Recent content by Bshort0918

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    I made up my mind: I prefer lined fretless.

    AGREE with OP
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    String Spacing of 5-string basses

    Thanks, you are right...from the center of the string, right?
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    String Spacing of 5-string basses

    And then some manufacturers don’t even mention it. To me it’s one of the most critical measurements and yet it is sometimes difficult to find. Nut string spacing and bridge string spacing should be a standard specification!
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    String Spacing of 5-string basses

    Measure the strings near the the bridge from the center of one string to the center of the next one. All manufactures state this measurement in milli-meters mm.
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    Unknown Ibanez Musician Bass

    My Ibanez (Soundgear) batteries only lasted a short while. When I got my active Fender Jazz bass I was told to unplug the 1/4 inch jack after playing and the battery should last a year. I didn’t know that the Ibanez had to be unplugged to turn it off...I just thought I had to turn off the...
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    String Spacing of 5-string basses

    Is there a thread (similar to the nut width thread) that lists and compares string spacing at the bridge? Thanks
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    5 String Spacing Question

    Is there a TB thread that compares string spacing (at the bridge) of various 5 string basses? I found the nut width thread which was very helpful and now looking for bridge string spacing thread. Thanks anyone.
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    For the old folks: what did you pay, back in the day, for what is now a "vintage" amp?

    1976...my band needed a bass guitarist and me and my 6 string Rickenbacker 360 volunteered to change to bass. I went to GuitarTrader ??? In Red Bank NJ and traded the beautiful 6 string Rick for a slightly used 1976 4001...plus $125. Also bought an Ampeg SVT head with 8 10” cabinet...I want to...