conversion

  1. Barticus

    Best way to cut fret slots on a set neck?

    I’m going to convert a fretless ‘set neck’ bass (that I built) to a fretted bass and would like some guidance on your recommended best practices. I am looking for guidance from experienced luthiers that have done this before, on the best approach you’ve found or have done for this type of...
  2. S

    Hyper specific 4 string to 5 string conversion

    Hey all, long time browser, but first time poster here. My dream bass has always been one of the older Rickenbacker 5 Strings, the ones with the standard neck, but lighter strings to compensate. I love the idea of having a higher B string, I play a lot of chords and do a lot of tapping, but...
  3. GwennyT

    What are the steps of converting a bass to fretless?

    I've seen countless videos of fretless conversions-- but almost all of them are different. Some use a soldering iron to warm up the frets before removing them and some don't, some apply polyurethane to the fretboard, some apply superglue to the fretboard, some apply beeswax, some apply epoxy...
    • GwennyT
    • Thread
    • bass conversion defret fretboard care fretless fretless conversion
    • Replies: 61
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  4. moldau

    Rewiring Yamaha RBX375 w/o controls and preamp

    Hey guys, I got an old RBX375. All the electronics have been removed. So I went and connected the pickups directly to the output socket. It works, but the sound is noisy, gnarly, almost distorted. This is what it looks like: I tried switching / combining pickups and bypassing the output...
  5. S

    Guitarron conversion

    I've always had trouble being heard when accompanying other acoustic instruments and had tried an acoustic bass (not loud enough) and upright bass (difficult to carry around) so decided to try a guitarron. I purchased an inexpensive Lucida and found it very difficult to play with the sky high...
    • Sundoggy
    • Thread
    • 3-string bass acoustic conversion guitarron
    • Replies: 42
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  6. G

    Fretless conversion neck question

    I have an old Peavey Fury (my first instrument so it has a special place in my heart). It is currently a project bass that I want to make fretless. I've already successfully removed the frets with some minor chips -- nothing I wouldn't be able to repair -- But it got me thinking about something...
  7. JPDub

    Making a short-scale shorter – inc. 3+1 conversion

    So, three years ago I ordered a short-scale P-bass (Harley Benton PB Shorty), strings, shielding foil and vinyl wrap for the pickguard. And took delivery of some tuners from a very generous Moonshine Guitars, kindly brought across the Atlantic by @Cowboy in Latvia. And I finally got round to...
    • JPDub
    • Thread
    • conversion headstock pickguard shielding short- scale vinyl
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  8. agfrag

    Double Bass 4 to 5 string conversion idea... Thoughts?

    I am pondering doing a conversion on my plywood Double Bass from 4 to 5 strings, by adding a high C string. I am thinking of adding a tuner to the tailpiece of all places, and then configuring an "anchor" for the ball end of the string, somewhere in the scroll area. What drives me to think this...
  9. S

    Converting 810 4ohm cab to internal 2x 410 4ohm cab

    Ok, this might sound strange at first, but I have a 810 cab with a (1000w) head thats accually 2x 500w in 4ohm. So the head has two outputs. I’m only able to push out one channel into the cab currently. I was thinking that maybe I could rewire the cab so that I could use both amps in the head...
  10. B

    Slammer by Hamer SB-04 conversion

    I plan to convert my SB-04 from a short scale to full scale but I'm not sure If i want to either add an extension piece for the bridge or just screw it onto the backside and string it around the bottom of it to the tuners. thoughts? (Even if this Doesn't work I'm still most likely gonna get a...
  11. mellowgerman

    FrankenStrat quarantine parts bass

    Fun quarantine project from the parts drawer. 32" scale Ibanez neck, Squier Strat body with custom pickguard, Gibson SG bass minibucker, 90's Guild bridge. Affectionately titled "MULE" because I had an extra stickermule logo swag sticker kicking around and it fit nicely. Approved by Beatrice...
    • mellowgerman
    • Thread
    • conversion coronavirus diy frankenstrat partsbass quarantine
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  12. Erlkoenig

    Fretless Conversion with almost no tools - success!

    Ahoy! I'm just gonna post it in here, even though I didn't build the neck or body this time. But I put quite some hours into the neck. Since I am a leftie, I started off with a leftie Ibanez TR series, I think its from the 80ies? Don't quote me on that. Looks like this: Bought it for 40€ on...
  13. Erlkoenig

    Stripping satin finish...

