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I have a few needs that I'm trying to solve and was hoping I could get some advice on which route would be best. Budget is a hard 1000,
My needs are : amp emulation and effects for bass. Amp emulation and effects for electric guitar. Amp emulation and effects for acoustic guitar AND vocal processing. I will be shopping at AMS for bigger items due to payment plans.
I'm thinking HX stomp would cover all of the instruments' requirements at $700. To cover the vocals, I would hit...
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Dr. Demento Show To End With 55th Anniversary
Barret ‘Dr. Demento‘ Hansen will retire from his program when it reaches its 55th anniversary in October.
On this week’s show, Demento announced that it was his final regular show with a series of retrospective episodes regarding the history of the show to air weekly until a final episode in October that will feature the top 40 songs in the show’s history. Hansen recently turned 84 years old.
Hansen debuted his ‘Dr. Demento’ persona...Click to expand...
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When it comes to different genres of popular music whether the music is "popular" metal, funk, jazz, blues, "50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s Hits" or whatever, I'm sort of taken back when I look up a song, then look up the band, and then see pictures of the band members back when the song I'm interested in learning became a "Hit." As someone in my 70s I'm like, "Who are these young kids!" This has to do with my sudden interest in going back and learning the bass lines to songs I listened to in the...
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I got to play one of Jeff Berlin’s basses once. If memory serves (25+ years ago) it was the old custom Jazz he played pretty early on - the one with what I’ve always assumed were small ‘buckers. He was giving a clinic where I was teaching at the time. He was asking for a volunteer to come up and play but wasn’t getting any takers so rather than leave him hanging, I stepped up. I had always wondered about the action on his (and other virtuoso’s) basses. Not that it means anything really, but...
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More precisely using onboard processing on a two (or more) pickup bass to achieve sounds that are something like the bi-amped sounds the greats in the 70s used. I know some active bass tones are because of distortion in the preamp circuit. The one I'm thinking of is the preamp in the old Spector and there are surely more basses that have said happy accident. Ofcourse I am aware of cases such as the old gibson basses with built in fuzz (both passive and active) and the Zon Billy Gould bass...
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Hello all, I have a Landers bass cab from the mid '70s. The history is I bought way back when in the San Francisco bay area, specifically Richmond, El Sobrante. It is a folded horn design with 2 x 15 Atec 421A speakers. Anyone have any info on this cab?
currently have an og fender mustang micro for headphone practice. I likeit but wish it had more volume. does the katana go go louder? i know my amplug does but not having bluetooth is a deal breaker now
I've got a chance to do some trading for a pair of Peavey PJ basses. One is a zodiac bxp, the other is a forum. The zodiac is stock, the forum has geezer butlers. I was looking through my parts stash and I don't have an P pickups but I do have a Dimarzio DP123L J pickup. Would it be worth putting it in the zodiac or would I be better of waiting until I can afford a dimarzio P pickup to go with it? Or , for that matter, since I don't need two peavey p j basses, what if I made a new...
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…the 6 string guitar.
Not the bass guitar - I have been playing bass for 20 years now. All of my gigging experience has been with bass, and I currently play out about 3 times a month.
I have dabbled with guitar on and off for the last 10 years or so. I have finally had enough. I think I was more in love with the idea of knowing how to play than actually doing it, and I honestly am at a point that I really don’t have the time or more importantly the desire to practice or get any better. I...
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If i reshape, specifically dowsize it, will that effect tone and resonance on the instrument? In my case it's about a Sire U5 wich I like a lot. Reasons for downsizing is neckdive, uglyness and ability to fit in a guitar case.
My quest for low-gain tube-like overdrive is over as of today!
It all started with JHS Charlie Brown(too much gain, too much low end loss), then Barbershop(not enough gain, raspy and farty with flats), then Aguilar Agro(too much gain, too much low end loss) and finally Aftershock. Actually I'm pretty happy with my Aftershock, but I just wanted plain simple "always-on just at the edge of breakup overdrive". Spark was coming up all the time, when someone was asking about low-gain overdrives...
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Hey all. Just wanted to see if anyone has noticed the insane jump in asking prices of used high end gear? Reverb is just insane. I get that stuff went up over Covid but asking prices have doubled or tripled. It’s kindof a joke. What happened?
Hello fellow bassists, I have a question regarding my latest attempt at driving my tech insane.
I would like to install 2 Nordstrand Big-Splitman pickups on a bass of mine. I would like to know if my idea is possible or not with the following wiring.
3 knobs Volume, Volume, Tone with 2, 3-way switches one for each Pickup that control the coil selection. The pickup selection options for both switches will be
1. North coil
2. Both coils (parallel)
3. South coil
I want to be able to sellect...
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Me being the record collector I am, I figure I'd come up with a list of "real album titles that seem entirely made up".
I have an album by New York based singer songwriter Dean Friedman called "Well, Well, Said the Rocking Chair", which originally came out in 1978. It's a good album, but the album title itself is one of the most memorable, and while the song "Lucky Stars" was a fantastic hit single, I just figured I'd point out how clever and unusual that title is.
The album artowrk isn't...
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Was watching this video: and he mentioned there's no data on musicians flying with instruments. So I'm curious, how often do you travel with a bass? Do you check it or try to take it as a carry on? (vote for both questions in the poll, or skip if you don't travel with it).
I'm going to say a single round trip (2 flights) counts as one trip, but if you're touring multiple cities, count each city individually.
I debated getting a couple of these a couple of weeks ago, thinking maybe they'd go up in price a bit and I could flip them but goodness. If I'd put a few £ into it I could probably have paid off my mortgate!
If you are able to identify what bass McCormick plays in this video, you'll get 10 bonus points and my gratitude!
I will go see them Sunday in Copenhagen, and would have to charge the stage if I didn't know this (which, of course, I would never do, but you get the frustration).
Thanx!
I bought a '78 Fender MusicMaster, and I'm looking for string suggestions. I'm looking for a warm, vintage tone, but given that it's a short scale with a guitar pickup, I'm wondering if there are things I should avoid. For example, I love La Bella Deep Talkin' flats, but should I go the the light gauge I'm used to on long-scale basses or will that be too floppy? Would the standard gauge overpower the guitar pickup?
I've also looked at D'Addario's tape wounds, but I'm worried that the bass...
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When I was in maybe my second year of my Ph.D. program, I saw a poster of Lee Sklar with a BB3000 and a Yamaha rig plus two Basset Hounds at a music store. I begged the store for that poster and they eventually let me buy it and had I it laminated. I kept it on my wall at least two years. I think it was lost on a move home.
The image I posted with this thread must have been taken during the same session, but with no real dog. I bought a BB2000 not long after I got that...
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Hello everybody,i hope so all of you doing well.
Here is the thing:i have been listening to blues bassist like Roscoe Beck,Travis Carlton this type of and other bands as well.Currently i have two Ibanez basses(signatured ones)and i can not achieve classical type of blues bass sound,they sounds very modern.In that order of thinking i think that maybe it is time for new bass,maybe some Fender(i have never owned one in my life).What type of bass would be better choice P,PJ of J bass?I really...
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Even though I was playing in the 90s, I was completely unaware of this bass. If was a low dollar entry by Fender, a PJ configuration with a very thin neck and an ugly pick guard.
I’m speaking of the JP-90 which was built from 1990 to 1993 and never was a hit item mainly due to the “boomerang” pick guard. It can’t really be considered a pick guard because of where it’s located on the bass.
The very first ones had the truss rod adjustment at the heel of the neck. That was changed rather...
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I'm a 53 year old dude.
Although I still play out weekly, I am coming to grips with the fact that Rock music seems basically dead and I am living in a post rock age. I love rock and roll, man!!
I played with a drummer not too long ago that declared "how much he hated playing rock music" I guess because he thought it was so simple.
Well, these events have pushed me back into the Beatles. I am a huge fan anyway but coupled with the fact that many younger musicians view them as...
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HI all. Looking to take the plunge to my first Double Bass. I have been borrowing a friend's Becker 6000 (made in Romania) and have the opportunity to buy it. I can't fine much online, two listings from Reverb spanning 10 years and that is it. It feels good, but I have nothing to compare it to. Any idea what it is worth, and if it is a decent instrument or something I should stay away from?
Thanks!
I've read here that unlike earlier Stingrays, the Special can achieve the H tone when using the HH model with just the bridge PU.
Do you find this to be true?
Wondering if the HH is a bigger seller this time around.
New multi fx unit announced by Darkglass this morning.
Anagram – Darkglass Electronicswww.darkglass.com
This would be ideal if she wasn't well known for playing an SX jazz bass with aftermarket DiMarzio pickups....
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I've been researching on Talkbass for opinions on the GK NEO 810 and the GK NEO 412. I've found the GK NEO 412 to be very favored here, but not a whole lot on the GK NEO 810.
I found a deal on a used GK NEO 412 in good condition for $699.99 and I also found a deal on a used GK NEO 810 in excellent condition for $849.99.
I have a GK 700RB II which I currently play through an Ampeg 810 Classic. I play mostly metal, Alice In Chains being my favorite.
I really like the tone I get now, but...
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I put a new set of DR Sunbeams 40-100 on my American Performer P bass, and it was impossible to intonate the G string. The saddle was pushed forward to the max but the 12th fretted note was still flatter than the open G (and the 12th fret harmonic). I checked everything (witness points, pickup heaights etc.) but didn't find anything wrong. I've been doing my own setup for the past 20 years, and this was the first time I couldn't intonate a string. So, I took out the offeding G string and put...
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I recently picked up a mint EBMM StingRay 5. The strings that were on the bass were kind of dead, so I replaced them with Ernie Ball Super Slinkies, which are what come stock on these basses.
The strings sound great, but the D string sounds a bit weak compared to the others. I didn’t notice any issue before changing strings. I did a fresh set up of the bass, adjusted string heights and pickup height, and the issue persists. Could this be a dud string, or some other issue?
A few months ago I found a '52ish P bass and I was lucky enough to get some help from the general TB community when considering the guitar and then privately got a ton of help from the user "bflat" who lent his considerable expertise in investigating and authenticating the guitar.
Anyways, clearly this bass had quite a life. You can tell just looking at the fretboard, it's seen a lot of stages. On top of that, it's been refinished seemingly twice in its life, during one of which the...
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I’m not doing this yet—I almost considered it with a very nice looking Greco Ric clone in Japan before it was sniped from under my nose—no biggie, another will turn up, but I wanted to see if anybody has done this here?
Can eBay be a good place to get basses, provided the seller feedback is good? Or is it best avoided?
Hey,
I am searching for a new Pedalboard. Until now I haven't that much on the board. Only Brougthon P15 and Korg Tuner. Maybe I will buy something from Darkglass, a Powersupply and a Wireless System.
Please post pictures of your pedalboard. Thank you.
I've used the MXR Studio Comp for years. Just a few days ago, I picked up a used Empress Bass Comp and the comparison has been interesting.
I set both compressors to 4:1 ratio with a fast attack and fast release. (Note: the attack and release controls are opposite on MXR vs Empress; on MXR, faster is clockwise, counterclockwise on the Empress). I set them for roughly the same amount of compression and matched the output. Mix, SC HP, and "Tone + Colour" are all off on the Empress. Recorded...
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My Black Sabbath/ Ozzy tribute finally had a show ( health issues within the band and life's curve balls keeping us off stage). The camera man Chad Hawkings finally got my bass solo! I started out with a little homage to Geezer then I go off. The Bonanza theme gets inserted for a little fun and it's a nod to my nickname Hoss bestowed upon me years ago at The House of Guitars. The playing with my teeth bit from Jim Lea who of course got it from Hendrix.
My bass amps are all Ampeg, a BA-115v2 (practice space), and a BA-210v2 with a PF210 cab (main rig). I've had the 115 since the V2 series came out and it was sufficient for most of my needs. We added a keyboard player and I needed a little more and picked up the 210 when the new Rocket series came out (MF clearance deal). didn't realize you had to have an extension cab to get the full 450w out of the 210 at the time, but eventually found a nice used PF-HE210 cab (rating is 450w). The BA210...
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Hey there everyone, let’s see those weird amps we all know and love. It’s been awhile since I suffered G.A.S. and been awhile since I’ve posted so, I figured I would share.
Up until about eight years ago I had a PF-20T with the matching 15” cab but sold it because I figured it wasn’t necessary since I have an Ashdown CTM-100 with matching cab. Needless to say, I’ve missed that rig. It just sounds so darn good and there’s a certain classic vibe to the tone and the feel of playing through one...
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Thanks to all who have contributed over the years to the threads. I have a very nice history of the Squier Standard P Bass Special and it's emergence to the VM line. Glad to part of the family now.
Seems to be the week for picking up Squier Standard P Bass Specials! Picked up this 2002 for a C Major!
Brand slapping new to the Bass. Been a life long "I'd like to.." Crazy but there is a guitar lounge at work. Yes you read that correctly. So inspired by this bunch at work, I was going to learn...
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I recently got inspired to build a Fender CS Pino Palladino clone, and I tried to replicate the real thing down to the last detail. I was really happy with the results, and it got me thinking about how much I like the idea of building a "clone" of a well known bass.
If you've done this, I'd love to see your clones (or tributes) to basses we all know and love. Signature models, instruments your favorite bassist plays, etc. Post away!
Hi all,
I have a Hartke TX300 head that I use with a Hartke 4x10 cab when I need that much sound, and I have a GK MB110 for smaller gigs. I'm trying to find another cab I can use for medium gigs, where the GK isn't enough. I really hate lugging the 410 around (I have a bad back), and only want to use it when it's really necessary. I play a lot of wedding receptions and musicals. I also have a Hartke Transporter 210 but it kinda sucks. Definitely can't handle the 5-string. I just use it for...
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I hadn't even considered a P bass until earlier this year. But I got lucky and found the deal of the century on a brand new USA Pro II 5 string P bass. Almost out of the gate I put some Ernie Ball Cobalt flats on it and is has such a pleasant sound, but with the kind of beef I don't get with my Jazz basses or my 3 current Ibanez basses and even my Sandberg Ken Taylor (which I love to death). Not only does this single pickup, passive bass have a beefy sound, but it has note definition that...
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Ha, watching old episodes of The Muppets and came across this.
Floyd Pepper is definitely the coolest bassist I know.
Curious if anyone else in here has signed up for this intensive curriculum? I'm pretty excited about it. I need something to get me over the hump and get excited again.
I decided to pull the trigger on Joe Hubbard's Bass Foundation course. I am currently taking private lessons, but always feel like I'm just not quite getting everything, so have decided to supplement with a A to Z linear course.
Without giving any copyright information away, I will say that I was concerned when I received the first lesson in my inbox and realized what was expected: memorize the entire fretboard -- in a week.
I have been unsuccessfully trying to memorize the...
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I’m experimenting with this and there’s a lot about it I like. The main problem I’m having right now is stopping the bass sliding away from me where it rests against the inside of my right thigh. Just wondering if others who play this way have solved this problem. Thanks.
Since the Custom shop can not be contacted directly by consumers, does anyone know if one can order a bass that mirrors
another person's bass? Certainly one could guess what the features are of, for example Sting's custom P Bass,
it would be impossible to know what the electronics are and what the core is, etc.... But can one through a Custom Shop dealer
obtain the traveler, which is the document that contains the specs of every bass that leaves the Custom Shop, so
that one could either...
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My friend Jim generously gave me this 2020 MIM Fender Mustang P/J that he wasn’t playing anymore.
This is not an instrument I would have sought out for myself but, not one to look a gift horse in the mouth, I decided to see how I liked it.
The only other short scale bass I own is a vintage Danelectro that I only ever use for a very specific sound (thonk) so this bass, which offers a lot more versatility, should be interesting to play.
At first I kinda wished it just had a...
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I’m experimenting with this and there’s a lot about it I like. The main problem I’m having right now is stopping the base of the bass sliding away from me where it rests against the inside of my right thigh. Just wondering if others who play this way have solved this problem. Thanks.
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve started to get arthritis in my hands and pain in my shoulder (like we all have). I bought this Mezzo bass back in March based on a suggestion from a colleague. The bass is super light and played really well once I put some LaBella Low Tension Flats on it. The 32 inch scale seems to be a nice sweet spot for me. However, I still didn’t like the sound with the stock “Dynamix” pickups and active preamp. It was boomy, yet not articulate at...
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So I'm on the hunt for a dirt/saturation pedal. Mostly going to use it as low gain to saturate my clean tone coming from my Neptunium but want something that can also be pushed further. I'm moving on my Stomp as a standalone unit(when I'm lazy and don't want to bring my board) and building an all analog nano setup. I'm using a Precision Bass btw if this helps.
So far, with all the drive pedals I've searched in youtube, I've narrowed down between these 2 that I like. Liking the FPT as well...
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I'm a gut newbie. Been playing steels professionally for 15 years. Just put gut D and G on. I can't put my bass down long enough to write this.
Sorry. Prolly not threadworthy. Oh well. Let's have a gut lovefest.
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MPs performing a haka in NZ parliament
note to mods: This is NOT meant as political, just an interesting tid bit in relation to politics.
Search through and find the Crusaders tunes for some PRIME 1973 Chuck Rainey. Arthur Adams is on guitar here.
I just joined Talkbass and thought I would share.
I swapped my OG Tort guard for a black pearl one. I'm happy with the change so far.
Hi folks
Newbie (UK) here. I’m hunting around for a backup to my Helix floor unit. I have a couple of Warwick Corvette basses (Proline 4 and FNA Jazzman 5), and the missus plays a little Ibanez P-J Mikro bass fitted with Tonerider alnicos.
I’m looking for something to use as a backup to the SVT model in the Helix or which I can chuck in the bag when I can’t be bothered to lug the Helix around. Don’t want to spend much.
Any suggestions for a decent cheap prep / DI which has some tone...
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Hey Gang
I'm doing a gig on Sat and it will be my first time using my Rumble 500 live. I will be changing between two active basses mid set. One has a noticeably higher output. My plan was to use the Di/Xlr out on the Rumble. Will this keep the signal the same for both basses. I think the Eq is post Xlr? So will I need to muck about with volume every time I swap?
Am I the only person surprised that Sting has agreed to be a judge on the Voice? He always had such a cool image and the Voice strikes me as corny. I imagine it pays really well.
I put up this video some time ago. Since then I’ve watched it many times. I have to say, the one sound that really excites me is the Rickenbacker 4003. I’ve never owned one and probably never will because I’m a 100% fretless guy these days but I absolutely get why Ric devotees put up with all the quirks and “difficulties” of this instrument to get THAT sound. Just so unique and beautiful. And yeah, it LOOKS damn fine too.
Hi,
I want to learn how to make my own rosin. who do I need to talk to.¨?We are a couple of guys in my section who would love to make our own blend.
My local luthiers had no idea . It can´t be that difficult can it? Is this something someone learns at violin making school?
all tips and advice are welcome.
thanks
Glenn
I purchased a used Jazz Bass wiring harness (manufacturer unknown but looks well made).
However, there are two sets of solderless terminals and no instructions, and I don't know enough to be able to figure out which wire goes where. Other than trial and error, is there a logical process for determining this by looking? (Pretty sure the green wire is ground, but that's the best I got.)
I’m curious what people’s lower limit is. Most will point to about 200w and a 115 for your average rock band, but I’d be interested in what your real world experience has been.
And yes, I’m looking to hear about amps. I know IEM’s exist and I’ve done those gigs too where you can just DI.
Continued from here.
I'll start. Right now, I'm drinking this...
Makes a nice change. Very pleasant it is.
I know we have a "Show Your Modulii!!!" thread, but do we have a club, like the Fenfer, $adow$ky, Warwick, etc..??
Cause once my '94 Q5 in flame green comes in, I'll officially have a whole 2 of 'em!!
Curious what the majority likes between the PJ and the Jazz basses. Which one would you choose if you could only own one? Doesn't necessarily have to be a Fender.
Ok, so I’ve played MVP-4 strings forever and I REALLY enjoy the neck playability. I’ve only spent a little time with an MVP-5, but that felt pretty great as well.
My question is what other basses have a neck with a similar feel or shape?
I’ve heard Lakland basses and have also heard Sadowsky as suggestions from others, but don’t really have quick access to check any out in person (until a guitar show, maybe). So, any confirmation or new suggestions would be super helpful...
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I have no idea what way a potentiometer is supposed to be oriented in relation to a diagram. Here's where I'm at. I have my bass wired like the first diagram if the potentiometer shafts are facing AWAY from me. That being said, the blend knob is working so that the middle is silent and it works as a pickup selector rather than a blend, so I realize The tone knob in the diagram, could ONLY have the red on the left if the shift was FACING me. Okay so then what about this 2 nd diagram from...
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I came across a Fender Bullet bass, the deluxe American one, and read some reviews. Everyone seems to say its an awesome bass. It seems to have mustang pups on it. but I've never played one...
What kind of sound does the bullet produce?
Does it have growl and punch?
How different is it from a regular modern P bass?
-Thanks in advance!
Was looking at my TB join date of April '05.
My computer appeared on my porch a couple of days after Christmas '04 sent by my mom. Had no idea what a computer was or how to use them. Didn't even plug it in 'til mid January '05 and immediately locked myself out. Went to the local computer store in a very small isolated town to get help. The owners stated firmly they didn't do Mac and sent me to a couple of local folks who were AppleHeads. Slowly figured it out enough to browse and email...
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I "accidentally" bought a fretless vintage Fender P. I spent a year looking for an affordable fretless Stingray, but it was just impossible to find one I could afford.
The P is in amazing condition, and was a steal. Happy days.
So that will be arriving in the next day or so.
Then, yesterday, I finally spotted an affordable fretless Stingray from the 90s in perfect nick. So I grabbed that as well.
Whoops.
One will probably have to go.
The music I'll be using it for mostly has...
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Sorry if this has been beaten to death. On the Kind of Blue album, what is Paul Chambers playing in bars 5 & 6? I hear him taking the pattern G-D-E-D-F-D-E-D from bars 1 - 4 and moving it to the IV chord (C7). But I find a lot of instruction saying to hold the I chord pattern over the IV chord as it is actually a Gm7 not a C7. When I try to play that with the record it doesnt sound correct. Forgive my ignorance in advance, I"m a jazz novice.
Thoughts?
My boss, Bruce Thigpen, the inventor is on the phone with me to help you understand what we have accomplished.
The frequency response is modeled after 8 x 10 bass cabs. Weight is 30 lbs. Depth is 5 inches. Moves the same amount of air as an 8 x 10 with much less enclosure volume. We figured out the physics.Click to expand...
I only found one tab online, it doesn't seem to help me. If anyone has a tab, or even notation, it would be much appreciated. TIA
I'm considering changing my username, for a few reasons:
-I'm 54 and though I am a male human, I am not a boy
-I have not done any Active Server Pages / VBScript development in a really long time
-It has an adolescent feel
Can you think of any downsides to changing a username that I've had for around 20 years?
The only downside I consider is whatever limited familiarity TB users have with me, and that sure isn't much to speak of, lol.
I guess changing my profile pic has much the same...
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My experiences with 2 Soviet classical guitars have given me newfound confidence on instruments from the Union. I know they're old and often entry-level, but this one's so cheap that I could just flip it for a profit! And here it is:
It is time to have the best luthier on the planet represented with his own talkbass club. Having owned everything I can easily say that no one can make a better bass than Ken Lawrence! Join the club!
I'm member #1
My specs:
33" scale, 1 3/4" nut, 19 mm string spacing, adjustable to 18-20mm
Claro Walnut body
Figured / Blackened Redwood top and headstock cap
Eastern Maple 3 piece neck with dual function stainless steel truss rod
Brazilian Rosewood fretboard with Gaboon Ebony...
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My project parts P Bass has an annoying buzz when I have the tone knob turned up past about 50%. It stops when I touch the strings, so from reading on Talkbass I decided to try shielding tape. I did the cavity and the back of the pickguard, doesn’t seem to have helped. Any ideas what I did wrong? Not an electronics genius by any means. Could changing the tone pot cure it? Thanks
Planning a custom P Bass. Any thoughts on chambering? Especially interested in hearing from someone with some experience/familiarity with a chambered P bass.
Ok, wondering. I have two speakers that I need clearance from you pros befor I let the smoke out of something.
I have a peavey BW 15” and an eminence 6.5”. Both drivers are 8 ohm.
I was wondering, before I make a cabinet, if the would be comparable to use as a pair? Or should I just forget the idea and go a different course?
My amp GAS may be gone for good. (I know, I know!)
After trying various combinations of heads and cabs over the last several years, I’ve finally found my holy grail tone: the low-mid presence and overall “warmth” (or “softness”) of an Ampeg B15N, but with much deeper bass extension and the overall tight control of the best modern modern amps.
I’ve settled on a Demeter VT-400D head on top of an Acme Low B1 (series II) cab at 4ohms
The sound is what I’ve been...
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alright TB’ers, I know plenty of you on here are also guitarists, so it seems fitting to claim a little corner of the internet for all things six strings around here. Axes, rigs, tech questions, the perils of double duty... all the fun stuff.
I didn’t pick up a guitar until I had been playing bass for over 15 years, but i’m so happy i picked it up and have put the time in the become a proficient player. I’m in the process of putting a band together of all originals, and just assumed I...
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Recent Stingray enthusiast here, although I usually gravitate towards passive basses. I recently bought a new Stingray Special 4 banger (now set up BEAD) and love it, but I play it with the eq flat all the time. I have plenty of eq elsewhere in my signal chain that scratches any and all of my tonal tweaking itches. I am wondering if the preamp contributes anything other than a volume boost when it's set flat? If not, then I'd be even happier without the extra weight & complexity of 2...
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I love GK products and have used their amps and cabs for over thirty years and when I saw the specs for the new Neo 212 cabinet I fell in love with it and pulled the trigger. The cabinet sounds great but the handle design is an abomination. The way the handles are mounted make the cabinet very difficult to carry. Anyone else dealing with this situation figure out a solution?
If you have an idea about basses that have a similar, if not the same tone as a Gibson RD Artist bass, comment this ans let's discuss. Thank you for your help boys.
I'm used to playing live with amps and wedge monitors onstage. However, some venues are asking for the use of in-ear monitors (IEM) for live performances. My first experience with IEM was disappointing. I felt rushed during the soundcheck, and I wasn't happy with the mix. Asking for changes wasn't easy. What can I do to ensure a good mix when I have to rely on the sound engineer?
I'm sure there are several threads in here here discussing the same woes I'm going through, but here we go. I'm at the point where playing isn't fun anymore. In-fact, the striving for perfectionism is eroding my happiness throughout the day. Conventional wisdom would say to put bass on pause, take a break, or even quit. Quitting is not an option. I'm too obsessed. I have too much high end gear that are once in a lifetime finds/relationships.
I played in high school and ver little...
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On a lot of threads, I end up trying to explain to people how passive tone controls on basses work (spoiler - they don't work like you think they do). Though they are simple circuits, the reactive nature of the pickups feeding them results in behavior you wouldn't really expect - they don't just "turn down the treble". Anyway, having designed circuits and other pro audio stuff for a living, Spice simulations (they way we predict circuit behavior before building prototypes) are in my...
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I have an Artcore 140 and...
With the Ibanez club being as big as it is, thought it would be nice for all us Ibby hollowbody enthusiasts to check in and see how many of us are out there. The only hollowbody Ibbys I'm aware of are the Artcore series. But, if you have any hollowbody Ibanez feel free to join and show us what you got.
A Shortscale 200 series model...currently in production.
Pictures please, lots of pictures!!! Have fun.
Wayne
For the record I like the sound of the stock pickups but I’d like a more aggressive, growly tone. Nordstrand Big Singles would probably get me there. Anyone know the size of these pickups as far as measurements? I don’t own a caliper? 4 string BTW. Any direct drop in pickups out there I should be aware of?
I don't believe there isn't one already! I have no idea how to start a club here but it should be done. Mine has stopped me from justifying a new bass purchase for ten years.
Hi TalkBass!
I am looking for an evaluation and support with how much i should sell my Bass for. It's got unique electronic alterations, earthed and was Greg Lake of Emission Lake and Palmer. I bought the 4 string, but there was a 5 string and a fretless. I think it was use in their 1986 tour Cheers MattView attachment 7045436View attachment 7045437
There's been a lot of talk about short scale basses, people arguing if 31" or 32" should be considered short scale or medium scale. Lots of guys ask if their 32" can be accepted at the short scale threads. Therefore I am starting "The Official Medium Scale Bass Club" thread.
This thread is devoted to basses that go from 31" to 33".
32" being Medium-Medium, hehe
So if your bass is 30.5"you might prefer posting at the "Official Short Scale Bass Club" thread instead...
Just...
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Every so now and then a musical act shows up and has the world in the palm of their hand before vanishing completely and people wondering "What happened to them?" Today, I'd like to tell the story of one such act.
These are sisters Melany and Kimberly Appleby, who, for only two years, ruled the world as Mel and Kim.
So what was the story with them? Well, as these glamour shots will tell you in more...
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I'm dealing with a left hand injury, and consequently, I've become interested in modifying a Broco. I've tried a couple of the newer ones, and like the necks a lot, but I find the cheapo Strat pickup lacking. There's a lot of discussion on this site about drop in replacements-- mostly rail humbuckers-- but I'm curious about stranger options.
Who's put an unusual pickup in a Bronco? If routing were no object, what pickup would you put in your short scale oddball?
Has anyone used or bought any templates from this place?
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I'm thinking about ordering this streamer template set but wanted to see if anyone has used them before?
Thanks community!!!!
This is probably been discussed extensively before but, what's your method of getting more life out of your roundwound strings to retain the new string sound after playing them on gigs?
I used to boil them in the 80's. Now I soak them in rubbing alcohol for a few hours. I seem to get more life out of them.
What do you guys do?
Up until this point I've been using a few pedals. Basically a tuner -> Ampeg Opto Comp -> Tech-21 YYZ -> MXR Deluxe Bass Chorus -> preamp (Ampeg SCR-DI, Mesa Subway, Tech-21 BDDI... depending on the gig). I did a critical evaluation of that setup, which I was happy with, and decided to try and shrink it down even smaller. My goal: be able to avoid an on-stage amp while still preserving the tone and feel I've become used to. After much research, I settled on the Tech-21 Bass Fly Rig v2. What...
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Last Spring I borrowed this bass to play in an impromptu show at a resort. I loved the color which I think is Champagne Gold but photos I’ve seen reportedly of Champagne look much more gold that the guitar I’m playing. Did Fender make a gold metallic lighter than Chanpagne Gold? Thanks for the help.
I've got a 1997 original Tobias Killer B 5string. I'm wanting to which to the best medium light stainless steel bass String's that are Tapered on the B string and E string. Opinion's are welcomed as well as opinion's. Would really appreciate your input.
Alright, so, I searched the threads and found the Sterling owners club, but, nothing for those of us that happen to own a Sterling by Music Man!
This is open, for now anyway, to ALL models of Sterling by Music Man basses including the Ray 34/35, Sb14 and Ray 34ca!
Only catch is, you gotta show your ax, and let everyone else drool at it's sheer awesomeness! Modded basses are encouraged as well!
I'll start......"say hello to my lil' friend!"
Taken the day I got it...
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I have a tendency to go out of my way to find a problem after purchasing a used (or new for that matter) instrument but this truss rod nut looks a bit chewed up for a relatively new bass. Can anyone confirm/deny? Worth returning? I can still get a wrench to bite it but maybe not for much longer. I do not adjust the rod on my basses often- maybe once a year.
It was really hard to get a decent picture. It ended up looking worse than it does to my eye.
Just curious for you hobby bass players out there, what basses do you own?
I consider a hobby bass player as someone that plays bass but not in a band or does not do Studio work for money. So you play by yourself or occasionally just with friends.
Today was Ken Jennings' first day as guest host. My thoughts:
I thought he did an outstanding job. I was particularly impressed with his quickness, and ability to transition from clue to clue without missing a beat.
My only minor nit-pick is his voice. This is just a personal opinion because I'm old and don't have the best hearing anymore. The pitch of his voice isn't as easy for me to hear as was Alex's. But all in all, great job!
Just got this yesterday. I must say I'm VERY impressed. I've owned 2 MM Rays and currently own a Ray 4 (with mods) and a Ray 34. It's been years since I had the MM's but I do recall they were both really well made although the fretless lacked character. This Ray 2 is a better build than the other two I currently own. Fit and finish is excellent. 10th fret on the "G" string needed to be tapped down but nothing major, and also commonplace, IME, on basses costing far more as well. A slight teak...
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Continued from this thread:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f36/3leaf-audio-club-699307/
5sg.
- fivestringgecko (GR1 #338, GR2 #44, Proton V2 #587, PWNZOR #4)
- ccbass71
- sillyfabe (GR #445)
- One Bad Monkey (Protron Prototype #4)
- Mozilla (GR #439)
- probasser
- BassInUrFace (GR #219)
- Robertron (GR #330)
- Lecomber
- Ba55Man1ac (GR #378)
- MikeXbass
- The EH Man...
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While I'm a relative newbie, I've changed double bass strings quite a few times by now, including just recently... And I've read of more than one way to break the strings in.
Hence the question.
I'd really be interested in hearing method preferences -- and also how successful in speeding up break-in those methods are.
I've been doing studio teaching at local colleges for several years and lately have had some questions from various quarters about my academic credentials. The answer is I don't have any. I never went to music school and have no formal training as such. Whatever knowledge I claim to have has come from experience as a career professional and mentors along the way. Once I start with a student and they accept that I more or less know what I'm talking about we're okay, but occasionally a parent...
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im trying to toggle between the hx stomp and the SansAmp, instead of tiptoeing on the pedals themselves....can this be done?
if it can im having a brain fart as to how to hook it up? thanks people....
In 2016, I bought a Zon Vinny 4 from Maidenbass here on TB. I loved the bass, pictured below. Humbuckers, composite neck, small form factor...awesome. I started speaking to Martin Peters about pretty much recreating this bass but in set-neck form.
I am a big of Mr. Peters and Mr. Zon. They were always nice, personable, and responded within 24-48 hrs for most things. We ended up exchanging many emails over the ensuing few months, and I gave them a "spec sheet" of exactly what I wanted. I...
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Hi Low Enders,
I’m looking at purchasing a second bass as back up. Does anyone have input/info on Fender Jazz bass 1993-84 MIJ? And in general price point if it’s in very good condition? The ad says “looks original” I know some bassists here know their stuff so hoping for feedback. See photos
Thank you thank you thank you
My Mesa WD 800 wants to vibrate all around and over the edge of my Ampeg SVT 4x10 cab even when its being used at a pretty moderate volume level. I can't believe I am the first bass player to confront this vexing problem and I am sure there is an obvious solution that I am missing which I will shortly learn. Thank you.
Limited Edition Mark Hoppus Jaguar® Bass | Electric BassesMark Hoppus Jaguar® Bass, Rosewood Fingerboard, Sea Foam Greenwww.fender.com
Looks cool, except for the QP, and the sunburst is kind of lame.
Hello all!! I currently gig an Eden wt-800. Been scanning the webs for other amp options that also use a crossover to send certain frequencies to one cab and the rest to the other. I love being able to send exactly what I need to each cab without overloading it. I run a 210XLT for my highs and 1x15 for my lows.
Any help would be appreciated!! Thank you
I recently booked a gig at a campground near my house. It's a huge annual trail running event that attracts many hundreds of people. It's apparently a bid deal with the running community. Judging from pics on their website, it looked like they have a proper stage. One pic showed a band with a huge PA system, lights, etc. The price was right so I wrote up and sent a contract in which I stipulated "generator power is not acceptable." The client took two weeks to get back to me and informed me...
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All,
Before I tear into this bass I'd like a bit of guidance, It's a new to me bass...I'd been looking for one of these for quite some time and finally found the one I wanted, the blue one. The gent I bought it from had replaced the p'ups with Seymour Duncan p'ups,...emailed him to see if he remembers what pick ups he used but they look like quarter pounders. Also trying to figure out if he used a SD preamp or used the original one. I haven't heard back from him yet but I only emailed...
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**What's your favorite medium scale 5-string?
A little background** - I'm pretty picky with basses and am in search of a medium scale 5er... My favorite medium scale 4's are a Squier MIJ P 32", Aria Pro II 32" - I love them both and they regularly get chosen in the studio over their 34" counterparts by artists and producers alike. I'd love to have a 32" 5-string counterpart, but my search so far hasn't gone great.
Basses I've tried
Under $3K - I've tried a non-USA Lynn Keller and...
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Few things raise my hackles as much as folks preying upon older folks. My dear neighbor fell prey to the oft-used "Gram, it's me, (insert grandchild's name). I'm in trouble and I need $2500 or they're going to throw me in jail. Can you please wire me the money as soon as you can?" scam.... almost twice. Thankfully, she called me first the second time they tried it, and I had her call her grandson directly to confirm that he was fine. My father has come close to falling for things a few...
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Hi everyone.
Im a guitar player who bought his first bass just last year, i had never owned a bass before so i had no reference as to how it might sound, ive been using the bass for the past year with no issues, its generally a great instrument. Just last week i decided to buy another bass as i was enjoying my first one so much. The pickups in my new bass are several orders of magnitude better and i now realise my other bass pickups sound fairly terrible.
Im looking to replace the pickups...
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I've had this new set on for several months now but need to 'tune up' each time I play still.
Is it the strings still 'coming in' or should I suspect the OEM tuners for slippage? They have not friction screw to snug up, sadly.
I'm planning on adding Hipshot USA Ultralites at some point...thoughts?
(PS: Check out my photographic pickguard overlay!)
World Cup qualifying starts Thursday evening against Mexico, in Cary, NC. (The WC itself will be in France next summer.) The match will be televised on Fox Sports 2 at 7:30 pm EDT.
Any other USWNT fans out there in TB Land? I'm a huge fan myself, and spent some serious bucks for choice seats for this match (plus a hotel room) -- my first time seeing them play live. Can't wait!
As some of you may know, I've been working on a Taurus clone called the Härkä (Finnish for bull or Taurus) for a while; first in the 2022 SBO, and again in the 2024 WBO so I'll use this SBO to finnish it. Here's the current state:
As you can see, the cabinet is mostly done, just need to drill a few holes in the back and side panels and assemble right? Wrong. As it turns out, the 2 I/O boards on the left don't quite clear the big old spring tower holding up the...
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Here we go! The thread for owners and fans of the work of Canadian luthier Geoffrey St. Germaine. Feel free to post your instruments and ask questions.
Site: Custom Guitars & Basses
Fun fact: There was a jazz club in Paris called Club Saint Germain where legends such as Miles Davis and Art Blakey used to frequent.
I'll start with my upcoming walnut Bustard short scale 6. It should be ready in June.
Who else owns an Ibanez 5 or 6 string bass? I think Ibanez is highly underrated, given their price point. Quality with CNC on mass produced basses has improved greatly over the years. True these aren't the boutique bass many own (and I have too), but I am totally loving the tone, playability, and feel of my new Ibanez SR206.
Show them off! Whatcha got?
...
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No idea who played it... Maybe Gary Lunn?
But to my ears this is how fretless bass aught to sound. How does one get this sound?
Hi all,
my name is Nils. Im searching for some help/advise with my pedalboard. At the moment i play a lot of rock, funk , fusion and hip hop. I tried to build a pedalboard and bass rig to fit all my needs. At the moment im a little bit lost with my Pedalboard. One of my question is about the Pedalorder im using at the moment. I know there is no right or wrong but something feels odd.
Atm moment im using in Order:
Bass (mostly fender Pbass)
Tuner (pitchblack)
Tech 21 bass...
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Hi all,
Like the title says, The Time is Finally Here to search for a new bass head.
For years I've played through a Mesa Big Block 750 and two 8ohm 1x12 powerhouse cabinets. I bought that set up in 2009 brand new--although the amp was actually made in 2005 according to the board inside the chassis--and have used it in the studio and on multiple tours around the U.S. and Canada. Always a solid rig, the BB750 was more than enough power for me at 4ohms and I used it in a variety of...
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I have a 2017 Danelectro Longhorn bass in desperate need of new strings. I understand this is a shortscale bass. I prefer low-tension roundwound strings. Because the instrument has a metal nut, I am not sure what gauge of strings I might need. Any suggestions appreciated.
Hello.
Does by its name, a preamp pedal go at the very end of a pedal chain, before entering an audio interface?
Some folks think it can go anywhere before or after delays and EQ, compressor etc….
I have no idea!
Anyone use/own/played one. If So what do you think?? I was thinking about buying one but id like to hear what everyone else thinks about it first.
I'm in the process of restoring early 70s SVT which someone had done a little mess inside. The back standby switch was disabled (cables cut) and polarity switch was disabled from its funtion and (what I think and 99% sure) someone tried to wire polarity switch to function as standby so it would be operational from the front faceplate. I see the point here, but I really want reverse it to the original shape.
I disconnected the polarity, cut the death cap and gave a good ground from the...
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This is intended to be an in-depth Leo vs. Leo analysis, comparing the build details of a 1964 Fender Precision bass, and a 1980 G&L L-1000 bass, made on Fender Avenue about a mile down the railroad tracks from the 1953-1985 Fender factory on South Raymond in Fullerton, California, where this '64 precision saw the light of day. I am still learning things that I did not know, and really the information is evergreen, so I am posting this (originally on instagram) examination on the...
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Hello,
Maybe I'm wrong... but it seems a non lefty bass... because the buttons, jack and belt position...
But what brand and model of bass is it??
It's played by "The Frightnrs" bassist.
During the lockdown, I try to take one long walk every day, often with my wife during her breaks from work. To my surprise, I've happened upon some extremely cool vintage cars right here in downtown Philly, so I figured I'd post them here. Anybody else see surprisingly cool cars on their sanity-preservation walks during the lockdown? Let's see 'em!
First is a late 1960s Thunderbird with suicide doors, which reminds me of my late grandfather's 1966 Lincoln convertible. Next is, I believe, a...
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I’ve recently found this fantastic value sub octave fuzz pedal from JOYO. It’s an MXR M287 tone clone but it’s only £80! I really liked the tones I could quickly dial in. Definitely worth considering for the price:
JOYO GLOAM R-29 Sub Octave Fuzz Bass Pedal Demo [MXR M287 tone clone] (No Talking)
Hi, so I've been practicing with just a vox amplug for a while now because that was all I could afford when I got a bass, but now I'm thinking of getting an amp so I can finally play with my friends. How much wattage should I be aiming for to just play alongside a guitar and drums?
FYI I play on a Five String Squier Affinity
Hey everyone,
I have a Rickenbacker 4003 and need to get some new strings for it. I know very little about electric bass, so I was wondering what would be the best strings to put on it. I'm a jazz upright player but will be in some situations where I'll need electric. Price is not an issue. Thanks so much.
So, I know Jaco used the fuzz circuit on the 360 and there are a few 360 Fuzz pedals going around.
Can someone educate me as to where he used the most fuzz? There's a few tracks where he seems to but could be the keyboard player to my ears.
Might just be tracks I don't listen to that much.
Thanks!
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Love my Trickfish amp! I've read that they also make awesome cabs too.
No numbers here. Just post your Trickfish rig or questions or opinions.
I've owned dozens of killer (mostly boutique) amps. The Trickfish.5K has the best tone of any thus far (pared with my PJB Pirahna 8x5). Just stellar. Mike Pope designed the preamp section on the Trickfish and it's just the best.
I’m not too familiar with G&L basses but from what I read, the USA models are pretty highly regarded. Was wondering for those that own them or are more familiar than me, does this model I came across seem like a good deal or just meh? It’s an M2000 USA made model for $1300 with free shipping. The color really grabbed my eye too.
Anyone have Any info on the type of bass this is ? Can not see or find any serial number on it ?
Thanks !
What woods work together well, and which don't?
I'm a fan of unusual, so my particular interests are there. I'd love to see unusual and sustainable options, particularly if I end up making a bass myself. But, I'm not near as knowledgeable as some of you, so I figured I'd start this thread. For context, I'd love to do a bass with pecan and mesquite. Mesquite will not grow big enough for a body blank, and pecan would make for one heavy bass. So that leads me to layering. Doing a 1/4" top with...
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It was easy to do previously. Now when I tried to add a couple of mp3s they can't be found or won't be played.
I've got a thread full of good information at Fender® Forums • View topic - History of Fender Brand Strings
Please feel free to add any historically accurate information you have.
About a month ago I took a drive from Vegas out to Southern California to go bass shopping. I had a late day Craigslist appt. in LA, an early Lemur appt. in San Clemente and plans to check out two other shops. I also scheduled a couple other non-bass things - this is how the trip went.
Left Vegas at 3:30am, bringing my 1967 Kay in case I planned on trade-in or consignment, a surfboard to sell (a mint Steve Brom 7' long fish) and my main surfboard (self-shaped about 10 years ago 9'6" tri...
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Continued from Part Three
As we finished part III showing off our collections, here's a shameless repost of my bijou clutchette:
L-R: 1981 TSB-400, 1983 RSB-Special I, 1983 RSB Deluxe-5, 1984 ZZB-Custom, 1980 Batwing SB-900, 1980 Batwing SB-1000 (fretless & heavily modded).
I work for a technology integrator, and as anyone who's been in AV for a while knows, we have a lot of musicians in the business. So my company volunteered to take part in a charity battle of the bands hosted by a local commercial property developer. I'm on bass, obviously. We have a talented multi- instrumentalist taking on vocals, a good lead guitar player that was in a big cover band for years, a very rusty rhythm guitar player, and a mediocre but passable drummer that can seem to make...
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While searching for other short scale basses I kept coming across a listing for a 30” short scale jazz bass on Temu (they also have the Glarry sub mini) and I was intrigued, so I downloaded the app, got through all of their awful coupon games and bought one. About a month and a half later it showed up and is better than I expected. I have a bunch of short scale jazz basses— an Atelier ZPO-4Jr, 2x MIJ Junior Jazz Basses, a Sandberg SL TT, an Aria Pro II, a Stagg Fusion 3/4 and one of those...
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I'm currently a bassist in an actively gigging band playing 70's and 80's hits. I usually play through a Mesa TT-800 stack with a minimal pedalboard. (Peterson strobe tuner > Origin Cali76 > Darkglass x7 > Analogman mini Chorus)
I ruptured my right bicep. I can play, but I can't carry heavy gear. I have to drop my gear down to just my bass, IEMs and my Stomp.
Is there any reason I should use the Origin Cali76 pedal with the Stomp, or is the compressor model in the Stomp just as good...
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Pink Floyd Sells Music Rights to Sony for $400 MillionDespite decades of infighting and years of false starts, the members of Pink Floyd have agreed to sell music rights to Sony Music for $400 million.variety.com
After years of false starts, the iconic British rock band Pink Floyd has agreed to sell their recorded-music and name-and-likeness rights to Sony Music for approximately $400 million, sources confirm to Variety...
The deal comprises recorded-music rights but not songwriting, which is held by the individual writers, as well as name-and-likeness, which includes merchandise...
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There are so many multifx units with expression pedal option with great pitch /octave sounds right now(which obviously will become better and better with time), that I wonder if in the near future our big old classic and beautiful Whammy (for bass or guitar) will become a thing from the past, an odd thing to have on a pedalboard and a hassle to place and carry. I own one and I just love it, but the multifx units to save space are always on my mind.
Hey guys, I am new here, so I‘m hoping this is the appropriate place to post this. If not, let me know.
I got myself a Fender American Pro II P-Bass V recently. I got it shipped to my house directly from fender. When I took it out of the box and played, it worked fine and I loved the instrument. That same evening, when I knew it wasn‘t going to send it back, I peeled off the plastic foil of the pick guard very gently so as to not scratch anything. A little bit got stuck on the knobs...
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While doing the Preamp version of this thread, I dodged a bullet with compressors, I got away with testing the MXR and Keeley and then completely falling in love with the Cali76. With the dirt pedal of my choice - not so much.
I can sense another lengthy journey heading my way.
My pedalboard is more or less complete and I have every bit filled with what I deem 'best in slot' for my personal application. The only issue is the dirt pedal.
Ideally, I could just use a booster to hit...
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There is a saying that says:
Not my circus. Not my monkeys.
It means that I'm not responsible for controlling a volatile situation, so I'm not getting involved.
not my circus, not my monkeys - Wiktionary, the free dictionaryen.m.wiktionary.org
I've heard this saying before, but I've experienced a few occasions where the saying instantly popped into my head because it fit perfectly.
A few years ago, my rock cover band was playing a bar gig when a fight started in the middle of our set.
It...
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Hi all. I'm located in Asheville, NC which as you probably know from the national news, got decimated beyond imagination by Hurricane Helene. I've lived in these mountains all my life, even went thru Hugo in the late 80s as a kid, and I've never seen this level of death and destruction up close, much less trying to navigate surviving and securing the basics. We were as well-prepared as we could be (former Boy Scout here) but you can't prep for everything. Doing as well as could be expected...
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I just bought a SM500 to accompany my new (to me) Goliath III and Son of Bertha that I got a month ago. It came with a flightcase and a Korg racktuner. I set it to stereo so I can bi-amp the two cabinets.
It sounds amazing.
Now I will build a Fender 'tractor' jazz bass to accompany it.
Should I inspect the inside? To look for bad caps?
Wondering if anyone has experience of using soap bars on short scale basses. It’s not a pickup I think I’ve ever seen on a short scale, but I’m quite intrigued by what tonal qualities they would bring to a Mustang / Musicmaster style bass in a 60’s Jazz configuration.
I know they sound great on regular J style basses for a fat / modern J tone, but short scales have a slightly different ‘tonal center’ which seems to emphasize the fundamental and the upper mids (depending on pickup...
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Back when I was young, had hair, which was brown and long, I played a Rickenbacker 4001.
Along comes LIFE and i had to get one - bass sold.
Now Im looking to get back into it for my own sanity and I've narrowed my seach to these four, opinions please and why?
Yamaha TRBX 174
Yamaha BB234
Yamaha TRBX304
Ibanez GEO GSR200
The active/passive is new to me so Im indifferent to that choice, however having to change batteries in a bass seems, toyish...
Just curious do you have a bass or basses dedicated for gigging?
Do you have a bass that you will not bring out because of sentimental value, money value, weight, fear of getting stolen etc?
Announcement video on YouTube.
Product description on SBMM website.
This is a Timed Edition model — pre-order by May 31st. Shipping starts in November.
I ordered mine. =)
Hey guys,I want to put a part two to the U.S. Peavey Club,not meant as a sequel or replacement,but a little more specific for all of us Cirrus owners.Please let me know what you think of this.I have noticed for a long time here on Talk Bass,there not only being brand name clubs for the bass clubs,but also ones that are more specific.Thanks Joe
Curious about the expo and trying to go to see some of the Exhibitors. As well as any tips on Hotels, getting in/out of Mannheim (flights via Frankfurt), etc etc
It would also be great to GTG with TBers in Germany
thanks in advance for any tips!
I was reading a post about "The Goat Hill Gamblers" and wondered how they got their name. I'll start by sharing mine.
I play in "The Colorado Green Band." A couple of us were in an acoustic band called "The 4:20 Special String Band." We named it after a train. Really! No, actually we played reefer music form the 1920's to the 2020's. When that band folded a couple of us decided to carry on. We became "The Green Band." We were a duo. We found out that there was another Green Band in...
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hey folks, i'm in the market for a smaller cab. i've been told by my doctor that i now will have a 35 lbs lifting restriction on my left arm due to my pacemaker placement.
so my ampeg 610 cab has to go.
been looking at these 2 options. around the same price plus almost the same height.
anyone has experience on both or either one?
i play in a street rock and roll band, some ska songs , punk and hardcore songs thrown in.
thanks and stoked on hearing what you folks think.
other suggestions...
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So this is a fresh Ebay purchase, LB70 9v active/passive, string through, natural finish........ I really liked the overall package.
I specifically asked the seller about the truss rod, but got a generic answer, this is what showed up, a missing nut on the rod?
My other period Carvin had a 1/4in nut that was part of, or tack welded to the rod, here I have just thread, I'm thinking about finding a nut and thread-locking it on to see if it works.
Thoughts? I contacted the...
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Watched this tonight, it's about recording Rubber Soul. Many pics of Paul with a capo on the 5th fret, any idea what song this could be? I realize they may not have recorded it with this set up. It could have simply been experimentation and nothing came out of it.
Recording Rubber Soul
So, I have high end heads, cabs, expensive combos etc. I bought a Mackie Thrash Go battery powered PA just for practice to run drum tracks through, since it has 3 chanels and I can pair my iphone to it with Bluetooth. For fun I plugged a bass into one of the 1/4 input channels just to see what it sounded like… NOT VERY GOOD. No way to EQ it except for whatever tone pots the bass has. Then I thought I would experiment and get a bass preamp pedal just to see if that helps. I bought me of...
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I try to check out the sunset almost every night. Sunsets are like waves in the ocean. No two are ever the same. This evening I was on a maintenance check-out flight and saw one of the most beautiful sunsets I ever witnessed. Put the plane on auto-pilot and took a few photos. Unfortunately, a lot of the fiery colors are from the Ventura -Santa Barbra fire, now 14 days old. That said, the smoke is blowing out hundreds of miles over the ocean and making breath taking sunsets. That is a...
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Thinking about running a Cali 76 with a Sansamp 21. Do you think a compression pedal is necessary with the sansamp? Definity new to pedals and learning a lot. Probably running Boss TU3 and DROP tune pedal as well.
Any suggestions appreciated with pedal order or other suggestions as well.
Thanks!!!
So I am brainstorming about a new rig.
Back in the day I had an Eden WT550 with a 8ohm 210 and 4ohm 410 and loved the flexibility it gave me and -if i understand correctly the amp delivered the same wattage to each 10” speaker.
I would love to emulate this with a mark bass rig but the LM 58R has a 4ohm minimum.
Looking for some thoughts on the cabinet pairing of a Mark Bass 8ohm 210 and a Mark Bass 8ohm 410 with a LMR58 head?
Thanks,
Michael
Hi beautiful people of talkbass! This is part 2 of my thread where I was asking for a second bass recommendation...but i just want to know, what are your opinions and experiences on Aria pro 2 basses? I would LOVE to know!
Do you have a preference.
OR
Would you play a 4. - 5. - 6. - 8. - 12 string and either short and long scale neck
OR
Just stick to one kind. of bass forever ?
The algorithm on Youtube suggested this video: How Much Do Touring Musicians Get Paid? Nashville.
It is obviously only one person relating their experience. There must be outliers. It is a bit grim.
I think I will stick to my software development job until retirement.
I love the Aguilar DB751 I bought a few years ago. It is so clear, articulate, fast, and punchy. It is also phenomenally loud. Much louder that I need.
I'd really like the exact same performance and EQ in a smaller package, but I don't know if that exists. When I try to go back to a Mesa D800+ I can't find the tone or the assertiveness my DB751 has with it.
Any suggestions?
JHS Punchline Bass Station Pedal - Sweetwater Exclusive
Seems pretty cool; video sounds great
These guys invite Steve on and then trash the brand when he’s off camera. Disappointing.
So what started as just getting a chorus pedal to somewhat get a Duff Mckagen tone to mess around with has turned into this. I went with the DG Vintage as an always on pedal and really love it so far. From there I decided to grab a small board to keep things orderly and now I'm wondering what to add. I'm not into face melting distortion, but would an overdrive pedal stack well with the DG? I also hear a lot of talk about adding compression on YouTube. Would this be a better direction to go...
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I’d like a Martin Acoustic electric Bass with a decent pickup and the best wood in the right places. Seasoned maybe best . Does anyone out there have a suggestion. Used or new is fine. I’ve heard of a 70s 80s EB ? 28 as one example. Anyone else , thx
Greetings gents. So, Jeff sent me a Kinetix 800. Disclosure: He sent this as a gift and "thank you" for naming the series. Disclosure: I do not have a commercial relationship with Jeff and there was not quid pro quo involved. It was simply a gift.
OK, so with compliance issues out of the way...a little back story:
Quite a few years ago, maybe right before the pandemic which delayed release of this amp, Jeff called me. He swore me to secrecy and told me about this new amp he was...
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I purchased a new bass for the first time in 9 years.
I have a MIM Fender Jazz (FSR Ash) as my No. 1 and very nice Classic Vibe 60s Precision (Fiesta Red from that first China series). I have always wanted to pick up something different, maybe a short scale, but have been hesitant to take the plunge.
Considered the JMJ, the Rumblekat, Gretsch G2220, Hofner Club, a host of other Fender/Squier Mustang varieties, and even that short scale Glarry, but ultimately settled on the new version...
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Had a gig at a beachside bar over the weekend. The stage was microscopic and the singer who is very active ended up stepping on the power supply to my board. My wife caught the moment it happened and turned it into a bit of a meme. So share your funny pics here if you like as well.
I know a lot of guys dig the oil/wax, 'cuz it feels more "real," but I'm gonna call a rose a rose. That finish offers no real protection whatsoever, requires stupid maintenance, and just looks nasty after a minute of playing. I am a working player, and I don't want to have to be bothered with cleaning it. I would much rather just pull it out of the case and play it. I think polyester is way better.
It's alive!
The Brooks DDB (DoubleDuaneBird).
A double-neck Thunderbird with a traditional Thunderbird 4-string neck. And a 30 1/2" scale 12-string bass neck.
I can finally share another completed build with you guys.
The idea had been brewing for a while but the actual build started out early july 2024.
I'll share the pics of the build proces in separate posts below this opening post.
Specifications:
- Korina body
- Korina 12-string neck 30 1/2" scale
- Korina 4-string neck...
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Our band is going to do some recording this winter and to save some cash, we are going to do it on our own. We have recorded our own albums before but the last two have been in a nice studio and would like to keep the quality as high as possible. We have large diaphragm condensers (not the Neumann I got to record with in the studio last time). I also have a Nadine mic by Ear Trumpet Labs. I am curious if any of you have or would recommend that I use this mic when recording. As of now...
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One chilly morning last week,I fell victim to a sophisticated scam that left me feeling devastated and helpless. It all started when I received an email claiming that I had won a $67,000.001 Bitcoin giveaway. The email seemed legitimate at first glance, complete with professional-looking graphics and persuasive language. Curiosity got the better of me, and despite my initial skepticism, I clicked on the link provided in the email.The link directed me to what appeared to be a legitimate...
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I was just wondering if any of you have had the chance to repurchase a bass that you regretted selling???
About a year ago I sold my 2006 Stingray in natural because I secured a Sabre Classic. That was fine, the Sabre was amazing. I then wound up selling the Sabre Classic because the only tone I really liked or needed was number 5, the "Stingray" position, and it was worth a lot of money.
After selling the Sabre, I tried and tried to find a Stingray that I liked, going through about 7...
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Today the band Happy the Man (featuring bassist Rick Kennell) released their new track.
I find it terribly exciting and very well-recorded. Stanley Whitaker’s guitar and voices are excellent. I find the bridge section to be “very Happy the Man.”
Well folks, I don't know about you, but I love good food and I love to eat it. I also enjoy looking at pictures of it and imagining just how delicious it might be. So if you wish, you may post any pics of food here that you like. Food you made. Food your Mom or grandma made. Food your buddy's aunt brought to a potluck. Food you will eat or have eaten. Food from a restaurant. Food from a truck. Food from a wagon on the side of a dirt road. Food that you found on the road. Weird snacks or...
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After years of being a 5 string Jazz-style bassist I’ve finally gotten bitten by the 4 string Precision bass bug. Picked up this 40th Anniversary Squier Precision bass for a nice price used. But it is definitely not stock. I am not a fan of gold hardware but I really like Lake Placid Blue as a color so this one caught my eye. Although the serial number confirms it is a 40th Anniversary Gold Edition, it has no gold hardware or pickguard.
It plays really nice and I strung it up with...
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I'm not new to bass playing, but I'm new to these forums.
The problem:
I have a used Euro-LX 4-string. Don't get me wrong, I friggin love this bass, even more so than my 5-string Thumb. But I friggin HATE the tonepump. I hate it so much that if it were a person I'd run it over with a semi-truck filled with EMG, Seymour Duncan, Bartolini, and Aguilar electronics.
I've been in the recording studio for the past 2 weeks. The basses I've recorded with are the Spector Euro 4-string and...
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I own quite a few ABG's of different makes, body sizes, scale lengths, body thicknesses, etc. I noticed that there are several Fender Bass Clubs, but no Fender ABG Clubs and yet I have come across at least eleven (11) different Fender ABG's.
* CB-60SCE
* CB-100CE
* T-Bucket 300CE
* Kingman SCE V1 & V1 rev
* Kingman V2
* FA-450CE
* Victor Bailey Signature
* GB-41SCE
* BG-29
* BG-31
* BG-32
ARE THERE OTHERS?
Please post yours and ask for a number if you'd...
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Curtis Novak, David Allen Pickups, Van Zandt, Klein Pickups, Bullock Guitar Pickups, Bare Knuckle, Arcane Inc.
Anyone with experience with these boutique pickup makers? They are obviously less well known than Fralin, Lollar, Nordstrand but that does not mean their products are less interesting.
Curtis Novak seem to be the most popular on Talkbass currently. Any experience with and description of their P bass pickups would be appreciated.
As an aside note, it drives me crazy that large and...
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Hey friends,
I've recently started playing bass in a metal band and they had this loaner amp for me to use in the jam space. I was a bit underwhelmed at first when I saw what it was but I must say it really did the job very well.. Pretty decent for what it costs brand new, around 600$ Canadian .. I couple it with an empress compressor and a darkhorse b7k and get a pretty decent metal tone out of it, kinda like the Alex Webster tone.
Anyone else try this Amp head? im curious how your...
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So I haven't seen much about this...
But it looks Ashdown has a new Mini Stack out, that looks likes its intended to compete directly against Ampeg's SVT Micro VR.
Ashdown Studio MiniRig
Ampeg SVT Micro VR
Both are Micro/Mini Fridge Stacks.
Both are 2x10 Speakers.
Both are similar wattage, the Ashdown is 250w, the Ampeg is 200w
The Ampeg has 3 band EQ
The Ashdown has 5 band EQ
Both have similar/same features...
Just seems like this Ashdown was designed specifically, to target...
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What's with all the "clubs" on TB lately. I guess I better start the Wal club here now so I can claim #1 for myself.
No objections? Thanks! Just what I need - more work!
If you wanna sign up you prolly better post yer piccies!
I searched thru threads but didn't find which Hipshot Ultralites y'all are using - USA, Licensed, 1/2", 3/8" or something else. Yeah, not well versed in Hipshot. I don't have the bass (yet) and trying to get my ducks lined in a row. Any help is appreciated.
Hi everyone. I have long sought a black aluminium 10-hole Fender Precision bass pickguard for my 58 AV Precision. I cannot find one anywhere - unless you can help!
I have attached a picture showing the exact type of guard I am looking for. While the pictured bass looks perfect, I think it is best not to pay $4700 plus tax just to get a bass with a black anodised guard already fitted...!
Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks all.
How many of you sing while playing bass, and are you the main voice or a background singer?
Do you actually dedicate study and practice to develop your singing, or just count on what you can sing untrained?
If you do practice singing, do you have a skill area you focus on more than others, such as intonation, range, volume, endurance, expression...
Besides the obvious "practice a million hours", what helped you learn to sing and play at the same time, without the two messing up the other...
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Woo hoo! My first build. Body by Warmoth, neck is Mighty Mite, Quarter Pounder pickups, Hipshot. bridge. Still have some tweaks to do, like matching knobs and a bit more on the electronics, but it sounds and plays great!
35 years ago today I got my 1st bass, for only $783,487 Mexican pesos, about $300 USD back then. It was an Epiphone Rock Bass and it was my only instrument for 5 very active years. I had it stored for over a decade, but today I brought it out… a bit fragile but it sounds good, and after some TLC I may even take it out for a spin.
Do you still have your first bass?
UE
So... as what often happens with me, a vintage part is inspiring me to build a bass around it. The vintage part in question is a NOS '60s Japanese loaded pg & control-plate/pots/knobs. I bought it for a very reasonable price considering it's NOS condition, and that all the parts when & if they appear sell separately for as much or less than it cost me. This specific set-up was originally installed on short-scale Japanese basses with various brand names like Decca, Silvertone - one of 50...
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What Di you prefer, round or hex core. I like hex because I slap, and do harmonics. IMHO hex core works better for me to do that.
Hi Everyone!
Just wanted to see what cool online builders you guys have found.
I've seen a couple of these threads but I think this are newer options.
Here's some of my favorites:
VooDoo Custom Guitars and Custom Basses
https://public-peace.de/configurator/
Halo® Custom Bass Guitars
666strings Online Configurator
Ladny Guitars - Custom Bass Builder
DR says that round cores are rare. Most strings have octagonal cores.The corners of the octagons grip the wrap better and I would imagine keep the wrap from slipping and help the string last longer.
What brands are comparable to Fatbeams then?
Just wondering if anyone has any idea where I can snag a decent hard case that fits a Les Paul bass? Don't want a gig bag, I need a regular Les Paul bass case. I need to ship the bass to California from New York and back. Although it was previously packed by a pro with many layers of swaddling clothes, our good friends at UPS apparently dropped it and took a big chip out of the finish. So I am sending it back for a re-fin. I am a studio player these days and only need the case for shipping...
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Steve Digorgio
Billy Sheehan
Eddie Jackson
John Myung
Geddy Lee
Today : )
Could change tomorrow : )
cont from here:
www.talkbass.com/forum/f15/mesa-boogie-walkabout-mega-thread-part-9-a-959564/index51.html
I was looking for a really compacy, and always-on, LPF+HPF pedal, and couldn't find any. However, dpFX could make one for me, and yesterday I got it in the mail!
I really think this is quite unique in the market. Does anyone know about anything else like it?
Excited to find a good spot for it under by board! Will report back when I do.
Hi All.
Have any of you seen this? New from Tech 21
Great demo by our pal Tim! @Gefilter1001
Here's a special Luthier tool that I'm experimenting with.
I'm not really interested in making or selling these. I built this for my own use, and I may make up a few more for the other guys here in the Lab. Any of you are welcome to grab the basic idea and make your own.
I like leveling my frets using a flat sharpening stone. There are various reasons, but mostly because the stone is very precise, lasts approximately forever, and it minimizes scratches on the frets. I particularly like the...
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Halloween is right around the corner. What are some common chords and scales uses for spooky effect?
I stumbled across these a little while ago, and my curiosity was piqued. I thought I knew about most of the flatwound strings from the early days, but these have me stumped. So I’m hoping there might be some bass string/Ampeg aficionados who might be able to shed some light on this mystery. @JimmyM @HaphAsSard @S.F.Sorrow @GIBrat51 (if any of you guys are around….these forums have turned into a ghost town and even I myself drop by very infrequently).
These are heavy...
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So, they say most people cant tell the difference at all what kinda bass you play on a song.
I agree to a certain extent, but the thought struck me today, that even tho they cant HEAR it, they might be subconciously picking up on it..
For example; playing a clanky slightly distorted bass, like a Rick, on a Motown record, might not be directly "wrong" in the listeners ears, but I think they would get a general sense of "somethings off". Without being able to put their finger on exactly what...
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Here it is, at last
Bass Block V803The Quilter Labs Bass Block V803 is a powerful and versatile bass amplifier that combines modern Class-D amplification with the warmth of vintage tube sounds. A robust 800W output ensures exceptional performance across various speaker setups, supported by a quiet, variable-speed fan for...www.quilterlabs.com
It seems there's a lot to talk about…
First of all, I find it very affordable for what it offers and compared to the competition ($699.00).
The "modern" voicing corresponds to 800/802, which is a good thing IMO
"Warm" and "Qtube" are both tube emulations, with the later inspired by the SVT.
I wonder why there's a separate input for the "mid scoop" instead of a...
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Liked the other one so much, I didn't want her getting lonely. Another Zuma 5 by Rosche Bass. EMG DC pickups, Noll Custom 4 band eq, with selectable hi mid and low mid frequencies, magnetic battery cover, grain matching covers, camphor burl bound fingerboard, Gold EVO frets, cottonwood burl over ash body, headphone amp with aux input(my new favorite tool for practicing anytime, anywhere)...
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Technically, since Rick specialized in bass for his music degree, they're both bassists:
Trying to make a list of the most versatile basses with the most tonal options. So not something like a P bass which is simple and versatile but something that just gives you plethora of tones to play with.
Things on my list so far are
Sire M5/M7: Sire Pre-amp mixed with swtches
G&L 2500: Especially the ones with the 3 way switch.
Alien Audio: Pre amp with hi-fi and overdrive gives a ton of choices.
Sadowsky Super P: Double humbucker, P...
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Been mostly playing drums since 2017, but have the bass bug again, and replaced the two basses I kept with theses two. Love the USA Geddy! The Sadowsky metro express is a very nicely made guitar, but I already ordered an upgraded preamp with VTC. I’m getting used to the flatter fretboard, but it will be an adjustment. I don’t own a bass rig anymore since I quit playing in the band I was in when I restarted my drum career. I just have a Sansamp Geddy Lee 2112 preamp and a Mesa Subway preamp...
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What I didn't know until yesterday was that Lakland basses was (is?) based on Chicago. I used to see this brand all over the place and they seem to have (had?) a pretty good reputation. As I recall one of the things that a lot of the models featured was a 35" scale length.
Admittedly, Covid has kept me in the house and I haven't been perusing any of the many local guitar stores in the Chicago area. But still, even on TalkBass there hasn't been a lot (any?) chatter about them.
What's...
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I recently bought this 1978 Fender Precision. It is a great bass in excellent condition apart from the varnish on the headstock appears to have melted. Is this an easy fix??
Yesterday, burglars stole one of my basses. It had no financial value, but it's irreplaceable because it was custom-made for me by a luthier friend.
At the end of the year, I'm going to order a rather expensive bass that I've been dreaming of, and I'd hate to have it stolen.
Do you think it would be possible to hide an Apple Air Tag in the instrument so that it could be traced if ever stolen...
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Talkbass has done nothing about scammers. Buy from here at your own risk. I got scammed and they banned the seller and didn’t even let me know. ***?
I loved this place and they poopie all over me.
Beware.
Hey all!! Just wanted to take a second to recognize the great achievement(s) of @father of fires. He built the MBD1, a mosfet bass distortion and is continuing to excite and impress me. I gotta tell you guys that don't know by now, for me, the MBD1 changed it all. I have tried a lot of dirt boxes in the few years I've been a member here and the MBD1 pretty much changed the game for me. It made me hear and see my board in a whole new and exciting way. I still can't believe how huge and...
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Title pretty much describes it. Been happening over the past 2-3 days. Seems to be a random thing. TOD is irrelevant. Tried different browsers, different VPN sites, no change. Email to the account from other sources and from the account to other targets is and always has been 100% solid and delay-free. When I do receive a confirmation, it can take anywhere from under 30 seconds to nearly 2 hours. Spent 30+ years in the I.T. field so this stuff isn't new to me. Thanks in advance.
Hey ya'll, I'm looking to diagnose a potential problem with a bass I'm thinking of getting.
This is the back of a Cort GB Modern 5:
When I see something like this, I normally think that it's a finish crack.
But this particular bass has a Polyurethane Matte (Open pore) finish.
So this "seems" like it could actually be a structural issue where the body itself is cracked from the neck pocket to the screw, but I'm definitely no expert in musical instrument repair work, so...
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After sitting for months, in a protective carrying case, my GK MB Fusion 500 developed an inexplicable scratchy-ness and distortion in the gain stage pots, and to a lesser degree in the main volume pots, rendering the amp pretty much useless, unless I go in through the effects return and don't turn the volume knobs too much. Research has indicated the requirement of replacing all pots, as they are sealed...Apparently, it's not uncommon for these amps. I'm obviously disappointed, especially...
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I swapped the Lakland LH3 preamp for an Aguilar OBP-3 from another bass and the result is VERY quiet. I’ve checked all of the solder points and schematic and it’s correct, but it’s considerably quieter than the LH3 and my other basses with Aguilar preamps, I’ve tried 250k and 500k pots in the volume with no difference. Tried volume/volume and volume/blend, no difference. There is no noise when I tap the pots, pre amp various points, it’s just not as loud. The pickups are the Lakland/Hansen...
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Well, it doesn't really, but it acts like I'm logged out - "you must log in or register to post" - but when I click there it tells me "you're already logged in" which is true. But then when I "click HERE to return to forum list" and it looks like I'm logged in again (my userid showing in the upper right corner) the same thing happens when I pull up the "wonkiness" thread - acts like I'm not logged in.
I guess "someone" decided they didn't want me complaining any more about bugs in the...
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I have a multitude of Fender and Squier bass necks. Will they fit Harley Benton basses?
Hi all, long time lurker first time poster. I have a Ampeg Portaflex PF500 head conundrum I am hoping for insight on. I have been running a PF500 head either into a PF115HE 450W cab or into a SVT-410HLF. I have two PF500 heads, one screwed to the fliptop of the PF115HE, and the other was portable. I purchased both used around 2020, and both have worked great until out of the blue the fliptop mounted head crapped out during band practice last week. When turned on that head will give a brief...
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This question has been asked a lot id assume but I am a classical player originally but need to purchase my own upright bass preferably an electric upright bass since it’s more affordable and can work for electronic side projects but I am going to be playing Psychobilly style bass in a bit of a slower punk/riot girl band aswell as wanting to do some bluegrass and electronic maybe jazz and need something maybe that is less than $600 but the things I have found are all sold out I was looking...
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Hey TB fam, I’m looking for something a bit different than an FSO and my eyes have been gravitating toward Warwick over the last few days. I’m about 3 months away from actually purchasing a new bass so I’m starting to investigate now.
I was a Spector NS-2 player for about 15 years and never had a need to look at the warwicks, and back then the shapes seemed unrefined. Spector is still on my shortlist for my next instrument but my tastes have changed a bit.
I get the models
Streamer...
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I've got a date coming up for my church gig that will take place in a gymnasium, which is used by the church for special occasions like a large holiday service, etc. However, we may be moving to this site on a temporary basis in the future.
I've no idea what the best setup would be, or how to dial in my sound for a large room like this. I'd like any advice or pitfalls I should avoid from anyone who's tried to play a room like this.
The room is a typical gymnasium. The size of a full-size...
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This was the second gig for our newly reconstituted trio. We play all original Americana/Folk-Rock music. Instrumentation is digital piano, bass guitar, and acoustic guitar & mandolin.
Opa is an Austin institution, an old bungalow on bustling Lamar St. that serves Greek food, coffee and wine. We had never been there before, much less played there. Opa is in hip & trendy South Austin, about an hour's drive from un-hip & un-trendy Georgetown where we live.
Oh...
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Who is the bassist shown in the Avalon video. I have googled images of bassists shown as playing on the album but pics don't tally. Was he an actor? I am aware now of the proliferation of Roxy bassists! Driving me nuts. Help?
I found a good deal on an old and used Ampeg 610 cab. The cab is at least 8 to 10 years old.
It sounds perfectlly good but the speakers seem to have suffered from humidity. Should I be worried about it?
Here are the pictures of the cab showing the speakers:
Tonight, as I sit here, sans-SansAmp with my VTDI being sent back to Tech 21 for a needed functional mod, I did a quick search across the whole of TalkBass (including the expansive effects forum) and couldn't find any signs of a Tech 21 club ever existing. Unless I'm mistaken, given the number of us here that rely on Tech 21 products, I figured maybe it was time for that to change.
I did have a little bit of an internal debate as to whether amps or effects would be the better place for this...
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The radio was playing NPR's "Selected Shorts" program and the theme has this chewy DB sound.
Pandora says, "That's The Deal" by Deardorf / Peterson Group:
Wikipedia says Mr. Deardorf died in 2022 of complications of CoViD.
Hi I play live with in ear monitors and also practice at home with them. I’m currently using a pair of KS ZS10 Pros. I’m looking for something that would emphasise bass a bit more. The KS’s are very clear but sometimes become a bit tinny. Any recommendations? I was hoping not to need to a pair headphones but would that be better?
So I finally got to play a gig where I could, indeed was asked to by the band, to turn up very loud. I was running my Warwick Streamer Stage I in my Mesa D-800+, using a fEarful 15/6 and a Fearless F112. It sounded glorious, we all agreed. As the gig wore one, and crescendos were enjoyed, I noticed the speaker grille for my fEARful was vibrating! Once it caught my attention, it was impossible to un-hear. Then I noticed another, more faint, sound of frying bacon, a fast staticky crackle. It...
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I have a thing with PJs. I don't know what it is, I just think they're cool. I've had my eye on a Markas Miller active/passive PJ for a while, just hadn't pulled the trigger. One day I walk into my local guitar shop and my eye is instantly caught by what can only be described as a space PJ. An Ibanez 650. I had never seen one before. They apparently only made them for four or five years before discontinuing them. I had no idea Ibanez had ever made an SR PJ. I've only ever seen the miKro and...
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Hello everyone. I have a fender Rumble 500 head, I love the sound I am getting I run it into a Rumble 210. Tonight I realized hey my amp has a phones jack I can quietly jam into my amp and not disturb the house. However i plugged in my headphones. Nothing. I read somewhere that the Amp can power headphones to 32 ohm impedance. I have Tascam THX 200 headphones that say they are 32 ohms. Do I have to unplug my speaker cable or something. I even heard something about there being a speaker...
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I just picked up a Fender Rumble 100. I don't play any loud gigs anymore and this amp sounds amazing and with a neodymium 12" is just crazy stupid light. I think my new 6 string bass weighs more!
The amp carries the bottom well, and has great clarity and punch with the 12" driver. I've been away from music for a while, and wow, this Fender Rumble is exactly what I was looking for in a lightweight combo.
Would it work with a loud drummer, hard rock gig? Not sure, but I don't play those...
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“Legendary design and quintessential tone”: Squier just gave the six-string Jazz Bass VI its Affinity series debut – and it costs less than $350
I read an article on Blabbermouth.net in which Dino Cazares, guitarist of Fear Factory, who have been playing and releasing music for 30 years, lays down some ugly truth about what is happening in the music world.
"It's kind of like just life in general. Anybody who has a normal job — you're still getting paid 10 bucks an hour, but your rent went up, your insurance went up, food prices went up, gas prices went up, but your pay is the same. It's kind of like how it's been for bands as...
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I've tried this before, but hasn't taken off. There's a pic thread, why not a tunes thread? A couple of my latest looping experiments to start:
Accidentally pseudo-classical bass clarinet loop thingie:
New Guitar Day practice:
Anyone else?
So, I have this cheapo chinese Jazz copy and I seriously love the neck. It has the P-bass 42mm nut width, standard string spacing but the neck profile is thinner than than the chonky P bass one but thicker than the standard Jazz neck (Squier VM, CV necks). The profile is just at the right sweetspot for me.
My question is, what other basses out there have neck like this? I would want to get a new "proper" bass from a "proper" brand sometime in the future and I want to know what options I have.
I just got done shielding my Squier 60’s CV PBass today. It had the 60 cycle hum.
I bought conductive adhesive cloth tape from A* for $8.99. It claimed that the adhesive was conductive and I was glad to find out it was.
As you can see from my measurements no resistance.
The hum is history now.
Hey you all, after searching the forum I am not really finding the info I am looking for.
I used to play an Acoustic 220, loved it, but it died and is gone now. I loved the grindy high mid presence I could get out of it. Now I am using a Hartke HA3500, and actually I think it sounds fairly good, the graphic EQ can take me everywhere I want, the stock sound is bit too clean for my taste but with a TS50 preamp before I am quite happy with what I get. But still i find myself looking for...
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i recently bought a 6 string peavey grind bass. the bass has no serial number and i am trying to find out more information it. it has the cut out in the lower horn. someone had changed the pickups and did a horrible job .i replaced them with EMG'S and it sounds amazing. for what i have into this bass and the sound i get out of i am extremely happy i would just like to know more about it. if there is a way to figure out where it was built by the cut out ,i was told the cut out was only in...
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Well, I thought I would go ahead and get this started. Here's my 2014 to date:
Gone: Markbass Supersynth, MXR M87 Bass Compressor, Digitech Hardwire TL-2 Metal Distortion
Here: Empress Compressor, Source Audio Manta Bass Filter, Source Audio Hot Hand 3
This is an ex-demo TRBX204, from Yamaha's shop in London. I've had the stock PJ pickups and preamp replaced with just a Dimarzio Model P and passive vol+tone controls. It's strung with 50-65-85-110 Daddario Pro Steels.
All around, this Chinese 204 is more basic and purely functional than the Indonesian 604 I had a few years ago, which was twice the price. Nonetheless, the woodwork and the finishing are clean and without obvious blemishes: this is still a conscientiously-made instrument. The...
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The SG-EB Bass Club!
SG-EB rules as follows:
1) It's about the body style! Gibsons, Epiphones, tribute, and customs are all ok. Must be the SG type body.
2) No basses marked as original brand or country of origin that are not (no blatant counterfeits)
3) Numbers given on request, but no pictures no proof!
4) We like pictures
5) Standard forum rules apply otherwise.
Looking for opinions...
I've been using an MXR Studio Compressor which has been fine, though I never loved it. Recently it started having some issues, so gives me an excuse to look for a replacement.
I'm torn between the Empress and MultiComp.
I really like the monitoring available on the Empress. It also has the same controls that I'm used to from the MXR (input, output, attack, release). Hard to know without playing with it for awhile, but I think I might find the mix and high pass...
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The Mesa Bass Amplification product line is wide, deep and mature, but innovation never stops, so what do you think will be the next product announcement?
My bet is a revised cab range, "even lighter than the already ultra-light Subway".
What would you expect?
What do you think is the most likely?
Here's a link to my transcription of Sting's bass line on "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic" posted on Soundslice:
Every Little Things She Does is Magic (The Police)Sting's recorded bass line on "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic," from the Ghost in the Machine album (1981) Transcribed by Sunil Sharma. Bass and drum volumes elevated, vocal levels lowered. A = 440 (original recording = 450). Fretless bass on original recording.www.soundslice.com
For the synced audio track, I used the Moises app to raise the levels of the drums and bass tracks, while lowering the vocal and keyboard tracks levels. I also adjusted the pitch so that A = 440 (it's 450 on the original recording).
My transcription is probably a little more detailed than what Sting actually...
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It only seems fitting that there is a thread for these awesome basses!
Mine arrived yesterday, what a cool design, the short scale will take some getting used to.
This one weighs in at 6 lbs 9 oz and boy it feels tiny compared to my other basses.
My guitar buddy told me that the 1960 Fender Bassman was the amplifier that Jim Marshall based his original design on, I’ve only known two people that had one and they were both guitarists and they swore by them ,2x12 open back, true ?
I'm a Precision guy, but a few years back I became entranced with an American Performer Jazz in Seafoam Green for its looks and playability with its narrower neck. I figured, well, time to diversity my tonal options. So I picked it up and even got an Alperious pickguard, because the aesthetic was too nice for the bland stock pickguard. Anyway, I have been using it primarily for recording as it just seems to sit better in the mix when I record at home and send tracks to the band for...
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Just picked one up and after a couple of hours playing around with the settings and the DG suite I put it to the test last night at a gig. All I can say is AWESOME!!!!
I've been collecting Overdrives, Preamps and Distortions for years and have probably played (or owned) about every pedal on the market in the past decade. I had my favorites for my passive Jazz basses but when I switched to active Spector Euros back a few years ago I found myself having to utilize completely different drive...
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I imported some CD tracks into Reaper to practice to. Rotating Heads by The (English) Beat was released in 1982 and the extended version March of the Swivel Heads featured in Ferris Bueller's Day Off. So it's not new. I had it on vinyl and then bought the CD version around 1992. The audio is slammed to the limits. Dear Heart by The Cocteau Twins - same time period barely tickles the VU meters.
So when did the infamous volumes wars begin, because according to whoever mastered that CD, it was...
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Hey everybody.
I’ve had a problem with two basses of mine for a while now and I can’t seem to figure out what’s going on from my fiddling around and research.
The problem is this:
Both 4-string instruments have a very pronounced 5th overtone all along the low E string. Especially louder between like 3rd and 7th fret. I can very audibly hear a major 3rd (or 10th) sound when I am playing, enough so to distract me. Even in the contexts of playing live and recording.
Now, I feel like...
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Hello all.
Thinking about doing a 30” scale fretless Warmoth build and was curious if going with a Fralin 51 Split would be a good or bad idea.
I’ve already spent a few hours digging around the webs for demo vids but most I saw with the Fralin 51 Split were all on fretted basses.
The sound I’m looking for is more of a woody, thumpy, with some fingerboard clack. Not the normal mwah, growly, soloed bridge pup thing that is the usual favored sound.
Or should I just keep it simple and go with...
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I have an '84 Polytone MiniBrute III (15") and I am planning to use a Fishman Full Circle pickup. I've read that some amps require a preamp for best sound, but have been unable to find the specs for the input impedance on the amp. Gollihur did not know. I read somewhere that a minimum of 1 Mohm and optimally closer to 5 Mohms is best with this particular pickup.
Does anyone know?
So I bought a SRF700 a few days ago and got it set up. But I find it harder to "fret" then my other fretted basses. By hard I mean the force needed to fret down a note. The neck seems fine, I did the business card test. I am wondering what could be the reason. Or if it is normal?
http://www.emgpickups.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=geezer
Says they're vintage style p/ups. Seems cool.
And the poles are showing! Gasp!
I’m looking for advice. I was the fortunate recipient of a custom built P bass by a luthier who has ventured into building guitars/basses. He didn’t charge me for and wouldn’t let me pay him anything as he said there are plenty of flaws and he’s still refining his skills. So my question is; as a luthier, what is something you use or have to replace frequently and would a gift card for that be a nice gesture? And if you’re in the LA area, is there a luthier supply shop that would be good to...
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After many years of enjoying our own forum it appears that after Friday 04-05-13 the Roscoe Forum will cease to exist.
A sad day for all of us Roscoeheads but on the positive side we'll be mingling a bit more with the rest of the bass world!
I figured that I'd start off this new era with a Roscoe Club thread where everyone can post pic's of their basses and talk Roscoe talk .......
Here's a picture of my 2 Roscoe's (you can view the spec's in my profile):
...
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Today I put several thick-ish coats of Tru-Oil on a maple neck BEFORE first doing my homework. As a consequence this neck is very sticky. What should I do now? Try to remove it somehow? Wait a few years for it to cure?
I've never owned a Fender Urge 1 or 2 or a Reverend Triad, but I have owned a three-pickup Landing and now have one by enigmatic Japanese company TS Factory. I've always been interested in 3-pickup basses for some reason. Maybe it's because with all positions engaged, you get a very strong yet articulate tone with nicely-balanced bass, mids, and treble.
My Japanese telecaster bass had Strat wiring, but I had a local pro add a switch to allow for simultaneous use of the two outer pickups as...
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Hey you guys! I have been playing bass for almost two years now...and that got me thinking:"Maybe I should get a second bass!" Because, playing Primus or any slap bass song on a hofner is not the most comfortable or the best...I have set my eyes upon a Harley benton pj-74 VW for some time now as I thought it looked a lot like a Jazz Bass that Les claypool used when he played an Electrifying version of Tommy the cat with Buckethead. But then earlier this week on a saturday, I went to a...
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For those willing to read ahead thanks!
I grew up learning bass in early 90’s. My whole goal was to get glassy high end, clean bass tone as possible. I played through SWR’s, Eden, GK(without drive), and now mark bass and settled on Musicman for its clear preamp etc. I never played with P-basses, or tube amps or SVT’s etc and never used effects.
Now I am playing in rock covers bands(70s,80’s, 90’s) and loving it… but after all these years have finally realized - the musicman is so...
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So typically not a big fan of newer Fender US and Mexico stuff (but give me Fender Japan any day!). But wanted to pick up a second Jazz bass, kind of a beater bass. And wanted something with a maple fretboard. Well came across this Player II series Jazz.
Gotta say I am impressed. The build quality is excellent. The fretwork on the neck is perfect and the rolled edges are nice (about time they caught up with Sire!). The neck profile feels exactly like my 1972 Jazz.
So it had the typical...
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Yeah that's a line I ran across an ad at Reverb for maybe one of the wackiest, apparently not working, basses I have ever seen, and priced to sell at 1200 bucks!
Maxitone Crescent Moon Boomerang Bass 1960s Sunburst Ibanez Biz Japan MIJ Hoshino
Recently purchased my first active bass in forever, and I was wondering what we're all doing for powering them. I was thinking of going rechargeable, but looking into it more, I'm seeing complaints from some about how they're rarely actually 9v due to the construction forcing them to be either 8.4v or 11.1v or some other kind of compromise. If there's a viable rechargeable option, I'd prefer it, but I'll run disposables if I need to.
Hi,
I have a Warwick Gnome i Pro that has 4 ohms impedance and want to connect it to two PJB C4 (8 ohms each).
The C4's has a "link" to connect to each other.
Will it work?
Thanks
My main amp is plugged into a dedicated grounded circuit and all is fine....
However, I would like to be able to use another amp without having to plug and unplug
and the other outlets in my home do not have a grounded receptacle, however there
is a bare copper wire that goes from steel box to steel box in most cases.
The worst case scenario is that it is ungrounded.
I usually don't play when soaking wet- is there a concern here?
I am looking for a ergonomic and standard fingering that tells me, how to trasition between the different positions of the major scale on the neck with a efficient fingerings.
What do I mean by strategically wise? There are certain ways to transition from one position of the major scale to another that might lead to a suboptimal fingering in terms of ergonomics and ease of continuing the scale.
I can start a major scale from every C on my fretboard in many different ways, but I dont...
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Hello everybody, it’s time for a Build Off! This time around, our theme is SUMMER SLAMMIN’ SUPER SHOWDOWN SPECTACULAR!
This build is your chance to go big, go wild, go nuts, get far out! Or not, I mean if you’re a gentle introvert, going wild could mean switching brands of almond milk, I dunno – the point is, you do ‘wild you’ the way you do you. And if it’s not super obvious, please tell us how your build fits the theme.
So…in the words of your favorite wrestler’s...
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I'm still searching for a good replacement set of strings that my Ibanze fretless came with. The strings were not new, sounded ok, but I could see that the D'Addario ball ends were shedding their paint colors. They had to be old. And so I tried a set of Sandberg SS 40-128 strings, very similar to the gauge that the bass had when I purchased it. It was obvious from the start that they had a different, stiffer tension as I had to adjust the truss rod. I didn't have these strings on for...
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Well new pickup and pickguard for this 1983 Squier Japan Bullet Bass. Got this bass a few months back. It did not have the original pickups and someone had given it a huge bathtub route a very long time ago - so I made it sort of a L-1000 by dropping in a humbucker. Also made a new pickguard from an old LP. Very tedious to cut it out but turned out ok. I just hope that that “Cocktail international vol. 6” was not some rare and valuable record . It cost me 2 bucks...
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I recently got an early 1990s MIJ fretless jazz bass, which I've shielded and restringed and set up. It's sounding quite close to what I'm after. I go for a sound (with both pickups on) that has a lot of midrange presence, especially in upper mids (around 800 hz). I don't need a lot of high end (I don't slap, and and don't like string noise) but I also don't want the dead and thuddy sound of old-school flats. I don't need huge, extended bass. My lows are more about tight and punchy upper...
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from the story:
Is there any greater gap between “Expert Opinion” and subsequent history than The Beatles?
AllMusic sums up the Fab Four as “The most popular and influential rock act of all time, a band that blazed several new trails for popular music.”1 That’s obvious today, but it was not the consensus early in their career.
Despite the sensation they were causing in Great Britain, The Beatles’ record label (EMI) could not persuade its American counterpart (Capitol) to release...
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Have any of you who's self-taught at some point found that you have developed some bad habits that you think you would have avoided had you started with proper lessons? And if so, how tough was it to correct them?
I have been playing bass for a few months somewhat consistently - i.e., practice few nights a week for 30-60 hours each session.
For now, I have decided to not get proper lessons as I have difficulty scheduling a regular time. So I have used books and internet for learning. I...
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I’m particularly interested in these offerings from Fender, something they haven’t done before as a reissue, to my knowledge.
Who’s gotten one of these and what are your thoughts? I’ve seen some reviews online from Empire Music, but I’d love to hear from the folks here who have also been playing them. Cheers.
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If I bought the Ray4HH I'd more than likely replace the tuners, bridge, and control plate to better quality black finished ones, and also probably replace the preamp - maybe the pickups. The Ray34HH is going to have "better" woods and I definitely like the way it looks with the roasted maple neck and figured woods. Is the hardware better? The preamp? The pickups?
I'm open to spending the $1049 for the Ray34HH but not if I need to then replaced the...
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I'm retired now with plenty of time. I have always been curious about stuff and as I learn, I start to understand that lots of people, even pros, follow imperfect methods. In a nearby thread, I asked about a local luthier who seems to not understand that frets are leveled and dressed with the neck straight, and THEN the neck is attached to the body. Sheesh! So....I have often been tempted to learn how to do stuff myself and this usually works out great. I do my homework and I'm not very...
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I was just wondering what other bassist were playing for there worship band! I have a pedal board but recently took it apart and i'm going to start over and build a new pedal board! Show you pictures!!
I got a used mesa subway 115 cab, delivered today. It sounds wonderful with my mesa subway d350 or the fancier head in the pic
So, the 70's general model, or the 75 jazz is my favourite. I've recently sold off about 20+ basses, and I want a high end 75 that I can keep and treasure and pet and hug.
But that's easier said than done, now that fender ISNT EVEN MAKING A 70S VINTERA.
In fact, they arent making any 70's models AT ALL until you reach the adam clayton or CS basses.
So *** is up?
I suspect, on good authority (my own), that they're redoing the American Vintage 75 RI.
And giving us a new Vintera 2 70's model...
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Curious if anyone has installed these in their bass of choice, and how they sound of course in your context (bass configuration). The three-poles-per-string design is interesting.
I mostly play on small stages with a small cab (1x12).
(1) Very often, I'm obliged to stand at a short distance from my small cab, so if I set my volume for the audience I can't hear myself, or I set the volume for myself and I'm too loud for the audience.
(2) my guitarist uses an amp stand in order to rotate his amp, so he can hear himself well. He's using a combo amp, so it's fine, but if I did the same with my head + cab, the head would slip from the cab
(2 bis) There...
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Hello all, so I’ve got my live setup which is a gk 1001rb ii into a epifani 210 and a swr Goliath 2 410 cab. We were setting up for a little show the other day and I noticed the cans have an input and output Speakon outs. I run both into the gk and it sounds amazing, BUT. My brain started to work on how to wire it up. Do I go a Speakon from the amp to both cabs or do I “daisy chain” the two cabs into the gk? If this is dumb please let me know it just got me thinking.
At the Store ray_castro
* Mar 14, 2022
* squier
So I went to Guitar Center last Saturday morning with the intent of buying a four string Squier Precision PJ, but ended up bringing home a four string Jazz Bass. I went back and forth between the two models for almost an hour, playing everything I knew with all sorts of combinations of the pickup and tone settings. As much as I wanted to like the PJ, the neck profile just would not feel right in my hands.
On the Wall Hanger ray_castro
* Mar 14, 2022
* squier
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Hi TBers,
Do any of the reputable companies offering aftermarket musicmam pickups have the option of gold pole pieces?
I'm guessing this is plating that can only be done on ceramic magnets not Alnico.
It's for a custom build so shell size and shape won't matter
I’m a bit of a string whore. I try a lot of different ones and scrutinize them pretty excessively, to be frank… But, hey… We all have our flaws, right? Haha
I really like experimenting with strings to achieve different tones. And so that’s how we find ourselves in this adventure.
I just scooped up a Fender Select P-bass and an EBMM BFR StingRay not too long ago. I wanted to put flats on both of them so I called up a friend at Ernie Ball for recommendations on what to toss on the basses. A...
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Hey TB,
Check this out:
http://nobleamps.com/pedals.html
Did a search. Came up empty. Thought I'd start a thread. Does anybody know anything about this yet? Looks interesting. Potentially a cool alternative to the REDDI / Evil Twin / U5 / Firefly / etc.
I'm getting A GR Bass 2x12 slim and was wondering if i should get a matching head for around the same price as I can get a Mesa Boggie head for. both 800 watts. or is there something better in the 800 watt range for under $800. or is the GR 800 head good?
Was Annette Peacock's "Survival" influential on Me'shells style?
I'm really digging this 1979 groove atm, which I just happened to stumble across recently.
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I currently own a PJB BP200 with 2 Cab27 speakers (210-ish watts with both speaker boxes used). Currently I play at home as I'm a new-ish bass player with lots of guitar experience, but I'm working to become a proper bass player.
Anyway, I'd like something else for home practice that could also be used later to gig if I go that direction. My current contenders are:
- Ashdown OriginAL EVO C112T 300
2...
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Long time player looking to answer a question “is compression for me?”. I play out with cover bands, Americana, old country, and classic rock. Fingers and pick. I use a Tone Hammer DI and Tech21 SH-1 preamps and set them for “edge of breakup” territory. I’m considering adding a compressor based on the demos of the EBS Bass Multicomp and a discussion on Rodney McG’s YouTube channel about the interaction between comp and drive sounds. What I want is focus and definition, rather than squash...
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The wife and I just dropped off our daughter at her dorm at University of Texas at Austin and we are both having a hard time with it. She’s our only child and she was such a focus for the both of us for 18 years. Tonight I broke down and kind of lost it thinking about when she was little and how grown up she’s become. I know I should try and be more positive as I’m going to have so much extra time now for practice and other hobbies, but she is my mini-me (she loves music, vinyl, role playing...
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I’ve got a 90’s MIM fretless Jazz Bass that plays well, looks great and was sounding decent for practice. Now I am recording (direct in, VSTs) and I’m experiencing the same thing everyone did (and I did with my MIM Jazz V and MIM Strat) the pickups are just awful. Weak but oddly trebly yet also muddy? You know the drill.
I’m not looking for the Jaco sound, I like the modern fretless tone. Think 80s fretless like Pino the 80’s/90’s studio and R&B sound and modern jazz players.
I’m...
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I’ve been away for several years so I kinda forgot this great community.
I recently had my collection of, almost all fretless basses stolen.
It started with a factory fretless P bass in 1976 now gone
Up too a Fodera Imp Elite 5 string AJ36 style fretless also gone
There were about 12 in between also gone from KS to Sadowsky to 68/69 J
This happened some time ago. I am laid up and know who did it but I’ll be damned how they moved such exotics without notice.
I can dream. If any of...
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Hey!! I was mainly wondering about the fingerboard lifespan of fretless. I know there is a lot that plays a part in getting that answer. In my case I’m playing an Ibanez SRF706 that has a panga panga fingerboard, I use flatwounds, and I am beyond gentle with my instruments. When it comes to actually playing the instrument, I don’t play aggressive whatsoever, but I definitely wouldn’t say I play super soft either, just pretty standard. Ideally what should I expect to get out of the instrument...
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Meh. I'm ready to leave yesterday behind completely. Harbaugh will move on, UM will have to vacate the title like USC did when Carroll left, and life will go on.
Not to mention that Georgia has been anointed as No. 1 already. Texas is No. 2 and Oregon is No. 3. Washington is down at No. 11, but at least they are ranked. There's sure going to be some turnover.
On to baseball season.
Sorry in advance for the long post...but to establish context....
I have been in an 80's cover band for the past 10 years, by and large serving as band leader. We have/had a great team of talented individuals (I'm an adequate bassist, stay in my lane, and just execute my part for every song) and had become pretty tight and polished.
I say "had" a great team, as our drummer and his wife (female vocals), both in their early 30's, are expecting their first child and understandably taking a...
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I have 2 brand new packs of 2 of my favorite strings and I'm having a lot of trouble deciding what to do for my fretless P bass.
I have D'Addario Black Nylon Tapes and Ernie Ball Slinky Cobalt flats.
I run the tapewounds exclusively on a LTD I bought new 7 years ago with the same set of D'Addarios I put on it back then. I know the EB's aren't going to give me that lifespan, but I know the tone will be somewhat brighter than the tapes and I'm kind of liking that idea for the fretless.
I...
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The teacher has no budget to buy a bass and amp for an aspiring teenage wanna be bassist. I’m offering my 2 old Aguilar GS 112s, but I have no amp head. I also don’t have a suitable bass to give them. Does anyone have a functional bass head or bass they’d like to donate? The band is in Connecticut. I’d be willing to drive a bit to pick them up.
I've added a Jim Dunlop straplock to my Spector Euro.
All's working fine, but the screw that holds the bit attached to the horn that the strap bit clicks into has worked loose (yeah, don't know the terminology, hahaha!).
I think it's because of the way the bass hangs; it's not hanging straight down; it hangs so that the strap is pulling slightly away from the body and so puts stress on the fitting.
I hope that make sense.
I have to tighten it fairly frequently, but when I do so, I have to be...
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I'm trying to help identify an Ibanez sound gear bass Believe to be a 1985 or 86 seems it maybe a sample or prototype before the line came out has an identification number but even Ibanez can't really give us information
Other than the Mesa Subway line, are there any other lightweight/high power heads that are 2 ohm capable? I’ve owned a D-800 and WD-800 and may go back that but just wanted to know if there are other options out there. I have a bunch of 4 ohm cabinets so a head that can support a 2 ohm load is ideal for me.
So I’m currently upgrading my rig and I’ve decided on the mesa tt800subway and trying to decide what cabinet I want to run the mesa subway through which is rated 800 watts at 4ohms. I live in a city that doesn’t really have anything other than small combo bass amps in the music store show rooms so im kinda out of luck when it comes to trying some cabs out. The two guitarists that I play with which play mostly funky jam like music both have pretty loud tubs amps so I needed an upgrade to cut...
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Hoping not to violate site protocols by asking a Q. involving bass guitar. Mine is simply an ask for recommended bass amplification rigs that can project both instruments in a non-arena setting. Recognizing fully that there will be a lot of 'that depends on' replies, if it is for medium size venue, without FOH support- any thoughts? An all-purpose set-up that will project both instruments. Interested to read who is using what in 2024. Thanks.
…but they are only for guitars…
Thomann - Welcome Home!Search Results - Page 1www.thomannmusic.com
For it's 70's birthday, Thomann proposes 3 micro amp heads inspired from iconic amps from Friedmann, Diezel & Bogner.
30 Watt, 1.8 Kg, $185.
Do they sound any close to the bigger amps they are inspired from, or are the 3 identical toys with different brandings?
Can we use them for home practice and as preamps?
How cool would it be to have bass amp versions, like micro B15, SVT, or...
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I used to occasionally get a page asking me to confirm I liked something. Suddenly it's every like, plus the ability to choose other reactions is gone.
