Recent content by Firemedic

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    Wiring error

    Thanks for the diagram! That looks nothing like what I've done. I'm going to pull it apart and try it that way with a new capacitor.
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    Wiring error

    I bought a used Squier P-Bass planning to replace the wiring as a project. I bought a P-Bass wiring kit, a roll of shielding tape, and attempted to do good things. Instead, I ended up with two volume knobs. Both knobs act as volume knobs, and I now lack a tone knob. This is a problem, but I...
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    Practice amp poll

    LOVE my B20. Bought new at GC for $100, can't be beat at that price.
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    combo amp question

    Acoustic B20. Best small budget amp ever. I got mine from GC in Atlanta for $100.
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    Who's Overrated? Who's Underrated?

    Underrated: George Porter, Jr(THe Meters) and Matt Freeman (Rancid). Overrated: Who cares?
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    SHOULD I GET A USED SQUIER VINTAGE MODIFIED P BASS

    Buy it. You'll like it.
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    Squier Affinity Jazz

    I just started playing bass after playing guitar for the past several years. I bought a 20th Anniversary Squier Affinity P-Bass for $135. It's 8 years old and shows it; the tone knob is loose, the strings are rusty, frets are cruddy, and the action is on the high side. BUT- the neck is solid...
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    Where do we bassists work?

    Company officer at a metro Atlanta area fire department.
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    New Line of SX (Essex)?

    Funny, I really, really like that headstock!
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    New guy

    I'm new to bass, and new here. I played guitar for a few years, but have gotten bored with it and am looking for a new hobby. Always enjoyed the sound of a bass and think it'll be fun to learn. Based upon posts I've read here I've picked up a used Squire P-Bass and look forward to it's delivery.