Incoming M-85, gaga for Guild.

drbassman · May 08, 2015, 06:18:45 PM

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 · May 10, 2015, 03:58:59 PM

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 · May 10, 2015, 06:42:48 PM

Quote from: drbassman on May 10, 2015, 03:58:59 PM
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 · May 11, 2015, 07:12:47 AM

Good luck with the aluminum.

Rob · May 11, 2015, 04:40:40 PM

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

drbassman · May 11, 2015, 07:48:51 PM

Quote from: Rob on May 11, 2015, 04:40:40 PM
Either of you guys want a couple rosewood sticks?
They are slotted and only rough shaped for saddles.

Really? How much?

dadagoboi · May 12, 2015, 05:47:25 AM

Quote from: drbassman on May 11, 2015, 07:48:51 PM
Really? How much?

I'm interested!

gweimer · May 13, 2015, 05:12:02 PM

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 · May 18, 2015, 07:22:08 AM

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 · May 18, 2015, 08:48:17 AM

Quote from: drbassman on May 18, 2015, 07:22:08 AM
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 · May 18, 2015, 11:37:41 AM

Looking Good, Sounding Good!

Rob · May 18, 2015, 12:29:07 PM

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

dadagoboi · May 18, 2015, 02:25:36 PM

Quote from: Rob on May 18, 2015, 12:29:07 PM
Bill Carlo and anyone else.
No cost send me a PM with a mailing address.

PM sent.

Thanks, Rob!

hieronymous · May 18, 2015, 04:08:00 PM

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 · May 18, 2015, 04:20:10 PM

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