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micguy · Aug 6, 2026

If a bass makes you want to play enough that you'll practice more, then it's worth a lot. If you can get that for $400, it's an absolute steal. What someone else would pay for a particular bass is completely irrelevant.

If your reaction to an instrument is "meh", it's not worth a penny, regardless of how low the price is - it's not your instrument, leave it for someone else..

GretschWretch · Aug 6, 2026

Matt Liebenau said:
Well, yeah. Once Kay and Harmony were done, or actually before they were done as that’s probably part of what did the Chicago inexpensive instrument industry in, the Silvertones, Airlines, etc. were sourced from Japan.

I saw this guitar in a local music store when I was about halfway through college.

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Pocket Dave · Aug 6, 2026

Not specifically OP-related, but I threw together a pickup jam-host band last week under this moniker. It makes sense in a weird way as a shoutout to fellow Fort Worth (CowTown) cats who spend a lot of time playing on the Dallas side of the Metromess, as is often the case.

Also, I had the cow-aviator graphic from a Midwest air show in the '90s just waiting for a repurpose.

Might use it again sometime with the same crew.

CortoMaltese · Aug 6, 2026

agedhorse said:
Yes, 100% for sure.

Thanks a lot!

Root 5 · Aug 6, 2026

abellorente94 said:
Hello! Im new here, my name is Abel.

I'd like to ask a question about what type of strings to use for my bass, because I see a lot of information on the internet but it's all a bit confusing.

I have a Harley Benton BeatBass VS with a scale length of 775 mm. I want to put some strings on it that have that characteristic Paul McCartney sound, especially from the Let It Be / Abbey Road period.

I bought some Rotosound RS88S strings online, which they said would be perfect, but to my surprise the strings were too short when I went to put them on. So basically I've just thrown my money away.
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Now I don't want the same thing to happen again, so I'm looking for help — especially from those of you who already have this model of bass — on which flatwound strings work PERFECTLY on this bass to get that McCartney sound. Even if you can recommend a couple of exact models with their links, I'd really appreciate it.

Thank you very much.

And you can probably find some string nut on here to buy your strings from you!

ProbablyTooLoud · Aug 6, 2026

ProbablyTooLoud said:
I just got a squier cv 60s jazz neck to put on an affinity body, my first foray into partsbasslandia. Good luck with your replacement.

Talking to myself online: dude great job on your first parts bass. Near perfect fit, added a little relief, almost intonated without touching a thing, good to go.

maxmax · Aug 6, 2026

Not a book, but Discover DoubleBass has an arpeggio course. Every arpeggio has written fingerings and a piano track played at two speeds, which I find very useful.

SBassman · Aug 6, 2026

BlueNorth44 said:
Thanks for the tips! I grabbed a set of the Gold Tone MBLS and they fit great. Now I have to think about the pickups...

Fit great as in - no need to cut into the main part of the string?

Prodigus Filius · Aug 6, 2026

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arrjayem · Aug 6, 2026

Sorado71 said:
Just checking in on your interest in my two Peavey 118FH cabs. I still have them and want to sell but will not deliver. (They're too big and heavy for me.)

I'd be happy with $250 each but if you pick'em up we can talk more.

Yes I’m interested. Can you confirm they are the peavey 118S cabinets from the badge on the back?

Topkat13 · Aug 6, 2026

Check this out! Tied the E from my shower door handle to my commode handle and slap'n wet socks on it!

bigdaddybass12 · Aug 6, 2026

Here is my Revsound Rs112. David Has been good on follow-up. My gigs are smaller restaurant gigs so I went with the 112. Plus as we all get older cabs get heavier! My amp is a Mesa Subway 350w. At the gig i used to use a Rumble 100. I had to place the amp in a chair to keep it from coupling with the floor to not be boomy. After receiving the Revsound, I put it in the chair like I did with rumble. and it didn’t sound good (for a lack of terms) I was really disappointed in the sound. This went on for 2 gigs. The next gig at same location i placed the cabinet on the floor, also placed a 2x4 under the front edge. This made all the difference in the world. I could adjust the amp settings to where it should be. Push for a little more volume. Much better sound! The cabinet has that Revsound sound that everybody talks about!

Gopherbassist · Aug 6, 2026

Wow, very cool! I hope the little boost from this is a step on the right track for them. I love book stores. There are only two local ones where I live, one which only does new, and one which only does used. I try to support them both, because they're a benefit to me and the community.

TeaTime said:
I can't think of a non-harsh way to say this.

The bookstore is having financial troubles? Sure, unfortunately that seems likely enough. As a heavy reader I hate seeing that industry struggle.

Also, performing musicians, especially those doing original music, are having financial troubles.

Will the bookstore be setting up at band gigs, making no money, to support bands?

