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klyph · Aug 18, 2026

I’ve heard a local guy play through one a couple of times, not the 12 but a smaller model. It sounded great, but I have no real idea how loud he could potentially get. Obviously, we don’t know what your needs are, but I would look for a extension speaker out, which could give you more volume if you wanted to get a speaker. A 12” might be good all by itself… really very subjective question, do you often play with a drummer? Do you play loud rooms? I would definitely go check it out- that’s a great price, they’re expensive amps and won’t get any cheaper. I would jump on it if I were still gigging on the upright.

MonetBass · Aug 18, 2026

I think this is the picture Terry was talking about with Frank on drums:

agedhorse · Aug 18, 2026

Music Man Dan said:
Thank you for the advice, Andy. Yes, I turned down the level of my bass, which is how I figured out the source of the problem. The input stage of this HD150 amp is sensitive. Also, I am using the effects send of the WD800 amp into the HD-150 amp. The two paired together sound very nice probably because the EQ section of the WD800 gives me a way of tailoring the frequencies so that I can compensate for the fact that a speaker cabinet more fit for guitar is being used. Also, I get a nice DI with the WD800 (the HD-150 amp has not DI). But, I do understand your concerns of using a line level from the WD800 into the instrument level input on the HD-150.

I’ve been toying with the idea of getting the new Subway+ preamp instead of using the WD800 for the preamp. But for now, I’m trying to make what I have work instead of spending money trying to find a solution. If I could find a Subway 215 bass cabinet, I’d put this Music Man amp and cabinet in a museum where it belongs!

A single Subway 115 would perform better than that stock 212 imo.

lvst1ngs · Aug 18, 2026

MonetBass said:
Eddie Offord wasn't involved in the production for 91025 (or Big Generator or Talk, for that matter). For the first two, that was Trevor Horn.

Yep, that's why I specifically said he produced Yes' classic 70's stuff lol just found it an interesting coincidence all the same.

bassbrad · Aug 18, 2026

amorphous modalities of tone of Whale cuck

moreblues · Aug 18, 2026

Selim said:
Once well broken in, Dunlops can give you the thump depending on where you set your tone knob.

Absolutely I agree with that!
IMHO, every flat I have played, I can get thump depending on the tone knob and amp settings…
My comparison between the Dunlops and the Pino’s was with everything being the same…. Same Bass, same tone knob position and the same amp settings.
Apples to apples Lol

Sadismo · Aug 18, 2026

UNICORN BASS said:
I second the Pro Steels. They might not be as bright as Rotosound but they last longer and don't go all weird like Roto's do when they wear out.

Pro Steels are my favorite strings actually lol

crazycloud · Aug 18, 2026

HGAB said:
Perhaps the Spirit basses and guitars would regain popularity if they came with the pivot plates?

The CF models are consistent in density whereas the wooden ones aren't. Just measure the wooden ones as per the video, or using the balance point method ie balance it on a 'point' until you find equilibrium. This will work for your exact instrument far better than some fixed designated point.

Also a strap pin extender works almost as well and is cheap and easy. FTR, I own an XL2 and several wooden clones.

Eric Perry · Aug 18, 2026

I have a Canon MF654Cdw color laser printer for my home office. It's proven to be a great machine.

digmeout · Aug 18, 2026

Wandre Davoli Tigre Basso

These have always fascinated me. Never seen one, (except pictures), let alone played one, but I sure would like to.

Michael Eisenman · Aug 18, 2026

bdowd said:
My cd broke a couple of years ago when we moved, any chance of getting the files??? I love the book, thank you John!!!

Send me a PM for the files.

C Stone · Aug 18, 2026

Guitar

noyou said:
where are you all getting your bodies and pickups?

i considered removing the neck pickup and have bridge pickup by itself or a humbucker at the bridge is cool

I have a few bodies and necks from Franklin Guitar works/parts. Great service in all my transactions.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_dkr=1&iconV2Request=true&_blrs=recall_filtering&_ssn=franklinguitarparts&store_name=franklinguitarworks&_oac=1&_nkw=bass body

Pickups I generally search for the best deal for what I am looking for last couple have been from ToneRider.
Bass Pickups

Jens Telemark · Aug 18, 2026

Pep said:
Yeah, great suggestion. And it’s only $11,950.00.

Hey, in my defence he didn’t mention a price range lol.

Before I got the Grez Grand Tour short scale earlier this year I was sorta sniffing around for a short scale headless. The conclusion I came to was I wish Strandberg made one.

rogerbmiller · Aug 18, 2026

javi_bassist said:
Hello guys
The other day I recovered my Dimension Modern Player for a gig. I have to say that I was not that impressed. It was comfortable and cool looking, but soundwise, I was not so pleased. I boosted a little bit the bass in my Capo, but it sounded too much middy. I cut a little bit of the mids, but still... How do you guys eq your MP Dimension? Which strings do you use?

I sold mine a while ago but I made one reversible mod to it that really helped. I replaced the volume knob with a stacked volume/tone knob. Certainly made a difference. As for EQ, you have to fiddle around based on the amp and the room. With my GK I played mine with both high and high mids at noon and low mids and low at 3 o clock. Pretty much my standard setting.

