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    Amp head + cab combo help and recommendations

    Hello TalkBass world, I’m looking to buy both an amp head and cab with a budget of $2000 AUD, but I’m clueless. I have no idea how to pick either, or what I should or even how I should pick this kind of gear. I’m looking for something around 500 watts, and something that can handle lots of...
    • eropt07
    • Thread
    • amplification drone gear hardcore punk help powerviolence screamo
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  2. Y

    I need some advises to recreate this bass tone

    Dear Bassist Community, I've been so into the vintage thumpin' bass tone. Compare to the brightness that most of the modern songs have, I personally prefer this dead, muted kick drum ish sound by thumbing.(Please find the reference video below) References: My Gear: Bass // Music Man...
  3. A

    Ibanez SR Series Strap Button Position

    Hi everyone Just curious to see if anyone has actually changed the strap button position on their Ibanez Soundgears and has it made any major difference, particularly with the slim body design? For example, raising the lower button up to just above the bridge (like Spector, Michael Tobias...
    • antonkotmusic
    • Thread
    • advice advice wanted bass bassguitar bassguitarhelp bassguitars bassmods gear strap buttons straps
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  4. U

    Anyone know where to find ATK pickups?

    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...
  5. A

    Two Notes Cab M/M+ or Opus?

    Hi everyone Apologies for any ignorance I may have with this, just getting into this part of the pedal/effects world and just looking for the best option! I’m looking for a small cab simulator to use for live and recording situations and I’ve been really drawn to the Two Notes stuff, but I’m...
    • antonkotmusic
    • Thread
    • bass effects bass gear bass pedals effects effects pedal gear gear buying gear choice pedal pedal board
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Effects [BG]
  6. G

    Gear/Tone Help Request - (L2500, Ray35, Pedals)

    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 -...
    • Gary OSU
    • Thread
    • gear gear acquisition syndrome jhs colorbox v2 l-2500 pedals stingray 5 h tone which bass
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  7. chambraypapi

    Pickup Change: Yosemite PJ Pickup Set vs Pure Vintage/Custom Shop

    Hey all, I've become more and more unhappy with the EMG GZR pups in my MIM PJ bass. Nothing against the performance of the GZRs, I just want a different sound. The GZRs seem like their output is too high and can sound a little thin, and I want more of that warm vintage p-bass tone. If I did a...
  8. charliethomas

    James Jamerson Used One Finger

    This came up on my Spotify shuffle while driving yesterday. A spoken word thing with a pretty good message about using what you have and not chasing gear. Thought others here might get a kick out of it. Warning: Obviously this is just the perspective of a certain artist, who makes music in...
  9. archisland

    The five things that I always have in my gigbag!

    (Aside from my bass, of course!) did I miss out on something? :)
  10. space_age85

    What Bass is this?

    Just came across this weirdly shaped bass online. I saw a pic of Jaco playing one which peaked my interest all of a sudden. Can someone tell me more about these basses? Like who played them and if they still produce them. I can't believe in all my years I'm just discovering this now... Thanks!
    • space_age85
    • Thread
    • awesome bass cool gear guild interesting rare unique vintage weird
    • Replies: 53
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  11. Bassistent

    Help me get the Mudvayne bass tone

    Hello everyone! My birthday is in a couple of days and I've decided to buy myself a Zoom B1 Four. Does anyone know how could I get close to the Ryan Martinie sound? Ps. Any tips for playing the tapping stuff on Happy would be apreciated:D
  12. C

    New Vintera II 50s P vs MIJ 50s P

    Hey guys! Was looking to post here because the new Vintera II series of P basses have really caught my attention as of late, but I dont have any stores close enough with one for me to try. So then comes the question, for those who have been able to try the new Vinteras. How do they compare to...
    • Conner Harris
    • Thread
    • bass choice choice of equipment fender gear japan mij precision
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  13. S

    Markbass for pop-rock, which one to choose?

