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  1. T

    Would vinyl sealer be better than shellac?

    Which would work better as a sealing coat over an epoxy pore fill? I will be spraying coats of colored lacquer over the sealer, as well as some final coats of clear gloss lacquer
  2. B

    Can someone explain Half Rounds to me?

    They are not quite what I expected! I just naively bought a pack just because the are marketed as a compromise between flat and roundwounds by d'addario. Which they are clearly not, they are something on their own. I have played many flatwounds that are much brighter than these. I dont think...
  3. bon viesta

    what’s the consensus on hiwatt/hiwatt style amplifiers??

    i’ve been lunged into a state of now taking an interest into hiwatt amplifiers, and naturally when i come across a brand that intrigues me i also want to know everything about their reputation and peoples thoughts of them as bass amplifiers. any people have any experience, opinions, or otherwise...
  4. bon viesta

    my first outdoor bass experience

    so, i made a post about a new amp and cab i acquired for use a few days ago. a 12 inch electro-voice 200 watt monitor cab, and a 5 watt tube amp. well, that 5 watt died overnight before i had the chance to even use it. blown fuse. so my father let me use his 20 watt tweed guitar amp kit...
  5. New Pictures - Arcane 65 Experience Precision Bass Pickup
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    For sale New Pictures - Arcane 65 Experience Precision Bass Pickup

    Zelle or Venmo preferred for payment. Arcane Experience 65 Precision Pickup - $95 Shipped CON USA Disclaimer: I have had an Antiquity II, a Fralin, an SPB-1 - they are all good. This is a great pickup. I'm just selling to pay myself back for the Bisonic Darkstar. I would get it again if I...
    $95.00
  6. kevinpmajka

    SOLD New Pictures - Arcane 65 Experience Precision Bass Pickup

    Zelle or Venmo preferred for payment. Arcane Experience 65 Precision Pickup - $95 Shipped CON USA Disclaimer: I have had an Antiquity II, a Fralin, an SPB-1 - they are all good. This is a great pickup. I'm just selling to pay myself back for the Bisonic Darkstar. I would get it again if I...
  7. Djuka

    Fender American Standard Jazz Bass (rosewood)

    Any experiences with this bass?
    • Djuka
    • Thread
    • bass 4-string experience fender quality rosewood sound standard jazz bass
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  8. Tricaptain

    My monitor mix (a perspective)...

    Say, you guys! Simply sharing an opinion and my own personal viewpoint on how I approach monitor mixes (more so 'in-ear' mixes, but wedge, as well... TLDR: ***IMHO***, the band is best served when every musician hears each other. Long(er) version: Like everything, it's ALL personal preference...
    • Tricaptain
    • Thread
    • band experience experiences gig gigs live live band monitor monitors stage
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: Live Sound [BG]
  9. Sergius Durante

    Questions for you people who have used, experience, and tried an Ns Stick Bass

    The NS Stick. I know of the chapman NS Stick, but I never knew a bass variant instrument existed till a few days ago from this video And while this be different of how I have seen most people use this bass (seen a lot of jazz or other, and this man being the only one using it for metal I have...
    • Sergius Durante
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    • bass bass query experience ns design ns stick bass question time
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  10. B

    What was your first live gig on stage like?

    We had always practices in a small room, each taking a corner and facing each other. Once on stage, we were spread out, bassist, rhythm guitarist, drummer and lead guitarist. Singer in the middle. We were playing Rock n Roll Hoochie Koo and the rhythm guitarist and I finished and then noticed...
  11. Sergius Durante

    Opinions on Warwick Thumb

    Hello all, new to posting on TB, but not new to the site at all This is a general question regarding the Warwick thumb(or related) from those who have played, owned, or found in the back of a red pickup truck off the side of Arizona... how is it? Do you think it was worth the price/trade for it...
    • Sergius Durante
    • Thread
    • experience question warwick thumb warwick thumb 4 warwick thumb 5
    • Replies: 115
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  12. T

    Double Bass Spirocore E experience so far - normal?

    So I've been playing about 8 years and 7 of those on my current bass (first year was a rental). It's a fairly heavily built Romanian flatback fully carved (generic store-brand label, but I believe from the Gliga factory). Up till a couple weeks ago I was using the same set of Belcanto strings...
  13. tonym

    Lakland Skyline Hollowbody 30" owners - Your string experience

    I purchased a Lakland Skyline Hollowbody 30" a few months ago and love it. I generally like flats and have TI Jazz flats on my Jazz. I'm wondering what strings TB'ers who have actually owned or played the Skylineline Hollowbody 30" have liked, and why. Apparently the TIs won't actually fit on...
    • tonym
    • Thread
    • 30" experience hollowbody hollowbody 30 lakland lakland skyline owners skyline string your
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  14. Max Lawrence

    Vintage Peavey rig. Anyone have any experience with these?

