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| Author: | Britt [ Sun May 22, 2011 5:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Restoration Questions |
I was gifted an absolutely beautiful National Violin bass by my friend who had just found it in a dumpster, I have a few questions about fixing it up. The first problem is that when I try and play it, the strings will fall off of their saddles, as depicted in the picture below. I was wondering if I could replace the saddles with ones that will actually hold them in place. I have never seen this kind of bridge on a bass before so quite frankly I have no clue. The second problem is that the strings always sound like they are being palm muted, as if i was playing with a pick. I thought this might also have to do with the bridge, but I'm not sure. There are a few other minor problems that I already know how to fix, but these two stump me quite frankly. Can someone help me out here? Edit: I should say that the bridge has a cover that goes over it, but I took it off to give you clear view of the saddles. |
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Sun May 22, 2011 5:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Restoration Questions |
First of all - your strings are flatwounds, so yeah - they are supposed to sound dead. Get roundwound strings if you desire a livelier sound. Second - do you mean the bridge will fall off the body of the bass, or that the saddles will fall off? A little tape will take care of the former. Being careful will take care of the latter. |
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| Author: | Britt [ Sun May 22, 2011 6:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Restoration Questions |
Thanks. If you study the first picture closely you will see that the G string is just off of the saddle. Every time I try and play it, the strings will slip off like the one above. |
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Sun May 22, 2011 6:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Restoration Questions |
Oh - my bad. In that case you need more breakover angle at the bridge. Shim the neck, then readjust the bridge higher until it is playable. |
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| Author: | Britt [ Sun May 22, 2011 7:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Restoration Questions |
Alright man, I appreciate it. I will try that and get back to you. |
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