1986 Yamaha Motion MBII bass [8.0 lbs] :: setup

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I'm lucky to have a great bassist that is always bringing me interesting basses he picks up.  Here is an 80's Yamaha 4 string in for while-you-wait setup.  The player likes super-low electric guitar action so it's always a fun challenge to see how low you can go.  Working with this player has made me totally rethink my approach to bass setups.

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Check out the round over on the treble-side horn - the pearl white finish flashes slight pink in certain light.  Really subtle and very cool.  Also the bridge is a unique design that I have not seen before, but the head stock really got my attention.  I don't know why, but this folded head stock looks killer!

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Replace flush mount jack :: Ibanez Soundgear SDGR SR300 bass [8.0 lbs]

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A four string bass in for a checkup and a spotty flush mount output jack.  Flush mount jacks are notorious for wearing out and are not nearly as robust as a traditional Switchcraft jack.  But many are willing to sacrifice reliability for looks.  This bass was also giving me a weird hum, but it turned out one of my cables was going bad.  Check out the video below from the vlog.

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2001 Modulus Quantum 5 [10.5 lbs] :: setup

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The run of basses coming through the shop rolls on with this super clean Modulus five string!  It was set up with a set of Ken Smith Slick Rounds medium stainless (44-62-84-106-130).  The carbon fiber neck and Aguilar 18V OBP-1 preamp deliver the punchy signature sound that Modulus is known for.

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1975 Fender Precision Bass [8.5 lbs] :: setup

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A beautiful lightly battered 70's P bass in for a setup.  There was a broken lead that grounded the brass shield in the floor of the pickup cavity so that needed to be reconnected.  This is another bass that belongs to the the recent G&L ASAT that came through the shop, so it was set up similarly for pick.

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G&L ASAT Bass [9.2 lbs] :: setup

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An EMG loaded Tele body bass in for a setup.  The player is fairly heavy handed with a pick so the setup is a little higher than the previous run of basses coming through the shop.

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