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First attempt - fret levelling

enteeentee Frets: 93
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I bought a 'decoration' Harley Benton B-30 BK electro-acoustic bass from Thomman just to see what it would like if I am honest (I don't play bass), and if it was ok, I would give to my dad as a b'day present (he does).
When it arrived there was a significant fret buzz on the 5th fret.  I thought I would give a go at levelling it so bought a diamond file and fingerboard protector

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I followed the instructions and 10 minutes later, a £30 decoration piece is now a fully playable bass!  Think dad will be rather happy this b'day  :)
Vox 24, Variax 700, Epiphone Dot Studio (Cats Whiskers pups, custom inlay, custom pickguard), Gretsch 5238T (P90s/B3), Gibson Les Paul Zoot (rainbow), Gretsch 5135 PS, 'Graick' G2312TVR, BarileleBo (electric baritone ukulele G6199).
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  • BigMonkaBigMonka Frets: 1771
    Wow, well done. Making something playable which was previously unplayable is a great achievement.
    Always be yourself! Unless you can be Batman, in which case always be Batman.
    My boss told me "dress for the job you want, not the job you have"... now I'm sat in a disciplinary meeting dressed as Batman.
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  • SassafrasSassafras Frets: 30290
    Doing your own set ups and maintenance is thoroughly satisfying, especially when you get it right!.
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  • imaloneimalone Frets: 748
    Nice work.
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