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sumeursault · Jun 24, 2026

Any idea what year a 0938 serial number would indicate?

michael_t · Jun 24, 2026

dmc79 said:
I'm really curious about the Ernie Ball Group flats based on the pick tone of them in the video, and posts I've seen from @michael_t. Seems it's a really good middle ground for those who want a flat that's neither too old school thumpy or dark (such as La Bellas) or too modern, bright & growly (such as 9050 & Cobalts). Apparently the Group flats are glassy smooth and great feeling, with a nice midrange clarity without being too aggressively middy like the 9050s are. I play a P bass and I've seen that people much prefer 9050s on a J to a P. I just dial back the low mids on my Tone Hammer DI to counteract this. The Fenders have much more character than the Chromes to me, especially when listening back to them in the mix on recordings.

The 9050L on my J in the pic I posted in Nov 2023 are still there and going strong. That's how it's going to stay.

As for the EB Group IV, they've found a new home on the Squier Classic Vibe 60's Precision that I acquired earlier this year, ie the same set that was on the Am Std P in the pic. And these flats actually sound better on the Squier than they ever did on my 2014 Am Std P, which now wears nickel rounds.

eulogy77 · Jun 24, 2026

thanks guys, afte I get back to the rehearsal spot ill check out weight and full specs, im in Chicago if any one would like to try it, it's at my rehearsal place, the rock spot

aarono2690 · Jun 24, 2026

For anyone who has worked through this book or is currently working through it, do you use a 1-2-4 fingering technique on the lower frets or do you do one finger per fret? Seems like it's difficult to keep up using 1-2-4 on the first five frets at this speed.

I've been playing 1-2-4 fingering more often now that I'm working through the Method Books by Ed Friedland, but I usually shift to one finger per fret after the 5th fret.

Edward Knox · Jun 24, 2026

As mentioned elsewhere I dug the TIs on my Jazz, but the E string for whatever reason (my impertinence?) just did not sound right to me. Took them off the Jazz, saved them. Going to put them on my 4-string Washburn acoustic bass.

Corevalay · Jun 24, 2026

Yup, had exactly this happen a few times. Just the other day got an inquiry about a bass, some valid questions. Went out of my way to answer, provided sound clips. Buyer had even said they wanted to buy it, then.... nothing. No responses. No response to my follow-ups. Check their latest activity and they're still online and active. It's certainly odd.

31HZ · Jun 24, 2026

This thread was not what I thought it was going to be about

Sweet basses though!

MPU · Jun 24, 2026

SoMSoundofmusic said:
and would you do an exception? im desperate looking for a solution haha

Not in the near future. If I find the cover mold I may make the pickups, but like I said, not soon.

Metal Sombreros · Jun 24, 2026

Welcome!

Metal Sombreros · Jun 24, 2026

Whats up I am new to the forums and have been enjoying and contributing to our bass community. Played for 35 years done a lot of road stuff mainly play fenders gibsons and rickenbackers. I try to toss some humble knowledge whenever I can, and also encourage and praise the player as far as gear and technique. If I cant help I know someone who can and will share that!
Thanks everyone keep on bassin'

Altitude · Jun 24, 2026

Tampak said:
Sounds awesome!!!! LOVE the tone!!! Where can I find more of your music? Great stuff! And yeah, I was not planning on buying it. I am waiting for a 5 string. But I am so happy I did!!!!

Thank you very much. I have two albums with the band Fina Dupa on Spotify (and all the other streamers) - Login to view embedded media
Both suffer a bit from the production approach the narcissistic bandleader took, but I thought the songwriting was good. Especially on the second album “Are You Happy Now?” This band won Best Denver Funk Band in 2007 from the local indie newspaper, though our music was indulgent and we played for the bar staff a lot.

There’s a lot of video on my YouTube channel too - Will Greer

Root 5 · Jun 24, 2026

I played a maple Pedulla MVP 5 two weeks ago and loved it!

