Recent content by Battist

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    New Conklin Snakeskin Problems....

    So a couple days ago I received my "New and Improved" Conklin Snakeskin strings for my 7 string Conklin Groove tool bass. The Bead at the end of the string that sits inside the bridge was too large to fit inside the bridge. I tried them anyway, and after tightening the string to pitch the beads...
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    Belmont major?

    Hey Adam thanks so much for takin the time to help us out on here. Im a high school senior and am starting at Belmont next year as a commercial music major on bass guitar. Ive heard you had some connections with Belmont and was wondering which emphasis you thought would benefit me the most. I...
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    Brian Bromberg Carvin Model Part 2

    Just received my car vin b24!! Its a fantastic instrument but the only problem I'm having is my A and G#s (especially the 6th and 7th fret on the D string) are extremely dead and have no resonance at all...could this be the setup or the the frequency I'm using? i have the frequency knob a...
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    What gear did you give/get for the holidays?

    I ordered myself a new Carvin B24! :D Gotta wait ill at least February to get it though......
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    Brian Bromberg Carvin Model Part 2

    has anyone gotten the hum buckers in a fretted yet? Im hoping to get some input on that before i order my b24 :) thanks for all the help!!
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    Brian Bromberg Carvin Model Part 2

    So i think I'm ready to order my B24 but I'm having some trouble with wood choices and maybe the pickups. I have never loved incredibly bright basses but I don't want it too mellow that it gets muddy and the highs won't speak when soloing. Im thinking a mahogany body and a maple neck. Can...