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Is there anything similar to Stew Mac Guitar Grease - nut lubricant - that I can get at a place like Home Depot? Thanks. - Frank

Hi Brian, Setch. Thanks for the comments. My next question is: I've done some fret polishing, intonation setting, and restringing, and I now have a pretty nice sounding inexpensive short scale bass, even before doing anything with the pickups, wiring, and tuners. I put some Rotosound nylons on the bass. With the G string on the upper frets, I have some overtones. I don't know if I'm using the right term. I'm hearing a dual tone. It's not very loud and not fatal, but is there any way to address something like this? Thanks. Frank

Anybody home? No takers? I thought that was a pretty interesting question. Frank

I'm a fan of short scale basses, and always disappointed that most low cost short scales are low quality "student" models. I'm purchasing one now, and I'm going to upgrade it with better tuners and pickup. The rosewood used on low quality basses is generally rough and wide grained. I want to smooth it out and fill in the grain. I was thinking of just lacquering the fretboard. My concern is using any material/technique that would lead to frets lifting. Anyone know the right way to do this? Thank you. Frank