Chrome on fedora, in case that helps.
due to a car accident 12 years ago, I always play (both onstage and at home) sitting down. because of this, basses with PERFECT balance, i.e absolutely no neck dive whatsoever (when I take my hands off the bass, the bass sits perfectly balanced by itself on my leg), are a must for me. At least thats something I have discovered
the only basses that I have found that have perfect balance like that are Carl Thompson, Eshenbaugh, Mike Lull and Fodera...
but I haven't played every kind of...
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Where are those Jack Casady Signature Bass players?
Show us your goods, and get your number!
I pulled the trigger on this old SVT head two nights ago. I have an early 80's Ampeg 8x10, a Genz Benz 2x12, and a Carvin B1500. The Carvin has always been great, until last weekend. It started to smell funny and then stopped producing sound. It will power on, but no sound.. I was running a bunch of effects into the front end and had never done so prior actually so I'm wondering about that.. I am super excited about the SVT. It's nasty. No lettering left on the face plate or rear...
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Not sure where to post this, if there is a better forum, Moderators please move:
Old dog seeking to learn some new tricks, or maybe old tricks using new tech. After a long hiatus from actively playing bass, in favor of building them, I'm trying to re-learn the bass. I find these kind of isolated bass and drum tracks on YT a real eye-opener, revealing things I missed back in the Day, learning tunes by endlessly lifting and dropping the needle on an LP (dating myself here). Is there a...
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Anyone have any idea what bass Kelsey Gonzàlez is playing on their new Tiny Desk?
I’m attaching the tight shot of the headstock as well.
Does anyone have a recommendation for a preamp/pedal to get this tone? I’m pretty sure this is just the “Darkglass” tone, and obviously the EQ and compression are so strong that it would hardly matter which bass is used…
I am just not sure if this is more of the Microtubes X sound, or B?K or Apha-Omega or whatever.
Thanks!
Ive been playing the bass for about 15 years now and have even dabbled with the idea of giving lessons. Recently, my worship pastor asked me if id be willing to give lessons to someone. I am nervous! I have no idea how to teach someone. What are some things I should include? What are ways you remember that really helped you learn how to play? Would really appreciate your feedback! Thanks! - ZC
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Hi, just received a USA classic 44-64 brand new and I noticed it has some hum going on with volume and treble up! Goes away when touching strings, is this normal? I just payed quite a bit for it, so I would like to know, I feel a expensive bass should not do this!
What are your thoughts?
Why is Lifeson generally not widely recognized and acclaimed as a great guitarist/musician as it's a case with his bandmates in Rush - Lee and Peart? Why is he overshadowed by them?
Just as stories of band drama and breakups are a perennial TB favorite, there is a whole genre of jokes that end with the line “And that’s how the fight started.” Here is what happened to my band over the past two weeks.
De-facto BL (AKA He who brings the gigs) runs a monthly community theatre production and we have been the house band for the past two years.He does lead vocals, is probably a better showman then actual singer. It’s fun and keeps me busy, as nearly every month we try to...
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New member here.
Male, retired. Playing Bass since the 80's, played gig's from the 1980 - 2010, mostly originals.
These days I am crafting songs in my home studio using Bass, Guitar and drum machine.
My other hobbies are photography, reading, travel and working out in the gym.
Looking forward to have great time here!
Burts.
Help! I'm trying to decide between a Mesa Subway Ultra-Lite 2x10 cab 8ohm, 600 watts, or Markbass MB58R 2x12, 800 watts (either 8 or 4 ohms). Both to be powered by my Mesa Subway 800+ head; I've been very happy with Markbass products & presently use a single 400 watt Traveler 2x10 sometimes augmented through our PA or house. The material ranges from Classic Rock to Classic Country to Americana to Blues/Blues Rock - a wide variety.
Can someone push me towards one or the other? Thanks everyone!
I've always been a fan of "original" style covers, where you pay respect to the original but make it you're own version. I'm sure part of this is due to my inability to play as well as the original musicians, but that said also believe it's tough to do a better version of the original song (music and vocals). I like to make sure that we learn the song and then play to our strengths, music, vocals, and arrangement. We have a couple of originals, but for most part play classic rock...
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I have been gifted a 2006 David Eden D410XLT, 700Watt, 8ohm.
- It has one bad speaker, so a recone costing ?$, or Eminence says a valid replacement driver is $114. Otherwise, it’s in surprisingly good condition (even the rat fur).
- I could sell it local (Tallahassee) and recoup the repair cost, but I’m only likely to get, what, a couple hundred bucks?
- It’s wattage/impedance don’t match up to my Subway D800 well.
Back in the day, I loved Eden, I still love the tone… but I’m turning 50...
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Hey all,
So, I got myself an ESP LTD AP-5 back in March in that awesome satin red, but in hindsight, I really have to wonder if I should have got the AP-4 instead. While it wasn't set up at the ESP warehouse (Reverb authorized seller), I did have a quick'n'free pickup adjustment done at Guitar Center and the B-string still seems to lack any character (I'm not confident a full setup would improve it). Isolating the bridge J pickup it's okay, if lacking a bit of punch and volume. I haven't...
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In our rehearsals, I don't use either. I tune with a clip-on tuner before we start rehearsals and occasionally check again during our breaks. I play an active bass plugged directly into the mixer.
We are talking about possibly having a gig in about 3 months at an office party. There will be a PA system but we don't know yet about it, so I am thinking whether I should get at least an entry-level DI box in case plugging directly into a mixer won't work as expected. At the same time, I...
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These were the most comfortable shoes in the 80's. I always saw them on Ebay for crazy prices.
Well, they started releasing sizes 8-12 again on their website--NO half sizes. Shipping from Canada. I put these in my cart, forgot about them and they sent me a coupon for $20 off. $50 total and free return shipping. It was a no brainer. They fit just like they used to. Now, I have to get some high tops too.
I broke my wrist, skating a few years ago and said, "I was done"--- I...
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Does rig size matter even at low volumes? Am I right in the opinion that a bigger and more powerful rig will sound better than a smaller one even at the same volume?
I have a fender rumble 100 and only play in my home studio (no gigging) and every time I play a better rig in a guitar store it sounds way better.
I found a local deal on TWO Aguilar db112’s in excellent condition for 600$ total which seems like a great deal, and I’m considering getting an Aguilar AG700 to go with it.
This...
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For those of you who do only one trip from the car to the stage, what do you carry and how do you carry it?
This build is 4 years in the making. I'll try to give the short history but when I first started playing bass I had a precision lyte. Montegro black, chrome hardware, no matching headstock. An awesome first bass to have, but unfortunately it had neck issues and I decided to trade it for a jazz bass. I regret letting it go...
Cut to 2020, I had some time in my hands and decided to start building a tribute to my bass. I found a foto flame body in bas shape online and bit the bullet...
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I just acquired a used 3/4 bass with two sets of strings. I am hoping somebody can help me identify them.
First a gut set:
Next a set of Pirastros???
Title pretty much sums it up. I'm looking to add an additional pickup as close as possible to the "sweet spot" of my Sterling Sub4. Yes I know it won't be perfect but it's a beater bass that's used in a punk band, I'd like the option to get closer to a Precision sound for songs that require it while still maintaining that classic Stingray tone for the more aggressive songs. I can do all the necessary routing and whatnot but I'm still a bit unpracticed in the electronics area.
I've searched...
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I found out today that the bank that provides services to the big music stores, Synchrony, will no longer offer the "same as cash", zero fee/interest payment option. There will now be a flat 2% fee for the extended financing. Still no interest though. Apparently this change was driven by a change in the law that limits the fees they can put on delinquent payments and other contract violations. So basically the responsible customers now have to kick in and cover for the irresponsible ones...
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Hello!
I'm new to this forum. I am planning to build a 4004LK replica and thought I'd pop in here and say hi! I hope I make some friends here along the way. I'll probably have a lot of questions, and I'll share pics of the process and would love to pick the brains of experienced Ric builders!
Cheers everybody!
Lickmaker
Got one of these coming, not sure if any of you have heard of it? It sounds fantastic, but I have yet to give it a spin :
Continued from Squier Classic Vibe Club (Part 2)
From part 2:
selowitch said:A good instrument is a good instrument, no matter where it is made. Sure, there's a certain amount of cachet for a USA-made instrument and/or one made in Japan (ironic, I know), but really plenty of the Mexican-, Chinese-, and Indonesian-made Squiers and Fenders are really lovely to play and to look at.
It might as well be the motto of TalkBass: Play what you like; don't worry about what anyone else thinks.Click to expand...
We have an annual gig coming up next week and I've used my own PA over the last 5 years for the event, probably about 75-150 people. We normally do the event outdoors on a patio overlooking the community beach. There is rain in the forecast, hopefully the weather guys are on their normal game. I have an old Yamaha EMX-660 and that has been pretty decent over the years to run a pair Yamaha 15" speakers, and four 12" wedge monitors. The last time we used it the main channel was acting up, so...
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Rocking an old 400rb and while it is good, I’d like something that could go to 2 ohms. I’d also like a different flavor of sound.
I don’t need a lot of watts. Interested in either old amps - SS or tube hybrid - as well as newer production amps.
I play with a pic, tube to Eb and lower. Use some OD/distortion in addition to clean playing so I’m looking for something that works well with pedals.
Hello,
I have chipped the paint on my new Harley Benton while fitting strap locks. Is there an easy way to fix it (I kept the missing chip)? Supernaute on the Harley Benton thread suggested wood glue or epoxy, what do you think?
I kind of remember reading, a long time ago, about using some kind of glue (cyanoacrylate probably) to repair coating damage, does it make sense?
I don't need the repair to be perfect as it will mostly be hidden by the strap, but I would rather not leave it as is...
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I have been enjoying Leah Waybright's CD "Beauty Gone Wild" lately. I became aware of it through my passion for all things Happy the Man. Rick Kennell, Stan Witaker, and Ron Riddle are on it so the Happy the Man influence is definite. Rick's producing skills are an important part of the success of the project. But most of the credit does go to Ms. Waybright; she is an excellent pianist and composer. The CD is a "concept album" about flowers. The artwork is sumptuous! There is text and...
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I think this bass is unique and interesting enough for its own club - any takers?
Here's mine:
So was looking for a backup amp that I can keep in my gig bag or leave in the car, just in case! Came across this micro Warwick Gnome bass amp. This thing is kick ass! Small as you can see and 200W @ 4 ohms or 130W @ 8 ohms, it sounds incredible. Had it plugged into my GR Bass 210 cabinet and man is it loud and punchy. And well made too, heavy duty steel chassis. Very cool amp!
Picked up perfect size case for it too on Amazon.
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Hey all:
This is a club for anyone who has a Fender Dimension made anywhere.
If you are interested in joining and a number Please Request One.
Only rule is: Please post a picture and if you like a description of your Fender Dimension.
I will start...
2013 Fender Deluxe Dimension HH 4
Natural Ash...Killer Grain
Flats
And my Signature Chrome Thumbrest
Please contact Discount Saint as he is the new "Mod" of this club.
Discount Saint
See the following post for an...
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Hi All, I'm playing in the Addams Family pit that calls for both upright and electric. My plan is to send my upright through my Fdeck preamp into the FX return to bypass the amp's preamp as it's an electric bass amplifier, and my electric into the input of the amp to utilize the other preamp. Will the FX return being plugged in disable the preamp completely or can I use this setup? I'll also be using this setup in a big band where I'm required to double. If this is a good idea, should I use...
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Hello, I may play with some new stoner/psyche new band. The guitarist is tuned in C. I'm wondering : a) moving to 5 strings (standard tuning BEADG) or b) drop tuning my 4 strings to C ? Or c) play in D with a digitech the drop pedal - 1 tone ? Do you see a d) or an e) option ? Would you recommand something ? Specific strings if detuned ? Txs for your hints.
Howdy folks. My new 1980 Tokai jazz sound has a great natural patina and checking however it came with a black pg.
I'm looking for something close to a real 64' guard that will match the patina and have the correct bevel. Spitfire looks amazing but way out of my price range. I would like a real celluloid of not too brown and not too salami with some depth.
Any suggestions?
What do you guys think or GaryG's work? This seems like the best option at about 80 bucks shipped.
Thanks...
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Hey everyone, I just joined this forum to try to get some answers on this. I just got this 1967 Gibson EB-2 yesterday, and while taking it apart to clean it and put new strings on it, I noticed this piece in plastic inlayed underneath the bridge. When I pried at the corner of it, there was some paper wrapping some rectangular electronic (like a 9v battery sized capacitor maybe?). Does anyone have a clue in what this could be? Thanks
I've been quote shopping recently and have gotten down to Fodera, F-Bass, Beardly Customs, and Drake Customs. The latter two - as you might expect - quote much lower than the former two, and yet just like F-Bass and Fodera, they're all hand-made. Part of me says "Why not go with Beardly/Drake and pay 1/3 the price of Fodera/F?" but then I wonder if I'm missing something substantial.
So, what do you guys think? What's the defining difference between these smaller less expensive builders...
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I recently purchased an ibanez sr405 bass, used. It makes an uneven hissing sound, kind of sounds like wind or surf, whenever plugged into any amp, I've tried my tko 80, headphone mini amp, my guitar amps, etc. Same with all of them. It's loud enough to be pretty annoying. Anybody had this problem, can point me in the right direction? Other than that I love this bass so far.
There's been a few pre-CBS Fender threads posting pics but seems no one's started a club for these yet--so I'm doing it. Post yer pics and get a number!
Here's my '64 P-bass to kick it off:
I was posting a new thread over on the DB side (actually a really interesting jazz cover of Nirvana, if you’re interested) and a message popped up notating active threads that may be similar. Seems like it could be really useful.
One of the joys (not) of buying different-brand basses is getting a proper tool for adjusting the truss rod (which irritatingly delays getting to enjoy my new toy). My latest acquisition needs a metric (assumed because it’s MIJ) Allen wrench with a stubby “L.” Where can I find them? Don’t know what size, as I can’t get the standard Allens I have into the hole.
Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt
Ecclesia: Unique Arrangements of Hymns, P&W Standards, and Original Tunes...
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This was our fifth engagement as the host band at the Shark's Sports Bar Thursday evening open jam, and our best outing so far. We drew a packed house which was nice.
My trip across the bay was uneventful and even though arrival time was about 15 minutes later than normal, a fifteen minute load-in and setup gave me an half hour do muck about.
My bandmates are Tommy TK Kennedy on drums and vocals, Jerry Toledo Northup on guitar and vocals, and Todd T Willy Williams on guitar and...
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I have slowly, but surely found lots of stuff that I consider 'good to have with me' that I stuff in my duffel.
I am curious - What's in YOUR gig bag?
BTW, by 'gig bag' I mean either your gig bag or the duffel/suitcase/backpack that you bring to every gig that contains stuff you consider necessary.
Mine has:
1. Extra strings
2. Tools/Multi-tool (swiss army knife, screwdrivers, needle-nose)
3. Electrical and Duct tape
4. Extra strap
5. Cords, cords, cords (Patch, speaker, power...
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I've not seen any of his other videos on Mesa's but I was curious about what you think about his opinion on this. Just like hearing two sides of every story and you are the most knowledgeable person on here regarding Mesa and their engineering practices. Not stirring the pot because I know you work on bass amps, I just respect this guy and your opinions GREATLY and wondered what you think @agedhorse.
Our band wants to cover a song originally in E major, which is sung by female. Since our singer is male, he wants to transpose down a P4 to B major, but the original being a E major I already have notes hitting the open E string.
Without using a 5 strings, what are my options?
1. transpose everything up a perfect fifth. Would it be too high for bass when others (guitar and keyboard) are transposing down?
2. transpose down perfect fourth as long as I could, only transpose up for those chords...
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The 1950's: Tough choice, so many classics. No doubt many (most?) might go with the '57 Chevy. My fave has always been the '57 Olds. Preferably with the J2 engine (371 ci with tri-power).
Hello,
I recently did a 2 hour very energetic and intense gig where in the last 3 songs my left fingers started cramping, especially the middle finger, staying stiff in the bent position. I couldn't lift it to change notes. I had to stretch it with my right hand in between songs. It would happen again shortly into the next song. This has only happened during these long and intense gigs. What is recommended to avoid this?
Thanks!
so something i've been pondering for a while on here and i'm pretty young 33 here but...
i've seen a lot of nah you need 5000 watt tube rig for a bar gig with a drummer and x or xx guitars
real talk i was in a well known seattle punk band for a year on keys and the bass player had a 100W SWR 115 combo in a 2 git, drummer, 3 vox, and me on keys lol so with todays tech and everything being mic'd FOH i/anyone should be fine with a 350W head and 2x10 or am i just the dumb kid and need to get...
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Anyone know of actual albums that were recorded with Ken Smith basses? YouTube clips ain’t enough.
I'm 56, play in a jam band type band with a group of musicians who are pretty talented and until recently I considered it probably the first band I've been in for awhile where I had no issue with any band member and everyone involved were people I was happy to hang with afterwards. Thats often not been the case. This is also more than likely the last gigging band I will ever be in. At 56, my body isn't taking kindly to the long drives involved in getting to gigs, or standing for hours at...
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I've been playing casually for a couple of years using a Rumble 25. I'm taking things a bit more seriously lately and decided it's time for an upgrade. Although I quite like the tone I've dialed in on my budget setup, I've been told I haven't heard my bass yet because the 8" speaker on the Rumble 25 doesn't cut it for lower frequencies. I feel like a very minor upgrade to a 40 might be underwhelming. I was hoping to purchase something with an obvious tonal improvement. I felt maybe moving...
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Very nice Fender 400 PS Amp rescued from pile of e-waste. I honestly didn't know what it was. Didn't take long to figure out that it was a gift from Providence. Now I need advice from experienced people
Feel free to comment about pedals you want, sold, etc., and reasons behind any of it. Also, if you own a discontinued or other non-current pedal, please post about it! The survey itself is about what you currently own.
Just listened to "A Thousand Miles" by Vanessa Carlton. If anyone has taken the time to check out the bass, it's a tight, well-written and played track!
Listen up...
Hi All,
I know that "fearFul project" is no longer available for free but, at the time, I saved some files from the Greenboy web site because I was interested in building one 15/6 but for several reasons I never started building it.
For about 8/10 year my rig has been composed by a DIY 2x10" (equipped with Eminence BP102-4) and a 1x15" Parsek (the former name of actual Markbass) where I replaced the original B&C speaker (due to its failure) with the 3015LF, to complete the "set" I built a...
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I must start by saying I'm old school, and have only owned a pink Ibanez chorus, and a Tech 21 Boost. I am thinking of refurbishing my pedalboard, and might put a stereo chorus in front of it, for two signal paths.
Here's the current pedalboard state for reference:
PA newbie here looking for practical advice. I want to create a simple PA system to amplify all instruments and voices for performance in nursing homes and assisted living centers. Very important to have tight control of sound at low levels for the 80-100 year olds. Typically, the band in these venues is physically almost mixed into the audience as space is limited. Music will be from the 1940s-70s, mostly vocals based.
Max of 8 channels is required. Instruments to include keys, guitar...
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EADGC
Took around 18 months, but turns out to have been worth the wait. Sounds amazing and plays incredibly well. I may get an all black pickguard as the white laminate isn't really doing it for the look I want.
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I've been bit by the p-bass bug in a major way, but I also prefer 5 stringed basses, so I'm trying to figure out what's gonna suit me the best.
Currently own a Yamaha BBP35 - which while an incredible bass, just can not get to like its p pickup. Similarly with my BB415. Great bass, but there is something about its pbass sound that is missing. They are both lacking something in the mids for me I think (which is probably why they work so great with the j).
I find myself picking up my squier...
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I have an older Black Squier Affinity P_Bass. Would like to pain the headstock black and attach a Silver or Gold "Squier P-Bass" logo decal or sticker to it. I would like a source and if this is proper or legal. The back of the headstock will stay clear with the serial number and "Squier" on the back The back of the headstock
I just bought a 2000 Squier Standard P-Bass 5-String Special (quite a mouthful), because I had an identical one many years ago that I traded in and had regrets about it. Managing to find one in purple sparkle has taken 17 years!
Despite being a P-Bass in shape and neck, it actually has two Jazz soapbar pickups. The neck one is alright, but the bridge one is pretty poor, so I feel like getting both replaced. And as I don't have anything with P pickups in my arsenal, I'm thinking of...
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I live in France, never heard of Ashdown before joining Talkbass.
Are Ashdown amps good? Is there a "Ashdown signature tone"?
The specs of the Studio 15 for example are quite impressive and the price seems to be quite cheap, why don't we see these amps more often?
I have half a dozen different Yamaha BB basses and truly love these basses. I know I am not alone...is there really no Yamaha BB club?
Here is my main BB.... a 1986 BB5000 passive. My main bass!
Please post the pics of your BB's present and those dearly departed!
My bass has a punchy midrange -- somewhat nasally especially arco. Currently strung with full set of belcanto. Pizz I think it sounds good, articulate and decent bottom without being boomy. The E string is loud and powerful. The upper register roars on solo repertoire. The instrument is fully carved, light and resonant. 41.25" string length. CF endpin. I'm looking for a string that would have some mid-scoop. Is the such an animal?
I am just into my second week of recovery from inguinal hernia repair, so it will be awhile before I will be lifting/shifting any DBs. This is a follow-up to my query about using scrapers to clean the glue off a neck/fingerboard before making them a unit. Since I have previously used scrapers only to remove wood and since I did not want to risk compromising that camber that is milled into the neck to make it easier to reach the G string, I opted for a less invasive scraper to remove the...
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New bass day!!! Got my first Stingray. It’s the Pete Wentz signature model. I’m really surprised by the quality of this bass. Straight out of the box, it plays as better than my American Fenders out of the box. Gonna test it out at tonight’s jam!!
The color is not my typical style (I’m a sunburst guy) but I am really digging it.
Of course it’s not official without a picture!!!
I've been very intrigued by the new Fender American Vintage II line of basses. Everything I'm reading and watching seems like Fender did those right.
I've been wanting a Precision bass in the 2k range and I think these might fit the bill. I've owned standard split-coil P basses before and always liked them. I've never owned the old 54-style bass. I like the look and the tone that I hear online. I like that Fender built these with a C-shaped neck. And I like the 2-tone and the blonde...
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Yesterday was the 20th anniversary of the band I'm in. I was hired as a keyboard player (I owned a keyboard) then when a guitar player quit I was asked to play guitar AND keys. Then the guitar player came back. Then the bass player got fired and I was asked to play back, and we would be a four piece and make more money. Most of that 20 years I have also been in other bands, as many as 5 at one time.
Saturday night we had maybe the best gig we've had in quite a while. Pretty decent...
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Taking the Drumeo idea of having a bass player listen to a song they've never heard before (and the song is missing the bass line) an coming up with their own bass line.
I like the seeing the creative process in action.
I do think it's super lame that they didn't put his name in the title (unless he officially changes his name from "Philip Chuah" to "Charlie Puth Bassist").
so, I've been in this band for about a third of it's existence, founded by two cousins, guitarists.
At one point it was a singer who played bass/keys, two guitarists (who sang a bit), and a drummer.
The most long standing lineup has been virtuoso lead singer (no other instrument), two guitarists (sing more than they used to), bassist (me, I sing lead and harmony), and drummer.
So, a 5 piece.
One of the founding cousins has been jamming with a keyboard player he really wants to try out...
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Yeah, baby! You read it here, FIRST!
Okay, let's get those Model numbers and/or pics ready!
I'll go first:
Gretsch G5123B Limited Edition run for GC
(If there's one of these in your local GC, go buy it right now)
1 is me
Members:
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I was out checking on either getting my youngest kid’s computer fixed or picking up a new one and I decided to go by my local GC and I saw two old basses that are so cool that I may buy one this weekend although I seriously don’t need them. The Warwick Streamer Standard was a real guilty pleasure because it has many of the features I said I don’t like in my Peavey: it is about 10lbs and 16.5mm string and the fat, round neck profile that is not my...
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I know that band names have been done to death, but thought this might be fun. Here are the rules:
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Complete the band name of the previous post.
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Enter your own to-be-completed band name.
I'll get it started: "The Fabulous ___"
Seems most bass straps are 4” which is too wide for me. Any suggestions for a comfy 3”? Preferably padded leather.
Anyone ever tried this padded Couch strap?
3 Inch Classic Brown Rustic Saddle Extra Wide Guitar Strap, PaddedExtra wide 3 inch padded brown guitar or bass strap hand made of the highest quality vegan leather for a vintage aged hand made look. Padded 3 inch section for over your shoulder reduces to an adjustable seatbelt end with custom forged steel hardware. Made to order in the USA at a killer price...www.couchguitarstraps.com
Or Slinger Straps?
Heritage 3-Inch Wide Leather Guitar or Bass Strap | Split Panel3-inch wide Heritage Split Panel leather guitar strap offers you maximum comfort in a classic style. Our soft, 3-ply design allows the strap to contour to the players body as it spreads the weight of your instrument over a larger area on the shoulder, relieving shoulder and arm nerve and tendon...slingerstraps.com
Ok, I'm late to the show, sorry, but hopefully not too late.
So about a month ago, i got my cnc working. I tested it on a couple of small projects (signs, wooden jewellery) to get a hang of it. But the purpose of this machine is really to just have to press a button, and out pops a guitar or bass... (I'm joking of course, I know it's not that easy).
Turns out I'm home alone for a few days (the family is on holiday on the beach), so I thought that's the perfect opportunity to participate in...
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Having used roundwound strings since 1978, I'm a bit out of touch with the advancement in flatwound string technology that must have occurred since. They were pretty dire the last time I had some in 1977 and didn't really lend themselves to the style I was playing at the time.
I have a couple of custom 5 string active basses, which have a sound like a cross between a Stingray and pre CBS Jazz with both pickups on. I would really like to put some flats on one of them but I don't want the...
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So I just had to share this with some musicians:
My friend denied that these two songs sound similar
To be specific, only the intro riff. As I told my friend "I think Primus was definitely influenced by King Crimson", he denied both the similar sound and the artistic connection.
The same friend also argued when I introduced him to Greta Van Fleet, and I pointed out they were practically Led Zeppelin ripoffs. Again, he denied the connection. A year...
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Anyone else getting this error when you try to search the Classifieds? In my case, I'm trying to just search the "Basses for Sale" section and select "open" threads and "4 string" basses but I have not actually put a keyword or anything in. And I get this:
This JUST started yesterday afternoon for me. I was able to search this way yesterday morning but by afternoon I was getting this error message...and I still am today.
So just like the title says, I have a little extra cash and why not spend it? $850 is what we’re looking at. I’d love to buy a new bass and that $3000 plus Spector I drool over might not be in reach for a while. I’ve seriously been considering this one I’m posting the link to. As many reviews as I can find, it sounds awesome and it seems some majority of people think it looks and sounds great too. I don’t think the price can be beat, it’s kind of crazy it’s going for that “cheap”...
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I just recently purchased a 2005 Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass 70s model (natural finish.)
I would like some advice on selecting new strings for it as well as any other tips on things like pickups, bridges, etc.
I play mostly old school rock and a little country.
It seems like a nice bass. Thanks!
Origin Effects announced two new pedals today. They are likely very high quality. I look forward to hearing people's reviews when they get to try them out.
BASSRIG Super Vintage
RevivalTREM Bias Tremolo Pedal
The BASSRIG Super Vintage is, quite simply, a complete vintage bass amp in a pedal. Based on the iconic Ampeg® SVT®, we have used all-analogue circuitry to recreate a complete valve amp-style signal path, along with an all-analogue cabinet simulator, giving you all...
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When I was researching these, I noticed there was no club, so I was hoping we could merge our knowledge about these instruments.
Here's mine:
NBD - Ibanez EHB1500, most comfortable bass ever
Poplar burl top* Killed_by_Death * Nov 5, 2020 * ehb;
No numbers will be issued, come & go as you like:
@Reggie Taylor
@Jason Harris
@grooveguru
@Lunatique
My first question is about the passive treble-cut knob:
I'm assuming it only functions...
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I play in a rock with two guitars, so breaking strings aren't exactly uncommon. Was talking to the drummer and we agreed that we should come up with a few bass/drum jams to fill dead air.
What do y'all play in the situation?
Edit: for those saying have backup guitars. We do have a backup for everyone on stage, but usually kept in Eb as we have a switch to that tuning. Its not practical for 2 guitarists and a bassist to each have three instruments on stage for a bar gig, so at minimum we’re...
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Continued from here. The pre-game show and post-game show for our gigs in one thread!
Last night was great. Nobody noticed our guitarist conflicts. The house was packed. The bar actually ran out of beer during the first set and had to wait about 20 minutes for more kegs to be delivered. We did a few songs with three different guest singers. Since two people from one of my other bands showed up we decided to play another set for whoever was still left in the bar. And the coolest part -...
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Hi! I recently got my hands on a new Ibanez 1985 RB630 in burgundy. I got it to complement my Fender American Standard Precision 2015. As I understand it, the Ibanez Super P4 pickup that comes in this bass is a little higher output than my Fender's more vintage voiced pickup. That plus the basswood body probably means more mids in general. What would be a good flatwound that could complement this more mid, higher output pickup?
The father thumping and plucking or slap, was born August 14, 1946 in Beaumont, Texas. He moved to Bay Area and, of course, he became a legend. As influential as he is, I think people seriously underrate his chops. Here is just a taste of what Larry Graham can do:
Hi, hoping someone will help me with this one please.
I've assembled a parts bass with a J neck pup and MusicMan bridge pup.
No neck as yet but after soldering I tested the electrics and have a strange one (for me, anyway).
Tapping the pole pieces with a screwdriver, the J and bridge back 4 MM pole pieces are equal.
The front 4 MM poles are barely audible.
I used an SD MM + P wiring diagram as I'm not interested in series/parallel.
3 pots, V1, V2 and tone.
The MM V2 pup arrived with red and...
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I'm intent on helping a friend's kid as they've decided to ditch their violin (have been playing around 10 years) and pick up the bass. Other than leading them to a life of sore fingers, and a bad back, I'm hoping to help them get a 'beginners' bass and amp. I think the bass selection is covered but I realized I have no idea what amp would be a good option for them.
Currently trying to short list some options but would love some input from TBers. I think it's got to be <$300, wattage...
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I’m looking for a better pick up sound (aren’t we all) and I have an old underwood, a realist, and a lifeline. Mostly I’ve been using the lifeline, but it really gets lost in the mix with a drummer. It’s like there’s a brick wall for upper mid frequencies. The realist is a little better in terms of hearing attack, but also a little boomier. For both I really need to use a HPF, which helps quite a bit but ends up weakening the clarity of the E string.
When I use the underwood, it’s almost...
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I have a HX stomp and EMG GZR PJ set, and the pickups seem too hot for the unit, even with input set to Line.
I am just being an idiot or do I need an attenuator first in my signal chain?
So... as my title sez' - a vintage (not really certain when it was made) German made Musima 1655 B (again, not certain if this is correct...) from Kiev. I bought it July 22nd (eBay) and it arrived today.
Not a welcomed sight... but as it turned out, just the result of traveling many, many miles...
They don't need no stinkin' bubble-wrap... (very well pakaged)
So on to...
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for me, the Mothership compilation(Led Zeppelin), Garage Inc.(Metallica), and The Future Starts Here(The Doors). you?
For years you've all been kind to me as I participated in the DB forum even though I last played DB in the late '90s. I play cello and EB. After a year as 3rd or 4th chair cello in my new local strings-only community orchestra we expanded to full symphony size with sharp brass, winds and percussion players joining the strings. It has been fun. We usually have 8-9 cellists. We do not have enough basses (of course). Two very good players and one inexperienced guy who works hard. All three are...
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Hi! Is there a "standard length" for the tip or barrel on a guitar pedal power supply? I've never put any thought into it until I recently bought a Becos Compiq and discovered that the short or "more stubby" tips/barrels on both of the two different daisy chain cables that I bought from Amazon won't work (won't power) my new Compiq, apparently because they will not insert far enough into the Compiq's power input socket. My Compiq works fine with the longer tip/barrel on some but not...
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I recently went to see a cover band at an outdoor venue. Their promo material specifically said they were a "cover band" playing music from the 60's, 70's, and 80's. Their entire first set were originals with no covers. They sounded pretty good for a 3 piece, and were well rehearsed, but of course nothing was familar. We left after the first set.
My feeling is, if you say you're a cover band, play covers.
Thump on,
One_Dude
Being a combo guy who decided to go for a head + cabs rig, I am trying to fix ideas about how to balance the two, power wise.
Sometimes it seems a 4x10 cab + head make a small rig, sometimes a very loud one, and it’s not always clear to me where to look for, other than watts, to understand the power difference of each rig.
So for example, lets take an old eden time traveller which makes 300 watts at 4 ohms, and pair it with an eden 4x10 developing 700 watts at 8 ohms. Such rig to me seems...
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Hi there!
The last ten years, I've been going the route of putting all my money in my preamp/DI (I've had a Jule Monique, and now a Noble Preamp - love the sound of both), and using a pretty bad, but really lightweight, amp - that's only used as a monitor/rehearsal thing. So I'm really not up-to-speed on the world of amps, and specifically combos.
But now my little Fender Rumble has become flaky, and I kinda want something that sounds a bit better anyway.
So, I would love...
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Not sure this is the right thread for this...
Just wondering, for those in bands (especially cover bands), how many songs do you "know" and how many have you "played".
By "know", I mean, if someone shouts it out, you got it right away. By "played" I mean you've played it before (in a band) but might have to check it out before playing it again.
I just made a list (probably not complete). I "know" around 90 and have played another 120. It's not bad but I'm sure some of you can put me to...
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I had never owned a Pedulla in my 20+ years gigging. This is my fourth Pedulla this year. 2002 Pentabuzz, 19mm, AA flame in one of the best Pedulla finishes, imho, Cherry Burst!
I just bought the HR 8" 2000 watt monitor. I was using an Ampeg BA-210 combo but was getting tired of carrying that heavy thing around and everywhere we play we have a PA. Our guitarist has a HR 12" and loves it. I thought I was getting a 12" but made a mistake. Thinking about sending it back. I haven't rehearsed with it yet... just got it today.
We play metal... anyone using it at gigs for monitoring? Should I send it back? It's loud in my office, but it's not a stage. We also don't use...
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Who's the sassiest waitress?
Who would you like to share a KOOL with?
Who's grits would you like to kiss?
Please, FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT'S SACRED, vote in the poll........
I’m replacing a neck on a bass that use to have a 32 scale to a 34 scale. The bridge needs to be shifted lower to have proper scale. I know the obvious part that I need to have 34” between nut and bridge saddle.
But my question is should I do the measurements with the saddles in a neutral, mid travel position? Is there a particular string I should set it to? And any good shady mechanic tips?
Thanks in advance.
Here's my thing. I want a clean clear tone which is why I stay away from tube amps. Just not my thing. I have a Genzler Magellan 350 sitting on top of a Phil Jones Cab27 and a Phil Jones Cab47. On paper this is a great little tone monster. However, as I start out it is just fine, but as it warms up (yes I play a lot of notes), the tone becomes fuzzy almost distorted. The EQ is flat. The volume is about at 4, master volume at 6 and the shape is maybe 1 or zero. This happens with any bass I...
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I’ve been on a journey as of late testing a wide variety of compressor pedals. Many I’ve purchased on my own, but as the shootout has progressed, other Talkbass members have shipped me their compressors to add to the test. I really appreciate that and I know many readers do too. Several manufacturers have shipped me compressor pedals to test too. Thanks to Ampeg, Amptweaker, Darkglass, Diamond, Dunlop, XAct Tone Solutions, Bogner, JHS, Foxpedal, Mad...
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Been playing with Ernie Ball nickel wound 45-105 for a while. Changed over to D’adarrio nickel wound 44-105 and liked them better. Still was looking for a different sound.
Got some DR Fat Beams 95-105 and fell in love!!! Damn I love the sound of these. TheIs is a question I’ve seen asked many times, but I’m looking for a more definitive answer. How many PLAYING HOURS should one expect before really losing the zing these have? I understand they will change some vs right out of the...
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The band I’ve been playing in for years FINALLY just released our first EP. It was a quick, plug in & fire up the DAW/ live recording kinda thing. We recorded 5 songs, but 2 didn’t make the cut for various reasons.
I had no part in the mixing/mastering, and I wouldn’t have been much help if I had been as I don’t know much about it anyway.
All that said, I’m open to any constructive criticism and feedback (about my bass playing, the band/sound, the mixing, etc.) as we are looking to do...
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I bought this bass as a platform to modify. I’ve already swapped out the pickups, bridge and control plate.
The neck has a hump around the 12th to 14th, there really isn’t enough fret wire to shave off to fix it that way and I can’t set the action where I want it. It’s way higher than I like it.
My plan was to order a Warmoth jazz neck to replace it, I’m waffling on what to get. Can’t decide whether I want to go fretless on it either.
Combos I’ve thought about are padouk with ebony...
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I live in singapore, and bought them off ebay. No dealers around. I have to fork out 100bucks for a new set?
While I’m feeling good, I decided to glue up a body for a future build. Everything else I have is a little bit on hold right now while everything dries up and gets ready. I have scans today and then chemo tomorrow, so it’s doubtful that I’m gonna feel good enough to do any real amounts of work for a bit.
Anyway, here are the basic specs…
Walnut top
Alder back
Maple neck with walnut stringers
Rosewood fretboard
21 frets
34” scale
1 7/8” but
19mm spacing
Hipshot hardware
Nordstrand...
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I find that most people don't know about this, but I think musicians are better-suited to be able to hear the difference in sound from cold to room-temp to hot water coming out of the faucet or shower head. Cold water has more of a hiss sound, and hot has more of a shussh sound. Kind of a parlor trick, but I thought it was fun.
Taught to me as a kid years ago--when installing natural gas line to a water heater or furnace, you can purge the air by listening to the whistle from the...
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Recently, I got to play with some very skilled musicians, way out of my league. I choose to play Bye Bye Blackbird because I have it memorized/internalized and thought I could play it well. I didn't, but that's another story. Regardless, I managed to stumble through the tune and the horn player commented that I "threw him off" when I implied a C7 when the lead sheet specified a G- (key of F). Appropriately chastised, I tried to "fix" my mistake afterwards but found it more difficult than...
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Installation
G .037” 0.94mm
D .054” 1.34mm
A .076” 1.93mm
E .091” 2.32mm silks delicate/ratty
B .108” 2.74mm silks delicate/ratty
Ball to Silk length 36±”
The wraps are nice smooth, but the B,E silks have much to be desired—they're a bit ratty out of the package. The higher string wraps however were very nice. I definitely needed to adjust my setup with more action for the G string, along with some intonation adjustments.
First Impressions
I did not...
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A recent Burger King commercial features a Rickenbacker bass...OK...which bass belongs with which fast food joint?
Ok, I'm dealing with an extremely loud drummer and guitarist. For some reason, they can't grasp the concept of letting the PA do it's job!! Drums just slams on his snare. We play on a small stage and he gets frustrated when told to control his volume. Guitarist is just loud! Plays the wrong chords and chunks along needlessly!
I've been thinking about doing this for a while. But I don't really have any idea about how to do it or what kind of switch to get. So if someone could point me in the right direction I would appreciate it.
Thanks!
I'm looking for a 5 string fretless under $600. The 2 main basses I'm looking at are the ESP LTD B-205SM and Ibanez SR375EF. Has anyone owned or played either of these basses, which do you prefer? Or would there be a better option at this pricepoint? The demos I've seen for both look pretty promising, although I'm leaning slightly towards the Ibanez atm.
I'm mainly looking to play metal similar to Obscura and Beyond Creation. I think I would also prefer a bass that has fret markers since I...
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I'm thinking of getting a Pedaltrain Metro 20 to organise my pedals.
If possible could you use Pedal Playground to lay it out?
The pedals are: Polytune 3 Mini, into a BOSS LMB-3 Limiter/Enhancer, into a BOSS OC-5 Octave, into a Behringer BDI21 Driver, into a Bass Big Muff Pi, into a EHX Nano Q-Tron Envelope Filter, into a BOSS GEB-7 Bass Equaliser.
If the pedals don't fit could you recommend a bigger pedalboard?
Thank you so much to...
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It won't be available until the middle of July. I've been looking at the Mitchell MB100 short scale and now this.
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Squier/Mini-Precision-Bass-Black-1500000311835.gc
What kind of battery would be needed to run a full band? Suppose we go with normal full-sized stuff like you would play a club - bass amp, guitar amp, powered PA speakers as the main sound makers (+ full drum kit) and then there's all the extraneous things plugged in - guitar pedal board, bass pedal board, mixer, wireless system, click track metronome...
would a 1.5kWH battery power thjs for 2 hours? Yeti 1500X.
I've been playing on my £200 Aria STB for a few years and recently picked up a used Fender Player P Bass. I have I have Rotosound 77 flatwounds on my Aria and my P bass came with rounds. This might be a stupid question but should i put rounds on my Aria and put flats on my Fender instead? I guess what I'm asking is is there any difference between the better pickups on the Fender compared to the Aria or anything that would mean flats or rounds would sound better on one of them? I was thinking...
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Hello everyone, I need some help with a configuration for my cabinet. I have it ready, with a Celestion Pulse12 and a Celestion TF0615, both with 8ohms. the box has an internal volume of 56l, I'm going to make the inside box separate for the 6.5" one. This is tuned to 48hz with two outputs with a diameter of 76mm and a length of 180mm. My first question is about the use of this medium 6.5" because it doesn't cover much more than what the 12" covers in terms of frequencies. The second would...
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Hello everyone, this is my first post here and i want to be as straightforward as possible. I have a squier affinity PJ bass that i recently bought (which looks like this), and i want to change my pickguard. My problem is that i don't own a caliper pen so i can't measure the exact length. There are some alternatives like Musiclily and Hosco but i don't know which one to choose. Any help?
Hi everyone,
I'm strongly considering a switch to 5 string. Haven't been in a band in 25 years. Part of my retirement plan is a band for fun in a couple years. Need to work.off the rust and get better. Need opinions. Should I try absolute cheapest 5 string I can find in case I change back, or get something quality running a risk of wasting my money. Looking for an ibanez or yamaha used. Any recommendations for something easy to play for older fingers? Specific models, etc.?
I spent easily 100+ hours researching, editing, and recording this. I'm sure I missed a few things, but I learned a LOT through this video and I think I've covered some really interesting and obscure models, especially in the bass realm. Turns out Fender DOES do more than the P and J, you just have to really dig for them!
I'm completely ignorant about this topic, I thought port tuning was something super scientific.
What do you think about this technique?
So I bought a used, basic office chair-- the kind with one lever to raise and lower the seat.
Now I know why someone got rid of it: the seat s-l-o-w-l-y sinks, and by the time I realize that I need to use the trusty lever, the desk is at chest level!
Any suggestions for how to keep the seat at the level I choose? Hose clamps, maybe?
Hi all, I'm struggling with my LPj dc (4.1kgs). Last weekend we played a 3hr gig on sat night, then Sunday arvo a 4hr. Old man syndrome! Yes we had 15 to 20 minute breaks, but, I really struggled with the weight. There are a few other short scales, I could get, but, I'm thinking, maybe time to go 34". The Sandberg jazz super light interests me, as dose the Spector Euro lightweight series. Anyone playing these? Any thoughts, experiences, or other lightweight models, brands? Ima little...
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I got a degree in classical bass, and more recently I play in a bass guitar in a rock band and have been studying jazz theory privately for some time. I have this problem that when I get better at something, I start to sort of demystify it a bit and feel like the grass is greener. Now that I can improv freely over jazz standards, play pretty solid rock bass, and I did the classical thing to the point of getting a degree, now I look at multi instrumentalist songwriters with jealousy. Some...
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I've always enjoyed cooking and since my semi-retirement have taken over the kitchen at our house. I watch a lot of TV chefs, but rarely actually try to make their dishes.
A couple weeks ago I watched Sara Moulton make a polenta lasagna that looked really good. I gave it try last week and yeah it was good stuff.
I'm going to make an effort to follow up on more TV chef recipes.
I bought this ‘66 P bass and had a random question. Is it odd for a bass made in 66 to have a different Hootenanny button placement? I have no doubt the bass is what it was sold to me as, it’s just odd placement. It seems to be right below the A string tuner, as opposed to between the A and E string. It’s nitpicky, but I was curious if the button placement could be slightly different? I know logo placement could be different in the 66 range, and I couldn’t find much online, so thought I’d...
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At the prompting of savit260 in this thread, I'm starting the TB Hollowbody Bass Club and proclaiming myself President and member #1 .
So far the members are:
1 - circuitspore [myself]
2 - savit260
3 - GlennW
4 - mr sprocket
So anyone with a hollowbody/semi-hollowbody/chambered bass, post here and include a picture or at least tell us what you play! I'll come through and assign member numbers every few posts.
Here are my two HBB's: 1969 Gibson EB-2 (in...
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I know there have been many and varied comments about dead spots. I'm trying to find out if there is a way to cure it, or do I have to live with it. What are the common causes/remedies. It's as though someone has placed a damper on the string that affects only B, C, Db on the G string, elsewhere on the string sustain is good.
Hello fellow TBers,
First of all - I've searched some topics on TB, but it's always great to recieve personalized recommendations based on my needs, from people smarter than me.
I never had any pedals before, always been bass -> amp type of guy. However, I've decided to try and build my first and rather modest pedalboard. Tuner + compressor + overdrive and maybe some preamp/DI + something fancy in the future, but only if it turns out that my affair is not fleeting.
Some info:
- I play...
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The rumor mill has been on this for a while and EHX has just released the POG III, Polyphonic Octave Generator, Have not seen a bass vid yet but I am sure there will be one soon. Looks like there is a lot of greatness packed in this sexy red beast of a pedal.
...
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No better place for convincing, than this place. By quitting I don't mean never playing. I mean to stop learning and practicing. To give up on playing hours a day. Anyway suggestions, id appreciate.
I recently purchased one of the new Squier mini precision basses for travel and was wondering if anyone knows which short scale flats would fit the bass?
It's a 28.6 inch bass, so I'm assuming most of the 32 inch scale strings will be too long?
Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
Hi all, I recently purchased a Japanese OC-2 Octaver from Reverb (not recently enough to return). I tested it out when I received it--sounded amazing--but have not needed it in the studio since. Just took it out to A/B against a Broughton Subsonic, it worked fine, but when I subsequently tried to use it in a signal chain with other pedals, it stopped turning on (by the way, I'm using a Voodoo Power Plus with 12v [*edited from my original post, mistaken for 18v] for the OC-2, plugged into...
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I chanced upon this gentleman's channel and now I just have to know what kind of bass he plays in some of his videos.
BTW, dude is a beast! They call him "Uncle" in the comments.
Clearly, there is a butterfly on the headstock and it looks like a Fodera, but is it? There are many things that say "no" to me, but I am far from a Fodera expert. The finish looks strange to me from certain angles, and I don't see many older Foderas with Js like that...
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The recent Aerosmith retirement is one thing(I saw them twice in their prime, and then one more time in ‘91 because I got a comp ticket(at this point I couldn‘t have cared less), one remaining original member is another(and if it’s the drummer?), but of course this situation has been around for a while….
Zombie Bands Attack! These Touring Groups Don't Have a Single Original MemberThese bands are still touring without a single original member, from Foreigner and Lynyrd Skynyrd to the Spinners and the Ventures.www.rollingstone.com
Has anyone tried a 5-6+ string (tuned low) bass with a longer scale length for the bottom most, shorter for the topmost with the middle left untouched? bass
Leave the frets themselves perpendicular.
Custom multiscale bridge.
Assume crazy bends aren't happening.
My bass can make a lot of sounds, but not this sound.
Is that flats or just the bass? I dont really mess with flats so I don't know.
As a follow-up to my voicing thread, and the comments received, I am wondering how relevant graphic EQ's are on an amp today versus say 10-30 years ago?
Graphic EQ's (GEQ) became popular in part because of limitations of earlier bass speaker cabinets combined with legacy voicings that were commonly encountered in amps of the era. Clearly, speaker (technology) voicing has improved greatly in the past 20-30 years as has our ability to get a lot more out of a speaker (safely). Amplifier...
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Hi all, i get many requests for this great article on chord tones.
The article appeared in BP magazine in 1998 and in my view is a 'keeper' as it is simple straight forward no nonsense info.... how you apply it is up to you...enjoy
When I woke up today I decided not to immediately start staring at my phone and instead go for a walk. About five minutes later I saw a case leaned against a tree with a nice red interior. Upon taking a closer glance I realized it’s a 70s Fender case all covered in stickers.
The handle was also covered in electrical tape because the stitching is damaged and gone on the top and there were 2 random cts pots from 85. Decided to take it home, removed the stickers and wiped it down. Not sure if...
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Say on a 34 inch scale, Fender Jazz. What is the thickest gauge you can have for an E? with it still being practical. I mean, a .130 might go to an e, but would probably rip the neck off, haha.
Curious who gigs in a live band using only "two", 10" drivers.
Either in a 2x10 cabinet, or two 1x10 cabinets or a standalone 2x10 combo.
What manufacturers cab/amp/combo has worked for you?
What type of material are you playing?
What size room/crowd size have you covered with a 2x10?
Do you have FOH support?
I've always struggled with this.
I've written a song and am refining the leadsheet: 32-bars A - A - B - A, no big deal. But an arranged ending. My band is working on a recording and I'd like to bring them clear instructions. Everyone reads music well and understands what's going on.
How do I indicate on the last time through (Head Out) go from here to the coda and finish the song?
I don’t know much about amps at all, so forgive me if this question is silly or tedious.
I tend to gig with an SWR workingman’s 15, which sounds great. I grabbed a Peavey MINX 110 for tour so that I could have something smaller for carrying around. The SWR is way too heavy for me, and the Peavey farts on the lowest string way too easily (I play a five string tuned to A).
Is there an amp that isn’t 60 pounds and that can handle the extra low notes without loosing too much volume, or am I...
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Who here owns a P Bass with a swamp ash body with either a rosewood or maple fret board. I hear the sound between Alder is completely different than Swamp Ash with the P bass. What are the differences for those who have experience. In your opinion is swamp ash better than alder for P bass?
OPINIONS?
Iron Maiden to No Longer Perform Songs That Nicko McBrain Has Difficulties With'If you can't do something in a song, we just won't do that song.'www.ultimate-guitar.com
I'm a huge massive Iron Maiden fan, but I'm trying to lose the weight...
I thought this article was just amazing. In a world where so many bands would just replace a band member if they could find a better one.
I get Iron Maiden are a literal family and have been for so long but this is an amazing story.
Just adds to the legendary status I...
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Hey,
Looking to get our first sets of in ears as a band but we're on a tight budget.
Our drummer currently uses a wired powerplay in ear but we (bassist, guitarist and singer) all need wireless solutions.
Obviously on a budget we're most worried about the monitors cutting out but does anybody have any solutions about how we could use a cheap set up for people who are brand new to these systems and completely green on how they work?
Seems like basses are selling slowly in the classifieds right now, and there are some deals to be had (I just got a sweet deal on a 1999 Stingray).
Why do we think this is?
I am really interested in purchasing this pedal. The only question I have is would it be OK to run this pedal in my signal chain in conjunction with my Whirlwind Bass 10 EQ? I was just wondering if this would be too much power going to the front of my Mesa Subway D-800... i.e., would I be pushing the drivers too hard? I really don't want to ditch my Whirlwind... it really makes my amp sound great! Thanks in advance for any input/direction.
We already have the talkback mic pretty loud in the IEMs, but when the music is going strong, it's still hard to hear what is being said clearly and consistently.
Are there any known tactics for dealing with this? Like, auto-limiting the music when the talkback mic goes into use, or something like that?
just getting word.
Jeff Beck, One of the Guitar Masters of the Rock Era, Dies at 78 - Variety
Continued from the following thread:
http://talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=443269&page=50
I’ve heard mixed reviews about the Placentia line, but this might be worth looking at.
Stupid Deal of the Day | Musician's FriendMusician's Friend adds a fresh Stupid Deal of the Day every day. These deals are in limited quantities so act now to get the best deals across every instrument category.www.musiciansfriend.com
Some recent threads have concerned "Dad bands". I was unfamiliar with that term until a few days ago. This got me thinking of how to rise to the top of the heap in this new and potentially explosive entertainment segment. Like in any other genre, a catchy name may well be the first step. Keeping in mind that a good moniker is not only an advertisement of sorts, but is a description of who and what you represent musically. Let's have some fun brainstorming. Here goes:
Grey...
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Exactly what it says. Which Japanese basis of the lawsuit era had the best stock pick ups, where you never felt the need to swap them out? Tokai, Greco, Aria, Fernandes, Yamaha, Ibanez?
I play electric and upright. I play in a big band, jazz trio and a community orchestra. I am struggling with my decision to purchase an EUB because I use the electric and the DB for the big band and the DB for the orchestra. But I am sick of carrying the DB to big band rehearsal and messing with the amps and pickups and never having it loud enough. On the flip side, using the same mid-grade DB for orchestra just isn't cutting it. I feel I need to upgrade the DB to a more of an arco-specific...
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So I'll begin by saying that this is a very helfull community that helped me avoid a very expensive mistake when it comes to buying a DB, aka buying a BSO from China .
And I'm asking if anyone has experience with romanian plywood bases or any other romanian bass. I noticed all music schools in Romania use at least some form of hora reghin bass. I played a few and they feel and sound great. The construction of these bases from what I noticed is better than most chinse basses. And I can get...
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Hi
i'm Leonardo a young bass player from Italy. In these day i'm writing my thesis on the bassist and composer Steve Swallow. On internet i've found Steve with a strange bass.
Can anyone tell me what instrument this is?
The neck is fender but i don't have any information about the pickup and te body.
HELP!
Technically there's an older DR Strings club but at the time of this post, the OP last logged in in 2010 and the last post there was in 2014.
So, let's start up another one! There's all kinds of brand fan clubs for the instruments themselves. Strings are such an integral part of our sound and the feel affects the way we play.
This could be our new home. Which set(s) do you use? Custom singles or packaged? What do you like and dislike about them? How many other brands have you tried? How...
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Many old posts have links to pages that never load. I noticed that the URLs are in a different format.
These are at the end of [clubs] as well as forum rules.
Here's one example. When I click on "forums and rules" in the left nav menu on mobile it is linked to:
https://www.talkbass.com/forums/talkbass-com-news-announcements.85/help/terms/which then brings up a page saying that cannot be found.
Hi all,
With all the great reviews of the new Marcus Miller V7s and M3s coming onto the board, I decided to start a Sire Bass club. Please post your model, color/wood combination and a picture to get a number! The original Marcus Miller Sire discussion thread can be found here: TWO new Marcus Miller budget signature model basses! | TalkBass.com
1 - Dinodino - V7 (Unsigned - Alder White/Rosewood 5 String)
2 - Hammeken - V7 (Unsigned - Ash White/Maple 5 String)
3...
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More of a rant but...My cover band of the last 5 years (3 years with the current lineup) may be on the verge of collapse. We have an amazing lineup, all work hard and if I do say myself, are one of the top in our area. However, our drummer has been slowly "checking out". He has other interests which conflict sometimes and you can just see his enthusiasm draining. However, he is an amazing drummer and nice guy but, you can see he is on the way out.
In the meantime our singer recommended a...
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Well, the build off has been going for over a month. I have a bass build already in "progress" (ok, there has been no appreciable progress on that build). So, why not add another build to the mix? The one thing in my favor on both builds is that Fender-ish builds generally go fairly quickly, to that's what I'm hangin' my hat on. This needs to be wrapped up in just a few weeks so I can tackle the finishing ASAP.
This will be a build for my long-time friend, Joe (Joey). He (and Kevin from my...
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Hey All, long time lurker, new join.
I’ve made many car speaker cabs over the years but never one for bass guitar.
I found these cheap 8” drivers on parts express and would love to make a small 2x8 enclosure similar to the TC Electronics BC208 or the Trace Elliot Elf enclosure.
Would the attached driver work for this? And can someone help me out with a design? I play 4 string bases tuned a half step down if that matters.
Power will be less than 100 watts per cab.
Just curious for those that have 5, 6 ,7 string basses how often do you actually need the extra notes that a 4 string cannot do?
I do own one five string but play it like a 4 string probably 98% of the time when I use that bass. I guess I could have probably lived without one but have it "Just in case I need it"
Hellow Fellas and owners ("apriciaters" ) of MTD made by Michael.
I'm starting this thread to show some of the beatiful instruments that Tobias has given to us.
Function of the thread:
So... show here your beauties, help other solve problems, questions related to the MTD world, post your GAS list, the MTD that is (in your opinion) the most breathtaking of all...
MTD Club
and also with this thread we start the OFFICIAL MTD Club on Talkbass.com.
(email / PM and request the...
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I did a little searching and could not find any thread(s) talking about this cool new Ashen Amps bass head, the APG 700.4. I have one in for review in Bass Gear Magazine, and I just took it to its first gig, where it performed quite well. Definitely has plenty of volume on tap, and while the tone stack is a bit on the mysterious side (and Ashen does not have a manual, or documentation on the frequency centers just yet), I was able to find some great tones fairly easily (esp. once I realized...
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I want to get an ESP LTD 5-string fretless bass. I believe it comes with D'Addario 45-125 strings, tuned to E standard, B E A D G.
If I want to tune to Drop C, C G C F A, what adjustments will I need to make, and what string gauge should I use? I'm assuming string tension will have some affect on the basses tone and fretless 'mwah' sound.
To be honest I'm a little lost because I'm a guitarist, and don't know much about bass string gauges or setting one up.
Any help is appreciated...
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Anyone tried this Cab?Sound Town 4 x 10“https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRKF9BM...ASTK__5baPLv7_aem_NH5yTAALmFTjz8doS5nC8Q&th=1
I was searching the net and found this for about $tree50
it looks like an orange brand cab with hartke style speakers
50 oz magnets.. I'm guessing maybe neo...
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tubedrve pedal - Singular AudioThe Tubedrve pedal is a high voltage tube distortion pedal. Building on the architecture used in the Tubedrve modules, this pedal uses a 6AS6 tube at high voltage (230VDC) to provide vacuum tube distortion. This high voltage is normally only found in guitar amps and...www.singularaudio.nl
Had this advertised to me on Instagram! Sounds stellar; they typically make studio rack gear so this intrigues me quite a bit!
Ah, let's give it a whirl. There seems to be enough interest in the "feeler" thread. Actually, I think anybody who has a solid body Fender/Squier short scale belongs in here.
I'm just really digging my MIJ Reissue Mustang. It's so fun to play. My other short scales are getting a little jealous of the new horse in the stable, no pun intended.
I'll post a pic soon.
News of some incoming large solar flare CMEs (Coronal Mass Ejections) got me wondering:
What impact might a Carrington level event have on our bass gear?
It comes from Kato Havas, a Hungarian violin virtuoso who lived to 98 years old. She said “in music everything is easy or impossible”. Ponder that. If you can grasp what she is saying here it will change your life. You will never struggle in the practice room again. Hint: Kenny Werner would later say the same thing (in more words) in his equally life-changing book “Effortless Mastery”.
OK, time for the new thread for the upcoming season. Congratulations to Texas and all that. But that was a while ago. I'm slacking.
I'm optimistic about the Mariners' pitching staff, provided they don't get wiped out by injuries or bone headed GM moves. So far, the bone headed GM moves haven't been so bone headed these days. Some worked out, some didn't. What they really need is to make contact when they are up to bat. A couple of high average bats would make the Mariners formidable...
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I sitting on the fence on this. I am over 60 and from what I have read, I am in a higher risk group so I have been paying attention to the news stories. That said, the stores in our area are out of TP, bleach, water and hand sanitizers to name a few. Now, public events where crowds gather are being cancelled. One thing for sure, it will be very damaging to the economy. What are your thoughts on this?
As many of you know I’ve been diagnosed with terminal cancer. I had stage 4 in 2020 and got past it, so I fully intend on kicking its *ss this time too ! The cancer and treatments present with with a lot of challenges as far as pain and fatigue, but now that I’ve settled into a bit of a rhythm with chemo infusions and my other meds, I think there are some windows where I can get some work in the shop done. Before treatment and in early treatment I thought this wouldn’t be a possibility, but...
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Hello everyone.
Does anybody know where I can buy some medium jumbo fretwire for a 6-string bass (preferably from within Europe if you know any places)?
You could put a standard set of 12's on a standard 34 six string bass and tune to C standard a third below guitar standard. The Strings stills have a reasonable safety margin. Can guitar tuning be done on bass?
Does anyone record from the mixer line outs to a handheld? If so what are you using and do you have any clips I can hear?
I'm thinking about going from a mackie mixer to a tascam dr-40.
I cordially invite you all to a discussion of favorite jazz vocal recordings. I'll give you my top 5 over subsequent posts, but I'm interested in getting turned on to yours as well. I have some criteria and if your favorites match my criteria, even better, but shout them out anyway. I would love to limit this discussion to jazz vocal recordings, though. I do like other types of music and other vocalists, but this is about jazz.
Why? Well, my best post-pandemic project involves a wonderful...
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Just sharing my Demeter pre with Jensen transformer and a Telefunken tube and my Peavey Classic 50/50 bridged to 100 watt power amp. Disregard the old TC G Major effects unit. The Demeter precedes the VTBP 201 . Mil Spec Sovtek EL84 8 of them. I forgot the model designation but they are hard to get are in the power section and some Amperex 12AX7 s are the pre I used on the power amp. The cab is one of the older Carving BX rated at 400 watts.
I leave at my main trios rehearsal space. I have...
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We're having more fun watching than anticipated. The swimming is always exciting. Basketball is kinda meh. Gymnastics is interesting because of the athletic level and you don't get to see it that often. Seeing fencing was cool but I'd like to understand it better. NBC doing a decent job. Featuring Snoop Dog not a bad idea and he's been sorta entertaining. Seeing the cavalcade of celebs at gymnastics was interesting. There's one gal on the women's rugby team built like a linebacker and a neat...
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Ok I am handing out numbers to this club. If someone feels they are more deserving than I please let me know. There were earlier posts than mine. So if anyone wants to step up, otherwise. Let the cheapness begin. I WILL ASSIGN #1 to whoever requests it. I myself will take the number 7 this will allow those who came before me to have an early number. Lol Thanks.
EATS
Band had a really good outing in Catawba NC last night. About 50 patrons, and a table of locals who literally danced the night away.
I decided to bring my Bongo 5 for the simple reason that it cuts through the IEM system better than any of my other basses.
It's a sparkle finish called "Harvest Orange" and I threw on an aftermarket pickguard in purple pearloid.
The proverbial "I have three classic Les Paul Customs at home" dude was there drooling over my bass.
"Dude I love your bass!".
Now...
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Figured I'd break this out into a separate thread, given the announcement today and the fact it's taking over the HX Effects thread.
To catch up, you can read the thread from here: Line 6 HX Effects
Manual: https://line6.com/data/6/0a020a4010c935bb66a4c0c44f/application/pdf/HX Stomp Manual - English .pdf
Has anyone worked with the method book series Technique de la contrebasse by Bernard Salles? I have never seen it anywhere and I can't find any previews online. According to Gaelen McCormick it is supposed to "fill in missing elements of the standard pedagogy", or what was standard pedagogy in the late 90s. Might be interesting for some students, but I am not going to buy it without a preview or hearing from somebody who has had some experience with it.
I am chartering a new club to any and all. This if for the TBer who is not afraid to admit they rock a combo as their Main rig. I realize that there are separate threads for Fender and Walkabout out there.
Let us unite in the face of massive prejudice. let them respect our numbers if they cannot understand that our gear works for us.!!
The only requirement for this club is pride in combo ownership. No bashing brands.....if it works for you welcome to the club!! PICS OF COURSE.
My Fender Custom Shop ‘58 Precision had a bit of a spa day today. New Lollar pickup / knobs and a lovely set of lightly aged Gotoh Resolite tuners. It sounds fantastic, lost some of its slight top-heaviness and dropped a half pound. The results speak for themselves.
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Just a question, how would I go about getting a nut for a 10in radius. I see Fender and TUSQ make 9.5in radius nuts. What would I need to do to get it to fit a fretboard with a 10in. Would I flatten it with a sanding block or should I just be looking for someone who makes a 10in radius nut?
I have about 21 basses from Tobias, Spector, Ibanez, Fender, Lakland, MTD, some custom builds, etc. I have used most of them at a venue we play each week to a crowd of regulars.
This past Thursday two guys who really know music and sound came up to me and said that bass sounded phenomenal and to keep using that set-up. That’s great, right? That depends.
About a month ago I bought a new Harley Benton PB50 FR for $189. I bought it because a rehearsal bass I have had some neck problems and a...
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Hi there!
Due to space restrictions, I cannot use any stands around here.
Looking for mics that can record cabs being hung off the handles facing down.
Googling,
The Sennheiser E609 and E906 appear to be the only mics in the world that can do that, but they aren't available in my country.
What would happen to the sound if I hung a 57 face down on a guitar cab? like so (from google)
Edwin Barker, longtime principle of the BSO, has just released a recording of Bach's 5th Suite and the Weinberg Sonata for solo bass. There's something amazing about hearing a player who has deeply engaged with Bach for a half century and who has the gravitas and and strength of tone of a great orchestral player play this. No cello sounds that deep!
When I play a live gig using a Fender Mustang bass Through a TH500 with an Aguilar 2/12 cab, we don't usually mix the bass through the main PA as it's loud enough for the small venue. The issue is that when I play notes on the E string, especially from A down, the string sounds totally out of tune to me. No one else in the band hears it and the audience says it sounds great. When we stop playing and I try the tuner, it's bang on and when I play a lick without the rest of the band it...
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I would appreciate answers from users who actually own a BSX and use it with small Bass amplifiers.
Otherwise just mention you dont own it when making a recommendation.
BSX owners
What is the best small amp that works great with BSX Allegro you will recommend?
Something similar to a Roland Bass cube (which I havent tried) or such.
What I am after is the best authentic sound from the smallest portable size amp.
Thanks
Every now and then, a "bass reverb" thread pops up and dies fairly quickly, but I wanted to create a slightly more permanent area for those of us who play bass in ambient, post-rock, or similar bands so that we can discuss technique, gear, pedals...all that fun stuff.
I personally love bands like Hammock, This Will Destroy You, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Kyle Bobby Dunn, Stars of the Lid, etc. and have always taken a great deal of influence from their ambient stylings. I treat the bass...
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Here's how it goes:
A song & band are named, and the next song/band posted must match some part of the previous entry.
example:
Black Sabbath - Paranoid
Soundgarden - Black Hole Sun
Post a video if you can find a link, because that's kind of the point of the game, to introduce folks to music they might not otherwise know about.
Also, please be generous with the like button, LOL
Motörhead - Killed by Death
KbD
I realise that 'best' is a loaded word, but you get what you're given!
I just picked up a used Torpedo CAB M and the only 'fridge' it came with is a 910 (Fridge 9), which weirds me out. I'd like something more traditional, though the store has three options to choose from. Typical that I have to buy the industry standard IR and you get the whacky one for free!
Fridge, by Two Notes
Mothership, by Bommel
Big Bang, by Bommel
These can be tried, but my amp is currently at a...
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It's finally time to start an official Sushi Box FX thread on Talkbass! @Sushi Box FX makes amazing little pedals at affordable prices! Let's use this space to talk all things Sushi Box FX. Feel free to ask questions, post pictures and most importantly, have some fun. Don't hesitate tagging @Sushi Box FX for any technical questions you would like to keep public. Otherwise, you can PM him for private matters. Check out Sushi Box FX's current pedal offering at...
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What kind of speakers can I hook up to the first model Behringer v-amp virtual amplification? JBL ?
Hello. Right now, I am looking for a reliable studio/producer bass that will "work" in many different genres but mainly in disco/funk/pop. I found a StingRay from 2006 that I like the sound and feel of. I understand that the bass has active pickups and a 3-band eq which is not what the disco legends from the late 70's played on. Also I have only been playing budget Jazz basses and a high end jazz bass is also very interesting but may of course cost more. My question is if this StingRay is...
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OK, the amazing pics thread is just that....amazing. The photography thread here is impressive as well. I don't want to barge in on their parties at all.
That being said, phone cameras have become pretty impressive lately. As impressive as professional photography equipment? No. That's just silly.
Short version: This is the place to post pics from YOUR phone camera. The pics don't have to be amazing, but that would be cool too. I'll start. These are unedited and not "enhanced" in any way...
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This is perhaps a stupid question, and if so, my apologies. But, regarding the 1-Spot CS-12 Power Brick, can I plug regular 9v pedals into the 18v jacks (Jacks 1 and 2)? Is the brick pushing out 18v from these jacks? Or, are those jacks capable of delivering a maximim of 18v should the pedal actually require that?
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
So, I'm in the market for a new bass right now. The prices across the world are all over the place.
In Australia, I am seeing folks trying to sell their vintage gear for the most absurd prices. $25k for a bass. Then other's massively underpriced.
Seen a few higher end basses of yesteryear chasing a ton. Modulus's for $6000.
I am seeing a ton of solid quality basses selling for nothing. Currently a Musicman Bongo 6 in new condition for $1500
I've seen used Fender Custom Shops sell for...
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Well, that happened to me this week.
I've long enjoyed a blog called Power Line--even used examples from it in a scholarly book I published in 2006 about blogs. Power Line is mostly about politics and law, but they frequently have threads about music and musicians, and I always check those out.
It turns out Buck Dharma (of Blue Oyster Cult) is also a reader of that blog, and there was a thread about his new solo tune...
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Things You Don't See Anymore Part 3
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Precision Bass Split-coil
Leaving this here for any googler that needs it.
For anyone out there wondering whether or not to replace your Player Series P bass pickup… this Lollar sounds incredible. You will 100% notice a difference.
To my ears, this bass now sounds better than any of the 2020s MIA fender P’s I’ve tired.
P.S. The standard wind Lollar reports the natural sound of the bass with good clarity. So do make sure bass is set up well, because you will hear...
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I've tried an awful lot of flat sets in the last couple of years since coming 'home' to flats after years of playing rounds by default. In truth I'm not a full time bassist, having spent the better part of my adulthood more focused on songwriting and really only getting the bass out for recording. A couple of years ago I had my aha moment with the bass and switched both my jazz and P bass to flats. I was digging the Dunlop flats on my Jazz as a more modern, less thumpy flat - until I...
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Oldest daughter is getting the mini strat for bday in August. Will be buying used as it’s infinitely cheaper than new. So I need an amp for her to start with. Looking for something that cannot get very loud as she will eventually crank it. And looking for presets that potentially have a “girly vibe” echos, phasers, fun stuff, etc. to keep her interested. Budget is around $100 ≈ +- $20
My second (bought used) bass when I was a teen in the late '60s was a short-scale Vox Cougar hollow-body. Partially because Vox was the "it" brand then, and also because many '60s bass-players played hollow-body basses. Today I own a few hollow-body basses, (Cougar sold decades ago) and love them for many reasons. I love their visual esthetics, historic reference, the tone/sound they produce, and how they record. Many refer to their sound/tone as "plunky", "woody", and/or "acoustic". (I'm...
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I know people here play all kinds of basses but i havent hurd many people say they play samick basses. myself i play a Samick 33OBG Artist Series 6 string bass.....are there any other samick players out there??
jeff
Hello everybody, I have a very specific speaker problem that I doubt any of you have ever faced, but just try to hear me out. I play bass in a progressive power trio and I primarily play Rickenbacker 4001's. Recently while playing a gig, I made the mistake of loaning my two Ampeg B115E cabs out to the bands we were playing with. As the B115E speakers are known for, not even 5 minutes after the second band started, they blew the speaker in my upper cab which was still stock, the higher...
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So. Recently, on my search for new basses, and after a bit of a fan moment with Kyuss, I've been searching for an Ibanez ATK300, and without being able to find one at a reasonable price, I'd thought I'd look for the next best thing, the pickup. I found this german page with good prices, but I'm not too sure about it's fiability, anyone knows about this page and if it's trustworthy? Any idea of where to get the pup? Thanks!
Hey TalkBass community,
I’m curious to know what everyone’s favorite bass model is and why. I’ve been playing a Fender Precision Bass and love its classic tone and versatility. Recently, I’ve been thinking about trying out a Music Man StingRay for its punchy sound and unique design.
What basses do you prefer? Any specific models you swear by or recommend trying? Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences!
This MJT body has been on my “to do” pile. Why would I want to further relic an MJT body, you ask ? Well, honestly, when I look at it, the aging just doesn’t look authentic. MJT can do amazing work (truly), but now that they are putting out SO MANY bodies, it seems the aging process has been streamlined to where it look old from a distance, but up close it’s easy to see that it’s not authentic.
PLEASE UNDERSTAND: This is in no way a cut at MJT … within their time limits for what they do, I...
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I can't for the life of me name any bad basslines. Sure there are boring ones, but can you name a line that ruins a song or somehow hinders it? And why?
These are just opinions, of course, but maybe we can learn a thing or two by examining what others deem bad!
Today, a teacher, a drummer, told me to emphasize 2 and 4 more while we're playing Autumn Leaves. We're copping the Miles recording with the riff intro. It's slowish at about 105 bpm. My regular teacher made a similar comment a few months ago and suggested that I set the metronome on 2 & 4 and play a melody against it. I did that and I agree, it does swing better. I also started encorporating a lot more hammer-ons, and pull-offs emphasizing 2 & 4 and I also agree that it seems to swing...
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With the recent forum reboot, I have found that I approach the forum a little differently. Before, there was a top-10 front page with the most popular posts from the last 24 hours, there was New Posts and a couple of other convenient go-to links. We sort of still have all those, but they're different.
Now that everyone has kind of settled in to the new format, how are you approaching TalkBass? How does it differ from the way you used to surf the site?
Does anyone have experience with Dimarzio Relentless P/J set? I heard them online. They sound great from the clips but, I don’t see a huge buzz about them. Anyone have them? If so what’s your experience?
Thanks!!!!
So, I am just a hobby player these days. I mostly play at home and socialise at Open Mics, Blues Jams etc. Occasional fill-in for local bands.
I dress fairly bright and my gigging bass is a Mononeon bass, Mono cable and a Trace Elliot Elf Combo with a Fluro Yellow Grill.
Out of blue, I got a Facebook message to join a Folk Singer as a duo for an Open Mic she was hosting.
I had a free weekend so said sure and could use a night out.
I checked her profile afterwards and she's a yoga...
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They've been around forever but seems they never really caught on, on paper they look like best of both worlds. Gonna try them for the first time on my jazz bass and see what they’re like. I use TI flats on my P and thought I’d try these for my jazz bass. Anybody here use them? thanks
Hi. Can anyone tell me why Genz has a different Speakon pin setup, compared to any other amp that will just plug in using a regular Speakon cable connector? Thanks in advance. Joe.
Curious on everyone's thoughts. This is wide open, all genres. No wrong answers (obviously)
If you can't think of one. Name 3 in no order.
I know this topic has been beaten to death, but I am in the process of reverse-engineering the schematic to the old 46745 Haz Labs preamps used in Spector basses back in the day.
I don't have an original unit on hand, so I've been circuit-tracing via high-res photos of circuit boards that were posted online. At this time, I think I have a valid schematic. I've also located a NOS (new old stock) source of the original LF442CN JFET opamps and bought a few dozen units so I can do test...
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Hey guys I am starting a U.S. Peavey Club here at Talk Bass,please let me know if you are interested.Thanks Joe
I’ve never had a Stingray, but test drove a couple back in the 1980’s. I always felt they were big and clunky and expensive back then and never got one. I was playing blues and a Fender Jazz seemed a much more suitable choice at the time.
However I always was quite impressed with the big sound Tony Levin used to get when playing his Stingray with Peter Gabriel, so...
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Wondering if there’s a way to approximate the age of this old Juzek I just purchased. There’s a repair label on it from 1946, so it’s older than that obviously lol—just by how much? Sounds HUGE pizz and arco, but definitely needs a tune up. Any ideas? TIA
So I’ve watched some reviews, read some threads, but I can’t find a good answer on it so that’s why I stared a new thread.
I am playing in a 2 hardcore bands - pretty low tunings. So I got a preamp and I had Hartke 3500 - a very nice tone, very nice build, but this head weights 15kg! The flight case on it made it even heavier. True - I could probably drive with a car over it and it will work and look perfectly, but this is everything but portable. So I decided to sell it and I did.
I...
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Just received my 6-string short scale from Swan Custom Basses! It's phenomenal in every way! just have to get used to 16.5mm string spacing now!
I’m looking to buy my first bass. I just sold a few guitars and thought about jumping in to fender custom shop but think I’ll dial back and go with an ultra (I know it’s a lot for a starter but I have the funds and know if it’s nicer I’ll play more).
As I look more closely at ultras I’m now stumped between the Jazz and Precision versions. Can someone educate me on what the difference between the two ultra versions are? Only looking for a 4-string.
I have an amazing Bruce Thomas Profile bass. It’s a P bass copy but lightweight, slimmer neck and with an ebony fretboard. Acoustically it sounds perfect with Labella Deep Talkin’ flats on. The stock pickup is very lively but I’d like to replace it with something that lets the natural tone of the bass shine through. What is good for that, Lindy Fralin?
After completing my last build, the Sirena Pistolera, the universe had aligned itself in such a way that it had become clear to me that I should perhaps take this build up another rung on the ladder of luthiery. It was the middle of COVID and the advertising place where I worked had basically closed it's doors for good. For a long time prior, Bruce had been encouraging me to take some of my designs past the prototyping stage and into the realm of production. A space opened up across...
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No affiliation here, but I've had my eyes on these since they first went into development. They're finally available now for $299AUD with free shipping to many countries, including the US and Canada.
It appears to be a faithful replica of the Moogerfooger MF-101, but with the addition of a true bypass circuit and a Level Control, which I think is a great improvement. I honestly was not a fan of the Moogerfooger pre. They also added two internal trim pots for Sensitivity Control and...
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I figured it was time to start a Genzler club for all of us on here who are rocking these excellent amps and cabs made by our own Talkbasser, and all around great guy, Jeff Genzler.
If you would like to discuss your Genzler gear, post a picture of your gear, and I'll give you a number.
FYI I'm giving myself #2, and reserving the #1 spot for Jeff!
Club Roster:
1 - Jeff Genzler
2 - Discount Saint
3 - revroy
4 - MichaelOz
5 - Hotblack
6 - davel66...
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Most bassists I know play either near the bridge or somewhere in the region of the pickups (usually with the thumb on the neck pickup)...
The last few months though I noticed that when I play with fingers I'm playing right where the fretboard starts. Not as easy to control as the other two positions but I love the sound. A very woody, bassy sound with less clarity. Doesn't work for all genres but still, I like it.
Anyone else do this too?
Lovely folks of talkbass, I have a short tale for you.
I feel so unbelievably dumb. Last week, I noticed a large increase in what I guess can be described string noise or like a clanking sound.
So over the next day or so after I noticed this, I spent hours resetting up my bass… I even tried a different set of strings that I had laying around. And the clanking and whatever other string noise I was hearing was not going away. I had the string height so ridiculously high and still was hearing...
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I should be out getting a long walk and trying to be healthy, but it's still 104° or so out there. Watcha got?
Nothing else even comes close for deadening flats. Eucerin Aquaphor does OK at it, but it's only OK. And forget the other medicated formulas. Plain white Eucerin cream is the ticket for making your new flats thumpy quickly. Store brand substitutes are fine as well, but some can be runnier than others.
Takes a couple overnight applications and wipedowns to really work, but the first application takes care of the worst of the zing while the second makes them sound like they've been played...
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I feel like I worded it wrong and probably should of said it differently. I have gotten a bit of feedback. I am not trying to start any crap. I really just want to know what people think. I haven't really had much discussion with people able bass since I live in a small town where (most) people don't really enjoy the music I listen to, or if they do they don't play bass. I have had thoughts and ideas and questions that's I've been eager to get out and I apologize if I worded them wrong. I...
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So I am in the market for a new bass pretty soon. I am looking to spend around 1500, and I have narrowed it down to Sadowsky Metroline 5, Warwick 5, MTD Kingston 5, or build a Warmoth (probably gecko). Fretted or fretless is going to be my last main criteria that I am still juggling. I am coming from a Squier CV 70's that I hot-rodded. It really plays like a dream for the money lol. Anyway, I am wondering if building a Warmoth will really net me an instrument on par or better than the mass...
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First rule of Gordo Club: You must love Mike Gordon, the man, the tone. Share the groove.
Please...Phish bashers, etc need not apply nor post. You don't want rabid Gordo Clubbers reporting all the posts you make in this thread.
So.......share your pics, video links, experiences, gear you have in common with Mike, your wishlist, your settings on your current Mike gear, shows you are going to, or have been to, etc.....no limits, so long as it is about GORDO.
Here is an excellent source...
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Hey TB, need some help. Bought a 20 year old Schecter this week. Fantastic bass, looks like it's barely been used. Played nice when I got it home but I wanted the action a bit lower so I went to tighten the truss rod. I've successfully adjusted a neck probably 1000 times on at least 50 instruments over the past 25 years, and today's issue is new to me. As I went to tighten the rod I noticed it gave zero resistance, in either direction. Like the rod itself wasn't doing anything. I decided to...
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I’m considering getting a fretless J with a rosewood board. Given rosewood is a softer wood, how concerned should I be about wearing down the board if I have rounds on it?
Are we talking damage within months or years, if you play an hour a day with a light touch?
From Craigslist, I just spent $50 on this cute, tiny, 26 inch scale, Glarry bass guitar. New these miniature instruments sell for only around $90-100 USD, making them the cheapest new bass I’ve ever heard of.
My thought when buying it was to do another piccolo bass conversion, another even smaller ax up in the guitar octave again. But first I wanted to get a better bass sound out of it if I could without spending many semoleons on it, since I plan to pith and piccolo it right...
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Building a Jazz **Bass. I will likely take the Aguilar 4J-HC pickup set currently in my Squier CV70's Jazz for the new build, and backfill the CV70's with new pickups. When you're considering pickups, does your choice of "favorite" pickups change between a normal jazz and a jazz with the 70's bridge position? Explain your thinking either way.
Optional bonus question: CV70's body is soft maple, not alder. Any change in choice due to that?
Thanks in advance for any comments!**
Does anybody know anything about the Phil Jones Bass Double Four Plus, I could not find anything on the Phil Jones site but they are being sold in Japan:
Gear | Reverb
and here is a video from YouTube:
And also found this info:
Double Four Plus | PHIL JONES BASS
So I'm wondering if this is just being sold in Japan!!!!
so I have been gigging with pedalboard straight to di for years now and it has been fine.
However I have recently gotten to playing bigger shows and this past sunday, after a linecheck where the iem mix sounded great as soon as the foh got switched on in front of 6K people i was completely lost and could barely make out what I was playing
I've had a conversation with our engineer (does foh and monitor mixes) and we'll try to do better but he says with certain stages that might just happen...
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I've been gigging for about 30 years. I cut my teeth as a super young guy in an oldies band playing doo wop and Motown to upstate NY audiences who danced and clapped and smoked their butts off.
While Boston audiences were more reserved in the oughties and tens, still lots of clapping and dancing.
I've been living in North Carolina for over 8 years. Metro Charlotte. Banking, not that different from Boston.
Lately I've noticed that audiences are going stepford. No clapping. No...
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On a recent trip to Tokyo, I was fortunate to pick up this 2024 model Atelier Z M265 bass. I think brands like Atelier Z and Moon are severely slept on in the western world apart from 'those who know'... But I know thats partially due to limited distribution worldwide too.
I've owned it all - everything from Squier to Sadowsky, Fodera, F Bass etc...and this is my favourite jazz bass I've ever owned. Action can get incredibly low due to the crazy good fretwork. They've added a passive tone...
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Well,
I think it's time to found a Talkbass Club for this amazing amps & accessories for bass made in Italy.
GR Bass as you know it's an Italian company that builds great amps and cabs. Also, they have expanded their product line in accessories such as: in ear headphones, pedals, preamps, cables, bags, ...
GRBass – Pure Sound
So, I think it's right to put the #1 membership to the user @GR Bass Staff
I'll take the number #2
To become a member the rules are simple: shoot...
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Well, lets see if we can start this without all the trouble that has plagued other threads about this.
So before you spam or troll or whatever, please read below.
I'll start with this post from Mr.Roger Sadowsky himself:
Regarding the "Sadowsky basses are just parts basses" debates that continue to go on here, here is an explanation, from Roger himself:
Originally Posted by Sadowsky said:It's been a while since I posted this. It also addresses the Fender vs Originality questions. Here it is again for Mark and any...Click to expand...
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...and word plays. I love them. Yes, they're usually cheesy. Fine by me. I think they are a great way to keep things light. I use them all the time (when appropriate).
Share some and when you have used them. I'm no so interested in famous ones by comedians.....but really there are no rules.
Last night I was helping my kids with some crafts using clear tape. My wife came up and started chatting with us while we were working. I told her "Be careful what you say. I'm taping this whole...
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I recently bought a 2001 Peavey Millennium Plus and I’m having an issue getting the neck straight. When I first purchased it the neck was perfect until I changed the strings…Now it’s all sorts of jacked up. I put the original strings back on it and I’m still not having any luck. I’ve watched a few YouTube videos of people bending the crap out of the neck without strings and all sorts of stuff. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
The only way I've ever gotten the A string to go all the way to the bottom of a vintage-style Fender tuning post is by not cutting the string at all and thus ending up with around 5 or 6 winds around the post. When I cut the string to get the "proper" 2-3 winds that most players recommend, the string always ends up somewhere around the middle of the post, despite installing the A string the excact same way as the other 3. I insert the string down into the center hole of the post, bend it...
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Greetings, everyone. I've always worked on my own instruments. Growing up way out in the country with no money basically made that a mandatory skill. About a year ago I started getting more serious about it and have been finding old, neglected instruments to restore. Recently I purchased an old Warwick that was much worse for the wear than I expected. The frets are probably toast and it has no truss rod installed. The bass is from 1990 when Warwick was still using a removable truss rod. I...
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Having a 2x10 for a while I just added a 1x12 same manufacture thinking I would trade off some tone for portability. After playing both back and forth I have to say the difference is much more than I thought it would be. The 1x12 sounds good and seems like it would fit nice in a band mix but the bottom end is lacking in comparison, low mids are real punchy but on the lower E string notes that soft bottom isn’t there. Could be the break in factor but I don’t think so. Would like to hear from...
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I'm a complete beginner to double bass coming from bass guitar. I found a school where I can take private lessons after work. My assigned instructor teaches Rabbath technique and is a classical musician.
I watched a few videos and found articles and old TB posts about Rabbath and have the following questions:
1) Does it matter if one starts with a focus on classical or jazz in the very beginning? I'm open to classical but expect to play jazz more frequently.
2) To my inexperienced eyes...
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Hi everyone!
I've owned a Harley Benton PB-20 for a while and it's an OK bass, but it has an awful thick neck. Some months ago I happened to grab a 2nd hand Samick neck (from sometime in the '90s) which was sorta' "compatible", with minimal relocation of the bridge (backwards, the Samick neck shortened scale length). The neck profile is SLIM, as in Ibby Soundgear slim (19mm @. fret 1). The bass got a lot of new life and sounds and plays amazing now.
Still I had always drooled over Squier's...
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What basses out there have the best record for sounding amazing straight di or just plugged into an amp without a bunch of eq?
I've recorded several, but even basses of the same type can sound so different.
My current bass needs a hefty cut at 250hz to not be pure mud no matter what amp or monitors I use. Even with brand new steel strings , it's dark.
I can eq it to sound very good, but as an example, I have to use the bright switch on my amp to make it even sound even, plus additional...
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Iconic Los Angeles recording studio the Record Plant to close its doors after more than 50 years of rich rock and metal historyRecord Plant in LA has hosted Guns N' Roses, Black Sabbath, Nine Inch Nails, Fleetwood Mac and many otherswww.loudersound.com
Time for a Chowny and Retrovibe by Chowny bass club! I guess there are more people now with these basses so please post yours. Honored to start it based on @B-Mac 's suggestion. Chowny Bass | Official Home of Chowny Bass Guitars
If you are looking to learn the difference between Chowny and Retrovibe, click here.
I'll take #1. Let me know if you need a number!
Members:
1 (Founder) Beefpie84
2 B-Mac - Volante
3 Bgrant570
4 4$$
5 JohandeJong
6 Alan...
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I've just seen these beautiful basses on Facebook, anyone knows them?
https://www.tedguitars.fr/copie-de-guitares-basses
Boutique | Ted Guitars | Guitares en aluminiumDans la boutique en ligne Ted Guitars, vous trouverez les modèles de guitares en aluminium Bauxite et Saphir. Vous trouverez aussi des accessoires tels que des sangles de guitare en liège, en chanvre et en pneu reconditionné, des étuis de guitare, des stands de guitare, ainsi que des tee-shirts...www.tedguitars.fr
Welcome to the greatest and most exclusive bass club on Talkbass since the Rock Stars Who Use Behringer Amps Club! This is a place to post pics, swap tonal secrets, and discuss the different tones of the greatest low-power bass amps known to man...the Ampeg Portaflexes.
The only qualifications for joining is you must own an Ampeg Fliptop and have a pic you can post so we can ooh and aah over it. Optionally, please tell us a little of the history of your amp(s), any mods you've made...
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I just finished modifiying a bronco bridge to have four saddles. I found a 5 string bridge on aliexpress that had 17mm saddles perfect fit for bronco bridge fitting. I used a ⅛ center drill and my drill press ,10 min job
Going to see my favorite band in september. Id like to have them autograph one of my basses. The problem is im worried that the finish on my bass might not hold the ink? So i guess my question is has anyone had a bass autographed and what type of marker should i use that wont eventually smudge or disappear. Thanks
Before the new forum software, the header of each post contained a time stamp. Depending upon when the post was made and when it was fetched to be read, the stamp was of a form that was either relative (if recent) or absolute (if distant). For example,
* March 12, 2023
* Wednesday at 3:01 PM
* Yesterday at 7:23 AM
* A moment ago
Now with the new forum software, post headers no longer have time stamps. So someone reading a post or a thread of posts cannot know their...
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Do you have a dedicated dirt pedal, or do you get dirt through Gain knobs on other stuff?
I'm just looking to add a little grit but I can't find the sweet spot between "too much" and "too little".
Now, I know using a 4x10 and 1x15 cabs is frowned upon by many and I also know the reasons why........ so I was interested to read this interview with John Paul Jones recently.
You tell JPJ that he's wrong!
What basses are you playing?
“I've got my good ol' Manson 4-string, plus a 10-string and some 12-strings he's made for me. The 10-string is in octave courses, tuned EADGC, and the 12-string is BEADGC. Those go through an SWR SM-900 with 4x10 and 1x15...
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I didn't know that there were security concerns with the earlier version. It's seemed quite stable from my perspective as a user. Data breaches abound. But they did not happen with this site since I joined nearly 15 years ago. The membership activity in the forum discussions and classifieds seems to have tapered off since you've made this transition. If I'm imagining things, then I'll stand corrected. But it does appear to be the case and I hope you anticipated this possible outcome. It's...
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Welcome to the Stingray Special club! This will be self serve with no numbers, just post a pic of your baby and you’re in. Bonus points for a pic of your bass in a unique location. (Fire pit at the hotel let me get the neck even more roasted. Kidding, less heat than a hot car.)
UPDATE:
Future Impact now available!! See here:
Future Impact I. http://pandamidi.com/bass-guitar-synth/
Future Impact order page
and here:
Future Impact https://www.facebook.com/futureimpact1/
download of all the software/documentation:
support http://pandamidi.com/support/
demo video:
and soundclips:
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I was wondering if anyone actually checks if the truss rod is functional/working before making the purchase of a bass. If the neck is straight but the rod is maxed out, is that something to be concerned about? Thanks in advance!
Yesterday I received delivery on a Squier Paranormal Rascal Bass. When Fender introduced their 3 lipstick pickup Rascal bass version I was very interested but never had a chance to see one before they vanished from the marketplace.
When I first saw the Squier Paranormal version I was again interested but still never saw one locally that I could try. Yes, I'm a try before I buy guy. However I decided I wanted one but reviews that mentioned they were fairly heavy so I put it out of my mind...
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Over time I am becoming both more at ease and more efficient in navigating the new TalkBass, but as part of that process I am noticing patterns that have me worried: (1) I am seeing a lot fewer new threads in "Basses" on both the BG and DB sides (the BG side barely records enough new threads in a day to get onto a second page); it seems like we have all but achieved stasis. (2) a lot of the more active threads like Gretsch Owners Club, Acoustic Bass Fetish Club, and...
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I had to get a new phone this weekend because my old one, which I was perfectly happy with, ran on Android 10 and I need some apps for work which only run on Android 11 and later. After setting up my new phone, I went to plug in my earphones and ... there's no jack to plug them in .
I recently played an event that lasted about 70 mins. My fingers on my left hand started cramping up. 20 years ago I could play with no problems, but as I have gotten older I realize I need to warm up my finders and hands
What's your warming up routine / exercises? How long before the show?
There were approximately 100 million military personnel serving in WWII, both Allied and Axis. About 16 million of these were American.
Fewer than 1% remain alive. That's about 80,000 Americans and something like 500,000 total, worldwide.
This chart shows projection of how many are expected to remain in the coming years.
You can't tell from this picture, but that cockroach is animated. It runs in a loop, jumping in circles.
I suggest that, to prevent the degradation of enjoyment of TalkBass, animated avatars be turned off, prohibited, or at the very least, officially discouraged.
I would consider flagging this post and poster as a troll that diminishes TalkBass.
What do you think?
Hello all,
This thread could go in a few places but I thought I'd ask it here.
I currently have a Warwick Gnome 300W head and am investigating options for an upgrade in rig. I'm reasonably new to playing and now find myself wanting more EQ options rather than just Bass, Mid, Treble. I play with some mates for funsies and it's all getting quite muddy. I think we all need some EQing...anyway, for my part I want to upgrade in some way, probably a new amp with more options.
The question:
What...
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Here we go again. So I have been playing reggae rocksteady and Ska on and off since the mid 90's. I often opted for a jazz bass, or a short scale. I currently play a cv jag with some novak pups (pb90 neck, and an h22 in the bridge. I use labella flats. I run alot of effects with my current project which is more akin to the stuff on the first dub trio record and laswell's sacred system albums. Stu Brooks and Laswell are masterful at not only creating amazingly engaging tones but also pushing...
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I'm considering upgrading the speaker in my SVT-15E for more power handling and a neodymium magnet to lighten it up. I'm choosing between the Eminence Kappalite 3015 and the CannaBass. I will say I like whatever is in there now (haven't checked to see if it is the stock speaker).
Got a GK 1001 RB II head and Neo 4x10 cab for $800 cash from a local shop a few months ago. Was rocking the Squire CV 60s Pbass, MIM Fender Jazz, and Epiphone 64’ reissue Thunderbird. All flat EQ and nothing past 3 and a half on the amp volume. She complimented my playing but was not happy about things in the house shaking including the dishes. So for now on I am stuck with my 40 watt Ampeg combo for home use. As I type this, I am sipping beer outside. lol
For everyone out there who has, had, or plans to have more than one bass... Why?
What do / will you / have you done with them?
Do you want them to sound the same or different?
I saw that @BigDBass passed away. I didn't know him well but we did share a love of pink and swapped a fair amount of gear.
Hope you are at peace.
Daniel Lichter Obituary 2024 - Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home & Cremation ServicesView Daniel Lichter's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.www.palosgaidasfh.com
My second entry in the 2024 Summer Build Off.
Nivå (sounds like Tivo) in Norwegian means level, or flat. Like the fingerboard on a fretless bass. This is a bit of a redo: Last summer I built my first 34" scale fretless bass. It had a solid northern ash body, pau ferro fingerboard, Nordstrand Zen Blade pickups, and was tricked out with a John East 3-band preamp. It played and sounded pretty good, but...the body was a bit chunky and quite heavy, the neck, a shade to thick for my taste...
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Saw this for the first time today. Anyone have any knowledge/experience with these?
Bonus top jacks. Pultec EQP-1A
Lowrider – ZeroFive Audio
Ok. I guess I’ll do this even though I usually feel like I’m just doing things I learned from everyone else on here.
This thread is going to be in the spirit of @Andii Syckz and the right @reverendrally (where are you reverend? I enjoyed your threads.) and be more a record of stuff, probably mostly for me.
There will be some new stuff and some done stuff. Some repairs and some building and probably some miscellaneous woodworking. Even some non-bass instruments! :eek...
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I am in a 5 piece band and the only people putting real work are me, the drummer and the lead guitarist. The vocalist is nowhere to be found and hasnt written anything but still has wants. And the other guitarist kinda sucks but again has alot of wants. What should i do? Should we look for other people? Should i try to sing as i have the most experience besides the vocalist? I am telling them that democracy doesnt work but only the lead gets it.
HELP...
I don't know the details, just received this from a friend:
RIP Tom Fowler (Zappa/Ray Charles Bassist)
What a terrific musician. Not only worked with Frank Zappa and Ray Charles, but also with Banned From Utopia and Fowler Brothers/Air Pocket.
Hi I was wondering if anybody has any experience with this. Does a 70’ reposition of the jazz pickup in a P/J configuration kill the hum with non-canceling jazz pick ups.
Or does anyone know a way around this problem. I hate hum-canceling pickups because, you lose tone. So I’m trying to figure out a trick or tip to alleviate this problem.
Thanks!!!
This project came about after happening across a prototype VHT all tube bass amp. I posted a thread on it. Long story short, sounded fantastic, but just wasn't powerful enough for my needs.
I set out to try and capture it's sound and make it louder. The original amp was definitely a test mule as it was very much modified from the original layout. I did take it a bit further by tweaking a few things to suit me. This would be my starting point, duplicating the preamp and adding an ICEpower...
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Hi,
I have Peavey Grind 6 string. Which strings are recommended and LONG ENOUGH for the 35" scale and string through body in addition?
Any strings that you know do NOT fit?
Thanx
Hi guys, am a happy owner of a Super redhead (I guess Fender era) and after 20 years of stop, I am on the bass again.
The problem is that my rock band is pretty noisy, and the only way I have to be heard is to push both the combo and a 15 coned active Behringer speaker, 1000 watt, from the combo line out. The result is nowhere near a good volume and a defined sound. I think my band is pretty noisy and, starting with the drummer who sets the volume, there is no way to go down in volume and...
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While looking through the statistics, one thing I think that require adjustment is his rating for change of direction which is a bit low at an 88. In addition the pursuit rating (85) as well as his man-to-man coverage score (80) may need to be adjusted, too. My concern is that Madden 24 coins does not consider Fitzpatrick as a top 10 safety, and has less to do with the Madden 24 score.
Another player that didn't make it among the top 10 players in his positiondespite being widely...
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Another post had me thinking, what is the most perfect bass performance in your opinion, obviously for your taste and interests?
Whether recorded or live.
Reggie Richards on Why I Sing The Blues just hits all the notes for me. The tone, note selection, the solo. It's everything I would want as a bassist.
Notable mentions for me;
Steve Harris - Iron - Maiden - Powerslave
Gary Unwin (I think) - Boney M - Sunny
Mononeon - Invisible
Noel Redding - Jimi Hendrix Trio -...
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The technological advancements also meant that FC 24 Coins could offer better match data and could award "Man of the Match" accolades for the first time in the series. These changes were fantastic, but the lack of improvements in the other console releases prevent the game from being ranked any higher.
Although nostalgia does play a part in this pick, it's certainly not the only reason for its inclusion. As would be expected, the game feels very bare-bones today, but the simplistic...
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Edit: I haven't seen a PJB club thread, so this is as good a time as any. I know based on the serial number from my M-500 there aren't millions of us out there, but if anyone wants a number lets do this!
I have been a self described ambassodor for Phil Jones Bass for over a year now. I purchased the M-500 head, 8T cab and 16T cab, sight unseen, sound unheard. I bought it based on reputation from feedback here on TalkBass and to Phil Jones himself, as well as one of his dealers, Gary...
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I've never been one for TB clubs but with the million or so of them floating around, how has IE not already gotten one?
It is a fantastic time to be a pedal junkie, with so many small builders putting out amazing pieces and bigger companies (EHX, MXR, etc) pushing their boundaries and even offering a bunch of bass specific pedals. And yet, even with a world of options available, I find that Taylor's pedals are dominating my pedalboard.
The Xerograph is an amazing 2/4 pole low pass...
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I attempted asking this question on the Misc Forum without much response... And searching turns up way too many different opinions. So, a poll!
My band is flying to Florida to play a weeklong Caribbean cruise in less than a month and I don't know what to do with the bass.
It certainly is too large for the overhead compartment. It certainly is too fragile to mindlessly check at the gate. It certainly is risky assuming that I can carry it to the gate and HOPE that they will carefully put it...
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This was suggested in the P-15 thread a few weeks back and figured we should do it. We can post pictures, reviews, whatever of the many pedals that @Azure Skies has made
Here is a group shot the the ones I have so far:
-P-15 v1.1
-Azure Drive v2
-Sunder v2
-Super Stack
-Broughctave
-Power Stage
-LHPF
-PLL Clone
Anyway, ask, post, enjoy!
I recently noticed something... I seem to be desiring more traditional basses as I get older.
I love both my basses. They're modern-spec, 24-fret, 4-string, beauties that are wonderful to play. My heavily modded LTD is coming with me to the afterlife. Anyway, I sometimes took solos with my old punk band (I played with from 2010- 2012) that took me up to the 22nd fret, which is why I've been all-in on 24-fret basses for over a decade and mostly snubbed traditional Fender-esque basses...
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I'm wondering if there is any practical consensus around this question. I know that it's important to control humidity as best you can for hollow-body instruments, but what about solid-body electric ones?
To put my query in context: I live in Wisconsin, where summers tend to get a bit muggy, and I play most of my summer gigs outside. I don't like using AC if I can avoid it, and don't even have any kind of whole-house AC option, just window units in a few rooms. I tend to leave my...
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Need a new neck for this Jazz bass.
Budget is $500
Features Must Include:
- Good for down tuning. Perhaps even BEAD
- Rosewood fretboard
- Jazz Nut
- Slim profile
- Decent tuners
Would love to hear your thoughts!
I there is money leftover it will go towards new pickups.
I don't usually name my instruments, but didn't know how to title this and liked this name for this build. This will be a partial build with an Allen Eden neck and a scratch body. The goals of the build are to have a versatile sounding bass in a medium scale (32") with a long horn and accentuating the natural beauty of wood.
With walnut, cherry and maple being utilized to make the body, the natural colors will be the star of the show. My plan is to get my first experience with Tru Oil on...
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Had this in Texas Bassists UNITE! but I figured we shouldn't hijack that thread anymore. Mods, if this is the wrong place for this, please let me know.
