Recent content by findtheonlyway

I actually haven't tried that, but I really like having that low C to match my guitarist. Also, I already wrote most of the parts in Fripp, which may make it difficult to transpose :hmm:

Thanks everyone! It seems like strings will do the trick. Tapered C string, custom set from bass strings online, and that's that.

I play in a prog band that tunes to Fripp (CGDA). I have been using this tuning on a '73 p-bass which is my only high quality bass, with my Ibanez SRX riding the bench. Unfortunately, as expected, this tuning has been a pain to deal with. Floppy strings, fret buzz, tone problems, etc. But the...

Yeah, I found a MIJ '96 SR800 that's been sitting in a hard case ever since the seller purchased it. Seems like a solid purchase! The emerald green is killer too.

I've been looking around at various Ibanez SR basses and it seems to me Ibanez has changed quite a few aspects of the soundgear series throughout the years (pickups, body woods, eq, etc.). For example, SR800 from the 90's vs. the SR500 of today. So, my question to everyone here: which Ibanez...

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I've been playing bass for about 5 years now. I love the instrument and decided to upgrade my setup. With the help of you folks here on TB I recently upgraded my amp to a Carvin BX500 and I'm lovin' it! :bassist: Unfortunately, since I've upgraded my amp, I feel the need to upgrade my bass...

Alright, I'll just keep researching :) In the meantime, it seems to be that 210s aren't very well supported here. 410s and 115s seem to rule all other cabinets. I'm assuming that's simply because 210s don't put out much power? Or is there something I'm missing here?

Thanks for the advice, but I can't seem to find why it's not good other than personal preference. As long as the ohms are set up correctly, why wouldn't the 210 with a 115 work? I apologize for my inexperience with cabs and heads :hmm:

Once more, thanks again for all your help everyone. My cabinet plan is to get a Hartke 210xl cab for now and I'll add a 15" speaker later. Then for the head I'm going to order the Carvin BX500. Carvin has a 10 day return policy so I plan to use that period to test out the head and decide...

Thanks for all the help everyone! Keep it up :) You've got it right :D that's where I stand right now, but I fear it's only because I haven't played much else. Unfortunately, I live in the boondocks so testing out a plethora of amp heads is probably not an option...I've looked at Peavey...

Thanks! As for the style of music, I'm kind of all over the place. I'm in a prog rock band, I play in a praise band at my church, and I do quite of bit of intimate acoustic style sets (pop and folk). The reason I preferred the Hartke to the other amps (I think anyway) is because it was the...

I am looking to change bass rigs. I had some obscure Ibanez soundgear paired with a GK MB115. The tone was neat, but not my style anymore. I recently purchased a Fender Precision copy (SX, if you must know) that sounds pretty great to my ears, even better than most mexican Fenders I've played...