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CobraBassGeezer · Aug 15, 2026

This is a brilliant idea ... after rebuilding my 'Bride of Frankenstein' bass with a bolt on neck - I've been looking for something like this! Top work!

Richard Lindsey · Aug 15, 2026

Darren Michaels said:
Ugh. Alistair just announced that Emerald is discontinuing the Balor Bass line. It joins many recently discontinued models in the Emerald range. No orders will be taken for the Balor for the foreseeable future.
Emerald Guitars is apparently about to shift direction. With a little luck, something bassy will be in the offerings.
Thanks to everyone who jumped in on the Balor 6 project before last call. I'm eternally grateful to you lot.

Dang, that's a pity. Now I'm starting to feel like a jinx. After my first Balor 6, Emerald promptly said they wouldn't do any more 6s. And now that I have a second, they won't do any more Balors at all. Sorry, folks, it's not intentional on my part.

pklima · Aug 15, 2026

Thanks for testing it and finding where its limitations are. I didn't know it did tabs at all... probably better to export MIDI and import that into a proper tab application, though of course that's more steps and more work.

tom-g · Aug 15, 2026

CochinoBass said:
I have never played an arena and I don't have a massive rig. I've got a GK 400RB IV head, and either a 115 or an 8x8 cabinet depending on the gig. I paid less than the retail price for a Rumble 200 for my whole rig. If my amp breaks, any amp tech in the country can fix it. My comment on "disposable" was not about the Rumble 100 only, it goes for almost all amps now (Class D with ICE modules), and not just amps. Almost everything today as far as electronics, microwaves, refrigerators, you name it, they not really repairable anymore, if it quits working you throw it away and get a new one. I stand by my disposable statement, you can like that or not, it really doesnt bother me.

I've played through the Rumble 100, 200 and 500. We are all entitled to our opinions and in my opinion the Rumble 200 is the minimum for any gig more than a duo with an acoustic guitar, for sure a 100w 12" will not handle anything with any drummer I've played with unless you are going through FOH and the amp is just your monitor. The Rumble 200 is basically the same as my 400RB with the 115 cab, which in my opinion is the minimum you can get away with if you are playing with a drummer. To me any 100w 12" combo from any brand, not just the Rumble 100, is a bedroom practice amp. Feel free to disagree, and if it works for you that is great.

Just because you throw away a broken item, doesn’t mean it’s not fixable. Especially if you have no clue what is actually broken.

P. Aaron · Aug 15, 2026

Nice lookin' bass. Congrats

Maxi Funkl · Aug 15, 2026

THE GOAT

Pbassmanca · Aug 14, 2026

You guys kept this thread going! Incredible!

Pbassmanca · Aug 14, 2026

winston said:
Mathematically speaking, the difference of 3-1 = 2

I agree, it’s very difficult to figure all the differences between Bartolini offerings on their website!

agreed

Keith Rawlings · Aug 14, 2026

Good luck. Keep us posted on if you are able to find any info on it. I wish I could find my original Squier Bass Guitar, solely for sentimental reasons.

Don Kasper · Aug 14, 2026

ejnachtrab said:
yet

Tick-Tock, muthrr effer!

agedhorse · Aug 14, 2026

There were a small number of Bass 400’s built w/out GEQ’s.

Vendetagainst · Aug 14, 2026

REMBO said:
I’m not sure what you’re doing as far as the pickup use! But, Curtis Novak Makes A Great Mudbucker for a much more affordable price

A Google search will reveal his website

Oh, I already own a vintage mudbucker! I was just looking for a vintage cover of the right size to match, since my bass is routed for the late 60s-70s size cover, and the vintage cover that came with my own mudbucker is the smaller-sized early 60s one.

Novak makes some great stuff for sure.

tutubass · Aug 14, 2026

Is it possible to have good sound on the e string? Mine sound very bad. How barely hear the difference between the lower notes. Mine is a fretless with flats btw

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Huy Nguyen · Aug 14, 2026

lurk said:
I know of several people that have severely damaged their basses with backpacks. Escalators are a big problem. There's always that one freaky time that you misjudge a doorway or a low ceiling. I've been navigating NYC for 50 years with a wheel with no issues.

Did it for years. Never a problem. The trick is to lean forward so the bass on more that it’s resting on your back. Keep your back straight. You have to always be mindful of the scroll. Nothing beats dealing with hills (I live in the SF bay) like backpack straps.

Earl said:
I tried backpack straps and walking is very uncomfortable as the bass hits the back of my legs, so it is more like shuffling.

See above. Lean forward but pivot at the hips.

Doorways are a problem for everybody, backpack straps or not. If it’s tight you always take the bass off your back. Going on an escalator with it on your back sounds like a bad idea period. It’s not meant to be a solution for all situations.

If I was commuting in NYC with back pack straps I’d always want to have a free hand or else you’re pretty much a victim of someone wants to knock you over. I only do the back pack plus two hands full if I’m schlepping to/from a car.

Michedelic · Aug 14, 2026

Bassic_desires said:
Nice . . . but nothing to do with Black Sabbath's "Changes" as I first thought

I thought it was going to be this…
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bassman0902 · Aug 14, 2026

Haha funny what became of this thread in the last 5 years

and @brogandutcher nicely played with Bren, I loved that album

Glad to know your technique hasn’t ruined your career yet

nixdad · Aug 14, 2026

Jens Telemark said:
The sum of my input on the finish was something like “here’s a pic of a finish I dig but do whatever you want.” Rather than try to replicate a 60 year old finish that’s faded and gotten darker he might have been imagining how the D’Aquisto could have looked hot off the bench in 1966 and gone there.

Understood. Yours turned out perfectly.

elgranluis · Aug 14, 2026

5StringBlues said:
Only 100 produced, so it should become more valuable in the future.

It is a Gibson Bass , so we know too well that it will never increase in value.

Jerry Catanescu · Aug 14, 2026

I'm afraid you won't be able to fix the center volume increase without modifying the circuit (some resistor values). Look up panning law. It pertains to audio mixers, but it's also relevant to active pickup blending.

Note to self: maybe I should think about designing a better/more flexible active blend? With user-selectable summing law?
Nah.

Kdmoo · Aug 14, 2026

Tony Butler got mentioned. I'm good to go in this thread.

Lo-E · Aug 14, 2026

Will_White said:
There isn't really a "typical" dual P configuration, but you can use any Jazz bass wiring you want.

Yup. VVT or VTVT are probably most common but you can do whatever you like.

Watchootognbout · Aug 14, 2026

I looked at a GT-7 at a Music Go Round back when I was going to buy a seven stringer in 2014.
I don't care for basses with shiny finishes.
And that pucker around the output jack turned Me away.

Cassian Hill · Aug 14, 2026

scubaduba said:
The Luce and Khan Mini would be top contenders. I have both.

Yeah the Khan Mini sounds great, nice they made a smaller form factor version.

crazycloud · Aug 14, 2026

themickster said:
It's the scale length of a guitar with bass strings. The tiny body is puts my arm at a better angle. The über short neck will make it take up less room on the back of my wheelchair and the whole bass will be light.

Ok I was wondering as I often sit with my Steinberger body hanging low between my legs with the neck not far off vertical. Brings the left wrist to a better angle I could physically play it like this on a plane, but it probably wouldn't be allowed

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