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I currently play a Thunderfunk 750 but I need a backup. What is it you don't like about the sound.

I have a TF 750a that I like a lot but it is heavy and bulky. I'm very interested in what you think of the comparison.

Starting in the late 60's Gibson Kalamazoo, 2-10', 10-15w tube amp (couldn't afford a Bassman) Ampeg B15 fliptop Kustom Kasino 2-15's & later added Kasino 2-15" powered extension cabinet. G-K RB-400 & JBL 1-15" cabinet w/ E140 Later... added another JBL 1-15" cabinet & QSC MX700, used...

I have an AE112 that also buzzes. I found on one side the grill was barely touching the cabinet and that was the source of the buzz. I loosened all the mounting screws, used old credit cards as spacers, and retightened the screws. Took the credit card spacers out and it worked fine.

+1 You will get a very realistic upright sound, especially if you can play through an Acoustic Image amp. Have plenty of spare strings b/c they break quite easily. Good Luck!

I do like smoother finished strings, it's probably my lack of technique, but I think the string needs to fit the bass. I realize it's cost prohibitive for a lot of players to experiment but here's what I use. On my Roscoe Century Standard 5 string I use GHS pressure wounds b/c they're a good...

I just got a Rob Allen Mouse 30 to play for the gigs where the amplified upright is too much trouble and the Roscoe is just too much. I've only played it a couple of gigs but I'm lovin' it. Great sound if you like that tone that leans to upright vibe.

I have a Carvin LB75 with ebony fretboard that I converted to fretless. I also have a Roscoe Century 5-string with frets. From my experience, when I got the Carvin (with frets), I was never satisfied with the way the B string sounded. I finally broke down and got the Roscoe. The B string is...

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There are several guys in Nashville that rave about this bass. They mostly play on bluegrass circuit and like the laminated bass (think Kay) sound.

Has anyone tried the Chadwick Folding Bass? Invalid Link Removed

What kind of tone... clanking and buzzing. Ease up, let the string come through.

Do people out there really think the Fishman is not a viable pre-amp??

Link Removed This is link to some very helpful technique and warmup CD's. I keep them in the car to warmup before gigs. That said, I really didn't understand vocal production and how to breathe correctly until I took lessons.