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John Levan

FAQ: Bass Guitar Care and Setup

for	Bass guitar
Musical Editions	Study book
Item no.	467274
Author / Composer	John Levan
Language	english
Scope	80 pages; 14 × 20.3 cm
Release year	2005
Publisher / Producer	Mel Bay Publications
Producer No.	MB 21032
ISBN	9780786635870
UPC	0796279050302

Description

A hands-on guide to bass guitar repair. With photographs, diagrams, and sketches made by the author, John LeVan and some provided by manufacturers. It even includes a forward written by Bob Taylor of Taylor Guitars.Learn how to:

Clean & condition a guitar.
The restringing techniques of the professionals.
Adjust the neck.
Adjust the bridge saddle.
Adjust the string nut.
Adjust the pickups.
Adjust the intonation.
Carve string nuts.
Miscellaneous upgrades and repairs.

This book is perfect to teach a beginner or a reference for the guitar repair professional.

Content

Foreword
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Tools and Materials
Guitar Repair and Maintenance Kit
Your set should include
Materials
Sources
Chapter 2: General Maintenance
Hygiene
Materials Needed
Cleaning
Scrubbing the Fret Board
Conditioning
Restringing
Tools Needed
Transporting and Storage
Humidity and Temperature
How to Gauge Humidity
How to Control Humidity
Summary
Chapter 3: Adjusting the Neck
Adjusting the Neck
List of Components
The Trussrod
Troubleshooting
Chapter 4: Adjusting the Action at the Bridge
Adjusting the Action at the Bridge
List of Components
Measuring the Action at the Bridge
Chapter 5: Adjusting the Action at the Nut
Adjusting the Action at the Nut
List of Components
String Nut
Tools Needed
Angles, Width and Spacing
Proper Adjustments
Replacement and Repair
To Repair / Fill Nut Slot
Chapter 6: Adjusting the Pickups
Adjusting the Pickups
List of Components
Proper Height and Effects
Chapter 7: Setting the Intonation
Setting the Intonation
Tools Needed
Testing
Other Variables
Chapter 8: Top 10 Signs of a Problematic Guitar
Top 10 Signs of a Problematic Guitar
Bass Guitar
Chapter 9: Other Upgrades and Repairs
Other Upgrades and Repairs
Tuning Keys
Diagram of Components
Tuning Key Installation
Tool List
Bone String Nut
Tool and Materials List
Chapter 10: Other Training Resources
Other Training Resources
Apprenticeships
Factory Training
Workshops
Glossary

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