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  1. L

    Dressing for the stage

    I'd like to up my game with my stage look. How do you guys dress for the stage? Any pictures? Where do you shop? Obviously it will be very different for different types of bands. Pictures would be great.
  2. JockBassGuitar

    Looking for basses that look like this bass guitar.

    Hello! I was looking at the basses on the Carl Thompson website and on the home page there was this bass that looked really cool. I’ve been looking at basses for a long time and I haven’t found a bass that looks like this one. So i’m wondering if anyone on this site found a bass that looks like...
  3. PraiseBassing

    Lakland 55-01 owners, do your saddles look like this?

    To me, my bridge saddles seem to be angled very far back. My action is set pretty low. It was anywhere between 3/32 to 5/32 at the 16th fret (I think) before, then I raised it, giving each saddle screw a full turn. I didn‘t measure the action height. Is this normal for the saddles to be this...
  4. brianrost

    Look What's In The Tip Bucket!

    As I was taking the cash out of the tip bucket last night I found a small plastic bottle. Guess what was inside. Yes. pot is legal here in Massachusetts.
  5. I

    Jazz Bass pickups... with the "original" look

    So I got myself that 2017 Fender Special Run 70s Jazz Bass, which did NOT came with the original Fender Pure Vintage 74 pickups because the previous owner changed them and apparently broke them while removing them. Nevermind. Long story short: I don't like pickups with no pole pieces and the...
  6. PennyroyalWe

    How much do looks really matter?

    What are your thoughts on gig attire? I play in a local originals rock/indie group, nothing major or much of a following but we’re starting to get some traction. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what to wear to gigs, what I should wear anyway. Normally my mind set has been wear what’s...
  7. Dan_reeves

    Please recommend me some strings to look at...

    Hi everyone - I have a P bass that I love. One problem - the neck does not like the strings that I currently have on it. I currently have Elixir Stainless Steels - .45-.105 strung EADG. The truss rod cannot be adjusted any further without some work, which I don't really feel like doing or...
  8. crios

    Yamaha bb3000...What To Look For...?

    I found someone selling a Yamaha bb3000 for under $200. What do I look for in order to see if it is from Japan? Thanks.
  9. zortation

    Nothing can ruin the look of a bass like an ugly pickguard can

    Please name some basses with ugly pickguards. :beaver:
  10. Sdagg1

    What do you look for in a used bass?

    Hello all, Im in the maket for a used fender american made jazz bass and kind of new to the bass. I really dont want to spend above $800. Which models should i be holding out for in your oppinions. I understand that I should try them out to get familiar to the differences in sound and feel of...
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  11. TL23NC

    Did he even look at this before posting?

    I saw this today on an eBay listing for a Squire Affinity P (which the seller listed as a "Fender Standard Precision Electric Bass Guitar"). I have a feeling he's not very detail-oriented. Especially about his reflection... Thankfully the photo didn't include any NSFW bits!
  12. acmeseed

    What pickguard would look good on this bass

    I wonder if you could offer any suggestions as to what you think would be a good color for a replacement pickguard for this bass. I have owned the bass for 2 years and have never been too crazy about the white, but I can't visualize what would be a good replacement. My artistic eye does not go...
  13. JeezyMcNuggles

    Bassist basses?

    I think I might've just stumbled upon one of the greatest discoveries in history! Bassists play basses that look like bassists playing basess. So, if you've been in numerous bands, hundreds of gigs throughout the years, and you're not even slightly famous yet, it's probably because your...
  14. TeamScorpioRI

    Where to look for a new gig?

    So I think my current project is starting to wind down. We were a fairly busy Pop/Rock coverband, but since November my guitar player/Band leader started working with a national act doing tech work. We are booked for the summer, but nothing beyond that. Lack of communication and lack of new...
  15. N

    Practice Head with great look

    This is a silly thread, and silly question - I realize this at the outset. If it's offensive, then I apologize. Here's the deal: I have (and really like) an Orange OB1-500 with an OBC-115 and an OBC-210. They sound awesome together, for my taste and style. I intend to use the full rig for...
  16. vindibona1

    Does this string height look reasonable to you?