    Hey, I recently picked up this old peavey rig that somone was selling for cheap. It's a peavey Mk III bass 400 head with a 500 by 210 powerd crossover and a 215 cab. Anyone know anything about these? Are they reliable, how powerful are they, etc.? Thanks
  15. S

    Nordstrand MM4.3 experience?

    I’m considering picking one of these up to go into my EBMM Sterling. I like the sound of the stock pickup but I also like experimenting, it’s part of the fun for me. Can anybody give me a quick review of the differences in sound, in particular I’m looking for the difference in the sound of...
  16. DBMcCully

    GRBass Dual 800 and Dual 1400 Heads?

    Hey fellow bass players. There’s not a lot of info on the web for these heads since I think they’re pretty new. But, the functionality of having two inputs with separate EQ’s seems fantastic for anyone with a stereo (Rick-O-Sound) output on their guitar like I have. I was looking into getting...
  17. WTT Fender CS 62 Pbass Pickup for Arcane 65 Experience
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    For sale WTT Fender CS 62 Pbass Pickup for Arcane 65 Experience

    Would like to trade a brand new never used Fender Custom Shop 62 Precision Bass pickup and $30 for an Arcane 65 experience Pbass pickup. Or would be interested on just buying an Arcane 65 experience pickup
    $30.00
  18. maindude

    SOLD WTT Fender CS 62 Pbass Pickup for Arcane 65 Experience

    Would like to trade a brand new never used Fender Custom Shop 62 Precision Bass pickup and $30 for an Arcane 65 experience Pbass pickup. Or would be interested on just buying an Arcane 65 experience pickup
  19. Bruiser Stone

    Memo to myself, a year late

    I’ve been on a quest to learn bass for over a year now, and I’ve drawn up a “you should have done this” memo to my myself. For the beginners reading this: I’m still relatively green, so consider the source. To more seasoned bassists: feel free to correct my conclusions as this is as much an...
  20. Kyle Williams

    Question about recreational bass trading

    Hello, I'm writing a piece for my local newspaper about a local bass player. He told me he acquired his bass from a trade done on this website. He was able to trade his current bass for one he more desired in a matter of hours, and then he noticed that only a few days later, the bass he'd traded...
  21. fourstringbliss

    Any experience with Gold Tone ME Bass? Micro solid body bass?

    Does anybody here have any experience with this bass?
  22. Mike Arnopol

    Double Bass a revelatory experience

    Ok---I'm stupid picky. I was subbing for Eric on his steady gig. He has a two channel AI Clarus there. I always just plug the E string side Yamahiko into it. This time I was a bit early and plugged both in. E string side at about 12 o'clock on gain and the G string side at about 9:30. It was...
  23. JN8642

    Experience with the Voodoo Lab Output Splitter?

    Hey, So I have 7 pedals and one spot left on my VL 4x4. There's 4 more pedals that I have my eye on and was thinking of buying a few output splitters but have been thinking about the added noise that may occur. I'd use the high output 9v outs to draw enough current and would count the milliamps...
    • JN8642
    • Thread
    • experience lab output power power supply splitter supply voodoo voodoo lab
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Effects [BG]
  24. M

    First bass, Same Julian Bream Ramirez experience on strings

    An london ramirez dealer told a story , julian bream once had visited him and tried the first ramirez , he loves it and than tries another 30 ramirezes and bought the first one. Dealer tells , they come , try every guitar and but buy the first tried classical guitar. I bought my first harshly...
  25. Sean775

    How was Noel Redding of The Jimi Hendrix Experience able to get his tone?

    He played a Jazz Bass with very bright steel rounds (Rotosound 66), yet his tone was very warm and smooth.
  26. S

    Double Bass The Double Bass Room in Kent, UK -- any experience?

    Greetings -- Have any Talkbassers been to or ordered from The Double Bass Room in Kent, UK? Website: The Double Bass Room | Selling Quality Antique Double Basses at affordable price around the world Wondering if anyone has anything to say good, bad, or otherwise. Appears to be a neat little...
  27. R

    Mooer Pure Octave Pedal, on Bass? Any experience? Best way to get good tones?

