Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn how to shape a paddle headstock, reposition a bridge for scale length conversion, and witness the installation new Guyker hardware in this bass restoration project.
Bass Restoration Part 1 - youtu.be/knP7N5DYUOE
Tools & Materials Used:
Pull Saw - axminstertools.com/japanese-hassunme-crosscut-saw-rip-saw-blade-package-deal-717697
Saw Rasp - crimsonguitars.com/products/japanese-shinto-saw-rasp-smooth?ref=csguitars
Stains and Finish - crimsonguitars.com/collections/guitar-finishing?ref=csguitars
Guyker Pickups - guyker.com/en-gb/products/1-set-guyker-ceramic-pickups-long-closed-electric-bass-pickups-closed-hot-rail-track
Guyker Tuning Machines - guyker.com/en-gb/products/guyker-jlt003-dopamine-color-bass-drop-locking-machine-heads-tuner-electric-bass?variant=45306310131890
Guyker Bridge - guyker.com/en-gb/products/guyker-gb408-zinc-alloy-bass-bridge-with-solid-brass-saddles-4-string-vintage-style
Replacement Neck - gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Bass-Guitar-Neck-Maple/1L1R
This video contains product provided by Guyker.
More details on how Science of Loud implements product promotion - csguitars.co.uk/disclosure
#scienceofloud #jazzbass #restoration
Timecodes:
00:00 - Previous Episode Recap
00:53 - Unfinished Neck
01:19 - Neck Under Construction
02:57 - Staining Hazard
04:49 - Replacing the Nut
05:51 - Let's talk Scale Length
08:01 - What about Heel Width?
09:46 - A few Body Modifications
10:36 - Sticker Removal
11:52 - Final Assembly
14:46 - A/B Sound Comparison
More from Science of Loud:
Support on Patreon: patreon.com/csguitars
Join Science of Loud Discord - discord.gg/uJHFgJRunb
Buy Science of Loud Merchandise - csguitars.co.uk/store
Website - csguitars.co.uk
Contact - colin@csguitars.co.uk
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*Description contains affiliate links. Purchasing using one of these links will generate a small commission for Science of Loud at no additional cost to you.*
Affiliate Links:
Thomann - thomann.de/gb/index.html?offid=1&affid=367
Sweetwater - imp.i114863.net/2mGGg
Reverb - reverb.grsm.io/csguitars
Spectre Digital - https://spectredigital.com?aff=CSGuitars
Crimson Luthiery Tools - crimsonguitars.com/?ref=csguitars + Discount Code 'CSGUITARS5' for 5% OFF
MrGugu Clothing- mrgugu.com & 15% OFF Discount Code: CSGuitars
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Learn how to shape a paddle headstock, reposition a bridge for scale length conversion, and witness the installation new Guyker hardware in this bass restoration project.
Bass Restoration Part 1 - youtu.be/knP7N5DYUOE
Tools & Materials Used:
Pull Saw - axminstertools.com/japanese-hassunme-crosscut-saw-rip-saw-blade-package-deal-717697
Saw Rasp - crimsonguitars.com/products/japanese-shinto-saw-rasp-smooth?ref=csguitars
Stains and Finish - crimsonguitars.com/collections/guitar-finishing?ref=csguitars
Guyker Pickups - guyker.com/en-gb/products/1-set-guyker-ceramic-pickups-long-closed-electric-bass-pickups-closed-hot-rail-track
Guyker Tuning Machines - guyker.com/en-gb/products/guyker-jlt003-dopamine-color-bass-drop-locking-machine-heads-tuner-electric-bass?variant=45306310131890
Guyker Bridge - guyker.com/en-gb/products/guyker-gb408-zinc-alloy-bass-bridge-with-solid-brass-saddles-4-string-vintage-style
Replacement Neck - gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Bass-Guitar-Neck-Maple/1L1R
This video contains product provided by Guyker.
More details on how Science of Loud implements product promotion - csguitars.co.uk/disclosure
#scienceofloud #jazzbass #restoration
Timecodes:
00:00 - Previous Episode Recap
00:53 - Unfinished Neck
01:19 - Neck Under Construction
02:57 - Staining Hazard
04:49 - Replacing the Nut
05:51 - Let's talk Scale Length
08:01 - What about Heel Width?
09:46 - A few Body Modifications
10:36 - Sticker Removal
11:52 - Final Assembly
14:46 - A/B Sound Comparison
More from Science of Loud:
Support on Patreon: patreon.com/csguitars
Join Science of Loud Discord - discord.gg/uJHFgJRunb
Buy Science of Loud Merchandise - csguitars.co.uk/store
Website - csguitars.co.uk
Contact - colin@csguitars.co.uk
___________________________________
*Description contains affiliate links. Purchasing using one of these links will generate a small commission for Science of Loud at no additional cost to you.*
Affiliate Links:
Thomann - thomann.de/gb/index.html?offid=1&affid=367
Sweetwater - imp.i114863.net/2mGGg
Reverb - reverb.grsm.io/csguitars
Spectre Digital - https://spectredigital.com?aff=CSGuitars
Crimson Luthiery Tools - crimsonguitars.com/?ref=csguitars + Discount Code 'CSGUITARS5' for 5% OFF
MrGugu Clothing- mrgugu.com & 15% OFF Discount Code: CSGuitars
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