It's tuned normally: e a d g.Really very strange this shift !
How are you tuned ?
It's still a 34" scale bass, but now you don't have the E A D G open string notes.
It's tuned EADG, and its scale length is 32 inches. It's exactly as if we capoed at first fret and tuned down a half step. You don't have to move your frets when you use a capo, do you?
The intonation is still perfect.
We also moved the dot markers on the side of the fretboard. You can see the dot at the new third fret in this picture. View attachment 21385
Hi tgsm7, welcome on board!
Your nut look like very solid yes but you loose the adjustment possibility.
Please understand that I am not trying to discourage or upset you. I am just presenting some, hopefully useful, factual information. There may be a member here with much more knowledge in this area than me, and if so, I invite them to share their insight on this topic. If I am incorrect in my analysis here, I would definitely like to know where I am going wrong.
Perhaps you're not understanding what you're seeing. Plug in a scale length of 34-inches and look at the fret spacing from the first fret up. Then plug in a scale length of 32.08 inches and look at the fret spacing from the nut up. You'll see that they're identical to within a thousandth of inch.Here is a link to a very useful fret position calculator provided by the StewMac luthier tool and supplies company. It clearly shows the fret spacing differences between a 34" and 32" scale:
Fret Position Calculator | stewmac.com
As I stated previously, I completely agree. I am just trying to prevent the spread of misinformation, as there is already an overabundance of that around.Well, I believe the solution you found is creative. It is not about mm or 1/1000 inch. If you are happy with the bass playability, this is what counts!! Enjoying playing!!!
Hey all! I am new to the group and joined to get some inform and advice about my Thumb (bass).
Its a 91 NT 5.
Iv had it for a number of years now and have always been happy with its sound.
I have been thinking lately about moving it along and trying another tye of Warwick bass.
Firstly, if i were to sell, what sort of price does this type of Thumb go for?
Secondly, what other Warwick basses have an equally (if not better) sound and feel than the Thumb?
Thanks!
Hey all! I am new to the group and joined to get some inform and advice about my Thumb (bass).
Its a 91 NT 5.
Iv had it for a number of years now and have always been happy with its sound.
I have been thinking lately about moving it along and trying another tye of Warwick bass.
Firstly, if i were to sell, what sort of price does this type of Thumb go for?
Secondly, what other Warwick basses have an equally (if not better) sound and feel than the Thumb?
Thanks!