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Hey there guys, I'm a guitarist of 13 or so years and have been playing bass for a couple years with a buddy's band. I started using their gear and finally bought my own set up. Just wondering how I did. My knowledge of bass equipment is pretty limited haha Bass - Shecter diamond series Omen...

If you had up to $ 800 to spend on an amp head, what would you get ? Hopefully something gig worthy that is dependable.

Recommendations? Not looking to spend more than $20 bucks for one pair. I'm very interested tuning out very high guitar frequencies, but really want drums and bass to come through clean - attenuated, but clean.

Hi all. Long time guitar player making the total plunge into the deep end. $80 Yamaha bass and matching Fender Rumble 15 for practice is working nicely. Lots of great free tab sites and YouTube lessons. Starting to get the itch to jam with friends again. On a tight budget. Looking on guitar...

There are a lot of aftermarket options for MM type basses. I have an SB4 that I want to upgrade. My budget is 200 bucks. So far, I'm leaning towards a Seymour Duncan pickup and a Mojotone preamp. I'd like your recommendations!

USPS just pulled up and delivered this. 5 - 10 min with it... Pros: Sub-$500 delivered. Ultra-tight neck pocket. 5 piece neck that looks straight. Frets appear level. Surprisingly strong-good sounding electronics. Cons: Weight (prob 10ish lbs or so). Could be a photo-burl top (at least...

I have tried recording using my phone when playing through my 15W practice amp. I am wondering if a direct recording interface will sound any better. There seems to be quite a few options, most of which are expensive, the cheapest way I find so far is this Vox AmPlug I/O. Anyone tried this?

We've got a show coming up which means I won't have time to get fitted/wait for a set of custom molded in-ears. That said, I need something that'll allow me to hear everyone and not break the bank (ie I don't want to buy $200 universals right before I buy a set of $350 in-ears). I have VERY...

I play bass occasionally, and I don't have a bunch of money to spend on a bass. My favorite bass sound has come from a MIJ P-bass Lyte, but I really want a five string. My budget is $700, maybe a touch more, so I can't just grab a Valenti or LowEnd. My options seem to be very limited, and I'd...

I'm going to be in the market for a new bass this coming tax season. I'm looking for the best possible instrument for the money. Any suggestions on brand or basses in general ?

Hey guys, I know that power is very important when it comes to a quiet power supply for your pedals. I have been using a 1-Spot (or variant) for many years. I have been playing bass in church where everything is run direct to FOH. I have noticed some high switching noise from my pedals when...

Some time ago i posted a thread on here about beginner bass gear. Sadly, i still haven't got a bass since due to the delicate financial situation that me and my family have been, i couldn't buy the bass nor the gear. Right now we are back on track though, and with Christmas just around the...

hey im looking for ore affordable replacment for darkglass pedals i got a spector neck thru as my main bass but i also have a ibanez srff805 and a ibanez btb 575. my current rig is bass > digi tech tuner > sansamp rack mount. > gallien kruger 210 blx. im trying to go for a djety sound

Just curious, even if they're a bit more expensive it would be nice to know who is making budget to moderate priced cabs made of plywood.

I'm curious what is out there these days. I have no idea what the trends have been. A while back it was power, power, power in a little, little box. I wonder if that has changed. More specifically, you may be able to point me to a particular head to fit my needs, too. I like classic rock bass...

Hello! I was wondering if anybody has any experience on playing high end basses on budget amps. I friend of my have bought a Fender Jazz Bass American Elite to play on an Orange Crush 25Watts. This is pretty much is current gear plus some pedals. Not saying the amp isn´t good. For the...

Hi :) I have just started with some basic recording. To now I've just been playing around with the DI but what I want is to record the bass cabinet. I would really like a broadcasting microphone with a really flat frequency response just like the EV RE20 or the Beyerdynamic M99. The problem...

I'm looking at picking up a new bass. I haven't played for a few years (since I started university) and all I've got right now is an affinity jazz, which leaves a lot to be desired. I really like versatility, I enjoy everything from smooth jazz to hard rock. What can I find new in the...

OK, first my back story, then we'll catch up to today. Back before my dear uncle sold off a chunk of the airwaves, I bought a sennheiser ew300 iem rig. Worked well. Then uncle went and sold the 700MHz band, and ruined the party. While it is possible that I still own that system, I have...

I didn't realize how many choices (and how expensive!) bass case and bag options there are. I want to protect my new bass without breaking the bank and was hoping to get more great suggestions from you guys! I would be willing to stretch the budget a little bit if it means getting something much...

