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Post by kodiakblair on Apr 30, 2020 15:07:39 GMT
No idea why a thing that rarely happens on £3k basses would be expected on a £130 bass.
There's a reason why you don't get dots every fret. It's too easy for folks to lose their place!
It's easy enough adding dots yourself so maybe try that .
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Post by JAC on Apr 30, 2020 15:53:08 GMT
I'm not sure why the first pic is not loading in my previous post but that was a pic of a bass that has dots at every fret (where the lines are on the second pic that does show). I must agree with kodiakblair that dots every fret look very confusing. Also, remember that the lines are not in the exact position (well, they probably were when the bass was made in the case of a high end instrument) they are sort of a "ball park" guide. The perfect intonation is never exactly on the line, especially depending on how you hold your finger (I try to use the side of my finger pad more than the flat). Not that I have ever found the perfect intonation anyway
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Post by kodiakblair on Apr 30, 2020 22:31:35 GMT
Talking of adding dots, I did that to the top edge of my classical Ibanez and I found it a huge help. Just drill holes filled with epoxy. Tippex or nail polish. Quick,cheap and easy. Added bonus for being removable.
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Post by kodiakblair on May 1, 2020 6:03:28 GMT
I've heard people advise nail polish before to make small repairs in a finish but I've found that it seems to stay a bit soft and sticky and peels off. Maybe there are different types? I'm no expert in that stuff. Like I said too many dots are confusing so You want it to be temporary. Doesn't hurt any resale value either. Selling a bass with LED dots ain't easy,worse if it has a million dots. Unusual mods generally mean "Landfill" when you're dead
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