#bass

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    Bad Girls Club Bass

    I love the bass in this song, and i want this sound so bad. the tone of it is so full and it almost has like a synth bass type sound to it. how would i get this tone? i would really appreciate some advice, i am going to get new gear soon, but rn i have: -'99 squire P-bass Fender medium flats i...
  2. WTB: dynacord texas bass/welson super bass

    Wanted WTB: dynacord texas bass/welson super bass

    Hey all, I've been looking for a dynacord texas bass- a welson super bass rebrand for a bit now, I'm in love with the tone, look, vibe, of these basses; I've only now just thought to ask talkbass haha. If anyone has any suggestions or knows where I can get something like this style, no matter...
  3. G

    WTB: dynacord texas bass/welson super bass

    This thread is for the general discussion of the classified ad WTB: dynacord texas bass/welson super bass. Please add to the discussion here.
    • Gusielog
    • Thread
    • #bass #beauty #dynacord #iwouldloveyousomuchifyoucouldhelpmeonmysearch #soulmates #vintagebass #welson #wtb
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  4. Joker5476

    5 String bass guitar apps

    Does anyone know any good apps for IOS operating systems for my 5 string bass? I am looking for a good 5 string bass app with options like tabs and songs to learn with help and visuals
  5. lostintime

    How can to improve my bass playing?(with video)

    Hello everyone,I decided for the first time in my life to upload a video just for this forum so if you want to,to help me with some ideas ,how to improve my bass playing.I am worse today than I was then because i didn't t practice for some time.Do I really suck as I am afraid?Please be kind,I...
  6. lostintime

    How can i get better?

    Hello I was a mid-level bass player that due to some unfortunate circumstances haven t played so much lately.It seems like I have "lost my way" I dont know what to study ,from where to study(youtube?other tutorials?)and in general I son t know how to continue.I want to mention that I used to...
  7. lostintime

    Prestige bass

    Hello!Can someone explain to me what is a prestige bass?
  8. Chickenwheels

    What People Really Think You Play (and want to buy)

  9. Trym Brovold

    The crushing tone of Meshuggah!

    Hey! As an young aspiring bassist who's weak for crunchy, metallic, warm bass tones, I'm asking the trustworthy platform of TalkBass for some hints and tricks. I don't have much crazy gear, but I'm willing to go spend some bucks getting what is needed to achieve what I really want. I'm a heavy...
    • Trym Brovold
    • Thread
    • #bass #bassist #bassists #basstone #heavymetal #meshuggah #metal
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  10. I

    Lefty Bassist looking for a 5 string

    I’m split between Warwick rock bass corvette basic 5 string (lefthanded) at around 1k$ and esp ltd ap-5 (lefthanded / lightly used) at around 700$ Thoughts? I’m into metalcore and jazz and i’m in a post hardcore band. (This bass will be played live)
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    Solving live gig feedback from Michael Kelly Dragonfly 4 Port Java Ebony

    Hi all - having issues playing this new, cool acoustic bass in a live setting. Playing small clubs, live monitors (no in-ears) with amps on stage as well. Material is 80s/90s... think Tesla - Signs, Bon Jovi - Livin' on a Prayer, etc.. I have other acoustic basses (including another Michael...
    • Tom Kaminsky
    • Thread
    • #bass acoustic bass dragonfly feedback acoustic bass michael kelly port cover port java ebony
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  12. Xavier Isaac

    Luthier or DIY?

    Hey y'all! So I've been really loving my Fender Aerodyne Jazz bass, it's very comfortable, light, and sexy looking. I just wish I could have the Aerodyne body with a maple Tele bass neck. I know that Fender came out with the Parallel Universe '51 Tele bass in 2018 and if I had the money I'd pull...
  13. Y

    I put my bass modifications wrong

    Previously bought a blue GPbass with only simple modifications. After seeing some complicated modification tutorials on the internet, I bought a used GPbass yellow for $60 and couldn't get the bass to sound due to operator error. So I want to give this bass to some professional players for...
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    How can a new player lower the nut and change the Bass strings?

    I bought a Glarry GPbass before, but I found the action too high and wanted to modify it. I am a Bass beginner and want to lower the height of the nut, and replace the strings. What tools do I need to use? I've watched some videos, but still worried about messing up. Can an experienced modder...
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    Alola

    Ciao, sono Aiiro dall'Italia e amo suonare il mio Pbass, gattini, pizza e altro ^^ PS Se io thought i was doing jrock-jpop covers, would you help me, especially for bass effects?
  16. la basse

    Michaël Wehner - C'Est La Basse

    Hello fellow bassists. I wanted to get your opinions on my Sep '21 release, C'Est La Basse. https://distribute.avid.com/smartlink.cfm?MTAwMDAwMzg3MzAw I started playing piano at age 6, taking lessons through grade school and began upright bass in Junior high at age 13. After attending an...
    • la basse
    • Thread
    • #bass #labasse #michael wehner #studiolabasse ; #bass music ; #c'est la basse
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Recordings [BG]
  17. Y

    Help me, for recommendations, cost-effective bass.

    I'm a student and don't have a lot of pocket money, I want to have a bass of my own, is there a cost-effective bass to recommend? I saw Glarry's bass is very cheap on some social media platforms, how about this brand of bass? I like their GPbass, have you guys ever used one?
    • Yetta_
    • Thread
    • #bass #helpme #helpmefindthisbass
    • Replies: 134
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  18. James Clark

    tech21nyc bass fly rig discussion.

    I don't normally post here, just starting to get back into talkbass again. was curious if anyone has tried the bass fly rig version 2 from tech21nyc, if not, why not? I actually have the pleasure of owning one, someone purchased it for me, I love it, so if you don't own it, this may be a good...
  19. Br br Deng

    How to slap like les claypool

    How can I build up energy and everything? Mainly like in my name is mud
  20. B

    How can I get a agressive, punchy and fat bass tone?

