Recent content by basshead56

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    Double Bass Baby Bass megathread

    Issue resolved. I took the plate with the bridge and transducer pick-up out to fint the small screws on the inside were loose and buzzing against the body. tightened them, then set up and lowered action. Now she sings!!! Awesome. Thanks all :)
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    Double Bass Baby Bass megathread

    I did take out the endpin same thing, so I tuned down to D# (on E string) and flat on A string that seemed to reduce the problem significantly. This leads me to think that the bass may need a set up? but.. As I said in the original post above, when I rested on the bridge/pickup plate or...
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    Double Bass Baby Bass megathread

    Hi guys. Just got a copy of an Ampeg Baby style bass (no idea of brand-usual fibre-glass type body, transducer style pickup etc) and have an annoying problem issue: The body seems to make a weird buzzing noise when i play on the A and D strings but when i push down at the bridge or the metal...
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    Footswitch for Ampeg SVT 4 PRO?

    Hey guys, Just got a US made Ampeg SVT 4 PRO and loving it. Just wondering, what is the part no/model of the footswitch? Is it the two channel one or what? Thanks
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    Replacing a pickguard for 1978 Fender Precision

    Hi guys, Anyone know where to get a replacement for 1978 Precision Pickguard? Will a new american standard fit? do they come drilled for pup covers and thumbrests? Thanks:hiding:
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    Sid Vicious bass guitar

    The Fender Japan 1970´s P Bass is a fantastic bass and does kinda recall the Punk era. just bought one on ebay this week!Delighted! Dee Dee was a great player. being able to drive all those 8th´s while trashed nioght asfter night for 25 odd years-takes stamina. Kinda like Gene Simmons from...