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Saw this in a classified facebook group and figured TB would have opinions.

I am wondering on starting a subscription on maybe Bass Player Magazine, but would it be worth it, or are there other better alternatives. I am both interested interviews with famous bass players, gear reviews, just basically getting informed and updated on what is going on in terms of bass...

Didn’t intent to write a novel, so skip the next paragraph to get to the actual question. I’ve mostly done my own set up over the decades. One bass that I played for years had a neck that required a truss rod adjustment a couple of times a year, and I used to occasionally change string types...

I found a used one in good condition for 350 dollars shipped. Still a good amp for double bass, even though its based on a 30 plus year old model?

Ok I realize these basses are nice looking well built great sounding instruments... And my whole career as a bass player I have been enticed to own the “Ferrari” of basses .. But now that I own one, I am wondering why the hell they cost so much...? Let me back up and say the bass I own is a...

Hey everyone, I'm interested in making the jump from electric bass to double bass. I've found one listed online. Unfortunately, the seller has no idea about it, and there's no information on the bass. The seller's daughter owned it, but she no longer lives in the country. They don't seem to...

The way Huge Saucy OD is on the Musicians Friend SDOTD for $69.99 today. I'm haveing trouble finding any bass reviews with sound clips. Anyone have any experience with this pedal? Is it worth it or should I look elsewhere? I'm looking for an organic sounding drive to add to my arsenal. I already...

Does anyone know a "realistic" value for one of these? Most of the one's I see in TB's classified history are from the mid 60's, and the prices and condition vary drastically ($800 to $2000) The one I am considering comes from the original owner, has all original parts. It includes the original...

Title pretty much says it all I think. I have a guy who's selling a MkI used for a bit over half the price of what I can buy a MkII new for. Is the MkII "better"? Or are there enough changes to the circuit to warrant spending the money?

I'd like to have a classic bass with flats on it to add to my arsenel. I know that Fender went through a rather bad period. I have the opportunity to pick up a J-bass for about $300. It's Mexican made from the early '90's. It gives me pause.

Considering gutting my bass and upgrading pick ups and preamp. I have an Ibby with the Bartolini BH-2 pups and Ibby active pre-amp. Sounds pretty good, modern ... but restricted. Not asking what do I replace them with but rather did you notice a big enough change in tone and presence to...

A local guy wants to trade me my Fender Jazz 24 V for their Sterling Ray35. I'm not getting a ton of action for the sale of my Fender, but I really dont want a Ray35 since I just got a Lakland 5502. If I trade, I'd likely turn it around to sell, but would a Ray35 sell better/ faster than a...

i was looking at the Fender deluxe tweed bass case for my new Jazz bass. Any thoughts? Worth the money?

I found this Ibanez a couple of hours ago in a pawn shop near my house (pics below). I didn’t need it, as I just started learning to play a few weeks ago, already have a couple of 4-strings, and was not planning to play 5-string, but... it felt good and has a pretty neck that’s very straight...

Hello, I read that swapping to an aluminum bridge and tuning keys can shave up to a pound off the weight of a bass. I have a 2008 Fender American Standard Jazz bass with Fender's lighter, smaller-footprint tuning keys and "hi-mass" bridge—I'm wondering if switching to Hipshot aluminum hardware...

Just paid $215 for a CASE.....YIKES!! I know these typically go for $249 retail but all my cases or gig bags have come with the basses, so I've never had to buy a case separate. I got it from an authorized dealer on eBay that had the 'make an offer' option. I've been using a Fender Deluxe gig...

15 piece neck? This thing makes me feel funny. Wow! Ibanez 2600E CBB

Have an opportunity to trade two basses for a 4003 in fire glo the basses are an ibanez sr 1800 and a Peavey GV bass... Probably put the value on those around 1500 realistically is 1500 a good price for a mint ric? will I like the sound/ I play my P bass primarily but I also like to slap a...

I can buy a GK Goldline 500 for $100.00 that it is very good condition. Sounds like a good deal to me, what do you guys think? Is this a good buy? Any opinions would be appreciated.

Wasn't sure if this is the place for this, but no other subforum seemed to match so here it is: Should I go see Buckethead this Saturday? I'm volunteering all day so I'll be pooped, and, while I love buckethead, I've heard very mixed stuff about his live work. He's at the catalyst in Santa...

Hello everyone.. Been quite awhile since I've posted to TB. Good to be back! (OT: Its funny, I just went through some old forums I started from about 6 years ago and wow... If I could go back and delete them I would. Funny the kinds of things that you project onto the world when you're a 17...