PaperbackRyder · Aug 18, 2026

el murdoque said:
My #1 bass and my backup bass are boutique 6 strings with dual pickups.
When I bought a P bass, it was exactly because of all the restrictions it imposes on me.
When playing my 6 string in the "cash-register" area of the fretboard, I usually have at least two, often three possibilities to play a note and I can decide between playing it on a short, fat string or on a longer and skinnier one.
The P bass has one pickup with one sound. The fretboard ends early, only 20 frets to play on. Only four strings.
Note choice severely diminished, I mostly get a single position to play a certain note, and suddenly the focus shifts on how to play that note. I can't favor one of the pickups and I can't influence the tone by choosing where on the neck to play, so it's right hand position and technique only.

You can view this from two points.
1. This is restricting. I don't have a choice anywhere. It's limited in every single way and I hate it.
2. This is liberating. The wealth of choices is taken from me and I can use the freed up mind capacity to focus on how I play each note.

#2!

CHILLIBass · Aug 18, 2026

Passinwind said:
Cool. I've gone all over the map on graphics, I really enjoy that aspect of DIY building.

Arguably the most fun part second only to playing it and actually designing it!

PaperbackRyder · Aug 18, 2026

Thom Fioriglio said:
The Mod Shop does not offer a Jazz neck on a P Bass.

I am mystified by this. It would seem the simplest thing to offer.

roccobass · Aug 18, 2026

Dr. Cheese said:
You put a highlight on three great sidemen who are forgotten at times. Buddy Hankerson, in particular, is a player who falls off of my radar for some reason although his groove is awesome.

I know. It's Old Thread Revival Time, but I just stumbled onto this on YT.

Dang, what a slice of funk heaven and a great learn video too. My only gripes are that the vid is blurry as all heck and his funkifying only lasts a buck 40 here. He's not overplaying either and his tone is perfect too.

mikecd1 · Aug 18, 2026

fommof said:
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And ever since, I can play my EHB1000S for hours and hours without irritating my left hand. I know that on paper the difference seems minimal, but it's not. To achieve this result, my tech shaved 1mm from the center of the back of the neck, and then I had him remove as much material from the shoulders he was confident with.

Thank you so much for the infos, I hope everything goes fine with your hand...

Thanks, the GB has been a real game changer for me and has def helped with being able to play longer, but I still have to be careful how much I dig in with my plucking hand so I don't tweak that one either. lol Ah the joys of old age! To me, the extra distance around the neck on the EHB wasn't the problem so much as all the extra work with the BH3 pickups and the Ibby preamp to get a sound that I both liked and also cut with the drums and guitars in the onstage mix. A lot of folks changed the pickups and preamps, but I wasn't up to that and am very pleased with the results of the few upgrades I've detailed here in this Cort thread on my GB to get the sound and feel I was looking for with the stock electronics. I really like the Markbass preamp - its simple and effective in musical ways. Hope you enjoy your new GB and look forward to seeing some pics soon!

sunbeast · Aug 18, 2026

96tbird said:
Wilde is still run by Bills wife and daughter. Great pickups. The L90 is the model you’re thinking of.

They used to make a bass-specific rail humbucker called the EB-50PB- no longer made as far as I’m aware. The below was from the non-Bill version of the company but it was originally his design that he sold in the early-80s if not before as there were a few basses that used them from the 80s before he lost his company:

Bill Lawrence EB-50PB Bass Pickup in Black

www.pitbullaudio.com

Apparently he did recommend his Wilde L90 as an alternative, and said it should sound even clearer/better (that old model had a bit of an overwound vibe).

bigdaddybass12 · Aug 18, 2026

Rfan said:
I recently retired basically because of peer pressure and spousal pressure. I am having buyers remorse. Anyone else feel this way?

Some parts I miss. I can’t say remorse. I worked in a hospital and saw a lot of people most every day. Now I see 2 or 3. Miss coworkers i commuted a long distance so it’s not frugal to drive to see old coworkers. I also miss the challenges of issue resolution. I was a lead IT vendor, I was the person who kept issues from going to h#¥| or escalating. Or when it did I took the heat for it. We (me & coworker) took out trash, stacking heavy boxes, all the way to installing IT equipment. Over a 3 county area. I turned 65, decided this is for someone younger than me!

Ben Rose · Aug 18, 2026

I had a Genzler nu classic 115 paired with my Fuchs FBS700. Loved the sound but sold the cab when I moved to Europe. Would an Eich XS 115 be in the same tonal ballpark?

PCR · Aug 18, 2026

I just use a cheap soft case to hold all my IEM needs. The divider on the right holds my spare Etymotic’s, charging cable and Alclair ear plugs.

Bass Viking · Aug 18, 2026

PeaveyPlayer said:
That doesn't sound like a cirrus!
It has that “filter” sound I associate with ceramic pickups

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I used to own a 4 string Carvin Icon. Great bass!

Nedmundo · Aug 18, 2026

groove pump said:
LTD's B-1004 might not be right for you, but every time I look at any of their other models, I'm always impressed with how much they have to offer. Indonesia is producing terrific instruments these days.

Yes, ESP's LTD line offers fantastic value in both basses and guitars. I've been impressed by several over the years. My brother grabbed an ESP LTD four-string bass at GC (used) for about $200, and it's well-built with fantastic playability. It's an entirely gig-worthy bass. So it's definitely worth looking out for these.

Otherwise, like others here, I've been impressed with Yamaha's TRBX series and the SBMM HH StingRay. In fact, a local shop has a used SMBB HH 'Ray five-string for a good price, and it's tempting.

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