    I recently acquired one of these second hand, and haven't been too impressed with it. I dont like any of the octave up sounds, and the subs aren't overly impressive. Anyone have any tips on how to maximise its potential as a sonic tool? Mooer Pure Octave Guitar FX Pedal - Andertons Music Co.
    • RedKestrel
    • Thread
    • bass pedal experience mooer octave octave pedal tones
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Effects [BG]
  28. D

    Any experience with Positive Grid BIAS Mini Bass amp?

    It looks interesting, especially for recording and gigging with the exact same tone. From what I have heard the Bias2 modelling is supposed to be better then others on the market? I checked Line6 Helix and was blown away by how weak that sounded to my ears. You get the Bias2 software plus bass...
  29. AaronVonRock

    Any experience putting your music on Spotify, iTunes, etc.?

    Our band is looking at putting our songs on streaming platforms such as Spotify, iTunes, and the like. Any of your bands have any experience with these platforms? I'd be interested in hearing any success stories or absolute failures. We put an EP on Bandcamp last year which had the same impact...
  30. StyleOverShow

    Just Got My Ten Year Pin from TB

    Just got my ten year pin from TB and I have a few thoughts. Although still part of my morning read I don’t find much new here. When I started on TB I was lugging Ampeg iron around, without a cart, techs did my setups, and no pedals. I was an accomplished player in a crowded market and TB made...
  31. TuneSalad666

    Anyone got experience with Nordstrand NPJ Blade Set?

    Just discovered the Nordstrand P/J set of their blade pickups. The Clean & Clear version looks intriguing. Anyone have any experience with them, and eventually know how much it differs from the Warm & Wooly version as well? I don't have money to invest in them right now, and I am actually...
  32. Blue Dragon

    Gig experience on Saturday

    Pretty much a ramble, but my band had a sorta-gig over the weekend at an American Legion. It didn't go well, but I'm afraid we were primed for failure. First, the setup. Another band was set to play at a nearby American Legion for a benefit and they asked us if we would like to come in between...
  33. bherman

    Double Bass Experience with KNA DB-1 pickup?

    Hi all - in perusing the Golihur website, I got to reading about the KNA DB-1 bride wing pickup. The folks at Golihur seem pretty high on this unit, and at only $99 is well-priced. TB searches didn't pull up much talk about this unit - any one have one or have experience with it?
  34. RobTheRiot

    TB converts another?! My P bass w/ Flats experience...

    Tort. P-Bass w/ flats. Tort. P-Bass w/flats.... (TL;DR - finally tried flats on a P bass, I was very happy to say the least...) On & on & seemingly endless, the preaching of what makes the best classic bass sound finally got to me. I like roundwounds... I’ve tried flats years ago, and...
    • RobTheRiot
    • Thread
    • convert experience flats flatwound precision bass tb
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  35. L

    G&L Empress L-2500 -- thoughts?

    So I played every bass I could get my hands on at the most recent NAMM, and I fell in love with G&L, specifically the L-2500. I've been in contact with one of their custom order people and am working on a dream bass. One hiccup though-- I was planning on swamp ash for the body, because it's...
  36. Eon Sky

    Playing a P Bass has Been a Humbling Experience for Me

    I realized that all of the basses I've played for the last ten years have been two pickup basses and my hand tends to gravitate toward the center of the bass, i.e. right where that split coil is located. Since I've been using my Precision, I've started to notice a lot of bad habits that I...
    • Eon Sky
    • Thread
    • experience has playing precision bass
    • Replies: 42
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  37. TuneSalad666

    Anyone has any experience with JoeMeek gbQ?

    Just discovered the existence of this pedal on Thomann's web shop. So anyone happen to have any experience with the JoeMeek gbQ pedal?: On paper it seems like the ultimate overdrive/distortion modeler pedal with both the option of dialing in the specific harmonic content of the dirt, using the...
  38. C

    To anyone with experience....

    Hi, I'm new here and just last month did the transition from guitar to bass. I know "groan" not another one of them. As my name states, I like doing things well but on the cheap. I am present using. Schecter CV-5, the 2005 version not the newer one. I like it but the original electronics...
  39. C

    Opinions or experience with Beyma 15WR400

    I have a cooked driver (distortion and mechanical rattle at lower registers) in an epifani ps115. Been checking threads and can't find much regarding peoples experience with this driver or much info or experience with Beyma drivers at all. Anyone have experience with these?
  40. D

    Marshall DBS 7410. Anyone have any experience ?

    Anyone have any experience with these 410 cabs ? They are heavy, but apparently sound great. Very little info out there on them. I have a line on one cheap Its one of these:
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