I'm seriously considering this bass. Any thoughts on its quality and value? Ken Smith BT6 - 1987 - Maple/Mahagony - VINTAGE 6 String Bass | eBay Thanks. Need a speedy reply.

I have a chance to trade my schecter diamond j plus 4 string for a 2003 fender usa highway 1 jazz bass. Is this a decent trade? I'm looking for a passive bass and this offer came up.

Just want to try a Tapewound set but since they are larger i should trim the nut in order to make more room in the slots... For anybody that did it, can you keep using the same nut if you come back to a "normal" set? Because my custom bass have an extremely small spacing im using a custom...

Greetings, I'm in the market for my first true meat and potatoes P...really leaning towards an American Pro P in CAR. However, I've read a lot of positive things things about the Nate Mendel sig...To anyone with expiernece with the NM and and Am. Pro, is there justification in the difference in...

Saw this for sale on an instrument sale page, they're asking $350 ($269 USD) The guy doesn't know what the head is or the wattage, but he thinks the cab is 320W at 4 Ohms. Tell me all of the things, Cheers!

Hi guys, still contemplating if series/parallel switch even worth it. Can we get the same result using EQ? What can we get using series/parallel switch which cannot be obtained using EQ? Pickup output & harmonics perhaps? Cheers! J

Hi! I'm in the market for an upright bass, and have been considering a 5 string tuned with a high c. I'm a senior in high school who's going to college to study jazz, and music education as a bassist. For most of my life I've been an electric bassist, but for the last 3-4 years I decided to...

Bunker Guitars - ATB 500 Bass I don't know much about these basses, but it played nice and the price was pretty good. Anyone know much about these basses? I know the salesman said that the neck adjustment was a little tricky, so that leaves me some concern.

Hi, I've got Fender Jazz Bass Japan 1992 in perfect shape and I am eager to learn but is it good guitar for beginner?

Hey guys, I've been in the market for some 1x15's for my side project since my 810 is annoying to lug around. I want to get something good, mostly I've been looking on craigslist for cheaper 15's. I've found an awesome one with a 300w eminence speaker in it that I want to get but I was looking...

Hey all I've found a Aria Bass Pro II Avante (black, PJ) for relatively cheap...I was wondering if these were decent instruments or budget instruments? Having trouble finding in depth information regarding their qualities (except for their MIJ guitars). I have a Squier Affinity Bass...

I've been looking at the $350 thunderbirds that are at some guitar stores, and i played them a couple times and i liked how they sound and especially how they look. But i wanted to know if there are better basses for the same price or in the same range.

Hi! I was thinking of buying a fretless bass and i have been checking all music shops in my country (Peru) and the only 2 fretless models that ive found are the jaco fender signature and the fender jazz bass (fretless version). I have the budget to buy the jaco fender bass but i would like to...

2008 Fender Jazz Bass | guitars | Lethbridge | Kijiji HE wants $400 can for this thing and claims its a 2008. Well My first issue is where's the headstock decal? I feel like offering him $50 lol or am I out to lunch? I realize Im not a supporting member so pls let me know if this is not aloud thx

I found a 2006 Am Stand P, its got the S-1 switch (that I dont plan to use), very good condition, plays sounds great.. seller wants $850. Also, I'm new to to pbasses, the strings are through-body, but it looks like the bridge has the standard string mounts on bridge as well?

Hey duders. Some guy on a bidding website is selling a Vintage 70's Ampeg V4 head, pretty good condition. He's selling it for $650, which seems a lot less than people who are selling it in the $800's on Reverb and other sites. It's the non-master volume one, with the six knobs and everything...

I bought an Ibanez SR405 in the dragon burst finish back in June 2016. The recorded sound of the bass doesn't knock me out. Seems kinda lifeless and wooden. Is it worth upgrading the pickups to USA-made Bartolinis (MK5, Classic Bass) and keeping the stock active preamp? I'm basically investing...

Worth it for a small around the house practice amp (batteries a plus)? The online reviews look really good but would like to get a more honest opinion from someone who actually owns one (and I take online customer reviews with a grain of salt on Amazon, Musiciansfriend, etc.). Or, better going...

There is an ibanez sr 600 ,it's used . Here in my country instruments are over price . The new one is 700$ He gave used one 550$. In other hand there is fender p bass ,Mexican made . that's new instrument and it cost 900$. Which one should I buy ?