    I'm trying to set up a Fender 5 String Jazz Bass that had been sitting idle for years. When I got it the action was something like 20/64ths" and the relief was about 1/4". I got the relief set very low now but to lower the action I had to shim the neck and even still the G's saddle is on the...
  17. F

    Basses that look good, BUT sound good too!

    For ages I have been searching for a bass with a nice looking body eg - Explorer, V or even just a unique body or paint job, If anyone can recommend me a bass that looks good, plays good, and sounds good it would be very appreciated :). I have seen Kramer flying v basses that have a zakk wylde...
  18. B

    Gold Anodized Pickguard - How to Get the Classic look (How to Relic?)

    So anyone who googles 1959 rosewood fretboard P bass will know what I'm talking about. I bought a gold anodized pickguard, but it really doesn't look like what those original pickguards look like, which is an almost off-white kind of color. Does anyone have any tips for how I can relic my gold...
  19. cronker

    Submission Could someone please look into this for me? “Second Home By The Sea” by Gen

    I just can’t work out if it’s 5 over four, then into 7, then 4 and then back into 5 and 4, the “bangs” seem natural. As if they didn’t really care about the time sig, but I’d like to know.
  20. craig0316

    Do we (Bass Players) look like we're bored on stage

    I submit this video as evidence
  21. Bassworship1

    Anyone ever heard of Ergostraps? They look amazingly nice...

    Has anyone ever heard or seen any of these straps in person? They look really nice and have many diffrent colors to choose from. Have some very nice leather gigbags too. Bass Straps – Ergo Straps
  22. HeyPauly

    So I went into a pawn shop just to look around

    Does GAS ever subside?
  23. Kukulkan61

    Look what I dug up!! Alvarez 5 string

    I played this for a couple years in the early 90s when I experimented with 5 string. It still sounds and plays pretty good, I remember tearing it apart and having my 4 year old Baby Girl put her handprints on it with acrylic paints than I cleared over it, the finish isn't great but it's the...
  24. Sean775

    Has anyone here ever upgraded a Squier or Epiphone bass to make it look & sound like Fender/Gibson

    This question is inspired by my discovery that the Epiphone logo on the Thubderbird is on a removeable truss rod cover, which can be replaced by a Gibson truss rod cover. I've also heard of people putting Fender necks on Squiers. I'm just wondering if anyone here has "converted" their lower...
  25. Samboat

    What to look for in a Backup Bass?

    So I've got a Schecter Studio Stiletto research 5 bass and I absolutely love it. It sounds Amazing and plays spectacularly, but being a 5 string and a schecter, there are limitations to what I can play based on the string spacing (at my skill level) and the tone I can achieve. I'm looking for...
  26. slobake

    When people look up to you.

    I have been here on this planet circling the sun for 65 years now. I have made a LOT of mistakes, some that almost killed me and I have even learned from a few of them. I find myself in situations where people look up to me and seek wisdom. I don't know what to make of that. Part of me want so...
  27. Hipshot USA 2 + 2 Low Mass Tuners
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    For sale Hipshot USA 2 + 2 Low Mass Tuners

    The Hipshot USA tuners look like they fit about a 9/16" hole. They were previously installed on a Warmoth short scale neck. 60.00 USD SHIPPED I think that's fair considering these cost about 100 new.
    $60.00
  28. Antisyzygy

    SOLD Hipshot USA 2 + 2 Low Mass Tuners

    The Hipshot USA tuners look like they fit about a 9/16" hole. They were previously installed on a Warmoth short scale neck. 60.00 USD SHIPPED I think that's fair considering these cost about 100 new.
  29. phillybass101

    Look what Talkbass has done to me.

