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D'Addario NYXL strings have worked for me recently -- they sound great, they last a long time, they feel great (nice tension), they're available at most retailers and they're a little easier on the frets being nickel-wrapped. However, I'm now open to new ideas! Can you recommend another...

I've been using an Ibanez Soundgear bass for almost 8 years now, and it's performed magnificently for me. But recently one of the tuning pegs broke all of a sudden, which got me thinking that it might be a good idea to look into investing in another bass. I play bass mostly for worship in...

Hey TB. Been looking at some cheaper basses. I prefer cheaper ones more than more expensive basses. Recommend some good cheap basses that would be good for gigs and/or modifying. Preferably under $300 -$450 range. Active or passive, it doesn’t matter.

Hey folks. I’m looking to purchase a bass and I’d like to hear your thoughts and recommendations. Here’s what I’m looking for: Tone-wise: A strong, defined low-end. Definitely not too muddy but not completely lacking in the lows. A good low mid presence with no overbearing “mud” A powerful...

I know that bass players like Marcus Miller and Victor Wooten are contemporary bass players that make their own solo albums. But can you give me some more Spotify tips of Bass players bringing out their own music? I'm more a pop/rock kind of person than jazz oriented.

I recently joined a side project and we use up to 4 different tunings in our show (standard, 1/2 down, D standard & drop D (got a hipshot for that one) & possibly others). The guitarist uses an EH Pitch Fork & is recommending it to me but I thought I'd come to the smart folks here to enlighten...

Say a musician friend of yours was just starting out, and could only afford one pair of pants to make music in. These pants would have to be used for every type of gig, from a Jazz trio playing a fancy cocktail party to a Swedish metal festival in a snowstorm. What leg garb would you recommend...

What pedal does this? I've picked up an originals gig with a guy and one of his tunes has a low synth sound type thing. This would have been programmed, what pedal or pedals can I use to approximate it? It's the low D that comes in right off the top on the song Love Somebody: Matt Simpson I...

I've got a Mono Vertigo Bass gig bag that I love. But sometimes I need a second one. I could get another Vertigo, or a stealth bass, or maybe there's something cheaper that's equally protective? My main concern is that the zipper on the inside doesn't scratch the instrument. It wouldn't get...

I have an older Carvin BR615 combo and I need to replace the speaker. The current specs are 600 watts at 4 ohms. Freq 45 to 20k. Low End 35k. Box is 23.8" H x 20.7" W x 18.5" D. It has a horn but i always turn it off. I'm looking for a good stand alone speaker that I can easily replace. Light...

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...

As the tittle says I am looking for a bass preamp in the cheap end, cause I don't have a lot of money to spend on one. What I like is a fairly aggressive, punchy and midrangy tone with a bit of bite and tube like grid, nothing too heavy, just at what would be about breakup point. I am...

Hello All! I am looking for recommendations for an active, modern sounding Jazz bass. Something that would be good for slap tones and just modern sounding. 4 strings and neck if possible. Thanks!

I am looking to put an extension on my Arvi this summer. I am looking for a non-destructive approach (no through hole!). I live in Savannah so I am looking for a luthier within driving distance. (Atlanta, Florida, North Carolina) Thanks!!! Marc

Hey guys, I'm looking for a 5'er. What would you recommend (used if possible), considering: I like Fender P's, so I don't like thin necks (front to back). I don't like Jazz bass necks, either; too narrow. I don't like single coils unless there's just one at the bridge position. I want 35"...

I'm looking for an expression pedal that has the following specs: - 500K, linear pot - no strings, treadle or other only (so no Ernie Ball stuff) - wah enclosure, the micro controllers like those made by Nose or Saturnworks don't work for me - TRS jacks - not necessary, but it would be cool if...

Hi All - I am a 4 string player for 30+ years. Never really had a need for 5. However, I am starting a new project where a 5'er will be more important so I need to consider picking one up. As my Avatar kind of implies - I play Rock, Hard Rock and Metal My go to basses at the moment are a...

So I recently purchased a TC Flashback because I wanted to try delay, but didn't know what kind to pick. It has many choices, but my favorite so far is the tape setting. I'm assuming there are older analog pedals that can get that vibe with better overall sound quality? Suggestions?

I recently picked up a gutted Epiphone Thunderbird Pro IV. The only hardware on it was the nut, TRC, pickguard, strap pins and tuners. Part of the reason I picked it up was that I had a pair of 00s Gibson T-bird pups in my hardware drawer. I have to decide whether I want to go active or passive...

Hi all, You know the story - I'm upgrading an indonesian PJ with a new set of pups (and neck, and harness...) . The bridge cavity is a tiny tiny bit too small (length only. Width is fine). Any recommendations about which specific sanding drum bit to use? Thanks!

