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    Ampeg BA112 V2 Fan Noise Reduction

    Ok, since nobody ever documented this disassembly for the BA112 V2, at least not in detail, I'm going to: You have to remove 6 large Philips screws from the top of the cabinet (4 that have crowned washers and 2 that hold in the strap handle), in order to loosen the circuit board tray. Then the...
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    The Mirror Pickguard Thread!

    Long live the Mirror Bass Thread! Here's my Squier Classic Vibe 60's Jazz Bass with a green mirror pickguard and Fender high-mass bridge:
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    Ampeg BA112 V2 Fan Noise Reduction

    How exactly do you get access to the internals to get to the fan? Can't find any videos or even schematics showing how this combo amp comes apart. Do you pull the four screws on top of the cabinet and then slide the electronics tray out the front? Is there enough cable going to the main...
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    Ampeg BA112 V2 Fan Noise Reduction

    I just bought a used BA112V2 and it sounds great, love the Ampeg tone, but as you'all already knew, that fan noise at home-office practice levels is annoying. Worst part is it seems to change frequency, maybe it spins up and down based on temp. Besides the recommendations to just turn up the...
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    The official "Show your basses" thread part 19!

    Adding my Bronco project to this amazing thread. I picked it up for a song on Craigslist with the intent of keeping the neck, pickup, bridge, pots and swapping the body to a Cigar Box. What I didn't expect was how hard it would be to find a wooden cigar box long enough to support the bridge...
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    Has anyone modded a Squier Bronco Bass?

    Bump into 2023! Also wanted to add my Bronco project to this amazing thread. I picked mine up for a song on Craigslist with the intent of keeping the neck, pickup, bridge, pots and swapping the body to a Cigar Box. What I didn't expect was how hard it would be to find a wooden cigar box long...