If yer a Texan and if you rock the four banger (or five, or six, or even sixteen! ) this is the place for you. All you have to do is PM me for a number.
MEMBERS:
1- mjolnir
2- Stu L.
3- funkybassplayer
4- jrwilson10a
5- wazzel
6- lennyonbass
7- JJBACOOMBA
8- jrduer
9- david meissner
10- McHaven
11- Valerus
12- tbone0813
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I have notice several folks on here have said that they have joined the Dingwall Club, but I have failed to find an thread stating there was a Dingwall Club, now I may be wrong in presuming that there is not one, if not, then lets start one! If there is one, please point me in the right direction!
Randy
I’M NOT SELLING THIS.. JUST POSTING THE LINK.
They were announced about 1 year back and are finally releasing them.
Having experienced SUHR Jazz Basses I can only imagine this P Bass as being an amazing instrument.
Suhr Classic P Bass - 3 Tone Burst - Eddie's Guitars
I like what Lynn Hannings has to say below about the amount of hair used for a bass bow rehair:
***Advice for the Bow Rehairer
When a musician asks that I “load it up,” I assume that they want a big, clear tone with hair that will last for as long as possible. This I will achieve for them not by overloading, but by installing a modest amount of the finest quality hair and a quick lesson on rosin choice, rosin application techniques, and a reminder to regularly remove excess...***
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I went down a Crabby Appleton gopher hole tonight and found this beauty from The Millenium. Great bass in the front which begs the question.....what are you favorite bass in the front examples?
Well I've gone and done it again, another ACG!
It's no secret I'm a huge fan of @skelf's work, and I'm happy to call him a friend, so I guess it's no surprise that when I fancied another bass, it would of course be an ACG.
I haven't had a 4 string for a while, and I've never had a super fancy one, so here we go!
This is a Salace SC E Type 4 string.
It's...
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While I tend to use neutral pronouns or tag/mention a person online, others may appreciate being referred to by a specific set of pronouns.
• per, perse, pers
• e, em, eir
I want to note that there are far too many out there and we need to stick to these old, previously established forms outside of specific communities. (Never mind that I use "x" all over and have long before finding these because it's cool and I'm straightedge. Lol)
I also want to reiterate that a singular form of...
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I figured I'd start it off for the man who had twins.
Cont'. from here:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f36/source-audio-sourcerers-society-s-s-s-pt-2-a-928171/
Ok, guys, this is as black as I am going to go. I posted this a couple of months ago after adding an Omega bridge, one ply pickguard, screws, control plate, knobs, Schaller tuners, strap knobs, string tree, headstock vinyl and DR black beauty strings. I took some heat about the nut and white position markers, so here it is with a spray painted nut and adhesive black position markers. It's as black as I am going to go. So if you want to tell me about graphite necks and ebony fingerboard...
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Hey people,
This is a pic of an old HS classmate, who raved about this bass at our last reunion - but I can't remember who makes it.
Maybe he'll see this pic (reached out but we're only connected on social media) or maybe someone knows.
The pic is public so no harm there.
Recently bought a bass. It came with undisclosed issues. I can't actully prove that because the description is now missing from the ad. Seller of cpirse knew nothing of the additional issues and so I'm kinda stuck. I can fix much of it myself. Some will require a luthier. When I spend near to 2k on a bass, I would expect that ALL issues would be disclosed. Silly me.
I'm going to be playing in a band that will do some modern country music and I was wondering about five string use in this genre.
Can anyone provide some specific examples where the five notes on the low B string are used?
I have a Fender Precision V, so I'll be able to cover this, but I was just curious as to whether I already knew some songs that used the B string.
I searched, but can't seem to find a club for those of us who use and love the Fender Rumble series of amps. Any interest?
I've been playing at home with my Rumble 30 since late January and it seems to me like this amp puts out a good share for being so small! Originally I was looking at the Rumble 15 but went with the 30 because of the extra input jack, more wattage, and I read online reviews which said the 30 would be good enough to play with a band in a small venue even versus the 15...
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I want to get rid of the statement (link?) "Select Showcase Achievement" from underneath my name and avatar. I've looked everywhere I can think of in Preferences and Account options. I would prefer to show nothing at all there. (Actually, I liked it better when one's location was always visible under their avatar without having to pull it up.)
As a secondary question, I see that 'Change Name' is now an option; if I change my name, will I keep my followers and all my 'likes'? Or more...
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I'm not sure if this is allowed by the rules, so please delete if not allowed.
In 2008 I foolishly sold my 1990 F-Bass BN-4 and have regretted it since. It was passed around here a lot and was really worn, alder body, five piece neck, passive with a VVT knob setup. I'd be interested in buying it back if the current owner is willing to sell it. Other talkbassers who have owned it include Quadzilla, and TimBosby. I sold it to Empire Elite, and he sold it again after that. Which is where my...
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Picked up the Ashdown combo today to replace my old GK200MB, which I can’t locate as it’s hiding somewhere in the storeroom lol.
This a nice sounding combo in a nifty package. Has warmth with a decently taut bottom end, for a practice combo. Guess it’s loud enough for small to medium small gigs.
The 5 band EQ is good, works fine with my various basses. Did not like the shape function as it not a scoop but it boosts the mids and highs.
I did try Laney and Ampeg combos but they tend to have...
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In general, most soundmen I work with run a DI before the amp, bypassing the built in DI.
However, I do have the occasional soundman that'll take the DI directly off the head.
Is there a quality issue with the built in DI? Or is this mostly about bass players messing with the gain/EQ and that messing with FOH?
Well, just signed up for a Sweetwater card and got approved for a decent limit and 48 months 0% finance charges.
Tired of trying to find a band to play in with no PA for practice or to play out anywhere. Figured I ain’t getting any younger and time is flying. Anyways, enough of the back story.
I was looking at this PA and it seems everything I read about it is really positive. Will also need a mixer. With the price of the PA, might need to go more a value route. Figured I post here...
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Hi,
Bass and recording noob here.. so, sorry for the simple questions.
I am using Moises to learn songs and how to play bass.
I would like to SEE Moises while playing and record the output of Moises (non bass tracks) and my bass to hear how I am progressing.
How do I do that?
Seems to me a single input DI like iRig would not work, but I need something that has at least 2 inputs, like Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, maybe?
Can I have the output of Moises as an input into the 2i2 or other options...
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Anyone know how to write a message here on TB using an Amazon Fire Stick?
The old TB it was easy, now can not figure out how.*
- I am not using it, @5StringBlues needs help and can not message anymore. Only post in hieroglyphs.
HELP!
Hi,
I'm looking at using my Phil Jones double four for busking, but I need a battery to do so. Does anyone have any experience with this?
Thanks!
It's time to get a new amp because my amp died.
I grew up playing through a Fender Dual Showman Reverb (all tube) amplifier. Used it exclusively for many years. Never thought twice about it sounding anything but great. This was a long time ago.
Got away from playing for some time and when I started back up, since I no longer had my Showman, I tried out (purchased) different amps that were used for home use only. I had retired from playing out with others.
Of course, not...
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Like the title suggests, I want to see pictures of small tight boards. I own a pedaltrain junior and find it large to move around but I do anyway because I use everything in it for my sabbath tribute gig and some synth rap stuff I'm starting.
However for my punkska band its overkill. Im planning on getting or building a second board and I don't plan on using much more than 3 effects (at most) and for very little of the songs covered. Overdrive that can double as mild distortion, envelope...
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I still have my first bass from the 80’s, a JB Player p-bass, with a great neck and quite decent tone. Since then, I have acquired two more, both at under $100. While many have disparaged JB Player basses (yes, even here on TalkBass), maybe I’ve just gotten lucky, or I’m easily pleased.
So when a nice looking JB Player came up for sale on evilbay, I put in a restrained bid…and won! I list the price at the end of my longish write-up, if you want to skip to there.
Advertised...
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Looks like the G6 got a bass counterpart! I dig it. No parallel processing tho'. Not that I mind that much about it nor really think I'd need that in real life (moreso being that emulations in Zoom's bass units do have a blend control whenever relevant). Still, has lots of functionality that I liked from previous models but weren't all together in a single unit: DI out, audio interface, external card support for non volatile looper samples, Bluetooth control with your phone (with additional...
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Hi!
I'm looking for suggestions - my favorite speaker cab was an Eden 4x10 which became impractical for the gigs I was playing and where I lived, so I got an Eden 2x10 that I absolutely love, paired with an Eden WT-600.
Since then, I've had to get surgery due to a ruptured disc so the (what is it, 70 pounds?) 2x10 is living in my basement and I have been using a Markbass Traveler 102P.
The Markbass cab is fine, but it doesn't quite capture the sound I miss from my Eden cab, but I can lift...
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Hello all, I have recently been reading a lot of posts about string tension. When restringing I always tune up to what feels like the highest octave I can. If I tune my strings done an octave would that help with string tension. Or is string tension something I really don't need to worry about
It's been 4 1/2 years since I originally posted this thread and I thought it was time for a quick update regarding Alejandra and her sisters in The Warning (the rock power trio comprised of three sisters from Monterrey, Mexico).
Since November 2018, the band signed to Lava/Republic records in 2020, released their major label debut album "Error" last year, have toured extensively in South America and North America and are scheduled to play dates in Europe for the first time this Summer...
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Guys let's talk a bit about this legendary bass: The Ibanez 2609B Black Eagle.
I got a question, since Ibanez Black Eagle bass are too expansive and rare, wich bass is visually or sonically closest to that one?
And... I don't have answer, that's why I post this thread!
Any answers are welcome, thanks to have read (and maybe answered?)
Please restore the "smart ass" emoticon, the green "smiling cheshire cat" one.
Or are we not supposed to have a little fun around here anymore?
(lemme guess, some karen got butthurt and complained?) (inserted substitute fun emocon )
So Anyway, I use some earbuds when I listen to music on my android phone at the Y. As I'm listening and put some slight pressure on the Tragus of my ear to the earbuds, I finally get a full response and can hear the bass line.
The earbuds I use are from Amazon and aren't that expensive. They use a wire to the ear jack of my phone.
Does anyone have good experience with an earbud/headset system that delivers a good bass response? Or am I destined to treadmilling with my fingers...
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Hi friends!
I'm looking for an original pickup (neck) for FENDER JAZZ BASS 1978,.
Does anyone have one for sale or know who has one?
PLEASE!!!
Lol, was just browsing On Sweetwater , for only $200 they’ll plek your new $7000 bass. Can someone explain to me why a $7000 bass would benefit from a plek job.
With all the interest in BFB cabs, thought this should get started.
Anyone who is an owner or a fan, post away.
Discussions, pics, potential buyers, and looky-loos. All are welcome!
Remember, no pics or it didn't happen.
I'm looking for experience and recommendations.
I'm in need of an inexpensive (read: it's not gonna hurt too much if it gets stolen or someone dumps a beer on it) multi effects pedal. I want something with easy foot switchable effects that I could lend to another bassist without much of a learning curve.
I don't need fancy IO or an XLR output - this will get plugged directly into an amp. Amp models are a nice to have, same as IR's - nice to have, but not needed, same with a built in...
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Hey all - have the hankering for a reverse P, preferably not in a P/J configuration, or even better, a double reverse P
I know about some of the usual suspects in this arena - BC Rich Eagle, Yammie BB's, some older washburns, that random signature jazz with a reverse P in it, and I feel like I am forgetting one or two.
What other models do you know of that fit the bill?
Gracias
Also, *** with the site??
We made it! After wandering the TB wilderness for five parts, like a merry band of adequate low-end troubadours, we are setting down roots in a permanent home. This makes me happy enough to bust into a crazy tappy solo. Which I totally could do. If I chose. I do not so choose.
The original post from 2008:
Adam Bomb said:I was born to play the bass. I was not necessarily born to play it great. After 4 years of playing daily, I can barely handle myself in a Guitar Center. Nine-year-olds school...Click to expand...
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Fresh out of the pack, these strings are an absolute pleasure. So harmonically rich in every sonic dimension they put a smile on my face right away.
GHS released their Round Core Bass Boomers at Summer NAMM 2014, so they are a little over two years old now. Not much has been written on them, until now.
With most roundwounds it's the top end that gets all (or most of) the attention. In his video @Jon Moody states that the top end has a soft glassy sheen. I like that and...
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Thinking of swapping out the current pickups in my 83' P Bass, but I've never seen P Bass pickups with these large magnets before. I've seen other P Bass pups from 83 and they don't look like these. Any help in identifying these pups is appreciated. I attached 2 pics of normal size p bass pups and the old larger magnets pups in my 83' p bass. Thanks!
Recently i saw lefty Hofner Violin Bass from aliexpress for low price. Today i get it. Looks and feels really nice and hard as hell to play cuz it lefty. But righty is hard to play either cuz i am beginner. So its interesting to check does really matter right or left handed you are when you just started.
Does anyone tried study with "lefty mode"? Or "righty mode" when you're lefty? Any results?
Possible reasons: injures, focal dystonia, new neural connections in the brain, just coz I'm an...
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I just made a screen recording of Brian's video.
Has anyone had a similar experience?
I've heard rumors but nothing I can substantiate.
mods, if this is in the wrong spot... feel free to move it. "basses" seemed most appropriate.
EDIT 7/11/24:
groooooove said:okay, I just spoke to brian via instagram:
"Brian confirmed that the matter was resolved to the parties mutual satisfaction, and gave no further comment.Click to expand...
Hi folks. Links embedded in text are very hard to discern when using the default "TalkBass 2024 (Light)" theme. Compare this example:
And the same text when viewed using the "TalkBass 2024 (Dark)" theme:
Accessibility best practice is for links to always be underlined. If that's not possible, the contrast betwen the link colour and surrounding text should be at least 3:1
Source: G183: Using a contrast ratio of 3:1 with surrounding text and providing...
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I recently started taking lessons and my teacher wants me to count beats rather than just feel the beat.
At first I didn't mind this, as the exercises we were working on were pretty simple. But as the lessons get more complex, I find that counting is neutral at best and distracting at worst. I don't feel like counting is helping me keep time, but I'm spending a lot of mental energy and focus doing it, and sometimes it's getting in the way of actually playing melodies.
My teacher has said...
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There are so many of us cat owners on TB. I love my cats - even take one day out of the week to spoil and love on 'em - Caturday, of course.
I also love taking pictures of my silly little companions. They do everything together, from playing to fighting, to eating and sleeping.
Got pics? Let's share our feline friends with the rest of TBOT.
OATMEAL (2 years old)
(RE)GINA (1 yr old)
The two together:
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Ayce said:Am I Going Insane (Radio) - Black SabbathClick to expand...
Radio Radio - Elvis Costello
Working on a preamp for a bass build, and I figured I would share this little snippet, because it was very difficult (for me) to come up with!
First, for the uninitiated, the 'pulltec trick' refers to a quirk of the vintage "Pulltec EQP-1A" equalizer. Rather than a knob that just goes from 0-10 to boost or cut bass, it has a Frequency switch, and then one knob for bass BOOST, and one for bass CUT. Because the boost and cut aren't exactly matched in frequency and Q, using boost AND cut...
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Hey Guys,
I hope that you are doing great.
As most of you may have noticed the other thread, that I made following the process, I received some days ago my custom build bass made through The Music Zoo. It ended up to be an excellent adventure and a very good instrument for the money.
As a reminder for the late comer or those who missed it, you can have the details of my own order here :
(The link to the shop is in the description of the video if needed)
As I actually...
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I have a Stingray 5 HH from 2007 that has the ceramic magnet. The pickups are wired in series (not sure if that matters)
I would like to take the neck pickup and insert a 3-way switch so that I can turn on or off each of the neck pickup coils.
Here is a pick of the wiring. Using the 3 way switch would the following work?
I’m starting a new thread for the Darkglass club. With the introduction of the new tech they are using with IR and so forth, we thought it would be a good idea to start a fresh thread to go along with that. The old IV thread is here:
Official Darkglass Club Pt. IV- The Revolution!!
Feel free to share some IR content right off the bat. Here is the most recent members list. If you haven’t got a number yet and want one, please tag me and I’ll add you. Thanks for all the content...
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Hi,
I have a Sir Marcus Miller V7 4 string bass.
Is it possible to modify it by changing the microphones and the preamp? I would like to get closer to a sound like Tal Winkerfield (the Jeff Beck period)...
What types of microphones and preamps do you recommend to get closer to this sound? the final goal is also to obtain a bass with better components...I don't really know what the original pickups and preamp are worth on this model.
Thank you all for help
I woke up a little nostalgic today… thinking about how I got started into music… specifically bass guitar.
My first real bass gig was in college. I toured with a band that promoted the school. It was all reading music and it was tight. The MD knew how to arrange.
After college, I did a lot of playing in church. I built my chops playing gospel music. That was an invaluable experience because it taught me to listen. The changes came so fast I had to stay alert with ears open. Plus it opened...
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Feel free to revote!
Hi everyone! I’ve been playing electric bass since November of 2023, although I’d say guitar has been more so my main for the simple fact that it’s harder to make a guitar sound decent so I’ve needed to put more hours in. Now, I’ve come to realize that my very hot, active, bass doesn’t really work for the music I write a lot of. Not to mention, I’ve fallen in love with orchestral bass and orchestral cello in recent months. Now I’m preferably looking for something in the 1500 ish range...
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And I'm not sure how I feel about this, in one way I'm happy to stop because the lessons I've been taking the last 1-2 months have been kind of useless to me. There were also some lessons during the past year that I haven't been satisfied with as well. On the other hand, I'm saddened to stop taking lessons as I've taken weekly lessons for the past 3.5 years and it's been a part of my routine so I'm saddened that this door of my life will be closed from this point on.
For context, I've taken...
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Hello all,
I'm assembling parts to build a P bass clone including a body and neck from Warmoth. There's several sites who make custom logos, I want something approximately the size of the Fender brand. Have you had a logo made? How did you do your layout? Any great experiences from a logo designer/maker?
Thanks for the info in advance. I flipped a coin if this belonged in this sub or the Luthiers, this won.
I plan to own one in the not to distant future
so #1 is open to who ever wants it
some one feel free to distribute #'s
and remember we all love pics so show'em if you got'em
Doing a search for for trade doesn't appear to exist. Doing a search no longer seems to have the choices of just for sale or for trade, etc. Doesn't seem to be the value that it used to be for being a supporting member? Maybe I am overlooking something?
Fortunately, we've got more than a few posters here who have gotten good at smackin' em back to where they came from.
Some things are genuine bugs, but jeez guys, come off it. You can do all the same things you used to. They are working out the kinks. It's FINE. It's a site on the internet. Some of y'all are investing so much energy and emotion into it, while at the same time refusing to take 5 minutes to figure out the slightly different way certain functionality works now. Guess what? Even if TB disappeared, you'd be fine. I've been on TB for 24 years and IDGAF about all this noise. It's a forum to talk...
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Just thought I share, I have an old alto saxophone from my cousin I learnt for fun on and had a blast, I am for sure done with the whole world of woodwinds, I also plan to sell my old trombone, I am also, let me say it again loudly VERY DONE and far away with the world of brass as well, it has been a good 5 years since I played any of them and they are just collecting dust in my closet, saving the money is nice or getting a nice new cab finally... but it hits me the memories I had, to be...
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Alpha Dog, at the moment. I think they just added it to Netflix. Good movie. Justin Timberlake is a good actor. RIP Anton Yelchin.
Take a walk on the Wildside! The Thunderbird Club welcomes you!
Well, we ran a bit over 1000 posts in pt.7, we'd better get it going here!
Welcome Walmark, #431 with a beautiful '66 Non Reverse II!
TBird1958 #1
Godof Thunder59 #2
Funkster#3
Gibenbackerbass #4
Sidd Laroy #5
Jazzbo58 #6
Tender Prey #7
Showdown #8
The Mojo Hobo #9
Doctorpunch #10
Stiles72 #11
Brenner182 #12
Baird6869 #13
Poorbassist15 #14
PWV #15
Mr Typhus #16
Tracii #17
Aditya #18
amimbari #19
knifedge #20...
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….or cultish, maybe even a bit paranoid?
I just saw this attached to a CL ad(of course). It’s strange that this band would use someone elses’s words….
Can anyone recommend a good stringer winder? The one I got from my local guitar shop continually hits the adjacent tuning key.
Sorry if this is old news – I searched and didn’t gat a hit.
Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt
Ecclesia: Unique Arrangements of Hymns, P&W Standards, and Original Tunes
Administrator, Pedulla Club #45
Administrator, Official Tobias Club #133
Fretless Club #943
Big Cabs Club #23
My Rig: Stage and FOH...
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I used the search function 1 time. I received an award. Not needed or required. Childish actually.
In March 2022, G&L did away with their long standing MSRP approach to pricing. Everything is now offered in terms of a Price which is simply the Price. You might also hear me call it “Street Price” or “Internet Price”.
Below you will find the Prices for every bass model and option included in their “Build To Order” product line. Prior to this price list, this was called the Option Order product line. And many moons ago, it was the only product line they offered. This is the product line...
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I have a Sansamp Bass Driver V2 that i am in the midst of figuring out. I love the versatility of this pedal, especially recording, however when playing gigs and using different amps I always seem to get a different sound from amp to amp despite keeping the settings the same. I usually plug into return feed of the amp (if it has one) and have the pedal at the end of the chain.
Am i getting this problem just in the onstage amp sound but and my true sansamp tone is coming through the front...
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I recently came across with an older type of Samick PJ bass.
I've tried to find out some basic information about the guitar, but I wasn't successful.
The pickups and the bridge are not originals to the guitar, these were replaced during the years.
The only info I've found that this tree-note logo was the first and it was used between 1972 and 1986. So it narrows down the period a bit.
I am wondering if someone could provide some info about the bass (model name, period of manufacture and...
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97 days ago I had my luthier instal GHS Precision Flats with totally new pro set-up on this bass.
At first I was so completely disappointed that I called GHS in anger. They were the most horrendously unbalanced stringset I had ever played in my entire life! I've been playing bass for 44 years, so Grrrrrr! is a vast understatement. I was ready to rip them off my bass and demand a full refund. The GHS customer service rep told me that they would balance...
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Fender Player II Jazz Bass RW 3-Color Sunburst < Lenzotti Strumenti MusicaliFender Player II Jazz Bass RW 3-Color Sunburstshop.lenzotti.it
*“Step into the spotlight and experience iconic Fender® sound and style with the Player II Jazz Bass® — a stage-ready bass guitar with contemporary updates to power your performance and inspire your playing.
The Player II Jazz Bass radiates timeless Fender charm, but under the hood, it’s primed for today’s players. Everything about the neck is designed for fast and fluid...*
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I received a call today from my Sweetwater rep telling me that my order for the SR5006 Prestige possibly won't be fulfilled because apparently Ibanez is stopping production on them.
Anyone have any insights into this?
Is the Prestige line gone?
Is there a NEW one coming out, possibly??
I haven't been in a gigging band in 25+ years, I quit playing live a very long time ago. This past weekend, a friend of a friend ran across this poster of our former band hanging in one of those vinyl record store poster displays...
Yes, that's me in the upper left corner acting like I know what I'm doing...
It was a tiny little record store here in the city where I live, that you'd probably walk by without even noticing.
I told the old man who owns the store...
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I understand the "upgrade" was supposed to make this site better and give the bass playing community an improved experience, but........ it's been a real nightmare! I don't know how much you're paying the webmaster's for their services, but you really need to get this site back to being user friendly!
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As the title says - if you were organizing a music festival and were going to have performances from noon to 10 pm, how many acts would you schedule into that time frame? Assume a variety of local artists, from full bands to rappers with backing tracks and acoustic duos. One stage, not back and forth between two.
I haven't been building long, but my main guiding light is to try to do a thing that I haven't done before.
Here, I'm going to try my first neck-through!
Well, as the title says, received my new Arcane 65 pickup this morning and nothing…zero on the multimeter. It had to have been in stock because I got it lightning fast (ordered Thursday). Anyway, I texted and emailed but just read on their site - no returns, refunds, or exchanges.
Anyone have direct experience with Arcane and customer service? This is my first order with them. Will report back once they respond.
Well... I've done some searches and I can't find one... so let's start one.
Got a Dano? Join up!
Club rules... #1) you must own (and enjoy playing) a Danelectro bass. Dano clones are also accepted. #2) have fun!
Here's mine... a late 90s Danelectro Rumor.
I must be really something special! My inbox if full of awards and achievements. I don’t know how I became so exceptional? I have been pretty average for most of my life. Well maybe some interesting stories from when I was younger. I do set a PR on Strava from time to time. On TalkBass I must be approaching elite status based on the notifications I have gotten. Am I too good to be a member here? Should I be looking for more elite company? This is all so new, I think these awards and...
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There's just something sleek and futuristic about a bass in a single, solid color, with black hardware and no pickguard.
To me, there's always been an aesthetic difference between "guitar as furniture" - hence the rise of coffee table basses with exotic wood sandwiches and transparent finishes, purfling and binding, marquetry, inlaid mother-of-pearl everything, and the Chippendale design of Gibson headstocks; and "guitar as vehicle," with simplified designs and vivid hues.
In many ways the...
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Ok, so I just wanted to try out the poll feature on the new format. What better way than to ask about the hottest take since P vs J?
bekind
Hey Everybody, I'm changing the hardware to black. Does anyone know if these tuners (see photo) from "Allparts" will fit.? I was told the size tuner on a Ray4 is 1/2", only info on allparts is they weigh 1.8oz/51g each. No dimensions or diagrams.
Model# TK-7567
Thanks,
Lana
Courtesy of Sweetwater so it wasn't a pig in a poke. I know, I know, it's supposedly a piece of junk but this one's just fine. On sale, which is the only reason I pulled the trigger. Would have preferred yellow but this was the color on sale. Flipped the phase on the bridge pickup. Action is fine. I expect SS basses to require a bit higher action although a new set of strings will likely make a big difference. Taking it to rehearsal tonight.
BBB
A Fender shaped object!
I have some time out of the office coming up and with my other SBO build nearing completion, I thought I may as well raid the wood stack and see what inspiration I could find.
Here it is
Specs as follows
37" scale 5 string
Modified P bass shape to balance the XL scale
Semi hollowbody
Hairy oak top with natural F holes
Black epoxy centre section
One piece hairy oak neck
Hairy oak fretboard
Rose mahogany laminate back
Stacked single pickups
Guyker...
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Tomorrow is the day I get my first P bass (Fender Am Pro II)!
Being that it’s a passive instrument and I’m used to playing with an onboard pre-amp, I’m wondering if there’s any pedals out there that might be worth getting.
Are the pre amp options on most amps enough or do pedals yield a benefit ?
Some options that have interested me:
- Origins Bass DSX
- Any of the Aguilar Pre-amps especially the d 925
- Empress paraEQ deluxe
- SansAmp
Thanks!
This came up in another thread about preamps and I didn't want to hijack that thread so I posted a new one.
I did this because I decided that I wanted to get the flexibility from different preamps - I literally couldn't decide what I liked more, the Fender tone stack, the Ampeg, the Eden .. So I decided to find a solution to my desires. It's worth note that I used to use huge stacks (Mesa 400+ with a pair of 4x10 powerhouse cabs for a long time, also Eden and Trace Elliot) but over the...
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http://talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=304586&page=51
From the 234 to the 434, how much improvement is there?
I have thus far only been able to find 234s in a store to try out. It sounds fine, but feels kind of ... inexpensive and entry-level in my hands, which makes sense. But is the 434 markedly better?
Hello all.
Writing this thread to ask a question and see if anyone has any experience with this.
I recently purchased a very cheap old solid state amp from the 60s? Called a crestwood. It seems to be a 10 watt solid state Jfet transistor amp. Can't find a single scrap of info online. The only posting is from the giitar center I picked it up at lol.
I absolutely love the tone, the spring verb unit, the subtle breakup, but there's one problem. It's soooooo quiet. Played a set and couldn't...
How can I add a secondary power amp stage in my very quiet vintage solid state amp?
Here it is folks, Club Xotic! XJ, XP, XB
http://www.xotic.us/guitars/bass_index.html
Let's see what you guys are working with!
Hit me up for your number... By PM or right here in the main thread...
- Toshio Horiba
- RichRod
- BlessedBassist
- Ostolazabass74
- Cegrant
- JAUQO III-X
- Maiquitog
- Pedulla-2007
- ElliotStrong
- Kuma9
A while back I fell absolutely in love with the looks of an SR1425 in Caribbean, but got it home and the narrow string spacing plus the tone made me return it.
I know I can get 4-6 strings in these things, so in my search I came across the SR1300SB. Love the looks of that thing, and have had one in my cart for quite a while now.
However I just cant seem to get past the idea that the tones coming out of it were dead, almost sterile. Everything I play up to now effectively had its...
Ibanez SR Premium line "sterile" tone?
In Santa Monica, CA
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Aria Pro II SB-1000 Reissue 4-String Electric Bass Guitar Made in Japan Oak Natu | eBay
And at a Guitar Center in Hickory Corners, NC
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Used Aria PRO II SB1000 Electric Bass Guitar OAK | Guitar Center
Shipping time is about the same.
At first I thought that this "Truetone...
How can there be two Aria SB-1000 reissues on opposite sides of the country with the same wood grain
Hey all "custom-color-lovers,
I just saw today, that Squier/Fender now offers a very cheap Sonic Squier P-Bass in Graffiti Yellow (Jeff Beck ). One of my all time-fav colors so far. But (!) I read that the bodies are thinner than other Squier/Fender Basses. I'd like to pimp this one with a Hoxey Aluminum-Fender-lic.-neck.
Link to fender...
New Color Squier GRAFFITI YELLOW P-Bass
I would love to have options for a powerful 210 kickback or even a 212. I really like having the sound hit me in the face and not in the back of my legs. That's the main reason I gig with a QSC CP12 monitor & a preamp pedal. But I'd honestly prefer a bass amp.
I know MarkBass has one. I owned it for a while and it was super convenient, but it was only 300W. There used to be an SWR Super Redhead. It was heavy but sounded great. I think GK had one in the early 2000s too. Ashdown used to have...
Why aren't there more kickback bass amps?
Some recent threads have concerned "Dad bands". I was unfamiliar with that term until a few days ago. This got me thinking of how to rise to the top of the heap in this new and potentially explosive entertainment segment. Like in any other genre, a catchy name may well be the first step. Keeping in mind that a good moniker is not only an advertisement of sorts, but is a description of who and what you represent musically. Let's have some fun brainstorming. Here goes:
Grey...
Dad band names
Although they don't seem as popular as some of the other boutique bass brands on TB, I hope that there are other Atleier Z bass admirers and owners in the TB community. If so, here's an opportunity to organize our basses in one thread and (hopefully) increase their overall presence on the forum.
That said, I would like to launch the Atelier Z Bass Owners Club!
If agreeable to all, I will also serve as Founder and Member#1
Please post your pics and/or stats, if you have...
The Atelier Z Bass Owners Club
I am just curious what the experience has been for others!
I started thinking about all the amps I have owned…SWR SM 900, Fender 800 Pro, Hartke HA500, Mesa Boogie 400+, Ampeg SVT, GK 800 RB, Mark Bass, Genz Benz Streamliner, Genz Benz Shuttlemax and I’m sure I’m leaving out quite a few lol.
I’m personally torn between the Mesa Boogie 400+ which I toured with in the early 2000’s and the Genz Benz Shuttlemax 6 which has been my main squeeze for the better part of the last 10 years.
What...
What Is The Best Amp You Ever Owned?
Hey all. I can add this to my existing PJ bass that has the GZR’s in it, correct?
EMG BQS Active Bass EQ System
It would take the place of the V/V/T that’s already there…..is that right?
I know these are old preamps but hopefully somebody out there still has one :
I have just One question regarding this great preamp:
if a tube goes bad in the middle of a show, can I move the “Tube” control to zero and use the preamp in 100% solid state mode at least until I finish the gig ? This is mainly for an emergency in the middle of a show. Or if the tube goes bad I am going to have to stop playing regardless of the settings on the tube knob? I know with my trace Elliot gp smx preamp I...
Question on the tubes of an Eden Navigator preamp ?
I got this bass in a multi bass trade, I am looking to mostly sell, but I will be interested in a 4 string preferably active. This bass will come shipped in a Lakland gigbag. Shipping is free east of the Mississippi River and west add $50.00. Pm me with any questions or offers thanks. View attachment 5494533 View attachment 5494534 View attachment 5494535 View attachment 5494536 View attachment 5494537 View attachment 5494538 View attachment 5494539
His youtube lessons seem to have ended about 3 years ago.
I just acquired a six string (fretted) and I'm looking for online instruction as a jumping off point in the vein of, for lack of a better term, "chord melody". Not totally focused on melody; more in the nature of bass and chordal accompaniment for a melody instrument in a duo or trio setting.
I have for sale a Mesa Boogie Subway 1x12 in very good to excellent condition. Sorry, but, this is a local sale only. Original MB Cover included.
For full disclosure, when I first received the cabinet the rear right Speakon Conector was not working. PM the man himself, @agedhorse, and it was determined one of the Speakon connector pins / joint needed to be resoldered. It has performed perfectly ever since.
$500, local sale only....
Mesa Boogie Subway 1x12 Bass Cabient
I have for sale a Sadowsky Preamp, 4 Knob, no VTC in excellent condition.
$115 (PayPal) shipped via USPS with tracking provided.
Sorry, no trades, CONUS only.
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I have for sale a Warm Audio Active Direct Box in excellent condition. It has the ability to operate with 48V Phantom or two 9V Batteries. Can also be used Passively. Flexibility if and when needed.
$125 (PayPal) Shipped via USPS with tracking provided.
Sorry, no trades, CONUS only.
Direct Boxes | Warm Audio
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This was just delivered! Starting piano lessons Wednesday. Finally going to try to learn to read music. At age 70. Yikes!
Maybe the third time is charmed.
Actually, the second time was an awesome ride (1998 EB MM StringRay 5H) for about 23 years.
I thought I was done with bass, but bass apparently is not done with me.
I've been looking at various basses - mainly MTD Kingston Super 5 and Sadowsky MetroExpress JJ 5.
I've also looked at various Cort basses for several years.
I'm more comfortable with 18mm string spacing and 34" scale.
Which the Sadowsky ME has, but by the time you get a VTC preamp in it, that's...
NBD - Cort B5 Element
What say ye, Kiloton players? I might need a new fiver, and I'm thinking a Kiloton V with Labella flats could be a pretty cool axe, but I tend to favor the P side of the spectrum vs the MM side, tone-wise. Which is this beast more of? If it's "half way" then it might be the ticket.
Note: I only wanna discuss the Kiloton--I've owned L2500s, Dingwalls, Sadowskys, Fender P and J fivers, you name it, etc etc. I don't need other suggestions, thank ya kindly.
I love the look of bridge and pickup covers, I think they are still supplied with the new MIA fenders unfixed
Is there scientific (like increased pickup performance etc)
or functional (like thumbresting!) reason for these?
Also I know players used to remove them due to feeling they got in the way, any views on this side of things also?
May be a dumb set of questions, but id love to know as never have
A real workhorse in the Canadian club/touring musician scene in the 60s and 70s was the Traynor tube amplifier and P.A. system.
When you couldn't afford an American-made brand name amp, you could still afford a Traynor or a used one of which there many.
They were a basic no-nonsense amp, I don't honestly know which style they were imitating at first, Fender probably, possibly Ampeg too.
Does anyone here recall using one, or still have one?
Up from trade is my excellent condition Line 6 Helix LT. comes with original box and cables.
Trade Value $700-$800
Trades: I am looking for Bass Heads and Cabs. Darkglass, Eich, Schroeder, GR Bass, I’m open to suggestions.
Would love to keep a trade local to New England/New York Tri-State, but willing to ship as well.
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Amazing all Mahogany ABG. Bar none one of the best sounding acoustic basses around, so sweet and warm without amp and of course sounds amazing plugged in. I never really enjoyed playing an ABG, they always seem so lifeless, not this one. It is full size with 34” neck that I am sure gives it “that”View attachment 5486648 View attachment 5486649 View attachment 5486650 View attachment 5486652 View attachment 5486653 View attachment 5486655...
Martin all Mahogany BC-15E
I have had this up for sale in the past and taken it down. Now, back up on the market.
A 2013 "Crafted in China" Fender Coronado II Hollowbody Bass in very good (although I feel excellent) condition. Recently restrung with SIT Flatwound strings ($35) and comes with a Tweed Hardshell Case (now $200).
The price is $1000 firm plus actual shipping price. These are being sold on other websites for $900 without the HSC or new strings. I am downsizing so no trades....
Fender Coronado II Reissue
I stumbled onto this guy from YouTube videos and investigated further.
He builds instruments from recycled material and it's some cool stuff (not junk)
(I have no connection with Tim Sway)
New Perspectives Music Reclaimed Wood Guitars
New Perspectives Music
...
Tim Sway basses
Master Effects Super Forty pedal FS. Mint condition, used a few times at home in my music room. $240 shipped. Payment by PayPal. No trades. Ships in original packaging. From ME:
This is the Super Forty; our interpretation of the vintage Ashly SC-40 Instrument Preamplifier made famous by Geddy Lee of Rush.
Controls include: Level, Gain, and a set of semi-parametric 3-band EQ controls. Each band has ±15dB of boost or cut as well as a sweepable frequency control. The Low and high bands are...
Master Effects Super Forty 40 Preamp Pedal
I've run out of adjustment to enable lowering of string height on the E and G strings on my JB.
Truss rod has been checked and double-checked and is set at what I believe is Fender's specification of 0.015".
I'm aware of the option of neck shimming/filing saddles, but don't particularly want to do either.
Is this a common issue with the BA2?
TLDR: I'm looking for a well fitting hard case for my P bass that doesn't need to have particularly high impact protection. I'm more worried about getting a loose fitting case where the bass moves around, causing strings to erode the fretboard/pickups/etc.
Just been wondering this...
The official Fender cases claim to fit both the P and J bass, so I'm guessing that with the difference in neck width they surely can't be as snug as a case specifically designed for only one of the...
Do Fender cases fit better than generic cases?
Just bought a 70s retro Stingray reissue. I’d like to plus flats on it. any suggestions? Thanks.
Hello,
I stayed up late to watch The Warning on Jimmy Kimmel Live! but the host wasn’t Jimmy Kimmel. It was Martin Short as Jiminy Glick.
As I’m watching, I begin to think, why is Jiminy Glick “ok”? In a day and age when fat shaming is a no-no, saying the wrong pronoun causes problems, black-face, cultural appropriation, etc., are uber bad here we have someone dressed in a fat suit. Both making fun of and mocking fat people and taking the place of someone who actually is fat. But I’m not...
Why is Jiminy Glick Ok?
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1972 Guild M85 II Bass
Question:
I have a Fender Jazz bass - It's beautifully made, love most things about it, except I struggle with a couple of things. The offset body means that when playing seated the balance of the guitar shifts forward compared to my Precision bass. Also the neck is a little too thin for my longish fingers. So overall I find the Precision more comfortable. However, I love the sound (particularly the neck pickup) and fretboard and look of my Jazz. Has anyone else had this issue with the...
A question about the Fender Jazz Bass offset body...
Rickenbacker have just announced the TRIUMPHANT RETURN of the semihollow 4005, now marked the 4005V!!! They are expected to be just under $5k and ship out in the summer!!! SUPER excited!!
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After having a WW as my primary head since the late ‘70s, I’ve decided to try something new.
I’ve yet to try either the Berg or Fuchs heads, but on paper they seem to be the most likely to appeal to my love of WW heads.
My most finicky usage is the full circle on my upright, but I’m also doing traditional P bass electric and some more esoteric stuff.
Experienced guidance welcome.
And of course, if there’s an option I’m missing that is comparable to WW, I’m all ears.
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Ive become a huge coffee fan over the past couple of years and greatly enjoy a good cup whenever I can get one. The only problem is that my at home coffee skills are severely lacking.
Any tips and tricks for someone looking to up there game?
Boss’s new bass multi effects unit - ME 90B. Comes with 10 AIRD bass preamp models, including the ones from the GT 1000/Core.
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- 61 effects from the BOSS bass effects library
- 24-bit AD and 32-bit DA conversion, 32-bit floating-point processing, and 48 kHz sampling rate
- Ten onboard AIRD preamp models including newly developed types
- Dedicated preamp section plus six simultaneous effect...
BOSS ME 90B
I'm 75 years old (or young) and hadn't played out for at least nine years. Now somehow I'm filling in this summer for a classic rock band which has at least 11 gigs through mid-September and is trying to get more.
I think my playing is OK(ish) ... but my gear or setup may not be. I did my first gig last weekend at a VFW lounge. It was also the first time using in-ear monitors (and I need to buy something in that area, too.). But I wasn't happy with the sound.
I think it mainly was my amp....
Retiree back gigging after 9 years is lost in the amp wilderness. Help!
Hey all,
I'm returning to the bass in my early 40s after around 20 years of not playing - I played guitar from around 12yo and then bass between maybe 18-23yo.
Had set a budget of between £400-500 (GBP) to allow something good enough to dip my toes back in without breaking the bank. Was leaning towards a Sterling Ray4 as couldn't find much preowned stuff of interest locally and would rather play before I buy.
However, I'm visiting a friend tomorrow and there's an interesting little...
Returning after 20 years! Could do with some advice.
Hey all,
I play in a death metal band and we have new songs that are in drop E0. The guitarist tunes to EBEADG.
I drop tuned my 6 string bass to that tuning during our last practice out of curiosity. I loved the low/punchy bass tone that came out but obviously since my bass wasn’t built for that tuning, the strings flopped big time. I tried using an octave pedal at first but sounded way too muddy.
For anyone who plays in this tuning, what would the best string gauge be for this insane...
Drop E0 tuning
Just switched up my PJ wiring to basic P wiring with P and J in series only, like it a lot.
The resonance curves sound good on tone pot and the bass still has a P Bass like sound but it’s fatter on the bottom and some clarity on the top. Mid scoop is very minimal if any. So to improve on it I’m going to add an on/off for the bridge pickup. Anything look out of place on this diagram?
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I want to replace some of the knobs on my D800+ with colored ones for better visibility on stage. Which ones are suitable replacements? Links greatly appreciated.
This is an older set of SPB3's I just harvested from a bass I recently bought. Not sure of the year, or when SD went from "BASSLINES" to their name. I also only see a "3" on the bottom ID label......never seen that before. At any rate they sound great and the resistance is right at 11.9k ohms. Nice and clean; just a few small scuffs on the covers. I have screws, but they're not the originals. These were mounted with springs, so there is no foam spacer residue on them. Sure hope someone can...
Older "BASSLINES" Seymour Duncan SPB3 Great shape 11.9K
Price drop to $2900 FOR SALE: 2022 German Team Built Warwick Streamer Stage 1 in Nirvana Black. New condition with some upgrades. I purchased this Bass new from Sweetwater in September of 2023. It is light for a neck through at 8.2 lbs. When I purchased it, it was 8.45 lbs but after adding some Wenge wood tuner buttons and Wenge wood knobs it brought the weight down to a nice 8.2 lbs. It plays beautifully and action is low. Kept in a...
Warwick Streamer Stage 1 Team Built 2022 Model in Nirvana Blk. 8.2 lbs with Upgrades, New Cond.
Mint condition, only 27 made. Special edition.
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50 year old Fender Precision bass. Blonde finished swamp-ash body with a rosewood fingerboard. plays well up and down the neck, sounds great! has non-original Seymour Duncan APJ-1 Pro Active pickups. These are somewhat collectable on their own. I am selling on the low end of market value because it does not have the original pickups. Includes original case in fair (but functional) shape. There are some cracks in the pickguard (see pics). There are also some finish cracks but the wood is...
1973 P bass. Rosewood fingerboard. natural finish.
Selling a barely used Gallien Krueger Legacy 1200. Sounds great of course, no issues whatsoever. If you have any questions, just ask. Thanks
This is an follow-on to @JimmyM's thread (21 pages as of today)
https://www.talkbass.com/threads/you-remember-how-i-hate-speakons.1654420/
about speakONs but didn't seem appropriate to add to it. (I expect this one to not even make it to two pages.)
What Neutrik COULD HAVE done is
A) make the two-conductor and four-conductor speakONs identical mechanically, but the two-conductor version only with two sets of terminal & contacts.
That prevents damaging...
What Neutrik COULD HAVE done
I did not use any amp simulation (there is not much difference when I use the free amp simulation) no effects, recording directly with the interface( normalized only),interface recording volume level %50) what is the problem? bad voice
This is 5 string G&L L-1000 series 750. It's an excellent bass but my flirtation with playing 5 strings is over. So I am passing it along to the next owner to love.
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This is a 5-string 19mm string spacing, all stock and in like new condition. I can hardly tell it’s been in played. Weight is 8 lbs 15 ounces. It'll ship in the G&L hardcase.
$1450 shipped within CONUS.
See the spec sheet, let me know if you have questions.
Trades:
- 4 string, 34", similar value...
G&L L-1000 Series 750 - Natural/Maple
Bare with me a little on this.. I'm a workshop guy, I build guitars but a little while back I built my first bass, a 2 string for a guy that wanted one so I obliged, it came out well and he loved it and it did sound killer.. He was up and down the neck like a rat in a drain pipe, made all the effort well worth while..
Right now I'm building another, this time a fretless, why a fretless, well because I have some amazing woods in my stash and i found some beautifully figured wood for the fret...
2 String Bass
Can someone please break down speaker loads for me I don't get it.
I like vintage equipment, it gives me a sense of nostalgia.
I'm looking at an older fender bassmaster/bassman not sure.
It's a 2 x12 cab rated 100 watts at 8 ohms.
I have a fender Rumble 500 head.
1) will this combo be loud
2) will this head blow out the speakers if I'm irresponsible?
I want to mount my Cioks on the lower rung of my pedal train and this will require taller feet. I have a good hardware store as well as a Harbor Freight local to me, which should I check out first?
Also, how the heck do you remove the feet on one of these boards?
For me, it’s the ones that made me want to play bass (and yes, I grew up in the 70s ).
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Hey guys, I have two basses now, a Precision Special Active, and a Mustang, both are PJ. I find myself not really liking the bridge pickup tone on either, and only ever use it blended with the P, if at all. Most of the time, I just sit on the P pickup.
Now, keep in mind I am a new bassist, so I am sure the nuances will become apparent to me later, but is there any signal or tone loss having the J pickup there, even if you are 100% on the P pickup?
Hoenstly, the more I play, the more I...
Does having the bridge J pickup negatively impact a P bass?
I wanted a bass with these pickups as a Swiss Army Knife because ADHD. so I broke my scale and range rules only to find myself pleasantly surprised by how fast the neck and short the reach are on this bass. I was astonished to be pulling off stretches I thought I could only do on short or medium necks. still, the B string—so much definition!—is just a thumb rest in my hands 99% of the time.
Then I found another Swiss Army Knife bass a little more my style:
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Lakland 55-94 w/Sims Super Quads Fiesta Red D-tuner on B-string
2016 Ric 4003S, Mapleglo, near mint cond. (I can't find a mark on it but just in case I missed something I'll say near mint). Comes with OHSC.
I live in BC Canada but have successfully shipped basses to the US numerous times. I typically use Canada Post and with CP there are usually no additional fees charged to the receiver. I have a second option that will broker the shipment for me and ship from Sumas, WA via UPS or FedEx. Canada Post is the safer option to avoid taxes. Duty is not...
RICKENBACKER 4003S 2016
I’ve been contemplating purchasing a monarch standard 5 from Sweetwater and just wanted to know if anyone had any experience with these basses. I’m looking to use it with a group that plays a lot of bluegrass but with funk , rock, and jam band improvisation and think this axe could be a perfect match tool for these different styles. Thanks let me know !
Mark IV Veillette fretted 5 string (see trade update below)
Moving households, so any equipment not in the regular rotation must go. Sad, because I got more compliments from Fender bass players on the sound of this bass than any others I play. Why sell? GAS enticed me to buy too many instruments, and the boss says I can’t keep them all.
Signed on the headstock by Joe and dated October 2001, placing it in the era when Martin Keith worked there. Very good condition with minimal...
Veillette Singlecut Mark IV 5 string fretted piezo-mag Price Drop $100 every week until sold
Up for your consideration is my Gibson RD Standard. This bass is incredible, but GAS has caused me to let this one go.
The bass has wear as it’s 47 years old, but it’s not too bad did you ask me! The neck feels great as it is nice and worn in.
The bass currently has a Hipshot Supertone installed but comes with its original bridge. It has Gotoh replacement tuners. The bass also comes with its original case, but it has seen better days.
Let me know if you have any questions!...
PRICE DROP - 1977 Gibson RD Standard Bass w/ OHSC
You know what this is, it's the sickest most versatile preamp designed to fit right into your jazz bass there is. And it's solderless.
Seriously, this thing is a bass and sounds fantastic and is super versatile. The only reason I'm getting rid of it is because it's chrome. Lol. I'm going to an all blacked out look on that bass and the chrome look just isn't gonna cut it.
Get a killer deal on this. They usually go for about $200 on here but I'll do $150 shipped....
John East J Retro Deluxe Pre
I am the original owner of this bedroom combo amp. Never took it out of the house as it’s been a bedroom amp for recordings. So it’s baby kept and extremely clean throughout. No longer desire the Ampeg tone so I’m selling at a local price of $200 in the SoCal area. Comes with power cable.
However, I don’t mind selling in other states for $300 PayPal G&S. Buyer would have to pay for shipping via pirateship rate. Thanks!
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Ampeg Rocketbass RB112
Naturally, where you're travelling to is going to make a difference, like camping in the woods vs. staying at a resort. Let's say if you could have an amp there if you wanted or needed it and didn't have to worry about noise, or things like rain and bears, if you could only take one bass with you what would you choose?
There's going to be overlap, but I'm hoping one option will seem more suitable.
Just being curious
Lakland DJ-5 with Bartolini jazz pickups and John East J-Retro preamp. Includes Gator gig bag. 10 lbs. Shipping included in lower 48 states.
This sucker's got a wenge P bass neck from Warmoth with a 1.5" nut. It's pretty chunky, so definitely not a jazz neck... also loaded with Hipshot ultralights lollipop tuners.
The body comes from a Squier classic vibe P bass from 2022. Pickups, pickguard, and bridge are all stock. It has a few dings in the back that are documented in pictures below.
Changing to For Sale only to pay for some unexpected medical bills. Asking $425 + $50 shipping, CONUS only....
Price Drop! Warmoth/Squier P Bass - Wenge Neck
I just keep getting confused on this.
This popped up at a good price. But after reading about EBMM and EBMM SUB Series and Sterling by Music Man I really just am not sure about what this actually is. So some help would be appreciated. This is selling for $200
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What I Understand:
EBMM made in USA
EBMM SUB also made in USA out of somewhat lesser quality items and only in...
SUB series Sterling by Music Man? What am I Looking at?
Nick was in town showing an incredible bass he made on the way to the KC bass convention. It was actually at the space I normally play at. He saw my name on a poster and shot me a message. It was a small bass meant to have a big sound and it did! I got to hear some great SLSO players rip on it and I got to play it as well.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8vNpA1P4it/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
All of his basses I've heard are outstanding.
Hi! First post! I have read a lot of pickup threads here but I have not seen this direct comparison.I'm wondering if anyone has experience with both and if so, if they are similar enough to make a change not worth the hassle.
I currently play a Sire P5R with the Fender PV '63 pickup. Overall I've been pretty happy with it, definitely more than the Quarter Pounders it came with. However I recently switched from playing with steel rounds to Rotosound 77 flats. With that has come a loss in...
Fender Pure Vintage '63 vs. DiMarzio Model P pickups
If I’m practicing for guitar, I can pick up any guitar and practice a piece and then perform it with another.
Not so for bass. If I’m practicing, even unplugged, it has to be the bass for the piece.
Am I weird? Is this a bass thing? Do you do this?
Probably doesn’t need to be said that if you’re using a five, you can’t use a four for example. But it has to be the bass otherwise?
Morning my lovely slappers!
I've decided to buy a bass after around 20 years of not playing and I'm pretty excited tbf.
I played guitar from about 10yo and got into bass around the age of 18, playing obsessively until my early 20s. Despite my young age I was quite proficient. I gigged almost weekly in a covers band and as the lead guitarist was obsessed with the RHCP we played a lot of their earlier funky stuff - I got to the stage where I could play it all note for note.
I'm not going to...
Returning to bass after 20 years! Stuck between a Sterling Ray4 and a Sire V5R
One owner, purchased from MF 4/2022. This was the first multi effect I ever took the time to really learn and I was blown away. So, I bought a Quad Cortex and this is doing a whole bunch of nothing.
I just had it serviced under warranty. There were issues with the switches. Sometimes they wouldn't engage, sometimes they would turn off and then back on. I almost exclusively used this in conjunction with the PC editor, so it didn't really bother me but when I let my guitar player use it after...
HX Stomp XL
Interested in seeings what's out there and who's interested in trading for a minty Ray35, purchased new from MF by me. Looking for five string basses only. I am happy to add cash and/or pedals to the deal to trade up. While I'm not exactly sure what I'm looking for, I know what I don't need/want:
Squiers
Lined fretless
Ibanez other than ATK or EHB(five string only)
Yamaha other than BB series, 735a or better
Most P style basses, as I already have two. One is in heavy rotation and the other...
Feeler: SBMM Ray35
More things moving along after fully committing to the Quad Cortex. Everything is used, has velcro and functions fine, except the Pitchfactor, but we can discuss it if you're really interested. Pm me with any questions or trade offers.
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Fuzzrocious Cat Tail - $130 TRADED
Wren & Cuff Super Russian - $185
Wounded Paw Battering Ram - $190
MusicElectronix Messdrive Hybrid+ $150 PENDING TRADED
EHX POG2 - $200 SOLD
Two Notes...
EHX/Fuzzrocious/Wounded Paw/Wren&Cuff and more
Up for sale is my new Shawn May custom 4 string bass. This bass plays so nicely and sounds amazing.
I am selling to try and raise cash to buy a bass to help Shawn May with some personal matters.
Sale: $3000 obo
Specs:
32” scale
Top: Very Rare Mun Ebony with Roasted flamed maple accent layer
Body: Roasted Ash
Neck: Roasted Flamed Maple/Roasted Ash/Ebony
Fingerboard:Roasted Birdseye Maple/Ebony inlays and binding
Eq: Aguilar OBP-3 Vol, Pan, Mid (Push/Pull Low/High mids), stacked...
Shawn May 32” 4 string bass
Hey everyone, I just finished up this Ernie ball music man sterling bass. It started life as honey burst with a Birds Eye maple neck. It’s a 1998 bass. I bought it here about 3 years ago and it was beat when I got it.
I painted the body dark blue metallic and pickguard and pickup white. I hydro dipped the body in white paisley. I don’t think it came out to bad for my first hydro dip bass body. I’ve done pickguards before but nothing this big. It’s certainly not perfect not good enough for...
Blue paisley music man bass
Hey everyone,
I recently purchased an Ampeg SVT-CL Heritage (2 weeks ago) and have encountered a problem. Initially, it worked fine, but now there's a slight hum/noise / sparkling sound. Moreover, I've noticed a blinking red light on the left side at the back, next to the usual green lights.
The previous owner mentioned the tubes were last changed in 2019. Could this be a tube problem or something related to the bias needing adjustment? This issue is new and wasn't there when I first got...
Help with Ampeg SVT-CL Heritage - Noise/Hum & Blinking Red Light
I recently bought this Harley Benton MB-4 but I've been finding it difficult to develop proper fretting technique. I often find myself squeezing the back of the neck with my thumb to get enough pressure to fret and have been experiencing some pain in my fretting hand because of this. I'm really torn on whether or not I should take it in for a setup as I dont really know what I'm looking at or how to tell if my issues are originating from my own poor technique or a poor setup on the bass....
Does it look like my bass needs a setup?
Hi there!
The PSU for my HX Stomp XL just broke down and now i'm looking to replace it inexpensively. I currently own a Harley Benton powerplant: Harley Benton PowerPlant ISO-1AC Pro Modular
And i was wondering if i could solve my problem by buying a y-cable like this:...
How to power a HX stomp XL
Metro series crafted in Japan, Vintage 5 Sadowsky. Upgraded with NYC single coils. Maple/Maple Neck. Solid Swamp Ash Body. Pearliod Pickguard. Chrome Hardware. Comes with traditional MIJ Metro Case. $125.00 shipped in the CONUSA. View attachment 5478260 View attachment 5478261 View attachment 5478262 View attachment 5478264 View attachment 5478265
Selling my Epifani T-212 cab. I've only used it a handful of times and now rests in my office with little/minor use. This cab is a BEAST! Comes with flight case and is ready to go. Prefer local sale but will ship if buyer helps pay for shipping.
Thanks for looking!
Tips thread for Copa America 2024
Matches start from June 20th with the final on July 14
Host nation USA
2 teams from each group qualify for the Quarter Finals
Group A
Argentina
Peru
Chile
Canada
Group B
Mexico
Ecuador
Venezuela
Jamaica
Group C
USA
Uruguay
Panama
Bolivia
Group D
Brazil
Colombia
Paraguay
Costa Rica
For sale is a 1958 Reissue Cavern Hofner, crafted in Germany in 2009. Rosewood fingerboard, multilaminate maple neck, spruce top, flame maple flat back, maple sides. There was 58 Cavern Basses in this line, this is bass #13. Original hardshell case included. $100 shipped in the CONUSA. View attachment 5478251 View attachment 5478252 View attachment 5478253 View attachment 5478254 View attachment 5478255
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Been researching preamp/di’s. A Noble is out of my budget. Looking for something I can use as a preamp/di to add warmth an provide some tone shaping, but also want something to use as a backup to my amp or in situations when I can’t use an amp. What best fits the bill and falls under $300?
I’ve been looking a lot at the Zio, the Tone Hammer, and the Nux Melvin Sparks, but am open to other suggestions. What do you guys think best fits my needs?
Up for sale - my ‘86 BLACK Alembic Persuader. This is 32” scale bass that plays and sounds great. One knob has been replaced, but besides that it’s all original. Controls are volume, volume, filter.
This one weighs in at ten pounds and balances well on a strap. It has been played and loved. There are a number of scrapes in the finish and a couple dings. I had trouble photographing it because of the Reflections off the black surface. For this reason, I’d really like to do a face-to-face...
‘86 Alembic Persuader
Another crazy contraption emerges from the Secret Underground Lab: A custom string winding lathe. Yep, it's a special machine made for making guitar strings.
No, I'm not planning on getting into making my own strings.....This was a commission job. There's a small custom string winding company here in Los Angeles. They mostly make strings for the various Latin instruments, but they do some specialty guitar strings. All custom, hand wound, using specialized electric lathes. Hand wound means...
A String Winding Lathe
Hi,
I'm new to the forum!
I would like a recommendation of new strings to put on my half size double bass that are easy to fret and won't kill my fingers after a few hours of playing.
I liked Corelli but needed to change recently and purchased Obligato's. I think I need a
synthetic non wound string for the G and D.
A friend mentioned Inovation Sliver Slap, however I'm told they don't come in half size.
Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks!
Linda
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Disclaimer: TI Jazz Flats
It’s hard to believe we’re not talking about this pedal more, given the relative popularity of their HD-1 Harmonic Driver. It’s got some gain with the Input Drive cranked which has a really fat, tubelike structure that’s also really smooth. Not like the HD-1’s gain style and certainly no fuzz tones to be found here, but setting it on the edge of breakup is where the magic is and pushing it harder than that only gets better.
The Multi...
Welp, found my secret weapon
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Ibanez EHB1005SMS
If you're wanting to add an EBMM to your toolkit, consider one or more of these. They are solid basses. If you are close enough to drive or even fly, there are many pros in FTF deal. I have 7 and I am keeping 2. I love my Sterling HH 4 and H4.
Google Drive Link with pictures and details is on the model name. Please let me know if a link isn't working.
1991 SR5 $1995...
EBMM Basses 1991-2019 4&5 Str.
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This is a great short scale bass that has everything you’d expect from a short scale! This thing thumps! It is built by Fender Japan (an import) and is just as quality as any American made Fender…since COVID, maybe even better! It’s a reissue of a vintage Mustang (early 70s I believe or maybe even late 60s). It can can sound very close to, if not exactly, like a P bass. The only things I’ve done to it are swapping out the tortoise pickguard for a black one,...
2013 Fender MB-98 / MB-SD Mustang Bass Reissue MIJ - Includes Fender Case!
My question involves my observations and some thoughts on my left-hand fretting hand.
For years and years, it seemingly wasn't an issue. But the past few years, the demands on my chops has been fairly light (country music, some classic rock, etc.). The bigger requirement is to be solid, play with authority, and lock in with the drummer and thus, the groove. Yes, even in country music, there's a groove....
Tonight, I was running through some fingering exercises that I'v not spent time...
LEFT Hand Short Fingers Technique
I was reading a thread in Thunderbirds and realize there are a few basses I’ve never tried simply because I think they look awful: Thunderbirds, Ricks and Hofners.
I’ve heard them on recordings (at least the Rick and Hofner), but TBH, I have no idea how all three basses sound. For all I know, they could be my sound… (someone needs to make a Jazz with Thunderbird and Rick pickups)!
Have looks ever deterred you from trying a bass model?
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Sadowsky 5 String Jazz bass hum Cancelling split coil model. Soft touch covering. Pretty much not a mark on em. Bridge and Neck. Great upgrade to MetroExpress or any non fender Jazz 5.
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From the warwick site.
No trades. Zelle, Venmo, Paypal F&F.
FREE SHIP CONUS.
$332 new off the warwick site.
No Box. Screws included at buyers request.
Hello everybody, it’s time for a Build Off! This time around, our theme is SUMMER SLAMMIN’ SUPER SHOWDOWN SPECTACULAR!
This build is your chance to go big, go wild, go nuts, get far out! Or not, I mean if you’re a gentle introvert, going wild could mean switching brands of almond milk, I dunno – the point is, you do ‘wild you’ the way you do you. And if it’s not super obvious, please tell us how your build fits the theme.
So…in the words of your favorite wrestler’s...
Summer Build Off 2024: Summer Slammin' Super Showdown Spectacular!
Fender Precision Custom Shop in Daphne Blue 1958 NOS
For your consideration:
2019 Custom Shop
Rosewood Board
Qtr Sawn neck
Certs/traveler
No scratches except on pickguard and a few indentations under the bridge guards ( from the bridge guard) . Condition is 9.8/10 ~ 9.2 lbs on bathroom scale
All case candy included some markings on the case.
$3300 Paypal Only, shipping in CONUS only.
I googled this and can't believe that it doesn't appear to have ever been discussed online, but it will be now. And, I know Tom Waits fans are rabidly loyal and I'm not trying to stir anything up, he's had a very successful career and inspired a lot of people.
But, occasionally I get asked to play something and it goes something like "It starts out in 4/4, but then there's a bar of 2/4, go to back to 4/4 for x measures and then there's a 9/8 measure followed by a ...
Do you think he really...
A question for Tom Waits fans
I'm selling a 1959 Fender. Precision Bass Neck With slab Brazilian rosewood fingerboard
The trust rod works as it should.frets and finish are both original
Pictures coming shortly.
View attachment 5456996 Another Amazing Fender Custom Shop 60’s Stacked knob Jazz Bass in beautiful Candy Tangerine!
Full specs in photos
This is my entry into the scratch build category of Summer Build Off 2024. I'm making a short scale 4 string fretless using these 4 piece of Yew.
I've got an idea of what I want it to look like, but the nature of the slab will dictate the final shape. I'll chamfer the top of the board to see what's going on with that inclusion and go from there.
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Hi all,
After deciding that I wanted to run without pedals and selling them all, I'm now slowly finding that I need to re-add a couple that I have a genuine use for.
I run a V4B and play in a three piece rock band. When the guitar player does a solo the live mix can sound like it drops off a little, when really it should build up. I tend to move my picking hand closer to the neck and hit the strings harder, but I'd also like a little help from a pedal just to fatten things out.
Anything...
Gritty boost to fill out mix behind guitar solos?
I have a Fender Mod Shop P bass. It sounds great and plays great. But it’s about 8 ounces to a pound heavier than my old, surgically repaired back and neck can handle.
Are there any bona fide means of reducing the weight that are worth doing?
So I agreed to play a gig in Ireland at a meeting that I'm attending.
In retrospect, this sounds like a terrible idea, but that's a different discussion.
I'm trying to figure out what to bring regarding effects and preamp while not really knowing what gear will be available. I've been told there will be a backline and PA, but I have no specifics yet.
My options include:
-Separate pedals for tuner, compressor, preamp, octave, filter, chorus, DI, headphone amp.
This is my least favorite...
Fly rig choices
I have had this bass for a good couple of months now and it has been used at band Rehearsals, sound wise I love how it sounds it is very comfortable to play, I had to do minimal set up work to it the intonation was spot on only adjustments I needed to make was lowering the action on the neck as I like a low action on my basses and a little bit of string height adjustment at the bridge other than that it was pretty much ready to roll straight out of the box. As for cons I can't really find...
My thoughts on the Markbass Gloxy GV5 bass.
I'm trying to decide which one I want more and I'm torn.
I sincerely trust this community to pick for me (my fate is in your hands).
Should I treat myself to an EBS Octabass or a Aguilar Filter Twin V2 Double envelop?
I was also considering the SupaFunk OR the Macrodose but I think the Aguilar may be the best of them in terms of functionality? Correct me please!
PS Im a pedal rookie with zero experience. I currently have the Darkglass Element, Pork & Pickle, and Empress Bass Compressor...
DECIDE FOR ME: Octave Pedal vs. Envelope Filter
I recently picked up a “pit” gig (onstage, actually) in a small theater and am going to leave my Goliath Sr. at the venue. I have spare heads I can leave there, but all of them are sub 10 lb digital (some cheap, some not). I was thinking of picking up a 30-40 lb. head at my local to leave there and worry less. It would be short money, and would make life easier for my subs (that’s a whole ‘nother thread). I know… I don’t need permission to buy more gear! I will probably be doing some...
Weight as a theft deterrent
UPDATE: One cab sold. The amp and a single SM112-P remain. I will consider selling items individually. $650 for the head, $500 for the cab with buyer to pay actual shipping
Trickfish Bullhead .5K amp with SM112-P cab. Very good condition, everything works perfectly. Comes with gig bag for amp and Tuki soft cover for cab.
Trade Interests:
Amp heads - Ideally a Trickfish Bullhead Mini + modest cash for my standard .5K; also interested in...
Trickfish Bullhead .5K + SM112-P cab - Will separate, will ship
In the right hand technique, is it safe to bend the wrist a little to bring the middle finger to the same level as the index finger (my middle finger is very long and I have to curl it like a hook, it fatigues my middle finger) and play with the edges of the fingers?
This is just me being curious about the education and talent level of people who post on TB. Choose the best answer and tell us about yourself.
Me? I have a day job. I started playing bass about a year ago. I will never be a professional, but I can still play some Thunderstruck. Gives me a mental "third place" to go, that's not work or home.
Just curious how others are finding business -
My variety trio is heavily booked thru September. It's busier than Summer 2023. Civic events - Tiki Bars - Wineries for the most part.
Private parties however are down a good %. My conclusion is that inflation is eating into folks disposable income & while they may have a big bash over the summer it will be more cost effective using their "nephew the DJ" or some other entertainment source.
I'm on the North Shore of Long Island close to...
Gigging Bassists - How is Summer 24' stacking up?
For sale is a like new, Maple/Rosewood Warmoth Jazz Bass neck. I purchased this neck from another Talkbass member a couple months back and never installed it. It has a StewMac water base ploy/scotchbrite satin finish. The headstock has pre drilled pilot holes for a string tree and Hipshot Ultralite HB6 1/2 tuners. Attached are photos and the Warmoth spec sheet files.
1.5 inch nut width
Graphite rods
20 frets size 6230 nickel Vintage size frets (vintage small)
Rosewood fretboard
Maple shaft...
Warmoth Jazz bass Neck Maple/Rosewood
I have been reading many threads to see which strings I might like best, but I'm having a hard time because I don't understand some of the terms that people use to describe the quality of sound that a particular string makes. I'm not remotely new to music or bass--been a bassist for over 40 years. But some of these terms just make no sense to me.
Please help me out! Ideally, I would like some recordings to show what some of these terms mean. At the least, a good description would help . . ....
String Sound Terms
I have a couple of basses that I am looking at getting refinished with metal flake. I really dig the G&L's and the Fender purple sparkle Adam Clayton sig and so many others.
I've been looking, and I can't find any information on what size metal flakes these folks use. I'm terrible at eye-balling these things and i don't want to buy a bunch of different sizes if I don't have to.
Anyone have any insight?
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Metal flake sizes
I'm asking this because this has long been a curiosity of mine.
I personally believe that having an amp head that weighs 3kg (or less) doesn't bring any tangible advantages for the bass player, since traditional solid state heads tend to weigh around 10-15kg or so. Hardly a heavy weight to carry, especially for short distances.
I've heard some people say that this is a great advantage for people who use public transport to get to gigs. Now, honestly, I don't get it. If you're carrying an...
What are the real advantages of lightweight heads?
I just got a brand new Ibanez AEG Acoustic Fretless bass, the bridge pins are too loose, but the strings stay tight and in tune because they get hung under the bridge. I can't tell if this is really bad or not, I'm looking to get some new tuning pegs that are bigger but not sure how to measure these stock plastic ibanez ones. Should I even worry about it?
Excuse my poorly worded question, I can´t find the exact terms to describe what I feel but I want to try it anyway and see if any of you can help me understand it a bit better.
I just bought a Sire P7 2nd gen second hand from a bass player for an absolute fair price I think, the instrument works fine and after a good clean and new set up I like it.
But, it feels somehow a bit slow and sluggish in response, nothing wrong or bad but I just cant put my finger on what it exactly ist.
I...
Naive Question - Slow/Sluggish feeling instrument
I just left the Guitar Center isle at Walmart. The basses (both of them) are in a locked cabinet, so I couldn't play either. It was a Wednesday and this particular Walmart only has human employees on Monday. I was hoping they would have the new Fender Professional VIII 4 string but sadly, they only had a Kaylor Kelce signature model and a Great Value P bass. I wanted to see if the new Fender innovations were worth the new $8,600 price tag. I hear the one bolt neck joint and new colors...
The year is 2040...
Let’s get ready to rumble !!!!!!
Mine will be an assembly/up cycling mix of old and new parts with a personal touch……..
Let’s start with the neck.
I will take it out of my Warmoth "super heavy/almost non-playable for me" jazz bass.
This is a Warmoth neck made of bare roasted maple wood with a padauk fretboard and steel reinforcement bars.
Here is the neck before disassembly :
- Carbon Fiber Composite neck
- Phenolic fretboard w/plastic dots
- 24 frets
- 34” scale
- EMG J active pickups/electronics package
- Bibicz adjustable bridge
Do you miss the old stuff? Maybe not the SVT and the Acoustic and whatnot, but the stuff of the 90s and early 00s: GK 1001RB, Eden WT800, SWR, Thunderfunk, etc.
For my part, I miss it. I don't think I've ever sounded as good as I did with my GK 700RBii and Eden WT800. Then again, maybe I was younger and didn't know any better, but it seems like there are more amplifiers I dislike nowadays than I did back then.
Im currently playing a rumble 500 on a bag end s15d and s15xd..,, i found a berg hdn212 in the ads for $1000.00
what do you guys think,,, would that be an upgrade with my sound from the rumble or would you stay with the bags,, im
Happy with the bag sound im just trying to simplify gigging and still have a decent sound.
My other rig is a TH700 on a sl410x
Here is your chance to own a legendary Kubicki Ex Factor (18v) in black! This instrument isn't just a bass, it's a masterpiece of design and innovation from Philip Kubicki. If you are reading this, you very likely know all about this fantastic instrument. If not, here is a quick summary:
Innovative features:
Kubicki's ingenious bridge with integral tuners makes precision tuning a breeze.
* EX - for extended fingerboard and range*. The string clasp (detuner...
Kubicki Ex Factor
I went to turn on the amp that I've been using about 13 years and the light won't turn on. I can't get any power and assume the fuse has been blown. I can't seem to find it or anything online showing where it is. Has anyone ever had to replace a fuse on the Acoustic Image contra 310 combo amp before?
Has anyone done this? Would it work? Just wondering. Have you done it? What’s it like?
Or the reverse? P guts and neck on a j body?
Here we have a gorgeous USA Made PRS S2 Thinline that plays and sounds more like a Core Model PRS. Pickups have been upgraded the PRS USA 85/15 ($500) and tuners have been upgraded to MannMade USA Locking Tuners ($120). I've also put black knobs. The guitar plays and sounds amazing, it also looks fantastic! Overall the guitar is in excellent condition, with only some swirling and scratches here and there, which would not even show up in photographs. Weighs in nicely at 7lbs. Overall, an...
PRS S2 Thinline McCarty 594 - USA Pickups
I've had battling guitarists again this past weekend and not being able to hear vocals, especially MY vocals, when both guitars are blasting loud. If i could hear vocals as well as I can hear the guitar player all the way across the stage I would be pretty happy. I recorded the band, on my phone, from a little shelf behind the band and my phone heard exactly what my ears were hearing.
Shouldn't the vocals be loud on stage?
Warmoth 5 string Deluxe Jazz Bass Neck. $500.00 or best reasonable offer. Includes Hipshot Ultra-lite tuning machines and string retainer. Neck is maple with Goncalo Alves fretboard. Frets are stainless steel with minimal wear. I always strung the bass this neck was on with flatwound strings. Scale length is 34 inches. Also includes insert system for bolt on neck. Satin factory finish with unknown autograph on back of headstock.
I have for sale a like new in original box Eden WTDI Preamp DI pedal. I bought this new and used it for maybe 2 hours. I decided I liked my amp without it. I'm asking $140 via PayPal for it shipped to the CONUS. Check out the pictures for more details. PM me with questions or to buy it. Thanks for looking.
...
Eden WTDI Preamp DI With Box and Manual
Great/Excellent condition American Standard 5 string jazz. Olympic white rosewood board, new NYXL strings installed. I do have a pickup cover added, I was gonna ad a stacked knob plate but I’m just not getting along with the string spacing.
10lbs 1oz with
$1100 shipped in conus
Sorry no HSC but I have a fender gig bag and will double box.
trade interest + cash
Origin effects bass compressor
Diamond bass compressor
High pass filter
Electro harmonix micro bass synth
Mono gig bag (single...
Fender American Standard Jazz 5
Continued from the following thread:
http://talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=304586&page=51
Hello fellow TB'rs!
Listing my '88 Fender Power Jazz Bass Special.
I had one of these many moons ago. Loved it. Then I sold it.. I found I really regretted it and after a long search, picked up another, from a fine TB Member that I dealt within the past.. Again, awesome.. happy me..
This is the one you see here listed for sale.
Why am I selling? It should be played. And I am just not playing it. Time is my enemy these days..
It is a shame for it not be played and enjoyed....
1988 Fender Power Jazz Bass Special
What's the best way to preserve and store an extra neck? My thought is to set the truss rod to get the neck flat, or with just a little relief in it, before safely storing it.
I recently bought a fretless bass (Fender AM pro-II, Jazz). Got it where I'm happy with it now. It was a Sam Ash liquidation, "new" but had some issues. I find this one has a really nice light weight, sounds good.
I came across a brand new, still with the wrappers on the keys and the hang tag, maple, fretted bass...
Best way to store unused bass neck?
I had an interesting conversation recently. It was with a gentleman who was a highly sought after classical musician. This guy had toured the world with renowned orchestras and symphonies. He had some amazing stories to tell.
What caught me off guard was when he began sharing the details of his touring stories. They all included wild parties, excessive substance use and lots of women. It was as if I was spending the evening with Gene Simmons or Stephen Tyler.
As I thought about it, I guess...
Sex, Drugs, and the Symphony?
It's practically the first note in the song "Wanted Dead or Alive" by Bon Jovi.
It sounds like a synthesizer is holding that low note.
How do I get that sound on my bass?
This is for a gig. We don't have a keyboard player so I want to play that long low note on my bass.
What pedals or effects would give me that sound?
Why not ?
I live in a small coastal town. We have a small shop, and I'm friends with the owner. He knows I've been a speaker designer since 1986, and told me he wanted something "nice" for the shop for playing his guitar through... a single 12 cabinet.
So we worked out a trade. He purchased this Schecter short scale bass for me, and I'm finishing up this single 12 cabinet for him. The Warehouse 75w Retro 30 driver will arrive Wed.
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Leather, oil rubbed bronze.... cabinet?
As they say, 'A journey begins with the first step', 'from little acorns big trees grow'. Loads of niches on TB for all tastes and budgets. So what's there to lose starting a dedicated thread for 3 strings or less bass enthusiasts. Some like moving up from 4 to more. But hey, it's ok to go the otherway too. "Less is More" is the motto, and if there was a patron saint it would be this guy View attachment 5409311
So how about it TB'ers. Come on in, the water's fine. Join a club that...
3 Strings Or Less Club
Wanting to pull the trigger on an ampeg 8x10 (2005 I think) cabinet. I feel like the Markbass just is a bit too bright on the mids and highs and just sounds maybe a bit too muffled on the low ends. Is that a smart move? I know gone is something subjective but I have always liked the ampeg tones.
(Bonus picture of Oliver for your enjoyment)
Hey there. I'm rounding out the last couple of spots on my board and am looking for something to create some ambient space. right now i'm trying the keeley caverns in that spot, but i don't know if it's exactly what im looking for. I thought about trying the boss rv-200 in it's spot, but i'm hoping for some great suggestions. let me have it.View attachment 5483921
for anyone wondering, the signal goes: Tuner, Compressor (always on), EP Booster (always on), Warhorn, 385, Bass OD, Magus...
Ambient Pedals
Hello, I just started playing bass guitar, I'm studying with music theory. But as far as I looked for on the internet, I couldn't understand how the tonic works. Now, do I need to play the root note in this bass line, or the tonic notes written above, or both? Or are these chords? Thanks
Up for sale is a new unused 920D loaded pickguard with 920D split coil pickup. I love 920D harnesses, but have never used their pickups. Since I did not install this one, I can't say how it sounds. I just know they make quality stuff and this setup retails for $175 and up at online stores. Here's your chance for a great deal! $130 $115 $105 $95 includes shipping to CONUS. PayPal preferred. Thanks for looking!
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REDUCED! 920D loaded P Bass pickguard includes split coil pickup
Epiphone’s just dropped custom color Thunderbirds:
Thunderbird '64 | Epiphone
I didn’t see another thread here and figured I’d get the conversation started.
Edit: Naturally, the Thunderbird Club was all over this yesterday
Looking over the specs, I’d bet it’s the same as the previous vintage offering just with new colors and a gig bag. If it plays and sounds like its predecessor, I’d be very happy....
Epiphone ‘64 Thunderbird
Here we go. It's time to convene and talk about hockey again. I have to say how much I respect each of you and appreciate the many things y'all have taught me about hockey over the years. Thank you.
Much change in Pittsburgh this offseason, on and off the ice.
Whatcha' looking forward to with your team?
-Mike
For sale is a beautiful EBMM Stingray Special 4 HH. Fantastic bass, I just don't play it very often as I typically go for a couple others. Includes a drop tuner, and original hardshell case. View attachment 5481671 View attachment 5481672 View attachment 5481673
For sale is a beautiful Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass. Excellent instrument, I just don't play it very often anymore, as I have other basses I usually grab first. Includes original hard shell case and tools.View attachment 5481674 View attachment 5481675 View attachment 5481676
USA Spector NS-2 with 9V Haz Lab preamp and EMG X PJ pickups. Awesome bass, but I'm thinning the collection out and have a different bass that's become my primary gigging and recording instrument.
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Dunwich Amplification Olde Dirty Bass: $225. OCD inspired bass overdrive that can get nasty. Dropping the price on this because I discovered that this new is actually $250. I don’t think they’re often made available, but I’m not upcharging because of scarcity. I also forgot to mention that the mids knob is a little “sticky” when you turn it past noon/1 o’clock, but it works perfectly fine. You just wouldn’t be able to use your toe to turn it on the fly. Has original box. Velcro applied on...
Dunwich (Magic Built) ODB, PT-Pro - ODB Price Drop ($225)!
Walked into a pawn shop this morning and saw this Sub Ray 5 hanging on the wall for $200. Tried it, neck feels really good. Needs some cleanup. Electronics barely worked but my suspicion is a bad battery. It’s dirty and needs cleaning, but in really good physical shape overall. Not too heavy. I’ll try to remember to weigh it.
anyway, talked them down to $130 out the door since it wasn’t working properly.
I’ll be modding it. Clean it up, get rid of the crusty old strings, and I have a...
NBD: Pawn shop find - Sterling Sub Ray 5
Loaded Squier 40th Anniversary Precision Bass Body
Very good condition
Black with original aluminum pickguard
The bridge has been replaced with a chrome model from a Squier Classic Vibe bass
The strap buttons are chrome aftermarket (D’Addario, if memory serves)
Volume and tone knobs are aftermarket replacements
The gold neck plate and output jack are original.
$175/shipped in the US/48 with the stock pickup installed
or
$260/shipped with a Nordstrand NP4A pickup as pictured (original...
Squier Loaded 40th Anniversary Precision Bass Body
MXR mini iso-brick power supply with all cables, and also includes (2) VooDoo Labs splitters and a 1spot voltage doubler cable. VERY compact. This power supply has tons of power on tap, and can easily power 9-10 pedals depending on their draw. (4) 300mA 9V outputs and (1) 9V/18V 800mA output. Can handle just about anything, except an HX Stomp or other pedals requiring 1000 mA or more. $85 shipped CONUS. Dropped from $100. PayPal G&S only. Thanks!
I have a 89 Kramer era Spector NS2 that came with the Hazlab preamp and I changed it out with one like the one that came in the NS2A. IMO it sounds better. I like the fact that it has two separate volume controls and you can roll back the bridge pickup to get that extra mid boost. The stock Hazlab has one volume and a blend that doesn't exactly do the same thing. I see everyone here raving about the Hazlab and I just don't think it sounds as good. What's all the fuss about?
FYI, over the...
What's So Great About Hazlab Preamps?
The gentleman in the clip is bassist/singer/songwriter Jerry Knight.
Jerry started as the bass player and vocalist in Ray Parker, Jr.'s late 70's band Raydio.
He went solo and scored this hit in 1980.
Jerry found his biggest success as a songwriter. One of the songs he's known for is Crush On You by 80's band The Jets.
Back to the bass, I mentioned that this was 1980.
To me, the bass looks T-40-ish, but the headstock is giving me Gibson vibes.
I actually...
Can you ID this early 80's bass?
Cool bass … but the C shape neck is not jiving with my wrist/hand issues. Bass needs fret ends filed (my house is very dry this time of year … even with a humidifier running). As I am extremely short on time, I’ll knock off $50 if you handle that.
FJ5 Model
Neck – Bolt On/ Maple/ C Shape
Fingerboard – Cenari with Abalone Blocks
Brass Nut
Fanned Fret 34”-32”
18mm String Spacing
Body Wood – Mahogany (Chambered)
Top Wood – Cenari
Pickups – Bartolini
Preamp - EMG BTS
Gig Bag included
$1400...
Faray Fanned Fret FJ5 5 String - Price Drop Again
2018 Fender Precision Elite in excellent, near-mint condition. Tobacco Burst with maple fret board. I bought this here on TB classifieds 2 years ago.
This bass was used a few times for my praise band and is in excellent condition. The neck is straight and true. Truss rod adjustment works very well. Hardware, pickups, wiring and pickguard are all original. Bass is sporting round wounds and sounds fantastic.
The issues I can find are:
- One very small depression on the back of the...
2018 Fender American Elite Precision Bass with Maple Fretboard - Tobacco Sunburst
Going through a big life change, will need to move in a few months, and need to seriously trim down. I’m more than happy to answer any questions/provide additional photos to interested buyers through PM, but I usually check TB once a day (and will likely be able to ship once a week as well), so please be patient
Not looking for trades. I'll likely take some of them down as soon as I sell a few, so if you're interested, hit me up.
Serek “Boba Fett” – 5 string, 30.5” scale, Big BladeMan 5...
Serek, Dingwall, Fender CS, Swan, Bongo, Fodera, Lakland
Hi guys,
I have been obsessed with this video for years, and in my opinion, the bass sound is perfect. The problem is, I can't get close to it...
I know that the bassist Karl Mueller uses a Fender Precision Bass and an Ampeg SVT.
Do you think I can get that sound with an Ampeg V4B? What would the tone settings be? Any ideas for changing my pickup?
Thanks !
Selling my custom Lowend LEJ6. Bass sounds amazing, with low action. Recently refinished at Lowend with a custom finish. Maple neck, maple fretboard, ash body, Lowend 2/3 band preamp, Ken Smith pickups. Weighs 10lbs 11oz not looking for trades but if you must please pm those offers View attachment 5487447 View attachment 5487448 View attachment 5487449 View attachment 5487450 View attachment 5487451 View attachment 5487452 View attachment 5487453
In good condition, works perfect and sounds amazing. I love this unit, especially for ampless gigs or for studio work direct into the board. I just have a lot of gear and need to clean up my space a little. Comes with power supply.
$500 shipped in USA.
Local pickup in Nashville.
So I am a fellow bass player with my own band, and I run sound for a very popular (and busy) local power pop band. For a gig coming up in a few weeks, their bass player cannot make it and they want me to sub in on bass.
Since I have been running sound for them for a long time, I have all the arrangements memorized, so no issues there.
Their bass player mostly plays very simplified versions of the bass lines for the songs. In the band’s case it works as she keeps a steady groove going,...
Which bass lines to play?
Excellent shape for a 40 year old instrument. All stock other than the strap locks.
Comes with a tolex hard shell case.
$1800 Shipped CONUS 48
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Very cool era for Stingrays. Matching Head stock, Truss rod wheel, 2 Band Pre-amp, OHSC.
$1700 Shipped CONUS 48
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Bass looks like new! Comes with OHSC and case candy.
$2400 Shipped CONUS 48
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The zipper broke on my $900-ish Howard Core hard(ish) case. Anybody have an bright ideas on how to keep it usable?
I bought this thing a little over a year ago and regretted it almost immediately. The hardware is cheap and immediately started falling off. The casters suck. It feels very flimsy when it's open. But I needed a bass-shaped box to throw in the band trailer and the next step up in quality comes with a really big price jumpView attachment 5488683 . What should I do??? Tear...
ISO repair advice for (cheap) hardsided case
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EDIT: I GOT MY ASKING PRICE FOR THE DREDGE-TONE ANGLER I WAS SELLING, SO I'M TAKING $10 OFF THE PRICE OF THIS PEDAL.
Here's a gnarly Meteoric Effects Super Nova fuzz pedal. I bought it new.
Meteoric Effects is a fairly new effects maker, but I get the feeling they'll be around for a long time! I really like the sound, but it's just not quite my flavor. Even if it's not exactly what you're looking for on...
Meteoric Effects Super Nova Fuzz - PRICE DROP!!!
I sanded a bass’ finish off the back of the neck about a year ago, applied a mixture of Transtint to adjust the color of the raw wood, then applied tru oil and gun stock wax like how EBMM does theirs.
how often should I re-apply tru oil and the gun stock wax? The neck feels about the same as when I first applied oil but feel aside I want to ensure the wood is protected.
I might try making a new Transtint mixture to darken the wood some. I assume I’d need to sand the back of the neck to...
Bass with a tru oil neck - how often should I apply more oil?
How do bad singers get away with sounding good?
With decades of musical experience behind me, I've noticed that there are some well respected singers who aren't technically good singers, but are often credited with having voices that are pleasant. Often, they're described as being "charismatic".
What's the explanation for that?
I picked up an empty Fender Rumble 200 cabinet for $20.
I’m debating on a what to do with it.
The simplest thing would be to replace the speakers and use it as an extension cabinet.
BUT I think it would be a lot of fun to either
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build a full bass amp with an ICEPower module and the preamp of my choice.
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build it as a powered cabinet. Still using an ICEPower module, but with PA/Pro speakers in it.
One thing is for sure, I don’t want a 15 inch speaker.
I would much rather use a...
Scored an empty Fender Rumble 200 cabinet..
DMC.micro pedal available, shipped in the CONUS. Clean and fully functional. PM for PayPal address and quick delivery.
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This Bronco came up locally for $80 so I made arrangements to buy it sight unseen. I knew from the crappy pic it would be a project, but how bad could it be ?
So I went and bought it. I didn’t really look at it, just brought it home. Now it’s not like it’s going to be a tough project or anything, but I had figured on “cleanup, setup, new strings, good to go”……
yeah…. I was wrong.
Janky home “lutherie” skills that included….
bad/disconnected pickup with some Pickguard material...
Found what I thought was going to be an easy project …
Came up for sale near me, and I'm definitely interested.
Only problem is, it looks SO legit, BUT, it was the S8 serial number. And instead of S8 + 5 digits, it's S8 + 6 digits..
Thoughts?
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Pulled this down same day as posting, having a real hard time letting it go but I'm trying to go to 4 string exclusively.
I don't exaggerate when I say this is the best bass I've ever owned. Among the highest level of craftsmanship and selection of tone woods and construction, in line with Fodera, Alembic, etc. Adamovic makes less than 80 basses a year, as far as I know there are only a handful of "Darks" in existence. This is essentially a 5 string version...
Adamovic "The Dark" 2023
Cash $2350 !! A steal Deal!
Up for consideration this beautiful de Oliveira Bass 6 !
Made in Brazil !
Built by passionate luthiers in Natal, north of Brazil, this bass sounds even better than it looks.
You can check a few videos in their YouTube channel but I included one of this bass so you can check the sound .
Includes custom leather strap hand made in Brazil and custom padded gig bag.
34 scale
17.5 mm spacing
Body: Brazilian Cedar
Top: Poplar...
New cash sale !! DeOliveira 6
**Now 2400 shipped!! Such a steal ! I just have to many basses , Take these awesome axes please!!
Up for consideration my Fodera empire NYC 4 ! No trades thanks .**
Fodera NYC 4 jazz
9.5 lbs
Holly top
Ash body
Maple finger board
1.5 nut width , 9.5 radius .
19mm spacing
EMGs J pick ups
Pre amp fodera
Has white parchment pick guard but it’s off . Holly looks good .
PayPal method of payment : I’ll ship it anywhere in the USA .
Bass sounds good and plays...
Priced to sale !! Fodera NYC Empire
Up for consideration, my 2012 Emperor II.
Absolutely no trades only selling !!
Please serious buyers only . I will kindly ignore low ball offers .
PayPal is the method of payment !!
Buy with confidence!!
Specs :
Emperor II
Ash Body
Flame Maple Tone Block
5A Masur Birch Top (Solid)
Neck Woods
Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard
5-pc. Maple Neck with Bubinga Stringers
Mother-of-Pearl Dot Inlays
Construction Specs
Birth Date – October 2012
Neck-Through Construction
34″ Scale...
Fodera Emperor II
Up for consideration this beautiful monarch custom bolt on 5 !!
**No trades please and I will kindly ignore lowball offers
PayPal is method of payment !!
specs :
Body Woods
• Ash Body
• No Tone Block
• Olive Topwood
Neck Woods
• Birdseye Maple Fingerboard
• 3-pc. Hard Rock Maple Neck
• Abalone Block Inlays
Construction Specs
• Bolt-on Construction
• 33" Scale Length
• 5 String Configuration (19.0mm Spacing)
• 22 Frets (Small frets)
Electronics Options
• Fodera Custom Preamp
• Fodera...**
Fodera Monarch 5
Single owner purchased last year. Kept Mint in case with all accessories and paperwork in my home studio. I did change the strings to Ernie Ball chrome flats.
Outstanding playability, tones and comfort.
$2480 Paypalled plus shipping to you location. Continental US only.
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Sadowsky Metroline Vintage PJ 21VP4 - Last Chance before Reverb listing!
Used 9v Rusty Box with white shipping box, purchased this from Japan as a backup and its no longer needed. $300 shipped via UPS CONUS
PM me with any questions or additional photo requests, thanks
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Used Ashly SC-40 the original "Geddy" Preamp, purchased to capture a tone-match for my Fractal and its no longer needed. $300 shipped via UPS CONUS
PM me with any questions or additional photo requests, thanks
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Selling this mid 2000s Fender American Deluxe jazz bass QMT.
Bass is in great shape and plays fantastic.
Weight is 9.1 lbs and everything is original.
The bass pot is scratchy sometimes.
Will be shipped in original hard case.
$1200 shipped PayPal to lower 48.
I like this little summation by Sadowsky, in part,I'm sure, because it fairly closely reflects my own experience and opinions. We've seen comments from Roger, and others, on this subject, so not new. And we've seen how contentious this stuff can be, unnecessary though that seems. Oh no!!!!
But I think he puts his perspective forward here pretty succinctly, and ends, appropriately, with "Use your own ears, play what you like." There ya go.
View attachment 5488338I painted and hydro dipped my ebmm sterling. I’d like a white pup cover but music man doesn’t offer them. I know this b/c I damaged the existing pup and had to have it replaced and I asked cs then if then had white. Any ideas?
Continuing my bass sell-off to pay for home repairs. Here is a very near mint 2011 Limited Edition 60th Anniversary precision bass. I am the second owner and it is all original and easily 9.5 of 10. This is not true replica of the early P bass but rather a hybrid of some various P-bass designs over the years, bringing together stellar elements of earlier versions. Hasn’t left my home since I purchased a few years ago. I have (and have had) many Fender Ps, and to my mind this captures some of...
FINAL DROP:Fender 60th Anniversary Precision, Limited Edition (2011), minty
Hi there,
'back to the bass after a 25 years hiatus. Fresh as ever.
Bought a Sire V3. feel Great to work grooves again.
I've been on SBL, Dan Hawkins, Mark of course...Hope I'll learn a lot here, cheers
here I am with another question about strings (not their lenght!)
I'm with this Mustang Bass Reissue, a '99 (P serial number, and a '98 stamped on the neck pocket) in Fiesta Red which looks like new (probably the owner never played it, because the frets are mint, and the strings on were the original Fender short with black silk).
as soon as it walked in my house, I strunged it with a set of Thomastik JF344 I've used for the past 4 years, because this bass seems to whisper me...
Thomastik JR324 Jazz Roundwound on a Mustang bass (and short scale in general)?
Hi! I tried switching on my Fender Rumble 150 head... but the switch failed totally, as one can see in the attached picture.
I try putting the springs back in place, to no avail. Anyone encountered this situation? Is this repairable? Remplacement switches are readily available... Should I buy one and have it changed?
Many thanks!
For reference mine is a 2007 SR5 HH (ceramic pickup)
I am really liking the following eq
Bass - just a slight reduction in Bass (as slight as possible from indent)
Mids- just a slight bump in Mids (as slight as possible from indent)
Treble- just a slight bump in Treble (as slight as possible from indent)
I know this is not a big change in EQ but it makes a big difference in clarity and definition.
What is your favorite EQ setting for the Stingray HH?
Basically brand new. Bought this as a "travel bass," but I always take my full scale basses with me. Cool instrument. Fun to play. Sweet, fat bass tone - even the low B.
The 5-strings like this one go for $449 plus tax. So you can get this bass for $100 off the new price. Includes case. You pay $40 for shipping, and I'll cover anything over that amount.
Check out video demo of the 4-string model here:
Bryan
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INFO:
Pulling inspiration from the...
Kala Solid Body U-Bass 5 String - NEW MODEL
In excellent shape - see photos for condition details. Includes the original box.
Price includes shipping in the USA with PayPal G&S payment.
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*PLEASE NOTE: Grogu is not included as he and I have formed a life bond, which is why he is now so fond of pedals.
Includes original box, manual, rubber feet, and sticker.
Price includes shipping in the USA after PayPal G&S payment.
See photos for condition details.
*PLEASE NOTE: Grogu is not included as he and I have formed a life bond, which is why he is now so fond of pedals.
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Whelp, I gave it the good, honest try, but I prefer WYSIWYG controls and turning knobs over building presets on my laptop. I get the appeal but sadly, I am just not a Helix guy.
This is the limited edition blue and has a few extras:
* Custom Pedalnetics 4/5 extender footswitch - I had it set to move between presets (if you don't want my name on there for all time, I'm sure gaffer's tape would do the trick, or you could sand it down)
* CIOKS power adaptors - the gray is to sum two...
Line 6 Helix Stomp (w/ IMA presets & extras)
No box, manual, or issues, functions as it should. Includes non-original (longer) IEC cable, and eight (8) MXR DC cables to connect all your pedals.
Built like a tank (pun intended) and has never failed.
Lots of surface scratches and missing some paint on the bottom from different adhesives and anchors being removed over the years - see photos for condition details.
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T-Rex Fuel Tank Classic power supply
Darkglass DG212NE 2x12" Bass Cabinet In excellent condition 1000 watts. Shipping included CONUS and ships in the original box.
Technicals details
Speaker
Custom Design Eminence® Speaker
Horn
P-Audio PHT-410
Cabinet Material
Paulownia w/ Baltic Birch Front Baffle
Frequency response (-10dB)
36Hz – 15kHz
Sensitivity (@1m, 1W)
100dBSPL...
Darkglass 2x12 1000 watts - Shipping Included
I've never owned 1, even though I'm a lifelong Texan who is pushing 60. What about you? Do you look like you ride tall in the saddle?
looking to trade my Dingwall Z3 3x.
It features an Unreal buckeye burl x-top, series/parallel toggles, 18v Darkglass preamp, FDV pickups, Wenge fretboard, maple neck, matching headstock, a beautiful dark trans purple body, purple to a kind of smoky ash reverseburst and purple pearloid block inlays. Comes in the standard grey Dingwall padded gig bag, which is how I received it.
there are two very minor dings, one tiny one on the back of the headstock and one on the underside of the body
I...
Dingwall Z3 (sale price added), trade for Dingwall SJ5 or Status CW 5
Hi everyone,
This is a my amazing Moollon 56 P in Lake Placid Blue. I adore everything about Moollon, but I recently acquired a 1968 Telecaster Bass which covers the same tonal territory. So, I'm really happy to be able to offer this beauty to the TB community.
The 56, built in 2018, has a good amount of natural relic, as the original owner who I purchased it from is a full-time pro. If you know Moollons, you’ll know that YJ sprays his nitro very thin, and it has been said that by the time a...
MOOLLON "1956" P-Bass, PRICE DROP now $3,400 shipped! TRADE ADDED
Here’s a video from waaay back in 1994, Meshell playing “If That’s Your Boyfriend He Wasn’t Last Night.” Check out how young Jon Stewart looks!
I’d post this just because it’s badass and fun to watch, the band is very tight here. But Meshell has an interesting bass, a Les Paul body shape with dual humbuckers and a very modern, almost Mark King tone. She plays it when she wants to feature the bass; there’s another guy playing the recorded part on an J. Anyone know what Meshell’s bass is?...
What bass is Meshell playing here?
Hey all. I wasn't really going to post about this and continue trying to handle it myself, but recent developments have forced my hand to the point I now feel that not warning my fellow bassists in the community and potential customers across the world about this guy would make me as bad as he is.
I'll split this into separate replies on this thread, because there's a lot of detail that simply can't be told in one but please, bear with me.
In late June 2013 and after a long...
WARNING: Jon Letts/Letts Basses
Selling this awesome Stingray. I bought it here maybe 6 months ago but now want one of the authentic 70s spec Stingrays (if I can find one around 9 lbs!). This bass is just a killer axe in all respects. Not mint but very, very clean. Comes with the Mono case but case was damaged in shipping. Still functional though. Roasted neck, 18 volts, 7 lbs and a half pounds !!! Sorry for photo quality. Contact me for additional pics and details View attachment 5488239...
Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special Electric Bass
2001 Rickenbacker 4003 in desert gold (Color of the Year). Did I put LaBella gold flats on it just to match the color?…maybe, but they sound great! This bass is in excellent condition. The only obvious flaws are a very small amount of bridge lift and a small separation of the binding near the bridge. Other than that there is some light crazing and dulling of the finish here and there, but it really takes direct light to see it. I did my best to show these things in the pics. And the bridge...
FINAL DROP-2001 Rickenbacker 4003 Desert Gold (COY)
An observation based only on playing asst rock songs with electric and acoustic guitars, drums, and vocalists, in a 45m2, 500 ft2 room, at parties with like 25-30 people incl a lot of musicians,
My experience is,
* when the whole night is played 100% clean, several people will always say, "that bass sounds fantastic", and,
* when there's a bit of (to me, pleasant tubey) overdrive or basically any other effects, somebody will say eg., "I think there's a blown speaker"....
How we hear it, and how they hear it
Hi everyone,
I've been playing bass for about 2 years now and I'm looking to upgrade my bass from this Aria STB P bass model: ARIA STB-PB
I was looking at used Fender Player P basses and came across this Squier bass for £350. I was wondering if this would be a good bass to upgrade to but I was skeptical because of the lower price tag so I came here to ask.
Thanks to anyone who responds!...
Is this 1993 Squier Standard Precision Bass any good?
I was reading my Bass Player Magazine today when I found this David Gage's advertisement about a new piezo pup called the "LifeLine". From the description on the website, it seems to be located in the bridge adjusters area with no mod required. If they come up with a design ala full circle that actually sounds good with arco, I might give it a shot!
https://www.davidgage.com/lifeline.php
Does anybody know more about this?
This is my first time to enter such a competition and this will be my fourth from scratch guitar build.
This will be a fairly straight-forward four string fretless bass. It will be a laminated hard maple and padauk neck through construction with. The fretboard will be ebony.
It will be a simple passive P-J configuration. One volume, one tone and a 3-way switch. The hardware will mount from the back and there will not be a pickguard. It will have black Gotoh tuners with one Hipshot D-tuner...
Summer Build Off 2024 - Fretless Summer Nights
This question may sound rather elementary but I promise you it is not. Other than at home practice when you perform live what is the purpose of the amp.
Im a new player and looking into starting to perform. I originally thought you put your Amp and 8x10 wall of speakers up so the audience could hear you. Ive been doing a lot of reading that says the on stage speakers are monitors so everyone can hear themselves. Then I read to get a di so you can plug straight into the house system.
Then it...
what is the purpose of an amp?
Hi,
My Precision (regular split coil) has developed some electrical noise.
When my hands are not touching the strings I hear some hum/buzzing in my amp/inears.
Upon touching the strings the bass is quiet.
Is this a shielding issue?
I've been thinking recently about my pattern for buying bass guitars, and I have it figured out. I'll purchase one instrument that I enjoy and exclusively play that. After a while I will think about getting a second instrument with a different sound, and I will try out what is available from one of the local music stores in my area, and also look online. So then I'll purchase a second instrument, or a third, or a fourth. After a while of this pattern, I'll end up owning several instruments...
