Recent content by Davesound

Hi I just finished a BYO Stingray bass Kit,bass.It was fun to put together.Never played a real Stingray so I'm not sure how it should sound.I got different pickups for it from Guitarfetish.These were Musicman noiseless copies but sounded really good.All other parts I used from the kit.I'm...

Hi I'm 73 and have been playing my Warwick short scale rock bass for the pass 10 years.I think it's great.I did replace the pickups with EMG active pickups.I also have flatwounds on It.At my age my left hand only has three usable fingers,Thumb and two fingers,and my reach is poor.I play almost...

Just found out grain filler is not needed on basswood,which is the wood I'm using. Thanks Dave A

hi I have a bass kit I'm putting together.I've sanded the body.Per the Reranch store I'm to apply an oil bassed grain filler.To me the instructions make no sense.I've got a can of gray pasty stuff to apply.It say 's to apply it with a rag ,cloth.Then let the thinner evaporate for 10 to 15...

hi I'm in the process of starting my second bass build.My first was a staining process.It went well and I'm very pleased with the bass build.This bass I would like to spray paint the body ,head stock a Gloss black.Per Amazon after I properly sand ,I should use Deft Lacquer Sanding Sealer as my...

hi I'm 73 and just put together a bass from a kit.It really works well.I"m replacing the neck with a thinner neck.It comes with a nut but not cut into the neck.I don't have many tools , or good hands.Is there an easy way to cut a slot in the neck for the nut.? Thanks Dave

Hi I'm not sure who to ask!I have a Warwick Corvette RB short scale with p/p pick ups.I love their bass's Does anyone know if I can get the same bass but with p/j pick ups on the short scale?How do I go about ordering this.?What would it be called.How much different would it sound from the P/P...

I put a bid on ebay for a short scale bass.The seller said "it was more then likely a short scale bass ". I bid $200.00 dollars.After thinking more about the bass ,I sent an e-mail to the seller asking him to make sure it was a short scale.They e-mailed me back saying they were wrong it is not a...

Hi I live in Catonsville Md.Started a 50,60 oldies band about 7years ago.Will be 71 next year.Playing several times a month,and having fun.I going to keep doing this until something,or someone makes me stop.Have Fun! Dave A

Hi Guys This is something even if your 71 I've not had to handle before.I don't want to do anything to hurt the Duo.I think a talk with them is in order.We do have work.It's that they are always to busy to practice.I'm afraid the band will start declining because of a lack of new...

Hi Is there any way I can send these reply's to the rest of the band? via e-mail.I'm not to good with this stuff! Thanks Dave A

Hi I helped start a band about 7 to 8 years ago.In this group we have a Male and Female singer. The Male also plays lead guitar.The Female singers husband is also our booking agent and band manager. My wife and I have become close friends to the Female singer and her husband..We go on...

Hi Going on 71 .Play about 50 times a year in an Oldies band.40's to 70's and beyond music. Thanks Dave A

Hi My Warwick short scale Rock Bass with TI flats is the only Bass I need.I've never heard a bass I'm playing sound better,play better,feel better.I'm just totally sold on this bass.I'm going to trade in my other bass's on a new Fender Rumble amp! Thanks Dave