    Ahoy! I recently bought an Ibanez TRB-100 Leftie, for 40€ in good condition that I'm converting to fretless. (don't try to stop me, as the frets are already out) I have a battle plan, and a goal, that is a completely blacked out bass. To achieve that I want to strip the satin finish and dye...
  14. The mind train

    Conversion of low budget basses to very nice playable instrument

    Hi Just wondering how many of you good bass folk have bought beat up old budget bass guitar and converted it to something worth ow These are the before and after photos of a job I did recently. It's a very neglected Gear4Music black p-bass that had been used and abused. I stripped it down...
  15. FriendlyFiver

    Höfner Shorty Bass...headless?

    Dear TB; I'm looking for a travel bass, pretty sure I really like the Hofner Shorty Bass, it seems, if nothing else, "good enough" for travel. I super don't like the Kala style bass, tho it's clearly the smallest, I'm not necessarily looking for "smallest." I'm wondering tho, what about...
    • FriendlyFiver
    • Thread
    • conversion for science! headless hofner shorty travel bass what am i thinking
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  16. R

    Can one shave off the frets to make a fretless?

    Can one shave off the frets to make a fretless? What kind of shop machine could do that cleanly? If there is such a path would you prefer it?
  17. Aigre-Doux

    Weird Idea 8 String guitar to 6 String Bass

    Hello, im not sure where to post this. I was searching for a budget 6 string 30'', the normal models are more baritone guitars than traditional 6 string bass and have very tight string spacing. Rondo used to have the 6 HXB 406 3/4 but it's not in production anymore. So i was considering a cheap...
  18. E

    Converting 6 string to 5 string?

    Hello everyone! I'm new here and relatively new to playing bass. My wife bought me my bass for Father's day about 2 years ago. It was an SX 6 string jazz bass. And me being a beginner made it a little hard to grasp with 6 strings. But at the time it was the cheapest option they had and she said...
  19. N

    My (bass) neck broke, shoud I frankenstain it to 5 strings?

    Hi, Talk Bass was my bass wikipedia until today... My trusty C4Z from Cort fell of the hanger and... Yep, daaaaamn, now I think this is a good oportunity to do an experiment to turning it into a 5 string frankenstein... I'm not shure about it, but, the plan is: 1.- Buy a neck on eBay 2.- Buy...
  20. Spector Legend Fretless Conversion. Delano's.

    For sale Spector Legend Fretless Conversion. Delano's.

    This SPECTOR LEGEND 4-string is in excellent condition. I am a luthier and converted this to fretless with excellent results. Pulled frets, glued in maple strips, sanded to original radius and coated with 12+ layers of gun stock oil (sanding in between coats). Then I removed the low quality OEM...
    $500.00
    • Fretless:
      1. Y
    • Strings: 4
  21. DolphinBro

    For Sale Spector Legend Fretless Conversion. Delano's.

    This SPECTOR LEGEND 4-string is in excellent condition. I am a luthier and converted this to fretless with excellent results. Pulled frets, glued in maple strips, sanded to original radius and coated with 12+ layers of gun stock oil (sanding in between coats). Then I removed the low quality OEM...
  22. Mo Boogs

    Epi EB0 conversion to a EB3

    A couple years ago or so I picked up an Epi EB0 on Craigslist for $90. Great shape. Barely played. The stock muddbucker sounded bad IMHO though so I followed recommendations on here and replaced it with a DiMarzio DP120. Then I replaced the Treble cap with the 69’d shotke diodes. Sounds pretty...
  23. handofdumb

    Squier Bass VI to Bass IV Conversion - A Thread of Ideas

    Well hello, TB! I've had a weird idea brewing in my head for a few weeks now and I'd love to hear some feedback from the community before I mar an otherwise beautiful instrument. It all starts with the Squier Bass VI - I love it! I have a Vintage Modified version and am looking to get a...
  24. devnulljp
    Closed

    For sale Keeping it

    My god, This is what I have been after...
    $6,000.00
    • Strings: 4
    • devnulljp
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    • bass conversion fender fender precision fender precision bass fretless precision precision bass pro
    • Category: For Sale: Bass Guitars
  25. devnulljp

    No longer available Keeping it

    Keeping it
    • devnulljp
    • Thread
    • bass conversion fender fender precision fender precision bass fretless precision precision bass pro
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: For Sale: Bass Guitars
  26. andruca

    Crazy idea: converting a RB Star Bass 5 from lefty to right handed

    The story is I've been craving for one of these for years, should have grabbed one when thomann was letting them go for around 600€ a couple years ago, now they sell for 1000€ so not a chance I'm able to buy one new and these are nowhere to be seen in the 2nd hand market. SO, I have a chance to...
    • andruca
    • Thread
    • conversion lefty right handed rockbass star bass warwick
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  27. Wilkinson 4+1 5 String Conversion Bridge New
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    For sale Wilkinson 4+1 5 String Conversion Bridge New