Certainly not. We pay the caterer. We pay the bartender. We pay the bookseller. But the musician should just be happy to do what they do.

There's nothing wrong with supporting a community member with a need by using skills and respurces you have. In this case, the skill is music performance, and the resource is a network of music listeners. This gig was done "pro bono," which we often see used to mean "for free," but is Latin for "for good." There's nothing wrong with doing something good for someone.

KenD · Aug 6, 2026

I took ardgedee's advice and bought a simple passive A/B or A+B switch on amazon. It has a 9V connection if I want/need leds to indicate which function is connected.

Thanks for the replies.

RocketMusic · Aug 6, 2026

coyoteboy said:
Im going to need Ultralights to match, now. The Samdberg this is all going on is in the shop, but you happen to know if the Sandberg closed gear is small or large post? I think Its a small post.

Sorry, I don't know.

There are engineering drawings on Hipshot's site with dimensions. You would just need to have the bass handy to compare...

DJ Bebop · Aug 6, 2026

rickdog said:
No clue about the bass - but isn't the woman dancing behind Phil also in this video of Jefferson Airplane?

Could be, she definitely has that look. Probably as a lot of those folks followed all the San Francisco bands at that time

EASonBass · Aug 6, 2026

Swapped out the neck pickup for a Bart Double J. Post on it over here.https://www.talkbass.com/threads/th...eck-pickup-swap-for-bartolinid752j-b.1689910/

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Saetia · Aug 6, 2026

laklandplayer said:
VAT is a tax unique to the UK. Shipping and tariffs on my last order of 2 sets was around $21.00.
I use my balanced tension gauge numbers from Kalium along with tapered cores on my B-D strings and with the Newtone's the feel is spot on. The G string has the same tension as the low B and all feel the exactly same, the neck relief is consistent on both sides of the neck too.

I'm a low tension guy because early in my career I was having all types of hand and joint pain with swelling from playing too hard on high tension strings. My hand doctor, at the time, was a guitar player and he understood. He convinced me to go the lowest tension strings that I could find, lighten my touch and let the amp do all of the work on loud, live gigs. I did it and I haven't had a problem in over 30 years with no signs of arthritis. We need to take care of our hands, arms, neck and shoulders as if we were athletes and sadly most bass players don't think in those terms, I certainly didn't back in the day.

Getting back to strings, most bass string makers just package gauge numbers with no regard to tension let alone balanced tension. Finding your feel is important, it just takes time and experimentation along with proper bass setup, nut height and string action

Good knowing that. I like equal tension and Kalium was amazing for some time. Then I got hooked and left scratching when things got stupid.

birdxofxprey · Aug 6, 2026

Amazing - especially the Yes tunes!
The Fish had really big hands and very keen timing but you make it look easy. Well done!

Another challenging fun Squire tune is Violet Purple Rose, from his time in Conspiracy with Billy Sherwood. I think you and your dad have the ears to figure that one out.

Keep it up! Thanks for posting!

Lo-E · Aug 6, 2026

Stepper McQueen was my first - and still my biggest - reggae bass influence. Absolutely wonderful player.

Later, I really got into Shakespeare and Family Man. I also really love the Two-Tone ska guys, particularly Charley Anderson of The Selecter and Horace Panter of The Specials.

Welcome to TB!

gitan · Aug 6, 2026

J'ai le compresseur , le chorus flanger et le riverbero dans mon set up et ils sont sublimes , chaud et large , rien a voir avec du bosd mxr ou n'importe quoi d'autre le seul bémol alimentation dec12 volts a plus de 650 mw...

Bander · Aug 6, 2026

Ok, thought Id share. I saw a new sealed set of Alice chrome flats for upright bass, $32 shipped. I mean, at that price, I had to try them. They were sealed, new shiny and tight windings, look of good quality compared to the typical makers. Installed and found they settled in quickly. They play well, fifths are good, finish works with a bow, etc. I will say, the tone is different than Helicore hybrids with more sustain, more electric like, and more crispy highs, which isnt as desirable to me, but manageable. Too early to know if they will last or not, but they note like new strings compared to the old Helicore Hybrids they replaced. Short story, easily usable for a super low price, unmatcheable. PS - these are lighter and lower tension than Helicore mediums.

Also, gently used clean strings are an option, from those who change every 6 to 12 months.

Bander · Aug 6, 2026

bass player 53 said:
Thomann is an excellent supplier.

They are. I got a well made German fiddle from them for under $1000 shipped, and a Harley Benton EUB with a carved scroll for about $650 shipped

DJ Bebop · Aug 6, 2026

Enjoy it in good health young blood

GypsyBilly · Aug 6, 2026

I have the 50-70-85-105 set (#2812) and they are perfect for my Corvette fretless.

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