neck dive

I've been playing with this bass for a few weeks, and really love the instrument. Definitely something I plan to keep for a while, so I'm looking to upgrade. There are two specific issues I'd like to address, and need some feedback on good options. Model: Squier Contemporary Active Precision...

I bought a couple Italia Deluxe 4" straps---the leather ones with smooth leather on both sides and not suede on the underside. Very nice straps, but they slide all over the place and I am always adjusting. So, has anyone tried Guitar Gummy? Looks like It is a tacky strip, for the underside of...

Hello folks! Quick question for you...! I have played a german Warwick Thumb 4 strings bolt-on and what a punch, what a sound! However I really noticed the usual neck-dive that the Thumb is famous for. This is a not trivial thing for me. Egonomics matter a lot... Does the neckthrough version...

Be great if there was a guide to look up headstock tuner hole sizes across the many brands and models. This would enable you to look up your bass's size without removing and measuring, and when you're considering an upgrade you can get a short list of the options out there. Before I go and...

Hi all. I’m looking at getting myself a Cort B4 Element, and I was wondering if anyone could answer a couple of question questions. Firstly, how does the neck compare to an Ibanez SR? This is my only real point of reference for comparison. Secondly, does it suffer from any neck dive? Thanks...

I built two P-bass bodies during the pandemic using southern pine (yeah - scavenged 2 x4s - so shoot me). The plan was to have those be the test, then do the 'real' thing. Once assembled, I was enjoying them both so much that I never did the 'real' bodies. And life happens, other things come...

So I bought a Glarry GJazz 5 String a few weeks ago. I'm good with everything about the bass except the balance/neck dive. I read several TB threads on neck dive and decided to velcro some weight to the body, specifically behind the contour. See pics below. And I'm here to say it made a huge...

I'm no stranger to neck dive. My first bass was a neck-divey Thunderbird and of the 6 basses I own currently, 3 or 4 of them are quite neck-divey. My solution to this was a leather/suede strap that I got for $8 at a pawn shop a long time ago. The strap is slightly wider than normal at 2.25''...

Is it possible to shave some "meat" off of the headstock of my TMB100 to improve neck dive?

I bought my Gibson SG Bass used. The serial number shows it was made in December 2019. I like the flats that came with it but they felt very floppy with lack of tension. The other thing I didn't like was how the silk ball end sat on the saddle post of the 3-point bridge. La Bella 760FL-S Deep...

Leaning B here but though I'd ask for the dive mitigation strap button placement. B is both farther forward and also recessed a bit so less interference when in the case. I don't THINK there'll be issues with going straight into the neck heel. Shouldn't be deep enough to hit the truss rod or...

I picked up a Nate Mendel a couple of months ago and the bass sounds fantastic. The bass seems to be in very good shape although there was a fair amount of fret sprouting that required some filing. Functionally the bass plays and sounds excellent. My only problem is despite it being a...

The world of bass needs an engineered top horn extender. Who could make something like the picture below so you could use your factory strap pin screw to screw the extender onto your bass and and internal thread and the correct size machine screw to fit in a strap-lock? Is this do-able? Maybe...

I’m a big fan of the Dunlop straplok system. I put them on any bass that I play out. But there’s always been one thing I wasn’t crazy about—by moving the attachment point for the strap further away from the bass, I always felt like it would put more stress on the wood where the buttons were...

So, I recently bought a player series p-bass and it surprisingly has neck dive. When I am playing with a strap, it kinda balances while the neck tends to dive. When I'm seated, the p-bass imitates the last bass I sold because of the neck dive it had. Since my first bass was a Squier Vintage...

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Hey all, I was recently looking at basses and came across a gorgeous lightweight ash Fender jazz bass with a great tone. However, I was wondering if the light body of the bass will cause problems for the neck in the future. Thanks in advance!:thumbsup: pic included for reference

(I am not sure if this topic belongs on this forum, if not feel free to move it moderator(s)) Context: I have an old Matsumoku Vantage I've been playing for a while and anyone who's played these basses know that they are neither ergonomic nor balance well in any way. The bass has the same isses...

So "neck dive" gets more rotation on TB than a lot of other topics. I thought it would be interesting to hear from y'all in regards to how you plan on strap attachment points. I'm thinking about building a body from scratch and my thoughts on how to start are to take My Ken Smith, which feels...

Found a brand new Streamer LX 5 Limited Edition with curly maple top and ash body. Natural satin finish, a very light blonde color, ovangkol neck, with a super dark wenge fingerboard. Looks amazing. However, it comes with gold hardware... :vomit: Is it worth the purchase since hardware is...

