazy! Lol

[@chrismiller7754]

Actually, it was an illusion, the ball ends sit completely outside the butt end of the bridge. The hole beside the low E is the intonation access hole.

[@triplelindys]

I have a Lake Placid Blue Strat with a Maple fingerboard. Sure is pretty. :)

[@hootenanny58]

Lookin' a little shaggy there David. Sign of the corona times, eh? My own self, I ain't seen a barber since October. My hair's - what's left of it - grown out like weeds. Strangers are asking if I've got drugs to sell. Stay safe sir.

[@johnstitt2615]

I buzz cut mine myself. Practical....not handsome.

[@dickr9345]

Ssssssoooooo... You do have drugs?....or no?

[@lancerains4185]

The color is kinda delicious...

[@Valvey789]

That new bridge do anything?

[@desvonbladet]

I put exactly that Fender Hi-Mass bridge on my Chinese Squier Affinity Precision bass, to signify that my spiritual roots are the jazz-rock fusion 1970s rather than the retro flat-wound strings P-bass cult that is a thing these days. It works fine but it doesn't really change the tone that I've noticed. (People go on about "more sustain", but who has ever had a bass with too little sustain?)

[@robdelabassist]

Sounds great! Don't you use stainless steel rotos now Dave?

[@santiagohauscarriague8002]

Dave, do you recommend a streightedge rule for my first jobs or is not necesary?

[@Bill2226]

Solder On.

[@flagemdown66]

Shimmy, Shimmy Cocoa Pop!

[@bobrobinson2587]

The color is Agav'e Blue. I have a jazz and a strat that color.

[@captnsquid8151]

Dave was that a bridge for a P Bass or a bloody lawn thatcher? The older I get the more I shake my head

[@johnstitt2615]

The bridge......frightening. Slicomatic 2000. 😳

[@donaldholman9070]

Do you have a Wookee working for you?

[@1thess523]

I just got this bass yesterday for $399 and it sounds really nice even stock but i am planning on adding a high mass bridge to it 👍.

[@andrewhodgson8895]

Dave, do you ever get trouble with intonation, with different pick up heights? If I have my pick ups too high, it messes the intonation up.

[@jimfromoh8944]

I used maple veneer becuz it gotz tonez. And it was cheaper than walnut.

[@krisjb1]

That’s what Billy Sheehan said.

[@danny1959]

"Hold your group together with Rotosound strings!"

[@areuaware6842]

The reason you have to shim the neck pocket even though the neck is straight is because the body warps slightly over time due to the string tension also. You can check the body with a straight edge.

[@lancerains4185]

I'm wondering how many times this guy's strung a Bass...

[@Garrett-In-Canada]

thats what she said

[@robgraham5016]

Hi Dave - seems like you may be in Toronto? Do you have an email address, where I can contact you? I have a few questions that I'd like to ask you.

[@WilliamJones-bg2on]

At the end - THAT is what a P-Bass is supposed to sound like!

[@nicholasmanupella3475]

Lake placid blue is nicer than pelham blue to me.... A little more metal flake i think ....but hey...what do my eyes know. Cheers Dave

[@jcsopinion3899]

I hate fenders , but that had some great sustain and a good tone through that shitty combo amp ! 👍

[@Sid-np3hf]

How tall are you Dave?

[@chrishopkins209]

00:25 - methinks it might need a shim

[@Balin93]

18:10 Intonation for the nation

[@alanlangley7246]

color is tidepool

[@MontrealMusiciansExchange]

Love that colour too! It’s called PELHAM BLUE - you could actually slash your wrist just playing this 😂!! Ouch! (Who installed this crazy bridge screws…