What is your pattern for buying bass guitars?
Have to sell more pedals! If the Anadime doesn't sell, though, I'll be happy to keep it... it's incredible.
Anadime Bass Chorus
190
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Going to miss this one. Best chorus on bass ever.
Tech21 DI-2112 [SOLD]
160
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My always on preamp. Sad to see this go. This is the first version without the auto channel switching with a single output being used....
Pedal Sell-Off [Anadime Bass Chorus left!!]
Hi colleagues, hopefully your knowledge can help me: I have a gorgeous Lakland Skyline 44-64 Bob Glaub from 2006 (2nd hand bought in 2012, S/N=0607xxxx) and would love to know if the electronics were originally P+J or the Jazz pickup was added afterwards, do you know if it is there any way I could get this info? I attach some pictures, thanks in advance!
Warwick GPS Thumb Bass 2022 Mint condition. 5 string . All original ,comes with all paper work and great soft case. All in like New condition. Shipping will be negotiated.It weighs about 9.2 lbs
Mint condition. Rarely used. Will ship in original packaging. Price includes shipping.
Review of this amp.
Would consider trade for PF-800 or PF-500 in like condition plus additional $TBD
I am a dyed-in-the-wool fingerstyle player. Always have been. Came over from DB where we didn’t need no steenkin’ picks, and never looked back. I’ve tried playing with them, and the results are laughable.
Yet whenever I find myself playing air bass, I notice that I’m pretending to play with a pick. Weird.
(Of course, as a former DB player, if I’m actually trying to work out a fingering pattern without a bass handy, I play my right forearm with my left hand like it’s a bass neck. But we all...
Air Bass Technique
I remember seeing photos and hearing Mark Sandman of Morphine's unique custom two-string bass, but this is yet another one! ATLANSIA Alien Bass 2st 2.39kg made in Japan https://reverb.com/item/82657278?ut...are&utm_campaign=listing&utm_content=82657278
Line6 HX Stomp - Original Box and Power Supply!
This is by far one of the best multi-effects processors on the market - possibly the best compact one for sure. Everything in this sounds great, nothing sounds "digital". Why am I selling? I upgraded to the bigger Helix floor unit for my gigs. If I needed a more compact board, I'd keep this for sure. I'm the original owner and it'll come with the box and power supply. If you're lucky, it'll come with some decent...
Line6 HX Stomp - Original Box and Power Supply!
Please bear with me.
So a while back I posted this thread - Same strings different bass - stiffer feel
tldr; was that I got a very nice Cort GB Modern 4, hoping it would serve a purpose as my go to 4 string, as it's very light and high specked. I am disabled by a pain condition and hardly able to leave the house, so weight matters.
The issue was that no matter what strings I put on it, the...
TI Jazz Rounds just blew my mind - re: Cort GB Modern 4
So, I've read multiple threads about the fact that the Boss LS-2 (Line Selector) can be used as a Wet/Dry blend, but I've been having a bit of trouble getting it to work that way.
Currently, I have my bass + tuner pedal running into the "Input" of the LS-2, and the "Output" goes out to my amp. All of my pedals are running on effects loop "A", and effects loop "B" I have left empty.
On the "A+B Mix" setting, this should produce a clean blend, however I'm not entirely sure how to achieve...
How to hook up an LS-2 as a Wet/Dry Blend
Broughton Omnicomp
Great comp, great builder. Only selling because I upgraded to a Line 6 Helix, so the pedal board is getting purged.
Price: $160 shipped to the CONUS
No Trades
PayPal only
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For sale complete set of Nordstrand NJ4SV Split Coil Hum Canceling Jazz pickups. These are awesome pickups which I put in my 1972 Jazz bass around three years ago. I ended up having the original pickups rewound which is why I am selling these.
Awesome noiseless pickups that capture that vintage tone. The set includes the neck position and bridge position pickups in the standard Fender widths. They are in excellent condition and will come in the original box.
$190 shipped CONUS.
Here is a...
Nordstrand NJ4SV Hum Canceling Jazz Pickups
I'm selling this masterpiece! The Sadowsky NYC Custom was made in the 1996.
The condition is pretty used and modified. However, this has not lost any characteristic of "Sadowsky Sound." It is a 4-string Sadowsky NYC bass and has very good used condition. The one specialty is that this bass is made and signed by Roger Sadowsky himself in 1996.
The aesthetic is gorgeous. See the beautiful maple top on the high-quality swamp ash body. If you look closely, there is a crack repaired on the...
Sadwosky NYC Custom #2363
Any Nash B6 owners? It’s a Nash’s take on a bass VI. I’m sort of surprised there isn’t an existing thread for this. Pickups by Lollar. Curious about the bridge choice. Seems like a nice middle ground between Squire variants, over priced Pawn Shop bass VI’s, and very high priced custom shop and vintage bass VI’s. I’ve got one in candy tangerine with a mint guard on order. Stoked for it to arrive but I don’t think I’ll see it until sometime between Christmas and May Day. Anyone own who wants...
Nash B6
Source Audio pedals for sale, package or individual.
Soleman (no box) - $125
Neuro Hub (with box and cables) - $75
C4 Bass Synth (with box and cables) - $175
Mercury (No box) - $100
Aftershock (with box and cables) - $125
Atlas (with box and cables) - $150
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Hello, everyone. Some time ago I decided to put together a custom bass for myself. I thought I would design it in some CAD software I was trying to learn, let Warmoth build my neck, and I would get all the various parts together. I have some screenshots here I would like to share and get some opinions on from the community.
I wanted a Rick, but they are just too expensive. So I started the design from the Rick silhouette, and went from there. It is a five string fretless, and I decided...
New Bass Body Design
Best bass bag?
Now that Mooradian is out of business, what’s the best case in production?
Tuff Bag?
Bobelock?
Tonarelli?
Something else?
I recently got my first US made Fender Jazz bass 5 string (a 2012 with Aguilar Hot pickups) and immediately went to my go to D'Addario superlight (nickel) 5 string set. Sounded ok but something seemed to be missing. I wore out the first set and recently put on a new set...same thing...something just not right to my ear. I peeled them off yesterday and put on a set of GHS light nickel Boomers and I gotta say I'm pretty impressed. They definitely have a clarity across all strings the...
Your Favorite Light/Superlight Gauge Strings??
Have you tried an ac30 for bass. Perhaps with a different cabinet?
They have a very noticeable mid hump and I’m wondering if it’s in a good spot
for bass ?
Spector Euro Doug Wimbish
Has smaller, more Jazz bass like neck than a traditional Spector. Bass is stock and unmodified; it does come with a Spector hard case instead of a bag. Bass is lightweight, approx 8.5lbs, plays very nice. Tone pump preamp with trim pot.
Bass is near mint condition, can't find a scratch on it. If you want one of these basses in practically new condition for much less $$ than new, this is it. No international shipments.
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Spector Euro Doug Wimbish
Very recently Primus performed with members of Tool and Troy Van Leeuwen at a benefits concert for Jimmy Hayward. Through a video posted on Instagram, you can get a peek at Claypools newest iteration of his pedalboard.
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Besides the obvious (DM4, AX300B, BOOMERANG), there's also some new things here. For one you can see the new mk2 of the DL4 (on the left), but there's also two new things in the middle of the picture.
I would guess that the brownish looking...
Les Claypool new pedals
View attachment 5465111 View attachment 5461944 View attachment 5461945 View attachment 5461946 I have a set of pickups that come out of the signature Fender Duff Mckagan bass. The J is a duncan hot stack 2 and the P is a fender of some sort. The P, to me has a more vintage sound, but more output. Sounds fuller, more powerful. All are in mint shape. The P has the ground plates attached.
I have a 2 solid shaft 250 CTS pots, the heavy duty 3 way toggle and the TBX...
Duff Mckagan bass pixups
Well recently my 1979 Yamaha BB1200 has been my main gigging bass (although I don't tend to have a main gigging bass for long as I like to switch them up).
I was really happy to secure a second 1979 BB1200 in natural finish as a back up.
The problem is now I don't know which one I like best?
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NBD 1979 Yamaha BB1200 (Diary of a mad bass collector)
The mother of them all might be that Wagner's music is "better than it sounds." This was supposedly uttered by Mark Twain, although I've recently read that it's correctly attributed to Edgar Wilson.
Here are some of my favorites, and even though I'm using quotation marks, they are only as I remember them. So there's some paraphrasing going on, I'm pretty sure.
Ray Davies was asked his opinion of Bruce Springsteen's songs. He replied, "I don't know... I don't drive."
David Crosby...
Hilarious negative assessments of musicians
Anyone ever go on a years-long short scale kick, filtering all your searches to exclude anything above 33” for whatever reason—maybe you like being lazy with your pinky, maybe you like the tubby tone, maybe arthritis is making standard too uncomfortable—until, one day, you find your technique improves, or you want a different tone, or your arthritis gets better, and now EVERYTHING that you see from 30” to 36” is a potential source of GAS?
Asking for a friend.
Simple, reliable, and sound great.
$75 shipped to lower US 48 states.
Paypal, venmo, and zelle work for me!
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$210 shipped to lower US 48 States paypal, venmo, zelle accepted.
Canada + Rest of world, $200 + postage.
Minty fresh.
This sucker absolutely rips on bass. So satisfied, but need to continue selling off gear I don’t often use
Pros:
Clean Knob
2 Muff circuits
Intuitive tone shaping controls
It provides the doom you crave
Cons:
Weed graphic may be offensive to grandmas and squares
$210 shipped to lower US 48 States. $200 + exact postage to Canada
In great condition. Includes 12V x 1000 mAh (pedal requires at least 1000 mAh to warm up tubes) power supply cable.
$10 off if you choose to not include the power supply cable.
See 3rd pic for info on the pedal from Sushi Box FX’s website.
$225 shipped to lower 48 US states. Paypal, venmo, zelle all accepted.
Purchased on TB but want to release it back to the wild.
Includes an EQD Box and sleeve
2009 Made in Korea Lakland Decade, which some would is more desirable than the later Indonesian ones. The new Decades have a truss adjustment on the headstock, but these original first run ones have the Musicman type wheel at the neck heel. Plays great and has tons of useful sounds from nasaly bridge pickup to warm and wooly almost hollowbody sound with the neck pickup. Some light swirls in the finish from touring with it but no dings or scratches that I can find and the neck is super comfy....
2009 Korean Lakland Decade 8lb 9oz
Deciding to let this go (forreal this time) and setting at an unbeatable price!
One fantastic bass overdrive, but it doesn't come off the shelf and get much love anymore.
$135 shipped to lower 48 US States.
$135 + Exact postage to Canada
Thanks for looking!
...
Broughton Audio Azure Drive
Bow has been re-haired with premium hair.
The bow has been priced by Lisa Gass at LA Bassworks.
Though Lisa mentioned it struck her as a $2500 bow, compared to the newer Sugito bows she priced it at $1500.
This popped up for sale a few hours from me for a stupid low price and I’m trying to figure out if it’s legit (and probably stolen) or a knockoff.
I don’t know much about Ricks, but the made in America sticker is rectangular instead of the oval I have seen on others. The truss rod cover also seems to be going the wrong direction and is missing the Made in USA at the bottom of it. Not sure of that means it’s a fake or sone variant I’m not familiar with. Also, it appears to have had the...
Is this Rickenbacker fake, stolen or both?
Lovers of dirty sounds : #overdrive then #fuzz or #fuzz then #overdrive ?
(rickenbacker 4003, darkglass B3K, aguilar fuzzistor, usually on ampeg ventura 7 but here -> direct soundcard)
This ad may be a little long, but I want anyone considering this bass to know as much about it as I do so they can make an informed decision. You will not see phases such as “mint, all original, unplayed” in the description. If you are looking for a collector’s item to hang on your wall or keep safely in the closet - this is not the bass for you. If however, you are looking for a great playing and sounding early 70’s Jazz that you can (and should) play everyday, this is your bass.
I’ve...
Fender ’73 Jazz Bass - Sunburst/Rosewood
I bought this Mutron BiPhase clone early April from Thomann. It is a great Phase shifter, it does sound really good, played around with it for 2 afternoons, but not quite what i will be using a lot and i'm saving up for something else.
Comes in box with paperwork (you will need the manual). Behringer does not ship these with a power supply, which is 9 or 12V and needs to be at least 700mA. Shipped conus.
Ive just created a Playlist for TalkBass members - add links in the comments section and I'll add the tracks!
TalkBass.com Forum Members On Spotify
Howdy all. Up for sale is a super-clean and serviced-this-month Mesa Boogie D-180. I bought it many years ago as a backup and aside from testing it briefly at home, I never gigged it or played it out. It has been stored indoors the entire time I've owned it.
It has just been serviced and tested by a local tube amp tech and has been given a clean bill of health. Here's a breakdown of what he found and did:
* All tubes tested strong and proper - however, a previous owner...
Mesa Boogie D-180 - super clean and recently serviced
- Assorted black and chrome jazz control plates. All to spec. (All sold plates are indicated as"SOLD")
- One 6 hole neck plate which is an awesome solution to those 4 hole bodies and necks with damaged hole slots.
All in new condition. Take note that 2 of the plates (ones in the middle) have extra holes drilled for small switches. I'll include screws for the plates with your purchase.
$14 each. Shipping...
Assorted Jazz Plates and one neck plate
Dear all
I’ve been around for a few months but haven’t posted and registered yet … this is now done !
47 years old, father of 4 boys.
My 2nd son brought music home through piano. He was quite talented but iphones have ruined his passion and replaced piano by some useless time on screen. He is still a decent player.
My 1st son then brought a guitar home at the age of 15 (I wonder why ;-). ). He had to stop guitar for studies for a couple of years but we’re hoping that he will continue
Then...
New member
Up for sale at the moment is this Manne 4 string fretted bass. Price is $1,850 shipped to your home in the USA. It's in fantastic condition with the exception of the tiny plastic Manne logo came off on one of the pickups. Just the little label. (See photos)
I originally purchased this in 2018 from NordSound in Norway for €1.850 Euros (about $1,944 in USD) Since purchasing it, I upgraded these things:
- Replaced the Wilkinson tuners to Gotoh brand.
- Replaced the bridge which was...
Manne Newport 4 Satin Special
This Quadra bass was a made to order by a very talented luthier named Trevor Woodland who operates under the name Vigilant Guitars. I got it for a very good price because while he already made a prototype, my order was the first custom order for this specific model. It took three months to complete.
I love this bass and it sounds fantastic. I would keep it even as a work of art. But I have to start contributing funds towards lights and sound for my newly formed band. So this as well as...
Vigilant Quadra (NEW) Under 8.5 pounds!
Fender Squier Precision Bass neck…. Affinity I believe. Really good feeling neck, aged in but TONS of life left. Frets are in great shape … I had flatwounds on it. See pics. Tuner holes for regular squier tuners, also for 70s style tuners. Straight, truss rod works fine, neck sets up well. See pics for details. Feels like an old pair of your favorite jeans…..
$85 shipped in the continental USA
PAYPAL
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Squier P Bass neck
I did a quick search to see if there was a bass pedal club for Taurus Pedal, Roland PK-5, DIY MIDI pedals and the like, and didn't see one. If not, I'll start one! Reply with what pedals you have and I'll assign a number.
I use some old Hammond organ pedals that I converted to MIDI pedals (check out midipedals.com for more info).
twocargar (#1)
scatbass (#2)
Stick_Player (#3)
Bjazzman (#4)
Rugbass(#5)
rtav (#6)
Bassman316 (#7)
ATLbassist (#8)
95svtcobra (#9)
NOLA Bass (#10)
audioweapon...
Bass Pedal (Taurus, Roland, MIDI, etc) Club?
I don´t get it, I know it makes sound like Jaco, Jamerson or Geezer Butler with a simple turn of a knob; but I´ve seen people here selling everything they had just to buy one of these..
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For your consideration:
2019 Fender Jazz Custom Shop 1966 Surf Green
Rosewood Board
Qtr Sawn Neck
Block inlays
Certs/Traveler/Case Candy
This instrument is in amazing condition with no issues at all. A real beautiful instrument.
Condition 9.9/10. 9.1lbs on bathroom scale.
$3300 PayPal only. Shipping in CONUS only.
Up for sale is this Myers Guitar 5 string in LA Gold.
This guitar was pretty much based upon some insane creative ideas between me and the builder to create a swiss army knife for a Bass. So, what we have is two musicman pickups similar to the MTD Super 5 (Pickups came from MTD Super 5 bass). The scale is 34 inch, and the pre amp is a John East Universal Preamp with 2 switches that are all on on on, which in this case equates to upper coil, lower coil, both, this works for each pickup....
Meyers Guitar LA Gold 5
Meet the mini me:
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I am leaning that I love split coil pickups and sunbursts.
But I have question…
Do Mustangs naturally have a “chorus-y” sound? I am noticing that on some frets the note that sounds acoustically is a bit different than what sounds through the pickups. Almost like there are two notes sounding at once.
I have messed with the pickups height and I still get the same effect.
With the stock strings this effect was...
NBD: A Question about Mustangs
Up for grabs , Mike Lull PT4 in very good condition. One crack in the paint from shipping damage , but in great shape other than that. Lull designed T bird pickups, passive , great neck and tone. My friend with a REAL ‘64 T bird said it cops the authentic tone of his bass to a T , pun intended. Just a really nice , lightweight , 8.2 lbs instrument.
I’ve got my eye on something in the classifieds here and that’s my only reason for selling. I’ll post more info and pics when I get...
Mike Lull PT4 :: Gas Attack !
I don't usually name my instruments, but didn't know how to title this and liked this name for this build. This will be a partial build with an Allen Eden neck and a scratch body. The goals of the build are to have a versatile sounding bass in a medium scale (32") with a long horn and accentuating the natural beauty of wood.
With walnut, cherry and maple being utilized to make the body, the natural colors will be the star of the show. My plan is to get my first experience with Tru Oil on...
SBO 24 - Woodrow
I currently have a Genzler 4 On The Floor going into a Hardke preamp pedal version 1 and am in DESPERATE NEED of a new preamp. I am wondering if I should go ahead and buy the Genzler Magellan preamp pedal or maybe consider starting over with the Bergantino Super Pre, which is a lot more money but does offer other benefits. I would appreciate some opinions on this, I am new to Talkbass but have been playing bass and keyboards for years. Also, I know the Super Pre has a OLED...
Genzler Magellan or Bergantino Super Pre or....
My band from college ('80s) has been asked to play a set at a member's son's wedding - outdoors, not too loud - 2 guitars and drums. Will be a mix of covers (Jenny, Two of Us, Kodachome, Good Riddance) and originals (think REM, but more upbeat and pop). Good vocals with harmonies. PA only for vocals.
I can either play a P with Precision Flats, or a jazz with worn nickel Roto Swings. I'm thinking the flats would make more sense, as the tone would better support the mix and provide a...
Bass/strings question
Hi, over the last few years I've delved into doing my own setups on my Fender JB after reading extensively on all aspects.
While I'm aware of the typical need for seasonal truss rod adjustment, I'm not clear on whether simple room temperature can be a factor on a day-to-day basis.
I only play in my loungeroom, which during winter, varies in temperature by 10 to 15° celsius (50 to 75° fahrenheit). Could this cause truss rod issues?
One of my bandmates is going through a gear purge and consolidation and upgrade phase, which happens to coincide with me doing somewhat of the same thing.
Anyway, he was listing off the things he was getting rid of, and the things he would be adding, and on his sell pile was an Eventide H9 Max. Now, I've wanted one of these for a long time, but they never reached the top of the priority list when I had the budget to get one. BUT, with some additional work coming in as well as my looming...
Well, I took the plunge... (NPD)
Both used but in very good condition
Aguilar AG 4M Music Man pickup $100 shipped
Aguilar OBP-2TK on board preamp $100 shipped
$175 for both together
Paypal only
Over the last two years, I have volunteered a few thousand hours of my unpaid time codeveloping this really cool project which has now just launched its website.
EDIT 17/01/23
As you may know, we exhibited the device at Synthfest UK in October 2022 under the name Midium. https://www.synthfest.co.uk
Sadly, a few weeks later there were unforeseen complications which meant we had to change the name.
After many hours of work, this change has now...
MORTRIX MIDI foot controller
***Brand New Authorized Dealer
More are on the way ! ! !***
GR Bass AT 212+ 900 watt Carbon Fiber Bass Cabinet
The lightest 2×12 bass cabinets in the world.
The AT 212 is certainly the perfect cabinet for all big stages. Warm but always defined sound and the right punch to cut your sound through the mix.
With the AeroTech line, you can have the incredible innovation of our Carbon Fiber cabinets combined with the Pure Sound of GR, which is the pure sound of your instrument....
GR Bass AT 212+ 900 watt Carbon Fiber Bass Cabinet
**Brand New I’m an Authorized Dealer
GR Bass AT 208 500 watt Carbon Fiber Bass Cabinet**
The lightest 2×8 bass cabinet in the world.
The AT 208 is ideal for small club gigs. Minimum size and very fast execution speed! It plays the Low B without hesitation.
With the AeroTech line, you can have the incredible innovation of our carbon fiber cabinets combined with the Pure Sound of GR, which is the pure sound of your instrument.
Incredible sound, lightweight, power, impact resistance, and...
GR Bass AT 208 500 watt Carbon Fiber Bass Cabinet
Here we go again, folks!
This time around I’m going to try an incorporate a slightly vintage/retro theme into my long horned XL scale basses.
Firstly, here’s a pile of parts
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Specs are as follows
39” scale 4 string bolt on
F#BEA tuning (or BEAD, we’ll see)
Two GOLD mudbucker pickups
One piece tiger jarrah neck
Pigeon Berry Ash and tiger jarrah body
Gold Hipshot Kickass bridge
And one of these
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A Big Muff clone circuit small...
SBO 24 - The Muffbucker
**Brand New I’m an Authorized Dealer
GR Bass AT 112+ Carbon Fiber Bass Cabinet 450 watts RMS**
The lightest 1×12 bass cabinets in the world.
Despite its size, the AT Cube 112 can support you in all situations, from small concerts to big stages. When combined with a second cabinet you gain versatility and increased power to be suitable for all situations.
Ideal also for the double bass.
With the AeroTech line, you can have the incredible innovation of our carbon fiber cabinets combined...
GR Bass GR CUBE 112+ Carbon Fiber Bass Cabinet
Was pursuing through the “What rig are you playing through this weekend?” And was wondering where do you think the best town is for gigs?
Devon J5 Classic in excellent condition. Has only some minor nicks that are hard to photograph. Bass is super funky for slap and finger tone. If you haven’t tried one of these you don’t know what you are missing! Here are the specs.
- Body:
- Chambered Alder
- Top:
- Alder
- Neck:
- 3-piece maple
- Fingerboard:
- Rosewood
- Scale:
- 35 inch
- Pickups:
- Bartolini MM-J Configuration
- ...
Devon J5 Classic
Offering up my Fodera Monarch Standard Classic
It's in good overall condition and in perfect working and playing shape. However, It does have some cosmetic blemishes.
There is some yellowing on the finish as well as some finish cracks on the back at the neck joint, and some small marks on top of the headstock. I've done my best to photograph but can provide additional shots on request.
Weight is 9.4 lbs according to the bathroom scale.
Fodera teardrop case included.
Trade Interests:...
Fodera Monarch Standard Classic
2022 Sadowsky Metro Modern 24 in mint condition. This bass is as new as you’re ever gonna get without the new price tag. It never left my smoke free home. Has only a few hours of playing time on it. Here are the specs.
Alder body
Maple neck
Morado fingerboard
Solid dark Lake Placid Blue High Polish
Sadowsky soapbar pickups
Sadowsky 2 band electronics
Weighs just over 8lbs.
Comes with Sadowsky porta bag
I have the new MB58R CMD 102 Pure combo and a MB58R 151 Pure cabinet and the rubber feet on these things pop off just by looking at them wrong!
I'm trying to find a suitable replacement/fix but it seems I'm the only one having this issue.
Can anyone help? Are these universal where I can buy better feet to replace?
TIA!
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Behold, the world's biggest, dumbest bass rig. This is two 18" subs powered by a 2x450 watt Crown XLi and a 2x10 Peavey headliner powered by one 50 watt side of a Mesa Stereo 2:Fifty tube amp.
This came about because of playing in reggae and hip hop bands where I couldn't get enough low end to compete with the DJ between sets. At the time, I was playing an 8x10 and an 8 space rack head with the Crown powering the whole thing and the damn DJ was still...
The Needlessly Oversized, Inconveniently Excessive Bass Amp Thread
Hello dear bass makers, and... oh well, hello everybody!!
I hope that your week is starting off nicely... My upcoming project is approaching. In a few words: '71-'79 Telecaster Bass, rounded edges & comfort cuts, and with rounded heel/rosewood neck (probably, might change my mind and use a '51-'56 neck somehow..), and standard bridge instead of a 2-saddle/string-thru one.
But if any of you tried such a project, you'll know that finding templates of...
71-79 Telecaster Bass with WRHB pickup recreation (with twists)
Right now, I’m vacationing in Huntington Beach, CA. Tonight at our hotel (Hyatt Huntington Beach), a local band called The Trip is playing. Great vocals. All talented players. Guitarist knows how to program his Kemper. Solid bass & drums.
They're probably one of the best cover bands I’ve heard in a good long while. And they’re not afraid to tackle some pretty difficult tunes.
Anyone familiar with these guys?
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Hi! Up for sale or trade is a great playing and great sounding Sadowsky MetroExpress made in Japan! These are now made in Germany, but the MIJ models have a great reputation. This is the ash/maple variant.
Olympic white with a great tortoiseshell pickguard and a maple/maple neck. No dings anywhere I can see. The neck is smooth and just feels ‘right’ when playing! No buzzing, great action. Has the VTC!! The fit and finish are really hard to distinguish from a NYC Sadowsky. And I’ve had 3!...
2020 Sadowsky in Exc. Condition! Light!
Hey all, as the title suggests I am contemplating selling my effects pedals. (With the exception of a tuner.) While I do listen and play a decent amount of music that uses pedals such as fuzz or chorus. I find that I'd much rather just have a reliable clean bass tone gigging and enhance it with the amplifier instead. While effects are good fun, I don't actually find them too inspiring or life-changing for how I play and create bass parts. Let me know what you think.
Hey guys,
I am new here but have played for many years. I play a similar style as Zach Smith. A bass/guitar type hybrid. I know his guitar Alembic (way to expensive for me) but I am wondering what his other set-up entails. I need that crisp high end sound without the metal twang. Let me know if anyone know.
Thanks,
Dan
I posted asking about dingwalls a month ago and got plenty of good suggestions. Now I want to hear the negatives from those of you that got one and didn’t like it. I still haven’t had a chance to get to the shop to try it out yet. Hopefully this Thursday will be my chance. One I’ve heard is that the pickups can be too hot
Those of you that use headless systems know it can get kinda nuts. You have cheap pot-metal Steinberger knockoffs (lookin at you, Overlord of Music) some mid-market options with different options like string through, backloaded Nova that are light weight and feel nice, but might be kind of hard to dial in for height and intonation...
Then you have the Hipshots, ABMs, and boutique sets.
So inherently you have a lot of challenges cramming all the functionality of a conventional bridge...
Guyker 4 String Headless Bass Bridge (and headpiece) report!
Anyone heard of them? They’re a repair shop to the stars run by a master luthier who, among other jobs, lectured ESP staff on guitar design as an in-house instructor. Every now and then, Mr. Kakuda pumps out one-off basses with his own in-house pickups and some interesting configurations and aesthetics.
T.S. Factory
https://reverb.com/ca/item/58657176-2022-t-s-factory-151a-jr-bass-3-75kg
I recently bought used at a garage sale a Peavey T-45 S bass. I've found information on the T-45, and it seems they had 6 or so finishes, but my bass has an 'S' and a different finish than anything I can find online. It's so heavy, I'm sure like the others. Might anyone know what the difference in this model is?
Don't get me wrong, I love it too-- but a Jazz bass can mimic the P tone quite well. Why not something more versatile, like a PJ?
Beautiful and tasteful relic job on this nitro finish, nothing overdone or out of place, just comes across like a vintage piece. Reminds me quite a bit of the Danocasters that I’ve had.
It’s hard to capture pastel colors properly, and most of the photos look more faded than the actual bass. Closest to reality would probably be the pictures of the bass in the case, on the scale, and pic #5 (looking across the body from the control plate). Gorgeous dark Rosewood board with some nice subtle...
Revelator Guitars Precision Bass
I’m putting together a new, light/portable bass rig for small to medium rooms. It’s been a while since I played bass in a band, and I’d like to do it right, but not heavy.
I’m going to be running a Jad Freer Capo into (the line input of) a Quilter BB800. Small board, comp, T16, HX Stomp.
What should I be looking at for a cab for this?
tested and fully operational. Includes power cable. Feel free to ask any questions
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bass is in good condition
Fresh set up
A few light scratches
Comes with a case are beat up but does its job to protect the bass
$1100 1000 shipped to Canada and Lower 48 states
Brand
* Fender
Model
* Geddy Lee Artist Series Signature Jazz Bass MIJ
Finish
* 3-Color Sunburst
* Black
Year
* 1999 - 2014
Made In
* Japan
Categories
* ...
Fender Geddy Lee jazz bass MIJ
Can anyone recommend a good stringer winder? The one I got from my local guitar shop continually hits the adjacent tuning key.
Sorry if this is old news – I searched and didn’t gat a hit.
Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt
Ecclesia: Unique Arrangements of Hymns, P&W Standards, and Original Tunes
Administrator, Pedulla...
Need a good string winder
Up for sale/trade is a 1999 musicman stingray 4H. It is natural with a rosewood fretboard. All original, including the branded musicman hardshell case with the fancy latches.
Really interested in trades - particularly for a Rickenbacker bass or cool jazz bass. Also am interested in selling it for 1500 shipped CONUS.
I’ll upload better photos shortly.
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Thanks!
I've owned a couple of Sterling Stingrays over the years. But they just don't sound as deep and clear as the P pickup on my Spector (EMG & Tonepump Jr).
Not by a long shot.
My current Ray 4 is no exception. Is this a pickup/electronic issue, or is this just how Sterling Ray 4's sound? I don't mind upgrading the pickup and electronics if it results in a noticeable upgrade in the sound......but I also don't want to throw good money after bad.
Thoughts?
So I've been invited to join a Pearl Jam Tribute. I've never played a Pearl Jam song live before. Any suggestions on FX etc?
Hi everyone, I've posted my question or a variant thereof in some Facebook and Reddit threads but I'm posting here in hopes of a more nuanced take than some of the other replies I've gotten. Thanks in advance for reading and responding.
So, I've been playing on 2 different four strings - Nash P and Bluesman Vintage J. Love them. But I wanted/needed to get a 5 string and I wanted to get one with as much tonal variation and good build quality as I could get. So I started with a Fender...
Gear/Tone Help Request - (L2500, Ray35, Pedals)
Offering up my Fodera Monarch Standard Classic
It's in good overall condition and in perfect working and playing shape. However, It does have some cosmetic blemishes.
There is some yellowing on the finish as well as some finish cracks on the back at the neck joint, and some small marks on top of the headstock. I've done my best to photograph but can provide additional shots on request.
Weight is 9.4 lbs according to the bathroom scale.
Fodera teardrop case included.
I'm most interested...
Feeler: Fodera Monarch Standard Classic
Hi,
I've tried recently the Labella 7710 black nylon and the Eurosonic/Presto Jazzicato Tungsten strings. It kind of felt that these strings are on the opposite sites of the spectrum.
The Labella was quite stiff and a bit too metallic on the G string.
The Presto is super soft almost too loose even if I raise the action as much as I can and the sound is a bit too dark for my taste.
Do you guys know any other nylon wound string in between these two? I want more tension than Eurosonic and...
Labella 7710 vs Eurosonic/Presto Jazzicato Tungsten
Excellent condition Broughton Electronic Tube Direct Injection (ETDI) mains powered for sale here. I love the flavor this thing brings, but I'm going with an old school preamp with a dedicated DI, so it's a bit unnecessary for me at this point.
$285 shipped CONUS
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Traded off to Houston!
Just scored a vintage F2B and all my little tube pre's gotta go. This one I'll miss the most.
Includes power supply and stickers!
Paypal G&S, Shipped CONUS other destinations by
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Excited about this one little fella coming out - no exact release date but Zoom Corp have informally suggested it's going to land around June/July.
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The MS-60B was actually the first bass pedal I ever bought shortly after they came out back in 2013, and I've since become a bit of a Zoom fanboi, most recently of the Zoom B1-4 - have one at the heart of my little gigging pedalboard and another as as standalone multifix to slip into my gig bag for when I want...
Zoom MS-60B+ (a compact B2-Four?)
I sold everything. I have no amplifiers, no cabinets, no pedals and I'm down to my last bass, which is for sale.
I'm starting anew.
I feel I've been stuck in a rut this past year. For 12 years now I've been playing passive Jazz basses with flatwounds into vintage-inspired amplifiers.
I'm going the opposite route.
I've put a deposit for a short-scale six-string bass with a four-band preamp and another for a short-scale four-string Serek Midwestern 2 with a Serek B90 in the bridge and...
Starting Anew: How would you go about it?
Pretty obscure model to have its own club but here's why I'm founding this:
1) The Fortress is a great design, maybe Warwick's best balance ever. Eminently playable.
2) They are really great sounding basses, passive or active
3) They look bitchen, kinda like a bizarro ric or something
4) They almost invariably have all-wenge necks (win!)
5) They are absurdly undervalued and sell for $600-$700 all the time
6) Warwick really should bring these back, and not just in the...
Warwick Fortress Footmen, unite!
I’m gonna attempt this to keep me occupied and busy.
ASSEMBLY BUILD
Here are the basic parts. Things could change a bit, as I have a lot of stuff here… so I might sub. Pickups could be chrome t-bird pickups that are supposedly in the mail…. If not, I have EMG T-Bird pickups here. Could do two Thunderbird pickups, could do a P pickup and a T-Bird, haven’t decided. Square heel telecaster bass neck, round heel body…. I have a solution that should work for that.
anyway, Rando parts shot...
SBO: Thunderchicken MMXXIV
I have been looking at the very inexpensive Hotone amps. I picked up a 2x10 Ampeg cabinet for next to nothing. Figured I would get a cheap head too. This would be exclusively for at home practice. No gigs.
In searching the internet some people use other Hotone "guitar" heads for this purpose. For example, the Siva. These guitar heads are half the price of the Thunder bass.
I am wondering which to get. Some say the guitar heads are even better for bass than the Thunder. Anyone have...
Hotone? Which?
Custom parts bass put together by local luthier at 12th Fret in Portland, OR. I had USACG build for me the neck and body, and then I ordered everything else and had the shop put it together, wire it, and set it up. It's a great playing and sounding 5-string!
Here are the specs:
Mahogany body with flame maple top
Maple neck with rosewood board
35" scale
Aguilar hum-canceling J pickups
Nordstrand 2-band preamp with active/passive control
Hipshot ultra lite tuners
Babicz bridge
9 lbs, 5 oz...
USA Custom Guitars Jazz 5
By chance I was able to buy 5 packs of new, in sealed packaging, strings for 10 euros, the Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Bass5 (45,65,80,100,130) and you know, they sound better than I expected. What do you guys say about these strings?
Hey all I thought I’d put this up since this is a new offering from Squier and I’m not sure anyone here has one yet.
Anyway I believe this to be an Amazon exclusive as far as I know and the only place offering them right now at least.
The Squier Debut Series Precision bass
The site description really doesn’t have much spec info other than it’s “Poplar”
I grabbed one as I was curious to see what a $129 bass from Fender/Squier
was all about. It’s been marketed as a beginner bass with free...
NBD Squier Debut Series…
These are an incredibly powerful octave pedal with an effects loop for added options. The analog octave up gets into fuzzy, square wave, synth / ring mod territory that can make this an excellent synth station coupled with a filter, or on its own.
Includes the box, sticker, and picks from FoxRox. This was recently sent in to FoxRox for servicing and repair and has a clean bill of health and some new parts and is ready to rock!
There are several scuffs and chips in the paint - see the...
Foxrox Octron 2 Analog Octave Up and Down
See photos for condition details - missing two screws as pictured.
No box, manual, or issues, functions as it should and is currently set in the "buffered mode" so that it can be placed anywhere in the signal chain.
Price includes shipping in the US with PayPal G&S payment.
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*PLEASE NOTE: Grogu is not included as...
Blackstone Appliances Mosfet Overdrive V3.1
Includes the original power supply, manual, disc, and mounting attachment. In excellent condition and everything functions as it should.
There are very slight signs of use - see the photos for condition details. The displays were too difficult to photograph outside, so those two pics were taken inside, the rest are in natural light to see the details.
Price includes shipping in the USA after PayPal G&S payment.
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Roland SPD-SX Digital Percussion Sampling Pad
This is my entry thread for this: https://www.talkbass.com/threads/su...r-slammin-super-showdown-spectacular.1654715/
This is the first of three basses each with three pickups.
Specs:
Neck: Three piece hard maple, tapered centre stringer, aluminum stiffening rods, 7 degree tiltback headstock with maple veneer caps.
Truss Rod: Double acting double rod, headstock access
Fretboard: Purpleheart
Fingerboard Radius: 15"
Scale Length: 30.5"
Frets: 21...
Summer Build Off 2024 - Triple Triples: Triple the First
Purchased this brand new from American Musical Supply. Used on multiple gigs and practice sessions.
One of my favorite pedals I own, but I've recently switched to the HX Stomp and have stopped using analog effects.
Fully functional. Does not come with OG box but will ship in a replacement.
The bottom is slightly sticky from where I put velcro tape.
Asking for $150 shipped OBO via Paypal G&S. CONUS only. Thanks!
Mint and Virtually Unused Markbass Nano Mark II Bass Amp Head. Ships with all paperwork and power cord in the original Markbass shipping carton.
Fender Jazz Bass pickups
$60.00 shipped CONUS
Paypal accepted / preferred
from 2023 Fender Vintera II Jazz Bass - MIM
ships with mounting screws
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The speaker blew out in this cab quite some time ago, so it's just been sitting around, wondering what would be a good driver that would work in it.
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Picked up this beautiful, excellent condition Warmoth Jazzmaster body recently here - https://www.talkbass.com/threads/wa...erwood-green-unloaded-with-pickguard.1651970/
I loaded it up and had it paired with the Geddy Jazz neck I have for sale here as well. Build came together well and it is very comfortable to play, especially for those players who would prefer a jazz/jaguar style FSO with a single P pickup. Tiny surface finish crack emanating from the...
Warmoth Jazzmaster (Precision) Body, Sherwood Green - Loaded
For all of you most intelligent effects people:
In my quest to be lazy, I can't find a/an auto-wah, envelope filter that actually works.
I have a Dunlop Cry Baby that gets as funky as I want but, as I say, I am lazy.
Specific problem:
Bass with active pre-amp, I use the on board volume control. I don't play nor will I play a passive Jazz bass where you dime the volumes and use the volume control on the amp. even though I know that is the answer. ( I have nothing against passive...
Auto/wah, Envelope filters????
I am barely starting to some slapping practice. I often get huge spikes when slapping (not popping) especially on empty strings. But I think the action on my bass is pretty high and the neck relief maybe a bit too much (I intend to make another post at some point to ask for help on adjusting those) and it doesn't seem to me that the strings are visibly hitting the pickups when slapping, although I may be wrong. The bass is an active Ibanez with humbuckers that have exposed poles. So I am...
Volume spikes on slapping
Works perfectly, no scratches whatsoever, a portion of the plastic around the input has broken off (see photo), but it does not affect functionality.
I was a gigging guitarist until I fell in love with bass right after the pandemic, when we were allowed to gig again. I was bassist in a metal band last year using an amp. I'm recently in a new band (Yacht Rock, I love playing all kinds of music live) and for our first rehearsal they had me plug directly into the mixer.
I don't know the technicalities of mixers and... even though I know a lot about guitar gear... I don't know much about bass gear. It sounded fine, through our 4-hour...
New band has me going direct into mixer
Up for sale is my Spector Euro 4 LE 1977
This one has been modified with a Haz clone from Sheldon Crane, replaced the bridge with a new Spector Euro gold bridge, new gold Gotoh tuners, and a cream colored DiMarzio DP122, which is the same pickup it shipped with new, just in a different color.
I have all the original pieces (except original pre), and they will be included with the sale, along with a Spector gig bag.
Nothing wrong with this bass, and no marks, no scratches that I am aware...
Spector Euro 4 LE 1977
Haven’t used speakons in years but my new Ampeg V7 requires them. Gone are the combo jacks they used in other models. But apparently I forgot how they work, and I can’t get them in either jack on the V7. I push them in till they stop, then I give them a clockwise turn, and they don’t move.
The cables are Gator Cableworks, and an old one I found today didn’t work, either. So what’s the secret trick I’m missing?
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Excellent condition DiMarzio Model J bridge pickup for sale. Wired for series operation. Red and green leads are each 4.5+ inches in length. Does not include mounting screws.
Asking $55 shipped CONUS, PayPal/Venmo. Thanks!
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So, like any reasonable person, I have my local Craigslist musical instruments listings on my Blackberry's shortcuts, and I check it every hour or so. The other day I found a listing for a Sears bass amp with a cab that supposedly had two 18s and two 12s. I get a hold of the guy and check it out. I like it pretty well, but the 18s were actually 15s. Oh well. I bought it, and here's a picture of it in my bass room:
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Cost?
$75
“The pinnacle of dad rock”: This survey claims to have identified the ultimate dad rock band – but there was some surprising competition
Up for sale are some Rickenbacker Rogan/TV/Oven Knobs. Brown with gold inserts. In excellent condition.
Free Shipping CONUS. If you have any questions or offers let me know, thanks!
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So I have this gig at the moment that requires me to walk quite a distance from the subway into Central Park with my double bass (in a bass buggy) and a music stand. I have a Roland Micro Cube bass amp that I can add to my load for short distances, or put on a dolly, but the trek into the location is quite hilly, so pushing a DB on a wheel and pulling a dolly with an amp is more work than I want to do. So what I would love is some kind of small combo that can fit in a backpack. Does anyone...
Backpackable combo amp for double bass
Is putting a passive tone knob in an active circut as simple as going volume, switch, tone knob, output. Or do I have to do something with the battery
Hi Folks,
I'm trying to figure if it's possible to do the following with a single switch:
Mode 1: Neck pickup, passive
Mode 2: Neck + Bridge pickups, passive
Mode 3: Bridge pickup - active (bass boost).
This is a side quest for this thread - TL;DR - adding bass boost to my J pickup.
https://www.talkbass.com/threads/low-end-boost-when-soloing-jazz-pickup.1618268/#post-27717856
I'm sure I can do it with an additional active/passive switch, but I hate fumbling around when I play....
Can a 3-way switch also be an active/passive switch?
fo sale or trade is my first act custom delgada. great bass, I just do not need it. If you’ve got questions feel free to DM me. I think a lot of people that are into these already know what they’re getting. no breaks or major cosmetic damage.
Panda Audio Future Impact V3
In excellent condition. Bought it with the best intent, band got a keyboard player and this unit has sat since.
Comes with a Roland Edirol UM-1S MIDI USB interface
It does have Velcro on the bottom.
290.00
I learned on P basses. Then life happened, and I didn't play for 20 years. Last few years, I'm back playing. Long story short, I have a handful of Jazz basses, and my #1 is a PJ that is an amazing MIJ Sadowsky. But.... I don't have an old-school P and that just seems wrong.
What I really want is a 1969 Fender P, but I'm not paying 6k for a beater.
What should I look at that has the sound/vibe of a 60s Fender P with a more realistic price tag? I'm open to whatever, sell me on what you...
I need a P. Help me.
I have a homebuilt replica Sunn 215B cab with two EV 15 speakers in it. The value is in the speakers, not the cab. I have been advertising them on Craigslist for quite a while and unsurprisingly, no takers. The speakers work fine.
So rather than just put it in the trash, which has become an option, what would you do with it?
Hey guys, got an issue here. Wonder if anyone’s faced something like this, if it’s a fairly simple fix. I’m guessing I need a new fan??
Just bought this bass amp package used. I could hear the fan whining a bit, but it didn’t seem like a big deal. Now I’ve pushed it harder and it’s annoying!
Seemed like a good deal. It’s a GK MB210 II Which has 2 x 10 + horn which is 350 watt Class D as is (500 watts @ 4 ohms). Came with the GK 115 MBP which is a 200 watt powered 1x15 + horn. Nice and...
HELP GK MB 210 II fan noise (Gallien Krueger)
Thinking a 30 inch scale as she is a tiny thing. Needs to be light weight and decent tone and playability wise.
Recommendations Please!
Found a bass I really liked. Found one at a small online seller site. We came to a deal and I bought it yesterday.
Today I get contacted by the seller and he says he is sorry but he forgot/didn’t realize he had already sold it.
???
He has processed a refund, but I know exactly what happened here and I’m pretty pissed. Just wanted to see if anyone has experienced this.
Ever wish talkbass had a “dislike” or “snob” as choices? Like when someone says “well, my $8000 custom made xxxxxx doesn’t have dead spots” (humor alert! Got to add this warning to ward off negative posts!)
This short scale vintage Teisco has been up on Reverb for a while. I'm not usually that interested in old Japanese basses, but his one is giving me gas. I thought the big mahogany body would weigh a ton and put me off, but when I asked it's only 8.2 pounds. I certainly don't need it and it's probably way overpriced, but I still want it.
TB, talk me out of this.
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Hi all,
after years of googling and always clicking talkbass for the answer , I decided to make an account.
I’ve been really curious about semi hollow basses lately. And the two I’m most interested in are the Reverend Basshouser Fatfish32, or the Guild Starfield ii flamed maple.
I currently own a Reverend Decision P and it’s my daily bass, and my favorite bass I’ve ever played. I love the quality of it, which is why I’m leaning towards the Fatfish 32… however the Guild Starfire 2 has...
Semi Hard for Semi Hollows
Hello boys and girls, cats and squirrels.
I was inquiring if anyone had some advice or input on a question of mine. I use a fender rumble 30 (don’t play anywhere too big) and I would like to get a head for it. Is it worth my time should I upgrade my amp? Or am I okay to work with that guy? As well I would like to not pay a massive price for one (I know the average prices on the market from research, they are all up there) I don’t do any specific genre to often beside metal live. But I play...
Decent head that can do a stretch?
I know there are more threads about HPFs than you can shake a stick at, and I haven't been able to find an answer to my specific question.
Amp is Crest Prolite 3, Preamp is Ampeg SVT-IIp, connected via 1/4". I am running the HPF because I would occasionally send the amp into protect mode with no filtering. The Crest HPF is set at 100hz. I do realize this is high.
My question is what effect the fact that it is a 4th order HPF has on the equation. With 100hz being high, I am probably looking...
Crest Prolite 3 and HPF questions
I was pretty restrained in my pandemic purchases. Really just two things: Marleaux Diva. Ordered the build Mar 17, 2020, just when the lockdown started. Got it in Sept. Quick! I figured if this dang virus was gonna kill me I was goin' out playing one of my dream basses. The other was the Epiphone Vintage Pro T-bird in the second pic. I saw it and thought "Finally! A T-bird that captures all the features I consider essential to the design. Mahogany, neck-thru, large tuners (neck dive...
Pandemic Purchases
Just put a set of .45-105 on my Stingray and gave it a thorough cleaning while I was at it. I’m digging the feel… good tension, really great for slap, nice tone for a lighter gauge string set. View attachment 5469589Anyone else dig these strings?
OK, time for the new thread for the upcoming season. Congratulations to Texas and all that. But that was a while ago. I'm slacking.
I'm optimistic about the Mariners' pitching staff, provided they don't get wiped out by injuries or bone headed GM moves. So far, the bone headed GM moves haven't been so bone headed these days. Some worked out, some didn't. What they really need is to make contact when they are up to bat. A couple of high average bats would make the Mariners formidable....
MLB 2024
I just picked this up a couple weeks ago, mostly because I was curious as I certainly didn't need another p-bass. It's one of the made in India Squier II precisions. It was dirty and the pots were trash, but it was solid and felt great in the hands. It's in really great shape minus an oddly placed, deep scratch on the end of the headstock. I've taken a ton of pictures so you can see just what condition it's in. The pickups measured 15K. I cleaned it up, tossed in new Bourns mini pots,...
Squier II Precision MII
Up for sale is a lightly used Gator Padded Nylon Mixer/Gear Carry bag. Taken out of the house a few times, no marks or tears anywhere, just a little dusty from sitting in the basement. Measures approximately 15″ x 15″ x 5.5″. Link below for more specs on bag.
15" x 15" x 5.5" Mixer/Gear Bag - Gator Cases
Asking $30.
Local pickup in NYC only. Thanks.
Awesome boost pedal, just don't have any use for it right now. Comes with everything you see, very clean pedal, couldn't find any marks on it.
$110 shipped.
USA only.
Rocking an old 400rb and while it is good, I’d like something that could go to 2 ohms. I’d also like a different flavor of sound.
I don’t need a lot of watts. Interested in either old amps - SS or tube hybrid - as well as newer production amps.
I play with a pic, tube to Eb and lower. Use some OD/distortion in addition to clean playing so I’m looking for something that works well with pedals.
The recent request and comments on refitting a neck on a wrecked bass (maybe I am over simplifying) seems to have brought a firestorm of criticism for someone un-tactfully trying diy to save the costs of fixing a bass. It strikes me that the issues contained in that mild incivility (from my point of view) are somewhat mirrored in our discusussions of actually playing the bass. To me, learning to play the bass musically needs to start out with a rational "thinking" approach to how to...
trying not to throw gas on the fire...
Figured this one deserves a NBD thread lol.
If you’ve ever wondered what a Stingray Classic neck would look like on an ‘81 L2000 body, with a single MFD in the neck position, wired straight to the jack, well here you go!
Glamour Shots:
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I think that’s a Slap Scar- groovy
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Kitty Approved
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also as a side note, in a direct A/B comparison this instrument’s output is 10x louder...
NBD: The Perfect G&L
Sory for the embarrassingly stupid question, but I want to make sure. I've never used the Direct Out on my Gallien-Krueger 700RB amp, but I will be this weekend. Looking at the Owner's Manual block diagram, it looks like if I want to use the amp's equalizer to color the tone going to the PA system, I would press the Pre/Post EQ button in to engage the equalizer prior to the signal leaving the amp. Am I correct?
Ever wish you could zero in on your preferred style of clipping? This pedal offers rotary control over the nature of your overdrive and is pretty gosh darn fun to mess with. Very interesting approach its pre- and post-OD tone control as well. Read up on this one, it's pretty intriguing.
RIDGE - Overdrive
Super solid construction, like-new clean condition, original box & manual.
$250 shipped. lower 48 U.S. states only...
Kernom Ridge Overdrive - 'Adaptive Clipping'
Question for those who know: If the Fender GL is supposed to be a faithful reproduction of Geddy's '72 jazz bass down to the sanded-thin neck, why do they make it with a 9.5" fretboard radius if--and correct me if I am wrong--Fender's standard at the time was 7.25"?
Not that I'm complaining -- I just bought a CIJ GL and it really smokes. But I'm curious why they missed that one detail. Kind of makes me think of the JB75 that was so detailed as to have a three-bolt neck but somehow missed...
Fender Geddy Lee Jazz question re: fretboard radius
I have a G&L L-2000 Tribute in Clear Orange that I absolutely love. Great sounds, build quality, and looks. Just love this thing, for 30-45 minutes. After that it's 11lb 10oz weight starts to really hurt my back and shoulder. I use a 3" wide un-padded black leather strap. Would a padded strap help? Any other ideas? I'm thinking of selling it simply because it's uncomfortable to play for an extended period of time.
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Spaceman Polaris - Black. Like new - literally played it for about 20 minutes and put it back in the box. Never made it to the board or had velcro on it. All of the original bag, stickers, box, etc. $200 shipped.
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Crest Audio Pro-Lite 2.0 DSP Power Amp in Good condition
Bought used on Reverb in August 2023
Has visible rack rash / scratches
Otherwise is fully functional
This model is no longer in production
• 900 Watts @ 2 Ω per channel
• 570 Watts @ 4 Ω per channel
• 325 Watts @ 8 Ω per channel
• 975 Watts @ 8 Ω bridged
• 1950 Watts @ 4 Ω bridged
Details and Specs: Pro-LITE™ 2.0 DSP – Peavey Commercial Audio
Price is...
Crest Audio Pro-Lite 2.0 DSP Power Amp
I wonder what elements make you bassists get a new bass. Definitely not looking for tips as I got myself my own. Just curious.
I only care about the appearance
1. Shouldn't be Fender-looking
2. Shouldn't have maple FB
3. 2x2 head or at least split
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Do you have your own??
in Vintage Bordeaux and Classic Black Bronco.
Nice to see they started making these again. GREAT cabinets.
I see why Gospel great, Thaddeus Tribbett loves this model so much. The neck is slim and fast, it only weighs 6.5lbs, and the tone is incredible! Please forgive my bad notes. This bass was a joy to play.
I bought this bass new in July of 2021. It's a great bass. Plays great, sounds fantastic, and looks cool, too. Never gigged with it. Hardly ever used it, really. Which is the case for a lot of my basses, so I finally decided to sell some that are crazy cool (like this one), but don't get much use here. 35" scale. Access gig bag included as shown in photos. Excellent condition, pickguard does show signs of being played. Video is me with this exact bass. Just had it professionally setup....
Zon Mosaic Mojo 5-string Bass Guitar (2021) Black, Maple Fingerboard, W/Gig Bag - Back on the Market
The only ones I’m aware of are the Fender Nate Mendel signature and a Markbass model (forget the model name). Not looking to build a parts bass. Open to JJ or P or PJ config, medium or long scale. Budget is $2k. Any suggestions?
All prices shipped
Seymour Duncan MM $70 each
Aguilar AG 4M. $90
Bartolini MMC. $95
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$35 shipped each or $25 pickup
Discounts for multiple pickguard purchase....
Musicman Pickguards All Types/New Pics
This is a very limited run #6 build that involved Stanley Clarke, Tom Lieber and the late Rick Turner who all signed this particular piece. Incredible tone and playability. This is one of only 3 signed. Cool player and collector piece. $3000 shipped View attachment 5442805 View attachment 5442810 View attachment 5442811 View attachment 5442813 View attachment 5442814 View attachment 5442815
* Scale Length: 34”
* Total Frets: 24
* Frets clear of...
Rare Stanley Clarke Spellbinder 2
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80s Ovation Magnum II new refret Pics
Absolutely stunning Zebrawood View attachment 5442787 View attachment 5442789 View attachment 5442790 View attachment 5442792 Warwick Infinity in near mint condition with Anvil flight case. It basically has the Dolphin electronics package. Low action and incredible tone.
$2400 and actual shipping or best offer.
I'm in a band where I'm the out cast. I'm way younger than the rest of the band and i didn't get to pick a single song for our set lists. This doesn't bother me since i like playing and just making the music sound right is fine by me.
My dilemma is I'm right next to the drummer and I've never experienced a drummer who hits the snare so hard. And i mean hard to the point that the snap of the snare is piercing my ears and hurting. It's not the Db volume that's hurting it's the bloody...
Drummer Too Loud
What is the biggest sound you can get out of the smallest package? I would say that I prefer 12" speakers for their sound, but also because you can play just about 90%+ of gigs with two 12s and ~500 watts or so. Not sure you can say the same about two 10" speakers.
Looking around, it looks like the Markbass line is smallest thing you can get at a reasonable price. Specifically, their Mini CMD 121 or a NY 121 cab. 15" x 14" in floorspace, or car space, is pretty hard to beat.
I also see...
Biggest Bang in Smallest Footprint
I'm a huge fan of slide guitar, and I generally like the few instances where bass players do a little bit of slide playing, but I've never quite got it to work correctly. I don't really know what the problem is. I feel like I have to apply way more pressure on bass with a slide, compared to guitar. Is that just a thing, or am I doing something wrong?
What would happen if I put flats on the bass and use the slide with that? Does anybody have any experience with that? And what about piccolo...
Slide on bass
Just what the post asks. At some point I'll actually pursue those cab builds I've been putting off for...years, now, and I should probably make sure I'm using the proper hardware.
Question for those that use GarageBand. I’m going direct into an interface, to my Mac, which is running GarageBand. If I go through the Mac’s native speakers I get an immediate sound - however, if using my monitors there is a lag from playing the note to when the sound comes through the monitors. This is really frustrating and driving me nuts!
Does anyone have any suggestions as to what could be causing this delay?
Putting together my order for pizza today, with seven toppings.
Coincidentally a pizza comes on the TV, & it's huge.
They open the box & it's just plain cheese pizza
Do adults really eat plain cheese pizza?
I thought it was only for children.
I have newly acquired a Shopfox W1888 cabinet saw; with a wild sale (~$1200 off) and free freight, it was actually about $150 cheaper than the equivalent Grizzly G0899
anyhoo, my question is this: would I be able to safely attach flip down casters to the side of the base? Seems to be about 1/8” thick walls on the cabinet body.
I’m a short guy, so I’d really prefer not to add any height to the saw.. the Grizzly mobile base does only add .75” supposedly, so I’m not doomed.. but...
New Saw Day, with a practical workshop question
For sale is my Ken Lawrence Brase 5 string bass. The specs are as follows:
* 5 Strings
* 34" Scale
* 19mm spacing
* Ash Body
* Maple Neck
* Birdseye Maple fretboard
* Cocobolo top
* Cocobolo ramp
* Black Hardware
* Nordstrand B J Blade pickups
* Nordstrand 3B-5B Pre
* 9.9 pounds on scale
* Unsure on strings. Might be DR Hi beams. I don't remember what I last put on there exactly.
This bass is a work of art and is a bit painful to let go, but I am not playing much...
Ken Lawrence Brase 5
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Maple wings mahogany core body
Maple and Purple Heart neck
Ebony fretboard
Rogue electronics volume pan boost cuts q filter has every tonal option for...
Alembic Europa 6
Announcement video on YouTube.
Product description on SBMM website.
This is a Timed Edition model — pre-order by May 31st. Shipping starts in November.
I ordered mine. =)
I’m retiring after 42 years in 30 days.
To mark the occasion, I’m looking at finding my “dream” bass. I will be pretty much debt free and have a substantial amount to spend. Other than a museum piece, I can pretty much get what I want for the first time ever.
I play mostly country/swamp rock/blues rock and also play at church on Sundays.
In recent years, my tastes have run to the P or P/J sound and light weight and playability are huge factors.
What would you get for, say, under $8k?
BFG
For sale I have a pair of Nordstrand Big Split pickups in a P2 shell. I got these used off of someone who took them out of a Singleton bass, hence the logo on the pickups. These are in fact Nordstrand pickups though; you can see both the logo and the model on the underside (pic included).
There's a little bit of rust on the pole pieces of the bridge pickup, and a little bit of wear on the covers, but they're in fine working order. Someone had previously extended the leads of the bridge...
Nordstrand Big Splits 5 string P2 size pickups
I'm always intrigued by the variety of tastes, when it comes to bass designs and colors. I've certainly gone through phases over the years. But there have been a few bass colors/finishes that I have never liked... most browns, pastels (even though I've owned a couple) and super bright neon or sparkly finishes. I just can't pull those off. I really think Antigua is one of the ugliest bass colors ever, but would totally own one if I found a lightweight 70s Fender Jazz...
What's your least favorite color for a bass guitar?
Hi I am really having troubles with playing smooth you know like the grove and bass are one. when I play and anyone is there I get so stiff and nervous. I want to be able to walk around and get my grove thing one look cool ect I have been playing for 1 year any ideas?
Thanks
So I got inspired after reading this this thread (thank you @tb-player !). And as I was reading it, I was thinking "I wonder what everyone's favorite color is for a bass guitar?". I will go first:
My favorite bass colors are Candy Apple Red (or Ruby Red in Ric parlance), Miami Blue, and Royal Blue (or Midnight Blue or Azureglo in Ric parlance).
CAR is my all time...
What's Your Favorite Color for a Bass Guitar?
I'm told, weather permitting, I'll be playing outside for around 3 hours and be in direct sun. One of the guitar players has a carbon fiber guitar which he often covers in printer paper because the thing gets so hot. I never gave it a thought because before this year I pretty much just used my light colored Yamaha which was pretty much on par quality wise with my other basses. That's changed. 4 out of 5 of my bass collection are darker in color.
To give you an idea of the hot sun...
Would direct sun and heat change which bass you'd take to a gig?
Let's play a game - If your favorite pedals were to get an "upgrade" or mod that tweaks one thing, what would you want it to be? INB4 "I wish xyz pedal had a mod that made it do everything and made my tone magic".
I'll start:
Turbo-Tuner: I wish the "always start muted when powered on" function actually worked...
Octabvre V2: I wish I had a second output for just sub octave to be able to treat it differently than the rest of the chain. I might hit him up and see if...
What ONE thing would you change about a pedal you love?
I am an average player; fortunate enough to play weekly (or weakly ). Classic rock and blues.
My Schecter banshee short scale is too heavy for my arthritic shoulders. Looking for something similar, but lighter. Any ideas? My budget is around $1500 (US), if that helps.
Thank you for your expertise!
Tomorrow is the official day but my office is packed up and my computer station comes down and comes with me tonight. My 39+ year career in heavy construction has come to an end.
I started my career in May of 1985 when I went to work for my dad in the family business. This after spending the better part of 3 years on the road chasing my music dream. I decided regular meals and having $20.00 in my pocket was more for me than chasing rock stardom. The last 19+ years have been spent as part of...
I Retired Today
This bass is in pristine condition and will come shipped in a Gator gig bag (new). The price includes shipping in the Conus. I am not interested in any trades right now. Pm me with any questions or offers thanks. Here are some of the details....
Two V-Mod ll single coil jazz bass pickups.
Slim "C"- shaped neck profile
Rolled finger board edges
Bone nut
HiMass Vintage bridge for increased sustain.
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Fender American Professional ll Jazz Bass Guitar Roasted Pine Maple
Howdy everyone, it’s that time of the year again to bring the bass in for a tune up. Rocking an Ibanez SR406 and play everything from B ride metal to tool slaps too chords on the bottom strings. My tune up includes new strings of any kind I’d like. I am currently using the ernie ball long scale pack. (34” fretboard) I'm wondering if anyone else has any other cool recommendations. My bass is factory gage setting so
.032/.045/.065/.085/.105/.130
It's in good condition weighs 9.4lbs, Can't find another one for sale online! I love it, i just don't use it enough as i should. Many consider it a contender for the best passive p/j of all time. Will include hardshell case. Small ding in the back. Pickups have a little bit of a white discoloration. Asking Shipped for 2200$ local Pickup within 50 miles of Santa Barbara CA for 2050$. Crafted in Japan. Trade for fender 70s-78 era jazz or pbass
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My variety trio covers a lot of ground & I feel my ear is pretty good for a song crowds will enjoy.
That said there have been some that bandmates ' suggest I predict will be colossal fails but they turn out to be huge hits, tip jar fillers etc..
This year it has been the Yacht Rock chestnut, " I'd really like to see you Tonight." A cheesy dirge from 1976...
But my goodness - It's musical catnip & the reception is incredible for it!
Anyone else have an unlikely hit on their song list?...
So I just put some brand-new nanoweb Elixirs on my new Sire P5R a week or so ago, and I have to say... I think they sound really bad. All the reviews for these strings are wildly positive, so I'm kind of wondering if it's just me, but either way I wanted to put my opinion out there.
To me they sound like a sonic no-man's land between flats and rounds. Too dull and lacking character of good rounds, but without the pleasant mellowness from flats either. Just kind of... the worst of both...
Elixir nanoweb impressions
What is the biggest hit you know that was recorded on a Sadowsky or Spector? I could be wrong, but I am guessing these two boutique brands have been on the most hits.
I am guessing that Ken Smith ended up on a fair number of hit songs too. Those who know, let us know!
This combo is in excellent condition and has never been gigged. I only used it in church and kept it in my smoke free and pet free home. It will come shipped in its original packaging with all paperwork. Here are the deets! "I am looking for a head and separate cab for trade" Pm me with any trade offers.
- Produces 800 watts of power for exceptional headroom and thump
- Dual 10-inch Eminence neodymium speakers provide strong projection to the back of the venue
- 3 amp voicings...
Fender Rumble 800 combo $650.00 shipped Conus! Looking for a head and separate cab for trade!
From an article about a stewardess getting injured in heavy turbulence:
"Eden, from Leigh in Greater Manchester, lay on the floor of the plane in agony for an hour after the incident, as they waited for the turbulence to stop."
Since when is the word 'lay' a past tense? Isn't 'laid' the correct word to be used here? Did something change? If so, when, and why was I not informed?!?
And before anyone asks, yes, I DO have too much time on my hands, and yes, I AM prepared...
Seeing This More And More, And It's Driving Me Nuts
When no one knew what Gene Simmons looked like I was exclusively a pick player. The pick I used is in the photos below. The pick on the left is what's available today, and the other two picks are the ones I am looking for. As you can see, the ones on the right come to a compressed tip, whereas the one on the right has a square profile. I really want to find the sharp-tip variety but I can NOT find them. These are made of felt. Please let me know if you have any ideas about where to...
Help Finding My Pick
I played an ELF head at an open mic night and I was really surprised. It had a lot of volume and presence on a loud and crowded stage. Plus it sounded good.
Just curious, has anyone ever compared the ELF with other micro heads on the market?
I recently got a Cort BG modern 4 string which I traded in for my Sire V9.
The reason I did this wasn't because I don't like the Sire. I actually loved the tone and feel. It was because of the weight of the bass being well over 9 lbs.
I have a pain condition that has disabled me and even when sitting, a heavy bass triggers my nerve pain. Sad.
So I found the Cort GB modern vintage 4.
Great specs, to me great looks and designed to be light while retaining low end and and great tone....
Same strings different bass - stiffer feel
Up for sale is a gorgeous 2020 Fodera Emperor 5 J Standard Classic bass in Satin Olympic White! The bass is in excellent condition but I do want do disclose that is has the classic stress cracks in the finish around the neck pocket, which are purely cosmetic (as seen in the photos).
For those of you that have played a Fodera before, you know that they're the best around and this bass is no exception! I am selling the bass for $4,200 USD or $5,600 CAD plus shipping from Vancouver, BC....
2020 Fodera Emperor 5 J Standard Classic
Selling my Aguilar Db 2 x 12 White hot edition which they don’t make anymore!
If you know you can’t get a better tone then a Aguilar Amp!
600 watts
8 ohm
Can’t really tell I ln the pictures but the front mesh is a nice burgundy red.
Couple marks on the white but still looks like new!
Local sale only! Willing to travel short distance but not too far.
Thanks!
Sorry if it has been discussed before, I searched but couldn't find it…
Anyone have seen this before?
Magic Fret
Sweetwater had it marked down to $1450 (not a demo model)...I just couldn't say 'no'.
I have wanted an L2000 for a REALLY long time and I am not even remotely disappointed with this bass.
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I thought I'd keep this one forever, but life gets in the way sometimes. Some G&L fan should grab this before my fortunes turn around.
Up for sale is my beloved first generation G&L SB-1, which I believe to be the first produced. I've seen a lot of these and owned more than a few over the decades, but this one is extra special and has some unique features. Most notably, the neck is NOT an SB-series neck (though it does have the appropriate logo). It's an L-1000/2000 series neck, as...
1982 G&L SB-1, eariliest known production date, 1-of-a-kind w/ unique features
So there are a lot of clichés that get used here on TB - about basses, amps, strings, pedals, players and music. Well, being the contrary guy that I am I started wondering "Well, what would the opposite of that be?"
This is the thread that answers that question.
I'll start it off:
"Plays like butter" - the opposite would be "Plays like cold molasses."
Who's next?
View attachment 5443351 Nifty and clean 80s Peavey Patriot . Good shape about 8lbs. $350 plus actual shipping ( you’re welcome to email me a label if you have an account… otherwise you can reimburse me for actual shipping cost - just trying to get what I’ve got in it back out- and don’t want to eat shipping on this one at this low of a price point- I’m in East Tennessee (Knoxville) beglad to meet locally as well …
More pics to follow but bass is in very good shape
Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I wanted to give folks a heads up. I ordered a Sadowsky, 24 fret modern, metroline from Sweetwater a couple of weeks ago. The bass came. I took it out and could niot for the life of me adjust two of the bridge pole pieces. Took a good look and they appeared stripped. This, to me, was not acceptable for a $3500 bass - so I asked to return it.
Got the return label. Took it to UPS - even paid to have the fragile pack it (extra $100).
Then...
Sweetwater Scam
I’m looking for suggestions on a PJ bass, something loud, bright color, maybe a bit offensive. Yes, you may joke that all PJ basses are offensive.
Here’s my front runner, the Charvel San Dimas High School Rules PJ in Ferrari Red.
something destined for a rock cover band, 1980’s vibe. Fender Jazz bass special another contender.
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Anyone have the inside scoop on what Aguilar is announcing tomorrow?
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For sale is a 2022 Fodera Joey Lauricella Emperor that has a Pat Wilkins refinish. The refinish is perfect and you would never know that it wasn’t from the factory unless you were told. Of course, that’s what you expect from Pat Wilkins. It also has the 4-band Fodera preamp.
The bass overall is spotless. I recently acquired this in a trade and was planning on keeping it for the long haul but I have an opportunity to put a down payment on a bass that I’ve wanted for years so I don’t want to...
Fodera Joey Lauricella Emperor 5
Do you or have you played a bass with more than
the traditional 4 strings .a 5 - 6 - 7 -8 - 12 maybe ?
Short scale , long scale , or both ?
A pick only , your fingers , slap , all 3 ?
Flat or round wound - or both ?
One brand/ body style only , or different brands and body styles ?
A particular weight or not an issue ?
Neck thru or bolt on or both ?
New only - used - or both
500.00 and under
500.00 to 1,500.00
1,500.00 to 3,000.00
3,,000.00 to 6,000.00 to the sky is the limit.....
4 5 6 8 12
Hup, been looking for a cabinet for a while, and have more or less narrowed it down to these two. I’m thinking 410 is what I want, but I’m open to 212.
Has anyone compared them?
The Barefaced 410 is less expensive, weighs less and the visuals are great.
JF seems more flat response, and I recently bought their Capo and love it. Their vintage with modern features is very appealing.
There are hardly any proper demos of any of these cabs, online.
I use a P with flats and a mustang and...
410 cab , Barefaced vs Jad Freer
What are some of the ways you folks are using DELAY or REVERB effects with your Bass Playing?
I know that there's plenty of music that features delay/reverb on Bass - so I'm interested in hearing What sorts of musical adventures in which you all are using that.
And what pedals you're using to get those sounds -
Thanks!
I just purchased a 1973 P Bass. Not sure what kind of strings are on it. I have a new set of DAddario EXL medium gauge round wound 50 to 105. I’ve had this set hanging around for a while. FYI, I’m not a bass player (acoustic guy). But I’m looking to learn. Should I put on the 50 to 105, Or wait and buy some new strings, lighter gauge? Thank you in advance for any help
I assume the big splits are basically a p style pickup in soap bar format?
I know the singles (what I currently have) are like a souped up j pickups.
If the splits are indeed a p like pickup, what kind of p sound are they?
Also, anyone running a big split at the neck and a single at the bridge?
I recently bought a bass on the forum here. The seller sent me the tracking number, and this: "I took the neck off and it is wrapped separately from the body, which is in the gig bag. The bridge, strings, neck plate, and screws are in the front pocket of the bag."
He hadn't mentioned anything about taking the neck off, or leaving it on, previously.
Is this cool? I feel a little odd about it - if he'd asked me I would have said I'd prefer him not to dismantle the bass prior to shipping....
Is it OK to ship a bass with neck removed without asking/telling the buyer first?
Hi all,
I guess I'm finally getting back to my 'crazy train' of unfinished builds. So here goes and maybe I can finish this in time. What I'm trying to do here is use a bunch of timber I scavenged from 150yo Ronisch piano that used to belong to our family. The top and back are bowed from sitting in the front of the piano for over a century. So they form an archtop/back. This neck joint will either be a racing success or a terrible failure. Let the horror begin... well, it sort of already...
WBO 2024 - Best heirloom piano archtop bass for... umm
Here it is - the amp of the future!
(Apologies for my poor photoshop skills)
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A digital modeling / multi-effect processor with touch screen interface and fully integrated preamp / DI / 800W power amp - all in the palm of your hand!
Basically a Kemper, Fractal, etc. with a cell phone screen attached to a very compact amp head. It'll have everything you ever wanted:
3,500 effects (up to 128 simultaneously)
Store unlimited user patches
Cab sims and IR...
The Amp Of The Future
Here's a Damnation MBD aka MBD3. I like the circuit but it doesn't sit great with my 60s-70s group. It's in great shape. I'm the first owner and have gigged with it but you can't tell.
$190 OBO
For trades, I'm looking for:
Empress Bass Compressor
Fairfield?
Got something really interesting? Run it by me.
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Greetings!
I have for your consideration a 2023 Fender American Ultra Jazz V! PLEK’d at Sweetwater when purchased new a few months ago. It will arrive with its hard shell case.
I mostly have this up for trading, although I will not rule out a sale. I pack well, ship quickly and it will be fully insured!
The only trade I’m really considering at this time is a Stingray Classic 5H. NO OTHER TRADES CONSIDERED. PLEASE DO NOT ASK.
I have the original tort pick guard as well as the case candy...
Fender American Ultra Jazz V - Trade for Stingray Classic V!
I seem to be in the minority on this, at least among people that I know, but I prefer to access the truss at the headstock rather than the body. I have a player P bass for that reason. Which do you prefer?
Very excited to have commissioned a new, nearly all Walnut, bass from St. Germaine Guitars. He is based in Nova Scotia so I'm pleased to have an amazing fellow Canadian builder make my dream bass.
Here is the build spec and I'll post some pics as I get updated.
I went with a fairly decked out bass specs wise, but it's everything I've wanted in a bass!
Style: Bustard bass, 6 string fretless, set-neck construction.
Scale: 34” scale length (865 mm), 17.5 mm bridge spacing, 54...
St. Germaine - 6 String Fretless Build Thread
Hi all. Recently we have had several trolls in the DB forum. I just wanted to remind everyone that when you encounter someone who you feel may be a troll or is engaging in trolling, please report the post(s) in question rather than responding, and be patient. Reports go to a forum that all site moderators can see, and you are likely to get the quickest response there.
Thanks, and remember not to engage trolls. Engagement and drama is what they live for, their food. Don't feed them - just...
Forum Trolls and how (and how not) to deal with them
Well, really, this is more about practice than recording, but this seemed like the right place for my question.
I currently use a Win 11 laptop (Dell XPS 15, i7, 16gb RAM, 512GB SSD) as the basis for my home recording and practice setup. It works fine but is kind of aging and it has started to glitch from time to time when I'm tracking or even just practicing. It could be some recent OS updates are causing me some interrupt issues.
I recently got a 13" M1 Macbook Air and have been messing...
Considering move from Win to Mac for my home studio - questions
I just acquired a Tone Hammer 500 and I'm looking for recommendations for a lightweight 500w 210 Bass Cab. I play Blues/Jazz/Funk in small and outdoor venues.
Thanks all.
@TroyK was kind enough to join me at the Bass Church here in Seattle so I could hear this one as well as a few others. This one ticks all the boxes for me - hybrid, 5/8ths (I'm primarily an electric player), feels great, sounds good (will be switching to Spiro mittels), looks lovely.
A dual element Yamahiko is on the way, I think. Their ordering process is a little weird, I paid, but I haven't received any sort of confirmation.
Anyhow it sure is nice to have an upright...
NBD - Baby Shen
I’ve been a mediocre guitar player (at best) and previously a little better than mediocre bass player. I could get away with this because I can sing lead vocals.
I’ve played (strummed) guitar in my Springsteen tribute for 14 years.
Now along with that band I’m working with two others to do a ZZ Top tribute. I switched back to bass and I’m really loving it. It’s taken me 4 months to get my bass playing working again, learning and memorizing songs.
I spent that time playing finger style....
Would I be betraying Dusty Hill?
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Lowend LEJ5 Red Run Edition
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Roscoe SKB3005 that sounds amazing.
The woods are Spanish cedar body with a madrone burl top., birds eye Maple board, Maple/walnut/purpleheart neck. All Roscoe Bartolini electronics. It's the real deal. weighs 9.4 pounds
I know Im in the minority, but I do think big amps will become fashionable again one day. Just like records have come back, kids will want to experience the real thing. There is something special that digital recreations cannot capture and just the feeling of moving that air cannot be truly mimicked. Prolly not 5 years but maybe 10. Thought?
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Sadowsky NYC Will Lee in '59 Flame Burst.
Used-Mint
Chambered Alder with Flame Maple Top
Maple neck with thin nitro finish
1.45” at nut
Morado fingerboard
Black pickguard
Chrome hardware
Sadowsky single coil pickups in 60s location
Sadowsky preamp and Will Lee signature mid boost control
Hipshot drop D tuner
Bell cover (not installed but included)
Weight-7.75 lbs
Sadowsky Portabag and Dunlop straplocks
Fresh Curt Mangan Extra Light Nickle Strings Installed
Comes with Sadowsky adjustment...
Sadowsky NYC Will Lee
Hey Everyone! I have a fairly recent American Performer P bass who's tone pot is on the fritz. Instead of buying a new fender board I'm curious if anyone has recommendations for an upgrade to the stock pickups? I like the tone of the bass and want to keep it passive. Thanks for your thoughts!
Maybe this falls under the Big Amps Will Come Back category.
Went to see a band last night that traveled a couple hours from a bigger city to play a couple sets of excellent Indy/Psych rock. Small room with vocals only in the PA. The room was perfect for what they did. The bass player fit an Archtype of groovy low end. P bass, dead flats, an SVT and AV212 cab. Dude was locked in with the drummer and delivered smooth lines reminiscent of The Doors, Santana, The Faces, Spiders-era Bowie,...
Saw an SVT in the wild….
I recently bought my first bass with a relic finish, a Sandberg Oliver Reidel. It got me thinking, when making that all-important first impression would you bring something that's worn and beat up looking? I realize that the gig and the degree of relicing are factors. Here's what mine looks like. I think I would take something cleaner looking.
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Yamaha BroadBass BBP34 Pro Series 4-string, 34” scale electric bass guitar. This is an exceptionally functional and well put together working instrument. Fir and finish is typical Japanese; ie, perfect.
- Mint condition
- Schaller straplocks added;originals included
- Gotoh drop-D tuning machine added; original included
- Near-new LaBella Deep Talkin’ black nylon tape wound strings added - new original round wound strings included
- Passive electronics
- Midnight blue with cream-colored...
Yamaha BBP34 - mint. $1300 + shipping
Selling my Keeley Compressor Pro in excellent condition. No velcro on the bottom. $200 shipped in the lower 48 US. Its an amazing compressor, but I'm just not using it as much as I'd like to...
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[EDIT: Price Drop 4/23/24, now $1450]
Up for sale is my Arkham "Beast Of Both Worlds" hybrid amp, with a handmade tube preamp section combined with an Ice 1200 class D power module.
Price includes FedEx shipping in conUS, G&S PayPal payment, and full-value insurance. The amp will be very well-packed.
This is a phenomenal amp in terms of touch, feel, tone and flexibility, but I just can't warm up to any variety of vintage tone stack (and I've tried quite a few) to where I...
PRICE DROP Arkham Beast Of Both Worlds
Let's ignore that Dingwall has found a way to trade their name and reputation to sell Chinese-made basses to people who don't know any better for $2500.
My question is this: why does a guy WHO DOESN'T EVEN PLAY WITH THE BAND HE IS SUPPOSEDLY A MEMBER OF have a "signature" model?
For those who don't know, the band "periphery" does not have a bassist. If you go to see them live, the "bass" is actually a recording. At the start of each show, they step over to hit play on a little box that...
Why does Nolly from "Periphery" have a signature model?
I can't get enough. No other color seems to stick around. I need help.
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Ok, so the black cherry Spector and silver burst P aren't black. But they're black-ish. Kinda.
Up for sale is my Aguilar ToneHammer 700 with padded carry bag and power cord. In excellent shape functionally and aesthetically; has a tiny ding in the "swoop" under the Aguilar lettering on the front face.
Price includes FedEx shipping w/signature required in conUS, G&S PayPal payment, and full-value insurance. The amp will be very well-packed.
Thanks for looking!
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Aguilar Tone Hammer 700
Broughton ETDI (Mains) w/ IEC Cable - $280
Excellent Condition.
No issues whatsoever. Only selling to help fund a cross country move.
Price includes CONUS shipping.
For international shipping please DM me and I'll get you a shipping quote.
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I looked at the specs for the Pro version - a few nice upgrades, especially an ebony finger board, but nothing I probably can't live without. Then I noticed this statement:
"An SRT Powered System designed specifically for the SLB300PRO [SLB300PRO]
An SRT Powered System that has been specially optimized for the SLB300PRO delivers even more natural acoustic bass sound. This dedicated SRT Powered System achieves the highest level of acoustic bass reality thus far achieved in the SILENT Bass™...
Yamaha SLB300 Pro - New Model
So I recently picked up this nice Sennheiser EW D digital wireless and being my third digital wireless I’ve owned I thought it would be a good idea to give a little insight into this fine unit.
Foreground: My first digital wireless was a Line 6 xdr 95. It had this amazing, perfectly reproduced sound to it, absolutely no loss of volume or signal to speak of. It had a pretty good transmission range, nothing close to what it was advertised as though. Unfortunately, there were many faults...
Sennheiser EW D Wireless quick review
(2) Leather straps. Levy's & unknown brand.
Levy's is the one that is notched at the shoulder/neck and the unknown has the bass clef symbol on it.
Both were only used once and have been sitting in my parts drawer for a while. I've tried many straps and I only love my Moody's.
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(2) Leather Straps - Levy's & Unknown
I have been gigging for almost 20 years and one of the most important rules is, stay off the stage until the band before you has cleared all their gear before you start setting up.
Cut to yesterday - we are playing a festival spot and the drummer of the band going on next, starts bringing his kit on stage and is setting it up off to the side during most of our set. Half the time he is aimlessly wandering around making sure everything is there and keep re adjusting the location of items...
Gig Etiquette Rant...
(2) Pair of 25' ProX Speakon to Speakon ProX Cables. $25/each "SOLD"
(1) 25' Pig Hog Speakon to 1/4" Cable. $25
(1) 6' Monster Speakon to 1/4" Cable. $5 "SOLD"
These are all basically new/unused. I had purchased them a while ago and they have just been sitting in my parts box.
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ProX, Pig Hog & Monster Speakon Cables
Foreword - This is a follow-up to my prior thread. (4-string vs. 5-string) Again, I'm a newbie, so this isn't intended to start a fight. It's me trying to figure out the best way to move forward.
As noted in the other thread, I like to play a lot of metal. In fact, my favorite band in the world is Type O Negative, and they tuned their guitars to B-Standard. Therefore, the bass was tuned to BEAD. So if I want to play along, I need to hit the sub-E2 notes.
So the question is this: if...
5-string vs. tuning down
Possibly so much to relate here. Right now it's maybe a time for reflection but time and again my experience with the Beastie Boys tracks keep on inspiring. I love the creativity he brought and the way cool grooves.
I am a DB Forum dweller, but do lurk in BG fora now and again and specifically, I pay attention to this one, since we don't have an equivalent one for the vertical bass folk.
I fell into a band with really good potential and a few challenges coming out of the pandemic and have been doing some heavy band management to try to get and keep it going. I don't want to air that group's challenges out here, because it's a public forum and we're still trying to work through it, but it has caused me...
Thoughts on Band Management
All four corners got a complete brake rebuild about a year ago. All Audi OEM parts, rotors and pads.
The new brakes squeal if there’s any moisture in the “environment”. The squealing stopped this summer but now the temps are dropping and we’ve had some rain. The brake squeal has returned.
The Google suggests switching to ceramic brake pads.
Anyone who’s had this problem know if ceramic pads will indeed fix it? Other suggestions? Coincidentally my sister has a 2016 Golf with the exact same...
2018 Audi Q5 with seasonal brake squeal issue
All parts high mass 6 string View attachment 5159622 View attachment 5159624 View attachment 5159625 bass bridge. 80 mm string spacing. Through body or rear attachment. $17 shipped to lower 48.
I'm 17 and have been playing bass guitar for a little bit over a year. I began renting an upright bass about a month ago and started taking lessons. My teacher thinks that I'm very good and that I should go to a bluegrass jam hosted at a restaurant on Sundays. I've been practicing the G, C, and A scales along with some improvising. I think that I'm probably decent enough to join the jam, but I'm still nervous because I'm new at this instrument and have rarely ever played with other people....
Noob Meets Bluegrass Jam Night
I love a good quip a 'la Don Rickles, et. al. So in the spirit of good natured humor, I'll kick things off:
"You suck so bad, you get fret buzz from a fretless bass."
I searched and did not see much relevant. Today I bought a craigslist bass that came with a 'free' amp -which is really what I was more interested in.
Ten years ago, I flew cross-country to help clean my Mom's house after her stroke. On the last day, I put my 400w Peavey KB-300 on the curb while my sis in law posted in the local town blog 'free guitar amp'. It was gone in half an hour. I hadn't used the thing in 13yrs and cross-country shipping is huge at 80lbs plus safe packaging....
Cleaning old smelly Combos
Xotic XJ Pro vintage 5
Nicely set up with a low action. Big J bass tones and a passive mode. plays & sounds amazing, some minor player wear as to be expected in a player.
Very similar to a Sadowsky Metro in feel and tone.
I understand that these are no longer being made, and they are very hard to find.
Xotic XJ-Pro 5er for sale! This is a excellent bass with all the tonal options you could ever want.
- Ash body
- Satin maple neck
- Wood covered Jazz Pickups
- 3-Band EQ with back control...
Xotic XJ Pro vintage 5
Hey all:
I've just returned to talk bass after a few years.
I just wanted to say Hello.
Starmann
Hi all, hope you're doing well
I'm looking for a specific type of bass overdrive which I'm not sure exists. If it does, I hope you could point me to such equipment.
I was wondering if there is a pedal/preamp/rack unit (form doesn't matter) that lets a portion of dry signal come through. Not by blending a balance between wet and dry, but by allowing a selected range of low frequencies to come through dry while the rest of the range is being overdriven/distorted.
Has any of you ever come...
Bass overdrive with gain low cut
I'm searching for a new envelope filter and because no physical stores in my area stock pedals to try out before buying, I'm hoping for some advice.
I currently use an HAZ Mu-Tron III+. I used to have a Mu-Tron III but I preferred the growly sound of the III+. It does everything I need and I love the sound, but I am looking for something much smaller that fits on a pedalboard, and runs on 9VDC.
The pedal needs to be versatile. I play in a soul/funk band, so it needs to be able to do the...
another envelope filter thread
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Warwick Thumb bass guitar (1987, afzelia, wenge, zebrano)
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This bass has the sweetest neck of any bass I've ever had. Really! Before I found this bass I always associated Rickenbacker basses with...
1968 Rickenbacker 4001 bass (checkerboard & crushed pearl)
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I have three Electrolines in these TalkBass classifieds right now [Aug 28 update: The two other Electrolines are gone.], which is probably evidence of some kind of disorder. I really love these instruments but I'm trying to be normal here. So, if anyone wants to stock up on Electrolines (?!?) please let me know...
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Turner Electroline fretless (tobacco burst, thick epoxy board)
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This is an especially sweet one from the Fender Custom Shop. It feels surprisingly close to an actual Jazz bass from the 60s, without the, umm, "issues" that usually come along with those wonderful (but OLD!!) instruments. It's currently wearing Tomastik-Infeld flatwound strings. The pickguard is made from the original material that Fender used back in the 60s, so it has depth and is more richly-colored than the dead plastic they use now. (Please note though...
Fender Custom Shop Jazz bass (relic)
I have had my JMJ Mustang bass for two years and have fell in love. When I was in Nashville I played a 1967 mustang bass thats was stripped down to the bare wood finish by the previous owner. I fell in love with the feel and look. I was wondering if anybody else has done this to their JMJ bass or any Fender roadworn bass in general? I'm just scared that the wood underneath the nitro finish might not be the best quality. Lot of knots or mismatched pieces of wood.
Hello
This is a feeler, I’m looking to locally swap my 95 4004L for a 4003S or maybe a 4003 depending on what color, year etc…
Anyway looking for another Ric or possibly a German Hofner depending on what it is. Club Bass or relics preferred, but let me know what you have.
Bass is currently wearing a set of TI flats, Ill leave them on... the bass sounds great with either round or flats.
Trade Value (roughly) $2500 - 2650
LI/NYC area.
Comes with form fit OHSC
Thanks for reading.
Tom...
Rickenbacker 1995 4004L
Hello all. This is my build entry for SBO 23. Here is what I posted in the entry thread-
"Introducing myself and throwing my hat in the ring.... My name is Levi I am a 42 year old filmmaker and a lifetime Bass player. I got on what my wife and friends call a "kick" this year and have completed my first 3 builds ever.
"Charcuterie" is the name of this project that I started August 8th just after completing my GGBO build; "Beezle Bass". I did not start my build with this build-off...
Charcuterie SBO Build
What was your first fretless bass? And, how long were you playing bass by the time you lost the frets?
I'm heading out this weekend for an away show. Taking the Squier VM J with me.
It's gonna be H-O-T in the northeast this week. I was thinking of a few places I could stop along the way for a leg stretch and sightseeing, but the bass would be in the hot car for 2-3 hours.
This gonna wreck havoc with it? Mostly concerned with neck acting up, it's pretty thin.
Have you ever gigged or demoed an amp or cab that is marketed in a sub-premium price range and found it to be just as satisfying as a more expensive piece of gear you’ve owned or played?? Do tell.
I am considering the purchase of a P Bass near me. The seller is saying the body was made in ‘72. From the pics below can anyone confirm or debunk the claim?
The neck, btw, is a Warmoth.
Thanks in advance!
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Hi everyone I'm new to the forum and playing. I recently got a yamaha trbx504 bass and rumble 40.
Today I picked up a Mesa WB800 amp that was on sale. Now im trying to figure out which cab to pair it to.
Used Mesa 2x15 EV (with aluminum looking perforated grille) or a New Mesa Subway 2x12 or 1x15.
The used 2x15 appears to be in great condition and will be slightly cheaper than the 2 new subway options. But all 3 are in my price range.
This will be in a small office room and I doubt it...
Which cabinet to get?
Selling my trusty old LMII, I have other amps now and no longer use this one. Made in Italy, dates to January 2008 (see pic of back).
Some light cosmetic wear. Tested it this morning and everything works perfectly.
Comes with rack ears (hard to find these days). I only ever used it racked. Of course I'll take the stickers and command hooks off (unless you want them).
I'd really prefer to do local pickup here in Middle TN, but if nobody bites I might be willing to ship as well.
Cash,...
Markbass Little Mark II With Rack Ears - Made in Italy
Want those sweet ass Moog sounds but don’t want to carry around? Well this is probably the best sounding bass synth on the market.
I’ve owned the Source Audio C4, which is a killer pedal, but if you’d rather have something less annoying than pull out your phone and load effects, this is where you have it.
$245 Shipped and has a temple audio lock plate on it (temple audio boards are the best)
Cheers,
Adam
Ok So I am going to acknowledge quick that I buy things because of marketing I acknowledge that at this point in life nothing is going to change.
I have always wanted a MIA Fender Bass. I couldn't afford one before so I bought a MIM Jazz bass, works fine nothing wrong with it. However I just found a 2014 MIA jazz bass for what I consider a good deal considering the Market. Seller is asking $700 with the noiseless pickups. Another upgrade I was considering. So here is where I am. at 700 seems...
Hey Talkbass Help me out please
If you clicked on this, you likely know the caliber of instrument that DeGier makes.
The only reason I'm considering trading this is that I recently realized that I like the big chunky 1.75" necks of Fender Custom Shop Pbasses. So I am putting this up for trade only and I'm only looking for a Fender Custom Shop bass with a fat, 1.75" neck.
Specs:
Upgraded Abachi body,
maple neck with upgraded ziricote fretboard,
Tortoise pickguard (white pickguard will also be included)
Lollar...
De Gier Soulmate 4 (DeGier)
Our start-up band has been rehearsing on the same night of the week since we started it. We all know it and we discuss it at the end of each rehearsal. Even so, one member of the band will always text on the day of practice "Are we still practicing tonight?" We're all adults and all should know and remember about band practice. It bugs me that he keeps doing this. Why does it bug me so much and how can I get him to stop doing it?
(I know a lot of you don't rehearse but that isn't the...
Texting before every Band Rehearsal...why?
If anyone has seen this legendary bass then call Paul immediately.
Have You Seen Paul McCartney’s Lost Bass Guitar? Tips Welcome.
Can you tell me what this brand bass this is. It looks like some of the old unbranded basses from the 71 or 72 ibanez catalog but different finish. Any idea. I have a chance to buy it. They want $350. Any advice would be appreciated.
An acquaintance just purchased an American Pro 2 Jazz. One of the reasons he purchased it he said an American Fender would be worth something 10 to 20 years down the road. I know there are tons of variables but I am also ignorant of these things. What do you all think?
Hello,
Title says it all.
I like this idea, because it allows me to (almost) completely eliminate the issue of batteries by treating the bass essentially as another "pedal" : I already have a quality source of power at my disposal, why should I keep buying and changing batteries? This guarantees a consistent and waste-free source of power with gear that I already have.
It will also allow me to increase the gain on the preamp without ever having to worry about battery consumption.
I found...
Powering onboard preamp from pedalboard PSU
I bougt 1981 a Spector NS 2 Bass NR 596 Birds ey Marbel. Who knows how to sell it ? It is like new.
I was told when I started playing bass (many years ago)
"A good bass player never uses open strings."
I still find that odd after 37 years playing.
Any opinions on this?
Selling my awesome Schecter J5 5 string passive bass. 35” scale for excellent clarity on the B. This plays and feels every bit as good as a USA fender but the extended scale gives it a more clear and defined B string. Schecter really outdid themselves with these basses
Does not come with a case (that’s how I got it)
I would prefer a local sale (for $650) but I will ship if I need to at the buyers expense
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Schecter Diamond Series J5
Hey everyone, I need some help here, I've never had an issue with frets before but I guess there is a first time for everything.
I recently got this used 2009 Warwick Streamer $$ 4 string which I've completely setup on my own in terms of action, bridge/nut adjustments, truss rod adjustment. But on the A string I have huge fret buzz on the 8th fret and it's pretty loud. I have a fairly high action + a strong attack when playing so I do get some fret buzz in general when plucking and fretting...
Fret Buzz on the 8th fret on the A string
So my Shoreline Gold partscaster has been sporting a Pau Ferro FB and a gold anodized guard, but I recently acquired a 2003 Highway One precision neck and decided to swap them, and to go with a parchment pickguard. The neck looks great, but the pickguard is WHIIIIITTTEEEE!!! I’m pretty disappointed in the look. Should I try to age it, or just throw it in the parts bin?
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Jimmy passed away last night (Sept 1) at the age of 76. He was a master storyteller. I’m a huge fan and I’m still in shock. Sail on, sailor.
Got these in a trade for a build that didn't materialize. No screws, no foam.
Can include 2 split shaft CTS 500k pots and .033uf cap for extra $10
$90 local / $100 shipped
Trade Interests (cash either way):
P Bass Pickups (especially anything in cream or Delano PMVC4, Dimarzio Split P (White), Dimarzio Sixties or Relentless Middle (Nick, Area P, Novak PB-90/CC-90)
4/5 string Short Scale Bass String Sets, especially GHS Boomers, Pressurewounds, Brite Flats, La Bella Flats, etc.
Dimarzio...
Dimarzio Area J (4-String Cream) (PRICE DROP)
For your consideration is my beloved all Maple 78 Mustang Bass neck. I've seen these sell in the $900-$1200 on reverb recently and selling below that since there were holes drilled to install hipshot ultralites (I never had the original tuners) and holes drilled to install on a Jaguar body at one point. I'm only selling as the neck is thick for my hands and causing a nerve issue to act up.
There are a couple dings around the headstock and the finish is crackling near the tuner holes on the...
1978 Maple Mustang Bass Neck (unloaded) PRICE DROP
I will die on this hill. Far too long have I seen people oppress the Squier brand. My two favorite instruments are my Contemporary Stratocaster and my Affinity Series PJ. They sound amazing, especially when paired with digital amplifiers. I'll record an instrumental with them someday and show you all! >:]
I've played many expensive instruments at music stores. Sure, they sound nice and feel good, but $1000? That's just silly! Sure, you can tell the obvious difference between high end and low...
Squiers are superior!!
I’ve played my trusty 1985 Ibanez RB850 Roadstar II bass since I bought it in 1993 or so. I love it. It’s still in decent nick. It has a versatile tone palette with 2 switchable humbuckers (that can go single coil.). I know it well. It generally does what I ask it.
I don’t have many basses. 2. The RB 850 and an Ibanez 5 string with active pickups. Which I also love. But the dilemma I face is below
I have long wanted a Jazz and my local shop has a squier 40 year anniversary at 30% off....
Conflicted: talk me out of a new bass.
I'm interested in hearing from other Spiro weich players, particularly those who have had experience with both, on why they play the set that they do.
So, had a little accident that I have been keeping quiet about.
Finger got caught in a belt sander and ripped off the whole fingernail, smashed the tip to bits and fractured and split the bone tip.
Miraculously the fingernail has grown back but I've lost sensitivity on the whole tip of the 3rd finger.
Issue is I'm now having major problems playing with alternating stroke using my 3rd finger as I can no longer accurately feel when I'm making contact with the string which is now hitting the...
Finger tip exploded! Warning: gory pics ahead.
It's my understanding that the newer made in China Eminence BP102-8 drivers have really fallen off in performance, sound and build quality.
Does the same hold true for the earlier US made versions? I have a lead on a pair of New Old Stock Made in US in original boxes. $150 for the pair.
I have an old Carvin 210 box sitting in a corner collecting dust. For a total of $250 I can have it completely built with speakon connects, new finish and grill, updated horn and crossover.
I'd have to...
Eminence BP102 10". New old stock local sale
Got this in a trade with a bunch of other stuff, and I simply don't have time for another project. A previous owner had the fretboard scalloped. There is essentially no fret wear. Lots of small dings and scratches. The truss rod works. The electronics will need some attention. The volume, balance, bass and treble controls work, as does the active/passive switch. There is no sound from the bridge pickup-not sure if this is the pickup or the balance pot. I could not get the mid and tone...
PEAVEY USA DYNA BASS LOADED NECK & BODY PROJECT
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So this is my competed SA board. I've been search forums galore, and no one can give me a;answer and it's this. I would like to be able to select each pedal, scroll through presets on any pedal, and save that to a scene. Can this be done with the soleman, if not what controller can? Help!
Inexplicably and out-of-the-blue the song "Good Morning Starshine" (from the Broadway musical Hair) popped into my head yesterday. In case you're not familiar with that ditty, its chorus goes
Gliddy glub gloopy, nibby nabby noopy la, la, la, lo, lo
Sabba sibby sabba, nooby abba nabba, ley, ley, lo, lo
Tooby ooby walla, nooby abba naba
Early mornin' singin' song
And that got me wondering: What is it with our infatuation with complete nonsense words?
I'm not talking...
Popular songs with "gibberish" lyrics
I know there's a few threads on this but I feel like this topic can still be discussed in further detail considering this bass is still fairly new.
Check this out:
GVB1006
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SPECS
- neck type: GVB 3pc Maple/Wenge neck
- body: Figured Maple top/Alder body
- fretboard: Rosewood fretboard w/Abalone oval inlay
- fret: Medium frets w/Prestige fret edge treatment
- number of frets: 24
- bridge: Mono-rail IV bridge (14mm string spacing)
- neck pickup:...
Ibanez GVB1006/36 is $5000 really worth it?
I've been gigging for about 30 years. I cut my teeth as a super young guy in an oldies band playing doo wop and Motown to upstate NY audiences who danced and clapped and smoked their butts off.
While Boston audiences were more reserved in the oughties and tens, still lots of clapping and dancing.
I've been living in North Carolina for over 8 years. Metro Charlotte. Banking, not that different from Boston.
Lately I've noticed that audiences are going stepford. No clapping. No...
What's wrong with 2023 audiences?
Greetings!
I need a new small amp due to whining neighbors. I’m looking at 20-30W range.
So, I’ve found the Ibanez Promethean P20 (20W @8ohm) and the Ampeg RB-108 (30W @4ohm).
I have never played any of these combo’s and I have no chance of doing so either as the closest store that has both or any of them is 6 hours away. The local dealer has a VOX 10 I think it was called (2x5W?) but that one doesn’t have a dB limiter or two input jacks which someone told me (a long time ago in a galaxy...
Ibanez P20 or Ampeg RB108
Up for your consideration is a beautiful 1990 made in Japan 75 reissue jazz bass. Three tone sunburst with bound and blocked rosewood (super nice piece of rosewood BTW) board. It has been upgraded with Lindy Fralin standard wound single coil pickups wired to the stock passive electronics. The tuners have been upgraded to the best Gotoh has to offer and the bridge is a Willkenson with brass saddles. Also it has a set of dunlop duel use straplocks but I don’t have the parts that come on the...
1990 Fender MIJ 75 reissue jazz bass with upgrades.
There are a lot of really great female bassists out there. Please feel free to share your favorite. Here's mine:
Earlier this year, I stumbled upon this Japanese bassist named Mina.
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She holds down the low-end for a Japanese band called 'Girlfriend' and she's great (really good band!).
She plays her own signature bass. It's a Sago Dullahan. Very cool PJ with a nice design on the body.
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She has a good TikTok/Instagram...
My new favorite female bassist! Who's yours?
Nobels ODR-B CLONE?
These are to expensive used.
Does anyone know of a clone around $100.00
I wonder what are the frequencies of the 3 bands eq?
I'm not talking about the Mini.. although a modded one would be cool..
Leo Quan Badass III four-string bridge with top mount and string-through body options. Three screw hole pattern, drop in for some American Fender models…or start that project you keep putting off! Excellent condition, includes shipping to CONUS. No trades, PayPal preferred, thanks!
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Hi all.
I'm intrigued by going amp/cab-less for rehearsals and possibly some live situations.
Admittedly, I'm hesitant to move away from the amps and cabs I own, don't have a lot of $$ to play with, but the thought of not having to take them to rehearsals is appealing.
I have absolutely no idea where to start. What is required in order to make it happen.
