Recent content by cichra

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    Best 4 string set for tuning to A standard?

    Just an additional pointer on this... if you happen to have a Fender style bass, Hipshot makes a version of the A style (and B style fwiw) bridge that's a drop in replacement. http://store.hipshotproducts.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=306 If you don't buy this version I'd expect you'll have to...
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    Best 4 string set for tuning to A standard?

    According to Circle K's complicated but useful string tension chart (Link Removed), you'll need between a .150 and a .166 to support conventional string tension (between 35 and 45 pounds) for a low A. You're right that fat strings with a string-through bridge are often a problem. My solution has...
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    SOLD FS: Squier Bass VI

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    FS: MOSES Graphite Jazz neck

    Does the neck have standard 34 inch or the longer 35 inch scale length?
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    Learning about tubes.....

    AX84.com is a site with several beginner to intermediate tube amp projects. Each project has a "theory document" which explains how the amp you're about to build works. I've found these documents to be a good overview of tube amp basics. Here's a link to one of them...
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    Hello TB-ers!

    Just wanted to introduce myself. Bassist and guitarist from Chicago. I play in a blues band (all Chicago blues, Chess golden era covers type stuff) and a post-metal/post-rock band (think Isis, Neurosis, Russian Circles, Pelican). Bass rig is an old MIK Ibanez bass from the 90's with...