    Hello! I wanted to ask you about which amplifier you think is best for me. I have a group and we have recorded an album. Until now I have been using a "GALLIEN KRUEGER MB115-II" amplifier, but it belonged to a friend and he wants to use it. So, it's time for me to look for a bass guitar. We're...
  14. S

    Help a Head/Cab Newbie on a Budget

    Looking for a little gear advice and some basic schooling here. I've been playing forever but have recently been gigging more than expected. I play a Rumble 40 on stage in the small clubs my band books. With the DI, it works fine for the most part. Of course, not all venues have the option. I...
  15. Bassistent

    Experience with Zoom B1Xon

    Hello, one of the guys from my town is selling the Zoom B1xon for 80€ with the power cable. Is it worth the money and what is your guys experience with it?
  16. P

    Is tone wood a factor in sound? Or is the pickups the primary factor? Or is it in you hands?

    Hello, I decided to start a thread to see what other musicians believe about tonewood pick ups, and or does the tone come from your hands. I believe all of these nuances are in our heads. For instance, I was in guitar center playing a $500 squire and lots of people love the way it sounded...
  17. LeonardoMirenda

    Difference between ART SGX Nightbass and ART SGX Nightbass studio edition?

    I'm gonna bring up an old piece of rack gear that seems to get quite a lot of hate around the internet, and I imagine that could be for good reasons. BUT I'm a big Alice in Chains fan, and it appears that Dave Jerden used an ART SGX Nightbass on some really classic and glorious Alice bass tones...
  18. MiserMunster

    Can you tell me what I am looking for? A tale of GAS and tone

    Hello all, I am a relatively new bass player, as I have been a guitar player for 20 years. I was losing passion for music until I picked up my long-neglected EBMM Stingray. I started playing and subsequently started cycling out the guitar gear I wasn't using anymore. I started playing in a...
  19. Alevandet

    Line 6 Helix Stop vs. Eventide H90

    Hey guys Currently looking for a versatile multi-effects pedal that can give me a wide arrange of sounds and effects. I was considering the Line 6 Helix but it was extremely expensive and has many other features I don't think I'll ever use (like amp simulators, etc). Considering that, which...
    • Alevandet
    • Thread
    • eventide h9 gear line 6 bass multi effects
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Effects [BG]
  20. mrperkolator

    Odd/Funny pieces of gear that are vital to your gigbag

    What's the seldom -- and odd/funny -- piece of gear that you keep with you for gigs that is seldom discussed? My example: Nail clippers. I dont like the sound I get with even a bit of nails. They dont even need to contact the string. Just a bit of nail makes my fingertips stiffer, and not the...
  21. P

    Trace Elliot “ELF”

    Can you pair 2 trace Elliot combos together to get 400 watts. Just curious?
  22. B

    your future predictions

    bass gear, instruments, amps, effects, playing styles...whatever! What will the future bring, what will be more popular, what will disappear? What problems would you wish to be solved/improved upon? Or have we already reached the final evolution of the instrument?
  23. C

    Do polymer U-Bass strings that work with standard magnetic pickups sound appealing?

    So in one of those "thought of it, figured it out, made it work..." deals I never considered if it was something worth doing beyond prototyping a single E string (wax mold from Aquila Thundergut) and throwing it on a Strat copy to prove it works. Do you think rubberized polymer strings with...
  24. R

    Anyone Ever Played The Show Jersey Boys Before?

    What was your gear setup? I am going to be playing a run of it soon and was assuming I would bring my precision bass with flats and a jazz bass with rounds but now I am second guessing that. This is not my first musical but I'm torn between what bass to use. The P with flats will nail the...
  25. E

    How to Differentiate between Pickup noise and Preamp noise

    I recently bought a 6 string bass with two soap bar style Bartolini pickups, and an active Audere Preamp. The preamp has 4-band eq, blend knob, master volume and a z-mode switch. When I demoed it it sounded flawless, but I play with a lot of gain and effects so when adding my rig into the...
  26. idoker

    Has anyone used Sweetwater Gear Exchange?