Hey all, I currently have the below strap as my main option: https://www.amazon.com/KLIQ-AirCell-Electric-Neoprene-Adjustable/dp/B01I0BGYM8 Anyone have good recommendations for another really comfortable strap? The one I have is okay, but wondering if there is anything else out there. I...

This is an image from a classifieds site of a Warwick Rockbass Corvette. I would like some recommendations of basses with similar neck profiles with the maximum price of 600 dollars.

Hey there! I am thinking of getting a GoPro5 for band videos. Does anyone use one of these? Does anyone recommend better perhaps. Thanks!

I currently own a Squier Affinity Jazz bass, but after playing a lot more lately I think its time to spend some money on a new bass, and still hold onto my Squier. I'm looking to spend 400-600$ on a used bass, but I am not sure what I should be looking for. Since I enjoy playing my squier jazz I...

Hi I recently got a klein epic 62 p bass pickup,now Im looking for a jazz bass bridge to go with it in to a fender mex PJ. The bass is active\passive no tone nob one 2017 model. Things im looking for: The jazz pickup has to be noiseless.Not growly,not modern sounding,something that i can match...

Hey Justin I'm just about to buy a hofner hollowbody and I'm torn between a club and verythin. Which would you go for and why? Appreciate your advice :-)

I typically prefer single pedals, and have not been playing multis much at all. However, from time to time I fly to gigs, and taking my board is just too much trouble. So, I have been compromising, and leaving parts of the stuff I normally use at home, and packed a few essential pedals in my...

Hi there, I'm trying to nail all the arpeggios (incl. inversions) for soloing purposes. Trying to come up with cool phrases made out of arpeggios by myself (practicing on static chords), but I am sure there must be a book on this. Any recommendations? Cheers, D

Saturday’s gig was in the hands of Tom, a widely trusted, experienced, committed, tasteful, audiophile sound engineer who is also a bass player. During sound check, he asked me to give him a little hotter signal out of the built-in D.I. on my amp, because the bottom end was sounding a little...

Next October i will be in Tokyo for a few days,... it is strictly a pleasure trip and I am looking forward to shop for a fine bass guitar. Since is the largest city in the world, I would appreciate if someone with experience could give some tips on where should i look. Thanks a lot!

I have a friend who is just getting in to bass. He bought a Talman that he would like to mod with new pickups, tuners and a bridge. He is pretty handy, so he won't have any trouble do the work. He reached out to me to ask about parts recommendations. I won't get a chance to look at the bass...

Being an old fart, I love the development of all the new mini and micro heads. I've been using my Little Mark II for years; it's never let me down, and truth said I've been pretty happy with the tone. But gigs are down this month, spring is coming, and I'm a little bored, which means it's time...

I have a cheap Ibanez Gio bass I will be fixing up and upgrading. One thing that has to go is the stock pickups and preamp. I like things simple so I'm happy with just 1 bridge pickup. I don't need EQ or tone knob or anything like that. Just 1 volume knob. I will be primarily playing metal and...

Hey all, looking to get some input on my specific situation for an online course. I'm technically proficient, but my groove is a little lacking. I've got the basics of soloing down, but would really like to expand with playing chords and melody. Basically I'm an intermediate all around, trying...

Limited on space and power supply outputs. Only ones I’ve heard of are the xotic compressors SP and the tc spectra comp but not very familiar with either. Opinions? Other suggestions?

Ok chaps, tax refund came in. I've been thinking about re configuring my cab setup into one, do-it-all (for me)bass cab. Here are my requirements: -12" speakers. I don't know what it is, but I've owned 10s, 12s, and 15s. I've hated every 10 and 15" cabs and loved every 12" cab. Can't really...

OK. I admit it. I don't really understand op amps. Are there any good DIY pedal builds that would give me some hands-on experience working with these things? I've built a few pedals already (none with op amps)- not an expert, but not a total noob. Thanks!

i there are probably a million of these threads, so i apologize. im mostly an upright player so im not up on all the new electric bass equipment available. i have a routed for MM in the bridge and long J in the neck. its a walnut bass and its super bright. i currently have in in emg J and...

Hello everyone, I use to use Rotosounds 77 on my 1976 Rickenbacker 4001. I now have a 2015 Rickenbacker 4003 which has a double truss Rod . I tried the Roto's 77 on my 4003 and they seemed to put tension on the neck. Anybody who plays a 4003 Rickenbacker , could you please tell me what type of...

I need help finding a new bass. Something light weight, under $500, and full 34" scale. 24 frets would be nice, but isn't a necessity. I've checked out Epiphone's Ignition Violin and Club basses, but I'm not a fan of the 30" scale. Solid body, or semi hollow are okay. What would you recommend?