Recent content by CharlieHargrett

I thought about using tapewounds. I wasn't sure that they would have a similar sound to roundwounds, which I really like, but I'll probably give them a try, after I replace these worn frets. The worst of them are so jagged and sharp that they cut into my fingernails! I think they would tear up a...

I would say both soft metal and a lot of playing, mostly in the key of A, combined with a pretty hard touch and vibrato. I'm thinking about looking into a stainless steel refret. I think that would be quite an investment in a bass that cost me $58, especially since I'm much more a bass "owner"...

I'd like a number also, please and thanks! Maybe something between 25 and 50? No mods on mine yet, but I've had it for a little less than two months now, and I think the first "mod" is going to be some new frets, since I've worn out a few already!

Totally agree. A couple of examples from one of my favorite bassists, Andy Fraser... Free... The Stealer The guy could build a great solo, too! Free... Mr Big

As a former banjo player, I can say that the definition of perfect pitch is when you throw the mandolin in a dumpster and hit the banjo! With that said, ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Hayseed Dixie with "Hell's Bells":

Referring to the video, where the guy was missing some of his 5 bridge mounting screws, mine actually came with 7 bridge mounting screws!

My only real concern with my bass is that I'm not sure if the neck is very lightly sealed, or if it's raw polished wood. Either way, it feels great to me, but everything I've read about maple necks suggests that it's a bad idea to use raw maple, because it can be unstable unless it's been...

Also note, for whatever it's worth (not much), that your "Glarry"-branded P-bass and my "Vintage" (un)-branded P-bass both have 11 pickguard screws, whereas the Cort and Stagg P-basses mentioned earlier, with similar headstocks to ours, have different numbers of pickguard screws (9 and 13...

The fret ends are great, very smooth, no sprout at all. I just wrote a real long post about it, and deleted it somehow before I posted it (while trying to upload more photos). The finish work is awesome, 3-tone sunburst on front, black the rest of the way around the body. The neck feels...

Let's see if I can figure out how to post a pic or two. Remember, I'm just a guitar player! (Edit) How about that, I figured it out! I really can't say enough good things about this bass for the amazing price of $58!!

After reading this thread I couldn't resist gambling on getting one of these just to have a bass around the house, even though I'm just a guitar player. I found mine through eBay, where it was called a "Vintage" brand (but no name on the headstock), and was $58, including shipping from...