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    Physics anyone? why cover a pickup?

    I put electrical tape over the uncovered pole pieces to prevent my right hand pushing the srings too low and making a loud "pop" sound. I noticed my bass player does that, too. Muddy Waters made the "pop" sound part of his technique but I don't like it.
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    How to find model and serial # for 90s Samick Bass?

    Hi bassers, I'm trying to find the model and serial # of a fretless Korean 1990s Samick bass that I just bought. It's very nice with a built-in chorus effect, but the output gets louder and softer without touching the controls. One control is very "scratchy & static-y" when moved, but...