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    Bridge Replacement

    Does replacing your existing bridge with a more expensive model make your bass tone better or something else?
  2. bigjames

    Dingwall Combustion Question

    I tried a Dingwall Combustion 6 string at my local music store - demo unit, gorgeous blue finish, small "demo" discount, but in perfect shape - I fiddled with the various knobs and switches (more of those than I am used to) and was able to get some cool tones considering I was playing through a...
  3. T

    Sadowsky (RSD) MetroExpress was a heartache

    I bought one through Reverb. After the initial excitement wore off I realized it hadn’t been set up. Knobs falling off, fret buzzing, and so on. After I raised a fuss it was repaired but by then I didn’t want it. As it came it was just a cheap Chinese bass with some good components. Roger...
  4. PennyroyalWe

    NBD: Chinese CV70’s P Bass

    Found a CV 70’s p bass on CL, and worked out a deal. Traded my Affinity j bass + $100, and got the bass and an Ibanez powerpad gig bag. I’m stoked on that, as it’s now my nicest gig bag, and actually protective enough to use for gigs. The bass is a dang good bass, with a fabulous tone. Any one...