Tail piece screws.

[oler]

New guy on the forum - Hi, folks.
My basses:

Noticed yesterday when I changed strings on the mapleglo that the four tail piece screws needed tightening, they where all pretty loose. I guess the vibrations over the years have its effect.. Just a tip to you all, check those screws when you have the opportunity!

Cheers.

[rickenbrother]

Welcome to the forum, Ole. All the screws and strap buttons should be checked periodically on a bass guitar. Make them snug, but never over tightened.

[rickaddict]

Yeah, what Joey said + 1!

And your bass should have five tailpiece screws.



Welcome to the forum, Ole.

[wints]

Welcome Ole.

No...Real tailpieces should have only 3 screws!

[weemac]

Welcome Ole.

No...Real tailpieces should have only 3 screws!

So true, just try to convince the Rickenbacker boutique of that so they will make this variant available soon...

Real tails should also have a missing tooth!

emac.

[doctorwho]

Welcome, Ole!

[rickfan60]

I suspect some of the taipice-lift cases started with loose screws. It can also rob the bass of sound and sustain.

[rikk]

Ole, Welcome to the forum. Good advice. My wife constantly asks if I have a screw loose. Better check those basses just in case.

[ram]

Welcome to the forum Ole - snug screws, not over-tight,,, good point.