Thanks in advance.
Dogstar, his trio with two other actors, recently played at the Bottlerock event in Napa, California. So, for anyone who wants to see how John Wick/Neo plays bass, here’s a thread on Twitter:
Wearable metronome. This is the nicer “core” model. pretty customizable in how you can set it.
also works as a tuner, db meter, timer and stopwatch t.
Pretty clean, includes charging cable
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For those who have been rocking since then, if you bought your first "high end" or "boutique" bass in the decade of the 80s please share what instrument it was.
Hey everyone - I'm gonna go on a journey to try and find a flatwound string that I like. I like roundwound strings at the point that they are played in and lose their initial super-zing, but dislike the way that they aged past that.
So my thought process - find a bright flatwound string that can deliver the played in rounds tone, but hopefully (because of not having the roundwound "valley" of each wind) a string that will keep that original tone for a decent amount of time.
I'm also not...
Flats that retain "brightness" over time
I have seen some very cool looking single cut basses.
But thought the big horn for lack of a better term would get in the way of fretting below the 12th fret. It's been years since I tried one so not sure that is a true statement or just felt different because it wasn't what I was use to. (Like going from a 4 to 5 type of a thing.)
What is the theory behind the design of these basses?
More wood provides a deeper tone?
Please Feel free to educate away and show your cool basses.
Memorizing something like Oleo, say, you start slow and can think, or even say, BbM G7, C-7 F7, etc. (Or I VI etc) You speed up. Still verbalize through. Then you’ve been playing it for ever, and you’re up at 260+. What’s in your head then? Chords? Sound? A pattern?
I’m finding this a real challenge.
I'm considering building a replica of the '54 style P bass, and it looks like I can get pretty much all the parts... but I'm struggling to find an authentic two-saddle bridge. Is there no market for these now, or am I looking in the wrong places? Are people more interested in upgrading these to four-saddle bridges (for obvious reasons), so no-one is selling the two-saddle ones? I totally get why people would prefer a four-saddle bridge, but if anyone can recommend anywhere to get a...
Where to find a two saddle '50s style P-bass bridge
I have been playing the bass for nearly 40 years in church. I can't read music and I don't know the technicalities of timings. I guess I have a good sense of rhythm as I get by. I've played with some great musicians in church. Some are now household names.
Anyway, would anyone have learning recommendations for someone like myself? A video series or something like that would take me beyond chord sheets and being in the right key?
Thanks
Let's say you have a situation where you're in a band that has at least one member that can be missing at a gig and not totally ruin the performance. For instance: vocalist, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass, drums. You can probably get by at the gig without the acoustic guitarist, or perhaps the electric guitarist. Without bass? No. Without drums? Definitely not.
Now, let's say you have a gig coming up that all of the members are booked for. On the day of the gig, or maybe a...
Gig pay distribution
Bored and nursing a migraine here, so why not start a topic to keep my mind off my discomfort?
I hear a lot of talk about "deep cuts," and whether or not bands should play them. Lots of people turn this out as an alternative strategy. But in talking to some people, it appears that people have different definitions of this term.
I'm old, so my definition tends to coincide with the experience of listening to an album back in the day. For us, a deep cut was a song on an album that radio...
What's a Deep Cut?
Flats are usually discussed as being "thumpy" or "thuddy" - or not so much. But which flats have the most punch?*
*All opinions, subjective or objective are welcome. I have no adequate definition of thump, thud, or punch to propose, just an intuitive feel for these attributes, I hope.
I play with a pick (I have to; my plucking fingers don't work anymore), and I've notice that certain strings have more "grind" to them than others. Not brands or material... but the direction of the final wrap of wire.
Here's a closeup of my B, E, and A string. The B is wound in the opposite direction, and I can hear the difference with my pick. Why do they do this? Am I the only one who notices?
Up for trade is my very own, designed and built for me, Olinto J4. Not interested in selling this bass.
I’m the original owner.
Placed the order in December of 2021 and had it shipped to me in March 2023.
I’m more of a 5 string player, so that’s my main interest in possibly letting it go.
Otherwise, it’s staying with me.
Specs:
-Roasted Alder body
-Nitro 3 Tone Burst
-Maple Neck
-Brazilian Rosewood from a Special Pre CBS Fender Stash that Eric obtained.
Extra dark as I requested
-Clays...
2023 Olinto 4 string Jazz - 3TSB Special BRW for a 5 or 6 string
Currently, I'm playing an Aguilar TM700 through an Aguilar SL210 (8ohms) for smaller gigs and use my SWR Goliath III (410, 4ohms) when necessary. To my ears, the Goliath sounds incredible, but at 90lbs and pretty bulky, load-ins are annoying, at best.
To make my life easier, and since I love the punch of 410s, do you think I'd be better off getting:
1. a 2nd SL210 for when I need the power of 4ohms; or
2. an SL410 for gigs where I need more power?
Having 2 SL210s would...
210 x2 vs 410
Ok then... a warm hello to all my fellow Luthiers Corner peeps! it's been a while since Ive had a project to post, but I now have one, so get ready for a full start-to-finish expose as only Geo does - starting with some back-story...
I have no photo's of the first bass (or me playing it) I bought in 1966 as a 13yr old. (!) These were the days before easily accessible "instant" camera's. They were around - but not broadly. My dad was an 8mm movie-buff, but just not so much a...
My first bass resurrected (including back-story)
Looking for a 35” 5-string jazz under $1k. Single coil pickup routes only.
The only new offering I’m finding is the Schecter J5, which I would not be unhappy with at all.
Any other recommendations new or used?
Mesa Subway Neo 115 cab in excellent condition to be sold with padded Tuki cover . Small scuff on one of the bottom corner protectors is all I can see as wear. $800. + shipping USA only. Prefer Paypal payment. This cab is on the West Coast so figure on the shipping hit.
Is there a common term for people who almost never listen to music? Who's soul is just not open to music? There's some in my family, people who'll maybe put on an album at Christmas, the kind of people who go to a Celtic Woman concert and talk first about the gorgeous gowns...
I've (semi-jokingly) used the term 'PSK' (for potential serial killer), but is there a common term for these poor peoples' handicap?
In about 15 years of bass playing, I tried flatwounds on my bass for the first time last month. A few gigs down, I'm blown over by the sound and feel of it. It has changed me.
Now that I am spoilt for flatwounds, would it be a good idea to install another set on my Epiphone Thunderbird or are flatwounds best paired with P basses only?
Just saw this in the instagram story of a music store I follow.
Anyone know anything about this??
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He's one of my favorite bass players to watch, yet this always baffles me.
I've picked up pairs of strings around his gauge (40-55-75-95) a few times with different brands on different basses and always find them very thin sounding. The taps lack volume and chords lack sustain.
This isn't me knocking thin strings by any means (I'm a huge fan of TI strings myself), I just wonder if there's something else that's bulking up his tone so much aside from Fodera's master woodworking.
I searched, but found nothing of merit.
Stability and decreased weight seem like virtues.
Curious to know more about the use of roasted wood in bass building.
Thanks!
I've had a nut for this axe but never played one. Yesterday I pulled the trigger sight unseen. Any thoughts on Reverend basses and the Mercali 5 in particular?
View attachment 5069403 View attachment 5068319 I’m reluctantly selling my MGBass Viking 5 string bass. I am the original owner, having purchased this directly from Mauricio (owner/luthier)of MGBass in Kissimmee, Florida. I have primarily played this in church and on several of my Country shows. Sounds great, fits well ergonomically and the neck profile is fantastic.
Trade Interest
Fender Precision Bass
Musicman Stingray
Musicman Big Al
ELECTRONICS
Pickups: Bartolini J + J...
MGBass Viking
If someone out there already nailed that tone, I'd love to hear how you did it. Tools at my disposal: Schecter 5 with dual humbuckers and Bartolini NTMB, P, J, BDDI, Pod X3, VT Bass (prolly not that one!). Especially helpful: If you've got (or created) a patch for a Pod that you could send me!
Thanks,
-jb
Here are my pedals and controllers for sale. Pics are missing for a couple items and will be coming shortly. I am condensing my individual ads into one as I didn't realize the bumping limitations.
All prices include shipping. I accept payments with no fees (PP F&F and Venmo). All shipping happens at the monday following payment at the latest.
I priced these based on some google searches. If you think m off, feel free to make an offer. I won’t be offended. But I’m not desperate either so...
Midi controllers and effect pedals, new lowered prices
This is just a feeler as this is the best 4 string I have ever played. I just got hooked on 5 strings and find myself reaching for these first. I had Spitfire make a template to craft this awesome pickguard in a real sanguine color. Looks dark almost black but when light hits it the color comes out in beautiful ways. I really never thought I would get rid of this bass as you know Spitfire pickguards are not cheap. The original pickguard will also be included
This is a beautiful 2016...
Sadowsky NYC Will Lee 4
I'm interested in the thinline deluxe Warwick Alien 5 string, but I can't seem to find reviews that aren't just promotions or salesmen. Can someone please tell me if these are quality instruments and worth the money? I particularly need to know if the string spacing (16.5mm) will be too narrow to do chord work, my specialty.... Thanks
Yup, coming full circle after being enamored by the thought of modding my Carvin LB70 to fully passive, searching for the sound that the stock pups just didn't make, I've concluded I need to go back to active. For a few reasons.
I did replace the pups with DiMarzio Jazz, so talk to me about on board pre's that will pair nicely. TIA.
I'm looking to place a tube preamp on my board, preferably before my drive pedals. Budget is around $200 before tax and shipping. Not necessarily looking for a lot of gain or grit, just some rich tube harmonics to sweeten my tone.
Pedals considered so far...
Sushi Box FX - Underground Accelerator
Sushi Box FX - Slampegg Bee X
Sushi Box FX - More
Night Owl Industries - Edison Preamp
@scubaduba did an amazing job demoing the Slampegg Bee X on the thread -...
Selecting a tube preamp pedal on a $200(ish) budget
(Deep breath...)
First things first: I am only considering selling this bass because I'm having major GAS for TapyTap's awesome headless Martin Keith Bass. I'm not interested in any other trades for this bass, and if that one sells, I'm holding onto this bass. I'm willing to ship if buyer pays.
This is the first bass I custom ordered, and the first Elfin that Martin Keith built.
When I ordered this bass, I...
2007 Martin Keith Elfin 5 (the very first Elfin bass!)
Looking for the very best (in your opinions) 1X10 or 1X12 cab. No budget issues. Thanks for weighing in.
Lance
I'm putting up my made in Oregon 16 foot Summit Alpine Car or Equipment Trailer. It is 7' wide. It comes with the ramps, a spare and some homemade side rails. It was used a half dozen times for picking items up locally and to move my Subaru from California. It can haul a full-size pickup. It is in great shape with only a few paint scuffs. It is currently registered in Indiana until 2024 and has a clean title. I'm asking $3300 for it. Please PM me for questions or to come buy it. Local...
2018 Summit Alpine 16' Car Equipment Trailer for Sale or Partial Trade
I'll admit, I've become a bit of a weight snob. I'll also admit that TB made me that way, and before posting here a lot I never thought about weight at all.
Right now I have an 8 lbs Precision and an 8.5 lbs Jazz bass (with a lot of neck dive on the Jazz). I ONLY play in the studio, sitting down, and will never, EVER in my life gig. That being said, even lifting a bass of the stand, I enjoy them being light. It just feels nice - but that part doesn't matter much.
There is a bass I REALLY...
Does bass weight matter if you always sit down while playing?
Hello,
I have a 2021 limited edition Fender Custom Shop '64 Jazz in Super Faded Aged Tahitian Coral. It is strung with Thomastik-Infeld Jazz Roundwounds.
Price: 3,900 USD + Shipping
I'm new-ish here, but I have a five-star rating on Reverb based on 55 transactions.
BODY:
Body Material: 2-Piece Select Alder
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape: 64 Jazz Bass
NECK:
Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
Neck Finish:...
Fender Limited Edition Custom Shop '64 Jazz in Super Faded Aged Tahitian Coral
The drama continues.
Our lead guitarist just got diagnosed with shingles. Should I be worried being around him, playing gigs with him? I just played a gig with him this weekend and we're booked for Saturday night, too? How contagious is shingles? And what about the patrons?
This thread is about the process of making custom metal hardware for our custom basses. I want to dig into all the little details of how to do it. The tools, the process, the little tricks. I want to encourage all of you here on Luthier's Corner to build up your metalworking skills and improve the design and quality of your instruments.
I'm going to start out with a moderately complex job that I recently completed for a client.
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Machine Shop Practice: Making Custom Metal Hardware For Basses
Nice set of Duncan Basslines Active Blackouts. ASB. I was told they are first generation pickups. They sound amazing! I just don't have anything to put them in (selling the bass they were in) and I need money to fund another bass purchase so off these go!
$100 Shipped conus!
Friends and family please!
OK trying for brevity here but I will probably fail. I'm writing because I'm super frustrated with a friend who on one topic has always been clueless and I thought maybe some of you could assist.
I'm an amateur player in a couple of bands. Many years ago I was taking lessons while I was in a jazz standards band that played small events from time to time. I asked my teacher what we should be charging and he was adamant that we accept no less than union scale. The idea was that giving it...
Need help setting someone straight - your POV please
Hi Everyone this is more of a feeler post
I have a A atelier z jb M265 signature bass
I got the folks at at atelier z to install a hipshot drop tuner
And a
atelier z high mass bridge
bass was originally all natural but I kind of got bored of the colour so I ended up getting the paint code for a 1960 Corvette sateen silver metallic
(Inca silver like)
And I got an auto body shop to spray it for me
Original pre-out I no longer have it was volume balance treble boost cut
And boost only...
Atelier Z M265 audere JB Jazz bass refinished and Hipshot!
Just got a new Ibanez GSR200- a black 4 string, amazing!
I have owned expensive G&L's, MTD's, German Warwick's, and a Geddy Lee Jazz.........
this thing blows them out of the water, I like speed metal and this bass gets the job done. I recommend it to anyone that needs a very punchy and aggressive tone
so all ya speed freaks grab one
Im not in the market for a new bass, my little squire serves me well.
I have been reading about these two fender styles and how they were meant to acompany a certain Guitar, not sure if thats even right, but…
If you were a play at home old guy, just beginning bass playing, which would kinda be the right choice, kinda Lol
I already know the answer. But I have a gig coming up with some buddies, all covers. And someone put a white stripes song on the set list. I HATE the white stripes passionately. It's guitar wanking music, and jack white sucks at guitar almost as much as meg white sucks at drums. If you were Joe Satriani and you made every song suffer just so you could wank off on the guitar that might be one thing, but when every song suffers just so you can wank off on the guitar, but you actually suck...
Too passive aggressive?
Hey, everyone! I’m in the beginning stages of shopping for a new 5 string. My current main bass is a G&L M2500 tribute. Great bass, plays well, sounds great, etc.
I feel like the time has come to finally buy a “really nice” bass and transition my G&L tribute into a back up position. I’m shopping in the price range of about $3k or less. I prefer basses with two pickups and a generally warmer/fuller tone.
Here’s my current list:
-EBMM Stingray Special 5 HH
-G&L L2500 (USA)
-Lakland...
New 5 String Recommendations?
Here's what I thoughts crossed my mind when reading among the myriad IEM threads here:
Nearly every user of IEM systems is a first generation user, a convert.
"Back In The Day", your conversion to IEM looked something like this:
-You are a gigging musician with all that comes with it. You own an amp appropriate for what you need it to do. Big amp for metal gigs, smaller for acoustic jazz.
-At some point, you have contact with IEMs. You plug your ears with the little gizmos and ditch the...
IEM. Again - but a different discussion altogether.
Has anyone played a Fender Jazz Elites and a Sadowsky Metro. If so how would you compare them? Before anyone says apples to oranges I’ll say no it’s apples to apples. Sadowskys are modeled after fenders. Simulator bass different makers and approach.
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Fender Custom Shop 59 Precision Bass Journeyman Relic Super Rare Price Drop!
I just got a sudden case of GAS this morning when I discovered there is a company named Dunwich Electronics that makes a pedal called the Volt Thrower. (I don't spend a lot of time looking at boutique brands or pedals in general.) This combines the works of one of my favorite authors (HP Lovecraft) with one of my favorite bands (Bolt Thrower).
I've taken the bait you diabolical marketing fiends; damn your souls!
If you have this pedal tell me about it. What do you use it with, how versatile...
Dunwich Amplification General Discussion
Yes, you saw that right, $2500 including shipping (CONUS) if using a feeless service like Paypal F&F, Zelle, Venmo Friends, or Apple Pay. For local pickup, I can take $100 off. I'm in the Kansas City metro.
This is basically a brand new Rickenbacker 4003 with the new neck profile. I'm the original owner and I have too many things and of my collection, I am needing to let this one go.
What's cool about it? It has checkerboard binding. It has the new 2023 "D" neck profile which is comparable...
Mint 2023 Rickenbacker 4003 CB Autumnglo MUST SEE
Thinning my DG pedal collection.
Great pedal. Just reviewed that link and Nate nearly has me rethinking this!
CONUS only.
Shipping included.
PayPal (F&F appreciated)
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Looking to sell a fuzz that has found its way off of my pedalboard through no fault of its own. Pedal sounds great and works flawlessly, no problem with clicks and looks great. One minor scratch near the input jack that I tried to capture with a picture and some velcro on the bottom. Sounds great for doom and stoner metal, and I never noticed an absence in my bottom end when playing this with my P Bass.
Asking $100 shipped in the CONUS. Includes original box!
I have an Ampeg AV212 cab and I’m not sure what head to pair it with. I play in a classic metal/prog rock band 4 piece with one guitar player and drummer. My guitarist plays with a mesa boogie 2x12 and head. His tone I would say sounds like a mix of Alex Lifeson and Dave Murray. I play P basses with flats, my tone I would say is a mix of Steve Harris and Geezer Butler. I’d like to stay away from heavy tube heads and prefer solid state or hybrid heads. What y’all recommend?
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Have not broken a string in decades while on a gig. Strings are less than 6 months old.
Ayyyyy.
Greets guys, and gals
A while back I bought a Squier precision off CL. I had the intention of
replacing a lot of the stock hardware to see if it really mattered so
much about the quality of the neck and body.
I replaced the standard flimsy looking bridge with a badass hipshot, put
in quarter pounder pickups, and drilled the head stock to install some
nice Schaller tuners. I replaced all the electronics inside with Switchcraft
or maybe Fender branded for the pots ( it's been a while )....
What's your take on upgrading an el cheapo bass ?
I’ve been wanting a 5 string J for a while.
I went to my good Friend that owns Mad Man Music. TB user Jedibass
It arrived while I was on vacation.
This plays and sounds amazing!!!
The body is Warmoth, finished in Candy Apple Tangerine nitro by Bloom Doom Guitars, with just the right amount of relicing.
The neck is a Warmoth with some sick birdseye figuring.
Hipshot bridge and tuners.
Aguilar DCB-5J pickups and an Audere JB3 preamp.
The Audere took a little time to get acquainted to, but...
NBD - Mad Man Music Jazz 5
Since there's clubs for other makes, why not a Crate Amp club? I'll start....
Proud owner of a 2002 Crate BX-100 100 watt 1x15 combo amp, and a 2004 MXB-10 10 watt combo practice amp. The BX-100 does almost everything I could want it to do. Except overpower a volume deaf drummer...
This old workhorse has been used heavily for 5 years, sat in a corner for the next 7 or so and then got dug out to play again. Tone tweaking goes right where I want it, with good tone shaping options. I read...
Crate Amp Club.
However, since this is TalkBass, I'm sure I'll get your opinions anyway. And I'm also sure that they'll go off on a tangent completely adverse to the topic of this thread. As a bonus, I expect I'll get opinions questioning and judging the steps that I outlined, rather than focusing on the desired conclusion.
Hello,
I am playing in sludge and like tech death bands.
Im considering buying darkglass microtubes x ultra to replace my digitech bass overdrive.
My current setup is: tuner> tc spectra comp > oc3 > bass big muff > wah > overdrive > flanger. Can i just replace drive pedal or do i need to change setup as well? Can i use that pedal for practice and like in ear monitor for band practice and gigs? Can i gig with that pedal without amp and cab? How will it work with my spectra comp? Im really...
Help me chose drive pedal and finish my setup
A friend (jazz drummer) and I are talking about a Cream tribute side project, and I'm going to need something to get me in the ballpark. I don't have an EB3 with light gauge Labella flatwounds and a Marshall guitar stack with blown speaker cones ... but the Bass Big Muff Nano has the right price, the right size, and (I think) the right funkiness for this.
I absolutely do not want any boutique pedal suggestions. Anything over $150 and hi-fi with bells and whistles is out of the...
Bass Big Muff Nano for Jack Bruce sound?
Hi - New here. So 1st post. I've been a bass player for about 10 years and currently record in my studio with the Reddi DI but when I heard this amp I wanted to start micing it up. I was wondering if anyone can tell me specially how to authenticate the transformers, tubes and circuit for this amp. Found one that sounds incredible and I want to buy it but I'm trying to see if it's original. The speaker in the portaflex cabinet isn't. Someone put a 15" speaker where there once was a 12"....
Ampeg SB12 authentication
Hello talk bass, I have this old 1/2 sized bass that has been siting in a corner for a couple of years. (This bass has a hole host of problems) and i wanted to buy an extension but moneys tight so that wouldn’t work, I then had the idea for a custom c extension! (I have all the necessary tool) any thoughts about this? Any ideas?
I have been shopping for an G&L LB-100. In this process, I have tracked one that is on at least its 5th owner in less than two years. It has sold at least twice here and at least twice on another site.
What gives? Super heavy, maybe?
I am in an acoustic duo, and we’re starting to pick up some serious steam.
We’ve been asked back this year to play at a local private pool/tennis club. Here’s the spin……I’m a member of this club. Because I am a member and I thoroughly support our club, I did not want to get paid. However I have been very clear that my partner in this duo will get paid.
This obviously makes us cheaper than other acts. Look we ALWAYS get asked back places because we’re darn good
I’ve gotten wind of a few...
Opinions Needed
I've played at one time or another
Almost every genre of music
I'm a prog/metal/thrash bassist etc. etc.
What's the one song people would be surprised you play on bass.
It shouldn't be a song even remotely tied to your preferred genre .
Mine is
Maggie May by Rod Stewart
Bass in M. M. is greater than greater
: ?)
I've decided to post this in the bluegrass forum since it's the closest thing available here to old-time.
Anyway, are there any old-time bass players here? I joined an old-time band back in May and it's been a great learning experience for me and I love the music. Simple (at least as far as my playing usually goes), but emotive. I've been listening to alot of Dirk Powell, Tim O'Brien, and Foghorn Stringband.
There's no bluegrass or old-time bass teachers in my area as far as I...
Old-time/string band bass
I've been having some discussions about recording for the purposes of providing merchandise. Five out of five bandmates, when asked, said they have no way to listen to a CD. My sense is maybe that's true for most of us.
My husband still has a CD slot in his car, but that's the only way I'd be able to listen if I really wanted to.
How about you? Would you be able to listen to a CD if you bought it from a band you liked? Or would it just be a mercy-purchase for support, that you'd...
How many here can still play a CD?
Our church band plays once a month or tries to. It’s a 3 piece as far as musicians go with no drummer. We normally practice at the guitar players house. He says sound so much better when we practice at the house because of the acoustics of the room. He has tried different things and still isn’t satisfied. The church isn’t super big. Just your average sized brick building. When we are practicing nobody is singing through any microphones. My sound as the bassist is most likely fine. No...
Bettering our sound in church performances vs practicing and rehearsing
I really like my Tacoma Thunderchief, but I rarely hear music that uses an acoustic bass guitar. Can you post examples of really great music that uses an ABG to great effect?
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NBD Fender Player Precision
looking for a new bass after i havnt played a while and i got offerd those 3 at half price, the sr505 is a south korean one so it has the bartolini preamp too, think the year on it is 2005
which will work better for me in a metal context (megadeth tribute band), in that context i need it to cut through the mix well and if one of those can make it easier while having to play less with the eq it would be great, i dont care about necks a lot every neck fits in my hand and weight aint a problem...
should i get ibanez sr505 vs sire m5 vs sterling ray35
Here's mine. Late 70's Kasuga (MIJ):
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Club RickenFaker / FakenBacker - Show Your Fake Rics!
Never got around to installing these in the warmoth project I abandoned. This is the vintage style set from DiMarzio (DP248 and DP250). I don’t think they make this set anymore. $125 shipped CONUS.
Greeting, All!
I've decided to swap out bits on a couple of my Projekts and pull the plug on others, so I have a few bits and pieces available. I have more bits squirreled away here and there, so I'll update this ad when something turns up.
For the pickups, I can supply you with a set of black or chrome screws. Let me know which you'd prefer or if you need any at all. Either way, the price is the same. If you want multiple items, discounts can be discussed.
Shipping is included in...
(New Prices) Pickups & Hardware
Hello,
So, the X-rays confirm I have arthritis in my left wrist (old skiing injury). It hurts to play so I'm thinking of switching to lefty. I'm not very far into the bass journey so it's not like I would be leaving behind years of practicing and playing. I normally play in the beginner group of a local amateur concert band.
Ideally, I'd find a way to manage the pain or work around so it doesn't hurt. The pain comes from flexing the wrist to play further up the neck (past the 5th fret). I...
Thoughts on switching to lefty? (Arthritis in left wrist)
Selling my beautiful, Rare and discontinued Musicman Reflex 5 HSS in the stunning pacific blue burst finish. 18v electronics with a 4 band eq
$1700
friends and fam please or Venmo please.
USA ONLY PLEASE
comes with the Musicman branded original hard shell case
It pains me get rid of this but it’s time I tone the collection down a bit for basses that will get more use.
WILL TRADE FOR:
- Spector Euro 5 (LT OR RST preferred)
- Dingwall NG3 5 (Pink Swirl),
- Status HEADED Carbon Fiber 5...
FINAL PRICE DROP: EBMM Reflex 5 HSS FREE SHIPPING! TRADES UPDATED
Going the used route and looking to spend about 500$ or so. What would yall recommend?
What do you think about a used mark bass big bang head?
I just got a long-awaited short-scale build, and it's all I want to play right now in terms of traditional basses. That leaves this rare beast, which I purchased a couple of weeks ago in the mistaken belief I'd miss long scale so much that I need one of those, too.
It's a Suzi Quatro Thunderbird, the most expensive bass in the Greco catalogue in the mid-70s. It's not stock: the pickups have been changed to active EMGs, a P at the neck and an MM at the (upgraded) bridge. From a player's...
Suzi Quatro Greco SB-850 Thunderbird
Hey guys I’m looking to swap out the pickups of my American Pro II Precision. They are just a bit to boomy for me. I don’t care for where they sit in a mix.
I have a bass with GZRs in it. I like those pretty well. I would like to get something along those lines but a little different to give me a change of pace.
I’m think about a set of Fender 63 Originals. What do you think? What would you suggest?
I’ve done a review on this bass here if you want to know all the information including WEIGHT!!!
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I’m only asking $250 shipped for a unique sounding Fretless bass from Ibanez in the 90s.
Paypal F&F, Venmo ready!!
Received this one on a trade not too long ago. Only selling because I'm not currently gigging and I only need my current 2 to practice with. It's on consignment so it will ship from the shop.
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Paypal accepted.
Shipping $50
Just using the comp in my ampeg SGT and don’t need a second comp , the review at compressorreviews.com says it all: super quiet, transparent with a hint of special, it’s a great compressor! Comes with manual in original box Shipped conus PayPal ff $160
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A while ago I was playing a lot of fretless and Brady Muckelroy was my go to repair guy. He had started his own brand a few months earlier and let me borrow one of his basses. I was hooked. The problem was that it only had one pickup. I asked if he could install a neck pickup, and then he offered "why don't I build you a bass, to your specs?". There you have it:
Renegade Fretless 5 strings
34" scale
Set neck
5 pc neck (maple, wenge stingers, curly maple center)
Cocobolo fingerboard
Walnut...
Muckelroy Renegade Fretless
I recently started working as part of duo, with a singer-guitarist. We're building up a 3-hour set from scratch, so I'm learning a lot of songs mostly by downloading lyrics and chords from Ultimate Guitar.
From time to time we start rehearsing and he asks me change the key of the song from what I've learned it in (typically, the key it was recorded in by the original artist) to a new key that he's better able to sing it in. (Note: I have no problem with this ... I think it's...
How good are you at transposing "on the fly"?
So, I always though bass strings were incredibly hard to break. I come from guitar. Recently, changing strings on various basses I would often break them if they had been installed even once. This was on Fender tuners BTW.
For example, there's a set of new strings on a bass. I remove them from the tuning peg, pulling the coil up slowly after loosening, just to make way to oil the fretboard. Upon reinstalling, the string snaps as I'm tuning up. It snaps at the kink point, on the sharp edge...
Strings Breaking... At the tuning pegs
there have been a couple of threads recently wherein the OPs were advised by many that in order to be fair, and to "do the right thing" (when taking gigs with a second band or multiple bands), we must practice "first come, first served" --- with some posters claiming that there can never be an exception.
while i understand the practicality of this thinking (all of us want to be seen as dependable, especially when it comes to gigs...or band 'loyalty', or other reasons),...
"first come, first served!" no exceptions?
I play 4 string basses with rounds and have used Fast Fret . Is there anything better ?
let me start by saying this will be mostly for at home play for now, maybe recording in the future but maybe not. i'm not looking for a deep dive into apps, menus or programs if possible. i avoid my zoom pedal as the menus just don't seem worth the trouble and their manuals always make me want to slam my head against a wall. i want the synth pedal i get to be easy to get sounds i want, mostly for funk or '80s style electronica and new wave. and i'm not interested in getting an actual...
synth pedal - simple, decent?
Which roundwounds have subdued treble / hi mids? Have bought Jazz bass with EMG pu's. Bass is very nice but I find emg's a bit too bright/ clanky.
I am not looking for thumpy bass but more low mids /mids.
Recommendations?
Starting off my purge with a '92 Kubicki ExFactor in clean shape. Has been upgraded with an 18v system by Michael Haney; see image of receipt. Has numerous nicks that have been color coated, neck is clean with no dings. Of all the basses I've owned, this one has the best profile, very comfortable to play, weighs in at 8.5#'s. I'm selling it due to lack of use, I'm a P bass guy. Comes with a Gator hs molded case and a new set of Kubicki DR Blues.
$3300 trade value,...
KUBICKI EX FACTOR, '92 . PRICE DROP
Just thought I'd post a few pics and info on my new (old) Fender Super Twin amp that I converted to a bass head.
I made the head box cabinet from pine and went over the circuit to make sure that everything was up to snuff. I replaced the bias and filter caps with new Spragues and also installed a bias control (in its stock form, the amp just has an output tube "balance control"). After playing thru it, all i can say is WOW! For some reason this amp sounds alot more powerful and...
Fender Super Twin Bass Head
Hi everyone.
There have been many threads on this or similar topics, but times and protocols change, so I want to get a fresh perspective.
I am a Gen Xer starting a new dance/party band from the ground up in the Boston area. Right now, it's me and a keyboardist. I'll be leading this, and I'm prepared to make a decent investment in this as a business, as I'm shooting for the events/weddings/etc circuit.
The KB and I play well together, and have the musicianship to play basically anything...
How to get players of a certain caliber for a brand new cover band?
Hello everyone,
Last year I talked by email and bought a double bass to a recognized Luthier in Germany, it was supposed that in December of last year he was going to send it to me, but this person has only made excuses every time I needed to know about my double bass and when he was going to send, now he does not answer emails or WhatsApp.
I've been waiting since December for him to solve this, but all he said is that he needs some documents to be able to send the double bass outside of...
Problem with a Luthier (Roland/Emanuel Wilfer content)
Hi there quick question to you!
Is there any point in getting the boss yellow box when the Rumble 40 already has a basic overdrive?
Would the boss box be considered a significant upgrade?
Stingray/goal is all purpose OD.
I've seen a couple of famous bassists over the years advising newer players to focus their learning the fretboard from the nut to the fifth fret. The advice is usually along the lines of "the lowest frets are your 'money makers' - where most producers and bands will want you to play".
Back when I was in an original band, I do recall most of my bass parts used (relied on?) open strings, and I played most of the time around the nut to 5th fret.
Many years later, I'm playing in an accoustic...
Moving On Up (the fretboard)
I just bought a Sterling Stingray 4HH, got to me the other day, finally got to sit down with it today. So far, almost everything about the bass seems great, but every time I have it plugged in and play on the bottom string, the sound fizzles up for a second at the start of the attack. This fizzling doesn't happen as much when playing very softly but if I try to play with any sort of regular force it goes fizzy. None of the other strings have this issue, clear as day, and switching between...
Bass fizzles on bottom string
I have been struggling with which of these basses to keep for quite some time, months in fact, and today I have made a decision - keep the Jazz bass. I am not keeping both, so please do not suggest that. It's not possible for space reasons in my apartment, and financial reasons - just bought a $3500 puppy, amongst other reasons. I do not want too many basses. Just a P-bass and one other.
2006 Stingray: (8.6 lbs)
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2011 American Special Jazz Bass: (8.5...
Selling the Stingray, Keeping the Jazz - thoughts?
I see ported and sealed bass cabinets and have wondered what is the difference. Is one any better than the other? In the "old days", sealed seemed to be the way to go.
Any thoughts from the TB folks?
Up for sale is a terrific condition Warwick Rockbass Streamer NT 4.
Super playing a sounding bass. Nice big throaty sound, with neck through design.
Just weeding out some stuff and this one is on the block.
Comes with a Warwick gig bag
$800 shipped
...
Warwick Rockbass Streamer NT 4
Mint condition Markbass. Comes with branded gig bag. Stock tuners replaced with gotoh resolites. Controls are volume, volume, passive tone which works in passive or active mode(push/pull), bass, mids and treble. Awesome bass but I’ve got to downsize. Gloss neck and fingerboard with vintage tint. Bound fretboard with inlays. 10.2 pounds
$650 shipped
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Markbass Gloxy 5
I hope everyone has a great day! Hug the ones you love lend a hand to those that need it. If you are struggling with something, keep your chin up. You never know when someone or something will drop in your lap and change your whole trip. Peace!
Good afternoon everyone,
I have a noob-ish type question. I am about to buy a Boughton HPF, they are rated at 9 to 24 volt. What voltage do you guys run them at?
The only other pedal I have is a TC Spark (the big one, not the mini) that I have been using with a 9V battery. I would love to have only one power supply but don’t want to cheat myself out of the full benefits of the HPF by using it at too low a voltage. Would it fry the Spark if I plugged it in to 24V?
Thanks
Somehow, my journey into jazz bass has taken me back…. to The Who. I can’t explain how I came to be traveling these two tracks in parallel, but there we are.
Anyway, I’m getting great sound from my passive Peavey Grind 4 into the Hartke HA3500. But re-learning Entwistle of course means adding some ‘sizzle’ into the sound. So I’m imagining an Aphex rack unit with Big Bottom, a 2-channel unit. The channels could run in parallel or in series with different settings.
In the past I’ve played...
Full circle - aural exciter thoughts
For a while now I’ve been mulling over reversing the pickup in my CV70’s P (and maybe adding a double j pickup in the bridge). I love the sound I get from the E & A strings. Hard to explain except it makes me go “MMMmm!”. The D & G not so much.
Reading up, it seems reversing the P pickup is supposed to help this. When I look at how much closer the G saddle is to the poles, it seems so obvious. (Pic to crudely show this)
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My question is, do you swap places of...
Thinking about reversing my P Pickup
Picked this up off of Facebook earlier, cost me 30 quid and looks like it's come out of a skip. I did a bit of research and found out they are are a solid wood body and the necks are quite nice...apparently. My thoughts are to remove all the hardware, pickups and electronics, sand the body down to a natural finish and reassemble with black hardware and pick guard and some reasonable quality pickups. It'll be my first attempt at anything like this but for the price I couldn't resist it....
Harrier Bass
Hi all,
I'm interested in playing a 5-string bass with a high C, I know there are old Chubby Jackson Kays kicking around, but I'd like a small, carved bass, ideally 5/8, for solo jazz/new music performances. Has anyone played or seen something like this? Any details are welcome.
Thanks,
Jason
Yeah yeah, I know 10k hours is speculative and all that. Still, this represents quality hours spent working on things that are challenging. And using Modacity has brought great clarity and efficiency to my practice. I can tell you how long I’ve spent on the cello suites to diminished arpeggios to Along Came Betty. I started logging these items in the spring of 2019. This number only represents time in the practice room, not gigs or rehearsals. So if my math is correct, 9000 more hours at...
10% down
Since Tidal Music files are all strictly protected content, due to the DRM license, they are encrypted with special formats which restricted them from being playable on other platforms. If you want to keep Tidal downloads playable and offline accessible on your devices, here we met the best solution: Tunelf Tidal Music Converter.
Tunelf Tidal Music Converter is specially designed for all Tidal users to stream Tidal Music...
How to Download Tidal Music Offline Locally?
Cleaning house so this stuff needs to go to a good home. All prices include U.S. shipping.
TC Electronic Plethora X3. Has Velcro on back otherwise like new in the box with power supply, still has film on the screen. $335
Barefaced Audio Machinist. Has Velcro on back otherwise flawless. $200
Genzler Crashbox 4. Has Velcro on back otherwise like new in the box. $165
Way Huge Pork and Pickle (not the smalls!!). Has Velcro on back otherwise flawless, comes in the box. $160
Ibanez AW7....
Pedals Pedals Pedals!!! updated 4/21/23
Hartke LH500 bass amp, in great condition. Comes in a black tolex rack case. No issues, just changed rig so don’t need this anymore. $300 local pickup.
Sadly times are hard and I have to let this one go...
2022 EBMM Sterling 5H, Vintage Blue Pearl finish, roasted maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, compensated nut. Comes in a molded MM case with the Sterling logo on the side. I bought this new straight from EBMM in December 2022, its been meticulously cared for since. No finish flaws, scratches anything, its still basically perfect. Has dunlop strap locks installed and I just put on a new pick guard and a set of EB Slinkys 45-125.
$2100...
2022 Ernie Ball Music Man Sterling 5H
G&L SB-1 bass - 2014 Yellow Fever - Made in Fullerton, California!
This bass is in Like New\Mint Condition. See photos for details. This bass has some of the best fretwork I've ever seen or played; likely due to the "PLEK" process at the factory.
Includes original hardshell case with case candy. (Custom Build Sheet, Certificate of Authenticity, etc)
$1650 shipped to 48 states (Paypal F&F)
or $1550 picked up in West Los Angeles.
Thank you! Feel free to message me with any questions....
G&L SB-1 2014 Yellow Fever with OHSC
Hey guys,
I recently picked up this precision pickup and I have decided to do a review of it for anyone else who might be looking to upgrade their P pup I'll divide this review into two parts - the first one covering why I wanted to upgrade and what my tonal goals were, and the second covering the installation and my reaction to the pup
=== Part 1 ===
To start, I have owned a 2010 MIA Fender Precision for a little over a year now, and while I have always loved the feel of...
Delano PMVC FE/M2 Review!
If you had to miss a gig unexpectedly and last minute, what would your band to:
1. Get a sub if possible
2. Cancel the gig
3. Play without you
4. Try to get another band to fill the spot
In my continuing fascination with what I've been calling the new category of 'Super Twelves', meaning small, 112 cabs using heavy duty 'PA' type neo drivers with hi end crossovers, and either mid drivers or hi end tweeters/horns, TBer Roger Baer of Baer Amplification was nice enough to send my his version of these little beasts, the ML112, for a tryout and review.
The cab arrived safely packed and in perfect shape. Very good looking tolex, nice chrome corners and hefty metal grill, great...
Baer Amplification Megathread!
So we are back gigging again. And because it is years later, we upped the price a bit for one gig. They initially agreed, but then backed out when they found somebody cheaper.
For people doing the small bar/small private gathering gigs: are you getting more money or the same?
And for those doing corporate gigs... where are you finding corp gigs? They seem to be gone here.
Here is Ottawa, Canada.
Continued from here:
http://www.talkbass.com/threads/audiokinesis-cabs-v.919908/page-53
After months of being a cover band I finally convinced the rest of my bandmates that we should start writing our own songs. I already had a few ideas in my head and I started writing the parts for guitar, drums and even the lyrics, but I just can't come up with a decent bassline to go with it all. Is there no alternative other than sticking to the same 4 notes? How do you come up with basslines, and why is it so much easier to write guitar parts?
Any and all tips are appreciated
I'm 99% sure this is an MTI SVT , badge on right, better handles, 12 DW7 tube, etc.
Just wanted to get an opinion if I'm right by the experts here.
So I bought this new as a leftover in 82/83, love the sound. When We had 2 people to move it, it was a piece of cake. Now 2 people are hard to find when gigging, he he
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MTI era SVT I think. lol
A couple days ago I was BSing with some friends between sets on a gig, and one suggested “hey man, we should get together sometime and play some jazz,” and I told him that sounded like fun, but as a blues and rock player I’m not super familiar with the style. Now he wants to get together with myself and a drummer this weekend to jam.
He sent a couple tune suggestions- Blues By Five, Green Dolphin Street, Summertime, Body & Soul, and Remember- and aside from Blues By Five, they’re way above...
Got invited to play some jazz… I’m clueless!
I'm wondering if there are enough of us playing Renaissance Basses to warrant a Club... or if we included Turner Model One and Electroline basses as well?
Let me start off by saying I love this bass!! Best P neck I’ve ever laid my hands on, no lie!! But, I find myself in need of a 5’er.
Finish is satin ice blue, maple board. Has Fender branded bass extender, original tuner included. Comes with original hard shell. Also includes 2 pickguards, the original white Pearl and a single ply black. I also ordered a black anodized that hasn’t arrived as of yet but will be included or forwarded if deal is complete before it arrives. Super low action...
2018 Fender Elite Pbass
Swamp Ash body
Rosewood Neck
Bartolini Preamp and Pickups
Hipshot D tuner
Case
8.2 lbs per bathroom scale
Good condition overall there's a dint on the top and and side (Pictured) Unfortunately I don't remember how it happened.
Note: Elrick's vol knob is farther up and in the way of slapping so I had it moved. Work was done by Rob Elrick himself.
I'll go half on shipping
No trades
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Elrick NJS5
Donny is the Man. So smooth. And that Smith! Perfection. So glad they found each other.
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All I can say is it was a true master-class in tone, timing, phrasing and groove. My wife and I had a great time and enjoyed every second. I took a few badly lit photos of him and his set-up. He played his CS p-bass with flats and an Aguilar rig....
Recently saw Pino play a small club in NYC. A true master-class.
Just pre-ordered...I don't care I want it!....Like $250...
B2 Four Effects and Amp Emulator
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Thinking about getting one of these. Couple of questions:
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does the Bluetooth come through the headphones in stereo? I’m talking about playing along with backing tracks and songs from something like Apple Music
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What Cab Sims does the Darkglass Suite have available? I’ve tried looking online but cannot find a dedicated list.
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how easy is it to add and control third party IRs to the element?
Up til now I've had multiple threads for builds etc, etc. But with everything going on at the mo, I'm going to roll everything into one terrible place for you all to frown and laugh at. I've got too much wood, too many ideas, too many broken guitars and not enough time to do everything (and a car project) so we'll chip away at things a little at a time.
Having said all that, I'm a firm believer in throwing more wood on the fire. So on a trip to Bunnings yesterday I bought a 1.8m piece of...
Reverendrally's rolling cavalcade of luthiery horror
I want to trade for new Ernie Ball Slinkies in the 45-130 #2836 sets…for how ever many sets that we agree would be a fair trade. I would also consider selling as a lot for $83 shipped CONUS with PayPal friends and family or Venmo. I’m going from memory as to what strings were on what basses.
D’Addario EPS Pro Steels 43-107
2 new sets
2 used sets cut for a thru-body Fender Jazz
D’Addario EXL170BT 43-107 nickels
4 used sets cut for a thru-body Fender Jazz
D’Addario EXL170...
A couple of new and mostly used 4-string sets
After the success of my last project, Tasty walnut Jazz
I’m putting another one together. I’m having fun already.
This one is a j body blank body that I got with the neck route, bridge location and control pocket only.
I think I counted 8 pieces of walnut…hence the name, “Butch” for butcher block.
I ordered the custom PU’s already from Tom Brantley. They will be single coil, tapped at ~ 60% and 100% output....
Butch…another walnut build.
FINALLY got this up and running:
My take so far after a couple of gigs:
Decidedly less "thick" sounding (though some girth can be coaxed out).
A little more direct, less compressed.
Goes deeper. Mids are not bumped.
Highs are not muffled or restrained at all! (Plenty of "click" for pick style.)
Has a hint of P-bass character but is really more of a blank canvas.
My...
NPD: Aero Type 4A P-bass Pickup!
Mine has to be Firth Of Fifth.
That piano intro is perfect.
One the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.
So as stated, what is your favorite song of theirs?
I don't see a Lightwave Bass Club on here. As an owner, fan, and wannabe owner of more Lightwaves, I am going to start a thread. If somone else has a Lightwave Bass Club thread going, I sincerely apologize and want to become a member there.
I don't know for sure how these clubs get started here on Bass-Talk? Is there an official process, or does someone just start a thread?
If it is as simple as someone starting a thread, here goes...
Club Lightwave #1 ???
Kirk
What would you do? Thinking of grabbing a Morley fuzz wah, but I find I could get the wah only version $40 cheaper and use some of the dirt/fuzz pedals I have around.
It's the 20/20 models.
I want to do the fuzz wah thingy, and the combo version has some appeal to it. But I've never played it and I'm not sure if the fuzz version is worth it.
Thoughts? Cheers
Bogart Bass. Hand made in Germany. I bought this about a year ago out of curiosity about Bogart basses.
I am totally blown away! The bartolini’s and NOLL TCM3 pre amp are a fantastic combination. This bass has that “perfect” bass sound. Bass is very light and ergonomic.
I love this so much, I ordered one exactly like it….but with a dark wood veneer top (I I am a jazz musician so the wood looks much better in the musical environments I am involved it).
The bass was purchased in 2021 in...
Bogart Sport 5 Bass
Up for grabs is my very recently acquired Sandberg bass. I picked this up in a trade and it’s just not what I’m looking for at the moment.
Body has some nicks and scratches and there’s a super tiny indent on the back of the neck. That one is so small that I couldn’t get a pic of it but figured it was worth mentioning.
5.5 lbs
Active/Passive electronics - VOL/Blend/Treb/Bass. Pots could stand to be cleaned but all works as it should!
$1500 shipped, +$25 for west coast.
For trades: Mainly...
Price drop: Sandberg California TM-4 SL
Looking to sell or trade + cash for this beauty. I'm the 2nd owner. Very clean. Some polish marks but no buckle rash. A small dimple on the side of the neck keeps from being mint, very minor. All in working order. It was sent to the mothership back in 2019 for a check up and repair of a stripped strap button. This is not not light weight. Around south of 12 LBS. Looking to sell for $6,000.00 shipped on in the lower Con 48 States. PayPal preferred. Trade wise, I'll look into another Alembic...
1996 Alembic Europa 6/ Excellent Condition
Any of you folks use one of the reissue EHX MIG 50 amps for bass? With what cabs?
I'm looking for something to use for both guitar (I play but rarely) and my distorted bass sound (I run 2 amps, one clean and one dirty) so clean headroom is not exactly something I'm worried about.
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warwick 2006 dirty blond
Many of us are willing to go to great trouble and expense to find "that tone". Basses, amps, cabs, effects, strings - the list goes on. But how important is it really, and how realistic a goal is it?
I worked for a long time in the advertising and print industry, and I remember a repro guy who had been in the business for decades once telling me: "there's no such thing as accurate color reproduction". What he meant by that is that you can get in the ballpark, maybe even very close if you...
The futility of tone chasing
I'm getting some distortion from the balanced out on my Aguilar Tone Hammer 500 amplifier. Hoping somebody on TB has been here before and can help me out.
I toggled between Pre and Post EQ to no avail.
I thought the battery in my Ray might be failing, so I switched to my Precision. No luck.
Using the same cables and set up, I plugged in my Radial Pro DI and the sound was crystal clear. Same cables, same instruments. So it seems to be specific to the TH500.
The drive is turned off....
What's wrong with my DI?
Picked this Fender American Jazz with hardshell case at a pawn shop today for $359. I searched the serial number it's a Fender American standard V. Not a fan of 5 strings but I felt it was a good deal. Any input on these basses?
Hi folks,
A local friend and luthier, owner of Frey Customs, is currently making a custom 5 string for me. While I have only owned 34 inch scale basses I think 33 would be ideal for me. Its one of the specs of this build I care the most about.
The luthier generally uses a stew mac tool for fretting and there is not a template for 33 inch. What do other builders do? I see a lot of builders making basses with the scale I'm after. If anyone can offer some guidance on how to help him make...
Struggling with a 33 inch scale.
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1998 Warwick Dolphin Pro 1 5
For sale is a mint condition stock MIM Fender Jazz bass special edition in beautiful blue burst finish. Comes with a decent gig bag. Prefer local sale but will ship USA only. PayPal F&F or Venmo.
Like new w/ all the goods
Shipped anywhere in the continental US
PayPal Friends & Family, Venmo, Zelle, & Cashapp accepted.
Open to trades as well.
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Been a minute since I have been on TalkBass, but the time has come so I figure I'll sell it when I bought it!
{{deep breath}}
Offering up my 2005 Warwick P-Nut1 5-String:
Specs:
- French Walnut Top
- Purpleheart sandwich
- Ovangkol neck (neck-through) with Ekanga veneer stripes, (9 pieces in total)
- Wenge fingerboard with spiral inlays drawn be P-Nut
- Contoured body
- MEC pickups and 3-Band Preamp with Active Bypass and Series/Parallel switching for the big pickup
Starting the...
2005 Warwick P-Nut1
So when I first got the Geddy lee bass, I thought it just had a super bowed neck which I adjusted the truss rod to make it more level. I have had it for around 2 years now and looking at other people's problems, I have realized it's a massive ski jump. It's not causing any fret buzz but I am worried that it's going to do something in the future as it's pretty extreme, like just looking at it while play noticeable. Is there anything I can do that doesn't involve defretting/ taking off the...
Geddy Lee Bass ski jump
I'll be 72 in 10 days and I'm the oldest member of a classic rock band. I LOVE playing live music, but I think more and more about retiring from live performances. I've made some concessions to age in recent years, e.g., using super light weight cabs and lighter gauge strings, but that only goes so far.
My eyes aren't what they once were, nor is the rest of my body (even though I still lift weights and walk a treadmill). I had open heart surgery 2 years ago. And, my lady friend is a day...
At What Age Did You Retire From Gigging, And Why?
I find the clips interesting and like what I hear.
Now I am now wondering if this is good with bass and enough of it's own voice (next to a barbershop, which I like a lot and use a lot) to justify buying it
I am tempted but do not want anything bit different enough to what I already have.
Any first hand reports would be most appreciated!
The advertising is getting REALLY intrusive 'round here. Many times while typing a response to a thread an ad will change and anything I type does not show up, even after repeated attempts.
These are pretty much all video ads and most can fill almost a 1/3 of a typical page.
Now this just happened? What's going on here?
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Very nice Sire P5 5 string in Fiesta Red. Great bass, just looking at some other things. Probably played 3-5 hrs tops. Great figuring in the roasted maple fretboard. Currently set up with very low action. I would say "like new" condition.
Feel free to ask any questions or if you'd like more pictures, no trades at this time. Also I can send higher res photos if you would like as well.
$550 will split shipping with buyer
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Sire P5 5 String Fiesta Red
Hello,
I notice that my strings (rounds) usually do not age at the same rate (E and A usually get dull faster), which means that when I change strings I would throw away strings that are still in good enough shape by changing the whole set, which is obviously a waste of money, resources, and time.
I'm wondering how good (or bad) of an idea it would be to replace a string only when I start noticing that it has lost most of its sparkle.
With the various options available for purchasing...
Replacing strings one at a time (poll included)
I searched some and couldn't find much info, so wanted to tap the collective wisdom.
I'm looking to update my pups on one of my Jazz Basses. I want something aggressive and powerful - the closest approximation I can think of is akin to the G&L MFD pickups - really punchy and loud - but I don't want to route my bass.
Is there anything that comes close, but in a standard J-bass pickup? I've tried a few humbucking J pickups including a few overwound pups, but wanted more bite and...
G&L MFD type pickups for a Jazz Bass?
Hi, my name is Jeff. I’m a recovering bassaholic. I’ve been clean for 3 days.
or maybe…
Forgive me Father for I have sinned. It has been 3 days since…
Okay, you get the picture. I’m feeling a tinge of guilt for 2 NBDs in the same week (to be fair, I sold 2 this week). I had been doing really well with my bass contentment until this bass opened Pandora’s box for me. I’ve been looking at these for years and the right one finally came around.
It’s a Sadowsky NYC Satin...
NBD: Sadowsky
I’m selling my Behringer Bass V-AMP PRO Rack Modeling Preamp. I used it a while at church for a bass pre and at home for bass and guitar practice. I haven’t used it in several years and it’s silly for it to take up space ona shelf. If recall correctly, one input jack could benefit from bending the contact a little. It was that way new and was never a bid deal for me.
The bass and guitar amps are amazingly good. I was shocked. The effects are also way more impressive than I expected....
Like New Behringer Bass V-AMP PRO Rack Modeling Preamp
I have an EBS OctaBass that I no longer use. I loved using it to fill in, but find I use it less these days and it’s silly for a good pedal to not get much use. This pedal is mint and I’m the original owner. It has spent it’s entire life (approx. 4 yrs I’m guessing), at a church and occasionally used on Sundays and at times during rehearsal. Comes with box and everything that was in it.
The EBS OctaBass was the first effect unit ever made by EBS. It is famous for fast and accurate
tracking...
Mint/1 Owner EBS OctaBass Triple Mode Analog Octave Divider
I looked around and I don't think a club for these underrated basses exist.
1 Fourstringdrums
2 Audreycashin
3 Malthumb
4 Tomservo-crow
5 Andrew 17
6 j.kernodle
7 Handsofseven
8 Caca de Kick
9 OutToPlayJazz
10 MIMike
11 oli@bass
12 Basshista
13 tobynjake
14 Sid Fang
15 drTSTingray
16 StrangerDanger
17 Pharaohamps
18 catgut
19 Joshua Pickenpaugh
20 Bwoodman
21 Klingguruh
22 MattyBass
23 Twistd
24 JakobT
25 Matt R.
26 ThePoloHobo
Here's my new one. Trans...
Musicman Sabre Club
I am reluctantly offering up this incredibly beautiful Fender Custom Classic 5 string Jazz Bass that I have cherished.
It's a perfect example for form and function with a few improvements even from its original stock configuration.
The bass was built November 30th 2009 and was originally finished in Ice Blue Metallic nitrocellulose lacquer. It had third generation Fender Noiseless pickups and a 3 band active Fender preamp. (I do not have the original pickups)
Sometime...
Fender CCV Custom Shop 5 String Jazz Bass - Free Shipping!
So Anyway, two days ago I traded an instrument to someone who had an ad on CL. They were different instrument types but both were made by the same manufacturer and had equal retail value of about $650. Trader was about 2 hours from me so we met 1/2 way.
Transaction took about 5 minutes. No cash involved. He handed me his instrument, I gave him mine, we chatted about how we acquired them, shook hands and left. Mine was in a gig bag... he didn't take it out to look at it while I was...
When is an instrument trade 'complete'?
649 shipped CONUS. This is a great P bass. It was made in the Matsumoku factory in Japan (legendary factory known for making great playing and sounding high quality instruments). It weighs 9lbs on the dot and it has a 1.578 inch nut width. It’s currently strung with Labella DTB flats, and has a DiMarzio Split P in it. Will ship with what I believe is the original hard case. It comes with a mudbucker (was routed for it at one point, doesn’t impact tone, playability, or P bass pickup placement...
Price Drop Univox Precisely 70’s Matsumoku 4 string P bass
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I've seen folks use their drill press as a cylindrical sander. Like I've mocked up in this photo. But I've also read the opinion that this is bad because over time it will push your drill chuck out of alignment.
What do you say?
I am a long time pro Fender/bass guitar player who started studying upright (double) bass about 3.5 years ago. I started getting called for upright gigs about 18 months ago. I own a nice carved bass with steel strings that sounds gorgeous bowed and pizz. (jazz, folk, western swing). I also on a plywood Christopher bass with synthetic gut strings that I play on my many outdoor gigs with a Folk/Americana/Bluegrass band. I dont love it. I only paid $1200 for it. I usually play both basses...
Are Kay basses really worth it?
Mint condition Fender Vintage II 1954 P bass + hard case and case candy. Sounds and plays great. No issues. Comes with hard case.
I'm open to trades for anything (basses, amps, pedals, 2 for 1, +/- cash, etc) as well, so feel free to offer anything. I'm happy to do +/- cash accordingly.
Weight: 9.2 lbs
($2,200 trade value)
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Just thought you might be interested in this feedback. At this point, I've owned the following preamps. It's a little scary when you look down the list.
Ampeg SVT-IIp
Ampeg SVP-Pro
Ampeg SVP-CL
Aguilar DB-659
Aguilar DB-924
Alembic F-1X
Demeter VTBP-201
Eden Navigator
Raven Labs PHA-1
Sansamp RBI
Sansamp BDDI
SWR IOD
Sadowsky Outboard
Trace V-Type
A couple of these (the DB-659, SVP-PRO, and SVT IIp) I only had a few days and sold or returned because of mechanical issues...
Navigator review
It is with a heavy heart and tears in my eyes that I list this Marleaux Betra 5 for sale/trade. It is without a doubt the best instrument I've ever played and the most beautiful instrument I've ever seen. There's nothing more to say to describe it's flawlessness and beauty. Marleaux is easily one of the best builders in the world.
It's in flawless condition save for one small, almost unnoticeable blemish on the side of the fretboard. 34” scale. It's extremely light weight and sounds...
Marleaux Betra 5
I have a GK MB212 combo and it is distorting when I have my TCE Spectracomp engaged. When I run though headphones or our PA there is no distorting. Seems like an amp issue but I can't figure it out. I run everything at level with no boost. Contour is off. It has me starting to look for a new amp.
Any ideas?
*Trade Update
Greeting TB!
Up for sale is a Dwarfcraft Devices Eau claire. Killer pedal thats getting harder to find. 300 shipped conus or trade for electrofoods oprichniki, outhhampton ictineo,triungulo labs barbanera,grand tarkin (ill add cash), also accepting modulation pedals (+/- cash) broughtons etc. pls hit me up with offers. least i can say is no thank you kindly, -Thanks for your time tbers! cheers!
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Dwarfcraft Devices EAU Claire Thunder Trade Update
Up for sale is this Gallien-Krueger NEO IV 2 x 12" 800W 8-ohm Bass Cabinet with Steel Grille and 1-inch Tweeter.
Purchased new for low-end reinforcement for a new band project which didn't work out.
Barely used. Like new.
Plastic film is still on the NEO badge.
Due to recent changes, I no longer use PayPal Goods and services for payment.
I will accept a Postal/Bank MO, personal check or of course, cash for local pickup.
Local pick-up is preferred but I will split the shipping fees if...
Price reduce! Gallien-Krueger NEO IV 2 x 12" 800W 8-ohm Bass Cabinet
Offered here is an Allparts Danelectro adjustable bass bridge new in original packaging part # BB-3815-010. $39. shipped in the conUS; others may inquire. Paypal F&F, please.
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Up for sale is my Samsamp RBI in mint condition. It has always been in a rack case when in use and it works perfectly. I have another RBI that I am going to keep. I recently bought a Sansamp RPM and figured I didn't need two RBI's, so this one is up for sale. Comes with power cord, no manual. Asking $220.00 shipped to CONUS. Please, no trades.
USA Fender Stratocaster Loaded Pickguard & Back Plate
This loaded pickguard and back plate are from a late '80s standard Stratocaster. I bought the Strat in about '92 and modified it a few years later, so this guard and back plate have been in my possession for about 31 years. It remains in very good - excellent condition.
My price is $95, reduced from $120, shipped via USPS, CONUS. I am not shipping internationally at the time. Payment via PayPal Family & Friends,...
NEWER PRICE!! USA Fender Stratocaster Loaded Pickguard & Back Plate
Custom Tele Shaped Guitar
This Tele shaped guitar is built from new parts I acquired in 2009. It was carved, finished, and assembled December, 2009 - March, 2010 by luthier, Tim Thelen, owner of Bilt Guitars, a Des Moines, IA custom lutherie.
Here are the specs:
* Warmoth single piece Swamp Ash body blank, hand carved by Tim, with belly and forearm cuts.
* Body edges are all rounded, also by Tim.
* String...
Custom Tele Shaped Guitar
Bought a bass today. 5 string fretless P in surf green with a cocobolo fingerboard and sissy lines in inlaid maple.
I traced the history of the bass online and it went like this:
Namm show model, $1800 sale price.
Fire sale price $875
My price today, $750.
This bass fits a niche for me, I haven't owned any type of P in decades. If I don't like the Bartolini P pickup I'll drop in a nordy. Wife probably won't notice I have a technique of blending them in slowly.
My question is this: how...
Is the BassConomy tanking?
Fellow Talkbass members I am trying to decide between these 3 amps. Goal is to get a
6 X 6L6 platform. Ya ya, I've owned the Buster already and have not ruled it "out" yet.
Only "curve ball" with the Fender is getting a head case for it if I choose it. Currently own a Bassman 135 and Bassman 100 as well as beau coup Sunn 2000S amps and a 1973 Model T. Seeking some louder 6L6 tone and one of these 6 X 6L6 amps should provide it. Any opinions, advice or snide remarks are most welcome. I know...
MESA BOOGIE BUSTER vs FENDER SUPER TWIN vs D-180
Fairly new to electronics, soldering and whatnot- apologies in advance
i've had an active Spector Coda Jazz Bass (made in korea) for about a year now, and
have recently upgraded the stock EMGs to some Lindy Fralins, as i was unhappy with the sound.
These lindy fralins are passive pups, but they work just fine as the pots are all the right resistance. [Running a 2xVolume, treble boost+bass boost split] Still with this pickup upgrade however, has not been giving me the tone i desire.
Despite...
Should I remove my Active PreAmp?
On the left is an order made MIJ Traditional Original 50's soon to get Through Body Labella Flats.
On the right is what used to be a Tony Franklin (now just the body) with Aguilars, Hipshot drop tuner, custom knobs, and a PHAT Warmoth neck with d'addario rounds.
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Both with very comfy Well-Hung straps.
built a ggg tuned big muff on their circuit board-
Before I tear this thing apart: installed a buff n blend on a board from gpcb, and the muff sounds great fully clockwise and clean fully ccw, but drops down to a distant faint echo off in the distance everywhere in between. The muff isn't inverting so don't know where to start?????
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I'm kinda looking at a used Fender Pro 810, non-neo steel grill model.
While gooogling around, found these weight specs.
Older Fender Pro 810 (steel grill. Non-neo) - 157 lbs...
Fender 810 PRO V2 8x10 Bass Speaker Cabinet
New Fender Bassman Pro 810 - 97 lbs.
Fender Bassman Pro...
Cab weight difference older vs new.
I'm pretty committed to LaBella LTFs as my sound. But I've got a hankerin' to experiment with rounds again so this thread now exists.
As one poster here will tell you, the frontrunner for balanced tension is obviously GHS Balanced Nickels. This thread is to explore what else is out there and available for both top loading and thru body stringing. I could probably make my own balanced set combining Ernie Ball gauges for something like a 45-60-80-105 set, or order custom through Stringjoy,...
Let's talk about balanced tension short scale strings
Hi everyone -
I've got a gig to play in June, but I'll be traveling on business for 2 weeks right before. Will only have 2 days to get back into the swing of things before the show.
What kind of travel bass or knock-around bass can you carry when you're away to keep in shape for playing? Is that little Blackstar any good? Small enough for planes?
Hey team,
Bought this second hand Fender Rumble 25 just to have around the house whenever I want to practice a bit and been playing it for a week or two now without any issues.
Went on a holiday for 5 days, came back turned the amp on and I hear this noise that almost sounds like a detuned radio.
I've moved the amp everywhere in the house just in case it was a plug or picking up some interference but nope.
Have tried to upload a quick video but it doesn't seem to allow MP4 files...
Any...
Issue with Fender Rumble 25
Looking for a new wah led me to the Jam Pedal site, and curiously tapping on the custom shop tab sparked my interest. I love the idea of one single multi-effects pedal but understand being forced into one brand may not be ideal or the most versatile.
If anyone here was gone down this path, would you mind sharing your experiences and ultimate satisfaction with the unit? Outside of taste changing over the years or being stuck with one brand, are there any other pitfalls I would need to be...
Custom multi-effect pedals (Jam Pedal, Cog Effects, etc.)
Just about 9 lbs. CONUS shipping only.
This bass is in EXCELLENT condition. Sadowsky case included.
Volume/Blend/Treble/Bass and active/passive switch.
Local pickup and cash...we can discuss price.
Beautiful Sadowsky NYC with flamed maple top.
This bass would cost $6000 today.
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Evertune just announced a Bass Bridge. Thoughts? Bassists who down-tune are going to love this I think.
From The Facebook Post:
"EverTune is thrilled to announce the completion of the EverTune Bass Bridge, which will deliver to bassists worldwide the unprecedented tuning stability and flawless intonation that made the original EverTune bridge famous. Trusted OEM partners will be releasing factory models with the bridge later in the year, answering...
Evertune Bass Bridge
Not sure if I should post this here or on the GK club forum. I have a Backline 210 that I bought about a year ago. It’s used but very clean and has been great (a little heavy) until last week. I turned it on, heard a faint pop and the clip light came on for a bit, then nothing. I slid the unit out saw the fuse was blown. Ordered some fuses (same voltage and amps) replaced it, same thing. It’s pulling some big amps when I hit the power button because the light goes a little dim in my room and...
GK Backline 210 Issue
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Gorgeous, amazing bass! I hate to part with it, but my custom Alembic is 4-string short scale, and can’t justify keeping two!
Up for sale is my 2011 Cliff Bordwell bass. Cliff is a luthier out of Florida. His work and craftsmanship are impeccable and this bass is a wonderful example of his work and use of a variety of beautiful woods. It plays very well, is comfortable up and down the neck, and has no dead spots. It is the only...
2011 Cliff Bordwell Big McNeely Walnut Burl
I’ve posted here in the past, pre Covid (and baby!!), about my love for my Ampeg V4B (reissue) + 212AV rig. I recorded a 6 song EP with this rig, and I absolutely love the way my tone sounds on the album and rehearsal.
But coming from a 350w Hartke with their big beefy 4200 ported 410 (my ‘other’ rig) I often miss that overall slam and low end response— and thus want from the AMPEG stack I love.
So, to beef up my headroom and low end presence, I’ve finally decided to pull the trigger on...
Help me decide: Ampeg SVT VR OR 2x 212av to V4B rig
Okay then, we all know that the royal badness is a killer bassplayer in his own right but lets not forget that his bassplayers were no slouches either, THEY have to learn how to play whatever Prince came up with and get used to his extended Jams and sudden song changes.
Let me list them.
1.Andre Cymone - The Revolution
2.Brown Mark - The Revolution
3.Levi Seacer - The New Power Generation
4.Sonny T - The New Power Generation
5.Rhonda...
The best bassplayer for Prince.
Minor (aesthetic) problem:
Thicker / lower strings have a core and thick windings all around.
The upper end is smaller for winding on the pole of the machine-head (tuner). On my B-String (34 inch Bass) the thicker part would wind around the pole. Not so nice.
It works, but makes tuning no better. I found a work-around. Positioning the whole string "lower" on the bridge. It works but doesn't look great either ...
Anybody knows "shorter" strings?
Mine are Dean Markley blue steel. I like them....
Strings too long?
@SBMM CS Team
All last week the Sterling by Musicman folks were posting on Instagram and Twitter about the lovely new guitar models for 2023. There were quite a few and they looked great. One thing that stood out was...there was not a single new bass. No new colors. No new anything bass related. I checked the sterlingbymusicman.com website and confirmed nothing new for 2023.
I looked through @wintremute NAMM thread and only saw SBMM basses in colors...
Not a single new bass at NAMM 2023!
Hello there! I’m currently developing a top-secret product and don’t want to spoil too much, but I’m positive it will be something every bassist would love to play with.
Could you help me gather a list of the most iconic cabs from each brand? The ones that would be more representative, or more associated with a known sound, or more “sellable”.
This is not related to any specific genre.
I’ll start with:
- Ampeg 8x10 Heritage
- Ampeg 4x10 HLF
- Markbass 104HF
Could you help me with the...
List the best cabs from each brand!
Curious about your opinions out there. What’s the best hybrid head out there? Must have an all tube pre. Any price. Thanks!
I have a soft spot for British Racing Green, really don't need another bass but this looks
I think it's new, apparently limited edition, haven't heard anything about it yet.
Anyone seen one in the wild yet?
Looks to come stock with SD Quarter Pounder pickups.
Limited Edition Player Precision Bass®, Maple Fingerboard,...
British Racing Green Player Precision Bass
Well folks, I don't know about you, but I love good food and I love to eat it. I also enjoy looking at pictures of it and imagining just how delicious it might be. So if you wish, you may post any pics of food here that you like. Food you made. Food your Mom or grandma made. Food your buddy's aunt brought to a potluck. Food you will eat or have eaten. Food from a restaurant. Food from a truck. Food from a wagon on the side of a dirt road. Food that you found on the road. Weird snacks or...
The delicious and/or weird foods ULTRA thread
Possibly (most likely) just my brain playing tricks, but is there any way a pedal with true bypass can affect the signal when it’s not engaged? It’s just replacing another pedal so there’s no more cables than usual in the chain.
So I recently got a 5.8 Wireless System (Lekato WS-50). I purchased one for each of two passive basses that I use interchangeably for gigs / rehearsals / home.
At home and at rehearsals, they work great. The only minor quibble I have is that each time I switch the units on, I need to make sure they are on different channels for each of the basses (when turned on, the units default to channel 2).
So at sound check for last night’s gig at a medium-sized bar, they both started going in and...
5.8 Ghz Wireless Guitar System Snafu
Has anyone ever paired those Darkglass Microtubes 900 amps through anything other than a DG cab? I have several Ampeg 810 cabs, but they're rated for 800w. Would this combo work? TIA
Everybody must learn something each day, or at least once per week.
Today I learned that squirrels swim. Forty-two years living in the midwestern USA, plenty of time outdoors, and I never knew that. I mean, it stands to reason once you think about it, but it never did occur to me to check up on that until today.
What did you learn today?
recently it seems that there is a growing movement of Nash owners secretly meeting in small hidden threads. I say: no more! the time has come for Nash owners to rise up and take over the TalkBass bass guitar forums (that is untill Bill starts making reliced uprights and we can take over the DB forums too)!
here's my PB50:
Feel free to talk amongst yourselves.
Vintage 1964 Fender Jazz Bass Body Teardrop Project Geddy Lee | eBay
Hello.
In my rented rehearsal space, I play an Aguilar 500. I like the sound. I was looking for a DI pedal. I looked at the Aguilar DI.
When I play the 500, I notice that I do set the drive to get a part of my sound. It seems like it is not possible to set the drive on DI, it is only on/off. When the drive is turned on the DI, does it sound all distorted, like if it would on the 500 if the drive was turned all the way up?
Thanks!
John
Is there a particular song whose lyrics just grab you? Perhaps even a line or couplet? A chorus that really stirs your soul?
I'm a bit bored, and y'all are always entertaining.
On my last album the studio totally scrapped my effects track and published songs just using the DI. We are a very synth driven band so this was surprising to me.
I use chorus and delay through a lot of songs, as well as Future Impact and Digitech bass synth. I've spent a lot of money to make sounds for our songs. I understand that the studio needs the DI track for mixing, but I'm not happy about them doing the entire album "clean".
Ultimately it is up to the band leader (singer) who is the...
What do you do when the recording engineer doesn't want to use your "sound"?
I was just wondering why so many people spend so much money on a Fender Jazz made by someone else and look for that vintaged sound or feel they have a better Fender than Fender. Before you chime in yes I have tried some of the boutique basses ( no names ) and in some cases other than the ergonomics of the neck I just don’t get it. On the vintage sound, amps and cabinets today are not tuned like the old acoustics, ampegs, peavys, fenders of old. Imho no SS head will never sound and feel like...
I just don’t get it
So I just got the Origin Effects Super Vinatge and love it straight into effects return of my GK legacy head into Barefaced Six10 cab.
Im using it cleanish and adding a Fairfield Barbershop to add extra grit,Grizzly bass for a different tone, or a DG B3K for more overdrive but I prefer the overdrive sound inside the Super Vintage preamp.
so now I’m think ohhhh what if I buy a second Origin Bassrig and set one clean and one dirty. Perhaps the black panel 64’ for clean and the SV for dirty....
Origin Effects Bassrigs. Using both live?
my Aguilar Amplification TH-500 just blew up. I was smelling something burning the last few days and then the fan started making a really bad noise and today, the blue LEDs started flickering and just went out along with the output.
Anyone know the best way to reach them for service? Their email goes to korgusa
Decades ago, I often heard people say this;
"The age of 5 string bass is coming, the 4 string will be a thing of the past."
Of course I know 5 string is popular now, but I personally have never felt that it is really more popular than 4 sting though it's been long time since then. Although some bass guitar shop owners seem to say so, there are session bassists who still don't have their own 5 string basses.
If my perception is wrong, please correct it. If it's correct, please let me know...
The age of 5 string bass...
We've talked before about Router Planing; using routers and fixtures to cut boards down to thickness and make them precisely flat. I was just doing some router planing last night, so I shot a few quick pictures to show all of you one of these fixtures and how it works.
This is a wide version of a planing fixture, which I built specifically to cut the tops and backs of my Scroll Bass bodies. I make them from 4/4 poplar or walnut; two matched pieces 7 1/2" x 22", jointed and edge glued with...
Router Planing Fixtures
I'm buillding a home studio. I'm considering buying a microphone and can't decide between MXL770 and Audio-Technica AT2020.
Which one is better for a home studio?
View attachment 5030061 View attachment 5030061 Picked up a bass on a major whim today. Been eyeing something like this for a long time. Tried it out in the store and I was actually pretty blown away by a really nicely put together instrument. Sounded really good, and playability was pretty darn close to my main player which is about 5x’s more expensive.
Bring it home and the sound is not really what I was thinking I was getting. The dreaded music store experience kind of...
NBD regrets?
I always figured the original "tribute" show was Beatlemania, and full tribute meant impersonating an artist and trying to recreate their live experience, not just playing their songs. I play in a Blues Brothers tribute myself. Then you can have a "tribute to the music of..." where you don't attempt impersonation but just play an artist's music.
Lately there's been a band going around that's a tribute to Foreigner AND Journey. OK, I guess I kinda get that, 80s bands with related sound and...
At what point is a "tribute" band simply a cover band?
The NAMM shark is back!
Thanks to Tsunami Cables and @TonyP- , I get to live the dream: Go to NAMM and take a picture of every bass I can find.
Speaking of Tony, check this out!
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Tony and @Sushi Box FX are working on something special. I got to check it out tonight at G&L Guitars (on Fender Ave).
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They were having a little party with a taco truck.
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A great...
wintremute 's NAMM 2023 "every bass" thread.
Went to a local store, and tried out a bunch of acoustic basses today- Warwick, Epiphone, Breedlove, a couple other- picked up this Taylor thinking it was a tenor guitar,
and ***? it was louder, deeper, and better sounding acoustically than everything else, with better projection, side by side! Damn. Now I want one. It was a Koa version. Anyone else find this?
Hello, I've recently switched by bass to extra light strings (heaviest being 90) and even though I have my truss rod loosened all the way, and even raised my saddles, the fret buzz has gotten pretty bad. I'm considering tuning up to F, hoping it compensates for this, is this a good idea? Or do you think it could cause the strings to snap?
DJR-10E Bass | Guitars | Martin Guitar
000CJR-10E Bass | Guitars | Martin Guitar...
New Martin acoustic basses
Hello All,
What do you think of this combination? I just bought a gold anodized guard for my American Pro II. Just wanted your opinions on it. I haven’t installed it yet. I also have a new set of Pure Vintage 63’s to install.Thanks
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My current rig consists of a Tuner into a Cali76 into an octave into a Noble. I’m in search of some sort of drive that also might have some expanded EQ capabilities. Mainly so I can get dirt into my signal and perhaps some extra tone shaping.
The Noble is awesome. The 2.5 band EQ is a little limited so was thinking it might be nice to get some added functionality from somewhere.
things I’ve used in the past:
Tone Hammer
Origin BassRig ‘64
Origin BassRig SV
HX Stomp
my biggest concern is...
Help me pick a new drive / preamp.
Hello all. I'm wondering what string scale length any of you with Peavy T40's are using. Reason I ask is it seems to be a 34" scale length. I converted it to BEAD and bought a set of long scale roundwound strings and installed them. I didn't think it would be an issue, but the B string is tapered and the taper gets small
about a quarter inch from the nut, which let's the string set on the frets and buzz. Just wondering if anyone else has run into this type of issue. Seems a long time ago I...
T40 string scale length
Hey All,
I know I could probably just use google or whatever, but there's a ton of knowledge here, and you guys are way funnier than a list of search results.
So my question:
What set-up is our man JC playing here?
Bass, amp, cab. I can sorta see, but I'd love to hear input from TB.
Pic is from a show in Asheville, NC a couple days ago.
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1982 Aria SB-1000 - 2nd PRICE DROP!
With the board stabilizing over the years pretty much around the same pedals (Broughton HPF, Boss TU-2, Digitech BSW, Tech21 VT Bass v2, Keeley Compressor Pro, Zoom MS60B, Boss GEB-7 and Boss LS-2), I'm finding the only spot not totally settled is the chorus. Mind you, I only need chorus for 1 song on the current setlist (Journey's Don't stop believin'), but nonetheless, I want to find MY bass chorus pedal, which I have yet to achieve. I always loved Phil Chen's sparkling/liquid sound on...
Bass Chorus trek...
I'd like to ask: Do you have another compressor that you love just as dearly?
I have tried the usual suspects. MXR, Keeley, Empress, Aguilar and some others.
None can hold a candle to the sonic conflagration that is the Cali to my ears.
Why bother, you might ask?
Well, I have everything needed to rig a smaller board for the occasions I don't need to bring the battleship sized Schmidt Array, apart from a good comp. I'd go ahead and simply get another Cali, but that feels a bit weird.
The World Series is over. Congratulations to Dusty Baker for finally getting a ring as a manager. On to 2023. World Champion Mariners. You read it here first. More later. Lots more.
I used to have a pair of JBL K-145's in a Sunn 2000S cab that kicked some serious tunes out. I have been wanting to get another 15" JBL as I loved the sound. How are the 2226 series speakers for bass? I've been finding them cheap on EBAY and have been curious about them. I have a Yamaha 100 watt bass head w/ parametric equalizers. Thanks!
I was just wondering what other bassist were playing for there worship band! I have a pedal board but recently took it apart and i'm going to start over and build a new pedal board! Show you pictures!!
I just went to use the ASD app to go over some songs and I get this pop up message that as of 01 September 2022, Spotify will no longer be compatible with it.
I’m sure I am not the only one that has a problem with this. All the years I’ve used Spotify and built playlists are now going to require a big fat RE-DO with another platform like Amazon Music or Apple Music which, though it may be necessary, I loath having to do.
The app provides a path to make comments on a related forum and a path...
Amazing Slow Downer (ASD) vs. Spotify- REALLY???
Hello, My name is Carlos Palomo.
I'm used to post in "Luthier's Corner", but now i am, as i was 5 years ago, or longer, taking a step into a field where i'm not as clever as many of you.
As I did in luthier's, I would like to explain that, since i'm in a country in which many of us do not have the economic power to buy american, or even chinese, technology, i have to build my own equipment, as i did with my basses. Thanks to this forum, and some of my friends here, now i'm satisfied with...
DIY Cabs diagrams
Which do you prefer. Me I like both, but I wish I could see the dots on the Bongo better in low lighting.
photos courtesy of Fret Nation and Jason Mendelson
I have a great burl top Spector Euro LX with the SPector gig bag. willing to trade for a Dingwall Or Maruszczyk or Mayones 5 strings. It is an amazing bass. Great tones, it has volume, volume, treble boost / cut, bass boost/cut. I am sooo used to a blend knob, having issues getting my old brain to move towards this
Running sound at church over the last few years with multiple bassist and instruments, one of those instruments has stood out as being the best sounding in the FOH. Can you guess which one?
* Warmoth 32" P bass with Wilde P46 pickup ($1200)
* NS Design CR4 ($3200)
* Gretsch G5440LS 34" scale hollow body ($900)
* Warmoth 34" stingray with ceramic SD pickup & east pre ($1200)
* Squier Affinity Jazz ($300)
Yes, it is the Squier. The player is a rank beginner so it isn't...
This cheap J bass has blown my mind. Am I crazy?
I've embarked upon an attempt to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. Recently the Stupid Deal of the Day at MF was a Jackson JS1M bass in lurid neon green for $159, which I simply could not let pass. So now I have this bass. I'm in an 80s band so in theory this will work visually with what we do, if I can get it to an acceptable level of functionality.
After judicious application of nut-slotting files and some attention to the fret ends, it plays fairly well, but the sound is just not...
P-bass Pickup Recommendations
I've only ever owned one bass. It's a great Jazz bass that I play almost every day. I play with flatwounds and like them. I have recently tried a Precision with flatwounds. I started on a Precision and the neck size is not an issue. My Jazz is a American Original and the Precision is a Vintage II. Part of me is saying get the Precision with the flatwounds and put roundwounds on the Jazz. The other part is saying " do you really need another bass as the Jazz is doing it for me".
I have been working on lightening up where I can and I can’t seem to let my 610hlf go. It really is not that bad to move and I’m tall so it’s nice to have.
Questions is I have sold my Big Block 750 and looking for a good lightweight head. Leaning towards the SVT 7, guitar center guys were pushing me hard into the Mark Bass, and I really need it to rack? Thoughts?
The cover of the April issue of Guitar Player magazine has a picture of Jeff Beck in a "warrior" pose, and the words "a 64-page celebration of the guitar hero's life and music."
It suddenly struck me how antiquated and random the "guitar hero" period seems, now that we're many years into an era of glossy pop vocalists and DIY indie auteurs.
I mean, guitar heroes are now residing in the realm of the giants of swing clarinet and the Russian classical piano virtuosos.
No judgment here... It's...
Twilight of the guitar hero
so in a thread months ago, I talked about deciding to leave. I previewed this to another member who is trusted, but not the leader. She talked me into staying for a while and see how things went.
Well, as many of you can guess, what bothered me did not change. And in fact things got worse for me. i did not care for how the band leader and spouse dictated changes. without comment from the rest of us (or at least not me, but it doesn't matter at this point}. I no longer felt like a partner...
Leaving on a high note
Hi,
I need to add a number of effects to my pedalboard, specifically for R&B/Funk. I also play in worship, and soft rock bands as well. So, primarily octave, envelope filter, fuzz, synth, etc.
I am torn between a Stomp and individual pedals. Cost really isn't a factor here. I'm leaning toward the stomp because I could save presets for specific songs instead of bending down and fiddling with dials.
I'm wondering what folks' experiences have been with the quality of these effects has been...
HX Stomp vs individual pedals for R&B/Funk/Soul...
It happened to me. Mid set and my onboard preamp batteries start dying and giving off that AWFUL sound that we all know. The MTD 635 doesnt have a passive switch, so I have to suffer through it with a lighter touch... Alas, no indicator anywhere to tell me my batteries are weak...
I've seen a bass out there that has a USB input on the back to recharge the internal battery. Why isnt this the norm on new basses with onboard active preamps? If the user could have the option to plug in their...
USB rechargeable onboard preamp power- Why not more common?
I found this video on YouTube of someone playing what he says is a Fender Ray Riendeau signature bass, but I can't find any information online about it. Does anyone know anything about this?
We have pictures of you with your bass, pictures of your basses, pictures of you from back in the day with your band, but how about just a nice picture of you with or without your bass or any other instrument? How about just a picture of you that you really like?
How do you decide when an extension cab is needed? What's the tipping point for an extension cab for the Fender Rumble 500c? If I need to run master and gain beyond 12 noon does that indicate the need for a second cab? How far would you be comfortable to push gain and master volume over say a three hour gig? Would you go to 3 o'clock on both for example?
TL;DR - This is an awesome tiny combo with a full sound that's probably not good for much beyond being an amp for solo practice.
So, the long story is that in March, I returned to working in my office. I'm full-time IT, basically management-level at this point. During COVID, I really enjoyed having my basses within easy reach for impromptu noodling when a song came on my stream that I wanted to learn and/or jam along to.
My company negotiated with everyone, and my agreement bought me 3...
NAD: PJB NanoBass X4 Tiny Practice Combo (pseudo-review w/vids)
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Hollow body, 5 strings, arched spruce top, laminated maple neck, short scale, single P style bass pickup, carved back of either maple or sycamore depending on how the grain looks after cutting.
It will be tuned in D standard instead of the Chusuk scale, in honor of the simple elegance of all fourths tuning. This tuning would also better compliment the chords of a Baliset played an octave or more higher when played...
Winter Build Off, Bassilet
Still trying to try Pressurewounds, and [MaxwellSmart] missed by that much [/MaxwellSmart]
Two friends just love their Pressurewounds. The recordings they share sound great. Have to try a set, have to try a set someday ...
Bit over two years ago, bought a short scale set of Pressuewounds in anticipation of the Nordy Cat bass' arrival. Installed GHS Balanced Nickels instead, and the unopened Pressurewounds went in the string larder.
Come time to change strings on the Cat, install Balanced...
Still trying to try Pressurewounds
Here's a stumper! Picked this up at the Louisville KY Music Go Round today. Seems to be an actual prototype as there's nothing on the interwebs about it. I did just send an email to VHT, we'll see if anything pans out. There's no tubes in it and no designation as to what goes in it. Apon opening it up, someone has definitely been messing around with it. Anyone from around here got the scoop on this piece?
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hello,
I know its actually a cab and not an amp, but I hope somebody here could help me. I recently bought a Peavey 1810, because it was cheap. anyways, I was just wondering if anyone else had one. It's kind of an interesting setup, it has two ten inch speakers, and a big 18 inch speaker below it. also, if anyone has (or had) one, what amp did they use? or (a little more general) what amp could I match to a 200 watt 4 ohm cabinet?
thanks for the help,
Charlie
I custom ordered this a year ago and it's never left my little studio. It's a 32" scale neck, hollow body, and is incredibly light at just 6 lbs. Swampash body with a well-figured quilted maple top in a 2-tone turquoise-blue stain with a matte finish. Ebony fretboard on a roasted maple neck. Electronics are a pair of Aguilar AG DCB-G3 humbuckers through a passive system. The quality of the Mensinger basses is first rate and a great value. Comes with a leather gig bag to complete the look....
Mensinger Cazpar Medium Scale
From a boutique maker in Florida USA, these go new for $2400.
Selling for $1200 shipped since I need to radically downsize and move pretty soon. (No trades).
I will sell for the ridiculous price of $800 for an in-person deal in Norwalk CT, just to save me the hassle of boxing and shipping.
Paypal is fine. I don't care about fees.
I am the second owner. I purchased it here on Talkbass sometime last year. What a great bass.
PAINT CHIP near the neck pocket. (See picture...
Minor7 Bassworks Passive P/J
Just got home from having a Go-Pro shoved down my throat.
No driving... can't play golf.
No operating heavy machinery... can't play my bass.
No alcohol... see #1
Diet as Tolerated... Tacos and carrots... NOT!
Don't make any life altering decisions... Stay off Reverb.
At least I had a nice nap this afternoon.
This is a phenomenal guitar amp... I've used it for bass as well and it also sounds great, but it's magical with a hollow body guitar. Fact is, I'm just not a guitar player and it's not getting used in my studio. So, I'm letting it go in hopes of fulfilling some other aspirations for my studio and some possible upgrades.
Here's what George Alessandro say about it on his site:
A 60 Watt, 2×6550 based amp for home, studio, and gigging. This amp has an extremely dynamic tonal range that...
Alessandro Italian Greyhound Amp Head
For sale is my MAS 46.5. It is about 2 years old and not gigged heavily. This is the 'newest' version of Mike's 4x6 made with Ciare speakers. It sounds incredible. I'm only selling due to a requirement for more volume for loud gigs without/minimal PA support. Mike built me a Bodai 28.5 and 18.5 recently and I would say the 46 is louder than the 18, but not quite as loud as the 28. Sound wise they are similar. Dispersion, note control (starts and stops), clarity is insane. No thermal...
MAS 46.5
Mint condition Barefaced Two10S. Original owner, only played at home. Amazing power, depth and clarity in a featherweight 28 pound cab. Per Barefaced, “As loud, fat and punchy as a good 4x10” but half the size and super light.” Comes with custom padded case from manufacturer. These never go on sale. Not interested in shipping but would consider driving to meet within reason. $800. I’d prefer cash but can accept PayPal or Venmo. View attachment 5025282
Actually, it came last week but today was the first day I had time to take pics.
TRIGGER WARNING: Coffee-table bass content
This is my new fretless 6 by Cliff Bordwell.
Specs:
Amapola body
Camphor burl top
16.5 mm spacing
Nordstrand Big Blademan P/UPs wit JC-3P Preamp
Brushed nickel bridge/tuners
Luminlay dots on side and top of board
My main bass is a Wal 5 string and my other 5 string is an EBMM SR, so I'm a bit fond of the big humbucker sound. I also have a Stambaugh fretless 5...
NBD!!!! Cliff Bordwell Fretless 6
I looked at a couple of music shop‘s sites just for fun just now.
They list dod mini expression pedal, meatbox and others as available...
Are these back or may i have stumbled upon out of date versions of the sites?
Thanks
Hi all!
I've been interested in the EBMM Joe Dart II. Every thread I read contains negative responses that are not overly helpful to my decision making process.
Me:
* I am interested in adding a Jazz Bass style bass to my collection.
* My favorite Basses are Ernie Ball Music Man's, due to MM's high quality craftsmanship, playability, and feel.
* I enjoy Joe Dart's style of playing, however I am not a fan of Vulfpeck. For no particular reason, Vulfpeck and Joe Dart's groups have...
Joe Dart II - Question and community challenge
My Mount Rushmore of actors would be:
Humphrey Bogart
Marlon Brando
Paul Newman
Jack Nicholson
I think these guys are the best ever. Who would be your top picks?
Player or tech, share something that happened on the road that wasn’t expected or is just off the wall.
Most of mine are as a tech but I’ll start.
i was on tour as a lighting guy with The Black Crows in the late 90’s.
We were supposed to play some crap hole in the Carolinas. Something happened between the band, the the management, the promoter and the venue and we ended up not loading in or maybe partly loading in but we packed everything up, loaded the buildings ductwork with the...
Road stories
I need some advice. I have been in a church band for over 20 years. The constant band members have been me on bass, the lead guitar player and the acoustic rhythm/ lead singer. The lead guitarist can be controlling at times. He has driven the lead singer to quit several times over the years. The lead singer’s main issue is not being the best player unable to hit some of the chords the lead guitarist wants to use. To be honest the lead singer would be perfectly happy singing at church on his...
Band leader is becoming impossible to deal with
Two Warmoth jazz bass width necks here from the parts bin. They are both very playable. One was a right, the other a left.
Neck 1 - Warmoth 2+2
- Righty with added lefty side dots
- Jazz width with corian nut
- Maple with rosewood board
- Last fret removed
- Satin finish
- Drilled for GB7 tuners
Neck 2 - Warmoth 2+2
- Lefty (can be used righty)
- Abalone inlays
- Jazz width with thin profile and corian nut
- Quartersawn maple with rosewood board
- Satin finish
- Drilled for GB7 tuners...
Warmoth Jazz Necks
You know who you are if ya got one! I'l give out numbers, just pm and leave a reply. Post the year of your bass, and pics!!
I'll start and take number 1.
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Just saw this pop up on Sweetwater and ordered one to try. My polytune 3 gives me trouble with accuracy when I try to tune my Dingwall to drop G# for one of my projects, even when using the 12th fret harmonic, so hoping this works a little better.
Looks like a nice pedal overall for more general use, too.
Peterson StroboStomp Mini Pedal Tuner
This is a thread for owners or interested parties to discuss the Shergold Marathon 6 clone made by Eastwood for Peter Hook from Joy Division/New Order.
Hooky Bass 6 PRO – Eastwood Custom Guitars
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For sale only: Aguilar AG700. Original owner. Excellent/near mint condition. Always in pet-free/smoke-free environment. Includes carry bag and AC line cord. $725 shipped/insured CONUS only please (PayPal F&F OK). Not interested in trades.
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Moollon J V Classic - Natural
Built in July 2020
Specs
Body: Alder or Ash (Inquiring to find out for sure, but leaning towards Ash)
Finish: Natural Nitro Finish
Pickguard: White
Neck: Quartersawn Hardrock Maple
Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony
Tuners: Vintage Style Cloverleaf
Bridge: Vintage Style w/threaded steel rod saddles
Strings: 5
Frets: 20
Scale length: 34"
Pickups: Moollon J Pickups (70’s Jazz pickup spacing)
Preamp: None (passive)
Controls: Volume, Volume Tone
Nut...
Moollon J V Classic 2020 - Natural
For Sale: 2023 Nash PB-63. Black with Light Relic . Comes with a 3 ply mint pickguard.
Everything is in mint condition. Only kept in my smoke-free, pet-free home since purchasing new around 2/15/23.
2/1/23 Nash Build, purchased from Humbucker Music.
The Bass is in perfect condition (light relic considered). Sounds and plays awesome.
Only small mod I did was add Schaller strap lock buttons. It will come with the original strap buttons as well. I'll include the Schaller S-Lock attachments...
Nash PB-63 - 2023 - Black (Light Relic)
I saw a seller demand this in his bass for sale ad. In other words, if the buyer were to ever re-sell the bass they would have to give the seller first crack at buying it back. How does this even work? How can the seller enforce this?
Anyone here ever buy or sell an instrument with these conditions?
This is an assortment of USED strings. These are mostly from a period where I was trying various combinations of strings on my basses. I'm going through a purge of gear at the moment. Prices include shipping. First time doing this. Let me know if I'm way off base on prices.
Original Flexocors - used professionally for about a year; G and E - $30 each
Permanents - D and G; very little use - $25 each ONLY ONE D AND ONE G LEFT
Bel Canto - SOLD...
Strings (Orig. Flex, Permanent, Evah, Bel Canto)
Up for your consideration is my Orange AD200B and OBC410 stack. This thing rules! I love this stack, but I haven’t been playing it much and this thing deserves to be a #1. I’ve been playing my Acoustic stuff more. I really don’t want to part out the stack, so I’m selling it as a unit. The amp has newer Electro Harmonix tubes in it.
I would love a sale more, but I am open to trades.
Here’s what I’m looking for:
Cabs:
Acoustic 406
Acoustic 301
Sunn 215
Amps:
Acoustic 320
Acoustic 220...
Orange AD200B with OBC410 Stack
anyone has experience with that?
i removed all 6 screws and the bridge cant even move, not too sure if i need to have additional stuff done
Jeff Andrews' Main Bass-as heard on many albums & tours - musical...
This should be interesting... How do you value something like that?
I tried find information in the FAQ but I wasn't able to find anything. But I was wondering if using the volume boost on pedals, like on over drives or even multi effects units, can damage the amp and boosting it beyond its intended decibels? My zoom B1 can add quite a bit of volume of its own, and if I wanted to use it to boost my amps volume, in a jam space, could that damage my amp? What is at the most risk? Is it the speaker, or the amp itself?
I have a stingray special 5 HH and a bongo 5 HH. My wonderful girlfriend just got me the new fender Adam Clayton 50 watt bass amp. My guitar player complained about my B string being too muddy. I was using the bongo with this amp. I personally thought it sounded good. The Adam Clayton amp won’t be the only amp I use though. Only certain times. People have different opinions as to whether amps like that can handle the low B string. I have a fender American special 4 string jazz bass that’s...
On the fence about sterling ray 34
Let the Games Begin!
I love to tinker, and I'm always looking for that elusive "perfect" tone. Of course, we all know that tone needs to change to support the song and type of music you play, and one man's "perfect" is another man's "completely f'ed up beyond all recognition".
That said, I've been experimenting with DI boxes and pedals for several years. Here's what I've used so far:
- Countryman 85 - my first ever DI back in the day. It was a simpler time back...
The Great Bass Preamp/DI Comparison
Before de-railing my dirt bender thread, I decided to do another jounal (typo intended).
Here's my whereabouts:
A long time ago, in this very Galaxy, I wanted some way to do a whub whub sound, mostly for dub and reggae parts - so I looked at some videos on how to achieve that and quickly found that people use an octave into a fuzz into an envelope filter to do that. So I took the fuzz pedals off the shelf (OBNE Haunt and Big Muff) and got myself an octave pedal (micro Pog) and an envelope...
A Synth Sound Saga (yet another jounal)
Up for sale is this stunning Stingray 5H Special that weighs only 8.74lbs. It includes original hard shell case in excellent condition.
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i currently own 2 5-strings and one six string that have hipshot bridges. I noticed on all of them the b-saddle is maxed out (as far back as possible) and on the six the c is about as far forward as possible. While it’s a fantastic bridge it seems there isn’t much room for adjustment on the b and c string. The Kahler seems to have a rake to it similar to a multi scale. Is this better or about the same???
Up for sale or trade is my Warwick Streamer GPS Team Built in Germany in new condition. The top half of the body is 1" thick book matched solid flame maple and the bottom half is book matched solid ash. Pictured, the string spacing is set to 17mm. I have since spaced it as far as it will comfortably go at 17.86mm. Stock is 16.5mm. The sound is jazz like but more powerful and open than a traditional jazz bass. It weighs in at 9.36lbs. and rests comfortably on a strap.
The original Warwick...
Warwick Streamer GPS LX5 Mint! Made in Germany. Lower Price!
So, I recently had some issues with a new bass that I thought was the onboard preamp. It was intermittently not working in active mode. After some troubleshooting and support with the Company’s technical support, it was discovered that output jack was not making the correct contact depending on which patch cord I was using. The ends were slightly different lengths (odd, because there’re both Neutrik ends) with the slightly shorter one sitting on the black ring portion of the connector...
Output Jacks - Different for Active Basses? Patch Cord issues?
Hi All!
I’ve lurked a bit, great knowledge on the forum, need advice, first post.
I am ampless. Need to buy a loud rig, keeping it in the 1 - 1.5k range.
The band is a LOUD original rock band, 2 100 watt guitarists, very loud drummer.
I am wondering if a Rumble 500c + Rumble 2x10 will keep up with a seriously loud band. Yes there is a PA w/ a sub, but let’s pretend there is no PA support.
Yes yes yes, we should turn down… yes yes yes, no one should be that loud… yes yes yes, you’re...
How LOUD is a Rumble 500c + 2x10
Just had a $70 price increase for this brand-new controversial model that, for most buyers, needs a ton of tweaking and/or upgrading. What is Epiphone thinking? I have purchased 2 and returned 2, but the price on those were $379. I was just getting the itch to pull the trigger once more, hoping for a good one this time, but now I have zero intention of supporting this company. Sorry, Epi.
I'm no stranger to neck dive. My first bass was a neck-divey Thunderbird and of the 6 basses I own currently, 3 or 4 of them are quite neck-divey. My solution to this was a leather/suede strap that I got for $8 at a pawn shop a long time ago. The strap is slightly wider than normal at 2.25'', but is otherwise not as potentially intrusive as a massively wide or thick strap. I get zero neck dive in any situation when using it.
But a line I occasionally hear is... "grippy straps are a...
Neck dive... why is it a problem?
Zoom MS-60B Multistomp pedal. Huge array of effects, compact footprint, use up to 4 at a time, save presets, performance mode, tuner, usb interface to connect up to a computer and use Zoom’s software for more control. AC or battery power (no adapter included). Good condition, Velcro on the bottom, $75 shipped to the US. PayPal F&F please. Pics below. Thanks!
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Zoom MS-60B Multistomp Pedal
Keeley Bubble Tron Pedal, a bunch of different phase / flange tones, very configurable. Zappa-type sounds are a noted feature of this pedal. In terrific shape, works great, comes in original box. Velco applied to the base. Lots of info on the web about this one, search for reviews, demos, suggested settings and so on. $135 shipped Priority Mail to the US, PayPal F&F please. Thanks! Pics below:
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2002 G&L USA JB-2 Only 7.25 lbs.!
A swamp ash G&L USA JB-2 that weighs only 7 lbs, 4 oz? Really?
Yep, really!
And not only is it light, but it’s beautiful in Honey Burst finish, plays wonderfully and sounds the bomb.
This is the next step in my purge of great basses as I look forward to rightsizing my living arrangements.
If you’ve checked out my listings you’ve noticed that all my basses are light weight. If they’re not, I don’t own them in the first place. You might also...
G&L USA Swampash JB-2. Only 7.25 lbs!
Quite a few stores have these on sale for around $149 right now, cheaper than they go for used:
Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork + Polyphonic Pitch Shift Pedal
Theres even one 5star Reverb seller @ $139, Just placed my order:
Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork+ Polyphonic Pitch Shifter Harmony Pedal...
EHX Pitch Fork+
Hi ! I need to change my Stingray's preamp because the one I have has problems. I would like to keep the original sound. It is a 3 band equ. Which brand and which model do you suggest ? Thanks !
So, I played a gig with an originals band whom I’ve been playing with for about 4 years. We probably do about 3 or 4 gigs a year and have recorded an album and EP of original tunes. My role as bassist is to supply basslines to the tunes—I am not paid to do this, nor are any of my ideas for original tunes entertained. Im completely a “hired gun”, as is another band member. We play with these guys because we enjoy the hang.
Here’s the catch: we played a 30 minute (free) show with 3 other...
Should I stay or should I go?
Need a 70s Acoustic dream rig? Here it is. I am selling two USA-built Acoustic heads and the matching 1x18” cab, which was refurbished and upgraded by Don Oatman at Low Down Sound. Separately or together.
The 370 and 320 heads were the last two generations of high-power amps from Acoustic Control Corp., designed and built in Van Nuys, CA. They are both mint and work perfectly. The 320 was recently serviced, with all out-of-spec components switched out for high-quality replacements. The...
Acoustic 320/301 Vintage USA Mint Extravaganza!