Basvarken · Jun 24, 2026

Here's a video demo of the Brooks EXB-5.
First part of the demo is finger style walking bass across all 5 strings. Without any effects.
Second part of the video is pick style riffing on the B and E string. With a heavy distortion plus compressor (Tech 21 DP)

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DoubleMIDI · Jun 24, 2026

I have an upper part DB bridge like you but haven‘t it used yet. Was planned for a 5-string Clevinger EUB or a Stagg. You cannot do much about the legs except glueing some wood on if the height allows it. You can get a bit more height by putting a thin shim into the inner neck pocket. But not nearly enough for a real DB bridge. I hardly use my Staggs now (except for holiday traveling or as a backup for my Clevinger), so the motivation to change the bridge is rather low.

Bridge feet support left-right movement when bending, heart and wing cuts support turning of the bridge crown around the smallest width (axis top down through the bridge at the middle of the bridge wing cuts) and a thin bridge (top) helps the bridge with turning movement around an axis orthogonally to the top area.

That’s what a bass luthier told me.

DoubleMIDI · Jun 24, 2026

A resonance cavity is good, specially if you want to bow.
I don‘t know both models well enough to say anything more.

BGroovy · Jun 24, 2026

LadyLoveStingRay5 said:
If anyone is looking for one . No affiliation. Might be a great deal on a rare sought after Bossa.

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Bossa/Used-2000s-Bossa-TUJB5-TIGERS-BURL-2-COLOR-BURST-GLOSS-Electric-Bass-Guitar.gc?customer_id=221-965-2806&source=4WWRWXGP&utm_medium=paid-search&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=GC_G_NTM_PLA-PMX_Bass_U&utm_term=122358437&utm_content=pla&utm_id=18631752625&utm_creative=&utm_marketing_tactic=bass&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18628321188&gbraid=0AAAAADtcCuz7x8sT_dMGC_fEPB3ex-moj&gclid=CjwKCAjwgO7RBhBKEiwAZNP85jRewvOcm2KIVOt5008Tk6u0nVyJUw5avswu6hwkU_cKwH7tsehBqRoCm7cQAvD_BwE

The pictures kinda suck so it's hard to see, but this looks like one of the Korean made "tribute" unlicensed Bossas to me

EDIT - definitely a korean made Tribute, and they have it named correctly (the 'T" before UJB5)

JohnBrown13 · Jun 24, 2026

markmeeus said:
Hi Everyone,

I recently started to create reductions of classical pieces for solo bass and/or bass with piano. I'm still very much trying to figure out what works and what not, but I really enjoy the process. ( Some of you may know me from my other website bach2bass.com )

I'm sharing this work on my other website bassonata.com, where I hope to release one such a piece every month. (You can subscribe to a mailing list there)

These pieces are mostly created as study material, I believe studying classical pieces can brings me a completely different musical experience as a bass player. And I do think it translates in my overall bass playing. So maybe it will benefit other students too.

Some pieces will be on the difficult side, like this Adagio from Marcello's Oboe Suite:

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other pieces are more easy like the Handel's Largo:

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I'm still working on my recording skills, finding a good tone for this is quite hard ....

You can download most of the scores for free, but I do charge a small fee for the piano parts. (Not sure if I'm breaking any rules here)
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Anyway, If you are interested in this, I hope you love it.

This is a really cool project. There isn't nearly enough classical material adapted specifically for bass, so it's great to see someone putting in the work to make these pieces more accessible to bass players.
I also agree that studying classical music improves overall musicianship, even if your main focus is another genre. Looking forward to seeing what future pieces you release.

JoeyFab · Jun 24, 2026

BassicJazzy said:
Have they improved those so when the A/C blasts cold air in your face they don't darken? Used to be a real problem in cold climates.

