Recent content by Graeck

Really old post, I know. I was just researching the Ampeg SCR—DI pedal and Quilter BB802 combination. I have a PF500 head. Love the tone, but the fan is loud AF. After three years of that fan noise driving me up the wall, I just bought a Quilter BB802. But I’m missing the Ampeg tone. So...

Someone near me is selling a Vintage brand, (John Hornby Skewes) Fretless bass. Apparently they're a lot more common in the UK. I researched a bit and heard that they're good "for the price". Does anyone on here have any experience with these basses? I've been playing a long time and definitely...

I quite enjoyed this performance, even though I’m not a big slap fan. But damn. That’s some tasty bass playing.

Many great bass lines in XTC songs. This one is pretty busy.

A black fretless 1980s MIJ Fender Jazz Special. Why? Oh, why? I kinda miss an old P-Bass I had as well.

I’m just about to stain a roasted alder body with StewMac’s ColorTone stain. It’s my first time using stain in a loooong time. They recommend if you are just starting out to dissolve it in water rather than alcohol. Questions: 1. Is alcohol really that much more difficult to use? I assume it’s...

I beat Gas. Beano really works wonders. ;)

I love PJs. It’s my favorite bass. However, I like a flatter radius (12”) than what Fender normally offers, as well a couple other non- Fender preferences. So, I’m currently building one from USA Custom Guitars. I’m using a Nordstrand hum canceling J pickup in the bridge position for the best...

I came across this thread when looking for replacement set screws as well. I found a good source here, with all sizes, styles and materials. Metric: Metric set screws - Bolt Depot Standard Set screws - Bolt Depot The minimum $4.99 shipping sucks for needing to spend $1 on screws, but the...

Doh! Thanks. Why I didn’t think of measuring the output jack...I have no clue. Probably because I’m at work and multitasking. Thanks again. Part ordered!

I was thinking of moving my output jack from the pickguard to the side of the body and adding an extra pot/knob in the output jack hole on the pbass’ pickguard. Something similar to the latest American Perform PBass: Invalid Link Removed Will a mini pot (Bourns or CTS) fit into the routed space...

I have the opposite problem. I live in the woods and it’s damp all winter. I hadn’t played my Strat in several months, it was sitting on a stand in the corner of my room. I went to pick it up a couple days ago and the fretboard was covered in a white mold. Ugh. I should have kept it in the case...

Ah...searched on CarvinMuseum a bit more and found: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] Looks like they were true Jumbo frets. I do remember them being big. Also, emailed Carvin/Kiessel and they confirmed the frets were the 6100 Jumbos.

I've registered there to ask the question but you can't post without having your acct activated by a mod. So, been waiting for that. Figured I'd get a jump start and ask here since I can't ask there yet.