Superb PJ with 20-fret Modern-C neck and 1-5/8” nut (satin finish, rosewood board). Alder body in 2-color burst finish. Fender ‘V-Mod’ pickups. Hi-Mass top/string-thru bridge. Stacked volume-tone for each pickup (tone controls are vintage detent-type). Near-mint condition with no dents or dings. Weighs 9 lbs, 1 oz. Comes in mint OEM Fender molded case with papers. Free shipping in CONUS. Not interested in trades at the moment. Prefer PayPal Friends and Family.
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Excellent condition USA Fender Special Run (FSR) Hot Rod J bass, all stock. Built in 2008. Olympic white gloss alder body with matching headstock, 1 piece maple neck. I would describe neck finish as satin. Rosewood board, 1.5” nut, medium-jumbo frets. Fender Noiseless J pickups. Passive VVT controls with S1 push-button on neck volume knob for series-parallel. Badass II grooved bridge. No dents or dings. There is a small finish defect on the lower back (see photos), but the finish is even all...
Fender USA FSR Hot Rod Jazz Olympic White
This rig needs no introduction. Matching Heritage USA-built SVT head and 810E cab, both in as-new condition with hang tags still in place and all original paperwork. Both are in new condition, with a few hours of low-volume at-home-only playing on them. Build date is November 2019 on head, July 2020 on cab. Comes with new Ampeg-OEM padded covers for both head and cab ($180 value). The cab cover has holes to allow use of towel bar handle and to stack the head. The head cover has a pouch for...
Ampeg USA Heritage SVT-CL head and 810E Cabinet Mint Covers
2011 Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay5 H in a beautiful Honey Burst finish. I acquired this bass 4 1/2 years ago and it has been my main player ever since. Upon receiving this bass, I immediately swapped out the nasty, not-so-white, original pickguard that it came with and replaced all of the chrome knobs with black ones, just to complete the look. The original pickup had already been swapped out for the Bartolini MM pickup by the previous owner.
Cosmetically, she’s in extremely great...
2011 EBMM StingRay5 H
I've joined a country band that tunes down a 1/2. It's a first for me. I'm using EB round wound ex light gauge. A D and G string seems ok. But the E string to me doesn't seem to have enough tension. It's not banging out or anything like that. Does anyone have any ideas? Maybe some strings that have more tension? Thanks for any ideas.
JUST received this bass (plastic still on the pickguard, control plate, and rear electronics and battery covers) and, because it immediately has me head over heels for Sadowsky, I am already looking to upgrade to a MetroLine 5.
This bass has already been upgraded with the Sadowsky Hum Canceling pickups and still has the original preamp. The only reason I hadn’t swapped out the preamp on it yet is because I never intended to use this bass in passive mode, thus negating any reason for the...
2021 Sadowsky MetroExpress 5
I’ve always thought that Alembic Stanley Clark bass shape is one of the best looking shapes. Neck heavy, propably yes at least a bit but still I want one. I started with some machining and started to make a brass bridge. I bought 10mm brass rod, 5mmx40mm, 8mmx40mm and 10mmx40mm brass square rod. I have drill press, hacksaw and files. Let’s start!
First I had to cut two 10mmx17mm slugs from the round bar and make the ends perpendicular. I used sand paper and drill press....
MPU Brown bass
A rare bird that’s not getting easier to find! Great condition, works perfectly, comes with battered tin box & the paperwork pictured.
$200 + $10 shipping, lower 48 US states only. NO TRADES.
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Great condition, works perfectly, comes with battered tin box, AC adapter, one international adapter. NO paperwork.
$225 + $10 shipping, lower 48 US states only. NO TRADES.
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Great condition, works perfectly, comes with battered tin box & the paperwork pictured.
$200 + $10 shipping, lower 48 US states only. NO TRADES.
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Great condition, works perfectly, comes with battered tin box & the paperwork pictured.
$200 + $10 shipping, lower 48 US states only. NO TRADES
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$200 + $10 shipping, lower 48 US states only. NO TRADES
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Hey Fellow Low-Enders,
I might be one of only a handful of people that ever bought this cab, but between the lightweight package (neodymium woofs are the key here), the 400 watts, and the tiltback design, it's been a mainstay in my gigging arsenal for small/mid-size clubs for the past 15 years.
Last week on a gig, it sh*t the bed. Everything's distorted, and it has all the tell-tale signs of blown speakers. Don't know how it happened as the ohms/watts match (using a hartke 7000) and I've...
Blown Speakers in a GK Neo 2x10 tiltback
I believe he did! I played a special event last night at Noce, a local Des Moines IA nightclub that was all from Billboard Top 100 of 1973. In learning the bass part for the song I was surprised to hear Paul's descending bass line during the guitar solo. Every other time on that line in the tune, it goes D-C-Bb-A-|G///| which follows the chord pattern. However paying close attention I found that during that guitar solo he actually plays D-C-BNatural-A-|G///|. Check it out. - Mistake...
Did Paul made a mistake on My Love?
So let's see some blue color basses! I've got an eye for that color and I thought maybe other fellow bassists might share the same love. So bring them on!
Daphne blue! Trans blue! Sonic blue or blue burst, dark blue, cobalt blue even neon blue!
This is the place for your blue-ssssss!
Up for sale is a pretty much new set of Detroit Flatwounds. 45-65-80-105.
Cut for a Fender Jazz - played about 20 minutes with them. Just not for me. And please note - Purple silk on these - I didn't think these had silk.
Free shipping to the lower 48. PayPal.
Thank you
I have a Fender Player Precision bass ( the GC Ocean Turquoise one ). I really want o swap out the original neck for a really nice Warmoth neck that I have. My only dilemma is that the original neck has a sticker on the back of the headpiece that says "Special Edition".
should I swap or keep it stock?
This is the thread for owners or prospective owners of the Fender Adam Clayton ACB-50 amplifier.
Quick specs:
* 50W tube amplifier
* Two channels
* 15" speaker
* Made in Mexico
* $2199 MSRP
Fender Product Page:
Adam Clayton ACB 50 Bass Amplifier | Bass Amplifiers
View attachment 5001588 View attachment 5001590 This is a 90s Tobias Killer B bass in a rare finish. Its a gloss finish on Lacewood with Gold bridge and Tuners. Havent seen one like this before. Plays Just as it should High Quality build. All original including Excellent condition case . Base is in near mint condition.
Take a tune like Well You Needn't, which starts with 16 bars of half step modal movement, what is your approach to the tune given there is very little in the form of chord changes?
Do you try and vary the walking line as much as you can to keep it interesting? Or just lock in the feel? How much does it matter if you're repeating the same theme/lines throughout the tune?
(Also applies to other songs that have long sections of minimal chordal movement)
Thank you.
Fender has announced that it's developing a bass called the All in One, with a single control that does everything we could possibly want -- volume, EQ, passive/active, amp sim, string sim (dial in round or flat sounds without having to switch strings), preamp/DI, and instantly changeable pick guard. This bass will also self-tune, self-intonate, and self-destruct environmentally when we no longer want it. It's scheduled to go into production next April 1.
We are honored to introduce "Jäynä" - the bass that will change the game!
Key features:
✓ Travel-friendly foldable neck. Stylish aluminum body.
✓ 900W built-in amp & wireless audio.
✓ Solar-powered for eco-friendly jams. 30" short scale - perfect for everyone.
✓ 9-band EQ & 6 knobs for epic reverb control. | No volume knob. Auto-control for max loudness!
✓ Finger-warming heater for toasty tones
✓ Built-in smartphone.
✓ Cab sim, no other useless effects.
✓ Dial your friends &...
Dark glass Jäynä
I have this guitar I made in highschool, that I wanted to put a bass neck on. Has anyone done this before? I plan to route out space for a bass humbucker, and do the whole nine yards
Another thinf I considered it just adding bass tuners and a bass bridge to it, along with a bass pick up. How would it function with a guitars standard scale length?
Hi all,
I'm currently selling off as much as I can to buy a secondhand Fender Precision Deluxe. Over the years I've had several different types of basses, including an American Standard Precision, and I seem to gravitate back to the Precision. I do want a PJ set up, not just the split coil. I've come across a mint Precision Deluxe from 2018, a Made in Mexico.
My question for you guys is if there is anything to watch out for in the MIM series. I would most likely be purchasing it off of...
MIM Precision Deluxe 2018: something to look out for?
30 minutes into this, I know I’m not tech savvy enough to fully exploit what this amazing gadget has to offer. It’s boundless. Like new, original box, plus power cord. $550.
JHS Pedals, Kansas City USA
only $99 to recreate all the most iconic battery sounds.
some will say Josh posted this video a day early..
others will be pleased they can finally get the vintage battery sound
(seriously though what do you get if you pay for one?)
I never expected this.
Is it just because my headphones are right on my ears?
Is it just my brain?
I know this seems elementary but it has really got me upset.
Now I don't like my amps anymore because Ive been using my headphones so much.
My actual amps feel like the mids and punch are gone.
There is no sweet warm tubey breakup like my headphone amp.
Is the only fix to get parametric mids and light distortion?
I can't believe this is happening.
Should I use both coils or just one?
If both coils are connected, is it not more load on the amplifier, like two speakers?
The soft gig bags these amps come with are very nice but don't offer much protection for life in the trailer or for long trips. They also don't endure careless crew too well. During load-in this past weekend, once again, I saw a bandmate casually do a 5" drop with my bagged WD onto the stage floor. So I grit my teeth and began searching for a solution.
I found a used Pelican 1520 case with the camera divider inserts. I paid $60 - not including shipping. It's not cheap, but not really...
Mesa WD and TT owners who need a hard case
I was in Germany for 3 1/2 weeks and just got back last night.
While there, my son-in-law, a guitarist, drummer, audio company owner, vintage amp enthusiast, judge of fine beer and general all-round nice guy gave me a new fretless Harley Benton bass.
After a bumpy ride into the plane, a transfer in Amsterdam to the next plane, then a bumpy ride on the cargo conveyor at YVR, a total of 4,792 air miles, this morning when I checked the tuning it was still spot on but for a minor tweak on the...
4,792 miles by air and still in tune
Man I just picked up a Focus 2 head here for 300 bucks (to replace my focus 3 that was stolen a few years ago and that I bought new for a grand) I've been using fancy preamps and powered cabs for a long time, but miss my passive MAS46 (greatest cab ever)
I always loved the early Focus' that were flat with the knobs straight up like this one. But I forgot what a great sound they impart. Damn.
It's better...then the ....fancy pre....oh no...It has all the stuff the fancy has....except...the...
AI Focus 2
First off, apologies for posting this question again, I’ve seen similar questions, but not for a while.
Getting back into playing after a 30-year hiatus in advertising. Played professionally in the mid-late ’70s and early ’80s. Mostly club bands, corporate gigs, sessions, and some pit work.
I will be playing primarily older and some newer R&B, funk, jazz, and a limited amount of classes rock. Mostly corporate/wedding/club/worship gigs.
Instruments are my ’73 Jazz with RW’s and a newer P...
Help me pick a rig? TH500/Mesa 800/TF.5/Rumble 800
Continued from this thread:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f36/3leaf-audio-club-699307/
5sg.
- fivestringgecko (GR1 #338, GR2 #44, Proton V2 #587, PWNZOR #4)
- ccbass71
- sillyfabe (GR #445)
- One Bad Monkey (Protron Prototype #4)
- Mozilla (GR #439)
- probasser
- BassInUrFace (GR...
3Leaf Audio Club - Episode 2
I only keep one to three basses at a time; mostly I just have two. Here are basses three I loved for so many reasons but also knew I wouldn't keep for long, and often for something stupid/psychological. Anyone else get hung up on stuff like this?
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For me, the Kubicki X-Factor. Loved the tone and ergonomics but felt like a fraud because I can neither slap nor tap nor do anything especially virtuosic. I know that didn't bug Roger Waters, but it bugs me for some reason!
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Danelectro...
Basses you Loved but that didn't feel True to YOU
How often do you find yourself working on a particularly tricky bass part only to get frustrated and walk away from it.......only to try it again weeks/months later and it comes to you easily?
What's that all about?
I set up my PA with Subs for a show we're going this Saturday, and we rehearsed right there.
My Subs, JBL PRX618S-XLFs... they just didn't work. Maybe barely a hint of sound, but nothing much at all.
I'm sure everything was plugged in properly... there's just not much to it.
Then we set up my buddy's subs right next to them, unplugged the LXRs and even the power supply straight out of mine and into his, and his worked fine.
Last fall we did a couple gigs before we had to pause to get...
My Subs, what might be the problem?
Hey everyone! Due to the new rules, this is now the one stop shop for all LowEndLobster bass videos. I generally post videos every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday (and occasionally some extras). Keep an eye out here for the latest vids!
Hello!
I just got an AIMS VTB-120 tube head, and since there's SO little about this company online, I figured I'd make a thread about 'em.
AIMS was apparently started in the early 70's by a group of designers from Fender.*(See quote below) My friend who works with amps says that their VTB-line schematics are very similar to those of the Fender Bassman. They worked out of Phoenix, AZ, and all of their amps came with a lifetime warranty. Unfortunately, the company did not come with a...
Official AIMS Amps Thread
I have a Markbass Little Mark Vintage head which has a tube in it.
On a gig is it better to leave the amp on (and muted) between sets, or turn it off?
Does it matter either way?
EBMM has just dropped news of their new BFR Stingray - and they are going all-in for the retro-minded among us. It looks nice enough, but... meh. It's almost a straight reprise of the Old Smoothie: Ernie Ball Music Man BFR Nitro StingRay Retro '76 Bass Guitar - '76 Burst
What do you all reckon?
I had a recent conversation with a well-known bass builder. We were discussing strings. I asked him if his brand of strings were perfect for his basses. His response surprised me... "Not really. The bass chooses the string."
Hmmm... that response was a little more hippie than I expected... lol.
I've typically used the same strings on all my basses because I like the consistency of feel. However, in recent years I'm using NYXL nickels on my Lull, Sandberg steels on my Sandberg and Pure...
Poll: How many different brands/styles of strings do you use?
Our band has started playing some more Beatle tunes. It occurred to me that in all Beatle cover bands I have seen the bassist plays a Hofner. In rare occasions like The Analogues, the bassist has all the basses Sir Paul used with the band. They are as true as possible to using the same gear as the Beatles in the 60's.
We are talking about playing the Rooftop concert and I would rather play my Rick. I do not have a Hofner. I don't think our guitar player would be expected to play a Rosewood...
Can you play Beatles without a Hofner?
A few years ago I built a bass that I'd hoped would sound something like a double bass. The results were mixed. I've had in the back of my mind the idea to have another go. A few days ago, I came across a piece of quarter sawn and knot free spruce and so the time has come. This is a top blank I made from the spruce.
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Hello everyone! I started learning bass last week so I'm pretty new to the whole thing, would anyone mind giving me a decently comprehensive rundown on pedals? I know that using a lot of pedals with bass has the potential to muddy the sound, which can be good or bad depending on what you're going for. My 2 guitarist buddies always go nuts for pedals (they're shoegazers) and throw around a bunch of terminology when talking to each other that I never understand.
any info is apperciated, thxxxxx
I've been on TB for the past few months and noticed all of the clubs. I know not that many people have them, But Why not?
2A ML Metalman
tom once dead#1
Spector Ray#2
Ric5#3
Mr sprocket#4
BlackLake#5
Kalyptic#6
I’m listing my all Fender, Precision parts bass. This is an MIM Precision body, with an MIM Precision neck. Parts list:
2005 MIM Precision Neck - REAL ROSEWOOD(!) - with original tuning machines
???? MIM Precision Body
Pre 2008 American Series 56003-56004 Pickups
Fender American Vintage 63 Precision Bass Pickguard Brown Shell 0097223049
Fender American Vintage Bass Bridge 0990804100
Fender Flats (light gauge, I think)
This is a parts bass. Great parts! And something like my 10th...
Houston Area Only! MIM Fender Precision Parts Bass
I searched high and low and could not find a club for those of us with blue basses. If there is such a club someone please direct me to it. If not I'd like to start one!
I just acquired this MIJ Yamaha BB-800 Blue with Black pguard.
Post Pics and I'll assign numbers.
You've been given an opportunity to play bass on one song in the venue of your choice (stage or studio) with the band of your choice. What is that song?
So, the EXPENSIVE basses thread has turned out some pretty interesting looking basses. I'd be keen to see more. The rules:
1) No judgement should be passed as to whether these are "ugly" basses. Just weird. Likely beautiful. (pretty sure this is a forum rule anyway).
2) Interesting looking standard basses (like a Jazz bass with a wacky paint job and hardware) are ONLY permitted if they're REEEEAAAALLY WEIRD LOOKING. I'll let you be the judge of that.
3) Bonus points if the bass is a...
In praise of WEIRD LOOKING basses!
i'll go first --- a definition of "upgrade" worth considering:
"any change(s) that improves the playing experience."
also, it's subjective --- you don't know whether another player's changes to his/her instrument are upgrades or not --- only the player knows!
possible examples of "upgrade":
- from one instrument to a 'better playing' instrument
- swapping necks, or rolling a neck edge
- reducing weight, or balancing the instrument
- changing the sound(s) 'for...
define "upgrade"
Price is $4,100 shipped and I accept payment through Zelle, Venmo, PP F&F to ship or cash in person in Las Vegas, NV. I am not interested in any trades.
This bass is somewhere between a high 8 to mid 9 out of 10 for condition. No welling in the fingerboard from strings and the only truly noticeable wear I can see is just the very mild loss of sheen from the hardware due to hand oils sitting for a little too long. To me, it’s honestly still a brand new bass. Included is the certificate,...
Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray 5 2021 BFR Fretless
Continued from the following thread:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/hofner-not-just-beatle-basses-group-619448/index51.html
Saturday night we were playing an event at our local Elk's Lodge.
Twice during set one, the new president of the Lodge came up, mid song, and tried to interact with our drummer.
The first time to stick his fingers in his ears and shake his head, and then give the drummer a thumbs down. (We are NOT a loud cover band. Not even remotely.) We went ahead and obliged and turned down a little and the drummer played softer.
The second time, he comes up and shouts at the drummer, "Do you all...
In the middle of a song? Really? Twice!?
Question for experienced double bass players: which amp (or cabinet) has the most "thick" sound for jazz pizzicato? I try to explain with my words what i mean with "thick":a sound that is robust, full, tight, with some "balls",that emphasize the attack and is not mushy and undefined. Naturally a great pizz sound comes mostly from your fingers but my impression is that amps in the last 20 years (digital power amps, class D and neodimium speakers) miss the point. Sure those amps are light,...
amplifier with "Thick sound"
I need to re-tube my Ampeg SVT-CL. I currently have JL 6550 but I can find any in stock. Any other recommendations. I typically like to order from tube depot but I can try a different dealer if needed.
Hello everyone... since there seems to be a rather large contingent of "2112" usernames here on TB, I thought I'd start a group to get us all together. Only one membership criterion here: your TB username must contain "2112".
Here's to looking forward to expressing my ridiculous Rush fanaticism as a bassist with all future Temple members!
If you'd like a number, simply post a reply with your request!
1 - 2112
MIJ Precision in very good condition, plays and sounds like a P-bass should! Strung with LaBella Deep Talkin flats. Sounds great with the Bartolini P bass pickup, but also comes with the original MIJ Pickup. U Serial # dates to build year of 1995 or 1996. Would greatly prefer a local sale. I am in Chester County PA, near Newark and Wilmington DE, Oxford and West Chester Pa. I also am in Lancaster Pa on a near weekly basis. This one is very clean for its age. No trades.
I got this used Vantage bass relatively cheaply. It has cosmetic issues, but they don't bother me as much as the situation with the headstock:
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Here are my reasons for and against fixing this, and I hope you will read them:
For:
* Simple enough to replace the mismatched tuner
* Looks like absolute ass
Against:
* It gives some character and history to the bass
* I would need to buy a tuner, which is more...
Should I fix this? Unmatched tuners.
Hi,
I know that there are similar posts, but I didn't get all the info, cause I lot of people dont mention what kind of strings they use. I am looking to order one fretless with Pau Ferro fingerboard but am very suspicious, cause I only use nickel rounds. All fretless basses I had so far were with Ebony and I was geting string marks thou I have rather light touch and of course "proper vibrato". Pau F is is almost twice softer than Ebony so I realy can't get my head around it how Pau can be...
Pau Ferro fretless fretboard
I'm an electric bassist looking to make the move to upright. I'd be using it to play americana and jazz. I'm currently considering two basses: a 1953 Kay for $2K and a 1970 Engelhardt for $800. Both look to need bridge replacements. Taking either to an expert to be evaluated is likely out of the question. Which would you buy?
Kay:
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Engelhardt:
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Hello TalkBassers,
Haven't had one of these wishful thinking threads in a while and I don't want to necro-res a thread that's past page 3, so here we go again.
What discontinued basses would you like to see brought back?
For me, I'd like to see Ibanez bring back the SRX line, particularly the neck-through SRX700 (aka the Carol Kaye bass) and 705. I particularly liked the SRX705 because Soundgear necks are too pencil thin for me, BTB necks are too big/chunky/unwieldy for me, but the SRX...
Discontinued basses you'd like to see brought back.
I am looking to wire a passive bass in stereo... so that each of the 2 PUs have their own Volume pot. Then to a Blend pot. No Tone pot. No toggle switch. Then to a Stereo out jack.
Not like a Rick 4001 with dual jacks. I just want to set the Volume of each PU independently, and then blend the result to go out via a stereo cable, to either two amps - or into a stereo preamp I've got for EQing, FX, etc.
The pickups are different, and the neck is much louder. Hence my wanting to...
2 PUs -> 2 Vol -> Blend -> Stereo Jack Out
Hi all. Is anyone using an Ashdown "Little Stubby" 30 watt valve hd live ? What speaker boxs are U using? What style of music are U playing? Any thoughts will b much appreciated. Im thinking of little stubby (or an Ampeg PF50t) for my little trio (me-bass , drummer acoustic kit medium hitter, guitarist 20watt Marshall 1x12 combo - not full vol)
I'm currently using an Ampeg Micro VR hd with Hartke HiDrive 1 x12. It's loud enough.
Anyway, thanks all.
Not sure how I fell about this one. Looks familiar but I just can't place it....
Kiesel Guitars: A2 Bass
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I went to GC today hoping to trade in my super clean Ampeg V4B w/ matching V4 cabinet loaded with Eminence basslite s2012s for a new Fender AP II precision bass. However when they only offered me $800 for my rig, I said NFW. I get that they have to make money but that offer was insulting. Am I wrong? I don't think so
Just like the title says...
I still have the Daddario chrome flats on my fretless...and I like them fine...but I'm tone chasing
I can't afford to buy something expensive only to find out it's not my thing. I know there's crazy amounts of posts on various strings but I was curious if anyone knows of anything on TalkBass that directly compares strings to one another. I know it's probably at the mercy of people's biases for what they like but I still may find it useful. The idea of...
Is there a flatwound string can comparison page here?
Hi there all!
I did a search for 36" scale stainless strings but the threads were disjointed at best and many dated further back than what should be relevant today.
So, after a lot of searching through tonality of many sets of stings I find I like using 2 sets in particular for 34" scale. Rotosound RS66LE 66 Swing Roundwound Bass Strings (50-110) Heavy Gauge and DR Lo-Riders in the 50s as well. I am a round wound stainless guy.
So, I will be getting my first 36" scale bass (not...
Suggestions for some 36" scale stainless strings
Hi, everyone. Does anyone here have experience with the MK Jazz EUB? I'm looking for an EUB that mimics a pizz acoustic sound as closely as possible, and from what I am hearing in various demos the MK Jazz sounds the best. What do players think of it in terms of sound, playability, and durability/reliability?
(Good arco sound is a significant bonus, but between the two of us who would be playing it by far the most common use would be pizz. We have a Christopher upright we use for arco.)...
Experience with MK Jazz EUB?
Hey folks,
This may have been done before. Actually, I’m sure it has. Just can’t find it.
Just a real simple survey. I’ll explain what later. Please add comments if you wish.
I’d never tried rotosounds and decided to put some on my first Ric. I had used lots of roundwounds, and only roundwounds, since picking up the bass a decade ago. They've all had a similar feel in terms of texture and relative smoothness. I'd never noticed much difference in feel at all.
So I was surprised by the Rotosounds...the feel is distinctly different, and for me anyway it's not particularly subtle. They feel dry, not slick. Rough, not smooth. Kind of grabby/sticky. I wondered if I'd...
Rotosounds…great sound, rough feel
Did everyone have a great gig yesterday or what??!?
We swapped out vocalists back in September, and changed our name at the same time. We’ve done a few private function gigs since then, but yesterday was our first public gig together with the new singer. It was also the venue’s very first ever St. Paddy’s Day event - they’re across the highway from a popular Irish bar, and I’ve been telling them for a while they need to do a St Paddy’s Day event because the other place is standing room...
St. Paddy’s Day 2023 gig roundup
It is humbling to hear this kid of his home made guitar. It is a great reminder that can you play is much more important than what you play.
Hey guys I could use your help to orient me toward the best buy possible.
I looking for a Bass Cab that is lightweight and portable (35 to 40lbs) that would be versatile enough to cover many styles of music.
I'm using a Fender Jazz Bass (passive), I play Blues, Funk, Rock, Country and Jazz music.
What the best speaker configuration 1X15, 2x10, 4x10 ?
Thanks for your Help.
Hellow Fellas and owners ("apriciaters" ) of MTD made by Michael.
I'm starting this thread to show some of the beatiful instruments that Tobias has given to us.
Function of the thread:
So... show here your beauties, help other solve problems, questions related to the MTD world, post your GAS list, the MTD that is (in your opinion) the most breathtaking of all...
MTD Club
and also with this thread we start the OFFICIAL MTD Club on Talkbass.com.
(email / PM and request...
The Official MTD USA Thread
STR LS42 2018
Not many of these in the US but the fit and finish on this bass is as good as any of my higher end basses. I simply do not play this much.
May be open to trades but only looking to trade up in value, if at all.
Specs
Weight: 3.62kg
Body: Ash
Neck: Maple 3 piece
Fretboard: Rosewood (only the first two models had Rosewood, the rest artificial wood "Blackwood")
Nut: Bone
Inlays: Abalone
Frets: 24 Jumbo stainless steel (SBB215 made in Japan)
Tuners: Gotoh GB707...
STR LS42 2018 NEW PRICE
Stradi Baroque 4
Incredible craftsmanship from Marek Dabek and his wife. Besides being an incredible sounding instrument they make true works of playable art.
Feel free to ask any questions. Not much needs to be said about this bass.
SPECS
Body: Reclaimed poplar bottom with American ash top and roasted ash veneer
Neck: Oak
Neck Profile: modern C
Fingerboard: Pau ferro with EVO Gold frets
Frets: 22
Nut width: 40 mm
Headstock: tearshaped
Construction: set-in
Scale: 34"...
Stradi Baroque 4 NEW PRICE
Marleaux Consat SE Anniversary Limited Edition 2022 Old Violin Finish
Bought a few months ago and just haven't bonded with it. Incredible looking and sounding bass I am just neglecting it.
Open to trades.
Body: Alder
Top: Spruce in "Aged Old Violin" finish
Neck: 3 piece hardrock maple
Fingerboard: Ebony
Construction: Bolt On
Frets: 234
Pickups: Delano SBCHE/S4 4 String x2
Electronics: Marleaux Active-Passive
Controls: Volume, Balance, 3 band EQ, Active-Passive Switch,...
Marleaux Consat SE Anniversary Ltd Edition NEW PRICE
OK, the amazing pics thread is just that....amazing. The photography thread here is impressive as well. I don't want to barge in on their parties at all.
That being said, phone cameras have become pretty impressive lately. As impressive as professional photography equipment? No. That's just silly.
Short version: This is the place to post pics from YOUR phone camera. The pics don't have to be amazing, but that would be cool too. I'll start. These are unedited and not "enhanced" in any way...
Totally amateur phone camera pics thread.
Excuse me for the rudeness to start a new part, but somebody had to do it, right?
Mod edit: link to last part http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f34/o...read-f-2-8-a-788289/index51.html#post13843818
Thinning the herd.
2019 Fender American Professional Precision Bass. Bought from a fellow TB'er in December 2019. Was my primary gigging bass for a while. In great shape other than a few scuff marks on the pick guard. Equipped with Seymour Duncan SPB-1 pickups. Strung BEAD with La Bella Low Tension Flats (I did not change the nut). Will include a new G string. Standard Fender hard sided case included.
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$990 shipped. Conus only. PayPal.
using a gk mb fusion with a gk neo bass cab, and for whatever reason i get an ugly sounding crackle whenever i play a note. problem must be with cab, because it sounds perfectly fine when di'ed thru the amp head. file is the di first, then the cab recorded thru a mic
Somewhat of a question and also just thinking out loud.
I started on a fretless four-string, and about a year later, I added a fretted six-string. That was a long time ago, but it feels sometimes like yesterday. Music has changed, and the kinds of parts I need to play, the feel and depth I need to impart with the extended range of songs in almost every genre to make them sound and feel "correct" makes a 5-String almost a necessity for every gig I have played recently, and for the...
Can I Go All 5-String and Never Look Back?
1st time -1977 I just started working at a carwash , On my 3rd day I was towel drying cars , While drying a car the driver asked me if I play guitar , I do , why I asked he said come over to the vacuums , I went over , he opens his trunk and pulls out a guitar case opens it , Ibanez in the early 70s weren't well known , I don't remember if I ever heard of IBANEZ ,
He brought out a sweet Blonde Ibanez les Paul copy , I probably said Kool guitar or something like that , he put back in...
Has anyone ever just give you an instrument
Granted it's a '64 in original Shoreline Gold finish, and it is a gorgeous bass, but it's not in perfectly unmolested, mint condition.
"The neck pickup has been rewound, refret, solder points from pickups and shielding ground wires have been resoldered, and has two plugs repairing holes in the pickguard on the lower horn, two tuner screws replaced, but everything else is original. Serial #L46863, comes with the original case."...
Reverb Special of The Day: $40,945 + $90 Shipping (No Affiliation)
As we continue to be busy and are getting a bit more money these days, the whole IRS discussion has reared its head. One aspect of these discussions has been the idea of forming an LLC, gaining some basic liability protection for individuals, and depersonalizing the payment and tax aspects.
Have any of you formed LLCs for your band? How as it worked for you? Any pitfalls to avoid?
This is a mean sounding preamp for my taste that I no longer need. Has the circuits and tone stack from a Gallien-Krueger 800RB all mounted on your drop-in Jazz bass plate. Also has an active/passive switch and a 3 way tone roll-off. This one has the blend control instead of Vol-Vol.
$150 shipped!!!
With shipping from England, these sell for over $250 USD...
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According to Wikipedia the release date is May 19, 2023. Pre-release single "Cut from the Stars" is already up on Spotify.
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I'm a Jazz Bass guy and with the issues (posted in another thread) with my main JB putting it out of commission for a while and maybe a candidate for replacement, I've decided on getting a new Jazz.
I'll be getting an American Jazz Bass, nothing at the Custom Shop level... just a production American bass. It will be 4 string, passive, and fretted. I prefer a more substantial neck to a thinner one. New or used is fine. $2k or less, approximately, so nothing vintage.
I want a great...
The Best Production Fender Jazz Bass
Is there any truth in this? It’s a statement I remember reading early on in my TB membership, and I think I considered it pretty inaccurate at the time. But nearly twenty years later, I’m starting to think there’s maybe a small grain of truth in it.
Obviously it’s a gross oversimplification, at best, but does it have any connection with your own bass playing journey as the years go by? And are there any younger players out there who can completely understand the “P bass with flats” vibe?...
“Sooner or later, we all come back to P bass with flats”
View attachment 4993865 View attachment 4993458 View attachment 4993459 Selling this beauty. I am no longer involved in the project I bought this for. Details below. $2200.00 USD PayPal F and F shipping included CONUS only. I rate this bass in excellent condition, a few minor pick marks on pick guard. Includes OHSC. Please message me for any questions. 9.9 pound on luggage scale
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Ernie Ball Music Man Classic StingRay 2 EQ
I’ve been reading a lot in here for some time but this is my first post. You all are hard on my wallet but I digress……
I am an old fart just learning bass from scratch. I’m playing a CV pbass and getting sort of ok. I’d like to buy another bass and have been thinking GL2000.
I’ve found what looks like a good deal used but it’s listed as a CLF. I don’t think it is. The headstock has the pointy bottle opener type thing rather than the earlier smoother style.
I called to inquire and the guy...
G&L L2000 Question
In mint condition
Plenty of lead wire available
These are same as Aguilar D2
1.25″ W X 4.25″ L (32mm X 108mm) Replacement for Bartolini® P2
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It's time to start a thread about pin routers. I personally have very little experience running them, but I now suddenly own two of them. A giant green monster, and a little tabletop model. Keith and I are going to start working with them, building the fixtures to use them for some of our production steps. It's going to be a learning experience, so I'm going to document it here.
Any of you who own a pin router, or have experience running one, are welcome to join in with your ideas and...
Pin Routers: The Old-School Production Workhorses
The thinning continues...
Awesome Fullerton P bass I got from a TBer last year. Here's a link to the original:
SOLD - G&L LB100 P bass
Hasn't been played out, only used in the studio. The only cosmetic wear is some light pickguard scratches, noted in the photos. Comes with the G&L bag and all documentation. Also sports new La bella flats.
A sweet production P bass that punches above its weight class!
Price includes...
G&L LB100 P Bass
I really was done buying basses, but this one looked so pretty and I've wanted one for a long time that it ended up being a 'oh, well' moment (again). View attachment 4998193
Chrome 3 barrel style replacement bridge for Tele style guitar. Generic.
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Various string sets and singles. Flats, round wound, tape wound, Steinberger double ball end.
Shipping is $5 per purchase whether you buy 1 item or all.
Payment by US Postal money order or PayPal friends and family.
NEW STRINGS
Thomastik Infeld JF365 - $80 New Super Long Scale (36”) 5 string set .044 - .136
Thomastik Infeld JF34136 - $31 New Long Scale Single Low B string .136
Thomastik Infeld JF34033 - $7.50 New Long Scale Single High C string .033
(Had to raid the 6 string set...
Bass Strings - Singles and Sets
Hey guys just curious if their are any amplitube users here?
If so what kind of settings are you using?
I have just a minimal interface setup for practice and demo purposes. I use a lexicon alpha with presonus studio one ezdrummer 2 and amplitube. I don't own any monitors and using a set of beyer dynamic headphones and can't seem to get any decent tones.
Looking for some info, help, and advice...
I was a full-time working bass player for well over 20 years. After hand injuries and band drama in the last couple of years I decided to take a break from the grind and get a day gig. Now I'm not gigging at all, working full-time, and feeling really good about it. At some point I'd like to pick up some gigs again, and at least have the option to work down the line.
For many years my gig rig was a matched pair of Bergantino 1x12 cabs with a Euphonic Audio IAmp Pro head. I loved the rig,...
Reasons to have two rigs? (Talk me into selling one)
I'm putting up for sale my Thermal Dynamics Dynapak 6xi 60A Plasma Cutter. It is 220/240 single phase and cuts up to 1" thick. It is in great condition and works awesome. I just don't need it anymore. I'm asking $800, but would consider a smaller plasma cutter, a Mesa, Bergantino or maybe others as a partial trade. Local pickup or part way meetup only. No shipping. PM me with questions or to make a deal. Thanks for looking.
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Thermal Dynamics Dynapak 6xi 60A Plasma Cutter
I have a brand new Chrome 5 string Bass Bridge for sale. I got this with a bunch of parts I bought awhile back. It is setup for top load or through body and is a high mass bridge. The chrome is excellent, but is hard to get a good picture of it. Any flaws in the pics are just smudges that wipe off. It is missing 2 of the Allen screws that adjust the height. They should be easy to find. Comes as pictured. I'm asking $20 shipped to the CONUS via Paypal. NICE bridge. PM me if interested. Thanks...
Brand New 5 String Top Load or Through Body Chrome Bass Bridge
I've got a Fender Rumble 500 Head for sale or trade. The Head has a few minor bumps and scratches, but works great. I picked this up locally to see why so many like the Rumbles. It sounds great and has some nice features, but it's not for me. I'm asking $350 shipped to the CONUS via Paypal. PM me for details. I would be open to trade for a different head like a GK 700RB, an Aguilar Tone Hammer or a Genz Benz Shuttle. PM me with what you've got, or if you have questions or want to make a...
Fender Rumble 500 Head
I'm putting my super clean Eden WT400 up for trade. Looks and works great. Just looking for a change. Trades I'd consider:
A.M.P. BH420
Thunderfunk TFB420 or TFB550
Gibson GB440
GK 700RB or 1001RB
Markbass Tube 800
Genz Benz Shuttle 9.0
Aguilar Tone Hammer 500 or 700
A Mesa head
An Epifani head
A Bergantino head
Looking for straight across trade. If interested, contact me through PM. Thanks!
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Get 2 amps for 1. I'll trade my super clean Eden WT400 and my Fender Rumble 500 For a Mesa D-800+, but would also consider a D800, a WD-800, or a TT-800. Also, I might consider a Thunderfunk TFB750 (or larger), or a Bergantino head. Let me know what you've got. Both amps work great and I have them both listed separately. See my sig and check out the listings for details. I've always wanted a Mesa, so willing to do a 2 for 1 trade. PM me to make a deal.
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2 amps for 1 amp Eden WT400 & Fender Rumble 500 for a Mesa or
For Sale:
Like NEW Edison Industries Night Owl: "The Edison preamp is an all tube, EF86 powered preamp pedal capable of providing 20-25db of clean gain using a standard 9v power supply." Purchased directly from Seth, pedal does exactly what it says. Planned on using it as a preamp for a Jay Ganz Straight Up (see classifieds for amp) but it didn't quite work out (Straight Up had TOO much power and this little guy didn't quite have enough clean boost to drive the Ganz on its...
Edison Night Owl Tube Boost Pedal - free shipping
I submit for your approval my entry in the Scratchbuild category.
My nerdiness really isn't inspired by syfy or fantasy (not that I don't appreciate it), but from these awesome books I've had since the early days of my bass building back in the '80s.
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I'll be building a bass with the nerdiest wiring I can come up with on a totally passive platform.
Single humbucker
Five way switching:
Single coil
Half out of phase
Parallel...
WBO 2023 - Bateries not included
Hi all, thought I'd put some patch settings up here for the fairly new Boss GT-1B.
Dakota Intro 3 Effects
FX2 Flanger
Rate: 15 Depth: 70 Res 88 Man 71 Low cut: flat E.Level 80 D.Level 0
Delay
Time: 400ms. FB: 50. E.Level 52. High Cut: 600hz
Reverb
Type: Plate. Time: 1.6s. E.Level 50 Low Cut: 160htz High Cut. 4Khtz
Duff Chorus 1 Effect
Chorus
Rate:20. Depth:75. E.level:100. Mode: Mono Low Cut: Flat. High Cut: Flat
Right, they probably ain't...
Boss GT-1B Patches
We have a great little rental place here in Austin called rock ‘n’ roll rentals. Every once in while I go in there just wanting to try something new and not have to fork out a bunch of money for it. Anyway, this time I saw one of the terror bass 500 heads. I’ve always been curious about these, but never really had a chance to put one through its paces. So anyway, I have decided to take it home for a month. Going to try it and see how it compares with my markbass stuff. I know that quite a...
Orange Terror Bass 500
Selling off an excellent condition Ray24ca bass that has barely seen the light of day. I am the original owner and this bass has been a bedroom player its entire life, never even been to a rehearsal.
Trying to thin the herd out some and while this is a fine bass, I can't justify it just sitting around with so many others in my collection. Plays well, currently strung with Labella DTF's, and action is about normal for a factory setup. No adjustments to truss rod, just some saddle tweaking...
Musicman Ray24CA Bass ($250)
Up for grabs this super cool Nash P in paint over paint sonic blue with jazz neck, matching headstock and Lollor pickups (original owner purchased last year) Nash gator case included. Purchasing another house so I’m selling a few basses. PayPal Friends and Family shipping included.
For sale:
Korg Pitchblack Custom.
$70.00 shipped CONUS
Great condition, never gigged.
With original box and manual.
Hook velcro on foot pads only.
Okay, since it's clearly hasn't been done before: Behold, the Fender Jaguar Club is hereby officially founded. Post a picture, PM me for a number. I'll try to keep records
Below is a shoddy picture of my black Jag. I assume member #1 and lug is member #2 Get yer numbers now!
I have messaged Strings by mail about Dogal strings CS90C Carbonsteel round wound, round core. I asked if the roundwound was actually more flat like the rotosound 77 flats or mid or very round. No answer. And how they compare to the Thomastic powerbass round set(which are considerably more$) Anybody have any info on these CS90C? Tension, life, brightness etc?
Dan
This would be my ideal bass for riding off into the sunset. I am glad to see a Warwick made Sadowsky Modern that is not stupid expensive.
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Hey everyone,
Just got a fresh new Fender Player Series Fretless Jazz Bass after taking a hiatus from playing. The bass is feeling real nice, but it's definitely got a different vibe from a regular bass. Any of you fretless bass pros out there got any hot tips? What kind of strings are you using? (the bass ships with flats and really enjoy them but can sound a bit muddy on the lows) And how about action height for that mwah? I'm currently getting the mwah only after the 9th 10th fret.
But...
New fretless fender jazz bass questions
A bass ordered from an online shop sight unseen came with the fretboard chipped on one side right beneath the nut. The model is Ibanez SR500E-SBD.
Please see attached photos of the damaged area.
Other than that the bass doesn't seem to have any issues and the price was good.
Can it be fixed and would it cost a lot (I won't attempt to fix it on my own)? Can the bass be played regularly right now or could playing it cause more damage in that area?
Thanks!
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Fretboard chipped under nut, fixable?
There is a local seller with a 1975 Fender Jazz bass. 100% original and excellent condition. $3200
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Now, from what I’ve seen I can get a like new 66 Fender Custom Shop for the same price. Pretty much the same bass as the 75 with the Pearl block inlays that I like. The custom shop is rosewood.
Would you go original or custom shop?
I'm working on a little project bass and I'm starting to work on the headstock. After refinishing, I applied the custom waterslide decal and it looked great! However, when I applied some wipe on poly (watco oil based), it started getting cloudy, and subsequent layers just added to the cloudiness. My guess is the oil based poly didn't jive well with the decal.
So, what is an easy clear coat I can get at the local hardware store that I can use over the decal and the headstock? The sticker...
Finish over waterslide decal?
I still love old-fashioned analog clocks with hour, minute and second hands. Wall clocks or shelf/desk clocks, electric, battery powered or wind-up...it doesn't matter, as long as they have hands. If you still have any "hands" clocks in use, post some pics! I'll go first:
I bought this clock for my bedroom specifically because it has a sweeping second hand - no ticking. I cannot have a ticking clock in my bedroom. I took it off the wall to get a better pic:
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Just pulled these out of my recently acquired Vintera 50s P-
These Lindy Fralin stock wind P pickups are gently used & in good working order.
I’ve owned & played the +5% and +10% overwound versions of these but this is by far my favorite sounding Fralin P pickup.
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Some scuffing on the covers from the previous owner.
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They sound phenomenal and I’d happily hold on to them myself but I’ve veered too far into gnarly hi-output territory...
Lindy Fralin Precision Bass pickups STOCK WIND GOODNESS
Moving some of my beloved parts bin along here- up for grabs is this set of snazzy Fender Custom Shop 60s Jazz pickups. In very good used condition.
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They are the standard one “long” (bridge) / one “short” (neck) Jazz pickup size configuration.
I REALLY enjoy these (I put them up there with the set of AEROs I had, tonally. Lots of growly vintage goodness going on with not too crazy output!)
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Priced to move-
$120 PayPal fee free...
Fender Custom Shop 60s Jazz pickups
Sweet Neck, not for the baseball bat crowd. 2004 "Fender Genuine Replacement" 1962 P Neck 1 3/4” not a chunky neck more of a slim P neck. Comes with vintage tuners, original box and velvet satchel bag.
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Hi all. I recently purchased a short scale bass in hopes of helping to alleviate arthritis pain in the thumb of my fretting hand. I’ve never played anything but long scale bass before now and am having trouble adjusting to the short scale without constantly watching the fretboard. Any tips on making this transition easier? I don’t use a pick or slap much.
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Mint! Works great and is a super versatile filter. Comes with original box. Expression pedal really brings this one to life. Plus, is midi equipped.
PayPal preferred. Will ship USPS
For trades I am looking for
Mini Expression pedal (Dunlop or DOD, + cash on your end)
Aguilar Filter Twin
from Dr Scientist
Dusk
Dusk is a digitally controlled analog filter. At its heart is an analog 12dB/Octave low pass filter based around an old-school integrated circuit called an...
Dr. Scientist Dusk Filter
$100 shipped
I got this in a trade and never ended up using it. It connects 1 CV/expression pedal to control 2/3 pedals. Comes with original box.
For trades I am looking for
Mini Expression pedal (Dunlop or DOD)
Aguilar Filter Twin (+ cash on my end)
From Co Pilot
ABOUT
For those who enjoy mind control, The Broadband is a splitter processor device to sync / control /modulate the expression jacks on your pedals with just one source (TRS expression pedal or 0-5v CV...
CoPilot FX Broadband
I bought these by mistake and don’t see using them anytime soon. I opened/lost the plastic covering but other than that the strings are new.
Paypal preferred. Will ship USPS.
Since nobody else has set this up, I guess it will have to be me!
After having this awesome bass for over a month, I'm fully hooked on it. Sounds great, light, looks really cool, versatile tonewise and is a nice platform for modding. I've noticed that as more people get their hands on one, they too feel the same way. It's an incredible instrument for such a little price. =)
Jump in everyone and let's rock!! Whether you have the TMB 100 or 300. Let's see them and hear them!
As with all...
The Official Ibanez TMB Talman Bass Club
So here’s my new P Bass
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Sire P5. Forgive the hasty cell phone pic. Neck feels and plays great. Build quality blows away everything I’ve played at this price point and well beyond. No wonder these don’t stay in stock long.
Hey everyone,
I've been using the Boss Bass Overdrive to play for a while now, and the pedal is getting old, so I'm thinking of getting a new distortion pedal.
I've tried the MXR bass distortion, but it doesn't seem track bass chords very well.
What bass distortion/overdrive/muff/etc would you recommend, for using to play chords on bass?
Continued from: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/official-mikro-bass-club-part-2-a-818439/
In the spirit of the completely unnecessary, I present to you the Doubleneck 4/6 from Guitar Gardens… the Firefly.
I’ve owned several double necks in my life… an original Ric 4080, several steinberger spirits, a Kroll, and even some other Chinese knock-offs. So DN’s aren’t new to me.
this is is pretty darn cool. Especially at the $450 shipped price.
is it heavy? Yes. Does it neck dive? Yup. Does it sound really good? Also yup.
things that stand out:
- the necks are offset...
NDNBD: New Doubleneck Bass - Firefly
This is probably going to trigger some people but apparently, I'm officially a grumpy old man and don't care. Don't get me wrong, I love animals. I will play with and/or pet the hell out of any animal cool enough to approach me but what is the deal with people bringing unsocialized dogs into highly public situations?
I'm a mountain biker and you'll find me out on the trails most every weekend. Nearly all the trails I ride are multi-use; busy with hikers, runners, mountain bikers, dog...
Irresponsible dog owners
Hello mates!
I have been getting in to the Jazz world but since it's honestly not the genre that I listen the most, very little actually, I wonder if you guys can save me hundreds of hours of searching and recommend me a a couple artist or bassists to listen and start influencing my improvisations.
Thanks!!
Yup I need another bass amp.
Not for rock, not for metal, not funk of slapping, maybe not even for standard jazz, but something that's really sensitive, organic and vocal and can stand completely alone.
I know I just bought the new Markbass 58R 500 watt head, and the M58r 151 PURE 400-watt cab.. but I have found that it doesn't quite properly accommodate my 5-string fretless with the piezo pickup.
I have an Ibanez SRF705 5 string fretless that sounds absolutely divine...
Ok I need another bass amp..
How can the number of bass guitars translate into the quality of playing it? What is the goal of having 10 or 20 guitars? Is it just collecting? Investing money? Maybe nostalgia for the time when you couldn't buy it? Honestly, I don't understand...
These models are locally available in the used market .
Love , or hate for ...
Love or hate for .........
1. GK MB150 the metal one
2. Markbass CMDv 121H IV
3. Ampeg Rocket Bass 1 x 12 or 15
4. Ampeg Portaflex 1 x 12 , the new ones 350 head .
5. Any of the newer " light weight " GK combos .
5. Phil Jones BG300 Super Flightcase
To be used in mostly acoustic situations , upright acoustic bass and electric .
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MIKE LULL T5 custom made oversized thunderbird
Clearly LBA have lost value recently so I am now open to all reasonable offers.
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Time to start thinning the herd of great tube gear that's not getting played. This one is in mint/as new condition (#4 from the original run) and comes w/the original box, etc. Learn about this piece of kit direct from Lightning Boy Audio. If you're interested in their new EQ modification you can simply email them w/this serial number and get it...
Lightning Boy Audio DiVision Tube Preamp/DI - MAKE OFFER
I'm selling this to fund another bass purchase - if the that bass sells or is no longer available then I am pulling this.
Up for sale is a near mint/mint Sadowsky NYC Satin series. No longer made and sought after, this one is a gorgeous blue with a factory pearl guard. Lightweight and plays like a dream, this is every bit an NYC Sadowsky but at less $$ than a non-Satin.
This one has the morado board. I bought this new, I am the only owner, and it has never been gigged and hsan't been...
Sadoswky NYC Satin 4 string
I just weighted my basses on my new-to-me Health-O-Meter 400 series scale:
Rick 4004L SPC - 8 lb. 6 oz
Rick 4004L - 9 lb. 1 oz
Martin Keith fretless Elfin 5 - 8 lb. 11 oz
Martin Keith Elfin 5 - 9 lb. 4 oz
Guild B-301 - 8 lb. 12 oz
I am amazed at the accuracy of this old scale.
(I can even measure how tall long they are)
Tell us yours, no pics needed, just the numbers, thanks.
I feel like the Mesa Subway 112 would fit in a passenger seat, or rear seat, or trunk.
What about the 115? Or 210?
TIA
I didn't see one anywhere so I thought I would start one. So, here it is! The PRS Club lets see those PRS basses! Here is my baby. I absolutely love her, plays like butter and sooo responsive.
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Let me know if anyone wants to join! Thanks!
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Functions as it should, and sounds like the Reputation that it has…no disappointments.
The amp has always been in the Case so there are no dents , dings or scratches on the metal chassis.
If you want it shipped,...
Mesa Boogie Walkabout Head
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This one has very low hours and is in seriously excellent condition…it has no scrapes ,...
Mesa Boogie PH410
Hi,
Long time listener, first time caller.
I’ve seen little bits here and there about my issue, but I was wondering if anyone here has found a remedy or can provide more insight to this issue.
I just got my legacy 800 and am running it through a GK neo 410 (8ohm, older silver grill) - even with everything at zero (trim, eq, master, od off) I still get what I would describe as a “white noise” sound coming through the speakers. I’ve turned the tweeter all the way down (no way to completely...
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 800 - has anyone found a remedy?
Hi Fellow Bassist.
This is an “OPINIONATED” post that seeks the “opinions” of other fellow bassist.
I have been assessing hipshot hardware over gotoh hardware. I find that in my opinion “Gotoh” is of better quality and of more variety than hipshot. It appears that people like hipshot because it’s made in the USA. However does that mean it’s better? Roger Sadowsky vouches for Gotoh also.
After research I’ll explain the assertions behind my opinion.
Materials- It looks like hipshot uses...
Gotoh V. Hipshot Hardware
I applied 3 coats of tru oil to the back of my bare roasted maple Warmoth neck. Smoothed it with 0000 steel wool and then applied a couple coats of carnauba wax.
And the neck is still just a little bit sticky. Ever so slightly more than my Warmoth finished satin neck. It is not as smooth as my bare wenge necks. Maybe I'm just spoiled?
I'm thinking of sanding the finish off and going with a penetrating oil instead. I'm looking for something to give protection to the wood while still...
Roasted maple tru oil - sticky - options?
During, shall we say spirited playing, I occasionally have the A string pop out of the nut groove and slide up towards the E string. I have multiple winds but it still keeps popping out. Does anyone else have this issue? How are you dealing with it?
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I have noticed that some Fender basses come standard with a string retainer. Anyone have tried that with success?
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I bought an Ibanez Soundgear bass around 1993 or 94 at a guitar store in the US. There is no model number on it, but the serial number lists it as a Japanese 1992 model. It has the characteristics of the 600D (passive pick-ups, no pre-amp, Accu-cast IV bridge, black hardware), with the exception of having a see-through blue finish (which was only on the 700G), and rubber knobs (which neither model had). It also has the master volume, master tone and blender knobs, which were a 600D...
Need help identifying Ibanez model
My quest for low-gain tube-like overdrive is over as of today!
It all started with JHS Charlie Brown(too much gain, too much low end loss), then Barbershop(not enough gain, raspy and farty with flats), then Aguilar Agro(too much gain, too much low end loss) and finally Aftershock. Actually I'm pretty happy with my Aftershock, but I just wanted plain simple "always-on just at the edge of breakup overdrive". Spark was coming up all the time, when someone was asking about low-gain overdrives...
TC Electronic Spark Booster. Underrated champion of low-gain overdrives
Continued from Musicman Stingray Club Part IV!
Some great new adds to the club from the end of the last thread:
549. joebar
550. rojo412
551. Guiness20
552. jonesn4bass
553. DistroHopper
554. Geri O
And here's the entire list:
Code:
1. fivestringgecko2. mynan3. Broadbent4. Jonyak5. origami6. BassMaster4s7. Baird68698. ReBass9. SpectorBass30810. Sufenta11. detracti12....
Music Man StingRay Club | PART FIVE
Hello TBers!
So, here's how it goes...
After the latest replies on this thread and since the original early posters on that didn't show up, I finally decided to found the Official Way Huge club.
I personally own 3 Way Huge pedals (Pork Loin, Green Rhino, and a Swollen Pickle) and I absolutely love them, they're great for bass, not losing any low end!
So anyone chiming in is kindly requested to...
The official WAY HUGE club!
I want to get as close as I can to an upright slap bass with either of my fretless basses.
I can mount it upright so that at least the technique needed becomes more similar.
Anyone have any pointers on very good double bass simulators that will bring e.g. a Fretless Jazz Bass close to a double bass ?
Plastic wound flatwound strings such as on old Hofner Fiddle Bases are a good start in my opinion.
It needs to go through my Ampeg Isovent stack finally, so it need to be a pedal or rack...
Rockabilly Bass Question with Electric Bass.
Dear Fellaz & Fellazettes,
My name is neil, i am 39y/o & i think i might have more disorders than what therapist says i have.
Over the years i have owned these basses & guitars:
Pre-hiatus:
- Cort Action Bass (first bass in 2003, sold 2007?)
- RavenWest RWG 7-Strings (sold 2011)
- Harley Benton Acoustic Fretless 5 (sold 2012)
- Washburn Taurus T25 (sold 2012)
- Rockbass Corvette 5 (sold 2012)
- Squier VM telecaster Custom (?)
- some Ibanez hollowbody guitar (?)
Post-hiatus:
- Yamaha RBX...
Ashamed
I'm thinking about purchasing a
Ampeg PF-50T Portaflex 50W Tube Bass Amp Head.
Ampeg PF-115HE 1x15" 450-watt Portaflex Bass Cabinet with Horn to use on live gigs. I love the Ampeg sound but don't want to be hauling around 80lb amps. Has anyone used the Ampeg PF-50T Portaflex 50W Tube Bass Amp Head for live shows? Any suggestions?****
Hey guys,
curious to hear your aspirations for buying basses and or mods for 2023!
Mine are these....
Modding my tribute L2K: a 3 way switch per humbucker (single, parallel, series); rewiring the controls to volume, balance and tone; sanding the natural finish body and giving it a very subtle oil finish; installing a CLF Research control plate (they look damn sexy).
Buying a Harley Benton JB40 fretless (and probably mod it too).
Buying a Sandberg Classic Session Edition, 4 string!
All...
What bass/mods are on your list for 2023?
I’m looking at the Fender Pro II P bass, and it has a “1963 c shape neck.” (I’m also interested in the more affordable, standard one).
Does anyone know if those necks are as thick as baseball bats?
Continuing to sell some unused gear. This is a really cool, flexible, tube direct box w/transformer out and multiple voicing switches. Check out some sound samples here. Comes w/original box, packaging, power cable & adapter. As new condition.
Price is insured/shipped in the CONUS. Get in touch if you're elsewhere and we'll work it out. PayPal...
JT Amps Alpha Tube Direct Box
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Beautiful looking and playing 2000 Fender MIM 5 string Jazz Bass
Fender calls this color: Cobalt
Old retired bass player liquidation sale.
10.2 lbs approx
Excellent condition
$400 including gig bag plus shipping
PayPal F&F...
Fender 5 String Jazz Bass, excellent condition
Excellent condition both functionally and cosmetically except for Velcro on back. True bypass pedal made in NYC, USA.
Price includes shipping to lower 48.
I am only accepting payment by PayPal friends and family or US Postal Money Orders now due to the new 1099 rules. I have a long history, all positive, with Reverb, eBay as well as here on Talkbass. DM me with any questions or concerns.
I believe I have my bass set up correctly, at least according to the Fender manual. Neck looks straight, measures .013" relief at the 7th fret w/ a capo on the first. Action is 6/64" at the 17th fret. I'm getting a lot of buzz when lifting my finger after fretting a note. I'm making sure I'm fretting right behind the fret and my attack isn't overly aggressive. As someone new to the hobby, is this normal? I made a video to demonstrate. Thanks for any advice/help anyone has!...
Fret buzz when lifitng finger. Normal?
Sold a bunch of things to get my dream bass, a few years late to celebrate my 50th…I guess the next best thing to remortgaging my house for the real deal…my new Fender Custom Shop ‘51 NOS Precision.
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GK has been my go-to brand for the last 8 years, and my #1 amp is still a GK 700RB-II.
Based on that track record, I bought this amp from a TalkBasser here a few months ago.
And it's a killer; lightweight, reliable, uber-powerful, and built "like a brick outhouse" - yet lightweight and portable.
But my main bass is really bright sounding, and this Legacy is very clear and crisp - together they're too bright and in-your-face for me.
So I'm moving the Legacy on down the road....
GK Legacy 800 with GK bag
Man, what a musician. What an iconic sound, which I first heard on those Jackson Browne albums. RIP, and thank you for the great music.
https://claremont-courier.com/latest-news/iconic-claremont-musician-david-lindley-dead-at-78-72983/
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I have a high degree of confidence that Elrick is among the very best bass builders on this planet. His craftsmanship and attention to detail are world class in every way. This particular bass is further evidence to support these claims.
This Platinum model neck-through single cut features a wonderfully figured, dark gold/bronze/black Buckeye burl full face top over Mahogany body wings with a Walnut tone block. The neck is three piece Maple, with a highly figured birdseye Maple...
Incredible Elrick Platinum SC with Buckeye Top
I'm sure I'll get flamed for this, but I'm kind of fascinated by a trend I've noticed in the last few years. Not that I go to a ton of shows anymore (family, career, house, etc) but when I do go and there's a guitar or bass on the stage it's nearly always a Fender or Squier. Whether it's rock, punk, EDM, country, funk, or covers, I'm seeing Strats and Jazzmasters and P Basses and Jazz Basses and Mustang Basses and Teles... mostly Teles and to be honest I can't remember the last time I saw a...
I see mainly Fenders and Squiers live...
Edit: Very difficult to part with this one so it's more of a feeler. PM is you have any questions. Thanks !
For sale my mint condition Fodera Emperor 5. I bought this one new a few months ago and I really love everything about it. The balance, the sounds available, the playability... you know what it is.
Most of my gigs are on upright now and I play Pbass for the rest...
5800$ 5500USD Paypal (F&F) + split shipping
Send me a message to discuss shipping please....
Fodera Emperor 5 standard
Today I got a link to this article in Rolling Stone about Live. I know nothing about these guys, couldn't ID a single song of theirs, but I read it anyway. Geez...by the time th article ended I wouldn't trust anything that any of those guys had to say. What a mess...
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I'll keep this short. Someone gave me a set of these Dingwall strings just saying I should try them. Far be it for me to turn down free bass strings.
I wanted something to try on my Yamaha TRBX605 to perhaps get a sound closer to my Sandberg. I had purchased some DR Black Beauties, but there was something wrong with them and DR is replacing the set. But while I wait I'm wondering what they are and which bass they would be best appreciated.
What do y'all know about these strings? I...
Dingwall Strings? What are their characteristics
Hi all this is my first post so be gentle Although I've done a bunch of standard guitars I've just finished my first 2 string short scale bass and am pretty cuffed with the result. It sounds good, plays well and best of all it's the lowest action I could ever have wished for..
I'm planning out the second but am after advice on pickups.. Bear in mind I am perfectly at home being up to my knees in wood shavings but electrics is something I struggle with hugely in fact my only ability with a...
Pickups on a 2 string
Heard a really cool hip hop bass sample and was wondering if anyone knew any hip hop songs recorded with a fretless bass
Picked it up at the PO earlier (siggy required yesterday and they drove right by, didn't even try to deliver, just left the tag in the box). Anyway, got it home and got to try it out:
Everything works ok, though the sweep rate control range is far too high to be useful to me (goes from "too fast" all the way to "FM bird chirps", I want slow swooshies). I'm hoping there's an internal trimpot for the pedal rate control....
NPPD - New Pedal Pedal Day! Mu-Tron C-100 for Bi-Phase! (Original!)
I am trying to find new strings, and am having trouble finding something I really enjoy. Right now, I have Roto 66 swing bass strings on my jazz bass. They are a little too punchy. I like them more than the GHS Brite Flats (great clarity but a little too dead) and Bass Boomers (too much growl/mids). I want something really bright so I am thinking roundwound steels. Is there something that is super clean, natural, and bright without too much growl?
Usually I am playing fingerstyle with a...
Help With Strings: Bright, Clear, Not Much Growl
Hey guys,
I have an Ibanez GSR-320 and I a wanting to buy a new Jazz bass.he place I live in doesn't have guitar stores I can go to and try basses out.
I love the mid Range roar that a aJazz bass gives out.
Humbly asking y'all your opinion/suggestion on:
1) Which is the Jazz bass with most aggressive tone and growl (in passive and active mode), as per your view (completely stock)?
2) Any other bass guitar that you can suggest?
Thanks in advance.
Scenario: a factory-reliced bass is selling used for half the price of new. I'm not a fan of relics, but could see a business opportunity here. However, I am more curious about your opinion on the issue.
Hey all, so my question is about neck pocket depth, but from the perspective of attempting to get a thinner and lighter body. For my question, I'm also assuming a couple things based on what I'd like to eventually build:
* Pickguard mounted pickups and tone pots, so relatively shallow routing for them.
* Body and neck made of normal hardwood, probably not pine or poplar but either mahogany, alder, or ash.
* Bridge-mounted strings, not string through
Seems like a lot of...
Depth of wood on back of neck pocket: how little is enough to still be stable?
I've played around a lot with pickups from the major brands, and now I'm looking for something different and hopefully cheaper.
Any thoughts?
and a purpose.
An open free-flowing chat broadly about trying all kinds of flats and all things related. Worthy of a sticky in Strings?
Anyway, I ordered a set of Rotosound RS77 Jazz Bass monel flats today to try next on a P bass. The fact that Roger Waters and Glen Matlock use/d these strings is enough cause for me to be interested.
The 45-105 RS77 set has just a little less tension in pounds than 55-105 GHS P Flats so setup adjustment won't take much.
If you believe play improves the tone of an instrument, does it seem like mahogany takes longer to sweeten with play than other body woods?
Only the Zenith is left. Comes with original box, little cloth sack and whatever else it came with (picks and stuff!). Never left the house.
Hamstead Zenith. Excellent tone shaping EQ pedal with built in compressor. Makes all your other pedals sound better!
A few letters on the front are scratched off a little. I received it like that.
$275 shipped (CONUS only).
Only trades I am looking for are Iron Ether Nimbus SE or Fairfield Circuitry Meet Maude....
Hamstead Zenith
Disclaimer: For a while I've been wanting to put one or another of my DIY onboard preamp designs into an open source DIY oriented format that other TB'ers can build and readily tweak to their particular wants and needs. I've finally settled on a specific concept and am well into testing a few different versions. I'm about to send out a build kit to my first beta tester, and I will also have a few builds mounted in stompboxes and a bass or two at NAMM in a few weeks. I'm hoping to have...
The Passinwind Open Source Preamp
Here we have two Basses of "somewhat" equal value a Lakland 55-02 ($1500-ish) & Fender Player Plus V ($1249-ish), approx. a difference of $250.00 or so. I LOVE both of these Basses; I couldn't WAIT to get my hands on both of them before I actually owned both of them. So, The name of this thread is captioned: "If I had to choose just one" and knowing what I know (of course), because I own both; I'd have to say (Even though I really do love the Lakland a lot, A WHOLE LOT, The (cheaper)...
If I "HAD TO" choose just one
Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me you knowledge…
I would like to pick up an acoustic bass. What do you guys recommend?
So far, im considering a Guild B-140e since it seems it’s the official MTV unplugged bass but I’ve never owned an acoustic bass so I figured I would seek help from the brethrenhood…
As the title say, what is your favorite 2 sided single, from when they had 2 sided singles, the old A side single release, and the surprising very good, or even better B side!
I'll start with Paperback Writer / with Rain on the B side, although I thought about this from the Kiss single Detroit Rock City with Beth on the B side.
Two sets of weichs, both extended E/C.
First set is in great shape (8/10) with silks intact minus some rubbing from going through my tailpiece - it's a tight fit. $75
Sold - no longer available. Second set is in okay shape visually in terms of the silks but still sounds good. More playing time on these (5.5/10).
Hello Folks, I have a Godin A5 Ultra Fretted(2013 Model) that I was going to use for some acoustic stuff, but that has fallen through and I don't want it just sitting here. This bass is like brand new and sounds incredible!! The electronics went south so I had the new godin electronics installed by a Godin dealer. This included the preamp, jack assembly and piezo pickups. This is the newer electronics without the 13 pin midi stuff which I never used anyway. These basses are a bit hefty at a...
Godin A5 Ultra Fretted
Fender teams up with Mastodon's Troy Sanders for well-spec'd Silverburst signature P-Bass
First P bass I've seen with J-bass pickguard treatment.
I visited one of the local guitar centers up in Englewood, and one of the other customers there started playing a rif from a song (Chain of Thorns) on a guitar he was testing out that I happened to know. Having had a bass in my hand at the moment, I decided to play along.
While it was fun, one of the other customers there told me that I was playing it wrong--not that the notes were wrong, but my left hand placement and where I was playing them. Since I'm generally not that good anyway, I...
Is there a "wrong" way??
Hate to even list this but want to order a custom bass so here we are.
Recently set up professionally at Dietze Music in Lincoln, NE with TI flats.
Great playing 1983 AVRI P-bass from the highly sought after Fullerton made series. This line was Fender's return to glory after the CBS era.
Case is original and shows heavy wear. One latch is finicky but definitely closes.
$3350 PayPal F&F shipped and insured to lower 48.
Bought it from Cream City Music in Wisconsin a bit back. Below is...
83' Fender Fullerton AVRI 57 Precision Bass
Since starting my own pickup-making project, it has been suggested by a few folks that it would be a good idea to start a thread here in The Luthier's Corner dedicated to building pickups. The intent is to have a thread for all the pickup builders here in LC to contribute, share projects and information about their processes of pickup building.
My most current pickup project has been exhaustively documented in another thread:...
Magnets & Copper Wire: A Pickup Building Thread
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Love this thing, certainly lives up to the hype — but I'm recording more in studios than at home these days, and thought I'd get wild on this sunny Sunday and see if anyone had a bass or amp to trade for it. Great condition, comes with the power and patch cables and box. Oh, and an extra set of JJ tubes. Flipping the bass cut switch on and then cranking the bass knob just sounds so good. Hot tube magic.
Amps: pretty much just a vintage Ampeg B-15. Maybe a 60s...
I might be crazy, but... trade an amp or bass for my NOBLE?!
Not sure if I’m allowed to put this in this forum - so please let me know if I’m breaking any rules here, but figured lots of you play some guitar too and may want to trade for this!
It’s an awesome DR Z RX ES that used to belong to Steve Miller (CoA included) along with a 2x10 red cab (for avoidance of doubt, only the head belonged to Steve). In great condition except the logo on the cab needs gluing back on!
I’d be interested in an Aguilar DB751, a great tube bass head, or even an...
Dr Z Prescription Extra Strength - ex Steve Miller
Shipping to the ConUS only if the buyer is willing to do PayPal F&F. Prices include shipping.
No trades. All gear works as it should and is in mint condition. The Cali76 and the C.A.B. M+ have velcro installed. All pedals come with original box.
EBS Microbass 3 Jan 2023 Mint $250 (Currently ON HOLD)
Electro-Harmonix POG 2 Aug 2022 $200 (ON HOLD pending payment)
Ampeg SCR-DI Bass Preamp Jul 2022 $150
Two Notes Torpedo C.A.B. M+...
Pedal Sale
Phil Jones Big Head. Great condition. First model. Perfect practice amp.
Ships CONUS
The PJB BigHead is not big at all. In fact it is barely larger than an iPhone. The “Big” is about the sound. It functions first as an awesome bass headphone amplifier with 2 band EQ ( +/- 18db @ 60 Hz and +/- 18dB @ 5KHz) set for optimization of all kinds of bass instruments.
Unlike consumer electronic MP3 players and smartphones that have very small power output of around 20 milliwatt to drive...
Phil Jones Big Head
Hello everyone.
I`ve been tripping lately on drop D tuning as I switched back from 5ths to 4ths and still have the itch, and my bass seems to love that dropped low string: Wolf on the A octave is gone and that whole thing just is in tune and rings. I got a Spirocore stark E that was recommended heavily for that purpose here( @Jake deVilliers! ) and it is the only string that works decently on my bass and setup when dropped, never mind EP reqular or Spiro 42M E.
My bass...
A Spiro stark E / drop D / scordatura question
Got one of these coming, not sure if any of you have heard of it? It sounds fantastic, but I have yet to give it a spin :
I have a sizeable credit with my only close (2 hrs away) music store, and the only amps available there are Warwick Gnomes and Fender Rumbles. Upright players, please chime in with any Gnome head and/or cab experience. If you have to talk about Rumbles for upright , speak, I will consider the 40 (and only the 40) Thank you. Not interested in hearing about other rigs. I wont be purchasing on line. I want to settle my credit with the mentioned dealer.
Looking to trade a Mini Studio Boost for a Broughton HPF/LPF and some cash. Let’s make a deal. Comes with cute little white box.
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…doddang Fret-Sprout…
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I think the culprit was a used Sire V3 2nd Gen. it was barely noticeable, but obviously there…
However, this was, believe it or not, the first time I’ve ever had the chance to actually play, or even see, a Sire.
Outside of the Fret-Sprout and needing a setup & string change, it was the best sounding bass out of all those I played in my short visit. I played it active, but didn’t touch the EQ at all - sounded amazing.
The only thing I...
I visited a GC today….
Limited edition B7K Ultra V2 (with speaker sim/IR switch).
I have the original box (but not manual).
Pricing includes Conti USA shipping fedex insured only.
Let me know if any questions.
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trying stay light
looking for a NEW head that would be a good match for the Rumble 115
thoughts, experiences?
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Purchased from The Lowend and I have barely played it since then.
11.4lbs
Will throw in a set of late 70s J bass pickups and a 70’s Fender bass bridge(might sell separately but it won’t be cheap).
Will ship in generic Levy’s gig bag.
$2650 shipped obo
Ad blurb from The Lowend…
“I have not verified, but I believe this is a Roger Sadowsky Mod!
Bass has a nice neck…… no gloss
1978 Fender Jazz In Mocha
maple board with Pearl Blocks and binding
sadowsky Hum Cancel pickupd
sadowsky Preamp...
1978 Fender Jazz w/Sadowsky guts
There is a bass player in the city I live in who is the go-to guy for roackabilly, classic country, alt. country, bluegrass and singer-songwriter types. I know him a bit and notice he appears in band postings on Facebook for sometimes three gigs a week. There are one or two others that appear frequenlty too.
The same player also appears as the bassist at several of the local jams featuring the above genres too.
He can't possibly have time to rehearse with and learn all the songs those...
Do these people have ESP?
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Lakland 2008 55-01 5 string Made in Korea, Shipped,with Nordstrands bass liquidation alert!
Been working on a little side project doing a U2 tribute, so I’ve been listening to a lot of their songs and watching videos and trying to learn about him and his vibe. Here’s a sampling of what I’ve learned so far…
-On their last tour, The Edge brought 41 guitars, while Adam brought 15 basses. I am only bringing one, and I’m doing that under protest.
-Somehow or another, Adam can make every single bass he uses sound just like the Precision thru the SVT and DI he used on almost...
Adam Clayton deep dive—-what I’ve learned
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Reasonable weight for ceramic speakers at 58 lbs.
400w continuous
Beautiful Like new white creme colored
Harley Benton 5
Pro Enhanced line.
Model MP-5EB Creme
Plays and sounds way above its price point. Plays and feels and sounds great! gig worthy!
35”
19mm
22 frets
Ebony board
Blocks and binding
Beautiful off white
probably the best bargain on TB bar none.
Inverted P pickups like Sandberg
Zero fret
* Construction: PB-Style
* Ergonomically shaped alder body
* Matching headstock
* 6-Bolt Canadian Hard Rock Maple neck
* Macassar ebony fretboard...
Harley Benton Enhanced Pro 5 string Shipped Excellent
I do declare myself #1
Anyone else in? Please PM me for a number.
I don't want this to be a "gay-bashing" thread, just for likeminded LGBT folk to come and chat, discuss experiences etc.
I bought a new bias probe and have been testing for idle current and sorting the different types of tubes I have, keeping records. This much is easy enough. But today I tried to do some listening tests, and things aren't so certain.
Above all, I made a terribly disappointing discovery (but it's better to know the truth): I had been thinking that Sovtek 6550WE were much better - easily the best - out of the tubes I have. They are good - stable, clear, etc.
But when I was forming this...
Testing power tubes. Tell you a story...
This is my YouTube Channel.....I'll be doing bass reviews, discussing my experiences when I played bass for a living, and contemplating my navel. Enjoy
Redlands, CA – February 15, 2023 The V2 Acinonyx bass features 3 classic style single coil alnico 5 pickups utilizing our innovative push button pickup switching system. This system utilizes individual on/off switches for each pickup allowing any combination desired. The fourth switch is a series modifier which puts the middle pickup in series with either of the other pickups. Add in a .1mfd tone control(extra dark roll off) and the available tones are thus rooted firmly in the massive fat...
Nordstrand Audio introduces the V2 Acinonyx Short Scale Bass
At Christmas I got a pickup, a Nordstrand 51P4S. Yesterday I finally got a bass for it, a custom made bass. It came with a Seymour Duncan SCPB-3 Quarter Pound. I really like the sound, and now I'm debating if I should install the Nordstrand or just put it up for sale. What do you think?
Sometimes the obvious questions are overlooked. Why I was oblivious to the questions about string gauge I can't tell you. My basses pretty much came with 45-105 or 45-130 strings. I never paid much attention until now.
About a week ago I bought a Sandberg and only after reading the pamphlet that came with the bass did I realize that not only did it have stainless steel strings on it, but 40-128 gauge strings. In another thread I mentioned how similar in specs my Yamaha TRBX605 is to...
String gauge characteristics- Things I never thought to ask
Hi guys, I just got my new SVT in the mail and it has the same issue as the one in the latter half of this video.
It has a fairly loud constant buzz regardless of volume on the amp or if there is any input at all. The only way to stop it is by plugging my bass into the power amp in. I was curious if anyone here that owns this head has the same issue? Now I’m most likely going to be dealing with sending the amp back to zZounds for a replacement. It’s a...
Ampeg Heritage 50th Anniversary SVT issue
I'm a 53 year old dude.
Although I still play out weekly, I am coming to grips with the fact that Rock music seems basically dead and I am living in a post rock age. I love rock and roll, man!!
I played with a drummer not too long ago that declared "how much he hated playing rock music" I guess because he thought it was so simple.
Well, these events have pushed me back into the Beatles. I am a huge fan anyway but coupled with the fact that many younger musicians view them as...
All Things Must Beat. Share Anything Beatles!!
I just noticed that when I go to Sweetwater, the most expensive bass amps are still Class A/B and seem to be highly desired here on TB. High end tube amps followed by solid state amps such as an Aguilar DB751, GK 2001RB, Mesa Carbine, TC Blacksmith, SVT 3/4, GK Fusion etc. Only after those, do Class D heads come up.
Does anyone one still prefer the tone or some other aspect of a class A/B amp over a class D head?
Personally, I have 2 amps, one of each. A TC BH250 and a Hartke...
Anyone still prefer Class A/B amps over Class D?
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Buy on Reverb
https://reverb.com/item/66127919-relic-in-progress-modded-fender-american-original-60s-precision-bass?utm_source=rev-ios-app&utm_medium=ios-share&utm_campaign=listing&utm_content=66127919
Or buy it right here on Talkbass
$1600 PayPal (packed well...
American Original 60s P Bass - aged, modded, repaired
I purchased this bass brand new at the end of 2021 and barely played it. It sat in a closet in the case for most of the time I had it. The starry night finish is really pretty. Someone else needs to make use of this instead of it sitting idle.
Hardshell case included with all the original case candy.
Asking for 2500 shipped conus.
I have a jet pump attached to the well in a house I am restoring. We had a pipe joint burst during a cold snap a few weeks ago and I am struggling to get the well back online. In the past, I have primed jet pumps with a little water poured in the top, but this installation includes a big ball valve on the top and I’m not certain how to prime this pump. Can anyone offer any suggestions before I have to hire a well guy to come out?
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Hello, I'm currently learning bass guitar and I looking to focus on tehcnique. The local teachers I've gotten tutoring from have been ok, but they don't really focus on learning technique and proper posture and music reading.(and a lot of them tend to be guitar players) The current one I have made me learn A night in Tunisa, which was a little difficult for me, but learnable. Should I learn from a double bass teacher? And how do I look for the best teacher without wasting too much time? I...
Question Regarding Finding the Right Teacher and Learning Double Technique on Bass Guitar
I had a guitar at 12 yrs old,
All my best friends had a guitar.
To this day I do whatever it takes to separate myself from the crowd.
So I got a Kay BASS GUITAR for 35.00
Never looked back ☠️
I've realized that I don't have any power supplies to offer for the growing number of pedals that I'm now selling online. I need to change that.
My first instinct is to start with TrueTone and their 1Spot wall wart plus all the doodad accessories (especially the one that doubles the 9VDC to 18VDC for Genzler pedals). We used to sell a ton of 1Spots locally back in...
Power Supply Preferences?
I just poured through the silk end threads here and have been looking online, but didn't come across any flats that are long scale with light blue silk ends. Does anyone know if there are any out there, or am I chasing a unicorn? Or, more than likely, are there any that I overlooked? Cheers!
I am scaling back my life and possessions and need to reduce my instrument collection quite a bit. I have 3 basses I love and need to get rid of 2. I can’t decide which one to keep.
- Fender Elite Precision - has been a great and reliable bass. Plays well. Versatile.
- EBMM Stingray 3 band. Always wanted one. Finally got one. Love the tone and playability. Maybe not as versatile as the P-Bass but it kind of replaced it in my live use.
- Tony Franklin Fretless p-bass. I really...
Which bass to keep?
Mint condition Valenti Verrazzano received in Oct 2022. Really nice bass, just thinning the herd. $2950 obo.
-34 scale, Ash/Maple, 1.75in nut width, 9.8lbs
-Aguilar OB2 w/Aguilar 70’s single coils in the 70’s position. Volume, blend, tone, bass/treb w/active+passive
-19mm spacing, ebony ramp
-Hipshot Ultralite USA hardware & A bridge
-Gator Transit Bag & Valenti goodies
Would prefer a sale; only trades I'm looking for currently are: Second Sound Unisyn, Dubterannea, 34 scale fretted PJ or...
Valenti V21-J5
Hi all,
Slightly belated NBD. I ordered this off of Sweetwater when the Epiphone Jack Casady's were being put on sale a few weeks ago.
Bought it, and a Guild HSC, and its been more or less sitting unplayed since I bought it since I've been crushed with work and studio stuff and it was clear it'd need some work that I didn't have time for to get it where I needed to be for the groups that I'm playing with.
So far I've only really played this through my PJB combo with the stock strings,...
NBD: Epiphone Jack Casady
Thinking of selling this great Genz Benz 10t extension cab. It pairs beautifully with a shuttle 10t combo amp or is great on its own. At under 20 lbs, it’s easy on your back too!
The cab is a 1x10 rated at 200w / 8 ohms.
$300 plus actual shipping. Payment by Zelle or PayPal Friends & Family. Only trade would be for a 12t extension cab. Thanks!
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Genz Benz 10t extension cab
Up for sale is a great condition USA Kiloton which weighs only 7.8lbs according to my bathroom scale. Price includes shipping to Cont. US.
No dings in the neck or body, very little player wear at all. I wasn't able to capture any in pictures, just extremely faint scratches that happen to all guitars.
Frets are like new, action is really nice and the playability is excellent. Will come with EB Cobalt flats.
Also includes a white pickguard in addition to the black one that is on it...
G&L Kiloton USA CLF
Hey all have been thinking of trying DB, this one popped up for sale locally
and seller has no info about it other than “it is in great shape and works”.
I assume it’s a mass produced budget brand at the their asking price and wanted to know if any of you have an incline as to wether I should grab it or pass, not very good pics but I screen grabbed a couple. Can’t tell the scale, seller doesn’t know anything about it.
It also has what looks like a maybe bevel on the fingerboard? Thank in...
DB/Any info appreciated on this…
Strange one, I have a P Bass I put together and the body is a 2021 Am Pro II Fender. It develops a white powdery residue every night. I wipe it off and the next day….its back? None of the other dozen or so guitars in the exact same room (also mostly fenders) ever exhibit this phenomenon.
I understand the Am Pro II’s have a ‘thin undercoat’ finish…could this be some out gassing byproduct related ro that (Im running with the ball here) Something in the finish or undercoat coming up though?...
Powdery residue on finish
I'll take a better picture when I get home from work, didn't realize this one came out so blurry lol
F
or sale is a used but in great shape 2+2 set of black Gotoh tuning keys with a Hipshot Xtender key for the low E string. Comes with all mounting hardware. $100 shipped CONUS through PayPal or CashApp. No trades at the moment. Thanks!
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Look at what's making a comeback with a touch of Yamaha:
https://ampeg.com/rocket-bass/
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i've had shoulder pain for almost 2 decades now, which makes it hard for me to stand and play even the lightest basses. a few years ago, i got some recommendations but i can't find the thread or other threads with straps with alternative layouts. one was a strap that went over both shoulders, another is a sling, and so on. i didn't like having my bass on a stand as i played.
the other night, i played my mini P while standing for a few minutes - it's about 6 pounds. my shoulders still...
looking for a non-leather alternative strap
http://www.emgpickups.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=geezer
Says they're vintage style p/ups. Seems cool.
And the poles are showing! Gasp!
Hi all, a question related to using a mic (an AMT S25B from 2010, still going strong) with an on-stage rig based around an amp (in my case, Clarus SL with a double shot cabinet, at times replacing the cab with something larger).
I've used phantom supplies, since I bought the cheapest Clarus without phantom, but never a preamp. I'm having trouble identifying a consensus on folks/ favorite preamps to use with a mic for live settings (acousticish jazz in small-medium rooms mostly). I don't...
Mic/Pre-amp questions
I recently received this excellent condition Fodera Yin Yang Standard Series 1 in trade. It is amazing, fast, balanced, light. I added the modular Pope hi/low mid stacked pot ( original low mid pot included if you prefer that) I'd potentially be interested in trading it for a Sadowsky NYC Will Lee model or cash plus a bass. 8.2 lbs
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This a beautifully made instrument, but I certainly wonder how I played sixes decades ago when I was a much worse player than I am now? I have never been fond of the high C. I just have no use for it. That said, Music Man sure knows how to make a bass! This Bongo is very impressive!
Hi!
Spending money aimlessly on strings gets old…but I feel like I get different instrument when I use another type of string.
So, I’m looking for something that handles legato well, but can give some top end flair when digging in. For me, feel is more important than sound, but flats can’t cover everything. The obv choice is nickels? But I tried NYXLs (45-105), those were somehow deader than the heavy gauge labella’s I love…and the snap didn’t even snap. On the opposite side, pure blues...
Mellow strings with some snap
Hey Everyone!
Here's my beautiful PRS GG5, It's a 10-top flame maple (indicated by the 10 on the back of the headstock) with a maple fingerboard and a mahogany body. I don't think they even make this one anymore OR it's just really hard to find. The color is called Faded Whale Blue, which is a mix of blue and grey IMO and the flame really brings out the wood grain. Pretty psychedelic in stage lights, had plenty of people come up to get a closer look.
It has an 18v active/passive push-pull...
PRS Gary Grainger 5 - 10-Top! Faded Whale Blue
Many of you know that I am a big fan of rocker switches . . . I luuuve me some rocker switches. Only just now I discover they are not rocker switches. According to this link
Teisco Del Rey Basses | Vintage Guitar® magazine
they are “individual noiseless velvet touch on/off switches.” Oops on me!
Overkill? Language that is too hi-falutin'? Perhaps, but no more so than this
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I'm the original owner of this perfect QUILTER Bass Block 800. Poor health is forcing me to sell off some gear that I'll not be able to use. This amp is less than a year old and in "new condition", no stories, no excuses.
A perfect unit complete with Quilter carry bag. *Will ship in original box, with carry bag, strap and locking power cord....
QUILTER BASS BLOCK 800
I've always wanted to do this...
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Bass is in excellent playing condition with only the most minor blemishes.
1) Small lacquer rub at forearm playing position.
2) Slight finish crack by tuner (not in wood!)
3) Previous owner moved one strap button.
4) Missing Truss Rod Cover.
Otherwise in excellent shape with zero playing or electronic issues.
Bass can be fully inspected upon pickup. I am not shipping this bass. Please do not even ask. Cash only, picked up in my safe doorman lobby where you can park easily as well....
Epiphone Korina Flying V Bass with soft case. Local NYC Pickup Only.
In overall good condition. A few minor blemishes, mainly where the previous owner tried and gave up to drill a new strap button. Otherwise in the condition shown.
No case. Bass only.
All original, everything is fine. Neck, electronics, truss, tuners, bridge all work as they should.
Local pickup only. Riverdale section of NYC in the NW Bronx. Cash only. Don't want to deal with IRS 1099K BS.
If you have someone pick the bass up with cash I will give them a shipping box. But I just don't...
Ibanez RB850 Roadstar II.
I know not to use an instrument cable to connect a bass amp to a cab, but below what power threshold does it become sonically acceptable/safe? I have a pedal-sized amp that only pushes 35 watts into 8 Ohms. If I use a regular speaker cable to connect it to my cab, would it discombobulate the space-time continuum?
This bass is in amazing shape for being close to 40.
Ibanez RB630. All original. WIth OHSC which is in very good/excellent to mint condition.
No issues at all. New strings. PM for more pics.
$600 OBO cash pickup only in safe Riverdale section of the Bronx. Doorman building. I will meet you in the lobby or at the local Metro North train station. No trades, no deliveries, please don't bother asking. View attachment 4961848 View attachment 4961849 View attachment 4961850...
Time Machine Ibanez RB630 WIth OHSC
This is a mint condition, next to new Peavey passive four string neck through bass. It looks an awful lot like a Cirrus, doesn’t it? This bass looks new and includes a Peavey hard shell case. 34” scale. Weighs only 7.9 pounds. String-through body high mass bridge. It has just been set up for super low action with no buzzing. The pickup and control cavities have been professionally shielded and properly grounded to eliminate noise. It plays great and sounds fantastic. Controls are 2 volume...
PEAVEY GRIND BXP NECK THRU BASS 4 STRING MINT w/CASE
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Original Hard Case
All original
Excellent...
Fender Jazz Bass 1974 Vintage (All Original)
Gorgeous vintage sunburst USA Peavey bass. This is a boutique grade instrument for under $1000. The Peavey GV bass has a Millennium body with dual Cirrus active pickups and an 18 volt USA Cirrus 3 band EQ preamp. Although the GV bass came stock with a carbon fiber wrapped wood neck, the neck on this one has been replaced with a Peavey Millennium Plus Birdseye maple neck with matching headstock, smooth fret edges and superior fretwork. The GV and Millennium necks are both 35” scale and...
PEAVEY USA GV BASS/MILLENNIUM PLUS CIRRUS PICKUPS AND PREAMP 5 STRING
View attachment 4970922 Brand new factory sealed package as shown. Free shipping in USA. PM your email address and I will send a PayPal payment request.
I've still got a couple of the older/horizontal design of the Magellan MG-112T cabinets in stock, and Jeff Genzler mentioned to me the other day that I am welcome to advertise those at a discounted price to help find them a good home. He actually suggested I offer a special bundle with the MG-350 head, and I think I'll take that idea and run with it (Jeff didn't realize I had two of the cabs in stock).
So...
Genzler Amplification Special
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Does anyone have the tab for Govt Mule- Bad little doggie ? I’m looking for the little run that at about 1:15 in.. thanks !
Dave
Greetings low-enders. I am currently in my college's jazz band, and we are learning the entire "Kind of Blue" album by Miles Davis. I have been struggling mightily to find interesting ways to solo over the songs, 3 of which (So What, Freddie Freeloader, and All Blues) have very simple chord progressions. When I solo over those 3 tunes, it just sounds dull and lifeless.
Over the more harmonically complex tunes of "Blue In Green" and "Flamenco Sketches," it is a bit easier to sound jazzy, but...
Jazz Improv. Books?
"Ugh"...as per the title...
My 2003 Sierra 2500HD Duramax recently developed a fuel leak.
Got 'er up on a shop's hoist a couple of days ago. Before that, the mechanic thought he'd be looking at a leaking fuel cooler, as he'd just had an '05 Duramax in with that issue, and is seeing quite a few Duramaxes the same age as mine (plus/minus a couple of years) with leaking fuel coolers.
But that's not the case with my truck...it's the fuel lines themselves. And in talking with the shop today,...
Ugh, I Have A $2400 Vehicle Repair Bill Coming My Way -_-
Curious for any input comparing these two amps, the Mesa M6 Carbine and Subway 800+. Both are for sale roughly the same price. I am wanting a solid state Mesa for my collection. Leaning towards the M6 because it is no longer in production but the 800+ seems like the better purchase. Which one would you get?
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Went to see this bass today. But after inspection I walked away.
I had some doubts over its authenticity so would welcome some thoughts on what everyone else thinks here.
It was owned by a guy who was known in his day to build up guitars. He also had a jazz of the same period but had been badly refinished (pictures next to each other).
This P bass body did have...
P Bass Original or Partsacaster?
I have a PJ Bass and I was interested in installing a stereo jack so that I can separate the output from each pickup for bi-amping. I already have two CTS push-pull pots installed which I'm keen to make use of, can anyone tell me whether the wiring scheme in the diagram work? I've omitted some grounding for the bridge/cavity etc. The idea was to have a volume knob for each pickup, plus an additional tone knob for the precision pickup. One of the P/P switches would act as a high cut for the...
Wiring a PJ Bass for Bi-Amping
Received my long awaited (not really, 4 month lead time) bass from Tom Clement! I had him build me a four a few months back and I was so impressed with the quality & craftsmanship that I told him that if he ever came across enough wood for a Pale Moon Ebony top I would be interested in a 6 string Fretless.
What I didn’t expect was for him to email me a few days later to tell me had been at the lumber yard and stumbled upon this:
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I went with a walnut body,...
NFBD - Fretless Content
Bass Guitar Homemade - musical instruments - by owner - sale
it makes me think a lot, so it at least succeeds as art in some way
I’m a bit in a dilemma. Not a big one, but still…
As a very secondary bass, I’ve acquired a Squier Affinity PJ, 5 years ago. Second hand (ex-store rental), strung with flatwounds. It’s light. The fretboard is actually rosewood (and a nice one too), the inlays are shiny pearl dots, neck is straight (never needs adjustments), frets are all right, action, intonation, nothing bad to declare. OK, I barely take it out of home and I bought it specifically to have a bass with flatwounds on it (not...
Should I modify my Squier or upgrade to another bass?
Someone is selling this on Facebook marketplace. It's a good deal, if it's real.
Take a look:
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A couple things seem off. I don't know of any USA Fender basses that have a truss adjustment at the headstock. And those tuners don't look like USA models either. Any insight on this? The finish looks to be matte, so maybe this is a line I'm not as familiar with...
Thanks a lot!
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Some of you may remember me building an acoustic/electric bass several years back as a proof of concept build. I made a fiberglass bowl, using my Ovation acoustic guitar as the form. That will now come to fruition. I'll be using a shallow body Ovation body as the form this time. Most of the other parts are shown - maple neck, 1/8" plywood top, Lace pickup, Ovation style headstock, 30" scale. I've got the top clamped flat as I didn't want it to warp with...
Winter Build Off 2023 - Acoustic/Electric Short Scale 5 String
Hi,
I started to look through the manuals of the most common multi-effects units to see if they allow me to edit patches and rearrange them according to today's setlist by using a computer interface - either via usb cable or bluetooth (preferred).
That way I do not have to handle the 2-3 knobs whose function is changing depending on a great many contextual variables, but can use a nice interface on a big screen to load my set ready for the gig and then just stomp patches up (and down) at...
Multi-effect unit, but controlled by ipad/computer
Up for sale is my Lakland USA Hollowbody Deluxe # 90 of 96. I'm not sure of the build date, but I bought it from a very respected TalkBass member in early 2008. This one has a couple of uncommon factory upgrades, including a 1.5" nut width (the standard was 1.6") and MOP blocks - I also had a set of Fred Hammon's Dark Star pickups installed almost immediately as I believe they suited the character of the instrument much better than the stock Bartolinis (opinion seems to be divided on Dark...
Lakland USA Hollowbody Deluxe
I just got a Sterling Ray34CA fretless, and the first few notes on the E string aren't registering where they should be (it's a lined fretless fingerboard).
F registers in tune only halfway to the fretline for F. Similar for F#, but moving up the neck it gets better.
I'm wondering if I should file out the E string slot in the nut, maybe the string is just too far off the fingerboard?
I'm a newb here, but enthusiastic. I'm a late starter on fretless ..
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Thanks...
Fretless Bass, Setup Issue?
I'm curious, for those who assemble their own basses from Warmoth components, why did you choose Warmoth over buying an assembled bass from a known brand?
Welp... not the news we want to kick off the 2021 thread with, but here it goes...
Australian GP likely to be postponed due to COVID
Playing fretless well requires good technique and hand position. I also find that good intonation is hardest to achieve when switching positions.
A six string bass allows you to play more notes in one position.
Ergo - six string fretless is easier than four string as you can maintain good intonation across the extra strings without moving positions.
Yes?
A few friends and I try and gather once a year or so to drink tea, eat biscuits and play basses.
We convened at my studio on Monday with this years offerings. No theme this time. We’ve done 70s Ps before which is something we maybe planning again but along the ‘all of Leo’s’ next time. pictures are courtesy and ©️ of Michael Bailey (WaterofTyne)
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Newcastle Mini Bass Bash 2023
I can't explain differently my relationship with effects.
As a lot of us, i've been caught by effect pedals since my first Boss distortion pedal back in 1992 when i was a guitar player.
Along the years, i've had different phases, switching from pedals, multi-effect units, pedals, etc and selling all stuff each turn.
Then i switched to bass. And the cycle re-started: pedals, multi-effect pedals, DiY pedalboard, nothing, one pedal, DIY pedalboard, multi-effect unit, nothing, etc .......
Schizophrenic relationship with effects...
Three years ago, I retired from my money-making career. I decided that I would learn to play the double bass "properly," meaning lessons, the bow, and sightreading.
In my first lesson, I stated my objective: To use the bow without embarrassing myself.
At this point, I think I've reached that objective, and more (I could not have known what's involved in my simple short objective). I've played in two amateur orchestras. A bassist with years of professional orchestral experience has told...
Continue with lessons?
Can’t make this stuff up… UPS man showed up just now to deliver my new Ampeg Heritage 50th Anniversary SVT 300 watt tube amp. However he steps out of the truck carrying the amp, no box, power cord wrapped around his neck, and says “it was still in the bubble wrap, the box got messed up tho”. I took hold of it and felt the wood busted on the side. I should have taken a picture of him but I just told him to take it back. Unbelievable!
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I just started with a new band that plans to book in mostly legions and dance bars. Some of the songs will definitely keep them dancing but others seem like they will kill any dance flow. Piano Man, Anthony's Song, Smoke from a Distant Fire, Your Song, Rosanna, Saturday in the Park etc. are ok songs to listen to on the radio but for a dance band? I'm having second thoughts already about the direction of this band. Your input is appreciated.
Hi all.
i am about to refinish an alder body using spray cans.
i have done this before on an ash body and it came out fantastic. On that i used grain filler, sanding sealer, primer, LPB metallic, and then clear coat.
On an alder body i know i won't have to use grain filler. This is a brand new unfinished body. will i need a few coats of sanding sealer or can i go primer directly to wood, then paint, then clear.
the final finish will be solid jet black under a few coats of clear....
sanding sealer on alder before primer for a solid colour finish?
Up for grabs is one beast of a cab. If you're looking at this I'm sure you already know what it is so I'll spare you the long description of how great these cabs sound. Just do a search here on talkbass and you'll find plenty of information about how well these things perform. I honestly don't want to get rid of it but I need to free up some space and have a few other cabs that get more use these days. It's in what I would say an 8/10 condition. The previous owners obviously took great care...
Very Nice Bergantino HT322
I recently found a couple Avatar cabinets that sound fantastic - a B212 (4ohm) and a SB126 (8ohm). I want to run them stacked, parallel with one head.
I know what you're thinking. "Mismatched impedances bad! 2.67 ohm load will blow up your head!"
But hear me out:
2ohm (edit: AND 2.67 ohm) stable heads are a thing, so that's covered.
According to math, the 4 ohm B212 cabinet will receive 2/3rds of the amp's output and the 8 ohm SB126 will receive 1/3rd. But that's perfect, because the...
Intentionally pairing 8 and 4 ohm cabinets
1 If I buy a 4 string Tobias Toby Pro-4, can I add another tuner, change the nut and the bridge to convert it to a 5 string? I have looked for a Pro-5 for years and never see one. 4 strings pop up all of the time.
2 Are the pickups just a solid bar or 4 separate pickups?
I have primarily been a guitar player for 30 years, and I always considered any guitar over 8 lbs to be heavy. I’ve been playing more bass lately and have two jazz basses. The first is 10 lbs 1 oz, and the second is 9 lbs 11 oz.
What do you guys consider too heavy for a bass?
Hey Everyone,
I was recently going through an old double bass forum discussing the use of C extensions in jazz. It was actually started by Geoff Chambers, of Discover Double Bass; and I thought it would be fun to compile a list of great jazz players who've made a nice use with a C extension.
Post your favorite line down below or the link to a YouTube video!
Sidenote: My personal favorite use of a C extension in jazz at the moment is Ron Carter's line on "My Funny Valentine" from...
Favorite Jazz lines that use a C Extension?
Looks interesting!
Super Pre | Bergantino Audio Systems
Could be right up my alley...
Thoughts?
Yamaha TRBX605FM Bass Guitar - Natural Satin
I have been researching and listening while I sold off unused stuff. There are 3-4 basses that had/have my attention. The Yamaha was the one that covered the most ground. Passive/active. Humbuckers. The various demos sounded great. All of the various pickup combos and pre settings sounded great. Should be back in stock in a few weeks.
Next decision...
TRBX605 on Order...
After selling my full Ampeg Preamp/Crown Power Amp setup last year(thinking to downsize) I’ve come to the conclusion
I’m an Ampeg Tube guy, not a Class D guy.I’ve had and sold The Mesa WD 800,The Berg Forte and now have a Mesa TT 800.I have multiple speaker setups from 2 single 15” cabs to a single 2 x 15 cab. I Play Southern Rock and I love the Ampeg ultra low/hi with the mids flat. I’m missing something with the Class D.So many people I know have had issues with their Ampeg heads....
I Think I’m Done With Class D Bass Heads
Years ago, I bought some used TI Jazz flats from a TBer,
installed them on my Coronado II, and couldn’t wait to get them off.
So they sat for years collecting dust.
Low tension didn’t work for me on my short scale at that time,
but I recently put them on my P and have completely changed my mind.
I’m very impressed with them now, but I’m too cheap for them,
especially since there are others I like as well at half the price.
But I won’t be bashing TI anymore, so Thomastik-Infeld,
can you...
I own Thomastik-Infeld an apology
Hi,
I would like to learn more about this Westfield Bass Guitar. Only other information is Made In Korea sticker on a headstock.View attachment 4968958
I just got a Sandberg Basic Ken Taylor bass and in the little brochure it says "Your Sandberg bass was strung with Sandberg Stainless Steel Strings".
I bought this bass pretty much because of the sound and I don't want to change anything. Everything is perfect out of the box. So at some point I'd want some strings in my bin for that time. The problem is that I haven't found anyone in the US who sells these Sandberg strings. But it wouldn't be the first time Google has let me down.
Can...
Where in the US can I buy Sandberg SS strings????
Walnut body & neck
Satin/matte nitrocellulose laquer finish
1.6" nut and C profile
35" scale
West African Ebony fretboard
Luminay side markers
Thunderbucker Ranch 66S pickup
Hipshot bridge & tuners
Brass nut
Metal pickguard
Excellent playing condition, cosmetically it only has some honest play wear & tear.
This was a custom order Thunderclapper that Sacha Dunable built in 2015. I had him etch the chrome hardware for the aged/distressed look. He also nearly died a few times fabricating the...
Dunable Thunderclapper 2015
Let's discuss some spectacular failures offered by manufacturers over the years.
It's my intent to have some grins and funny anecdotes here, not to start a brand bashing or gripe thread. Just some fairly universally accepted bad ideas (in hindsight) that somehow made it to production.
I'll throw my example out there as a for instance:
Don't know the model, but Ampeg put out this monster of a box with like 4 different sized drivers, in a w-bin looking design, and likely fully shared...
What were they thinking?
