How to Customize a Bass Guitar

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Use the appropriate sized Allen wrench and insert into side of know and turn counter clockwise.

   To do this:
   Loosen tension from the tuning keys located on the headstock so that the string is loose and can be unwound from the peg.
   
   Repeat with all strings and pegs.
   
   Then pull strings through the back plate of the bridge.
   
   Repeat for all strings. , Bridge should now be able to be removed.
   
   Apply new bridge plate.
   
   Screw into place. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Pull string through back of bridge plate, over the saddle and up to the corresponding tuning peg.
   
   The string will be very long, but you only need 2 to 4 inches of slack past the tuning peg. ,,,,
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   Step 2: Pull off knob.

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   Step 3: Use a dry toothbrush to remove any dirt or grime from around post of where knob was.

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   Step 4: Slide on new knob

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   Step 5: and tighten sink screw with Allen wrench.

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   Step 6: Repeat for each knob.

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   Step 7: Remove the strings first.

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   Step 8: Change bridge plate: Using a Philips head screwdriver

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   Step 9: unscrew all screws from back plate.

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    Step 10: Unscrew all the screws on tuning key.

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    Step 11: Remove the nut and washer from the front using the proper size ratchet.

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    Step 12: Pull the peg out through the headstock.

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    Step 13: Repeat to each tuning key and peg.

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    Step 14: Insert new tuning peg.

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    Step 15: Put your washer on and tighten nut with appropriate ratchet.

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    Step 16: Pop out nut that is located between the neck and headstock.

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    Step 17: Pop in new nut.

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    Step 18: Put spring and saddle through hole and tighten screw to secure.

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    Step 19: Set the height level by using proper sized Allen wrench

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    Step 20: Remove screws from cover.

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    Step 21: Place new truss rod cover on.

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    Step 22: Insert screws and tighten.

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    Step 23: Starting with the thickest lowest string

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    Step 24: the E string because that string pulls the most tension.

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    Step 25: Using wire cutters

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    Step 26: remove excess string.

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    Step 27: Insert string through hole inside tuning peg post.

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    Step 28: Turn tuning peg appropriately to proper tension so that string winds around peg (this should be 3 or 4 times around peg).

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    Step 29: Repeat with each string going from thickest string to thinnest string.

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