    I use a epiphone toby bass which has two single-coil pickups and I'm recording my first song with a guitarist friend. But the problem is our song is like heavy metal. My sound is so weak for heavy metal songs and we cannot hear the bass in the song. I tried to fix it with some effects on...
  21. GodPlayedBass

    Did ernie ball flatwounds save my bass ?

    I just switched to Ernie ball flatwound cobalts last night, and it completely eliminated the fret buzz i had on my yamaha rbx170ew. Like the fret buzz was so bad when i had round wounds on it that I was almost embarassed to play it in front of people. These cobalt flats are bright sounding, but...
    • GodPlayedBass
    • Thread
    • #bass #fretbuzz #deadfret #yamahabass bass guitar cobalt flats cobalt flatwound ernie ball flatwounds flatwound or roundwound flatwound strings
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  22. jazzpermanent

    For sale Looking for MTD 434

    I am also looking for MTD 434 Basse . Do anyone have it or know where do i buy. Look for batorinie soupbar pickups and lightweight under 4kg.
    Free
  23. S

    Beginner bass

    I have a ibanez bass that's very old but I don't like the action because it's too high and the tone knobs don't work so I think it's time to buy a new bass. I've been looking at fender/squier jazz and precision basses and I like the sound of them and they are well within my 500€ budget. Is a...
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    Ken Smith BSR6MS with walnut wings

    Item is in excellent condition comes with O E case ..Free shipping
    • Jeannet F
    • Thread
    • #bass #forsale bassguitar kensmith rare basses
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  25. Grey_Germ

    Problem with single Pickup with 2 volumes and 1 tone

    So, Hi everybody. I am a 2 years practicing bassist, and this year i decide that i have to change my pickup for my bass (it was from the company of the bass, Strinberg its called) from one from a company called DS (Argentinian Crafter). The pickup Is called Musicman 5-C (The model of my bass is...
  26. Craigmartini

    One bass does it all..part 2!!

    Hello everyone! I've got another video and song for you guys, all made with the same bass as the last video. Let me know you think! Thank you!!
  27. Winge

    Sire V7 tone

    Any advise on how to make v7 2nd gen sound punchier? 1st gen has more punch and growl in my observation. Would you recommend bass drivers like(sansamp, aguilar, etc.) or what?
    • Winge
    • Thread
    • #bass #jazzbass #marcusmiller #sire #sirejazzbass #tone
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  28. Ben Boyle

    cort artisan a4 is it good

    I am lookingb at the cort a4 artisan bass. i dont have a lot of knowledge and would like to know if any of you have any knowledge on this bass it would be appreciated thank you
  29. Aguilar Rig: Tonehammer 500 + DB212
    Sold

    For sale Aguilar Rig: Tonehammer 500 + DB212

    Putting my Aggie rig up for sale. I bought it new from Bass Strings Online back in 2015. It's never let me down, and I've only received compliments on the sound throughout the years. I haven't been using it for a while, mainly because I've moved on to a modeler + powered cab. Both pieces of...
    $900.00
  30. jFigueroaBass

    SOLD Aguilar Rig: Tonehammer 500 + DB212

    Putting my Aggie rig up for sale. I bought it new from Bass Strings Online back in 2015. It's never let me down, and I've only received compliments on the sound throughout the years. I haven't been using it for a while, mainly because I've moved on to a modeler + powered cab. Both pieces of...
  31. Jaxxer55

    Double Bass bad bass setup, do i still practice?

    hi, all, im still a somewhat beginner playerc with upright, on a 70+year old kay bass. last year the neck came unglued whuch i was able to repair. but since the action and srt up is still really bad, with really high string heights especially past the first octave(making thumb position alnost...
  32. GabeOfTheSpring

    Dual audio blend knob and three way switch?

    Hello! I am currently building a bass and I am in the wiring stage. I have two pickups on the bass and would like to use a three way selector switch to switch between them since the idea for the tone came from the Gibson Ripper basses which used rotary switches to switch between pickups. I...
  33. Irmantas

    Active Tough Bass Needed

    Hey guys, I'm playing with Squier Jag Squier (Active) Bass. But I need much deeper and massive tone. Looking for the recommendation. What active bass have really massive and bright sound? Thanks
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    Double Bass Upton Bass is Just a Scam

    I ordered their Workshop Bow with a case and quiver. It arrived at my house an I was so excited to open it up. I got my hands to the bow and went to my teacher to evaluate it. He said the following. 1. The bow is $60-$100 (I bought it for $300). 2. The bow is just a cheap Chinese bow with an...
  35. IngloriousOz

    POLL: Most irritating TB classifieds thread replies

    I know August is a slow month for gear sales across the board but that doesn't stop the TB classifieds threads from filling up with the same obnoxious replies from tire kickers who have no intention of buying anything - even when sellers ask to keep everything in a PM to keep threads clean...
  36. Marc-Olivier

    Traynor SB500h / Portaflex PL500

    Hello, I'm new on the thread! I own a Traynor mid-70's YSR-1, i love the sound but it's really picky when carrying it for shows (fragile), so I'm considering buying a Traynor SB500h and combine it with my 1x15 amp classic cab. Would it be enough considering that the cab is a 8 ohms cab? I...
  37. FSGrind

    If you could own any bass up on talkbass what would it be?

    I'm GASing over a new bass. If you could own any bass on here which one would ya want to grab? Alternatively, if there's a sub 1k bass that you think is killer (4 strings) post it here & maybe I will grab it, ha.
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