mathman

Looks like I will have to partially remove the current jack to see what type of stereo jack will fit in there. Not part of the rear cavity.

So, researching about these basses. Of course somewhat difficult with the imports but at least according to the 12 string bass encyclopedia website this one is probably one of the early Korean versions. The first set had either the wrong jack or an incorrectly wired jack. Supposedly it is supposed to be a stereo jack but produces mono sound. The other channel acts as a method to turn on the active electronics when the cable is plugged in. Then turned off when unplugged. My battery went dead after 6 days. I've have seemingly found the fix on the interwebs. Have to see if I can fix it tomorrow. https://www.12stringbass.net/hamer-ch-12 https://www.12stringbass.net/ch12-wiring

Update! I am having so much fun playing this bass. All of my years of trying to play chords and octaves on my four string bass to try to mimic this sound. It was enough to get by with but damn it is fun to finally play all these songs and have them sound the way they are supposed too. Gonna Raise Hell is a blast to play again. Still working through the list. Lots to get through with Cheap Trick and King's X and more

BTW, Thanks for posting about your returning it. would have never thought to look at that time otherwise.

Well I am definitely going to keep it. I am just a bedroom player occasionally jamming with friends at this point. Once I removed the guitar string it seems to stay in tune well enough. In the future I will work out some way to fix it but for now I am just playing Gonna Raise Hell for a while!

Thanks. Great idea. Now that I have tuned it I do not think I need to adjust the truss rods. I was obviously not accustomed to the pull of 12 err 11 bass strings. Neck is fine and need to lower bridge back down to set up correctly. I will save this for later.

Thanks. Not sure about that but I am on my way to a fun learning curve. I am enjoying the hell out of figuring this thing out.

Here is a very sloppy take as I am trying to relearn Need your love on the 12 string after playing it for years on my Cruise bass. (4 string) I may try to fix this more later but it completely functional at this point. A few, more than a few mistakes, this thing is a bear to learn to play. String spacing so different from my other basses but it sounds so cool to play those songs and have them sound close to what they should and not be faking it by playing chords and octaves on my four string bass. it does cut off before the end. I didn't play the whole thing yet. still trying to remember how to play it. Disclaimer, this is the real version of the song with Petersen's bass removed.

Actually I don't think they are stripped. I think what Velorush said is a possible reason. I am still playing it for now. Working perfectly so far.

It is functional as of now so I am just enjoying playing a bass that I have wanted for over 40 years.

Now it’s an 11 string. It goes to 11.😆

Plan to deal with that next week. Just want to enjoy for a while.

So for the non tuning guitar string. I just removed it for now. It seems the two octave strings are the same. So I was able to tune it and play by removing the bad string. Having fun now.. Definitely a different beast but a blast. First task is to relearn Need Your Love with the 12 string.

I could move it back but it may be too close to the edge of the bass. Still contemplating my options.

So I loosened all the strings to be slack but not removed. I could not make it move. I will loosen even more and see what happens. I am trying to find pictures of other import basses to see if I can compare.

that is what I am thinking

Figured out the D strings problem. One is a different type string. The smaller ball end allows it to twist when tightening and seems to let it slip. A new set of strings is not too much but seems like it will be an all day job!

So I bought a used bass that VincentYGB posted about in another thread. I didn't want to continue my journey in his thread so I thought I would start my own. I picked it up today. It is in very good condition finish wise. Almost looks new. Very little swirling in the finish by eye. More shows up in the photos. The reason he returned it was that the bridge was tilting up, presumably from string pressure. It is definitely tilting up but with the strings completely loose their is not movement or give in the bridge. I can barely make it move. Pictures below. So, if someone has insight about that I would love to hear. It has the double truss rod. If I understand correctly it is a parallel rod system and I need to adjust mostly equally. It came from dry and hot Arizona to normally dry and hot Florida. But we just had major cool front. Still dry. I usually have to do small adjustments to my guitars as we move into "winter" in central florida. If you have any guidance on the dual truss rod I would love the advice. Finally, Damn, a lot of strings to tune. I raised the saddle before I tried to do anything with the truss rods. The strings were resting on the fret board when relaxed. I knew that would change while tuning but for this first time I thought to give myself some extra room. The D strings are giving me trouble. I am using the tuner in Amplitube which is a computer based amp system. It has a pretty good tune that adjust to the full range. I have a digital tuner that clamps to the neck but it seemed very confused so I went to the amplitude version. It is a pain. Any tips on tuning one of these?

Gotta learn how to adjust a dual truss rod…

Picked it up today but really busy with lots of life and wife. Hope to check it more tonight. It is in nearly new condition except for the bridge string mount. Still has the plastic on the rear access cover.

I just have to say for a few other members who will appreciate it. Those covers were made on an Amiga 1200. Just to freaking date myself....

I am sure living in florida and orange juice could be used for an inappropriate innuendo. But we couldn't pull that off.

wait, some of these, err all of these shouldn't be on the main board. Our "production company" was "inappropriate" I have one that I have edited to fit the decorum of the main board. A play on words of a commercial of the time.

you asked for it...

This will go in a fun direction real quick. 😆 not that anyone has ever heard of us but the band I was in was named PooP. Cause we sounded like shit…. We made albums. Such as royal flush. Endangered feces. And our live recording. The shit hits the fans. I have cover art but I shall spare all…😆😆😆 Damn we had fun!