Incoming M-85, gaga for Guild.

[drbassman]

Yep, the mono Switchcraft barrel jack worked perfectly.  We're up and running and she sounds great.  I did put a little red LockTite on the threads to keep the jack from wiggling free so easily.  Put some new DA Half-rounds on it and she sounds like mahogany thunder!

[drbassman]

Did a little more tweaking.  The E and A saddles had been switched at one time (A is taller) so I reversed them and was able to lower the action and flatten the neck more to my liking.  Plays even better and the intonation is good too.

[dadagoboi]

Did a little more tweaking.  The E and A saddles had been switched at one time (A is taller) so I reversed them and was able to lower the action and flatten the neck more to my liking.  Plays even better and the intonation is good too.

Cool!  I have some aluminum coming tomorrow, going to see if I can make a set of saddles.

[drbassman]

Good luck with the aluminum.

[Rob]

Either of you guys want a couple rosewood sticks?
They are slotted and only rough shaped for saddles.

[drbassman]

Either of you guys want a couple rosewood sticks?
They are slotted and only rough shaped for saddles.

Really?  How much?

[dadagoboi]

Really?  How much?

I'm interested!

[gweimer]

Wonderful bass!  I love those.  I had a black one, and the semi-hollow body to boot.  It was a *GREAT* Ronnie Lane kind of bass.  I have always been sorry I let it go, but doing so led to the Embassy.  Enjoy it.

[drbassman]

Forgot to post after practice last week.  All went well with the M 85.  It really sounded great through the Mesa M-Pulse amp.  I had toned it down a bit by putting DA half rounds on it.  Turned the treble on the amp up a bit and it had a nice bassy thump and bottom end with a clear high end.  Lots of fun to play as well.  Even with the big old heavy tuners, it wasn't neck diving on me.  A winner for sure!

[dadagoboi]

Forgot to post after practice last week.  All went well with the M 85.  It really sounded great through the Mesa M-Pulse amp.  I had toned it down a bit by putting DA half rounds on it.  Turned the treble on the amp up a bit and it had a nice bassy thump and bottom end with a clear high end.  Lots of fun to play as well.  Even with the big old heavy tuners, it wasn't neck diving on me.  A winner for sure!

SWEET!

[Happy Face]

Looking Good, Sounding Good!

[Rob]

Bill Carlo and anyone else.
No cost send me a PM with a mailing address.

[dadagoboi]

Bill Carlo and anyone else.
No cost send me a PM with a mailing address.

PM sent.

Thanks, Rob!

[hieronymous]

Looks great with that finish, glad it's sounding good too - have you used the deep hard switch? 

I'm jealous of your amp rig by the way! 

[Highlander]

Nice to see that big smile on your face, Bill...!