    I have a new in the box never installed Wilkinson 5 string conversion bridge. This allows you to have your P or J style bass setup with 5 strings without altering the bass (so it can be put back to original). Includes bridge with fifth tuner, Special string tree that also holds the fifth string...
    $160.00
  28. Slidlow

    SOLD Wilkinson 4+1 5 String Conversion Bridge New

    I have a new in the box never installed Wilkinson 5 string conversion bridge. This allows you to have your P or J style bass setup with 5 strings without altering the bass (so it can be put back to original). Includes bridge with fifth tuner, Special string tree that also holds the fifth string...
  29. tamarabass

    Modded Fender PJ Midnight

    I just finished a conversion of my recent purchase, Fender Midnight Precision MIJ. I added a J pickup from Nordstrand, and replaced original Fender P pickup with Nordstrand. The cutout is not as clean as I was hoping, but in the end it turned out not bad. I intentionally moved the J pickup very...
    • tamarabass
    • Thread
    • comparison conversion diy fender japan midnight mij mod pj precision
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  30. Lowe 32" conversion neck (fretless)
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    For sale Lowe 32" conversion neck (fretless)

    Lowe 32" scale conversion neck with lined fretless fingerboard. Bolts onto a standard 34" scale body without any mods needed. Beautiful Macassar Ebony lined fingerboard was an upcharge option. Recently refinished with thin Tru-Oil finish. Hipshot USA tuners and string tree, steel threaded...
    $225.00
  31. ric426

    SOLD Lowe 32" conversion neck (fretless)

    Lowe 32" scale conversion neck with lined fretless fingerboard. Bolts onto a standard 34" scale body without any mods needed. Beautiful Macassar Ebony lined fingerboard was an upcharge option. Recently refinished with thin Tru-Oil finish. Hipshot USA tuners and string tree, steel threaded...
  32. Count Bassie

    Ric' Conversion Mod

    Greetings. I've got an old severely modded set-neck bass with DiMarzio pjs, and want to put in a set of Rickenbacker p'ups in their place. I have questions about where exactly to put them as the scale length is a little different- and also about the wiring scheme. The bass is Mahogany, so I'm...
  33. pedrodelawasp

    Bass VI Conversion

    I have started work on converting a Harley Benton short scale P-Bass to a Bass Vi. So far I have: - Plugged the tuner holes - Sanded the headstock back - Drilled new holes - Painted the headstock face black - Glued large washers for the tuners in place (needed a spacer to fit them securely...
  34. Jisch

    Scroll saw pinned to pinless conversion?

    A bit on a whim I bought an older scroll saw for short money. After cleaning it up, it looks and cuts good, but I didn't realize until I got it home that it uses pinned blades. I would use this specifically for cutting control covers and I need the blade to be pinless so the starter hole can be...
  35. Fiesta red CV P bass with medium scale (32 inch) Lowe conversion neck
    Closed

    For trade Fiesta red CV P bass with medium scale (32 inch) Lowe conversion neck

    Possible trade in the works. If this caught your eye, now is the time to send me a PM. Thanks!
    • Strings: 4
  36. whirledpeas

    TRADED Fiesta red CV P bass with medium scale (32 inch) Lowe conversion neck

    Traded
  37. Tom0Blam0

    Fretless conversion recovery/first body build

    A few months ago I was informed I would be getting a divorce, which was a huge bummer. After some time to process I have decided to throw myself into really getting in to building guitars as a hobby. As luck would have it, the craigslist gods saw it fit for me to get a pretty good deal on some...
  38. Jhalb

    Looking for a Wilkinson 4+1 5 string conversion bridge part.

    I am looking to replace the tuning knob for my Wilkinson 5 string conversion bridge. I have seen them for sale with extra parts. The String is not floating in the tuning knob when I tighten. I have tried oiling but still hangs up and pops the string at the saddle.
  39. Raimonds

    Passive to Active. ...from China.

    Hi everyone. Long story short - some months ago a bought a passive Jackson Kelly Bird as my first bass and very quickly began to think that I'd be better off with some passive to active conversion kit. This is the version I bought: The Kelly Bird turned out to be a very good choice for such...
  40. A

    Ceramic to Alnico conversion

    I did this on a Strat, as the precharged poles came in packs of six. Took about half an hour, and a great improvement in sound. I've ordered several packs to try a bass.
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