Alright TB folks, it's upgrade time. I've determined that my Avatar 2x12 cabinet alone will not do what I need, so I'm investigating 4x10 options. As much as I'd love to have high end stuff, I can't swing the cash. A $1200 4x10 seems outlandish at this time, regardless of how superior a box it...

I'm an out-of-practice jazz player who finally has access to a bass again - I'd like to learn arco, but I know nothing about bows besides what I've read on this forum and some articles. I have some credit at Guitar Center and was wondering if any of their cheaper bows are worth checking out...

Picked up Fender Jazz Bass to earn some extra cash (guitar player). I'm clueless about bass amps. I have $400 to invest in a used rig. I play the blues, jazz and funk in rooms avg 100 or less. What would you do?

My wife and I are playing a Weezer cover set for a charity show in December (I'm on guitar, she's on bass). She sold her bass gear years ago so I've taken on the task of getting her something for practicing. If all goes well, here's what I'll be picking up from CL this weekend: Fender Squire P...

I absolutely love the Squire Vintage modified basses. They are so versatile. Sound really good. And are really affordable. In sound quality they compare most to a Fender, have this bright tone to them. The brights I can dial in and out with the tone knob, so if I want a more mellow sound I can...

Hello, hoping someone can help me out here. I'm basically an effects beginner. I am looking for high gain, clean sounding, ultra crunchy pedal, that works well with bass. What I mean by that is sometimes the distortion seems to "bleed" or mesh notes together too much in some of the YouTube...

Hi folks, I own a Yamaha BB424X. Yesterday I was at my local music store to try some Fender Mexican P Basses so that I can compare the P Bass sound from my Yamaha to the "original". I tried one with rosewood and another one with maple fingerboard. Both sounded good but not as good as I thought...

My GK MB212-II died. Had saved for something nice then car broke down and well, there goes the dream. My one band is coming back from hiatus in 2 weeks and my Traynor SB115 dosent cut it with these guys. My choice of used 4x10 cheapies are as follows. Peavey Headliner Fender Rumble (black...

Hi All, I'm looking for some guidance here. I've been working on putting together a parts precision bass using affordable, but high-quality products. I'm reusing the 62 RI Fender pickups that I dropped in my Squier Affinity >10 years ago, so that knocks about 80 bucks right off the top. I...

Looks like I might be joining a new band soon and I'll need a 5 string bass. I went to Dawson's to see what my budget options were. I tried a Squier Vintage Modified Jazz V - looked and sounded great, but can't stand gloss-finished necks. I also tried a Sterling SUB Ray5, which was a great...

As a few of you know I had to sell most of my gear a couple of years ago. I had a Thunderfunk 550 which I loved and a couple of LDS cabs (a 212 and a 210), along with Sadowsky, Pedulla and Fender basses. Anyway I'm getting back on my feet slowly and I did find a new number one a Sadowsky MV5...

I've been using a custom made 2x12 that I bought from a TB member for a few years. It's a wonderful cab, very articulate/clear, translates growl really well, and is very light (it's really a pick or slap players dream)....BUT it doesn't seem to have that low end rock and roll grunt that I'm...

Just came into some money, so now I have a $2000 budget for Canadian dollars. So that's like $1500 American. I have a vt bass deluxe (I use DI) and a zoom ms-60b for effects. But am looking to acquire a swollen pickle or another heavy fuzz. I like the sound of the woolly mammoth but am...

Hello, people of TalkBass! I am currently a senior in high school, and I am looking for a good, solid bass that I can use through college and even into the professional world. The thing is, my budget isn't so great, I would have to look into financing. Can anyone give a maker that is perfect for...

Hello all, Haven't posted in a few years so I'm just getting back into the forum! I'm on the look for a reliable affordable/budget octaver that is 'sub' £70/$90 so the classic OC-2/3 are out of the question unfortunately. I'm doing a musical/theatre gig soon and require one for some funky...

A guitar magazine I used to read had a cool column about how to sound like someone on a prince's budget ($5,000) or a pauper's budget ($500 to $700). I always thought it was interesting to see what was essential to the rig and compare the items. Anyone want to give it a shot? Ground rule...

Hey guys, I'm looking for an easy to use DAW to flesh out ideas. Here are my stipulations: - Can utilize a USB interface (something like a POD for guitar/bass) - Simple arrangement - A decent amount of drum loops or MIDI drums built in. - Mix exportable as MP3 And that's it. The cheaper the...

My singer is leaving the band soon, and the PA is mostly his. Well, the powered speakers are. I have recently purchased a Behringer XR18, love it, and it works great with his current set up of JBL615 tops and Peavey 15 subs. It's a small setup, but works great for what we do. I will be buying...

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