Recent content by choirtenor

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    Floppy B Strings

    I raised the b saddle a full turn up from standard and that solved the problem. Now the b is so strong it overdrives my amp! Have to put on a thinner one.
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    "Clicking" of Strings on a Fender Jazz

    My E was clicking on my 5-string because it had slipped out of the holder. Not enough down force at the nut.
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    Phil Jones Briefcase vs. Gallien Krueger MB150E comparison.

    I owned a both a PJB briefcase and a GK MB150S simultaneously. I plug in a Fender Jazz Bass with tapewound strings. I play swing and country mostly. after about a year of playing both off and on, I finally gave the PJB to my son. I just like the crisp sound of the GK better. Even though it has...
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    Ibanez SR400 Radius question for fretless conversion (5ths tuning)

    I am a former luthier and current bass player, among other things. Your Ibanez SR 400 has a board radius of 12". For a shine, dont apply a finish. Use Micromesh. It STARTS at 600 grit, and goes up to 12000. Use in order. When you're done, your board will have a nice luster, and be smoother than...