    I joined in 2011. It's 2018 and now look. Don't get me started on my Rigs :-)
  30. T

    I have a Trace Elliot GP12 SMX but now cab?

    Got this sweet pre-amp and now I’m looking at cabs and have no idea what I’m doing... I’m in a often playing band and we have gigged in pretty big venues. Currently I’m playing it through a 410 (that isnt Mine) so I’m looking to get a cab of my own. I’ve scoured the internet trying to read up...
  31. pbass6811

    Dual Amp setup. What do I need to look out for?

    Ok, so I've been totally inspired by @bass40hz . I wanna try a dual amp setup. Other than having matching amps, I have everything I need to get this done. My question is what kinds of things do I need to be wary of and look out for? For now, I'll be using a Quilter BB800 and a Mesa D800+ and...
  32. Iofflight

    Thoughts on how to make this bass look better

    So I bought an LTD ESP B4E with the intention of upgrading electronics (I'm putting some Barts in and an active passive Bart pre) and possibly the finish. It's a 5-piece neck-thru-body maple/mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard. I've seen pictures that make this bass look a lot better than mine...
  33. CoffeeLove

    Take A Look Inside Me! - Eden D410XLT - DIY

    Working on a DIY build with two of the original speakers that came out of this cab, the horn and other two speakers were missing (assuming blown), but tested the other two and they are in great shape. The cab was "free" to me, and I have no interest in restoring to its original glory since it...
  34. el_Bajo_Verde

    Found a rare Dean 10-string! But look at this rout job!

    They swapped out the original pickups for some BassLines and routed a different size for them. But as you can see... I just can't get past it! :crying: I'll stick to my octaver when I need it... I'll still try it out later today, but I don't see myself buying it.
  35. DJC12309

    Daily Practice - what does it look like?

    Hi Jeff & Talk Bass folks, I'm still a relatively new bassist - been playing for a little over a year. I'm pretty disciplined in the sense that I practice every day, but I always have this nagging feeling that I'm not using my practice time as best as I could. Given that I can spend about an...
  36. NickFromNY

    Starter Ampeg amp (SVT style look)

    If you had to choose between the 2, would you pick a Micro VR head or a solid state SVT350 or 450 head? Everyone should own a P-bass, right? Everyone should own an Ampeg at one point too. I have had the PF500 and had issues with it cutting out, going into protect, etc. Prefer the look of...
  37. flojob

    Anyone playing a 6 string bass? Look for rec's

    Thinking of picking up a 6 string, my budget would be 15 to 2000. That probably narrows the field quite a bit. Anyone have any experience, and what I should pay attention to? I'm interested in focusing more on chords, so flat neck radius, preferably thin profile. Nut width isn't so much of a...
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  38. LOOK! Tons of Stuff, All New, Cheap, Deal of the Year, Pups, Pickguards, Bridges, More, One LOT!
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    For sale LOOK! Tons of Stuff, All New, Cheap, Deal of the Year, Pups, Pickguards, Bridges, More, One LOT!

    Happy New Year TB Family, Have I got a deal for someone! Clearing house for the new year. Someone's treasure chest for 2018. I have a ton of stuff that I have accumulated that I am looking to sell as one lot. If somebody has time they could parcel this all out and sell for 5x this one time...
    $200.00
  39. J

    SOLD LOOK! Tons of Stuff, All New, Cheap, Deal of the Year, Pups, Pickguards, Bridges, More, One LOT!

    Happy New Year TB Family, Have I got a deal for someone! Clearing house for the new year. Someone's treasure chest for 2018. I have a ton of stuff that I have accumulated that I am looking to sell as one lot. If somebody has time they could parcel this all out and sell for 5x this one time...
  40. bebass

    What basses should I check out at NAMM?

    Already have plans for visiting Dingwall and Cort. Prefer to check out those not sold in mass market stores.
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