Bridge Adjustment on New Bass

[Arnold Schnitzer]

Originally Posted by Calvin Marks

Thanks for the solid advice.

Ken's advice was anything BUT solid! To do the tweaks he mentions, you will need several tools. Here is a list, along with the dangers of each:

Files: These can give you an abrasion. The point can inflict a small puncture. Gig missed.

Chisels: These are really sharp. They can take your finger tip off, or slice a callous. Gig Missed.

Rulers: These are made of heavy metal. Touching them can mess up your body's delicate balance, as heavy metals are absorbed right through the skin. Also, you can strain your eyes trying to read the itsy-bitsy numbers. Gig Missed.

Knives: These are the most dangerous of all. They can cut, puncture, even kill you. Gig Missed.

And another thing: Wood dust is a known carcinogen. Just a few whiffs and you could need chemo. Gig Missed, career trashed.

So, forget what Ken said. If he wants to risk his career and life messing around with this stuff, let him. But you should let your luthier take all the risks. Oh, excuse me now, the ambulance is here for me.