    Has anyone used Sweetwater Gear Exchange? If so, how does it compare to Reverb and/or eBay? The website states that there are no seller or transaction fees. However, that only applies if you choose to get paid with a Sweetwater gift card. Otherwise, there's a 5% seller fee and a 2.5%...
  27. W

    is the behringer tu300 any good?

    as the title says. i'm thinking about getting one but i heard a few stories about it not capturing the low end on guitar, and thus using my detective skills being horrible on bass, so if you own one can explain if it's any good or not? sorry if this post is in the wrong discussion or if the...
    • walt jr
    • Thread
    • gear gear buying gear choice tune tuner pedal tunerpedal
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Effects [BG]
  28. Jaygetsreal

    The Bass Genie gives you one wish

    So the Bass Genie comes out of the bottle and says "Bassist huh. By chance I have one wish left for bass-related things" Without hesitation mine would be the market is suddenly flooded with Mesa Subways :cool: Yours would be...
  29. jschulman

    Instrument insurance for gigging musicians

    I gig pretty regularly and I'm always reading about bands having their stuff stolen. I'm interested in getting my gear (instruments, pedals, amps) insured just in case. What companies have good reputations for covering gear? Does anyone have personal experiences/horror stories about dealing...
  30. Syl_Funky_bass

    GAS: I want a Music Man Stingray 5. What should I know?

    Hi All, I've never owned any Music Man before and I always thought it was one of the missing pieces in my arsenal. My main axe is a 5-string Fender Victor Bailey signature Jazz. I'd be delighted if I could snatch one of these gorgeous Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray 5 30th Anniversary basses...
    • Syl_Funky_bass
    • Thread
    • bass 5 string gas gear musicman 30 stingray 5 stingray 5 special
    • Replies: 120
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  31. A

    Anyone ever heard of Mosstone jazz bass pickups

    So I have this 1993 made in Mexico Fender jazz bass,it's the best jazz bass I've ever played,I added the fender hi mass bridge to it and a brass nut. I also used a green scratchy pad and removed the clear coat from the bass,giving it a matte finish,anyway because of boredom one day I decided...
    • Aaron D
    • Thread
    • fender jazz bass gear general discussion pickups
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  32. EarthQuaker Devices Avalanche Run V2 - $250 shipped

    For sale EarthQuaker Devices Avalanche Run V2 - $250 shipped

    Like new with all fixins and original box. Used maybe twice, never left my house, purchased brand new in 2020 at Centaur Guitars in Portland, OR. Was in the thick of a reverb/delay phase and have since moved past- This particular article just isn't my speed. Unfortunately unable to accommodate...
    $250.00
  33. Dicentrus

    For Sale EarthQuaker Devices Avalanche Run V2 - $250 shipped

    Like new with all fixins and original box. Used maybe twice, never left my house, purchased brand new in 2020 at Centaur Guitars in Portland, OR. Was in the thick of a reverb/delay phase and have since moved past- This particular article just isn't my speed. Unfortunately unable to accommodate...
  34. mrjim123

    Aha! Gear Tips You May Not Have Thought Of

    My band recently decided to drop a song from E to E♭. I had been using a second bass, tuned down a half step, for this one song only. I finally, somewhat reluctantly, bought an EHX Pitchfork for this song (try to find a Digitech Drop ANYWHERE in the US, new or used, at this particular time!)...
  35. J

    Looking to buy my first amp head

    Hi all! I'm been playing bass for years, but never owned my own bass head. I play in a few indie bands (sound similar to men I trust) and am looking for a head with the following attributes. I generally play mid-sized venues Between 300-600W Onboard comp Interesting tone character while...
  36. light blue bass

    Paul Jacksons bass guitars and gear

    Anybody know the basses and gear PJ used and years they might have been made. I heard in an interview by Mike Clark that he never played the electric, only the upright, but one day asked to play with Mike on electric and thats where it started. Probably my 2nd fav bassist of all time, love his...
    • light blue bass
    • Thread
    • amps bass guitar gear headhunters herbie hancock mike clark paul jackson
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Bassists [BG]
  37. light blue bass

    How do you tell the worth of a parts bass

    How do you figure out the worth of a parts bass? Does upgrading it give it more worth, how do you determine that? Also im not talking vintage.
  38. IMG_20220407_211041383

    IMG_20220407_211041383

    Bass Room Update - 4/8/2022
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  39. tb-player

    Help needed! Where do I put it? And what do I put on it?

    I’ve shopped at American Musical Supply quite a bit over the years. Yesterday, I got a package from them and it included this sticker. I’ve never received this before. For some reason, I think it’s a really fun idea for a sticker (much better than the 437 Sweetwater logo stickers I have lying...
  40. roller

    Dave Ellefson sells used gear

    DAVID ELLEFSON Is Selling Tour-Used And Studio-Played MEGADETH Gear
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