I was at a blues jam last night and one of the members offered for me to play his very new sonic blue Fender Mustang PJ bass (not Squier). I happily jumped on stage, slung the strap over my shoulder and had to immediately engage fu to prevent the headstock from hitting the floor. I've never...

I recently brought in my '88-89' Squier II Precision Bass to get it setup by my friend. So far, I upgraded the tuners with some G&L ones, which has been great. - Going to change the volume/tone pots to 500k - Switching the knobs to some 2018 MIM ones - Changing the stock pickup to 2018 MIM...

Final Edit: I'm not denying the force of gravity's ability to act on heavy objects. In decades of playing, I've never had an issue with neck dive using the tools I use. Period. Yes, the thread is goofy/dumb, guys. Yes, the title is sensationalized. Carry on. Hey, everyone! Ah, neck dive. I see...

So, its not completely finished yet, but its up and running enough to play! So I'm going to give it a crash course at a 4th of July party tomorrow. I'll still make sure to have a backup, but I'm just jazzed to finally have this badboy in playing condition! …#neckdivefordays

Having owned a few basses in my time, I have found that those without neck dive are generally heavier (over 8.5 lbs). I know that body weights can vary greatly but not so much about neck weights. Has anyone ever weighed different necks from the same make/model? I am beginning to think that a...

I'm talking about the CR/BT bodied Smith, specifically 5 and 6 strings. I don't own a Smith yet but I love the body style and I'm just curious. Anyone?

Hi guys it's my first post on here but I've been using this site to do research for the last couple of months, so I'd just like to start out by saying thanks! I've been in the market for a new bass since my friend came to take back his fretless Fender Jazz last week. Man I miss that thing and...

Hello to all, since years I am looking for a double bass sound like experience on the E-Bass (I have a Jerzy Drozd Barcelona Etude 5 string with a high C) and after trying so many strings and setups, i decided to go this time for the Labella Originals 0760M-CB Deep Talkin' Bass, 1954 Style...

Hi, I've read a lot about people saying they changed the strap button placement and/or tuners to help with neck dive. However, very rarely people actually says whether or not it had fixed the issue. So, I'm asking what have your actual experience been with trying either changing the strap...

Ok what is most uncomfortable, challenging 4 string (maaaaaybe 5) bass to play... The bass that bites back, that's not handed to you on a silver platter, something you have to work hard to play, like a bull trying to throw you off it's back. A bass that is just... A WILD BEAST WAITING TO BE...

Love my Jack Casady. It's now my number one gigging bass. Been using it with my 60's cover band Carnaby Army here in London and the sound is perfect for what we cover. It's clear, punchy yet still gives a deep drown. My P Bass is for sale now. But, It's certainly not the most comfortable bass...

could have been great in every other way, could have been totally sucky. which bass you've owned/tried out really tried to be the champion at drilling for oil?

could have been great in every other way, could have been totally sucky. which bass you've owned/tried out really tried to be the champion at drilling for oil?

could have been great in every other way, could have been totally sucky. which bass you've had or played tried hardest to drop through the floor like a ton of bricks?

I have a new Fender MIM Mustang PJ and love everything about it except the neck dive. I have a 3.5" neoprene, padded strap which helped but still strains my left shoulder and arm while playing. I tried two other PJ's at a local shop and they both had the same problem. Would light weight...

In my upcoming build thread (I'm currently pulling the triggers on parts) I will be making a PJ shaped bass body for a 5 string EBMM Stingray Neck. I'd like to keep the final weight under 10 lb. Hopefully closer to 9 lb. I don't want to modify the neck or the heel. So probably my only option...

Tried out a 63 AVRI Precision Bass Sonic Blue the other day, 2017 model, and was surprised by the amount of neck dive when sitting and playing without a strap. Is this normal for that model or did I just get a one-off? Any PBass AVRI owners find the same thing?

Anyone know how lightweight a P bass body can go before neck dive becomes a problem or its no longer well balanced? (Assuming it already has lightweight tuners) Consider a Warmoth P build and seeing how lightweight i can get it

I picked up a sweet, used, alpine white Jack Casady bass this afternoon. I only played it seated in the store, and tonight, during a long rehearsal, I realized I can't play this thing standing up due to the drastic neck dive. After a couple of hours, I had to quit for the night due to the...

Hello Guys I'm planning to build some bass guitars with better ergonomics and balance, for both stand up & sitting down playing. They would be for pro players who have trouble (tendonitis/tension) with the fretting hand and overall unconfortable ergonomics (and sick of Neck Dive). I've made...