They must have, as I've never had that problem (although I may have never really run across that situation yet, even though I'm in A/C most of the day at work). They had 2 levels of darkening when I got my glasses, one that didn't darken behind glass (like, when your driving) and one that is supposed to darken behind glass. I got the second one thinking I won't need to change to sunglasses when driving, but they still don't darken when I'm in the car. They do almost immediately when I step out of the car on a sunny day, but nothing much happens when I'm in the car. I still have to change to sunglasses when driving on really sunny days.

TomB · Jun 24, 2026

Fender1980 said:
Baby Love by The Supremes was recorded in July 1964 according to the DFTMC.com website.

Motown's Home Brew 8 Track went online in early 1965.

How does he do those ghost notes with one finger? I can play them easily enough but I sure need 2!

Gervais Cote · Jun 24, 2026

Major Seven said:
At a point, they start flexing too much.

The Warmoth neck with steel reinforcement bars doesn’t have that problem.

bass player 53 · Jun 24, 2026

fretno said:
I don’t know of any winder that tapes up their p coils. That is precision cut flat work. Either a kit or little guy. Good luck!

I would tend to agree with you. Google/AI gives this response.

Cinzel · Jun 24, 2026

Just had the opportunity to try a Hartwood Satellite Bass lately and figured I’d share some quick thoughts (the bass was actually provided by Gear4Music for the purpose of the review).

Honestly expected a pretty standard budget P-clone, but it’s a bit more interesting than that.

Neck is the main win for me — roasted maple, smooth feel, and mine came with surprisingly good fretwork (no sharp ends, all playable straight away).

It’s not really chasing a vintage Precision tone. It’s more mid-forward and sits in a mix pretty easily (and if you dial that tone knob all the way down and play up near the neck you directly to mud town!), which I actually ended up liking more than I thought I would.

Hardware is fine overall, but the tuners are definitely the weakest part of the whole instrument. Probably the first upgrade I’d do if I kept it long-term.

Overall impression: solid “budget but not boring” bass. Not perfect, but definitely more character than I expected at this price.

Full review here if anyone cares:

The Hartwood Satellite Bass: Bass Review

Hartwood Satellite bass review: unique design, roasted maple neck, solid build, mid-focused tone, and strong value in the budget bass market.

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TomB · Jun 24, 2026

Basspaolo said:
I've solved it with a set of La Bella RX SS strings, and I think I've finally figured out what my real issue was with the Dunlop Sb SS strings.
For me, the main problem wasn't their extreme brightness (which can always be tamed with the tone control), but rather their excessive flexibility, making them noisier, clacky and uncontrollable.
I found this especially noticeable when playing with a pick or using a medium-low action.
The La Bellas shave brightness and punch but they feel significantly more stable and controlled.

I get where you’re coming from, but I don’t share your perception of floppiness with the SuperBrights - flexible yes, but to me close to on a par with the RX. So I went back to your OP and realized you’re talking 40-100’s. My impression of feel for both SB and RX, nickel and steel, is based on 45-125 5 string sets. Yes, Dunlop is a tad softer and considerably brighter in both wraps, but they play similarly IME. Have you considered going up a gauge?

Of course if you’re happy with RX 40-100 you can ignore all this. They’re great underrated rounds, IMO!

GerardolAM · Jun 24, 2026

Amigoz2k60 said:
I found this old thread yesterday when I was searching for answer for the same question but unfortunately the link for Ibanez wiring diagrams is not working for me so please can anybody help me with the wiring diagram of the VM3 Vari-Mid preamp
ThanEncont

Amigo encontraste los diagramas?

scrubhelmet · Jun 24, 2026

Bruh we exactly have the same model down to the finish! (Just check my photo).

fourstringbliss said:
Out of the box the action was super high, but I wouldn't expect some guitar tech at Sweetwater to set it up my way - that's my job.

I also got mine fixed by the available guitar tech for free. Then the string action became satisfyingly low for me.

Other bassists also like my Z3 whenever they see it. They think it's much more expensive than what I paid for.

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