Hi all. I've been checking out the G&L L2000's and L2500 basses and I'm really impressed. I've found a nice example of a used L2000 but I was wondering if anyone here would have any ideas on the age of the bass? It has a book-matched flamed maple body in a translucent cherry burst finish and a birdseye maple neck and fingerboard. I can't see the serial number on the neck plate unfortunately.
I've attached some pictures for reference. This is the only bass I can find online with that spec so...
Anyone know any info on this G&L L2000 bass?
Sitting here watching a good friend's great band play, came to this painful realization:
You are connecting with your audience and thus are a "success" if the table of drunk girl co-workers who have been IGNORING YOU ALL NIGHT suddenly know and sing along to the chorus of one of your songs.
Edit: then again maybe all is not lost. These same young ladies, well one at least, also sang along with an unusual arrangement of a song by a very successful British band whose heyday was some 3+...
Sad reality
Another installment of "Do you own [INSERT ALBUM]".
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Released in 1984 in the midst of the Cold War, Springsteen's seventh studio album is generally accepted as the 18th best selling album of all time. The patriots and politicos instantly latched onto the album's title track...apparently, the irony was lost on them.
I've never owned it. I like some of Bruce's work but aside from Glory Days, I could pass on most of the tracks on Born in the U.S.A. I heard the...
Do you own Bruce Springsteen - Born in the U.S.A?
This is really a tough decision to make. This is by far the most amazing amp I have ever owned. It is no wonder why a lot of processional uses EBS 802 Amp. It also received the best head of the year in 2020 NAMM show. This is amp is entirely made in Sweden, it is built like a tank. What I love about this amp is how clean it sounds; it is extremely versatile and super quiet. If you are a professional bass player or you want to own the best amp here is the opportunity to own the most amazing...
EBS 802 High Dynamics Linear Bass Amplifier (Like New)
I decided I want to make my own custom length power cables. I have a little bit of experience soldering and can wire up a bass, but man these have me ripping my hair out.
I'm using Voodoo Labs cables, cutting off the ends and putting on RCA connectors for my cioks.
I can get the cables to work but every time I make one, if the cable gets moved at the power supply end, it cuts out. I managed to make 5 that work fine but I've had to redo them multiple times until the problem is fixed....
Soldering my own power cables. What am I doing wrong?
I remember really loving their strings, especially the sr2000.
Are they still a reliable company to buy strings from? I recall they had problems and shutting down or something like that...
Any info?
Will Ferrell GM was amusing and Bud Light On Hold commercial was cute. Otherwise a big letdown for me.
Who the hell would market their chips product based on a meth lab premise!!! . Some serious stupid out there.
So I was driving home from work, had a new (to me) Squier CV 60’s P Bass with me in the car.. Got it the day prior and after playing it last night, admittedly I wasn’t a fan.. felt like it was an off batch.
So I passed a pawn shop on my way home (pass it every day actually) but today I decided to call and ask if they had any basses.. why not.. A nice guy answered, and rather than a simple yes or no, he ran through what they had. Very cool.. He rattled off three or four that were...
My little Pawn Shop Score!
OK, I am not highly proficient in music theory, so let’s start there.
I am reviewing/learning a chart for a small B3-driven combo I will be playing with… Brown Sugar by Freddie Roach. The sheet that I was given seem to have a key signature of Eb… e.g. the score has three flats. But the accompanying chords suggest the I is C, the IV is F, V is G, etc. Also, my ear is having trouble focusing on the correct notes, which are strewn with accidentals that, if I am reading them right, just don’t...
Confused - apparent key sig and chords
Up for sale is the Black Bridge of a Spector USA made 5 string NS-5XL bass. The Bridge is 19 mm Wide5 spacing. I do not have the mounting screws for the bridge. The bridge may show a negligible scratch or nick (see pictures) The bridge new would go for $220+shipping and tax from a Spector dealer, get it here for $165 shipped. This part is all original and hard to find. PayPal, shipped insured within CONUS.
This might be a very stupid question and I beg you all pardon if it is.
When manufacturers specify string spacing for their pickups, is it the string spacing at the bridge that they’re using? For example, if I have a bass that has a 19 mm string spacing at the bridge, am I looking for a 19 mm spacing pickup (even though the string spacing is obviously narrower under the pickup than at the bridge)?
Parameters here are a passive P-bass direct into new Fender Rumble 100, sitting a few inches off the floor on angled an angled stand. Bass volume is maxed. Gain and volume both at 9 o'clock (i.e. only a quarter turned up), everything thing else is at noon. This happens with or without "vintage" button depressed.
On certain notes, mainly the D-string B-C-C#-D I am getting this weird distorted overtone coming from the amp. Its hard to describe, but its a humming/boomy/"vrrmmmmmmm"...
Rumble 100 distorting/overtones on certain higher notes
I have an issue with one of my basses (Fender Japan Heritage 60's P bass). It will make a considerable buzz noise when going through an XLR. It's drastically reduced by turning down the treble on the amp or the tone on the bass. I've tried different cables and the issue appears both when using the XLR from my amp (Ampeg PF 350) and when using a stompbox with XLR out. The noise isn't picked up on recordings (recording through a Behringer UMC202HD) but I fear it could be a problem in a live...
P bass noise - XLR only
I've crossed a number of pedals in the past that had a reputation of sweetening the sound, even if not used for their intended purposes.
Example:
Many a player uses the Effectrode LA-1A compressor pedal not for compressor duties, but to give their tone that certain je-ne-sais-croix that it adds.
Another:
Lower gain overdrive pedals that are used at minimal settings, where they do not overdrive per se, but rather .... you guessed it, adding that certain bit.
Then there are pedals that...
Let's make a list: Magic tone sweetener pedals.
SBL has come back with a great follow up of the Marcus Miller interview. Guy Pratt is always fun.
Every once in a while there is a thread about people not being happy in their bands or projects. Why not make a group therapy of it? If you are looking for advice or just want to blow off some steam, this thread is for you!
I recently joined an original band that turns out to be all over the place.
First impression was pretty good, though. A few solid songs, good musicians, good practice gear (in ears, big screen to work on). But just a few sessions in, the singer/2nd guitar player started...
Rant about your band
I'm hoping people who know much more than I about bass equipment/parts can help me out, but there are some peripheral issues, so it will be a long post. If you're not into (well-paragraphed) long posts ...
A few years ago, a (then) good friend of mine had decided to it was time to let go of his '79 P-Bass. Unfortunately, there's even a little back-story to this; a few years before, he had told me he didn't play the P because he preferred Jazz basses. I had a Squier Jazz I never played so, I...
Anger, Confusion, and Indecision
Hey folks, the flatwounds in the photos came with the 2005 EBMM Sterling (US made instrument) I bought yesterday.
I do not want to start the cleaning job before I identify these flatwounds because I think I like the feel and the tone. I did search for flatwounds with blue wrappings, but there were many conflicting answers.
**Please help me identify these flatwounds!
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Thanks so much!
I'm 60, been playing out since I was 16. Club dates for 20 years in NYC region. Cover bands in nightclubs, Local TV work backing original artists, and so on. Always knew the rules. Know the stuff, come on time, be professional, punctual, and play the parts well, and you get to come back and do it again. For money.
I recently got hired as a permanent member, by a cover act that has more equipment, production than I've seen in any bar, casino, or mid size venue. They use In Ears exclusively....
Is it the end of Amps and cabs? In Ears required for gigs now.....
2018 Stingray Special 5H in Burnt Apple, roasted maple neck. Finish is overall in excellent condition except for the string scuff/scratch behind the B string. Light scuff marks on pick guard. 9.7 pound using the bathroom scale method. $1,500 USD plus $150 towards insured ground shipping within continental U.S. (unless actual shipping is less than $150, then actual shipping) Selling because I wanted this in an HH configuration, found it, and don't need two nearly identical basses.
No...
2018 Stingray Special 5H (Reduced Price)
I just received my first Martin Keith Bass. It is a 32" scale semi-Hollow body with both piezo and magnetic pickups. I know there are more TB'ers with Martin Keith basses, because I've seen them from time to time. I would love to see the pictures and specs posted in one place and also encourage some sound clips if you have them! Martin is making Hollow body, Semi-hollow body, and solid body basses (and nice acoustic guitars as well). I will post some sound clips in a week or so! Here is my...
Show us your Martin Keith Basses
The ancient Romans were master cementers. They made all those miles of aquaducts and monuments and buildings out of cement. But their recipe for cement was lost when ancient Rome fell.
Our cement today is very weak by comparison. We add little rocks to it to make it stronger, and we call that mixture concrete. That's still not strong enough though, so they reinforce concrete with iron or steel rods or mesh to give it more strength. That introduces another problem. Since concrete is porous,...
A 1700-yr old mystery possibly solved!
If you could have any bass in the world, even a custom, what would you choose?
I’ll go first:
Black Korina jazz bass, with a clear coat
Wenge neck with ebony fretboard, mother of pearl inlays
Rosewood pickguard and control plate, with ebony knobs
DiMarzio model J’s, all black
With all black hardware
god, I’d be so cool with this bass. Someday…
The following strings are used and in excellent condition.
Gamut Pistoy D .102. $75.00
Gamut Pistoy G. .078. $50.00
Prices include shipping CONUS, deals on multiples. PayPal. John
Don't know why one of these doesn't yet exist for the much loved Growler bass. So I'm starting a club today.
The Tobias Growler of the mid/late 90's has to be one of the must under rated basses of all time. Though it is a bit, well, quirky it is also one of the must fun and versatile basses ever made. With its two dual coils inside one casing and separate preamp for each set of coils it is certainly capable of a wide variety of tones. Throw in the dual dip switches for mid presence and...
Official Tobias Growler club
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I'll bet you $5 that you can't guess my favorite color.
Hi TBers,
Having read a bit on the Phil Jones smaller combos its seems they might not compete with a drummer or an electric band but i am wondering if they are ok for folk.
I play with two outfits one is accordion, acoustic guitar, two vocals, mandolin and the other is 3 acoustic guitars, 6 vocals, accordion, violin. Both crews are fully acoustic apart from myself on bass.
I am looking at the BG 110 cub II and the BG 75 double 4. Whats your views on whether these will work in the...
Should I buy a Phil Jones Combo for Folk
The stock strings that came fitted to my Sterling SUB Ray 5 are a 45-125 set, I understand that they are Ernie Ball strings but I don’t remember reading anywhere that specifically confirms this though?
The Ernie Ball ‘Slinky’ 5 string sets are 45-130 and the ‘Super Slinky’ set is 40-125, ie 5 thou off each string thickness. I don’t know why they decided to use a .125 ‘B’ string on the SUB Ray 5?
Anyway, the bass is due for its first string change and I have a set of both the Slinky and...
Sterling SUB Ray 5 string decision?
Our PA is RCF HD32a's with one RCF 8003as sub. The amp is the Markbass CMD112P. If this amp is used as a monitor on stage, will it cause frequency cancellations due phase/delay issues with the PA? I frequently hear about issues with multiple subs but never with a backline bass amp.
Thank you, Scott
I'd mentioned this in another forum and am not trying to cross post, however, this particular discusssion is really more about the band than a gig or an amusing anecdote. Long story short, we submitted a video to the 2023 Dead Covers project on Tuesday, went on the leaderboard Wednesday (still on it), and were featured on the Dead.net homepage on Sunday. Heady stuff! (pun intended). We also got the second slot on the official 2023 playlist. As you can imagine, it's driven more traffic to our...
Brief thoughts on our first 1000+ view YouTube video
Im gonna put this here, in hopes that it is helpful to someone along the way, ordering a custom bass. There's been a theme I've seen more and more recently about problems with delivery of custom orders, and they seem to follow a trend.
Essentially: Pay the deposit, no more, (and of course) no less. Typically this will be between 1/3 and 1/2 of the total price, due at the time of order to get your order solidified. The remainder due upon completion and imminent shipment of the bass. This...
Why you shouldn't pay in full upfront for a custom build
What,and under what circumstances, was the highest compliment you were paid as a bass player?
Please check this reverb sale for additional pictures of the bass, case, and a diagram of the electronics. This bass does not bear the Dolan logo, but I recognize his work and build quality. (I own another Dolan bass and have owned others. Mr. Dolan also did some repair work for me when he used to have his shop in Santa Rosa.)
As far as I can tell, it's an ash body with purpleheart...
Michael Dolan Custom 5 With Piezos and HSC
I love this bass, but it's just not getting played. OTOH, Not in a huge hurry to sell, either.
Here are the specs:
Mahogany body with Exhibition Maple top + Matching headstock in a cherry sunburst finish, Quartersawn maple neck, Pau ferro fingerboard, Diamondwood nut.
35" Scale, 10.2 lbs, Nut width, 2 1/4", 18mm spacing at bridge. Bartolini pickups + electronics w/ 3- band EQ and passive mode.
The previous owner had back issues and to remedy this, installed LOXX strap locks on...
Roscoe SKB3006 Exhibition Maple Top
Anybody know what cleaner would be safe to use and actually work? I’ve tried household cleaners but no luck there. It’s on the side of the cab and not a huge deal, just kind of annoying and not really the relic look I’m going for… I bought it new and have no idea what this stain is from or when it happened!
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I've been writing set lists for the blues band I'm in, after the band leader passively/aggressively stopped calling songs in response to the lead guitar player calling him out for playing songs, requests, that we don't know. So far the set lists have been hit or miss...not perfect. Sometimes they work...sometimes they don't. It's hard to know ahead of time what songs need to be played when, and the BL has also been skipping songs, or adding in requests. And that's okay. So, for the gig...
Set List, Show, or just 'Wing it?"
We all have the story of Basses we should not have traded, or sold, but which one do you miss the most? I let a 1974 White with Black binding and hardware, Rickenbacker 4001 get away. Stupid.
Seriously! All you can do is pick your freakin color or get an all rosewood neck!?
"OOoOOooO, I GoT To PIcK My PiCKuPs!"
DUDE for 2000$ you get to choose among 3 pickups.
NO bridge choice, NO tuner choice, NO fret choice, NO inlay choice.
It's basically just a 800$ fee for letting you pick a color. AND YOU CANT EVEN GET A PAINTED HEADSTOCK!
No contour choices, no body choices beyond modern P or Jazz.
It's so frustrating that they call it a mod. It's not a mod, it's not "to your...
What is even THE POINT of the Fender mod shop?!
Hi,
I just bought a Fender Bassman 135 that according to the s/n is from 1978. The weird thing is that it doesn't have the standby switch. It also have three fuses wheras most I've seen only have one. Is this a special edition or is it most likely modded?
Hope someone have seen this before and can help me to understand.
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Hello, I was just wanting to start a discussion on how you guys dial in your ideal metal bass tone in your amplifiers, what is your EQ settings?
I was trying to find answers on YouTube but it's all amp sims, and I am getting bored of being told "just download this amp plugin for-" and so on as if we all have their exact gear
I been looking to get that metal clank on my amp, just for practice. I can get some decent tones out of my amp ans garage band, but I just have my mids and treble...
Dialing the perfect metal bass tone on an amplifier
While doing the Preamp version of this thread, I dodged a bullet with compressors, I got away with testing the MXR and Keeley and then completely falling in love with the Cali76. With the dirt pedal of my choice - not so much.
I can sense another lengthy journey heading my way.
My pedalboard is more or less complete and I have every bit filled with what I deem 'best in slot' for my personal...
My Dirt Bender - Another Jounal
Squier Affinity Strat in excellent condition. Nice action, clean electronics, trem is blocked but can be easily reversed. I really have enjoyed this guitar but it has become redundant. No case. $175
Shipping $50 CONUS.
I would gladly trade for a fretless, preferably P bass.
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I put a Dave Starr 60's standard stack knob harness in it but the original is included. Clean, no issues, just don't play it that much as I am more of a P-bass player and already have a couple of other J basses that I prefer. Weighs a hair under 8 lbs. 13 oz. Plays and balances well, had a setup fret level and everything last summer. I have been unable to decipher the SN so don't know exactly what year it is but it hasn't been played very much. I believe I am...
Suhr Classic J Antique Black light relic
Nice set of Vintage Humbucking Bartolini Jazz pickups. Paypal Friends and family $125 shipped. My understanding is that Bartolini doesn't have records that go back this far. I was told that these were from when Bill Bartolini wrote things down in notebooks. They sound great. I had the bridge installed on a Spector.
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Bartolini J's
In layman's terms please. I just had my old one die and I can't really tell the difference now that I don't have one. Did I really need it to begin with? I have 2 active and 1 passive bass that I play regularly. I remember being convinced that I needed one 20+ years ago when I was playing gigs and recording.
What’s your Favorite speaker size and Why?
I found 12” speakers in late 90’s and never went back except when I couldn’t bring my own,and had to use what was there.
Of course to get there I owned and gigged w/1x18, 1x15, 2x15 8x8, 2x10, 4x10 (x2)
8x10,1x12,2x12,4x12.
Or use them as stack with different combinations.
And Having to do bunch of gigs with other bassist and bassists in duo,trio situation or more,sometimes with drummers or w/o drummers but that’s a whole another thread…….
Joe Dart bass. 2300.00 Shipped. I will install the stock knob before shipping. Accept PayPal F&F
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I just got a random email about participating in some tour this year. I've been working hard with my personal brand, and decided that I wouldn't mind "auditioning" to provide artist support.
Then... they sent the details, and my "this is going to cost me a small fortune" detector went off.
Let's discuss the hidden gotcha's from their website to help the next up and coming musician.
The Extreme Tour
From their FAQ - I underlined the key things...
Touring for "exposure"
This video illustrates something that has been on my mind lately. Smooth Jazz is often dismissed as formulaic are simply background music, but the same can be sound about acoustic Jazz or Classical, which are often employed for atmosphere at swank events. I am not saying a fair amount of Smooth Jazz is not lightweight, what I am saying is that all music should be listened to seriously before making any judgement.
I was familiair with the small Phil Jones Double Four BG75 combo, but I didn't know they also made this tiny Nanobass X4. I was looking for a good quality small practice combo with decent sound quality and bluetooth, so I just had to try one. These tiny combos aren't cheap, but they don't sound or feel cheap either.
The Nanobass looks gorgeous, especially in red or white Tolex. Build quality is excellent. Like the Double Four, this Nanobass unit feels solid, sturdy and well made. It has a...
Phil Jones Nanobass X4 combo
I'm fixing up a second hand PJ bass and got a question about action height. The height at the bridge seems pretty high to me. I measured about 13mm at the E string with the saddle pretty much as low as it gets. I can't get the J pickup anywhere close to the strings and the P pickups are sticking out a lot from the body. Is this normal (my 6 string has a height of 8mm at the bridge)? Here a couple of photos.
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I'm looking to get a...
high action and bridge replacement
Letting go of a couple of pedals and one active DI box. Prices are all Shipped and OBO.
Agro - 120
Sansamp BD DI V1 - 150 (Battery door missing)
Telefunken 200
Again, Open to cash offers on all. No trades, try to recoup funds after a bass purchase.
Through some rather unforeseen circumstances, I've come into possession of this insanely amazing mic. Not being a sound engineer of any kind, I really have no business owning such a thing. As such, I'm looking to sell it. It's hardly been used and is in like new condition. I plugged it in once to confirm it works, it does. It's now resting in its box and there it shall stay until it sells.
I'm pricing it at $2000. Looks like these go a little north of that on reverb. Not seeking trades....
Neumann TLM67
Through some rather unforeseen circumstances, I've come into possession of this insanely amazing mic. Not being a sound engineer of any kind, I really have no business owning such a thing. As such, I'm looking to sell it. It's hardly been used and is in like new condition. I plugged it in once to confirm it works, it does. It's now resting in its box and there it shall stay until it sells.
I'm pricing it at $2000. Looks like these go a little north of that on reverb. Not seeking trades....
Neumann TLM67 2k OBO
I just discovered the new SLB300 silent bass on Yamaha.com. It isn’t on yamaha.ca yet. You can now blend in one of 3 different “mic” sounds with the pickup. I’m not sure if this model is available yet. Has anyone more information?
I currently own several "mid" level basses including a couple Schecter Diamond series, G&L tribute series, etc. I have owned several US made basses in the past including a Fender American Jazz that I now regret selling.
Now that I am playing out again, I am looking at buying a higher quality bass but looking at what is available out there, my head is just spinning with all these options.
My requirements are a P/J pup configuration and a Jazz (1.50ish nut) neck.
As for style, I tend to like...
Higher End "Copy" Basses, Are They Any Better??
I've always been interested in playing this type of music. We had a rehearsal today and recorded a little sample. I can tell it will take a little while before this is 'tight'.
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Seller says it’s all original but the neck has been refretted & finished.
I believe it’s 73/74, but I’m specifically wanting to buy a 1973.
So if anyone can help to shed some light on its manufacturing date, please do!
Or if you...
HELP THIS DATE this Fender JAZZ BASS
Just curious how much people buy from local shops, to be clear not guitar center but small business in your area? I have been making an effort to do it more, I buy from them about 25% of the time. This would include any music related gear.
Mods can move this if it is in the wrong place.
I have profound hearing loss, have hearing aids and they do help for human voice frequencies. I bought these to see if their neutral design would be better than my existing, bass driven monitors.
They are too large for my corner office desk and I do not hear the bass like my wife does. She doesn't have a problem with them but doesn't appreciate the volume I need to work with them.
So, I am passing on the great price I paid for them because...
Can't Use My "As New JBL 305P MkII Monitors"...
This is quite interesting. It's guitar, but I'd assume the same applies to bass amps, no?
I've got a big life event coming up, so decided to finally treat myself to a nice jazz bass of some kind. Have a fairly big budget, and in no rush.
To make things tricky though, I'm a lefty, and also based in the UK, so my choices are a lot more restrictive, and chances of trying before buying are slim.
So looking for a few opinions on the following that I've been considering:
Fender American Pro II
Fender American Vintage II 1966
Sandberg Califorina II TT4
Of these, I really have no...
Jazz bass advice/recommendations
Looking for opinions here. I am intrigued by the new Genzler Magellan Preamp/DI. The thing is: I have a Q/Strip already, which I like quite well. Would I be best off just keeping the Q/Strip, or selling it and getting the new Magellan?
Again, I have nothing against the "Q", but the new Genzler product really appeals to me.
For one thing, I have the 4 On the Floor overdrive, which I love, and which gives me a very good impression of the brand (I like the visual styling of their pedals...
Q/Strip vs. Magellan Preamp/DI.
I am building a 10 string bass ... I have been thinking about this for years.
I was going to do the winter bass build 2022 thing but there were too many rules to follow.
I owned this 10 string bass here about 10 years ago.
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it was a cool bass but I didn't like the pickups and preamp.
Dean Edge Hammer 10 string bass (3dentourage.com)
UPDATE:
Future Impact now available!! See here:
Future Impact I. http://pandamidi.com/bass-guitar-synth/
Future Impact order page
and here:
Future Impact https://www.facebook.com/futureimpact1/
download of all the software/documentation:
support...
Future Impact now available!! WAS: deep impact reissue!!! interested?
I guess as I( maybe we?) are getting older there have been musicians that have moved us in our lives.
So here is what I am going to do this year; build a Bass guitar that salutes James Burtons paisley telecaster.
I have no experience with building basses and my knowledge on how to do this is just as Amateur.
Such as, I want a 34 inch scale and apparently you can not achieve this with a tele bass neck and a tele guitar body put together.
What I want to achieve is a bass that looks like it...
Help me honour a musician I deeply respect?
Bought these strings to try on a old French bass that I'm considering buying. It's a beautiful bass and I'm trying different strings on to see what it likes but it's very particular and finicky as I'm finding, especially because I need it to do both pizz and arco.
The set of strings listed here has less that a couple of hours of play and practice time at home. The G string has less than 30 minutes of use (was a new string provided by Innovation because the original had some winding...
Innovation Polychrome Full Set of Strings - 2 weeks old
So yesterday, @Arrow and I have had an evening comparing his 1965 B15N to my PF-50T / PF-115HE combination, with great and sometimes surprising results.
On this occasion, we used only Fender P's and J's, all sixties with one J built in 1992.
It will be a lot of text, so it will be divided over several posts, to keep it readable.
I have the honor to post at Talkbass, as Arrow will be posting at the dutch forum Basgitaarforum.
To start off, a pic of the two amps:
I'm selling my gorgeous German made Sadowsky Limited Edition Metroline 5-24 in amazing condition! It's finished in a satin transparent finish that highlights the stunning AAAA figured Claro walnut top on a sleek Okoume body. The neck is built from a roasted alpine maple, boasting a smooth C-profile and home to a beautiful ebony fingerboard with twenty-four nickel silver jumbo-shaped frets giving you comfort and easy playability.
Powered by two passive Sadowsky Soapbar pickups placed in...
Sadowsky Limited Edition Metroline 5-24 (7.98lbs.)
I will be the first to agree that many if not most situations would not do well with reverb on the bass. When it is, what is your choice of reverb pedal?
Hello there.
I have one Ampeg PF-800 with 800w at 4ohms. And I’d like to pair it with a custom 1x15, 600w 4ohms Cab. So. Do I incurring in any risk to blow the speaker if the volume is too high? Can I use the onboard compressor to be more safe and don’t have peaks that can melt the cone?
please guide me on this. It’s the first time I have a more watts head with a less watts cab. I want a rig that is small but with power but I don’t want to blow the speaker
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In this thread:
Secret for picking a band name.
@pLewis asked how you go about naming a band.
That started me thinking and exploring and I came across several random word generators, including the one in the link below. For a bit of fun, have a go and see what you might otherwise have named your band. For me, this time it is "Seat Register" or "Ankle Action"....
Randomly create a new band name
Hi everybody,
I have ordered an Ampeg micro-cl stack which I want to use mostly for practice, or louder practice, if I am in the mood to rock the house.
The question is: Without having great demands from my bass head, what cabin wattage should I have in mind, in order to upgrade my sound efficiently and not create any problems?
Just for the record, the amp's output is 100 watts / 8Ω and comes with 2 x 10" LF Drivers.
Thank you in advance!
Hi!
What do you think of this new Epiphone bass which is kinda a reissue of the -61 model? I think it looks killer and good that its a short scale and really nice price too. Thinking of clicking one home from Thomann ☺️
Epiphone Newport Electric Bass Guitar - Cherry
Just wanted to pass this along in case anyone is interested. GC is blowing out these pedals pretty cheap.
I’m not sure why only this series is getting so deeply discounted. Guessing it’s because of the visual design, maybe? My Slotva just arrived, and the super light green text over silver is impossible to read unless the light is just right. Works great though otherwise.
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GC blowing out Walrus platinum series pedals for a good discount
Here’s something you don’t see everyday…
Steinberger XP2 bass from the mid-eighties. Made in New York at the Newburgh facility. Most of the XP2 models had passive pickups, but this is the significantly rarer active EMG pickup model. Controls are volume/volume/tone. Battery is accessed through a removable section of the pickguard.
This one is in solid condition. Despite the black body showing signs of wear and minor touch-ups, it looks great and get lots of comments from fellow...
Steinberger XP2 - Active Pickup Version
Being a player that tunes in fifths myself, I have always wanted to have a place on TalkBass where everyone can discuss the stuff needed to successfully move on to this tuning.
Fingerings, chords, exercises, strings, song tabs and anything else that is of interest.
In my opinion, creating a club for this purpose not only presents the opportunity to talk all things fifths, but also a friendly environment that you can always return to and ask for more.
So, let's begin! Numbers will be...
The Fifths Tuning Club
Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass
After letting the Geddy go, I don’t know if I should even think about these, but 1966 was a fabulous year for Jazz Basses. A few of my favorite players I like played them. I wish this had blocks instead of dots,...
Fender 1966 Jazz Bass
I've wanted a 34-37" fan fret, and I've wanted an iceman bass, so let's get liquored up by the natural-gas fireplace, and conceive this monstrosity!
same builder used by @darkkimhari and he has been exceedingly helpful with honest review, guidance, etc.
Been in conversation with this builder a while. Like the other thread, I'm not pushing for this to be done quick. I want the best quality they can muster. If they don't ship in a timely fashion, I cancel for a full...
more money than sense? let's spin the chamber, Boris! (another aliExpress saga)
I've been using a Phil jones Double Four since 2014 that has been working great for me, but for larger gigs, I want to get more, so I bought a second PJD4 recently to line out to it from the first one. I just tested it and found that only the second one puts out sound, but if I disconnect the line out, the first one has sound.
I called Phil Jones, but she said she has to ask their engineer how it's supposed to work. I always thought that line out is to add more sound, not switch it to the...
Phil Jones Double Four line out to another PJD4.
I know this is a bass guitar forum, but figure TE enthusiasts or knowledgables will be here, so please excuse the interloping:
Rehabbing a '95 solid state Tramp 1x12 guitar amp combo. If anyone has this info, much appreciated.
1. Is the 630 ma fuse fast or slow acting.
2. The best I can read off the original Belton reverb tank is BS3?A1C1B. Can't make out the fourth character in the string, so don't know the input impedance to choose the closest replacement.
Had to touch up up some...
Trace Elliot Guitar Amp Repair
Ok I'm going to throw my hat into the ring, even though I still have a half finished summer build off laying on the bench. I'm hoping since this is only a partial build I might be able to finish it on time.
I've got this neck from eBay which cost £38 delivered. It's actually not bad considering the price, there's one or two issues which we can fix later. The body will be made from the old pine tabletop you can see underneath and the canvas print of Han solo frozen in carbonite will become...
WBO 2023 - Slab of carbonite
I have a significantly modded SR305DX with quite a bit of fret buzz. I gig a fair amount, the buzz has gotten worse, and is bothering me more and more.
The shop I took it to said it would probably need a refret (~$700-800).
It has custom pickups that I really like. It has coil taps w parallel & series switching, and a built-in transformer for low-z balanced out. I can live without all the mods, but the pickups (q-tuner sidewinders) are great.
My options are:
- Buy a new SR305E at $400...
Need Advice: Ibanez SR-305 DX neck problems
https://youtube.com/shorts/UkJkdPjvNN8?feature=share
This really stuck with me from his SBL interview.
First, I'd like to say Thank goodness for people who pay attention to and care about their neighbors.
I work in a small warehouse facility with six employees. We open at 8 am. This morning, around 7:50 am, workers from the factory next door noticed smoke coming from our roof and called the fire department. They arrived in a few minutes just as we were showing up to work.
FD rushed in to discover that our boiler had melted down (the fail safe apparently malfunctioned) and had...
My workplace almost burned down this morning.
I have decided to sell my 1998 Wal Mk3.
It has a rare sunburst finish over a solid ash body. I’ve seen only one other like this.
An Indian rosewood fretboard and one of the slimmest necks I have ever felt on a Wal.
This Wal Bass is extremely comfortable…It balances perfectly.
All electronics work as they should.
Very few marks on the bass, please see pictures for details.
Bass comes with a SKB case. It will be packaged, shipped and insured through FedEx.
PayPal FF preferred.
Any...
Wal Mk3 4 string
I thought I would start up a thread for any sports car racing enthusiast's here. With IMSA and the WEC now in alignment with rules package it truly is a international series going forward.
There are quite a diversity of manufacturer's and a large cast of drivers and teams out there for discussion.
I would also welcome any discussion of the rich history of sports car racing and the vintage series that keeps these fine racing vehicles on race tracks around the world to continue to enjoy
2012 AVRI 62 P in fantastic condition. All original except the bass was professionally modified so that the truss rod can be accessed without removing the neck. Weight is 9lbs 12oz with the covers on. OHSC. Strung with a new set of LaBella 760FL’s.
Trade’s considered:
AVRI or US model Telecasters and Strats.
Rickenbacker Guitars
PM offers.
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Some may say I've got it backwards, but I like it. I just switched the TI flats from my P to the J and the Sunbeam rounds to the P. So now both my Js, a MIM Classic 60's and my Frankenstein Dinky body and Aguilar 4J-60's J, wear TI flats. I like the grunt of a P with rounds. Lots of versatility in a J with TI flats. Just sayin'. Carry on.
View attachment 4952331 View attachment 4952330 Bought this SWR Workingman’s 15 combo locally. It was pretty filthy from being in storage. It looked rough in the FB pictures but she assured me that it worked, so I offered $100. Yes I new it would probably need a new speaker or at least a dust cap repair as I noticed the cap was pushed in. So, after I vacuumed the grass and dog hair out of the carpet, I removed the grill and sure enough the speaker has a puncture in the surround...
New SWR day! But needs a new speaker
which one do you like the looks of more?
(edited to add dropped copper)
the black one
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the dropped copper one?
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or the sunburst one
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I like the idea of having that low B string. As a practical matter though, what are the real benefits of it. I'm not sure if the perks of having those couple of notes out weighs the practical advantages of the lighter weight, smaller neck etc that would be in play 100% of the time.
I am considering options for a very "modern" bass. I have a 6 string and that neck is so wide the instrument is a beast to play. It is not really giving me a good read on the value of the low B. I...
Do you have to have a 5?
'Laverne & Shirley' star Cindy Williams dead at 75 | CNN
David St. Hubbins is the only one left, I think.
Ok guys i think there isn't any club here about vintage basses. I am talking about the brand name Vintage and not the vintage aged basses
I just got my VintageV4MTB Precision bass and i really like it
Come on post your Vintage basses!!
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This is a bit of a niche question - hope someone has experience. I have a 51 RI Precision Bass (tele bass). It is string through only. I am interested in knowing if anyone has ever strung these through body before and they fit? Based on measurements and talking with Curt Mangan (they offered measurements, but did not have a string through bass in the shop so they think it’ll probably work) I think it’ll work. Just wondering if anyone had real-world experience before I pull the trigger....
Curt Mangan Flats and String Through
Sets for sale (or trade - see below)...
LaBella RX-N6A Nickel 30-118 6 string set $25
Minimally used to test out (B-G str uncut, bridge loaded, Hi-C Str NEW never used)
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LaBella RX-S5B SS 45-125 5 string set $20
(NEW) in package
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Local pickup CASH, shipped CONUS/PAYPAL add $5
Please PM me for...
LaBella String Sets EB(2)/ABG(0)...
(3) NEUTRIK XLR plates - $38 for the set
(1) NSB-MQP Spare 4 male Plate
(2) NSB-FQP Spare 4 female Plates
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These plates are NEW unused, for the Neutrik Modular Snake System or built into a custom desk panel or drop snake. Can be wired by either IDC connector system or soldered directly.
Neutrik/Rean info:
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(3) NEUTRIK XLR NSB modular panels
Just pulled these. Tons of lead left. Price includes shipping in the CONUS. Also have the harness if anyone wants it.
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Two-tone Sunburst MTD 534/24 ash body, maple neck and bird-eye maple fingerboard with titanium inserts. Completed in Nov. of 2018 and is in mint condition.
The pick-ups and active electronics are custom made by Bartolini. The controls are: master volume and a pan pot, treble, mid, bass cut, and boost, with the center click (from neck to bridge). The three position switch selects the mid range cut and boost point. Down is lower (250); center is middle (500) and up is upper mids (1000) when...
MTD 534-24 Two-tone
Hey guys, I’m going to check out a 1978 Ampeg V-4B tomorrow and was wondering if the 100Watts would be loud enough for my rock band. Currently I’ve been running an Ampeg Micro-VR which is 200Watts. I have all settings at noon including the volume. My band has a single lead guitarist with a Solid-State 100Watt guitar head. He never has the volume and master passed noon. We do like to play loud!
I’m a fan of the overdriven tube sound. With that being said, is the V-4B going to be loud...
1978 Ampeg V-4B
I have a good sense of time and rhythm - in my hands. But when it comes to dancing, it's just all wrong. My limbs don't/can't move with the music the way my hands do and I'm just out of sorts.
I went out to listen to a friends band about a year ago and there was a guy on the dance floor wearing green pants. I said to the woman I was sitting with "see that guy on the dance floor? That's why I don't dance". She laughed. I was as serious as a heart attack!
Do you dance?
Dave
Last week I attended a performance by a very prestigious opera company in a major Metropolitan area. It was something I've always wanted to do and it was great.
Here's my question - one of the pit musicians, a trombonist, appeared to be on their phone when there was no call for the horns in the score. The trombone would be set down, something was retrieved from the floor and the person sat there, head down, now concentrating on whatever it was in their hands in their lap. Classic phone...
A behavioral question for pit musicians
Hi everyone,
I'm a 3rd year Bass Student from Los Angeles studying in London. I'm going to be in Berlin next week and am looking to buy a nice new German Bow. Any recommendations on shops or makers to look out for would be appreciated. My budget is in the range of $3,000 - $4,000.
Thanks
Hi all,
I have a really nice Genz Benz Streamline 900 that I am no longer using. I am the original owner. I did about 8-10 gigs with it, only a few rehearsals and used it to record, so it probably has under 50-60 hours on it. Ironically, I was excited to post it as one that does not have the blue backlight led failure issue, until I was playing it last week and they went out. Ha! Anyway, this is a well known issue that is purely cosmetic and in no way affects the performance of the amp....
Genz Benz Streamliner 900 head - low hours and nice condition
So I'm looking for something. What is it? I'm not exactly sure. I guess 3D saturation? I have a relatively short signal chain i.e.: fuzzrocious croak (filtered fuzz) >mxr vbo (analog octave down)>dr. Scientist Dusk ( resonant lpf/envelope filter/lfo)>dba echo dream 2 (Delay/overdrive/modulation)>Fairfield Randy's Revenge(ring mod). I play a short scale musicmaster with labella dtfs, and and medium scale cv jaguar bass with chromes. The amp is a quilter bassblock 800 pushing a revsound b112....
What IS IT that I want?
Ibanez SRMS625EX w/ Aguilar DCB's and Darkglass Tone Capsule pre amp.
Asking $900.
Shipping will be $85 to $100 depending on which coast you’re on.
Weight: 8.5lbs
Bass plays great and sounds even better but experienced two finish related issues during the pickup install.
First issue, scratches on the top side of the body, as shown in pics, lighter scratch leading to a larger scratch.
Second issue, finish chipping on the treble side of the neck pickup, shown in pics.
Has a new set of Daddario...
Ibanez SRMS625EX w/ Aguilar and Tone Capsule
Here's a quick demo I did in store at the House of Guitars this morning. I am really impressed with this bass particularly at a MAP of $379. It did however need a set up desperately but I didn't have time this morning to tweak it at the store, I'll sort it once I get it home. I misspeak twice once mentioning the Embassy Deluxe and later calling it the Newport Deluxe.
What is the best MusicMan StingRay Bass that you’ve ever played? Was it a BFR, a 4string or a 5? Was it an H, HH, or HS? Did you buy it and keep it? Do tell.
Hello, this is my first post. Quick background, I've been playing guitar for 15 years and seriously playing bass for about 5 years. Yeah yeah, get all of your guitarist playing bass jokes out of the way.
So over the past year I've started to get more serious about being in an active band, live shows, busking, etc. Before this past year I have never played live for any kind of crowd, and I've run into a problem. When busking I want to have a mobile setup obviously, so I got myself a Phil...
Small Bass Amp Doesn't Cut or Project
My wife and I recently moved into a new home. It's been an adventure, in many wonderful ways, but there have also been some challenges.
One issue I am trying to solve in our new home is to figure out where a good place would be to put our music studio. Unfortunately, in just about every room in the house that's been a feasible location, I've been having issues with EMF noise through my bass and guitar. Some rooms are worse than others (the first location I decided on happened to be the...
Talk to me about EMFs
Can you guys be kind enough to tell me, from your years of experience and trying different strings, which brand and model of regular roundwound strings are the smoothest and easiest on the fingers, the ones that have the least amount of 'cheese grater' tearing away at the skin on the tips of your right hand (left if you're left handed).
I am not an experienced bass player and don't play that often, but when I do pick up the bass I find after just 10 or 15 minutes of playing the two plucking...
Smoothest roundwounds that hurt fingers the least?
Just so I don't sound like an ignoramoose when I got shopping for exotic woods at the local custom wood shop, can someone please help me out with the pronounciations of these names? Thanks.
-Wenge
-Pau Ferro
-Padouk
Everyone in my band runs direct into our PA. My current signal chain is a passive jazz bass into a tuner >Keely Bassist Limiter > OD > Phase 90 > VTDI out to my PA. It sounds great and sits well in the mix.
This week I picked up a P bass (also passive). I played it at home through my amp and it sounded great so I took it to our show yesterday. When I ran it through the same signal chain it sounded super muddy. There was no definition, super boomy, no highs. Basically mud, like...
2 basses, 1 sounds like mud thru my PA
Hello I'm trying to achieve this tone at 0:32.
Does anyone know if he used a 60's or 70's fender jazz picks or other?
And pickup recommendations that sound like this one as well?
I just came across these a few minutes ago. If it’s anything like the Embassy I just received last week I’m going to have to pick one up.
There are countless references on TB to scale length -- short, medium, and long being the most common -- but not nearly as many pertaining to hand size, and none that I can recall discussing finger length. So how do we demarcate finger size; i.e. short finger, medium finger, long finger, Nosferatu finger? How and from where do we take the measurement?
Wrist to tip of middle finger? Tip of thumb to tip of pinky? Obviously hand size (or finger length) has a great deal to do with the...
Hand size
This is a continuation of this thread:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f34/what-you-reading-chapter-3-a-869947/
I'll start
Just bagged a bucket list bass! A Squier 2010 Matt Freeman. I’d say ideally I’d have found the white one but they don’t come up for sale everyday!
It’s been modified which I didn’t realise at first but it’s tastefully done. Dimarzio p bass pickups. Brass saddles. Black knobs and neck plate. Tusq nut
I’m sure it will be immense. These basses seem to get rave reviews wherever they go. I’ve read that the only thing that let the bass down a little was the original pickups.
Any owners of one on...
Matt Freeman
My Ibanez bass has a very odd fret buzz on it’s A string’s 8th fret. It’s the only fret on the entire instrument that has such a crazy buzz. I’ve gone through the list of checking if it’s level, adjusting the action, and giving a bit more relief to the truss rod but nothing helps it from catching on what I think is the 7th fret.
I’m trying to avoid having to go to a music store because I’ve been able to fix almost every problem on my basses apart from this.
I have this bass. It has a drop D tuner. It's a very nice drop D tuner, but I don't use it.
I play blues, classic rock, soul, Motown, stuff like that. I don't play any kind of metal.
I'm on the verge of removing it. The only reason I haven't done so already is... well... you never know, it might come in handy some day... Right?
Once a month or so I flick the lever, plunk around for a minute, and... ARRGH!!! All the notes are in the wrong place!!! Then I put it back to normal again and...
Tell me why I need a drop D tuner
Did anyone ever use party telephone lines? It sounds like it was just a disaster waiting to happen.
I'm surprised it wasn't featured more in movies and TV because apparently it used to be fairly common. I can seriously only remember seeing it in one episode of Brady Bunch when no one can use the phone because one of Carol's gossipy friends refuses to hang up on her end.
Found this at a yard sale earlier picked it up for 20 bucks and trying to figure out what brand it may be. On the head there is something like a sticker that says 'Extra Play Super' and nothing else except for the back of it where the neck plate is it says made in JapanView attachment 4950227 View attachment 4950227 View attachment 4950228
I am concerned that any chances of recovering the Funk Machine, James Jamerson's legendary bass that was stolen shortly before his death in 1983, may be thwarted by a bit of misinformation that is still very prevalent: the idea that this instrument was a 1962 Fender Precision Bass. Allan Slutsky said it was a '62 in his book and this has become the accepted canon even though photographic evidence shows that Jamerson's third P-bass, the one that he was photographed with during the...
James Jameron's Funk Machine - Wrong Year
Selling a Serek Sacramento in Satin Faded Black!
I purchased this new from Eddie's Guitars about two years ago.
It's a fantastic instrument that looks, feels, and sounds truly amazing.
As is common with other Sereks built around this time, the finish is kind of thin. There are a few chips and some peeling around the bridge. I've done my best to photograph everything, but please let me know if you have any questions or would like to see anything in more detail.
Features include:
* ...
Serek Sacramento - Price Drop!
Hi, I just joined this cover band and I found some problems:
I practice a song in a key and familiarize myself with it. However, when other singers needed to change the key, I got confused.
I understand the music theory that for example, a song's chord progression in a Key of C in a song is: C G Am F -> 1 5 6 4. A song with only 4, or 5 chords like that is okay to change (actually it's still a little hard but I can manage to do it)
But when it comes to much more complex songs that have...
Changing keys in a cover band and remembering songs
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Here are sound samples of several Tube Preamp/DI boxes. Since I have these on hand I figured I should put something out there for people to hear each of them. I am not a sound engineer... but hopefully these clips will be beneficial. I will admit this isn't perfect. If nothing else, it is a good start and I am open to recording more clips.
The devices recorded
1. Noble
2. Arkham Oracle
3. Broughton P-15
4. Broughton Super Stack pedal
5....
Tube Preamp/DI Sound Samples — Noble, Oracle, P-15, Super Stack, REDDI, Tonecraft, Jule...
Where are those Jack Casady Signature Bass players?
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I have a Source Audio Collider for sale.
I purchased this about 3 months ago and it's a fantastic delay and reverb.
I'm selling it becuase I want to swap it for a Source Audio Ventris. It's boxed with the original packaging, paperwork and charger. It's even got all the original bags.
It's supplied with the original UK PSU. I have velcro on the base, this is easily peeled off.
It's in mint condition, it has no marks on the casing.
These are very hard to source in the UK at the moment....
Source Audio Collider
New Efrano wrapped E Gut. I’ve had this for few years but never installed. Looks like there’s fraying in the bottom of the string. $100 USD
Empress ParaEQ with Boost
$200.00 includes shipping to contiguous US
AK, HI & Canada - please PM me for shipping quote.
Paypal F&F.
Very Clean / nice conndition - no scratches, marks, dents, or chips - not dusty.
Velcro on the bottom - no feet.
It's simply the best sounding, most powerful AND useful EQ I've used.
more info & specs here: ParaEq
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Empress ParaEQ with Boost
Selling a vintage circa 1973 Earth Sound Research B-2000 Super Bass all-tube head with matching 2x15 cabinet. It sounds great! and it is in great condition for an amp and cab that are pushing almost 50-years-old! Made in the USA and by human hands the old fashioned way. Pepperidge Farms remembers...
I'm pretty certain that I'm the 3rd owner and I bought it from a guy that had it for about 10 years. The first owner from what I was told, was a Catskills hotel band leader who owned it from...
Earth Sound Research Super Bass / B-2000 plus matching 2x15 cab
Aguilar DB 925
New - Open Box - Unused (but tested)
$125.00
$5.00 Shipping Cont US
PayPal F&F
This kind of pedal is just not "my thing" - or so I thought - until I tried one
It's become a staple on my pedal board - so much so, I have one for each pedal board!
The frequencies on this pedal just work.
A little goes a long way, but I've never gotten a bad sound out of these.
It really adds a different dimension to my Tone Hammer amp as well, adding extra...
Aguilar DB 925 Preamp Pedal
Up for your consideration is my beautiful Roscoe SKB. This bass is in excellent condition, no blemishes that I can find. I’ve owned her for 3 years. I bought it from a fellow TBer in 2021, who would give you a good reference of the bass. It’s tax time and have to let it go, unfortunately. Never gigged, just played at church and practiced at home. Electronics, tuners, truss etc. functions properly. Bass comes with OHSC that has some wear but latches work properly and keeps bass safe and...
Roscoe SKB 3005 Custom
I have a Boss ES-5 Effects Switching system for sale.
I purchased this about 5 years ago andit's been my main Effects switcher / managment system and Midi controller of choice.
I Recently down sized to a smaller unit and this is no longer needed. it's boxed with the original packaging, paperwork and charger. It's even got all the original bags.
It's supplied with the original UK PSU. I have velcro on the base, this is easily peeled off and the unused original sticky rubber feet are...
Boss ES-5 Effects Switching system for Sale
2018 Sadowsky NYC 4 21 Standard J Bass
Finish: Natural
Body: Chambered Swamp Ash
Top: Flame Maple
Weight: 7.41lbs
Neck: Maple w/thin matte nitro finish
Fingerboard: Ebony w/12” Radius
Nut Width: 1.5’’
String Spacing: 19mm
Hardware: Black Finish
Pickups: Sadowsky Humcancelling Single Coils
Preamp w/Vintage Tone Control
Serial Number: 8057
Strings: Nickel Rounds 45-105
I’m the original owner who purchased this bass from Sadowsky in April 2018. It’s had light use and kept in a case within a...
7.41lbs 2018 Sadowsky NYC 4 21 Standard J Bass
What's with all the "clubs" on TB lately. I guess I better start the Wal club here now so I can claim #1 for myself.
No objections? Thanks! Just what I need - more work!
If you wanna sign up you prolly better post yer piccies!
Used in excellent condition is a Musikraft Jazz Bass Neck.
Quartersawn maple shaft, thick Rosewood fretboard with 9.5" radius and medium nickel frets. Neck thickness is .840" at 1st fret and .980" at the 12th fret with a slightly asymmetrical back profile. 1-1/2" bone nut, 2-1/2" wide heel. Truss rod adjusts at heal end of neck. Finished with 5 coats of Tru-Oil with a satin back and sides, headstock face is gloss. 11/16" BML tuner holes, Hipshot HB1 ferrules are installed. I have a set of...
Musikraft Jazz Bass Neck
So, lets say your wife said you can have 6 basses, obviously in a perfect world we all want one of everything, but hypothetically lets say you could have 6 and you wanted the widest spectrum of basses. Lets say you already have an Epiphone Rivoli so you have the Gibson Mudbucker sound, you have a 4003 so you have that, you have a P bass so you have that. Obviously you would need a J bass as #4, and I'm guessing some kind of Stingray for #5, but what would 6 be? Thunderbird? Hofner? Dingwall?...
If you could only have 6 basses...
I couldnt find the other GC thread, so here goes a new one.
Two bass deals:
Carvin SB4000 - $499.99
Options from what I can see: black hardware, no inlays, tort guard
708-563-0529
Fender Sting sig. - $469
upgraded SD pickup (don't know model) and hipshot bridge
404-320-7253
So, this is my new gigging bass board. I run it into my Fender Rumble 800.
The board itself is a Pedaltrain Nano+, I used the BTPA Lift kit for more room to wire underneath (and also in case someone spills something, the power supply doesn't get soaked).
The power supply is a Cioks DC-7. Patch cables are Dimarzio.
From Right to Left, the pedals are a Pete Cornish LD-3, Boss TU-3W (isolated), Analogman Juicer, Boss OC-2, a Pete Cornish compact footswitch for the OD channel on my Rumble,...
My Newest Bass Board
Is there a particular device that works best for sight reading charts on shows. I have an iPad but am reluctant to bring it to the venues.. looking for a cheap option.
I work for a local music company and the owner has a few different projects that we perform.
I have a book of handwritten charts for each project but he sometimes calls out tunes from the other projects and I don’t have those charts. Trying to consolidate them and the tablets work well for this. We play at different venues...
What Device Are You Using On Shows For Charts
Lemur Music has found a fake site using their name--per an email sent to me directly from the actual Lemur Music. The fake site is "Lemurs Music" and is using a similar email address.
View attachment 4905139 View attachment 4905140 View attachment 4905141 View attachment 4905142 View attachment 4905143 Nice clean Peavey case with padding still intact,and clean. Fits T20,or T40 Peavey basses. Buyer did not want the case? So now the case is for sale. Will have more pictures of the case. It is in real good condition,all latches function as they should. One of the metal rods that hold the case open is missing. If interested contact me with PM....
Peavey T20/T40 OHSC case,with padding
A graphic designer I follow on Twitter posted yesterday that Fender just had her update the Squier logo.
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olá sou violoncelista e toda a minha vida desculpe no meu país e na minha cidade sempre vi contrabaixos 4/4 e 3/4 agora vi um contrabaixo pequeno e tive vontade de aprender a tocar poderia me dizer o tamanho cavalheiros
All pedals excellent to mint and work as they should. No Velcro on any. All prices include shipping CONUS, PP prefer, best offers considered, trades considered, looking for a Tone Hammer DI pedal. Package deals considered. Thanks for looking!
Tech 21 VT Bass DI $170 with tin box-Sold!
MXR Bass DI plus Distortion $90 no box
MXR M82 Bass Envelope Filter $110 with box -Sold!
TC Polytune $50 with box
Boss LMB-3 Limiter $50 no box - Sold!
I figured it was time to start a Genzler club for all of us on here who are rocking these excellent amps and cabs made by our own Talkbasser, and all around great guy, Jeff Genzler.
If you would like to discuss your Genzler gear, post a picture of your gear, and I'll give you a number.
FYI I'm giving myself #2, and reserving the #1 spot for Jeff!
Club Roster:
1 - Jeff Genzler
2 -...
Genzler Amplification Club
Up for sale or trade is a 1987 Peavey Foundation with maple fretboard and Mahogany body.
Serial number makes this a 1987. Comes with Original hardshell case, though the case has seen better days. Has cracks and holes in the ABS, yet the interior is nice and safe.
For trades - looking for a P or P/J - send me something with a P pickup
$500 trade or sale value, est.
FREE Shipping Continental US
any questions please feel free to ask.
Kitchen scale gives me 8.5lbs...
1987 USA Peavey Foundation Mahogany W OHSC
View attachment 4947336 View attachment 4947337 View attachment 4947338 View attachment 4947339 View attachment 4947340 View attachment 4947341 View attachment 4947342 View attachment 4947343 View attachment 4947344 View attachment 4947345 View attachment 4947346 View attachment 4947347 I’m reluctantly selling my custom Jabba V Jazz bass in near mint condition. It plays and sounds wonderful with a gorgeous 4A flame maple...
Gorgeous Mayones Jabba 5 String Jazz Flame Top
Lately I've been seeing a lot of ads up for Fender p-basses circa 1970-79 at values between $3500-$7000. I suppose you could get a good one but are people over valuing these things? They obviously have the right to ask what they want to but I have trouble believing the basses are worth the price I ask out of curiosity as I've never played anything older than an '86 and to me it wasn't any different than my 2015. Does anyone have experience with 70's vintage P's? Am I missing something?
Received direct from Fender today an American Vintage ii 1960 P bass.
In over 30 years of playing and a dozen or so electric basses, it’s my first made in USA bass and only the second P I’ve ever had.
Correct vintage specs but brand new, it sounds, feels and looks great. Could use some minor setup work.View attachment 4939450 View attachment 4939449
The issue is that during transport the bass must have been stood on its head leaving a small chip on the headstock and a dent in the...
NBD, with minor gripe
If I hand you a current production P bass, what would you mod to get a "Vintage P" tone from it...
I have 2 Lounsberry pedals for sale @ $180 each. One is the OrganGrinder which is an overdrive pedal. The other is the Tall & Fall which is a FET clean boost.These are great pedals and unique. They are barely used and need to sell and find a happy home. CONUS only.
Was wondering if there was a Bristish equivalent to America's versions of in-studio players playing and arranaging the Brit hit singles.
The US had the Wrecking Crew, The Funk Bros, The Swampers, Booker T & MGs for Stax-Volt, etc.
Know Jimmy Page and JPJ were on some British pop/rock cuts. But was there a British stable backing the hits? American labels used pro players to save time and money in the studio while the bands went out on tour to promote their latest recordings.
Great pedal and tracks well. Adapter included. However it’s not being used and is looking for a home. CONUS only.
I have 2 Ampeg svt15 cabs. I replaced the speakers with some super light eminence speakers, took prob 15-20 lbs off. The speakers no longer need casters since they are now light enough to carry with ease, so i removed the wheels and the hardware that the wheels were attached to. This took another couple lbs off the weight of the cabs, awesome. Now i am left with 4 holes in the bottom of each cab where the caster hardware used to be. The holes are a little wider than my thumb. The inside of...
Holes in bass cab, bad?
Simply, selling second cab as I am not using it enough. Local pickup only in Chicagoland. I can travel reasonable distance to make the deal happen (IN, WI).
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This is a NIB unopened Behringer B-1 single diaphragm condenser microphone.
Behringer | Product | B-1
Product manual link below...
https://mediadl.musictribe.com/media/PLM/data/docs/P0142/B-1_M_EN.pdf
50.00 shipped. ConUS48 only. PayPal friends and family please.
Check my feedback and buy with confidence....
Behringer B-1 Condenser Microphone... NIB !!
I'm building a pedalboard where I plan on running a caveman audio bp1 compact, Miura m2, and an eq pedal for my clean tone. I really want a 4 band parametric or semi-parametric eq so I can adjust both high and low mids. I'd prefer an EQ pedal over a preamp since I'd be running the BP1 as my preamp, but if anyone has any thoughts on Preamp vs EQ pedal for this please feel free to share. As far as graphic eq goes, it isn't my first choice but I'd be open to it if it's one of the best options...
4 band parametric/semi-para eq pedal recommendations?
I joined a local cover band about a year ago. In place at the time was 2 guitarists, drummer, and a singer. I had been out of the scene for a bit, but kept my chops up, and learned their entire set list in a couple of weeks. Seemed to be going well.
Then they decide to fire the singer, he was a good singer but there were scheduling conflicts. I had a bandmix account so I reached out to few people and set up some auditions. Second guy to audition was a fantastic singer, and he was offered...
Change is needed in my Band
I know this is probably a very big longshot but anyone want to trade their Stingray Slo Special 4 string neck with rosewood fretboard (21 fret)for my standard Stingray 4 string neck with rosewood fretboard (21 fret) and natural headstock. My neck is in excellent condition with minimal to no fret wear. Perfectly straight. No issues. Truss rod works perfectly as well. It has the compensated nut. Not sure of the year.
I want the same condition for an Slo Special neck with Natural headstock....
My standard Stingray 4 neck for your Stingray 4 Slo Special neck
Selling a SBMM Ray34 3 band preamp for a left handed Ray. The listing didn't specify it was left handed and the seller will not respond. So I have no use for it. Never installed by me. Looks to be in perfect condition. Comes with chrome knobs.
Asking $75 shipped O.B.O to CONUS ONLY or Best Offer. No international sales. Paypal F&F Venmo or Zelle please.
Just sold my other ICE Power 125ASX2 power amp pcb board from my GK MB2-500 on these forums; so I figured I'd put the other one I have up for sale. This is actually from a GK MB-500. I am the original owner of the amp. This is 100% working to the last of my knowledge.
I'm asking $120 shipped to the CONUS only. No international sales. No trades. PayPal or Venmo F&F payment. Zelle is ok too.
PM me if interested.
Greetings, All!
2002 MIM Fender Jazz body, probably alder.
Siennaburst finish with a flamed top in excellent condition.
Fender Yosemite pickups, same as used in the Fender Performer Series.
Black Pearloid/Moto pickguard.
As pictured, it weighs 6lbs. 4oz.
$400 + shipping. If you're in the areas of Delaware, New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania or Northern Maryland, a face-to-face transaction is possible.
UPDATE: $300 + shipping for the body and bridge only.
The only flaws in the finish...
Fender Jazz Body (Siennaburst w/. Flame, Semi-Loaded)
Hey everyone!
As a new bass player (started earlier this month) I'm trying to get started with proper technique. Having a little familiarity with guitar, my left hand is OK, but I'm struggling with my right hand.
1. When playing the same note back to back on the same string, should I still try and alternate with my index and middle fingers? So if I play 2 2 3, I'll use my index for both 2's then switch to my middle for 3.
2. Starting out, playing the same note repeatedly seems to...
Right Hand Technique - Alternate Finger Plucking and Whatnot
Greeting, All!
I've decided to swap out bits on a couple of my Projekts and pull the plug on others, so I have a few bits and pieces available. I have more bits squirreled away here and there, so I'll update this ad when something turns up.
For the pickups, I can supply you with a set of black or chrome screws. Let me know which you'd prefer or if you need any at all. Either way, the price is the same. If you want multiple items, discounts can be discussed.
Shipping is included in...
Pickups & Hardware
Greetings, All!
I've decided to pull the plug on a few Projekts, as well as "thin the herd" a bit, so I'm putting this back up for sale. Black finish, 5lbs. 2oz.
Since I've done nothing with it, or to it, I'm selling it for the same price I got it for, $150 + shipping. However, I have a couple of spare, all-maple necks I can include for an additional $50...an SX/Rondo (blocks & binding, no tuners or string tree) or a Cort neck (slight vintage tint, needs a string tree). I'll...
Sire V3 Body (Loaded) with optional SX or Cort Neck
Hey Everybody! Here's a rare bird that just flew in.
Rickenbacker 4003 - Yellowglo with checkered binding - #11 of only 30 made!***
Brand New limited run with stickers undisturbed
* 33 1/4" Scale
* Solid Maple body with checkerboard binding
* Rosewood fingerboard with triangle blocks
* 1 11/16" at the nut
* Weighs around 9 pounds
* Single Trussrod
* New style Ric Bridge
* Toaster Neck PUP
* Push/pull vintage tonepot
* Mono
* Strung with Rotosound...
Brand New Rickenbacker 4003 Yellowglo - limited run #11 of 30
I think I want to install side markers on my fretless. Its got the traditional dots lined up with the fret positions. I want per fret markers, just on the side.
My first choice would be a veneer line. But since I already have some dots, i think that might look goofy.
I could try to fill the dots and cut veneer lines. Or I could just go with dots. Board is an ebony, medium chocolately with darker spots.
Veneer will probably be visible on the top edge, I figured a pull saw across the...
Fretless side markers
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Last pedal left.
Guardian of the Wurm $250
In excellent/mint condition and I have the box.
Prefer sale but always open to trade.
Saturday I decided I really needed a change, so I went to an awesome Guitar store in McKinney, Texas, named Guitar Sanctuary. You don't go there looking for a Squier.
I traded my 2007 Am J, which I haven't played in years, and came home with this:
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so, this i pretty insignificant but i thought i might as well ask. that's what talkbass is for right? i have an older Ampeg SVT 200T. i noticed after the last band practice that on the BACK of the head, one of the speaker output jacks (1/4") is missing the little black plastic nut that holds it in place. i am using the other output jack but i would like to find a replacement for lost nut. is there a place i can look to find one? this amp is pretty old.
thanks in advance. not really...
ampeg parts
After reading a recent thread about amp life spans and how/why they are replaced, I started wondering how many amps people might have laying around. Could be a lead sled, tube head, combo, PA system, repurposed guitar amp or something else entirely. How many things do you have laying around that can drive a cabinet and you use for playing bass?
Stories and rundowns encouraged!
Up for grabs is my Aguilar SL212 cab at 8ohms. I bought this cab when I threw my back out a couple years ago from hauling the DB series cabs around. Not using much anymore, offering for sale or trade for other high end guitar or bass gear. Comes with padded Aguilar cover. Willing to travel a few hours from Redding CA to sell or trade.
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Really hadn't planned to part with this one, but the pare-down continues because sometimes life gets in the way. Some fuzz fan should be VERY happy with this.
Originals of this pedal go for stoopid money these days, assuming one pops up. This version by Mr. Kallas boasts the original circuit in a much smaller package. Takes a standard 9v supply. Like everything the man makes, this is a rock solid build. I believe he only made one of them available for sale. Please make it quick so I don't...
johnk Piercing Moose Octifuzz (Way Huge clone unobtainium)
Hey guys,
I've got a small budget to buy my very first fretless, and there's a Cort B40fl for sale not far from me, but it's UNLINED.....I'm hesitant to buy it. There are dots on the side of the neck though.
What's your experience in this? First go 'lined', or just take the jump and go unlined?
Morning all
i would appreciate any specific tips on making my manouche bass playing a bit more interesting. I’m stuck in a bit of a rut playing in the lower register and sticking to chord tones and a sprinkling of chromatic walks. That works ok, and is pretty much the traditional way of playing GJ but it lacks a bit of colour. I m practicing higher register playing and have had lessons in the past but can’t afford lessons at the moment. What I’m after is some suggestions to introduce into...
Gypsy Jazz technique
If you were determined to get an LTD bass, which model would you choose & why (based off of their websites current offerings)? They also have some signature models available. Does anyone own any of their basses and if so what do you think?
Products - LTD Basses - The ESP Guitar Company
New at NAMM 20': Empress Compressor MKII
new features:
1. smaller footprint
2. selectable side chain filter
3. Dual input & output meters
4. Top connectors
Alright so I opened up the Megoliath that I play through at practice in order to check the speakers because they sound pretty terrible and I figured it might need some repair or replacements. I Removed the grill and pretty much all the cones have creases and cracks in them. It's an old cabinet and instead of buying an expensive replacement the drummer and I are going in together to replace the speakers if possible. It's his cabinet but it's the only cab I have currently. So we figured it was...
Replacement speakers for SWR Megoliath
TC Electronics Impulse IR loader. $80 shipped.
Loaded with shift-line patches.
No issues.
Thanks for looking!
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Does shielding help with using overdrive or distortion pedals because usually when you use distortion, more noise is prominent right?
When using noise gate, is it normal when your not playing, there is no static sound, then the static sound comes when you play? is this what shielding do as well? or does it remove the static altogether so if you play, no static noise is present.
TYIA!
It was mentioned in the mega thread that SA is (or will be) working on a new version of the Neuro App. A consolidated thread of wantsies might be useful. Many or all of these issues may already be on the road map for the new software. For the record, I’m a lightweight Neuro user, with only one pedal (an Aftershock).
1) Edit patches in the cloud directly. Currently, when editing a patch from the user library, it has to be selected and loaded into temporary memory, then edited, then...
Source Audio Neuro App improvement thread
Picked this up brand new yesterday, and didn't notice until today that the string alignment is offset to the E string bass side significantly (pics attached). I went ahead and loosened the neck mounting screws and slightly tugged the neck towards the G string side and re-tightened the screws. Unfortunately, this didn't have any effect whatsoever.
I also noticed that in order for me to not get any fret buzz my saddle heights are completely cranked (pics attached) as well. Seems like...
New JMJ Bass - Is there something wrong with my neck pocket?
Looking for information about my fernandes jazz bass . Info like year/ model of bass . Please help!
Thanks
Doug Brown
I need some help knowing a bit more about this bass. I know it is a Gibson EB1, probably late 60's or early 70's?
It was inherited by my brother in law (non-musician) - but the looks of it it looks like someone refinished the body and updated the electronics
anyone have a guess as to the value?
Can someone chime in? Thanks
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So after waiting about 19 months, finally got my Adamovic Soul last week. Pretty amazing overall. Been playing it like crazy, and excited to play it with the band this week.
Specs
Alder back, figured Maple top with catalyzed finish
5 piece neck Ash/Purple Heart/maple
Maple fretboard, inlays are same wood from the top with Ebony outline
Staggered pole J pickups (Harry Haeussel) with 3-band Noll preamp
Hipshot hardware
Knobs will be updated shortly to combo wood, maple with top caps same...
NBD - Adamovic Soul
Hello all.
I am on a quest to find some well-intonated basses and their per-string measurements.
If inclined, please provide your results by measuring from the fingerboard side of the nut to the bridge string break on each string. Suggest doing a good intonation adjustment first using a decent tuner and use a solid long ruler rather than a tape measure. But all will be appreciated. Just specific what you used.
Thanks a bunch. I'm trying to decide whether a "fixed" or "floating" one piece...
Share Your Intonation Measurements
Looks like the NS NXT is finally out. Anyone have any comments on this instrument?
http://www.nedsteinberger.com/instruments/nxtbass.php
Fender Special Edition Deluxe PJ Precision Bass – 70’s Jazz Bass neck w/1.5" nut – Seafoam Pearl finish – 8.5 lbs. - as-new cond.
Killer looking, playing, and sounding affordable passive Fender P/J Bass.
This special edition really has it going on in the build quality department, especially at this price point.
The flawless Seafoam Pearl finish is unique and looks amazing, with a rich and vibrant glow.
Fast playing and extremely comfortable 70’s Jazz Bass style maple neck, with...
Fender Special Ed. Deluxe PJ Precision – 70s Jazz 1.5" neck – Seafoam Pearl – 8.5 lbs - as-new cond
New Year’s resolution to move out some basses to make room for new ones.
A very cool player grade 1967 Fender Coronado I. Beautiful MJT refinish. Plays and sounds great. Previously owned by John Bradley (Gary Clark Jr) and can be seen making an appearance on a few TV shows. $2500 shipped CONUS. Not super interested in trading this one but I’m open to hearing trade offers for something similarly cool.
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1967 Fender Coronado I
It only seems fitting that there is a thread for these awesome basses!
Mine arrived yesterday, what a cool design, the short scale will take some getting used to.
This one weighs in at 6 lbs 9 oz and boy it feels tiny compared to my other basses.
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Continued from here. The pre-game show and post-game show for our gigs in one thread!
Last night was great. Nobody noticed our guitarist conflicts. The house was packed. The bar actually ran out of beer during the first set and had to wait about 20 minutes for more kegs to be delivered. We did a few songs with three different guest singers. Since two people from one of my other...
"Check In" here before and after your gigs, set 3 - everyone's drunk now!
we had a gas increase a few months ago, and last month got an email from the gas co that they're forced to charge more, so everyone should expect to see an increase.
well, the new bill came today. it's for one month, and it's literally what we paid for gas in the entire previous year. holy cow! it's time to get an electric stove, for starters. we'll be looking into electric heat, too.
who else is seeing huge increases to their gas bills, and are you planning to change anything as a result?
I think I will pick one of these up, just to play with for home practice.
Behringer BDI21 V-Tone Bass Driver DI Pedal
But why is it so cheap? You can't even buy a DI separate for $39 and this has that plus much more. I would dismiss it as something that can't possibly be usable, except all the good reviews??
Nathan
Orange bass rig. Terror Bass head with two 112 cabs. 1200 total or 600 for head, 300 per cab. I've played 600 seat theaters with this and never had any problems. Trade for following:
1. Gibson Thunderbird
2. Spector 4 or 5 string.
3. MIA Fender with maple board.
4. Darkglass amp
5. GK gear
6. G&L with maple board
If you have anything that you think would be a fair trade, let me know.
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Just received Fender Gold Foil Jazz.Looks stunning in the blue..unfortunately pickup is DOA....how this got through QC is beyond me...
Moderator note: THREAD POSTING GUIDELINES AS OF 12/20/21
I sitting on the fence on this. I am over 60 and from what I have read, I am in a higher risk group so I have been paying attention to the news stories. That said, the stores in our area are out of TP, bleach, water and hand sanitizers to name a few. Now, public events where...
Coronavirus discussion thread - NO POLITICS, or "POLITICS by PROXY"
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Is there a Musicman stingray model, any year, that has a 38mm nut? Or narrower than most? I know there is a Sterling by Musicman model that has it. Not that one.
Up for sale is a killer parts jazz bass that I acquired in trade a few months back
Features:
Fender Roasted Maple Jazz Bass Neck
G&L USA Tuners
Delano Big Pole Jazz Bass Pickups
Passive V/V/T Controls
Babicz Bridge
Late 80’s/Early 90’s Schecter J Bass Body (I think MIJ)
Dunlop Strap-lock Buttons
The bass plays and sounds extremely well, and is currently setup in Eb Standard with a nice straight neck, low action, and solid intonation.
Condition wise, all of the parts are in really...
Fender Roasted Maple Parts Jazz Bass
GK MB212-II combo in excellent condition with slip cover. I played this one out once and it performed great but just been sitting in the closet since. Needs a good home !
GK 2x12 combo
500w
under 40 lbs !
I prefer to keep this local to DV/MD/VA. Thanks !!
Boy, everything Darkglass makes is gorgeous.
Alpha · Omega – Darkglass Electronics
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Anyone know if there is such a thing as aftermarket body wings I can buy to put on my NS WAV (the old version from the aughts, which was discontinued)? I have always had a rough time transition to thumb position without anything on which to rest my left arm.
Thanks!
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Okay, probably everyone but me. Better late than never, I guess.
At our last band practice, our BL started strumming this song on his guitar called I’m Your Captain by Grand Funk Railroad. It was just okay, I guess. I’d never heard it.
After a brief run-thru, he told me to take a listen and we’d try it again next time. So I listened… and realized the BL threw me a friggin’ bone. What a great tune for bass. So much fun to play.
Okay okay. I’m sure many of you have been playing it for...
Grand Funk.,, who knew?
Prices on basses
Crazy expensive bass ?
OR A
bass sold for under , hmmm , let's say a few hundred ?
Great Basses don't make Great BASS players
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Alright, so, I searched the threads and found the Sterling owners club, but, nothing for those of us that happen to own a Sterling by Music Man!
This is open, for now anyway, to ALL models of Sterling by Music Man basses including the Ray 34/35, Sb14 and Ray 34ca!
Only catch is, you gotta show your ax, and let everyone else drool at it's sheer awesomeness! Modded basses are encouraged as well!
I'll start......"say hello to my lil' friend!"
Taken the day I got it!...
The Official Sterling by Music Man Owners Club
It's not just TalkBass, but internet-wide. Does the use of abbreviations without establishing what those less-than well-known abbreviations bother you? I've seen people write that they suffer from XYZ but what is that? (Not XYZ, of course.) COPD is probably okay to use, but if you have some obscure, affects one in a million condition, maybe write it out before using the abbreviation? Just saw a thread about, not trying to call you out, just a good example - "Does JP get enough love?" Who is...
Too many abbreviations?
I know some real pros are lurking in the shadows around here, and some are more prominent than others, but who do you wish was active on TB and would offer input, advice, and opinion?
For me: Stefan Lessard.
You?
I'm looking to trade my beautiful Ibanez Bass Workshop EHB 1500 headless bass for a 4-string fretless.
It is in near mint condition, with no dings and only one tiny scratch on the bottom edge (see photo). I recently had it professionally set up, nut adjusted, and the fret ends dressed by Mouradian Guitars.
This bass is super light (6 lbs. 11 oz.), perfectly balanced, plays easy, and has a huge sound and versatile preamp. It has Nordstrand Custom Big Split pickups, Poplar Burl top, 9-piece...
Ibanez EHB 1500 trade for fretless
This is the epic rig. With nice vintage GE6550 power tubes (nos set like $1500) road case.
newer never gigged 810 made in USA heritage vintage cab.
possibly the best rig possible for tone.
Text if interested in local only sale.
2482218523
JP
Hi guys there's a static noise coming from my 1973 fender jazz. Only when i touch the pick gaurd. Which happens when i slap. Any idea what it could be?
Thanks
These are amazing and real waxed tweed! Not made anymore. I have a db212 and jack cassidy tweed for smaller gigs so all set.
I just ordered a P bass body and Warmoth neck to be finished and reliced by MJT about a week ago. Has anyone else had any experience with them? If so, what was ot like? Did they send update pictures as they were making your project? How long did the build process take? Cheers.
I'm curious if anyone has directly compared filter-based preamps and what you've found.
I know @Deano Destructo has an Underhill and mentioned "some experience with ACG", but I'm curious if anyone has spent a lot of time with more than one of the above and what your findings were (ideally with some samples!)
A few years back, I bought an XVIVE system which worked great ... except with any instrument which had active electronics.
Since half of my basses have active electronics, I need something which is flexible.
I'd rather keep it to a "plug - 'n' - pray" system and I don't want to break the bank. The aforementioned system cost about $160 (USD) and I'd be willing to go to about $250 now.
I would appreciate anyone who has active electronics and has a viable suggestion posting those systems for...
Can someone help me with affordable wireless suggestions, please?
Can someone identify these speakers? They have an assembled by eminence sticker and are in a trickfish bm212. They are 12" 8 ohms. Thanks!
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dang, there going fast.
David Crosby, Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash Co-Founder, Dies at 81 (msn.com)
I have been really excited about this bass and my favorite retailer got it in three months early!
I almost missed out on it as I didn't budget the cost for early(ish) January. When the phone call came, I was ecstatic.
So, it arrived on Monday and since it was a bit chilly outside (25º F/-4º C), I waited about three hours (with the outer box flaps opened up).
When I did take it out, I was blown away. I didn't even mind the flat finish as much as I thought I would. I plugged it in and...
NBD RGB300 - What A Pleasure - New Revelation!
First generation Microtubes 500 amplifier and superintelligent footswitch. Sounds great for fuzz/vintage overdrive/distortion. Only ever used for practice, never gigged. Not looking for trades; buyer pays shipping. Any questions about the amp, ask away!
I am thinking of selling my Acoustic 136 bass amp that i bought back in the mid 70's ... it has not been used much over the past 20 years so it's in very good shape and sounds fine. Speaker was upgraded to a JBL E140-8 in the early 80's. Hate to see it go as it's been with me forever but i want to get something smaller & lighter (getting older) ... and we're moving ... will try to sell it local b/c of the weight.
thoughts? $300 fair? thanks ...
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Ladies and Djentlemen
Please allow me to introduce:
"Astaroth"
(also Ashtaroth, Astarot and Asteroth), in demonology, is the Great Duke of Hell in the first hierarchy with Beelzebub and Lucifer; he is part of the evil trinity.
....
(go figure )
Hi folks... I am back.
(If not actually back in my shop due to this stupid panic-demic)
(Please mayor Doug... May 15 at the most! )
And some of you may have seen my post in John's "wha'd ya do last year" thread where...
"ASTAROTH"
Up for sale/trade is my Source Audio Reflex Universal Expression Controller. No manual or box. $380 shipped CONUS. I accept Venmo or PayPal Friends and Family.
The pedal sounds great and functions flawlessly!
In search of the following pedals (+/- cash depending on the pedal):
Broughton Audio Signal Cypher
Broughton Audio Transboost
Dunwich Rangeblaster
Other Dunwich or Magic pedals
PM me with any questions or inquiries.
Thanks for looking!...
Source Audio Reflex Universal Expression Controller
You set out to build/buy one P Bass to be your main player for years to come. What are you getting?
Up for sale is my SolidGoldFX Horizon Custom Shop in Silver & Blue. It includes the bag, sticker, manual and box. $130 shipped CONUS fully insured. I accept Venmo or PayPal Friends and Family.
This compressor is very unique! The note bloom is incredible and worth the price of admission alone. The pedal has some surface scratches but nothing major.
PM me with any questions or inquiries.
Thank you for looking!
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SolidGoldFX Horizon Custom Shop - Silver & Blue
Here we go!!! In 2022, I built my dream bass. It turned out better than I could have ever imagined. Some of you may seeing that instrument come together - the "Quilted Tiger," named for the most insanely figured slab of maple I've ever seen in my life:
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I’m super happy with this bass! Which is why I'm such a huge, gigantic nerd that I have a second identical topwood slab from the same log, and a second identical neck billet, which...
Winter Build-Off 2023: Twin Tigers!!!
As the title states, I have for sale a great vintage 1971 Fender Jazz in a cool black finish with black blocks/binding that definitely has a Geddy Lee vibe. When I purchased the bass (I bought it from Brian Barrett at LowEnd Bass Shop), it had been stripped down to a natural finish. Because it was originally black, I decided to have it refinished back to its original black color. The work was done here locally at Dave’s Guitar Shop (one of the coolest independent guitar shops in the...
‘71 Fender Jazz - Black with Black Blocks/Binding (Are you living in the Limelight?)
Description
The MAGELLAN® PRE is an all-analog full featured preamp pedal with a wide-range input gain control, 3-band equalization with sweepable mids, our unique foot switchable dual curve adjustable contour circuits, foot switchable mute circuit, aux input, headphone output, balanced/unbalanced main output and balanced XLR direct output. This compact, lightweight pedal brings all of the tone and versatility of our MAGELLAN series...
Genzler Magellan Pre... looks tasty
Hallo everyone - back after a long time.
Here's my actual question:
I had a set of velvet garbos on a very deep sounding bass. This instrument is rather designed for orchestral purposes (it is a Wilfer solo). Now Thomastik Belcantos or similar rather mellow sounding strings is just too much of a good thing. It already was a bit too much low end with the garbos .... I think they would match an inexpensive and more shallow sounding bass. For my purposes - and that is pizzicato most of the...
Bright sounding strings
My first new actual Fender since my Mustang last year, and my Tony Franklin P the year before. I bought a used CIJ Geddy about ten years ago and stupidly didn’t hang on to it. Looking forward to seeing how the new MIM version compares. Unboxing coming up!
I think I’m likely to keep this one pristine stock to preserve potential resale value. I have some Tom Brantley pickups on the way, but I’m planning on using those in another Jazz bass project.
heres one i have been using for a while....i found on the net somewhere
something like,
doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results, is the definition of insanity
i use that at work alot...lol
This build thread is for my WBO entry.. haven't really built a bass in about 6 years and very excited to start one up again!
Here's the rundown of the plan:
- 5 string, single cut.
- Set asymmetric neck
- Multiscale
- Built-in Capo for semitone droptuning
- Led markers that respond to the Capo
Apart from the "5 string", I've never done any of the above, so I think I'll do just fine
Yet to plan:
- Pickups
- Preamp
- All hardware
- Finish
- (Maybe) a built-in tuner?
- (Maybe) a...
WBO 23 - Drop it like it's hot
I just ran across this. WooHoo!
SolidGoldFX buys fellow Canadian pedal brand Diamond following its closure last year
For your consideration is a USA 2012 EBMM Sterling 5H. The Sterling model is similar to the classic Stingray, but has a few modifications to make it a smaller, lighter, more economic design. This includes a narrower nut width, more neck relief in the upper frets for easier access to them, and a smaller body to save on weight.
This bass is in great playing shape but does have some noticeable signs of enjoyment from the past 10 years- some swirling in the paint and a few chips/dings. A small...
2012 EBMM Sterling 5H - REDUCED
Looking for suggestions on which P replacement pickup to nail that gritty, full, slightly crunchy "old strings" 70's P sound. Think Phil Chen on Jeff Beck, Paul Jackson, late 70's Chuck Rainey (I know his bass is a lot older), Ready Freddie on Patrice Rushen.
Looking to swap out the Ulyate on my MIC Squier classic. thanks!
Like new Markbass Vintage Pre Tube Preamp pedal. Comes with original packaging, manual, and ac adapter. $285 shipped conus. Paypal FnF or Venmo.
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My buddy and i just started a new project, and we are having a terrible time trying to come up with any type of name. Any suggestions or secrets when it comes to naming your new projects.
I am a pedal head and have been reverse engineering and building for a little while. I have just been turned on to obsidian wiring and I must ask someone with experience - what is this sorcery?!
Hey, so I’m looking to trade my Peavey TL6, this is a 2nd Gen. version.
The nut width is just too wide for me to get used to, I believe it is “2.20 width for those interested.
Weight is 10lbs
The bass plays very nicely, the one issue is the lower mid control on the stack pot is no longer working. The bass sounds great still. I was planning on installing an Aggie OBP1, I have all the pots and an extra jack. If the trade is right I can include that if desired.
Anyway, looking for a decent...
Peavey TL6
Got this 81 L-1000 in trade a few months ago. Had a Badass bridge that has been on for quite some time. Stock bridge being delivered today
Leveled and crowned a few frets. Cleaned and polished all.
In the mean time coffee and getting ready for my woefully over matched Seattle Seahawks to play in a bit
What are you all up to?
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I'm pretty discouraged with playing right now. Gigs have dried up and the music scene in my area is all but dead right now. I'm 50 years old and people my age don't want to be in a band anymore. Maybe it's time to hang it up.
Great condition. I added a rock board jewel to the LED because it’s so dang bright.
This thing is awesome. It can be used in so many ways and makes everything sound better. Just don’t really need it with my current board setup so it’s gotta go.
I’d prefer cash but could entertain trades. Interested in an empress comp, BSRI Hydrazine, or other fuzzes at the time being.
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Went to my local guitar shop and saw this crazy bass. I’m pretty sure it’s directly from Fender, but I can’t find any info on it. The serial number doesn’t pull anything up, and I’m pretty certain it’s not a custom shop bass. It’s just a Fender, made in Mexico. Anyone got any info on this?
Yesterday’s news showed a video of some Guitar Center employees choking out a “disturbed” person and giving an escort out of the building. It was entertainment at its finest. Life is always interesting in the Breaking Bad lands.
I would include the video and story but I am cognitively impaired.
What Class D Bass heads out there have DI out, effects loop, USB out, Aux/Line in, Headphone jack, and parametric/or semi parametric eq and are rack mountable with or without an adapter...
I just ordered a Blackstar Unity 700 but it arrived DOA just returned it to my local Guitar Center...they did not have another in stock...after that experience not in a hurry to order another one...
any other brands with these features aside from Darkglass? Does Darkglass make a rock mount adapter kit?
Lot of various gauge "B" strings from various manufacturers.
From .120 - .130.
$10 each
PM for details
2008 Victor Bailey 5 String Jazz Bass
9 lbs 10oz
Excellent Condition (plastic still on battery cover)
Rare Stainless Steel Frets
Original Hard Case
No Trades
Gorgeous Unique Custom Black Cherry Metallic Finish
Matching Headstock
1960's Style Fender Logo
Relic Features for Worn Vintage Look and Feel
EMG Active Pickups
Hipshot Retro-Design Adjustment Knobs
S.I.T. Foundation Premium Stainless Steel Strings
Gig Bag
Sounds Great - rivals instruments costing much, much more!
Feel free to message any questions
Thanks for looking!
I'd been gassing for a TT for a while, and when a pristine one came up in the TB classifieds at the right price, I jumped. I didn't get a chance to check it out until late last night. I plugged in a couple of basses, got a quick refresher on each channel, and made sure all the knobs, buttons, and switches work so we could let UPS off the hook and get my man paid! Thanks @Sands for making it available and for such an easy transaction!
Today I had some quality time with it...
NAD - Mesa TT800
I have the Cioks DC 7, and for whatever reason, cannot get a reply from Cioks inquiring which 2 way adaptor to use for the LA1, and where to get it. I know it is center positive, but the web searches I’ve attempted have been sketchy at best thus far, which leads me to wonder why/if I can simply run a power strip to power both the Oracle AND the LA1. I’m unsure as to the current draw of the Oracle, but the LA1 is drawing a little over one amp. I can’t imagine why this won’t work. Has anyone...
Can I run a power strip to power a LA1 A comp and an Oracle preamp?
View attachment 4936366 My wife helped me buy this baby for Christmas!!! I play in a few bands and needs another head. It sounds amazing!!! My other heads are all Mesas also so it’s a good fit. The manual says when it’s in half power mode to treat an 8 ohm cab like a 4 ohm cab. I need to figure out if I can use a 4 ohm cab in half power mode though. Either way I’m very pleased! It sounds great for rock music and really makes me heard in the mix while still sitting in the mix nicely!
I just love them.
Do you have a bass with a maple fingerboard? Show it!
Here's mine:
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2017 MIJ 70s reissue.
So I bought a Maruszczyk bass off of someone here a while back. Everything seemed fine then a week later my Dad passed away then it sat in my closet still in the case for about 4 months after I bought it. Eventually I took it to to a local music store to get new strings and the neck adjusted. Then I found out the neck was warped. I'm in no way blaming the previous owner who sold me the bass in anyway. I'm just putting this out there. I just don't know what do even do with it. I've contacted...
Elwood Bass
For the longest time my signal chain was Bass > Fishman Full Circle > AI Ten2. However, I recently joined a group where there is a significant amount of arco and pizz (about 50/50). When I had my pizz tone dialed in, the amp was way too loud when switching to arco. I couldn't dig in with the bow like I wanted to.
Living in Austin, I decided to try the Red Eye Preamp (Red-Eye Musical Instrument Preamplifier -Home Page). Pretty much anybody that has...
Red Eye Preamp
Is there not love for Dimension Basses?
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I'm not trying to call out the Dimension fangirls and fanboys here to chime in about how awesome the Dimensions are (though if you like 'em tell us why), but more trying to get a reasonable viewpoint on why this bass seems ubiquitous in shops and online, but few seem to really champion them.
This style (in its various forms) repeatedly comes up in closeout sales, deals of the day (for example-...
What's wrong with the Fender Dimension Basses?
Hey Everyone, selling several pedals as I have moved out of state and need to downsize. Please check my other listings for sweet pedals! Possible trades are for
-Chase Bliss Blooper
-GFI Synesthesia
-Universal Audio UAFX Starlight Delay
-Universal Audio UAFX Astra Modulation
All pedals come with box and are in great/mint condition unless noted. PayPal Preffered. Price includes shipping Conus.
Wampler Terraform - Unused condition. Has not left the apartment. One of the knobs came...
Wampler Terraform w/ Box
An astounding piece in both fit and finish. I particularly love the way the body is shaped - so comfortable. For your consideration, this minty Custom SKB weighing 9 lbs 3 oz and comes with a nice TKL Vectra IPX gig bag.
(Add $50 west of the Mississippi.)
The original posting:
SOLD - Roscoe SKB Custom Trans Black Flame Maple
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Roscoe SKB 3005 Custom JJ
In all the time I've been on TalkBass, I've heard repeatedly about dead spots. During that time I've owned a lot of basses and I don't recall ever encountering this. I play up and down the neck and everything always sounds fine to me.
When you guys/gals are experiencing dead spots, what are you hearing/feeling? Or is it less frequent than it seems. Maybe I've just gotten lucky??
Hey Everyone, selling several pedals as I have moved out of state and need to downsize. Please check my other listings for sweet pedals! Possible trades are for
-Chase Bliss Blooper
-GFI Synesthesia
-Universal Audio UAFX Starlight Delay
-Universal Audio UAFX Astra Modulation
All pedals come with box and are in great/mint condition unless noted. PayPal Preffered. Price includes shipping Conus.
Chase Bliss Dark World w/ Dicontinued Wood Box - $325
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Chase Bliss Dark World Reverb w/ Wood Box
Brand new and complete with polished frets, nurtured fingerboard, strung with a new set of D'Addario strings and action adjusted to 1/2 step drop tuned.
- 9 lbs 0 oz
- Solid mahogany body
- Active 9V preamp: volume - bass - treble
- Seymour Duncan Pro Active APB-1 split single
- Side markers glow in compromised lighting
Ships in original factory box complete with original tags.
$1400 Con US. (Add $50 for west of the Mississippi.)
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Schecter DP-12 Doug Pinnick Signature
OK, so it's not exactly "rock 'n' roll" , but I was wondering today just who it was that played the bass on those classic Carpenters songs ("We've Only Just Begun", "Yeterday Once More", "Close to You" etc.)?
I Wikipedia'd it, but no joy!
I thought that I'd heard somewhere that Carole Kaye might have played them (?), but then, I've also read that she played about half of the songs recorded by James Jamerson , so that's not reliable.
Any ideas ?
I think that...
Who played bass on The Carpenters hits? -- A Tribute to Joe Osborn
Hey Everyone, selling several pedals as I have moved out of state and need to downsize. Please check my other listings for sweet pedals! Possible trades are for
-Chase Bliss Blooper
-GFI Synesthesia
-Universal Audio UAFX Starlight Delay
-Universal Audio UAFX Astra Modulation
All pedals come with box and are in great/mint condition unless noted. PayPal Preffered. Price includes shipping Conus.
Source Audio SA262 Ventris Dual Reverb w/ Box - $315 shipped conus...
Source Audio Ventris Dual Reverb
Hey Everyone, selling several pedals as I have moved out of state and need to downsize. Please check my other listings for sweet pedals! Possible trades are for
-Chase Bliss Blooper
-GFI Synesthesia
-Universal Audio UAFX Starlight Delay
-Universal Audio UAFX Astra Modulation
All pedals come with box and are in great/mint condition unless noted. PayPal Preffered. Price includes shipping Conus.
Strymon Volante Magnetic Echo Machine w/ box and Power Supply - $350...
Strymon Volante Magnetic Echo Machine
So a friend of mine bought one of these for his son for Christmas:
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He said in the store the action was high so Sam Ash "set it up" for him...
Whoever did it must have zero clue about what that means, cause the neck has significant back bow (anti-relief) and the strings are WAY too low, it literally buzzes on every fret of every string
So he brought it to me to adjust (which he really should have done in the first place). I thought it would be a quick...
Jackson Spectra 5 string truss rod wrench size
I've been running sound for my bands with my current PA - Presonus rackmount mixer (32 channels, 16 monitors), Alto 15" powered tops on sticks, and Alto 18" powered subs. Works fine for the medium-size bars we play. I'd like to start running sound for other bands, which around here generally hire for large bars, rental halls, large outdoor patios, etc. I think my PA could just about cover it, but don't think potential clients would see it that way (with their eyes at least). I want to avoid...
PA speakers for soundman for hire
Excellent condition all original with new strings and Sandberg gig bag.
* Body: Alder
* Neck: Maple
* Fingerboard: Rosewood, 22 frets, 34"
* Inlay: -
* Pickguard: Tortoise shell
* Hardware: Chrome
* Colour: Tobacco sunburst
* Pickups: 1 x Delano JMVC, 1 x Delano MCFE (splitable)
* Electronics: Volume (Push-pull: active / passive), Balance, Highs (Passive Tone), Bass, micro switch for PU split
* 3D Sandberg bridge
* String spacing: 18.5 - 20.0 mm
* Schaller...
Sandberg California TM-5 8.8 lbs.
Two Super Fuzz variations. Both sound great in different ways but not really hitting the spot for me. Both are in pretty good condition but don't have their original boxes.
Noise Diet Submarine. Nasty two knob Super Fuzz type pedal that can get a little gated and has some octave down happening at some settings.
$120 shipped (CONUS only).
Arcane Analog Super Fuzz. Classic Super Fuzz pedal that sounds good on bass (as well as guitar). Very well made, solid pedal. (The...
Noise Diet Submarine, Arcane Analog Super Fuzz
Interesting…
First time I hear about "Class G" for a bass amp…
SISMA is the first official bass amp released by Jad Freer Audio which aim to combine the qualities of a classic tube preamp with the punchy and detailed sound reproduction of a big transistor power section maintaining a portability prerogative, until now, only of...
New amp SISMA – HYBRID TUBE/CLASS-G BASS HEAD
little price drop!
Bunch of pedals that haven't made the rotation. No extra charge for the dust. I had a fan on when I took the pictures and didn't notice. Most of these have lived in their boxes.
Champion Leccy the hand samwitch - Went on a Champion Leccy buying spree (Support Woolly!) but am not using it. This is a kind of theramin and oscillation machine.
This IS NOT a guitar pedal, it IS the sound generator. No input, this IS the instrument. New in box.
$170 shipped (CONUS...
Price Drop - Champion Leccy hand samwitch, JPTR Tesla Wolf, Rodenberg LDP
Been using a TC BG250 for a few years. I’m looking to add a new rig with a bit more juice. Trying to decide if I want to go with another TC rig or try something totally different. The TC stuff seems to be cheaper than others and I dig the tone. I honestly don’t use any of the toneprint stuff but like the general tone. I don’t see them talked about much here. Why is that?
Cort Artisan Fretless in minty fresh condition. Lined fretboard with side dot markers. Active
Bartolini® MK-1 and Fishman Powerbridge piezo pickups give you a wide variety of tones.
2 Volume & 2 Tone Controls.
Ovangkol Top on Chambered Mahogany Body with f Hole 7.4 pounds.
Jatoba Fingerboard
Hipshot® Ultralite Tuners
Bolt on Maple neck 1.5” neck width
Fretboard radius 15.75”
26 Lined frets
34’ scale
D’Addario ECB18 Flatwound strings
Designed and developed for fretless bass players who need...
Cort Artisan Lined Fretless 4 String Bass B4FL MHPZ
It won't be available until the middle of July. I've been looking at the Mitchell MB100 short scale and now this.
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Squier/Mini-Precision-Bass-Black-1500000311835.gc
Linden Equalizer by Barber Electronics w/box
Tiny but mighty and in excellent condition! it's a preamp based on the Ampeg Flip -Top. I cant speak to how they compare but I've been digging the art of using bass and treble controls to sculpt bass tones, well that and the two 3way toggle switches of course. Like new in box with stuff. Velcro on bottom. I like this one. And combined with the Durham Sex Drive you have a poor mans Shift Line Olympic. Those I did have the pleasure of comparing....
Linden Equalizer by Barber Electronics w/box
11-24-14
I have changed the scope of this thread from what I started it as. I was going to focus on just the Target Coatings EM 9000 and EM6000 products, but as this thread progressed, I have learned of a few other products that I will try as well. So I changed the title to cover this.
Ok then, I have been using these finishes for awhile now in my attempt to obtain a protective finish that is safe to apply and looks great on any type of wood. I have found not much in the way of useful...
Using water based products for instrument finishing, Target Coatings 9000 6000 and Varathane WB
Should I put the 112 cabinet on the bottom and the 212 cabinet on top or the other way around. Which would give me the best low end ?
Hey guys,
I almoste exclusively practice bass via my pc, or better playing along with music from the PC.
I use a Steinberg UR22 to go into my bass amp/combo. It is hard getting a good sound out of it, and I'd like to get rid of my bass gear for my place.
Now my question would be:
Would studio monitors be any good for my endeavours? I bet I would love them, because I would listen to music through them also, as they would be connected to my pc.
Should I need more sound shaping options,...
Studio monitor setup for bass practice at home
Hey guys I am trying to identify what bass these would fit and what brand and model these tuners are. They're made in Japan and are set up for 4 on one side and 2 on the other. Any help? TIA!View attachment 4933625 View attachment 4933626
just getting word.
Jeff Beck, One of the Guitar Masters of the Rock Era, Dies at 78 - Variety
This beauty is in perfect mint condition. It's been played daily for a few years, but it stayed in my smoke-free studio.
PLAYABILITY: Plays effortlessly. Excellent B string (deep and clear). Every note sings! Very lightweight.
TONE: Warm, thick, and focused. It has a beautiful single coil bridge pickup tone like a 70s jazz bass (but thicker), and you can flip it into series mode for a huge burpy bark.
Body: alder
Top: cherry
Neck: 3-piece maple, set neck
24 frets
Fingerboard: maple...
Muckelroy Custom HMC5, Alder/Cherry, Maple
1980s Fernandes RPJ Precision Bass
The Revival Series with PJ Pickups
3 controls
Everything works, minor digs or scratches (see pics)
Excellent MIJ Bass with great build and setup easy to play.
Body : Alder
Neck : Maple - Ovaltype
Fingerboard : Rosewood
Pickups : PJ
Controls : Volume, Volume, Tone
Bridge : Vintage
Color : 3 Tone Burst
Amazing beauty, Feel free to send any questions...
Fernandes "Revival Series" RPJ 50 - PJ Precision Bass - 3 tone burst - Free Ship
Tonight’s memorable quote: guitarist/singer said “When I sing I should probably have less words come out.”
Mint condition Walrus Arp-87 delay in a special series Coral color. Does all the things you want in a delay and then some, I just don't use enough. Comes with the box, all the candy, and Velcro expertly applied by my 10 year old.
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I a newbie who has a Sterling Stingray 34. I love the bass however the black tuning pegs are pure garbage. Does anyone know of any direct replacement tuners I can get to replace them with? I would sure appreciate the help.
I can't help it, "Totally Wired" is one of my favorite songs and Mark E Smith somehow makes a whole lot of something, always looking like he's not doing anything. The other two guys, they're okay. Feel free to disagree, I don't have a particular affinity for this music, except as mentioned above. I read the transcript, which suggests to me that Mark was obviously pretty lubricated. I expect no less!
Sample from the text: "That they agreed to such a meeting is surprising. What ensues is...
Nick Cave, Shane MacGowan, Mark E Smith, Interviewed
Hey all! I am trying to find answers as to whether or not I can use a wedge passive monitor as a bass cabinet. I play a very small club, very small stage, and my MesaWD800 with 2 Fender rumble 210 cabs are so close to me on stage I can't really hear them, so Im wondering if it would be possible to use a passive floor monitor, 12 or 15 probably, when I play that club.
I'm putting a bass together and I purchased a Roasted Flame Maple neck from Warmoth. The flame aspect looks great, but I'm not sure I'm a fan of the wood grain, for lack of a better word, it's splotchy. I don't know if I'm being too picky or if it's a lower grade piece of wood.
What would you do?
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I recently got this 1984-87 Fender jazz bass in a trade, and I noticed it hums unless I’m touching the strings etc. I’m used to a modern Ibanez that’s essentially silent, so I wasn’t sure if that’s typical for these old jazz basses.
it looks like the bridge is grounded to a shielding plate beneath the controls and then that goes to the neck volume pot, but nothing is attached to the output Jack. Pickup grounds going to the volume pot. Can I add a ground wire from the volume pot to the...
Jazz Bass Grounding (80s MIJ Fender)
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options were
Super light (about 8 lbs)
J neck
Matching Headstock
Hipshot Ultralite Tuners
Fender Vintage style bent plate, threaded barrel bridge
'thin skin' Ice Blue Metallic hard gloss finish
When I was playing full scale basses, this was my #1. It is simply a fantastic example of a P and of Marco's work. Has...
Marco N1 P custom in Protec Contego
Hey Everyone:
Getting into looping with Ableton Live and it would be really helpful to me to not have to switch between Bass/Guitar while performing. So, I’m trying out find a way to have a double-neck where one neck is a standard 6-string guitar and the other neck is a 5-string bass. Any recommendations?
I’ve seen a few options online (see below example), but I’m a little nervous about these since eBay/AliExpress can be hit-or-miss. Right now, I’m thinking my best option is to buy this...
Double Neck Guitar/5-string-Bass?
It's the most wonderful time of the year, the start of the NHL season when everyone is undefeated and not yet eliminated from Stanley Cup contention.
Only to be replaced with the second most wonderful time of the year, when the Stanley Cup playoffs start.
What are we thinking for this season?
-Mike
View attachment 4929949 View attachment 4929950 View attachment 4929951 Here we have an excellent condition Sabre Classic in Honeyburst, come with the OHSC
Currently has Cobalt flats on it.
Has some really nice birdseye and flame in the maple neck
Bass weighs about 10.7lbs
Will post more pictures this evening
Price includes shipping CONUS
Would love to get this sold in order to pick up a bass in the classifieds.
Thanks for looking!
I guess it was inevitable, since Acoustic has been back in business about a year or so now, let's get that Acoustic Club going, so post your Acoustic rigs, old and new and stand proud!
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Asking 175 or will trade for 5 string Nordstrand Big Blades clean and clear wind or Zen Blades
Looking to sell or trade this set of Bartolini P45CBC Pickups. As the model number implies they are P4 sized humbuckers with 4 conductors. Looking to sell for $275 shipped. Current new price for a set is $360. Considering these are barely used and in great shape, I feel the price is fair.
So cash price is 275 via Paypal F&F or zelle.
I would be open to trading for a 6 string set of Nordstrand big singles or a set of Aguilar PJ4 DCBs or a Bart B-axis PJ4 set. All would involve a little bit...
Bartolini P45CBC Set P4 Size Wide 5 String Set.
