New solutions to old problems...

[Telenator]

So I bought a Squier Mustang Bass that has serious neck-dive issues.
I thought long and hard about this for several weeks.
I read posts from others claiming to have fixed it.
The suggestions didn't work so I tried something new. 3 lbs of lead attached to the back of the body. It's heavy, but it works.

Then I came up with an even a better solution!

This bass is so much nicer than the Squier. It balances on the strap, it sounds terrific all over the neck, (my Squier has some dead spots) and has killer variety of sounds. $200, and it's in mint condition. Woo hoo!

Ain't got no stinkin' neck-dive, grippy straps, lead sheets, oddly placed strap buttons, light tuners, single sound pickups, or funky rod extensions coming out of the upper strap mount hole. This bass just works exactly as is. Looking forward to rehearsal!

 

[memorex]

Obviously a nicer bass, but why didn't you try attaching a helium balloon to the Squier headstock?

 

[Telenator]

Obviously a nicer bass, but why didn't you try attaching a helium balloon to the Squier headstock?

I barely make any money gigging as it is. I can't afford helium balloons for every gig!

 

[memorex]

I barely make any money gigging as it is. I can't afford helium balloons for every gig!

You could give 'em away to the kiddies as part of the act. It's a tax write off.

 

[Bortyeast]

Nice bass! I have an EBMM, but it's a 5er and well beat up. Glad you got it solved

 

[Call Me Al]

That’s fantastic! Thanks for the GAS attack!

 

[Ted Keane]

I bought a guitar for modding,and when I took off the rear cover,it had lead weights attached to it.Didn't do much for neckdive.

 

[trev333]

balance is important... this is how I check mine to see how they will hang.........

 

[Kevin Wolfe]

Relocate the heel strap button up towards the bass side about 2”. Major difference. One of the oldest tricks in the neck dive book.