2018 Sadowsky NYC 4 21 Standard J Bass
Finish: Natural
Body: Chambered Swamp Ash
Top: Flame Maple
Weight: 7.41lbs
Neck: Maple w/thin matte nitro finish
Fingerboard: Ebony w/12” Radius
Nut Width: 1.5’’
String Spacing: 19mm
Hardware: Black Finish
Pickups: Sadowsky Humcancelling Single Coils
Preamp w/Vintage Tone Control
Serial Number: 8057
Strings: Nickel Rounds 45-105
I’m the original owner who purchased this bass from Sadowsky in April 2018. It’s had light use and kept in a case within a...
2018 Sadowsky NYC 4 21 Standard J Bass
Apparently I can't link the video, or if I do it forces you to watch it on YouTube, but it's called In Search of Faith Healing, part 3. Or if you find the full episode with Leonard Nimoy it's in the last 3rd.
In spite of the title, this segment is focused on a non religious case from a doctor using unconventional methods.
Pretty self-explanatory.
Please explain to what extent/proficiency. And as always, photo or it didn’t happen.
hello, I'm having a problem in getting the clank sound(basically the left hand hitting the strings) for my slap sound. this technique is used for ghost notes in the left hand. the problem is I tried my friends bass and I can get the clank pretty easy on his bass but not on mine. I have to exert too much effort on mine. I also checked the relief on both basses(both 0.008) and check string height(mine is lower). since it's not both of those.
now I'm thinking that this is because of the...
Cannot get the clank sound on new bass
Hi y'all,
I searched and searched, but couldn't find an NYBW Club!
Perhaps I should go ahead and form this club now? Could I actually be Club member #1?
NYBW players...UNITE! Please let me know who's out there! Let's start some numbering!
ALSO: If you already have a club, please let me know!!
Sean
Hey everyone,
My band is having a rehearsal Thursday to brush up before our Friday gig. It’s a small living room session, 3 piece band of bass, vocalist, and keyboard/ guitar who is also providing drum tracks via the keyboard (sets the loop, then plays keys/guitar to accompany).
Issue is, my wife will have the car at the time, so I need to ride my bike to rehearsal. I have a backpack gig bag for my bass, but there’s no way I’m strapping my rumble 500 on my bike. The only other bass amp I...
Hotone Thunder Bass to Mixer/PA
I have never vocalized this, but I have felt it my entire life and known it for as long as I can remember. ALL my inspirations for playing bass were British, and I am so grateful for their contribution to the world that oftentimes I feel like draping a Union Jack flag over my amp. But I’m as American as they come, so I haven’t yet.
Thank you to Paul McCartney, John Entwhistle, John Paul Jones, Roger Glover, Dee Murray, John Deacon, Lemmy, Adam Clayton, John McVie, Glenn Cornick, Roger...
A tribute to British bass players
EMG J5 set for 5 string bass, with pickup cables and 2 volume pots as pictured.
$115 shipped Continental USA.
Would trade for a 4 string EMG j set, JX, JAX or jcs.
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Part 2 of themacinator's thread continued from here:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f15/w...weekends-gig-875278/index27.html#post14344339
Hey everyone, this thread came up on my Facebook page.
Klos guitars, starting at about 1k passive.
American made in Utah.
What do you guys think?
https://klosguitars.com/products/electric-bass-preorder?variant=39332449189931
This listing is for my Tech21 RPM. These are great bass preamps, with a wide range of tone options. Very low noise, and very flexible signal routing.
This one is in mint condition and works perfectly.
$259 shipped. Please contact me with any questions. Thanks!
Hello family
New Bass player here so excuse this question if its a super simple question.
I have a 2002 MIM Jazz Bass and I love it, It feels good to play and I enjoy it. WHich I think is the first rule
The previous owner installed Bassline pickups.
Now keep in mind I am a newbie to the instrument, but I noticed that when I turn the neck pickup or the bridge pickup all the way they sound hot if that makes sense. If i roll off the volume about a quarter turn or less they start to sound a...
Pickup questions from noob. Not for the faint of heart
So after the resounding success of my electric upright buld, I have the itch to build another bass. Keep in mind that this is in the early planning stages, so details may (will) change.
I learned how to play bass on a Music Man (HH Stingray) and it has kind of set the tone standard for me as a bass. I also love the look of the Rickenbacker with the bindings, and square inlays. I also play as my only EB a Spector NS-2005 (a Korean one, but plays like a gem).
As usual, budget is a concern...
5 string Ricken-Musicman Bass.
My Bluegrass band has gone all in with the in-ear monitors. I tried it, but I couldn’t get used to it and don’t really trust hearing the bass only in my monitor. I’d rather have my amp on stage behind me. I’ve been using a Genzler for my vocal and bass, and then sending it to the board. It’s OK for me, but the sound to the board has issues with distortion and lack of signal and in some cases I can barely hear the rest of the musicians so I may have to go with the in-air monitor. Wondering if...
Does anybody use in ear monitors?
Continued from http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/official-show-your-basses-thread-part-18-a-960135/
Some guitarists of my aquaintance have pedalboards that are a rats' nest of pedals stacked every which way, cables, zip ties and what have you. Now, I'm all for utility, and I realize that as long as it does what it's supposed to, looks shouldn't matter, except that I find it does, at least to me. And I’m not sure it’s as utilitarian as all that, either, as those same guitarists have tendency to spend fifteen minutes troubleshooting their signal chain at the start of each rehearsal.
So if...
Show your tidy pedalboard!
For sale is my Sire V5 (passive) in very good condition. No mods - it's been played for 2 or 3 hours at home. Fantastic bass and a great value, and wow the necks are nice on these, including the rolled fingerboards and roasted maple.
The bass has two very small (large pinhead) dents in the front finish. See pics below. Both were unfortunate incidents where an unplugged cable tip swung into the body. It's never been dropped, etc., and in fact has spent its short life in my climate...
Sire Marcus Miller V5
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I have a couple of pedals for sale if anyone is interested. All prices include shipping, minus any insurance you would want added.
EBS ValveDrive DI - $210
Linden Equalizer - $140
BOSS OC-2 -$70 (SOLD)
Noble DI - $1100 (SOLD)
Fairfield Circuitry Barbershop - $140
I have all the cables and a new spare tube I'll be sending with the Noble DI. The OC-2 is a little scratchy,...
Multiple pedals
Let's see what is in my grubby mitts now....
Fra-Gile-aye... It's a major award....
Aww yeah....
Goodies....
More goodies...
Even more goodies.....
Slowly making it's way out of the packaging....(Well packaged)...
Hang tags.......
NBD - Starting the New Year off Right - Mesa Content
This is probably genre and your skill dependent question, but when you compose your bass lines are you trying to keep them simple with some fills here and there or you want it to be as sophisticated and technically challenging as possible?
What your band mates expecting of your lines if you are in a band?
I’m currently using a Mesa Boogie WD-800 and a TT-800, and I love them. but Mesa Boogie’s house sound is somewhat mid–focused. if I could find one, I would prefer a class D amp that is inherently clean and bright. Any recommendations for what I should try to find that tone?
Thanks!
Marco TFL-4 in good shape. There are some rubs and dings that I included. Price included shipping CONUS in a gig bag. The color is a sort of Purple burst over flamed maple. the neck has some nice figuring on it. It has all US Hipshot hardware and the Marco handwound pickups.
de qualquer forma, desculpe, senhores e outros lendo minhas postagens irritantes, apenas pensei que haveria essas cordas em comprimento mais curto, não apenas afinação padrão para uso com o arco
A few weeks ago I was jamming with a friend of mine and my amp (ampeg svt 450 which I’ve had for 12 years) started to lose power in the middle of a song. It would drop to around 10% volume, then after I stopped playing for a minute it would go back to normal. This lasted all night. When I tried to turn on a few days later the amp would not power on at all. No lights or sound would turn on.
I ordered a new amp (darkglass alpha omega 500) and played for a few weeks at low volume at home...
Amp volume drops significantly while playing
I've got a 2006 Epiphone les Paul special edition bass that I need a new truss rod nut for, bought this guitar around 10 years ago and never needed to adjust the truss rod on it only to find out its stripped out, I think it's a 4mm, but it fits loosely and 4.5mm doesn't fit at all, Haven't tried removing it yet I know it's not an expensive guitar but I've played this thing for a long time kind of sentimental now. Gibson was no help at all anyone know what size it is and threads on rod and...
Epiphone Les Paul bass
OK, before I start, please refrain from posting your opinion of how you feel about distressed finishes right out of the gate. I am so not interested and there are other threads to vent your opinions so please, read on and decide if you would like to contribute.
What I am simply requesting are pics of any bass or guitar that has a distressed finish. It might be your bass or a picture you might have downloaded of a distressed bass or guitar. It can be a real 'time and use' induced...
SHOW YOUR DISTRESSED FINISHES!
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I play this at a buddie's place at a weekly jam. It is (supposedly) an early 70's Fender jazz bass with EMG's. The strings are dead rounds, the frets are in bad need of replacement, it is beat to hell, and in need of some TLC. It is also probably the best "player" I have spent significant time with. Just a joy to play both in feel and tone. Post your ugly players if you got 'em.
hi all,
I recently (after decades of using wedges) have decided to move to wireless IEMs and purchased a Senn EW IEM G4 system. I am curious to hear about your experiences with rechargeable batteries... I.e., how long do you get on a fully charged IEM pack (can you get 4 - one hr sets on a single full charge), how long do the rechargeable batteries last before not holding a charge (approximate # of gigs), do they last longer if you slow charge Vs. fast charge, and is there really any...
Using rechargeable batteries for Wireless systems: pros/cons
Okay gang, I'm gonna get moving on this build here fairly soon so I guess it's time to post up a build thread. At first I was hesitant to post this, because it is "TalkBass" and this will be a 6 string guitar build, but you guys talked me into it, so here goes.
The Plan:
I've been asked by my old guitarist from my younger band days to build him a custom telecaster. Let me put this in a bit more perspective; he's not just my former guitarist, he was literally my best...
First Commission Build - Is A Super-Tele A Thing?
Hey all,
My local shops weren't able to get in a Fender bass for me, so I ordered online from a small shop who could. This is a new Fender American professional II. View attachment 4927770
I have no issues with the bass, but the case seems to be a wreck. When I opened the case, the top insert fell out of the shell. Upon further inspection, the bottom insert is also coming out of the shell, and some of the fabric on the top is not glue to the profile of the bass.
I was leaning to a...
How would you handle this new bass purchase?
Bass is in fair condition, for 1987. 9.4 pounds. Has EMG GZR pickups, passive. The toggle switch doesn’t work — it’s not hooked up to anything. You can bring it back to active easily if you prefer. I love the the GZRs.
Neck thru, not a bolt on neck. And one of the best necks I’ve ever played. No ski humps, straight neck.
There are scratches and nicks and dings all over the bass in a lot of spots, but nothing really disturbing. Just rock n roll rash.
Looks like the very top of the head...
1987 Charvel Jackson 3B Bass w/ New Gator Case
Putting together a J bass from various parts, the body came predrilled for a bridge, but when I put a tape on it 34" from the fretboard edge of the nut comes to the very end of where the saddles will adjust out to. Im wondering if I should be in a 1/4" in or so in order to have some adjustment options in case I end up sharp? I have to redrill it anyways because my bridge has 5 screws and it was drilled for 4.
I have double checked that I am exactly 17" from the nut to the 12th fret and I am...
How far back to mount an adjustable bridge
Listening to ABBA recently, and marvelling at Björn's lyrical boldness. Super Trouper, for instance, a song about "I hate touring and I'm freaking tired of singing for you people." Major hit, people loved it. "Thank You for the Music" starts with making his bandmate and soon-to-be-ex wife Agnetha sing about how lame she is, then she thanks the writer of the songs she sings (him) for being so marvelous. At the same time, brilliantly enough, he's creating a lyric that doesn't make much useful...
Beatles, ABBA, who else was big enough to have free reigns on their lyrics?
Hey folks,
I've been lurking and learning here for a couple years and now I want to contribute. I'm hoping to push my comfort zone and entertain some of the folks that have taught me a great deal.
This will be a scratch build.
How it fits the theme: Well, the name. Also, when I think nerdy, I think headless 5 string, and lots of straight lines. I've got a couple gimmicks in mind, but I promise to make this thread nerdy if I decide to play it straight.
I'm building a maple and walnut,...
Winter Build Off 2023 - ALL YOUR BASS ARE BELONG TO US
There is a fair amount of debate as to where to place HP/LP filters; in front of the chain to prevent any unwanted frequencies from being affected and amplified by whatever you’ve got in your chain, or at the end of the chain to protect your cabinet and kill any nasty oscillations you may have created. Does anyone run two HP/LP filters? My amp - an Ampeg PF 50 T has both High Pass and Low Pass filters, and I usually run the Low Pass, but I’m currently waiting on the Broughton LP/HP, and plan...
Running multiple high and low pass filters
This is already the second set of brand new flatwound strings from this company, where the low B string (5th string) produces a cracling sound when it's bent. To me it feels like the winding had detached from the core. Have a look and hear:
https://youtube.com/shorts/g-8r-4OkK4I
85 shipped for the chrome babicz FCH bridge.
Would consider trading for a DiMarzio Cream Model P precision pickup or $ and the bridge towards an olympic white precision body.
Here's a certified banger and I'll probably regret this. If you know, you know. Not a lot of these pop up. I had the mod done about 6 months ago and haven't used this like I thought I would.
Price includes shipping to the us. Let me know if you have questions or need more pictures.
2018 4003S in excellent condition. Very little wear. Frets, truss rods, action, and electronics all in great order. 100% original. Previous owner had bumped the bottom edge near the jacks, touched up nicely with a little clearcoat. Slight amount of clearcoat bubble on both sides of the bridge. No other blemishes or flaws to note.
Primarily looking to trade for a 4003S/5... Walnut a plus.
Face to face within reasonable travel from central VA to the head of the line.
Edit: Got a case of GAS...
REDUCED - 2018 Rickenbacker 4003S Mapleglo
Broughton Parametric EQ
$235 + $5.00 Shipping Cont US
PayPal F&F
Available to Trade for Broughton RFE. (in nice condition)
This is the 2nd of two I purchased from the September 2022 run.
Will ship in original White Box
As new - no velcro.
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I play a Rick and prefer to keep it pretty high but my strap has a tail. Are there any straps that are short without tails? I tried to loop it but no bueno.
I've been running a preamp/power amp combo for years. I bought a Kern IP-777 right after they came out, then bought a QSC PLX 2402 to run with it. I had Ampeg cabinets (SVT410HE and SVT18E) and used that setup for 6-7 years.
I got tired of hauling two cabinets around, so I sold the Ampegs and bought a Schroeder 412R. And try as I might, I haven't been able to get the sound I like with the Kern/Schroeder pairing. Thinking it was probably the tone stack in the Kern, I bought a Mindprint...
In Praise of the mighty Yamaha PB1!
Offered up are 15 sets of unopened, NOS strings, including some that have been discontinued! Some of the exterior packaging on some of the sets may be a little faded or crumpled, but the strings are all brand new, unopened. Included in the sale are the following, with the number available:
4-String:
D'Addario XL170 (1 available)
D'Addario NYXL .40-.95 SOLD
D'Addario ProSteel .45-.100 SOLD
D'Addario EXP170 Coated (13 available)
D'Addario XL 160SL SOLD
DR Long Neck...
4-String Sets, D'Addario, DR, EB
I had told myself that I was not going to buy low end instruments anymore; that I was not going to do what I used to do with SX basses (buy and mod). But I've been wanting a Bronco bass to mod, but was looking for a battered, unloved, used one on FB Marketplace that I could pick up locally for very little green. Sadly, every person with a used, battered, unloved Bronco thought they could sell it for new price. My theory is that young kid in single digit age range tells parental unit that...
NBD: Glarry content
Here is a set of NOS Nordstrand Fat Stack 5 pickups, never used. These are the P2 shape with 18mm spacing (see pic below). Pickups are still in their original packaging, wrapped, with uncut leads and pickup screws. Price dropped to $175 shipped. Thanks for looking!
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Listing for sale this amazing limited edition streamer LX Redwood. There were only 40 of these produced and it’s definitely a unique bass. What a beautiful redwood top on this one. This one’s just not getting a lot of play right now so I figured I would offer it to a new home. There are several videos online of this bass showing the versatility of the PJ combo and fret spot made a video of this exact bass tone (See link below). I try to be incredibly responsive to messages and I’m more than...
Warwick Streamer Lx Special Edition 2010 - Redwood and Bartolini Electronics
This is something special that you may never see again! This 1997 MIM Fender Jazz Bass was never sold, and is New Old Stock with the original tags, factory strings, plastic on the pickguard, and an unopened packet with original manual and Allen wrenches. It even comes in its original packaging and box! It’s also a “Black Label” transition bass, an actual MIM with no “Squier Series” designation.
To be proactive, I’ll answer the question of how I came to acquire this bass. It was part of the...
NOS 1997 Fender Jazz FINAL PRICE DROP
If you saw my previous thread 'Six Mic Shootout', please disregard it.
I went 'back to the drawing table' regarding the placement and installation of the Ischell C3.
I've never been good at following instructions and sometimes that gets me into trouble.
I went back to the online manual and (re)learned 3 things.
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Position One for the C3 is right under and up against the G side bridge foot. Just slightly to the 'Left' of center.
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The C3 ships with the low cut set at 360 (I'm finding...
ISCHELL C3.... RE-DUX.... With RECORDING
Hi,
I'm seeking advice on how to mix mic and pickup in my bass, and what mic to choose.
I'm playing two basses, carved with lifeline and ply with copperhead Realist. I play big band on various stages, and small club bands with drums. Generally I like my sound, but still I'm thinking about how to make it sound more realistic.
I've been thinking I'd try to add a microphone, which i would mix with piezzo sound, say 50/50, or even 90/10 in case of feedback.
What microphone to use? I'm leaning...
double bass mic/pickup in 2021
Supposedly a 1976 precision; Fender Precision Bass 1976 | Reverb
What do ya think?
Looks hella fake to me, heres why;
-The fretboard wear. The wear is between the strings. Either the guy who played this bent every single note, every single time, or someone took a dremel to it while the strings were still on...
-Very little signs of wear on the pickguard near the pickups, where 90% of Pbass players rest their thumb...
Am I wrong about this being a fake?
Does the 4 band Gallien Krueger active EQ implemented across many of its amplifier series produce an optimally flat voicing with these controls set at noon?
If not, is it possible to adjust the 4 EQ controls to flatten any bumps and/or dips and what are these settings please?
Many thanks in advance for your advice.
Hey guys,
I’m playing through a GK full stack (410 RBH and 115 RBH) using the Bi-amping feature with speakon cables. We are sharing our room with another band and so far the other bassist is using my rig. Now he wants to get his own amp head but wants to keep using my cabinets.
I figured he could just use the 1/4 inch jacks while so we can keep both heads connected all the time.
My question: Could anything harm the cabs this way (as long as only one head is running at a time)? This may...
Multiple heads into GK RBH full stack?
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Party Entertainment - musicians
Yeah, I want to party with you, cowboy.
Second owner here for the last couple years. Has been used strictly at home (but mostly stored in its gig bag) with me but was toured by first owner. It has player’s wear all around for sure (small nicks, scratches, minor indentations, etc) but in really good shape. What you see is what you get. Less than a year ago I had NS designs give it a proper pro setup and install fresh NS strings. They have very few play hours.
I have realized I’m not much of an upright player so I have my eyes...
NS Design Upright Bass CR4M - Poplar!!
Love this bass but wanting to free some $$ unless there's a really tempting trade offer.
--Again, would prefer to get a sale but for trades I am mainly looking for a 5 string in the Jazz or PJ configuration - (possibly a 4 string if it's reeeeally sweet). You can try with something else but I am pretty set on what I want.
OPEN to a trade + cash my way* primarily.....you can try otherwise too.
This is a 35" scale but having always been a 34” scale player, switching to this...
Devon Bass 5 $2300!! Shipped CONUS!
Lately I've found myself visiting TB more than any other web site - news, ads, architecture, or actually any other.
I found it very relaxing and informative, often educational and most importantly no BS (most of the time), so it has taken over the top spot from YT.
How often do you visit TB, how much time do you spend here and which forums do you visit most often?
Hello everyone, lets start off by saying Cliff Burton is and will be my favourite bassist.
With thats said, I came here to have peoples opinion.
I love the mud and the bass of the mudbucker, and as some of yall know Cliff used a mudbucker on his Rickenbacker 4001.
I plan to get a Rickenbacker 4003 and change the pickups (but still keep the stock ones if I ever need to change them out.
Anyways, I want someone to tell me if also putting the same things on a bass thats practically the same...
Trying not to copy my favourite bassist.
FREE PAIR of PROBABLY (MAYBE) WORKING DIY EV-TL606s
(local pickup only)
Remember those awesome MesaBoogie Diesel 1x15 cabs from the 90s? The sound of David Wm Sims, and sometimes maybe Flea, and so many other 90's bass icons?
Well it turns out those cabs are (maybe?) based on the road-tested EV-TL606 design, whose plans were freely available back in the day for anyone who wanted to build some boxes.
I was that someone back in the 90's and I needed some loud, bulletproof cabs...
FREE CABS: Norwalk CT Only (EV TL-606s)
Friends,
Has anyone else has had an issue with pedals reacting differently to active p-ups as oppsed to passive p-ups? I am not talking about the gain differential between the two.
I just purchased a Keeley Bassist Lim/amp Compressor. It works just fine with my active Bartolini's sounds great. But when I plug in my Precision with the Kent Armstrong Precision p-ups that are passive, as the signal goes just below the threshold point where the light turns from red to green I get a strange...
Keeley Bassist Lim/Comp. does not work with passive pups?
I come to work this morning, take my morning walk around our job site and everyone is playing Disco music...not sure why, but it sure is making it a “Happy Friday”
Share your Disco Friday song of the day
I’ll start with some MJ
(dear admins, if this is the wrong sub-forum for this topic, please don't be mad and just move it where it belongs. I do apologize if I misplaced it)
I have an old, made-in-Japan Aria shortscale bass, sunburst. The paint has chipped in several places, and I would like to fill in those gaps/holes. I don't need for this to look professional, just nicer than it's now. But the question that it's being raised is: what is the type of pain on my bass? In my limited knowledge, I think there...
A chemistry problem: how to tell the kind of paint on my vintage bass, so I can repair it?
I came across this perusing fleabay. I'm not an expert but this seems fake to me. My red flags are as follows.
* looks way too clean for an 84.
* no markings in the neck pocket
* truss rod screw is an allen wrench vs "+" screw
* no date on the end of the heel
* no strap button or hole on the back of the headstock
* No cloth wire
* looks like this bass has been listed a few different times recently by different sellers?
...
Fake MIJ JV Squier?
Hi guys,
I have a Fender Player Series Jazz which is a good gigging bass but the tuners aren’t that great… they don’t hold tuning as well as I’d like them to.
I’d like to replace the tuners, not necessarily lighter ones, however I’m a bit confused. I’ve read here and there that the Hipshot HB7 are drop-in replacements for mexican Fenders…. Then I read these comments on Hipshot’s website:
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So it seems that the standard...
Hipshot tuners for MIM Fender Player Jazz… I’m lost!
Hello! Just curious what settings everyone uses for their L-1000? Do you dime your controls or roll ‘em back?
This is an amazingly cool bass. Plays great, and looks awesome. But I just really should have known better when I bought it - I never play 4 string basses anymore. So it needs a new home. Really very close to listing as "mint", it's in extremely good condition. They don't make this model anymore, either. 9.2 lbs on my digital scale. If you've been looking for one of these, this bass is truly incredible. I love it, but I'll never play it. Hipshot Xtender currently installed, original tuner...
Fender American Elite Jazz Bass 2017 - Champagne w/OHSC & Hipshot Xtender
Other than Steely Dan's Ricki Don't Lose That Number can anyone recommend any pop/rock songs that employ a bossa nova feel in the bass?
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So- did a search- didn’t find this exact ‘club’... so here goes!! @alanloomis1980
‘J neck P bass Club‘
think these are by far the best 6 string basses made, I love them. So much so that I bought three of them! Think this was the last year they were made (2020). Plays great, sounds great. Probably could use some new strings, otherwise mint condition. Three is at least one too many I guess
ATELIER Z - Beta6 / 32” scale
-Made in Japan-
SPECS:
ATELIER Z's 6-string bass "Beta 6/32" with great playability (limited production)
This model is based on the signature model BOH'S CUSTOM of...
Atelier Z Beta 6 - 32” scale (2020) - Transparent White w/branded gig bag
I assume this 2017 article has been discussed on TB, but I could not find any reference to it when I searched.
“A new scientific study has found that the most important member of any band is in fact, the bassist.”
New scientific study reveals 'the most important member of every band'
Link to original 2014 Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences paper:...
Scientific study determined bassist is most important member of any band.
What do you think of this mystery?
What amazes me the most is that the image is essentially a photographic negative, created centuries before the camera was even invented.
I've been looking for a short scale hollow/semi hollow bass for quite a well and the Reverend Dub King checks all the boxes. The only thing I'm not wild about is the finish options on the spruce top - natural or goat-puke green burst.
I'm seriously considering buying the natural and immediately refinishing to a darker wood tone or a trans color, although there is really no grain to show off on these things.
Thoughts?
I don't care even a little about future resale value, so no need to go...
Refin or leave well enough alone?
Finally, I have been designing this on my head for the last 10 years whenever I visited my luthier, each detail by a question. When I opened up with the design, he made It a reality better than I could've imagined.
He also crafted the bass on my profile pic and a travel bass for me over the years.
He is a humble man and doesn't even share 10% of the instruments he makes, so here is my shot at It https://www.instagram.com/ekremozkarpatgitaratolyesi/
* Flame Walnut...
NBD a singlecut hollow boutique
In great condition, very clean.
I tried to capture the imperfections in the pictures: round swirl marks close to the vol and mid pots and a bit of wear in the plating of the headpiece.
Made in USA, November 2019.
Weight: 7 lb 7 oz
Scale: 34"
This is the spec sheet from the manufacturer:
OB4 - Osiris 4 string headless bass
ASH - swamp ash body
GB - grabber blue
CS - clear satin matte finish
5MW - five piece laminated neck maple & walnut
THNN - thinner neck profile
EFB - ebony fretboard
ISOD -...
Kiesel 2019 Osiris OB4 string headless bass (Now $1000.00)
Hi there,
I’m Greg from France and i’m new here.
I’ve been involved in music all my life as a sound engineer but never took some time off to start and practice any instrument except for basic piano stuff for programming.
I finally started playing bass during the pandemic at 46 yo... and i loved it.
I’ve been reading a lot here lately and finally decided to register !
Cheers
Welcome to my WBO23 build thread! Gonna get hella nerdy over here. This is going into the non-bass category.
Supersymmetry is an essential concept in many physical and mathematical theories, including quantum mechanics, quantum field theory, string theory (a concept all guitarists and bassists should be familiar with) and many others. More specifically, it is a spacetime symmetry between half-spin fermions and integer spin bosonic particles. The study of Calabi–Yau manifolds has even shown...
Winter Build Off 2023 - Supersymmetry
Interested in a good condition Accugroove Tri210L. Cash or trade for the right deal. Lemme know if you have something please.
In very good condition. Bartolini quad coils wired in series and NTMB pre with A/P, 3 selectable mids, Vol, Blend, Mid, & stacked Bass/Trebble. Push pull LED side dots. 35" scale weighing 9lb. Mahogany back, Birdseye Zebra wood top, Garapa fingerboard, Mesquite/Maple/MesquiteView attachment 4912201 View attachment 4912202 View attachment 4912203 View attachment 4912204 View attachment 4912205 View attachment 4912206 View attachment 4912207 View attachment 4912208...
Bass one custom bass Reduced! $1285 shipped conus
Not something I've really had to deal with before so apologies if this is a stupid question but I couldn't find a clear answer online.
Assuming I have the option between Mic and Line level on a desk, for most bass heads should I be going into Mic or Line?
My current Ampeg PF800 has a -40db switch, so my assumption is default for this particular head is Line level, but I can turn the -40db on if I have to go Mic level.
However when I look at something like the Darkglass e500 or the...
Mic or Line Level - What is the Standard XLR/DI Out from Bass Amp Head?
I am. I go flats, rounds, flats, rounds, repeat, repeat. Ok I’ll keep flats on a Pabst’s and that Marcus-ish J will keep rounds, but the general purpose basses will go through cycles. I like the zing, the I like the mellow, I miss the zing, where’s the mellow? Anyone else in the same boat?
I searched but could not find info on these pedals used in sequence.
I am only using 2 pedals; Electro-Harmonix POG (9.6 V) and the Korg Pitchblack (9 V).
I am running the Pitchback first, so I tried using the Pitchblack converter and daisy chain the power adaptor supply to the POG. The pair cut out during the second set. I quickly recovered by going directly into my amp, but I'm wondering if it's my daisy chain cable or if chaining these pedals together is just a bad idea. I powered...
Should I be concerned with pedal voltage? POG & Pitchblack.
Charcoal Frost Metallic
Roasted Ash Body
Roasted Flame Maple 3A Neck
1955 P-Bass Soft "V" Shape Neck
9.5" Radius
Medium/Jumbo Frets
59/62 P-Bass Pickups
Gold Anodized Guard
Vintage Hardware
Hard Case
8 lbs 3 oz
Up for sale is this beauty I picked up from Eddies guitars. It's a wonderful bass but I just can't get used to the 55 soft V neck. Let me know if you need any more pictures or if you have any questions. Thanks for looking!
Vox head phone amp. All I really need to practice at home. It has a built-in drum machine with a few patterns, an aux input so you can play along with input from whatever and, enough power to drive most headphones. And, CHEAP like $50. I'm sure this has been posted before but, I just had to bring it up again.
This is a set of Roswell alnico 5 PJ pickups taken from a Harley Benton short-scale bass. Here are the links for information about the P and J. These are really good sounding pickups, but I decided to go for Dimarzio's. $25....
Roswell alnico 5 4-string P & J pickups
I apologize if this has been brought up before, however when I search for like conversations I didn't see anything. Currently I play with my fingers, on both hands. I have a lot of bassist I look up to that use a pick to play the string.
What is the point of using a pick?
Does anyone have insight, I am thinking about moving into a pick myself
I find this term so overused I am starting to doubt my own definition of the concept. It is like every demo or review I read use “cut through the mix” as a selling point.
What’s the real meaning?
I mean, every band uses different frequencies so how you can guarantee and instrument will “cut through the mix” in every situation?
Does anybody here knows if this pedal has an internal input gain trim pot? My Maruszczyk with Delano pickups seems to be overloading the pedal. I know that the obvious solution would be to lower the volume on the bass itself but I do not want to do it as it would create another variable in my already pretty complicated setup. I love how this pre sounds, but the slight overdrive it produces with louder notes starts to annoy me.
I'm a pretty frugal guy but I'm in a good spot in life and I'm seriously considering buying a dream bass or two. I would probably only buy them used but sadly, with the recent inflation, the basses I really want were only in the $1200-$1600 range on the used market a couple years ago. That felt like a relatively easy reach. But now they're more like $2000, give or take. I'm primarily talking USA Stingrays and Spector Euros in case you're wondering. It's hard to wrap my mind around spending...
Was buying your dream bass worth it?
Hello, I’ve considered getting a Ampeg Micro VR to play small gigs (200-800 people) Last gig I did which was about 300 people and I used my Fender Rumble 15. Should I invest In the Micro?
OK,this is probably going to be a really small club, but Moon Basses are great and they deserve some recognition.
So I guess I'm #1.
Here's my 1998 JB-5 with Nordies and an Aguilar OBP1 preamp
Anyone else here who plays a Moon Bass?
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Hello.
I enjoy playing along to songs via PC, through headphones. My setup has been:
- PC in to Scarlett 2i2
- Scarlett "In" (front of unit), out to Mackie 802VLZ4's "Main Out Balance"
- Guitar in to Genz Benz Streamliner
- Streamliner out to Mackie, Channel 1
- Headphones out of Mackie
This generally worked fine. Recently, however, I tried replacing the GB with a Mesa Boogie Subway preamp, thinking it would work the same way, but now the "songs" from PC no longer come through the...
At Home Rehearsal
I’m told this color is Daphne Blue. Just a no-nonsense passive P bass with the somewhat-less-durable Highway 1 finish that helps you achieve the worn-in look. Various dings and marred surfaces are shown in pics. I believe there must have been a racing stripe near the forearm contour at some point – I tried to capture that faint remaining line but it’s hard to see. The bass has been played but not abused.
Previous owner claimed that this bass was completely stock except for the mint...
2003 Fender Precision Highway 1
After 20 years of playing bass I got my first Rickenbacker. Appears to be an unmolested early 4003.
Looks like the tone cap is intact. If I bypass it what kind of practical difference in time can I expect?
The neck has a touch of relief but I don’t want to mess with the truss rods. It looks like the bridge height adjustment has some room so I may try to drop the string height a bit. Intonation is dead on.
Any other suggestions or tips for one of these things?...
NBD - RIC content
Continued from http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/kubicki-club-410177/
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Sad news all. Phil Kubicki passed away this morning. I learned this through a private e-mail a friend sent to me just now. I will leave you with the last words of his e-mail - "What an awesome man!"Click to expand...
The cutaways on the back of bodies are supposed to aid in access to the upper frets. I don't get that at all. My hand might bump into the front of the bass, but never the back.
I'll use Sadowsky as an example, but they aren't the only ones that do the cutaway on the back. I thought maybe it's for lightening, but wouldn't you do that on the top bout also if it's about cutting some weight? So, it's for access, but maybe I'm doing it all wrong but I just don't see it. Thoughts?...
Cutaways on the back of bodies?
We always have threads about "which cable to buy", and "are Monster cables worth it", etc. and those are entertaining, but it's hard to find consistent, reliable recommendations in those threads. You don't know if the person saying "I love my XYZ cable" actually has much experience with a range of cables; and you don't know if they even know what's actually so great about XYZ. Some people are convinced that because they paid more, they got a better cable. They'll swear on Elvis's...
Instrument cables rated and compared. A buyers' guide!
My 2 yr old, lightly used, PF50t has no sound. This occurred following a storm that flickered, but didn't knock out our power... the amp was likely on during some of that time, maybe in standby, maybe not.
I have tried four different instrument cables and two different instruments in both inputs. I have also checked the fuse for continuity with a multimeter.
Any thoughts?
I think Humor is appropriate here.
I found myself with a hand-written, fully notated, chart with no title in front of me and the band about to count off. Then I notice that Will Lee was sitting there at some congas and percussion. Then the band started playing and I quickly realized the chart was Peg, by Steeley Dan, and I was trying to fumble through a chart I hadn't ever seen before on a world-famous song, with Will Lee sitting right there looking over at me.
Then I woke up and didn't...
Nightmare Scenario
Hello !
I experienced what it is to buy an American Fender in 2022 and honestly, I am not sure I would recommend it !
In February 2022, I decided to get myself an American Ultra JB, my first Fender ever after playing my good old Ibanez SR500 for 14 years or so. There is one problem : the bass is quite hard to find.
After a month of researches, I eventually managed to find one new in a store over here in France.
Trying the Ultra JB on a V4B...
Fender Ultra Jazz Bass : How I purchased a LEMON
I am running a passive bass into a Tech21 VT DI which I am plugging into the FX return of my Fender Rumble 500 combo. I want to bypass the Fender preamp and use the Tech21 as a preamp to shape the tone before it hits the Fender's power amp. This bypasses the Fender amp's EQ and master volume. Diming the Tech21 gives me maybe 1/8 the volume the the Rumble preamp. Any suggestions other than sticking a boost between the Tech21 and the FX return?
The clue was "Fender offering". 10 letters. My first thought was "Stratocaster" but it's too long. "Telecaster" was the right length, but some of the letters were clearly wrong. "Mustang", "Jaguar", too short.
I got this far and still didn't know the answer.
_ A _ _ G U I T A R
Now this looks very interesting. Tube preamp/DI with lots of goodies: Revolt Bass | Two notes
No matter which NYE live musical performance I watch on television, the bassist gets no real camera time unless he/she happens to be on camera near a singer or guitarist- even if the bass is doing a type of solo. A rhythm guitarist gets like a LOT more solo camera time even when just strumming rhythm.
SRC6MS | SR | ELECTRIC BASSES | PRODUCTS | Ibanez guitars
Their replacement for the SRC6 is fanned fret, which seems like it might work well at 30” scale.
The “aesthetics” haven’t changed much, however.
I decided to update this post to send an SOS to Warmoth. Dear Warmoth you make the best bodies in the world. Please!!!! Invest money in a CNC program that will give various “C” shapes to your bass necks. Also various fretboard radius like 7.25 and 9.5 as opposed to 10. You would be the best company in the world if you did so.
Sincerely,
Jim.
Disclaimer: This might be post for me to gather my own thoughts more than actually looking for advice, but I really am curious about how other players approach this.
So, I've never been one to have multiple instruments of the same type (multiple guitars, multiple basses, multiple drum kits, etc). In my drumming days, I had two kits because I played in two bands, and it would have been a real pain to move my kit back and forth between two rehearsal spaces, but that was a practical concern....
What's your approach to having more than one bass? Purely tone, or are there other reasons?
Just played my last gig of 2022 on Friday. No NYE for me.
Started the year off by getting COVID at my first gig of the year, ended up with an attack of left hand tendonitis and a gross of just under $4200. By the time I calculate my mileage and other expenses I'm betting well under $2K profit for the year.
That might be good money if I was living in Nepal, but not here in New England, USA.
Popcorn's ready, Happy New Year!
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Spirocore S42 medium for sale (4/4 gauge). Approximately 15 months old. On and off my bass only once, so silks are in great shape!
Price includes CONUS shipping.
The nearby prosthetics house had these custom made for me & they honestly are crap.
They put my foot in a mold & everything, but they're too tight & the insoles are like walking on nails after about 33 minutes.
I remember when these velcro fasteners first found their way onto shoes & back then they were long straps that hooked over & you had lots of room for adjustment.
This is a piss poor design in my opinion, no room for adjustment & the damn thing won't hold. It pops open when I'm...
disappointing custom fit shoes, fastener?
I realize this might be more accessible in the states that have White Castle take outs, but does anyone else prefer White Castle to Burger King or McDonalds?
I joined my first band this year and we're starting to sprinkle in some covers in our set. Some of them have backing vocal parts that I need to step up and sing. We're also writing more originals with backing vocal parts.
Anyway, I absolutely cannot do ANYTHING else while playing my bass. It's like a trainwreck in my brain even if I try to do the simplest thing while playing. It shouldn't be this hard! Right now the drummer is filling in but that's not ideal.
Example song: Man in the Box,...
Singing while playing...help!
Kind of a weird topic, but... I just got my Busetto travel bass back today, and I'm not sure if it has S42 or 3885 strings on it. I also have some spares in my string box that I'm not sure are what the packages says they are because I've done some swapping. Is there an easy way to tell the difference, hopefully something as simple as string length?
1) I will not be buying anymore basses. I still play but I am content with what I have and dont need another bass to give to my kids.
2) No more business travel in coach - ever.
I came across a used Fender 2016 American Standard P Bass in excellent condition at a good price and bought it. I've been happy with my MIM Player P Bass for a few years but had to try the American Standard. I'm comparing the two and this is what I'm hearing: The American is more solid and true to the fundamentals in lower registers, and the MIM has much better clarity, sustain and "ring like a bell" tone in the upper registers. My intent was to sell one. As Leland Sklar says, "The low end...
Fender P Bass: Thump versus Ring
If I may invoke a metaphor... Learning to know what one likes in bass sounds can be a lot like one developing a taste palette for espresso coffees [I've recentlygone down both rabbit holes!] One has to know what one likes in both to be successful in approaching creating sound and taste recipes that get you there. I confess to being a novice in knowing what I trully like and want to hear/taste in both disciplines.
In this thread I just want to see if there is a variable that I don't...
Who prefers a Maple FB over Rosewood or Ebony- and why?
It started out like this:
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And here's the bass a few weeks later:
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After I stained the body I worked in some roadworn/aging spots before finishing with Tru Oil. Overall I'm very happy with the result. Certainly made a few mistakes here and there, but...
I've built my first bass, what do you think?
I had a 63 P that I haven’t been playing.
Got kind of cold feet about selling it, until a buyer offered me $6,500 in cash this morning & away the bass went. How did I do? I think it was fair but I’m also feeling like I might be kicking myself in a few years. Refinished. One replaced pot and pickguard.
Apparently, the low B string in this set of flatwounds ended up being a bit too short for my bass. This is the first time in my life that this happened.
As you can see, part of the silk-wound string sits on the zero fret. Surprisingly, I noticed no intonation problems. However, the sound is muffled (as you would expect) and the sustain is not great. The sound reminds me a bit of my electroacoustic bass. It's not horrendous, but that low B sounds way too different from the rest of the...
Looks terrible, sounds... OK? Kinda?
Hi all! I really like overdrives by Darkglass (at least in the hundreds of reviews...) because they seem to be really "drive", and they don't cross into the fuzz territory.
Since I already have fuzzes on my board a darkglass style is what I look for.
BUT. They sound, I don't know how to put..."hollow". I mean, they seem to have a lot of great frequencies but they stay "around", not very direct. Very aggressive but soft, if I can say this. I could only try the Vintage and this...
Skeptical about Darkglass
Three years ago I started this thread:
Who isn't going to buy a bass in 2020?
And I still haven't bought a bass. Thats three years without buying a bass. I think I can go another year easy peasy.
The head was purchased new from Sweetwater earlier this year and is in “like new” condition.
The cabs, being out of production and a bit harder to come by have seen some use but function as they should.
Looking to trade for another rig. Fender, Aguilar or Darkglass are my main interest but I’m open to others too!
Willing to meet within an hour or so of 18810.
Feel free to PM with any questions. Thanks!
So I literally just received this today. I gave it a good setup and compared it to my custom built P from Chc guitars. My P5 holds up pretty well next to it so going to pass it on or trade for something else!
it's in great shape. All case and candy. 9lbs even on the scale.
upgraded Nordstrand pickup and original included. Also have a brand new tort guard if you'd like
buyer pays shipping but I get a pretty great rate thru PayPal for ups ground
trade interest. 34 inch and under scale 5...
Fender American Professional II Precision V with extras
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I'm a casual player in my 40s, always played in bands with friends, so we've always been around the same age.
Due to covid, kids, life, etc., that mostly dried up, so started looking for a casual local band to join.
Found two that need a bassist, are into the same sort of music, and seem like they might be a good fit.
Only thing that's making me hesitate is that one band is all aged 20ish, the other's members are all in their 60s.
I've got friends with a huge range of ages, so not...
Experiences with large age gap between rest of band?
It is 2022 and time for a new thread. The transfer portal means I don't have an inkling what might happen this coming season. I do not have high hopes for the Washington Huskies. A new coach and not much in the way of an incoming class is not confidence inspiring for the 2022 season. That is all I got for now.
Mayones Cali 4
This is a beautifully made "mini" bass built by Mayones of Gdansk, Poland. Mayones only makes a small number of these basses using the exotic woods left over from their other instrument builds. Rather than toss these smaller pieces of wood, not large enough to be used to build another full-size instrument, they recycle them and build these little basses.
Each Cali is a one-of-a-kind and you’ll not see two that look exactly the same, since it’s...
Mayones Cali 4 #79
It's a 1991 fretless with semitone markers at the top and at the bottom of the fretboard. The fretboard and a new bone saddle are in excellent condition and it is in perfect technical state
I’ve just bought a Nordstrand MM5.2 pickup for my Left Handed Sterling SUB series Ray 5 bass, it is the type with what Nordstrand call “ears” and has 2 fixing screws on the one side and 1 fixing screw on the other side.
The pickguards on both Right Hand and Left Hand Ray 5 models are cut such that the pickup end with the 2 fixing screws is always at the top, i.e. the “bass” side.
As the pickup is Dual Coil it has North and South magnets, am I being a bit stupid but should I wire it up...
Dual Coil Pickup on a Left Handed Bass
I have a non-export Aerodyne JJ with Dimarzio Collection pickups. I love this bass but have been wondering about the pickups. I took some measurements off my cable with my multimeter (tone on full) and came up with the following.
Neck = 5.86k
Bridge = 6.11k
Both = 3.066k
I know DCR doesn't tell the whole story but do these readings seem low? For comparison Seymour Duncan vintage models look to start around 9k.
Just curious
The last day of 2022 is about to come upon us and I thought I'd post my bass acquisitions for the year. I invite you to do the same even if you already sold any of them. Please post pix if you can.
Happy New Year, Y'All!!!!
- Peavey MIA Palaedium (1992) Purple passive bolt-on used
- Dean Performer Fretless ABG (2006) 32"...
2022 Bass Acquisition Round Up
As much as I love this bass, the truth is I prefer bolt-on necks. Also, I'm playing more 5 and 6 stringers, so this one has to go.
This is one of the Korean-made NS-94 models. When these basses were introduced, there were no Czech Spectors being produced, so these were the less expensive line of their time. Not that you would notice, as the build quality on these is pretty amazing. All of the original Spector traits are present on this bass: Full maple construction, neck-through body, 24...
Final Price Drop: Stuart Spector Design NS-94 w/ EMGs $600.00 Shipped (Bass Only)
I was just behind a truck that had several stickers on the tailgate. One of them said “Made in America or Not Made at All”
Ok, fair enough.
This was followed up with stickers Fender, Gibson, and….. Hofner.
It made me chuckle.
I put this together for our social media page to say "thank you" for all the fun we had in 2022. It was our best year ever as a band. We started in 2016 but in 2020 we parted ways with our original cajon player/lead singer. Carmen brought not only a lot of talent but also she helped revive our fun factor.
This was made with photos and videos shared to us from our "regulars."
Thanks for watching.
I have been playing rounds for along time and looking to switch to flats for what I'm playing at this point. I am looking for feedback on Dunlop stainless steel flats and DR Legends, looking for low tension and some brightness. Any input would be welcome, thanks.
I have two nominees... (OK, three, but the original 1931 doesn't count because it's religion...) OK, 3...
- 1992 "Bram Stoker's Dracula"
- 2007 "30 Days of Night"
- 1998 "John Carpenter's Vampires"
I've had a phase where I devoured band histories and rock star biographies and autobiographies. I don't read as much of them as I did a few years ago, but am now working through Bill Milkowski's bio of Jaco. What struck me in it was a prominent theme, that everyone reported Jaco being very straight and clean-living when he got started, and then very abruptly plunging into drinking and drug abuse around the time he joined Weather Report. It's a case study for the thesis that substance...
Surviving Musical Celebrity - who did it right?
Have been toying with the idea of running two amps (ie dirty and clean) but logistics, costs etc has prevented this this far.
However I have a chance to pick up a cheap 4x10 cab. Two of the speakers have been removed already (hence the cheap price). I have a 2x10 already so figured I could just insert the speakers from this into the 4x10 cab effectively giving me two separate 2x10s in the same box.
I know I could just buy another 2x10 but having one cab to move around would be easier. My...
Frankencab
View attachment 4915704 View attachment 4915705 I just restrung ‘em both and figured a sibling portrait was in order. The trans red ‘98 Am J Dlxe is my “1 bass to grab if the house catches fire”. It’s now passive, hardwired in parallel with tone at max….single volume knob. 8lbs even. One Eyed Jack. I have the original ‘guard/plate/pre…no irreversible mods.
The P is a ‘22 Am Pro ll……ultralight tuners, routed under the ‘guard for weight loss, 8.4 lbs. Still nameless. Both have...
Post your nonidentical twins/ siblings.
Hi everyone, hope all is well. I received some gift cards over the holidays and want to invest in a mixer interface. For a few years, I've been using a Behringer UMC202HD interface for recording, and it's been basic and fine, though I am running into headroom issues and loose jacks. I've also been using a Saturnworks headphone amp for practice. I'm trying to consolidate both and improve my practice and recording set up.
I've searched this forum and the Effects one and can't find a thread...
USB Mixer Interface with Aux In Recommendations?
I just purchased a NS Ethos 5 Spector with aguilar pickups and when I connected it to my amp, while playing, all the other strings sounded nice except the B string. It sounded really dull. I know sometimes it is “you get what you pay for” and as its not a $5k+ bass, it isn’t $500. I’m not a super experienced player but I have a Schector Diamond Series Elite 5 that I compare with and it’s almost night and day differences. Will changing pickups do the trick? Thanks in advance for any input!
I purchased this bass last year. Upon receipt, I found the action was far too high and was difficult to play (I have a light touch). The blemishes on the top, while small, were larger than I expected and I prefer mint/near-mint instruments.
Within hours of receipt of this bass, I reached out to Keith to discuss the options we had to make this bass look and play like new. Per Keith's recommendation, I decided on the tobacco burst with a poly finish to make the grain of the Flamed maple...
Roscoe Century Standard Plus 5 string Refurbished by Keith and team
what are the big names, besides noble when it comes to tube preamps for bass? What should I know about, what has already been there? It seems like there are many small builders when it comes to tube preamps and everyone has his favorite little thing on talkbass, but many are not really avaliable internationally. Im trying to get an overview on the topic and am interested to see what has been tried and proven!
I bought this new version just because I love my RBI! I ended up using it at home for a minute until I got a red bass driver from Japan. So, this is as new, not a mark on it. Original box, manuel, cord, even the sticker. $360 new, exactly the same here for $275 shipped conus paypal or venmo friends and family. Im done lots of deal, my reputation is good so no BS here. View attachment 4914212 View attachment 4914213 View attachment 4914215
Looking to try a couple of different strings...going to order from Strings-By-Mail...and want to get my money's worth on shipping lol
They are going on my Ibanez SR500E by the way.
My current favorites are Fender 7250L 40-100, and GHS Pressurewound 43-103 (I think is the size).
I want to try the GHS Pressurewounds in 40-96, but I'm also thinking about ordering a set of La Bella Nickel Plated Rounds in 40-100, and GHS Black Beauties in 40-100.
I like smooth feeling strings without a ton...
Trying something new...Opinions Requested
Hey there. I ended up with 2 of these, so letting 1 go. Straight from Japan. They make their version red but otherwise its a bddi v2. Excellent condition with box. $300 shipped conus. View attachment 4893672 View attachment 4893673 View attachment 4893672 View attachment 4893673
These are direct replacement for gibsons. Work perfectly. I have some pots, jack, battery clip if you need them. They come with the quick connect cables. $110 shipped conus pp f&fView attachment 4893835 View attachment 4893837 View attachment 4893835 View attachment 4893837
Very vintage style tuners just like the ones from the 60s. I dont know the brand but these are just like those. These have a reverse wind so they will actually turn the proper way for lefty. Grommets and screws included. $50 shipped conus. View attachment 4791994 View attachment 4791995
This bass sounds amazing, I completed my latest project using it. It is a View attachment 4891160 5 string DMark custom, Brazilian wood, acrylic pickguard ,maple neck, maple fingerboard, abalone dots in the fret board, 19mm spacing and has been upgraded to bartolini preamp and pickups. weight 9lbs 8oz. Not looking for trades.
I came across Mariah Carey’s Christmas special and when she was singing a fifties style song, the keyboardist played a Little Richard or Jerry Lee Lewis style solo. The camera behind the pianist’s back showed he was actually playing synthesizer fitted into a white baby grand shell. I never saw a set up like that before.
I have a new set of Fender '74 Jazz pickups, never installed. Never even fully removed from the box. I bought this for a project bass that never got finished. Shipped to the lower 48.
Hey all, long time lurker, first time poster. I’m currently building my first bass board, and could use a recommendation for an overdrive. I’m keeping my initial setup fairly simple, as this is my first go around and I don’t need to cover a ton of ground. I will primarily be playing at church, but will also use this for recording at home, so I would like at least a little bit of versatility. The current rig is as follows:
Basses:
- P bass loaded with Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound pickups
- P...
New here, need an overdrive/dist/fuzz
L-R: early 90s MIJ PB57, vintage 1962 Jazz Bass (slab board), 2019 Geddy Lee Jazz, '91 US AVRI 62 P bass
The 57 is heavily modded to make it more like a real '57. I bought it new as a teenager, did a few mods, sold it, then found it last year in a local music store. The rear pickup is disconnected. Just dropped a Duncan SPB-1 in it. This one stays tuned down a half step, strung with rounds.
The '62 Jazz came to me via the guy replacing our roof. It had EMGs, and was missing the pickguard....
All the Right Fenders
Everyone probably agrees that relic’d, aged, worn, etc. instruments have become more and more sought after in the past many years. Do you believe a time will come again when there will be very little or no market for these pieces?
Of course the obligatory: Not bashing these kinds of instruments. I’m genuinely interested in everyone’s thoughts about what the future may hold.
Pretty cool ESP Custom Shop 4 string. Ordered in 2017 ($5500) and built in 2019. I picked this up and while it's fun to play I miss having a 5th string. I don't like to keep basses around that somebody else may have fun with. Any questions let me know.
Body: White Ash, string through
Neck: Maple
Neck Kanji: 福 (fuku)
Pickup: Seymour Duncan SMB-4D
Controls: Volume, Tone, 3 way switch
Strings: Ernie Ball Cobalts
Prefer to trade this rather than sell its, but open to both options. Looking to...
ESP Custom Shop 4 String Bass MIJ
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Well, I need to sell my only 5 string left... I've had to switch to short scale 4 strings since I had rotator cuff surgery in July.This bass has that piano string sound - long sustain, great...
Fodera NYC 5 string - Trades considered
Hey guys,
I have a Tribby from '05 (SK) that I would like to mod. As is there are 3 switches, one for pickup selection, a second one for series/parallel configuration, and one for passive/active/treble boost. A comprehensive setup, yet I feel there's more to be gotten out of the pickups.
My idea is to swap the pickup selector and pickup configurator switches with a dedicated 3-way switch per humbucker, enabling single coil, parallel and series for each individual humbucker. In order to...
G&L Tribute L2K mod, need your expertise! ;-)
Show us your musical Christmas gifts, either your spouse or you bought yourself!!
Here is mine:MIM Fender 60th anniversary P bass. Old school! Really nice condition.
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I just moved into a new house. In my music room I unpacked my 3 favorite amps.
Who can identify all three amps?
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Thank you for looking! This is a great bass and served me well. I am only selling because I got a brand new "option order" L2500 this year and do not need two of them.
The bass has a maple neck and board with translucent red-burst finish. Front is pretty much mint, there is a scratch and a ding on the back. I received it with the scratch but am probably responsible for the ding myself. Sorry. Gigged moderately in smoke-free establishments. Time off was spent in my office in a...
FS/FT G&L L2500 Tribute
I am in the market for a J style bass. I have not settled on anything yet but I suppose the Fender Player is the leader at the turn so to speak. I have been comparing these two options.
Pros for the Sire - String through option, some better color options and price
Pros for Fender - Plenty of after market part options, classic look and sound, resale
Cons for Sire - Active preamp, maybe. It can be turned off but its just more "stuff" but it can also be a positive if...
Sire V7 Jazz vs PLayer Jazz
Up for sale is my 2003 Fender 75 RI Jazz Bass. Maple on maple with blacks and binding. All original And in excellent condition. Weight is 8.7lbs. Comes with Fender gig bag.
Now $835!
$999 shipped via PayPal F&F or Venmo.
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I’m selling my Dipinto Belvedere 4 string bass; I have had this bass for almost 20 years; it’s a lowend machine (so much that at the moment I have 3 of them). These basses have been discontinued and they are almost impossible to find nowadays (because nobody wants to sell them !). If you want a bass that is reasonably priced and sounds like a...
Dipinto Belvedere great bass!
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This is mine. Hofner Shorty travel bass.
Seymour Duncan Baselines SPB-3 Quarter Pounder pickup for precision bass. $55 shipped CONUS, PayPal.
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The last bass to finish my bass restock after the big gear sell-off is this custom Bluesman Vintage El Dorado in aged vintage white. I’ve been working with John Scott at BMV since the summer, trying to find the right bass. I kept coming back to a nice, affordable, workhorse passive jazz. And this is it.
It’s a lightweight 8.25lb with a roasted pine body and roasted maple neck. It has a rosewood fingerboard with blocks and binding. The pickups are BMVs own hand wound 60s jazz pickups. The...
NBD #3 Bluesman Vintage El Dorado
Fender "The Bends" compressor pedal. Very well made comp that works very well for bass. Controls are compression level (labeled Drive), release, blend (clean blend) and volume. This pedal doesn't get squishy, but it makes a great smoothing/leveling pedal that retains your low end. Nicely designed with a cool spring loaded battery door and blue LEDs on the knobs. Light flickers red when compression is happening. $75 shipped CONUS.
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Fender The Bends Compressor
Hey guys,
I've been swallowing music in much any type or form since I was a toddler, now I'm almost 44....yet for some unknown reason I never got around to the world of blues. Strange. I know Zeppelin, The Doors etc were heavily influenced by blues, and I've had a Robert Johnson album, John Lee Hooker, etc....but I never gave them much time.
What would be a good starting point to really get to know blues a genre? Any artists, bands you could recommend?
I have used a tc rh450 for years and i think it's time for something new.
I'm leaning towards a mesa boogie subway D800.
I'm curious of people's opinions on this amp and if there's other options out there that i should consider. I'm looking for something with at least 800 Watts and something that doesn't colour my sound to much. I'm using 2x10 tc cab with a 1x12 cab at the moment. Thanks
The seller says this bass is from 1994, I have played it for over a year, I think this bass is genuine but I am not a professional guy, I would really like to know what do you guys think!
Some info:
One of the pickups was modified before I bought it.
I don't know how many owners it has had before.
The serial number cannot be found on the fender official website but it can be found on some third-party websites, see the picture for details.
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I bought a MIJ JB62, can anyone help me to identify if it is genuine or fake？
2015 American Standard P in great condition. Players bass with typical surface scratches. Hard to photograph with the gloss so pics definitely don’t do it justice. All original except added Delano pickups, pickguard. Everything you see in the case is included. $1500 $1300 ($1150 12/21-12/23 only) shipped conus. Venmo preferred but will accept PayPal. Please message all offers privately.
I’ve been playing 5-string bass guitars for a decade or more, and recently bought a four banger and am smitten with playing four strings again…. to the point of going to 4-stings full time.
Has anyone else here gone back to four after an extensive run with 5?
My Weezer tribute (Weeze) has gone back to IEM's and I want to do the same. Currently, I have a Line 6 G50 for my bass, my main signal comes off my JDI and plugs into an X32, and I was toying with the idea of going wired for the IEM.
I have the 64 Audio A4T (custom mold), and I previously used it with the Shure P3RA receiver (my singer has the PSM 300 Receiver). I use to run it mono, the volume was fine, and the sound was decent with the band. On the negative side, the Shure P3RA was...
Wired IEM's - Logistics & Questions
Alright so we are in the second part of this thread. Here's the first part:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f15/hartke-club-455657/
Very simple to get a number:
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Post a picture of your Hartke stuff (Amp/Cabinet/Combo/Pedal/Bass)
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Request a number.
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Add your number to your signature.
This is my favorite question to ask at the end of the year. Looking back on the past 12 months, what is something (music/bass related) that you've done or accomplished that made you happy?
For me, the biggest accomplishment was playing my first live show in over 11 years. For a variety of reasons I put my instruments away and let them collect dust after my last band ended in early 2011. Covid gave me a good excuse to get them out again and knock off the rust, and then in 2021 I joined a...
Tell me about something great you did this year.
Well, surely this has been discussed before, but... let's talk. Some time ago (years ago!) I assembled me a Jazz copy using what I had in my scrap box parts: a chinese 25$ B-Stock neck, an obscure, light body, standard L bridge, decent (read "cheap") tuners and some pots/capacitor. "Deadwound" old strings. But I had a couple of good pickups lying unused. I don't remember exactly which (one was a Carvin H5N another a Fender noiseless IIRC) so the pickups were excellent. In the end, the bass...
Importance of the wood on the overall sound...
Alleva Coppolo J.A.Signature from JA’s estate.
Spanish Cedar KBP body with poly finish
Capped rosewood FB
34" Scale, 1 5/8 Nut, and 7.8 pounds
Custom wound JA pickups
Badass bridge
Either AC branded bag or purple hs pimp case
PP F/F or regular PP with fees paid.
PM for questions please.
All serious offers considered. No trades.
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Just like the title says: can you physically see if you have a blown speaker? What do you look for and is it something you can do without opening a cabinet/enclosure? Is there a fool-proof way to determine if a speaker is blown?
Can anyone tell me if these two are close in tone or does the newer Genzler head. Just blow the Shuttlemax 12.0 away
I bought this bass new during the Pandemic because quite simply I was bored.
Never used it. Put it in it's new soft bag where it's been sitting.
Basically as new condition. No issues to speak of.
PM for more pics and info.
Local pickup only. Riverdale section of NYC in the NW Bronx. Cash only. Don't want to deal with IRS 1099K BS.
If you have someone pick the bass up with cash I will give them a shipping box. But I just don't want the hassles of shipping. Please don't even ask me to...
Epiphone Korina Explorer with soft case.
I know the easy answer, its omni-directional, but why is it then if the speakers are too low on the ground or if I am beside my amp rather than in front of it it can be so hard to hear? Shouldnt the sound come at me from any angle?
I've read a lot on this lately, on these forums also, and most seem to debunk the idea of bass frequencies needing space to form properly. I can accept that there is a lot going on which may not be apparent at first such as cancellations happening due to...
Bass - Directional or omni-directional?
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They are 16 ohms each and take 250 watts RMS each ; they are in perfect condition the only reason I changed them is because they made the cabinet too heavy for me !
They are already packed and ready to be shipped or picked up locally in the Washington dc area.
If you know...
Euphonic audio 10 inch speakers 16 ohms
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These go new for $100 plus tax ; get it here for half the price! It’s in great condition.
PayPal ok ; insured Shipping is included within the continental USA.
Questions?
Thanks for reading!
Lalo García
Hi folks,
thanks to Uncle Fluffy and his sweet, sweet boards, I'm thinking about installing a Musicman 2 band eq into my jazz bass for kicks. Anyone already done this?
I'd love to know if it gives the Jazz pickups a cool character.
Also, I wanting to wire it V/V/T+B so I'm using one of those Danelectro concentric pots. I'm just wondering if the two volumes need to be 25k each or if I can get away with using 500k pots both soldered to the preamp.
I am considering getting one of these controversial enigmas. My excuse is this: I might be called upon to make a double-bass sound. I was asked for this on a recording project once and all I had was a Precision and a foam mute. A valiant effort that did not get the job done.
So.....I know there are U-bass haters out there and, I think, not that many who actually own or have owned one, but I am hoping for some recommendations. Kala is not the only maker. There are less expensive ones....
U-Bass Recommendations
Going back to a digital rig, so I need to sell these pedals. Shipping with tracking included in CONUS. Please let me know if you have any questions.
SOLD - Origin Effects Cali 76 Compact Deluxe Bass Compressor - $275 - Got this in a trade from a fellow TB'er. Really sweetens up your tone and has a great reputation for a reason. Pedal is very clean, box is mildly abused, no paperwork.
Providence Anadime Chorus - $200 - I tested several chorus pedals and...
PRICE DROP - Origin Cali 76, Providence Anadime Chorus, MXR Phaser
2012 EBMM stingray 5
Sapphire black (looks like a charcoal metallic)
Nice bass. Very good shape.
this is probably the best sounding one I’ve owned
everything works
Neck straight , truss rod good
frets are great
Strung with DR HiBeams 45-125
typical pickguard scuffs from getting funky
A few surface scratches on back. I didn’t buff them out (yet) but I may if time permits
Small scuff on headstock
Darkened area on top of neck from hanging on wall
Front of body is clean and looks very nice and...
2012 EBMM Stingray 5 sapphire black
Here’s some more toys I am not using. Fretless Microbass in excellent condition. Comes with original bag and Allen wrench. Shipping CONUS is included.
Gallien Krueger MB500 for sale. Nice condition, works and sounds great. Will ship in a Pelican style padded case. Power and Speakon cable included. Great amp, just have too many.
$375 shipped and insured lower 48.
Paypal F&F.
I'm considering swapping the neck Hi-Gain in my 2019 4003S for a reissue Toaster. I've scoured youtube looking for a side-by-side demo of a modern Hi-Gain (11k) and a reissue or vintage Toaster (7.4k) to show the difference in tone but can't find anything. Plenty of vids showing one or the other but I'd really like to hear a direct comparison of the Hi-Gain and Toaster in a more controlled setting. Can anyone post a demo or point me in the right direction?
Happy Holidays TB!
I am shopping for an inexpensive 6-string bass. Other than being inexpensive (i.e., ~300-400$), other important qualities are 34" scale length and relatively tight string spacing (~16mm). I am hoping to primarily play the bass using classical guitar like (i.e., 4-finger) fingerstyle. I may stick with the low B, or I may get whacky and tune it according to the top 6 strings of a 7 string bass in standard tuning (i.e., E A D G C F).
I have been able to find several used...
Cheap 6-str options: Alvarez, Washburn, Peavey, oh my!
I do all my 4 string bass’s as BEAD and always use bright round wound low B strings of various brands to get a bright clean non-muddy sound.
I try 125, 130 and 135 gauges but was wondering if one of those gauge sizes would give me more of the bright defined sound I’m always wanting,,,,, or does gauge size make a difference ?
My apologies if that’s a dumb question
Thanks in advance for for any opinions and feedback.
Cheers, Davyo
I realize this seems like a daft question, since I'm asking this about a multi effects, but I there are a variety of effects that I wouldn't use enough for them to take up a spot on my pedal board, but I'd like to have available when the need or inspiration arises. I'm thinking things like modulation, envelope filters, delays, reverbs, etc. I am wondering how well the Zoom works, generally, with just an effect or two making up the patch (I don't care if the effect itself isn't very...
How well does Zoom B1 Four act as a stand in for an effects pedal?
Hey,
I am searching for a new Pedalboard. Until now I haven't that much on the board. Only Brougthon P15 and Korg Tuner. Maybe I will buy something from Darkglass, a Powersupply and a Wireless System.
Please post pictures of your pedalboard. Thank you.
I need help with a thought experiment/GAS enabling.
As context my favourite electric guitar is the Les Paul. I love the sound, vibe and feel. My main bass is a Yamaha BBP34 that I quite like but I sometimes feel it needs a partner, something that I connect with like my Les Paul.
So my random question of the day is. What would you consider the Les Paul of the bass world. There are no wrong answers, just looking for some new angles.
Edit: it can be a Fender product. I’m really looking...
What would you consider the “Les Paul” of basses?
Thought I wouldn’t need to fill this as it’s a refinish, and I pretty much coated the entire body in some high end phenolic/resin filler, and then sanded smooth. But, my first coat of primer reveals the absolute need for some filler. I’ve never used grain filler before, so I’m at a loss as to what product I should use to remedy the issue. I’m hoping y’all can help me out and point me in the right direction. Thanks for your help!!
I am looking into adding some character to my current setup, which is a fretless into a PF50T feeding a Berg CL212. I am departing from considering a Source Audio C4- too complicated- to looking at the Darkglass and Broughton pedals to name just two. There are sooooo many options. All I want is a little color, primarily to address the difficulty I’m having in dialing in the midrange with one of my instruments. I’ve watched a buncha UTube demos, and have reached the obvious conclusion that...
Considering a Darkglass Harmonic Booster
So I’ve been gigging for the last 20 years but always have the fridge of an amp to carry in. I’m looking to get something light weight and flexible. Currently considering either a Bergantino setup (Forte D with a NV210 and 112) or a Mesa Boogie Subway setup (TT-800 with the 2x10 and 1x12 cabs). Any suggestions are appreciated! I’m playing all styles of music but mainly doing top 40 covers and musical gigs with either my Fano PX4 or 75 P bass.
For sale. GHS Precision Flats 45-105 long scale. Uncut. Were on a P-bass for maybe a couple of hours before I decided to stick with roundwounds on this one!View attachment 4900855
Hello,
Here I have a somewhat restored 1966 Fender Jazz Bass. I bought it here on TB as a lifer bass, and it still would be, if I didn't owe a ridiculous amount in vet bills for my cat Thor. Bass is all original except for the body (includes original body, but it's been carved), volume pot, pickguard, and thumb rest. The body is a BloomDoom body finished in firemist gold in nitro lacquer. The neck is quite worn but the frets are in good shape, it has a very played in feel. I can't say for...
1966 Jazz Bass - read desc
About 2 weeks ago a (particularly bad) drummer I have gigged with once called me and asked whether I was available to do a gig on New Year's eve. Having never played in the required genre before (basically some Greek/Turkish folk music), and not being too keen on studying a whole new setlist within a limited amount of time I clearly told the guy that I was inexperienced with the genre, I did not know any of the songs, I did not know whether I can spare time to work on it but I could possibly...
New Year's Eve Gig
I started out on an active. I just started using a passive P bass and find getting sounds much easier. What drew you to active electronics?
Hi all, it's long overdue that we talk some winter build off!
Event: Winter Build Off 2023
Dates: 1600h PST (UTC -8) Wednesday, December 21, 2022 to 1600h PST (UTC -8) Monday, March 20, 2023
Theme: Let Your Nerd Flag Fly
A few ide'ers were floated about recently and the winner was Let Your Nerd Flag Fly. Inspired by Sci-Fi, Fantasy, high-tech and various areas of nerd-dom.
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RULES:
* Entrants declare their entry...
Winter Build Off 2023: Get Ready
I do !
l-r - 66 CS Journeyman - Fender USA Geddy Lee - Fender USA AVRI Jazz Bass - Fender 1974 Jazz Bass - Fender USA AVRI Jazz Bass - Sadowsky NYC Jazz Bass !
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I’m looking for a ‘more portable’ 2x12” cab 4ohm as a gigging alternative for my SL212, I really like the tone of the SL212 but the physical dimensions (while not large 29x19x18) are a bit of a pain to manage with all of our other gear. I’d like something closer to the Super Twin size or smaller with the same punch. Some stages are larger or outdoor venues are not a problem but some are smaller so always want to conserve space if possible but not sacrifice tone. No don’t need a loud stage...
Recommendations for compact 2x12 cab
Sadowsky NYC 2011 4-21 in Mint Condition
All original except Factory refinish to black natural burst by Pat Wilkins who Sadowsky uses.
I purchased from another member (shredace) here in May 2022 and it has remained in my smoke-free home ever since.
Sounds and plays amazing, like a Sadowsky! Loaded with premium options.
· Swamp Ash Body
· Master Grade Quilted Maple Top
· Matte Finish Maple Neck, 1.5 Nut Width
· Brazilian Rosewood...
Sadowsky NYC 2011 4-21 PJ in Mint Condition
Hi Folks
I rented this - the particular model was not for me, but I got really curious about hollow/semi-hollow basses.
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Returned it the next day and rented this (keeping it for a month) - with flatwounds on:
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Loved the TONE of this bass - first time playing tapewounds... (Never played flatwounds). String control will have a learning curve with the new feel of the tapewounds, but I am loving how they sound,...
Hollow or semi hollow to use with tapewounds exclusively?
Model B12S Thunderous sound. I can’t find a scratch on her. 11lbs so it doubles as anchor for a boat
I have a Rumble 112 cabinet.
I really like the size but want to try a
4 ohm 300watt Faital speaker rather than 8 ohm Eminence in there now.
Do I need to change that tweeter
if I change the speaker from 8 ohm to a 4 ohm?
So, we have seen a lot of roasted necks in the past little while, but you do not hear to much about roasted bodies. Is there an advantage to getting a roasted body? Do you have a bass (or had a bass) with a roasted body and do you think it makes a difference?
The one advantage I could think of is that it removes all the moisture so would likely be lighter. More resonant? I don't know, I have never tried one.
Well, I thought I would go ahead and get this started. Here's my 2014 to date:
Gone: Markbass Supersynth, MXR M87 Bass Compressor, Digitech Hardwire TL-2 Metal Distortion
Here: Empress Compressor, Source Audio Manta Bass Filter, Source Audio Hot Hand 3
Hey, I would like to know which amp head I should use to power these speakers, and also what would the wiring diagram look like for everything...
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Was there ever a bass you just had to have and once you got it, you immediately regretted it?
Bought new for project that never materialized.
Includes screws and foam. Wiring diagram included.
120.00 shipped. PayPal friends and family ( no fee )
Check my feedback and buy with confidence.
Just got to the venue and this is what I see. My gigbag shown for scale. We might fit the drum set and an amp on there.
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We’ll see how the rest of the night goes!
Up for grabs, is a 1987 Yamaha BB5000. It's upgraded with EMG pickups. It's in great shape but missing the brass ring around the bridge pickup. It plays great, awesome tone. nut width 44mm (1.73 inches), Scale Length is 860mm (33.85 inches). 9.6lbs. comes with a hard case. trades considered... Sadowsky Metro series or NYC, Musicman, Sandberg, Lull Willing to trade up with $$. whatcha got?
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So I came across a clip of the Electric Prunes on American bandstand doing their big psychedelic hit "Too Much to Dream Last Night" from about 1965, and I could not recognize what this bass was.
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Here's an unfortunately low res pic from the video linked above.
What IS this?
Thanks!
My new Bass just completed the journey from Indiana to Arizona over the last several days, so I'll bide my time until tomorrow until I open my early Christmas present to myself.
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It's my understanding that the primary purpose of a DI is to transform a high impedance signal into a low impedance, balanced signal..
What I am not clear on is why it matters if the instrument is active or passive and why that necessitates an active di for passive bass and vice versa.
Can someone explain please?
Apologies if this is in the wrong section
I am really great fan of TUNE basses (Korean and Japanese)
I have TUNE TWB53QM (Korean) and I am happy as a bird with it.
I'd like to know - Do we have enough guys here to make "Official TUNE bass Club"?
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This Birdsong custom build was the 1st scroll bass that Scott made. I bought it on this thread. I don’t play much anymore and when I do it’s on 4 strings. After trying a while I found I enjoy playing 4 strings more than 5s. This bass was part of my learning process so now it needs a good home. Thanks for looking!
* $2,300 $2,200 Paypal F&F or cash, includes shipping to the lower 48 (FedEx, insured). No trades...
Birdsong HY5 (31" 5-string) dropped $100
I have noticed that some folks are always posting about themselves on social media. Photos of what they had for breakfast, walking their dog at the beach, them working out at the gym. Sometimes it is every little detail of their lives.
If they are trying to get attention it is having the opposite affect. There are certain who I don't pay attention to on social media. Am I the only person who does this?
So, what example of bad grammar gets on your nerves for no good reason?
Mine is, without a doubt, the use of "different than" instead of "different from."
"Different" functions like "separate," except you never hear fluent English speakers using a sentence like "They are separate than each other."
"Than" is used in comparing things where there is some definite standard of comparison, e.g. "taller than," "nearer than," "larger than," etc. "Different" doesn't compare things, it...
What's your biggest grammatical pet peeve?
Hi all,
I currently play an Ibanez ATK810 and love it. It has 19mm string spacing. Before that I played an Ibanez SR500 and loved it, that also had 19mm string spacing.
My band has started playing a lot of stuff in drop D, drop C, drop C# etc, so figured it was time to get a 5-string. I bought an Ibanez SR1205 but cannot get on with the 16.5mm string spacing. It's too tight.
It seems most of the Ibanez 5-string basses are 16.5mm with the exception of the ATK series which are very hard to...
5-string bass with wider string spacing
I remember back in the day, nothing sounded like Rotosounds but they also tore the hell out of my hands. They really don't now and have not for some time. Was there a change or are my crusty, gnarly old hands just to calloused and leathery now to be impacted?
Never understood why at Fender they don't reissue the Elite P "as it actually was" in the few years of its unfairly short period of life (83-85). There was the single P and the double P model (Elite I and II). Both basses were active. Cannot recall if they could also play passive, best guess is they could not. Ok: they reissued it recently, but with a standard and more conventional P/J configuration... boy if I like this axe......
Fender P Elite II as it was in the good old days....
On May 12, cancer (sarcoma) returned in my right calf after 11 years. No treatment could be done this go around. I had to have below the knee amputation. I'm doing fairly well on my prosthetic and had my first gig yesterday post surgery. I'm driving with the prosthetic. The keyboard player brought a bass cab and drums as backline as it was a benefit for dog rescue called Woofstock. Ha! It went well. I currently have a Genz Benz Shuttle 6.2(375 watts at 8 ohms/600 watts at 4 ohms) and two GK...
Smallest, Lightest Bass Cabs
Ed posted a story on Facebook about how Raul Malo, the lead singer of the Mavericks, asked him to stop using his L2K because he was starting to sound like a “real bass player.” Apparently Ed would make little changes to his tone in certain songs that were not to Raul’s liking.
So what did Ed do? Stamp his feet and call Raul an idiot? Quit and immediately fly home? No, he quit using it.
Like it or not, Raul is the boss, he spent years with Bob Reynolds on bass, who can be best described...
The Mavericks vs Ed Friedland’s G&L L2000
I have not seen this around so If I am being redundant, Let me know.
OK. So Lets start a Fender Aerodyne Club. I'll go first. Here is my Aerodyne. I picked this up in Dec. 05 from Guitar Center. Cost $600 w/tax and I never considered selling it. Still won't. I have it strung with D'Addario Chromes. So lets see the Aerodynes guys.
Hi there
I am new to bass world and have a chance to pick up this bass for 200 USD used.
Described as almost mint condition with straight neck and fingerboard. New strings and freshly set up. Owner does not know much about it.
From reading TalkBass I guess this might be a Peavey Grind NTB but not sure. I read somewhre these bases where made out of mahoganny or imbuya wood but this one looks really light and pale to be made of these materials.
I am guessing...
ID used Peavey bass before buying
Hey all. Been a while since I posted on this page. Took some time off for a career change and kids, now that they’re both someone under control I’m making my way back to music.
This was my first time buying a brand new Fender Custom Shop instrument. couldn’t say no at the price I paid. Plays incredibly, weighs in at 8.8 lbs. and sounds like 10 tons. The wear and checking are awesome. Time to go play!
It might be your #1, or it might not. Whatever it is, post a pic of the bass that you just can't put down right now. Mine is this Elite P. As a bonus, Ocean Turquoise is one of my fave colors.
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Hey everyone, I'm looking for a new (to me) amp, and I'm hoping to pick y'alls brains and settle on something so I can calm my own brain down, haha. Please help!
I'll primarily be playing a 5 string jazz style bass. Playing traditional hymns alongside a grand piano and a choir. I don't need extreme volume.
Amp must have a balanced DI out.
Cab is a fearful 15/6
Here's where I'm driving myself crazy:
I love the sound of the old SWRs. I also hear that the Edens are pretty sweet, but I...
Another Looking For Amp Suggestions Thread
Early model Lakland DJ5, you can tell by signature decal behind the headstock. Just about 9 pounds. Played in smoke-free environment.
I can include the mono strap with strap locks, and a decent case.
Lakland DJ5 by Kosko posted Dec 2, 2022 at 9:42 PM
A gorgeous 6 string Stambaugh with a unique design and wood selection. Super comfortable thin neck, full through the body.
I'll include the strap with strap locks and a hard-shell case.
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Hi guys, I'm new to this forum
I've been meaning to switch to 5 strings (from 4 ) but I was really afraid I wouldn't get the hang of it or that I would have a hard time getting accustomed to a wider neck, so I figured the best way to go about it was to go for a really cheap bass on which I could practice and get a feel of the setup before I buy a custom carvin or so (I'll leave that for another thread )
A friend of mine got me this bass for a discount and I'd really like to see...
Sunrise Electric Bass?
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I've been a lurker on TB for years and years... reading reviews and comments about gear mostly.
Thanks for all the help!
I've recently had a change in my musical life. I had mostly been a guitarist for the last decade but started life as a bassist. I'm a songwriter, mix engineer, and producer and for that role - for the music I was making - playing guitar just made sense.
But for the last few years I've been working on a new project which has no guitar in it. It's very electronic but...
Hello... and help!
Heya! I've not been doing enough of these NAD/NBD posts lately. Too much work and not enough time, and lets be honest, noone cares if I get a new rumble 200 or not.
But this thing is something out of the ordinary, and I'd feel bad if I didnt put the information I have out there. I've been researching this amp over the last few days, and I figured this is a good place to post what little I have found, so whoever looks next can pick up where I left off.
Ok, so what we've got here, is,...
NAD! A 1969 gem from Nippon Gakki!
Your thoughts?
Why was prog rock less successful than other styles/subgenres of rock music?
I have a 2009 MIM Precision bass that I like a lot. It is pretty heavily modified; new electronics including pickups, new tuners, BA bridge. It is a great player bass and currently my only gigging bass. For the music we play (classic rock, a little new and old-school country, blues rock) with guitar and drums, it provides a sound that sits in the mix well.
I have been considering another bass, primarily a Jazz, in order to get the somewhat different sound and feel that a Jazz provides. I...
Can I be happy with a Jazz?
BOSS - GT-1000CORE | GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSOR
Has a dedicated Bass Mode.
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All prices have been dropped, I need this stuff gone to fund some new purchases
Prices include shipping with tracking in CONUS. I prefer PayPal for payment but can do Venmo as well. Please let me know if you have any questions.
SOLD - Aguilar DB 599 compressor $130 - Great one knob compressor that doesn't color the tone a lot and is very musical. I bought this new 3 or 4 months ago. Mint condition with box, manual etc.
SOLD -...
PRICE DROP - Pedal Sell Off - Providence Chorus, MXR Phaser
I’ve heard great things about these very expensive strings. Just curious what metal the “superalloy” actually is. Is it just a fancy way of saying steel core wrapped with nickel?
Just getting a feel of others opinions. Seems like we're still buying, selling, as well as some trading. But in a few cases I've experienced here lately on the site. Bassist are still willing to trade or sell. But it's been mainly local pickup sale or trade, or trader or seller doesn't want to ship even in the case when the person that's interested in the item is willing to cover shipping. 
I've just been vibing to vibing itself. And my bike.
I seem to do my best vibing on it I think.
For a (long) while Facebook was a useful social media platform for bands. But then organic reach was throttled and it became very hard to get eyeballs on posts without paying.
Instagram was good for a while but as of mid 2022 is also full of ads and throttling organic reach.
I'm not au fait with Tic Tok so can't comment but it seems like a place where you would be hoping to get a clip or song to go viral rather than somewhere you would actually promote.
Basically, it seems social media is...
Social Media No Longer Viable for Promotion?
I traded sonicblaze my helix for a collection of sushibox pedals. I've given them all a run through, and I decided I'll be keeping my original London Underground Minitube, and the Smoke Signal. All the pedals are great, nearly flawless, and sound like they are supposed to. All but Westinghouse have...
Plethora of Sushi Box Pedals
I am simply curious as I wait for mine to arrive as to what the speaker magnet assembly looks like. I know it is an Eminence custom but they make so many 15" speakers I would like to know if it is one of these.....
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Has anyone opened an RB-115?
Instead of creating a new topic for every transcription, I thought I'd combine them all in one thread from now on.
Here are some of my older posts some of which were requests posted here on Talkbass:
* Michael Jackson - Love Never Felt So Good | Bass Transcription | Adam Blackstone
* Leonard Cohen - Almost Like The Blues | Bass Transcription...
Bass Transcriptions
Do you own a bass or two that you don't play? Why?
I have a Epiphone Jack Casady that kicks ass on stage, but its too big for me to play sitting down. Can't bring myself to sell it.
Other than that, I have been giving my basses away to my extended family. I occasionally borrow them back.
Our band has a upcoming acoustic show coming up and they say that I should get an
acoustic bass for the gig. I have a fretless precision bass and was thinking should I just put nylon strings on it and roll off the tone. I will be playing direct through a pa so I don't know that it would make any difference. Some of the band are not fans of fretless bass but I do use it for a few songs when we play live. Any thought on this?
thanks.
I've run across a Polytone Combo bass amp that I'm interested in, but it's too far to just go look at it. So, I'm looking to my TB family for some help. Here's what I can tell you. It's a late 70s SS amp and a 15-inch speaker. That's pretty much all the seller could provide me with. Any information that I can get would be wonderful. Thanks for your help.
Do you play open strings ?
This to me is a strange question.
A lot of Videos on YouTube call it bad form, while others say you can use open strings for upright bass and fretless but not so much on an electric fretted bass.
Sir James used open strings in his playing to increase his speed. So yes they do have a place sometimes.
So like what has been said here before; What say you?
Thanks
Clayton
Body – Alder, Squier Standard body. It's a beautiful shoreline gold, which was a little hard to photograph and looks better in person. There are a few minor dings on the body, and the pickguard has a very minor alteration at the neck pickup. Nothing affecting playability.
Pickups - Carvin J99 and J99R (reverse wound/hum canceling). I've always been very happy with them, but will include the Fender pickups I replaced (MIM, I think).
Neck - Fender 2007, MIM Special Edition, maple C shape...
FENDER/SQUIER JAZZ BASS - Price Drop
What do you think is the best Fender with PJ pickups among all those produced by Fender from the 1980s to today?
My vote goes to the Fender Jazz Bass Special (which was also the first ever Fender PJ!)
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Moon 5 string jazz bass. 35 inch scale length, Walnut body, Ebony fingerboard. Delano pickups & Pope preamp. 2350 + shipping
NBD!
Bought it new from a local shop in Iowa called Lidgett. It’s my second purchase from them. Great shop to work with even from California.
No marks, sub 9 pounds, truly like new, setup was great except the A string height had dropped. Put a bit of removable thread locker on all of the saddle height screws and installed flats, strap lock pins, and a zero mod thumbrest. The 9.5 radius and neck shape is perfect for me. After having gone through many basses, finally found the...
NBD
I'm clueless to anything headphone related in music. I tried searching the forum, but couldn't find the answer to my question. What are you folks using for headphone amps that you can feed a music source through while also playing along with your bass. I'd prefer to just plug directly into my amp. I've got a baby on the way and need to start thinking about how I can be quiet in the house. I looked online and I'm not 100% sure what's what.
New Form Factor mini scale bass in new condition. Bass is built like a tank! Very solid.
Pick ups are clear and punchy. Super easy to play. Extra set of stings in included.
27 scale
neck and bridge pick ups
passive electronics
all maple neck / fingerboard
Alder body, Hip Shot mini tuners
gig bag included.
$1100 shipped anywhere.
Sometimes, you come across a bass listing so out of whack with reality that you just feel compelled to call it out.
Before getting too far into this (and mods, if I am breaking any rules here, obviously delete the thread), let me say that I have a LOT or respect for anyone who attempts to build a bass guitar from scratch. I have seen basses here on TB by you guys who are even just self-proclaimed dabblers/amateurs (never mind the professional, full-time luthiers) that, at least from...
People Can Charge What They Want/People Can Pay What They Want...Yes, BUT...
My main player is a Hammersmith 5 string. It has a P bass pickup at the neck, a dual coil at the bridge, and all passive electronics.
For a dozen reasons, I'll never get another Hammersmith like this one.
My other 5 simply doesn't fit any of the scenarios where I play. It just looks too "rock". I love it. But I'm not going to play it in church. And I'm not going to play it with my band that plays a country song one minute, "Can't Stop the Feeling" the next, and Journey the next.
So I...
I need a second "main player" bass.
Hey all,
New to bass and and TB.
After reading around quite a bit and thinking about budget, I'm looking for feedback on a potential rig:
Trace Elliot Elf
Ampeg SVT 210AV
Use case I know is important. Jams in a barn with 25-50w guitar amps, not cranked. Close quarters. Potential seedy dive bar with small stage. Using a passive PJ.
Thanks for any and all advice, including upping the power. I like the idea of a small lightweight cabinet like the Ampeg, but as it's 8 ohms it won't allow...
New Guy, looking for feedback on potential rig
Figured I'd break this out into a separate thread, given the announcement today and the fact it's taking over the HX Effects thread.
To catch up, you can read the thread from here: Line 6 HX Effects
Manual: https://line6.com/data/6/0a020a4010c935bb66a4c0c44f/application/pdf/HX Stomp Manual - English .pdf
A little background first...last year I purchased a cheap beater bass from a pawnshop in order to have a Frankenbass to play around with electronics modification, etc., without taking the risk of messing up something more expensive. It has dual humbuckers with a VVT setup, and one of the volume pots was bad so my first experiment was to just replace all the pots with new ones. That worked fine, and now I would like to replace the tone pot with a CTS-style push-pull pot rigged with two...
CTS Push-Pull Dual Cap Tone Wiring
This is a very fun video I stumbled upon where a guy builds vacuum tubes from scratch.
Very cool.
Thought some TBers here would enjoy it.
So I turned down the preamp gain on my EHX Bass Micro Synth to help with tracking, and now it sounds great. It also sounds cleaner, which I really like. The only problem is that now the pedal is really quiet, so there's a huge difference in volume when I turn the pedal on or off. What can I do to give the synth more volume?
I was thinking I would get a pedal switcher and some other sort of pedal like a clean boost or something. I'm not very knowledgeable on pedals, so once I started...
Turned down the preamp gain on my synth pedal and now it's too quiet. What can I do?
Lakland Hollowbody in Gold Sparkle. All original. Rare color.
Mahogany body, Maple top, Maple neck, rosewood fingerboard.
34" scale length
Bartolini passive humbuckers
3-way pickup selector, volume and tone control for each pickup. Coil-split switch for rear pickup.
Micheal Tobias designed the bass for Lakland.
Ships in Original Case.
Really Excellent Condition and almost mint
except for some minor belt rash on back near the bottom.
Very responsive to types of strings and types of...
Lakland Skyline Hollowbody - Gold Sparkle
Up for sale is my 84-87 Fender P Bass. Bass is all original and in excellent condition. In photos, the color looks like Lake Placid Blue, but in person it is much more vibrant. From the research I have done, this color is called Ocean Tortoise Metallic. Weight is around 8.5lbs. Comes with gig bag.
$899 shipped via PayPal F&F or Venmo.
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Anyone play this song? And any tips on how to get the shreddy part at about 2 minutes in down? My hand hates it.
Anybody else having trouble getting their hands on this stuff? I know up here in the backwater of Canadia we tend not to get first dibs on new gear, but I'm still a little annoyed that the wait time for stock to come in just seems to keep on increasing.
Given I've been happily using a pair of MB cabs for the better part of the last decade, when the time came to get a new one, figured I'd give first shot to MB. Especially since I specifically want a 4ohm 210 rated for at least 400w to run my...
Seemingly more delays on new the Markbass line?
I'm in a classic rock band that's been offered a gig on NYE for good dough at a cool place. But... it on an outdoor stage at night. In New England. For 3 hours.
Stage has plastic walls on three sides. There is talk of heaters. Money is good. I've never played outdoors in January, and it seems kind of crazy to me.
Is this normal? Would you do it?
Hi experts!
I have a Peavey Pro Bass 500 that needs a new fan. It has always been too loud for quiet playing but recently has that characteristic bad fan sound. I googled and found direct replacements readily available for under $10. (AD0824US-A71GL 8CM 808025MM 24V 0.26A 2Pin) Can you help me find the same specs in a super quiet fan?
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Hi folks, I just got this Peavey Cirrus 5 Made in Indo from an online seller then i saw this hair crack on the neck joint. The seller says; "It cracks because its an old stock, my other Cirrus that i have in stock have hair crack in the neck joint aswell, its not a problem"
I just wondering does any of you guys have the same problem with me? What is the best solution to prevent the crack from spreading?
I purposly left this vague.
How many watts?
How many speakers?
If you host jams, would you bring something different?
Rumble™ Stage 800Some interesting features, and the "wire" features seem the most usable and versatile for practicing and jamming at home, but still super happy with my Rumble 500. With all the cool new features and increased power, it still doesn't appear to have a true DI out, and instead has two line out (one pre, one post EQ, but my guess is the volume knob still affects both line outs).
Also, the screen is SUPER tiny, and what I've found with most digital modeling amps with presets (at...
New Fender Rumble Stage 800?
Compared to wood, with variables such as type, age, stick straightness etc. what does the CF come down to, in terms of their manufacture and relative quality?
Regards to all
Instructions
“Write me a song about the Talkbass community. Include the words Tort and P-bass-with-flats.”
(btw it gives a different result every time)
Verse 1
A band of bass players all around From near and far, they come around To talk about the music they all love To share their ideas and pick up tips
Chorus
The Talkbass community is strong A place for learning and for song We come together for the love of bass Tort and P-bass-with-flats
Verse 2
We love to talk about our...
I asked an Ai to write a song about Talkbass, and this is the result
For many years I thought a watch would be an obstruction in my playing. Until last week… I wore an old Tag Heuer with a metal band and after an hour of playing realized I had left it on.
If you play with a watch let’s see it.
watchnerd
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Do G strings often wrap all of the silk and some unwrapped playing length onto the peg? Is there an easy way to prevent any unwrapped playing length winding onto the peg? Does winding unwrapped playing length onto the peg damage the G string or change the tone of the string?
I picked up a P-bass today. Supposedly 1975. The serial checks out.
This is my first P, and I am just not familiar with the instruments, so any help would be greatly appreciated!
Obviously the bridge isn't original. I was told that these are the original pickups, but I find that to be suspect, as they don't look like what I have seen on the interwebs. They have been installed with some hard glue/resin. Should that be foam?
In any case, based on the pics, please tell me what sort of...
Help identify what is original on this 70's P-bass
Three brand new Warwick red label 6 25-135 string sets shipped $40
One brand new Labella nickel wound 45-130 short scale set RX-N5C S shipped $15
Sadowsky used blue label 40-125T bright nickel shipped $20. I basically put this set on my bass didn’t like how my heavy hands felt on them snd removed them.
As the title ways... Does anyone know of an overdrive pedal like TECH 21 BT BASS, but with better dynamics. I like the VT Bass, but find the sound to be too compressed. Looking forward to any feedback.
New & unused, in original box.
https://www.parts-express.com/Dayton-Audio-PA310-8-12-Pro-Woofer-295-032
Great sounding, best value for money, in fact IMHO better than more expensive options
that I have tried. I still use my original pair & was going to build a second pair but
decided to go in a different direction.
Pair work incredibly well in a sealed 3.5 to 4.0 cu.ft cabinet, but recommend
individual cabs for each....sounds a bit better & easier to handle.
Shipping $35 Conus...
Dayton Audio PA310-8 12" woofers pair, unused.
Got lucky, found a job lot & have a few sets left over. Have Gold, Black & Chrome.
Brand new in original packaging, installs in 5 minutes.
IMHO these are currently the best. Simply elegant solution, strap twists on & off
quickly & the large 24mm button will secure the most sloppy strap.
$4.80 shipping. Conus. Paypal best.
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I got a chance to pick up a Music Man Black Caprice without the original pick-guard or a Music Man Stingray 4H See thru Teal with Rosewood and string damper bridge. It also has a drop D tuner. Any thoughts? Value vs Function? Trying to figure which one is worth more, love them both.
...music is a money pit now.
Unless you are a kid or cute woman getting clicks on YT, you are pretty much f'ed.
Devin Townsend Says It's Almost Impossible to Make Money on Tour Now: "It's a Complicated Time, Brother" | MetalSucks
I think I made the bass in my avatar in 2005 and put it on the forum here in 2012. There’s a build thread here if anyone’s interested:
5-string Electro-acoustic
It has TI acoustic bass guitar strings on it because that’s what Rick Turner put on his Renaissance basses which inspired mine, but I’ve been thinking I’d like to try the TI Jazz Flats on it. The problem is it’s a fixed bridge so changing nylon cored...
Building an OM Bass
Oh dear. Where to start.
Got the bass (pictured below) delivered today. Without a doubt, the best bass I've ever played in terms of feel. Loved it straight away. Probably the only time I've experienced such a positive instant gelling with a bass - and I have 4 so far lol.
However, the volume pot's scratchy as hell throughout approx 95% of its full range and has no amplified volume until into its final 5% turn range. It only gives pretty much max volume during the final 5-10% of its range....
NNBD (Nearly) - Fender Player Plus Jazz Bass
i have a brand new Metroexpress p/j 4 string. I decided to just do 5 strings. so my loss is your gain. + shipping
Specifications
* Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-Fret Hybrid P/J Bass
* right hand version
* 4-string electric bass
* 34" (864 mm) long scale
* bolt-on construction
* Okume body
* Maple neck
* Morado (Pau Ferro) fingerboard
* 12" fingerboard radius
* Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III nut
* 1.5" (38.5 mm) nut width
* 21 nickel silver frets (width: 0.094" (2.4 mm) /...
Brand NEW Sadowsky MetroExpress P/J w/ Sadowsky gig bag
Hey guys,
I'm looking at buying my first 212 cabinet, secondhand, with a budget of around 600€. I want a transparent cab, so nothing modern sounding, or vintage sounding, just a cab that reflects the actual sound of my bass, effects and amp as cleanly as possible.
I've had Markbass, Ampeg, Aguilar, Tecamp cabs, yet from those only the Markbass would seem 'clean' enough for what I want, yet it felt somewhat sterile sounding.
Barefaced is a serious option in terms of quality and sound, but...
An uncolored 212 cab for maximum 600€ secondhand?
Bergantino’s biggest HG-series cab and very hard to find. This cab will handle it all and is amazingly light for a 412. Excellent condition and just an incredible cab to experience.
$1500 NOW $1300 pp/ff - NY/CT pickup or meet only.
SPECS
Woofer: 4-12” Neodymium Magnet Woofers (one in the rear to create a 3- dimensional sound field)
Tweeter: High Intelligibility Compression Driver w/ Constant Directivity Horn
Cabinet Design: Sealed
Cabinet Material: Lightweight Italian Poplar w/Baltic...
Bergantino HG412 w/cover & wheels
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Fender Custom Shop Jaco Relic
Makes a great Xmas present for yourself!
Mint condition - only factory relic treatment
Epoxy fingerboard - no grooves or damage
12" Radius/34"/8.6 pounds
All case candy and certificate
Fender HS Case
Strung with new TI Superalloy strings
$4000 shipped
Ever since my wife passed 3 months ago I have been on a serious mission to minimalize.
Yesterday out of the blue my Schroeder cab and my SBMM Ray 25ca both sold locally. My Peavey tour 700 sold a few days ago. All were up for sale for quite awhile.
I wake up this morning and realize I have one bass and one amp. It has been 30 years since I have had one's.
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Just thought various people's thoughts and approaches to the topic might be interesting to discuss some.
I've noticed that cover bands can take different approaches to keyboards. I think that generally, for the weekender level, keys can be one the more difficult spots to fill but also end up being a spot that the right group can do very well without.
One route is to simply not have or seek to have keyboards and then do some combination of arranging songs to try to cover for lack of...
Keyboards in Cover Bands - How do you do things?
Dean Markley Blue Steel Strings. Put on a fender jazz bass for one minute and then quickly removed. $10 via PayPal plus $4 shipping…
D’Addario Flatwound Strings, Short Scale Flats. Put on a bass for a few minutes, then removed, like new. $30 + $4 shipping, PayPal…
Hey all,
Great bass that I bought a couple of years ago. Very low hours of playing time on her. Crazy light at 7.6 lbs on my scale.
Action is STUPID low on her as well. I'm talking comparable to a many of my boutiques that cost $2k+.
I assure you, this is a special one because of rhe weight and also the neck (super flat and level able to achieve very low action).
The Nordstrand pickups have amazing clarity. She has an active/passive 3 band preamp. When in passive mode, the treble...
Ibanez SR1300 (newer version) Nordstrands, 7.6 lbs Crazy Low Action
And people complain about paying $2k for a bass.
John McVie’s Rumours Alembic bass sells for $100,000
I am looking for a combo that can be really loud and that weighs around 15kg....any ideas? Thanks
Another killer Nash! Purchased this year and original owner….Medium aged in translucent orange. Comes with gator skin case. Price in US currency. Spec’s in photos
Check out how young and hip I am, creating an internet challenge!
I had an idea from a discussion going on in the Spirocores thread and thought I would propose a challenge here and see if anyone was game.
Put Spirocores on for a year without trying anything else.
Here are the rules I propose, negotiable until the challenge starts Jan 1, 2022:
To be eligible:
* You can't have had a full set of Spirocores on for every month of 2021.
* You...
2022 Spirocore Challenge
In overall good condition. A few minor blemishes, mainly where the previous owner tried and gave up to drill a new strap button. Otherwise in the condition shown.
All original, everything is fine. Neck, electronics, truss, tuners, bridge all work as they should.
Local pickup only. Riverdale section of NYC in the NW Bronx. Cash only. Don't want to deal with IRS 1099K BS.
If you have someone pick the bass up with cash I will give them a shipping box. But I just don't want the hassles of...
Ibanez RB850 Roadstar II. With OHSC
Hey guys !
I hope that you are doing great. I am currenlty in the middle of a custom bass project. I Ordered a totally customized fanned fret bass in Aliexpress with all the specifications I actually dream to have.
I contacted several sellers in Aliexpress, with plenty of sales and good reviews, until I find one that answers to me with a nearly fluent english so that I make sure that the language doesn't create barriers and disappointments due to misunderstanding.
I own an Alden Jupiter...
Custom made Fanned fret ordered in China, Aliexpress
OK, I own my situation. I'm in a great dad band. I love my band. It fits PERFECTLY into my lifestyle right now. The members are like family to me.
We get SERIOUS about playing the songs correctly. We dive deep into vocal harmonies. We pick apart the music until we're satisfied. The bar is set pretty high when it comes to that.
Otherwise, we don't take ourselves too seriously AT ALL. We do this for fun.
As such, I've been tossing around a (potentially) funny idea. We literally mostly...
The "Tour" T-shirt
Yes I know...somewhere buried deep, this question has been asked in this forum before. But, I'm lazy. Gonna ask it again: What is the TB commentary on the BEST/effective bass chorus pedal? Can be new tech or old classic. Minimum requirement for me (really a must), no bass frequency lost when chorus effect is engaged...the low end is not effected. Transparency.
$150 plus cost of shipping
$140 Shipped
Tornade Mustang Bass Special - split pickup for a Fender/Squier Mustang
Fender JMJ Mustang Pickguard
Unknown round wound strings
Seem to have pretty good reviews/ a little following. I guess the bassist for Phoenix plays these pickups on his Mustang. Either way, they weren't cheap new.
The pickup info:
-Formvar Wire and AlNiCo 5 magnets
-Wax-potted in order to make it less sensitive to feedback.
-Mustang bass Special double magnets are the...
Tornade Mustang Pickup with Fender JMJ Mustang pickguard and strings
Hello TalkBass, this is my first post on the Double Bass side of things.
I have been playing double bass for around 4 months (German Bow, if that matters), and have been playing bass guitar for about 4 and a half years. I am currently working through Simandl Vol. 1, but I was wondering what I could supplement this with. I am relatively new to classical music and plan to listen to and learn more about it. My goal is to have the ability to audition at my local university (University at...
Classical Repertoire Books?