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    Cover band questions.

    In my experience... being a solid bass player is only a portion of what a pro-level gigging band is looking for in a full time member. Vocals are a big bonus along with being able to play another instrument. You must have stage presence as well, look good on stage, engage with the audience and...
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    Help with replacement speakers for unknown cab.

    @Jmac4strngr - Got it - thanks for the reply
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    Help with replacement speakers for unknown cab.

    Ok, so after working with WinIsd for a little while, I finally think I got this figured out. It's actually not so difficult, the more time I work with it, the easier it gets and the more I understand. So now I pose another question. Since I have two identical cabinets and I intend to cut new...
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    Help with replacement speakers for unknown cab.

    I went back and checked my numbers and I was imputing cubic feet rather than liters! I can't believe I didn't double check that before posting. Now the port length numbers look correct in correlation to the tuning Hz. I'm excited that this is starting to make sense. So now to my next question...
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    Help with replacement speakers for unknown cab.

    So I have downloaded WinIsd and started working with it, after spending a few hours with it things started to make sense - I still have a long way to go but here is what I come up with... Plugging in the sq-ft of the cab and using the Eminence Kappa Pro 15lf as a point of reference - I...
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    Help with replacement speakers for unknown cab.

    Ok -here is a picture of the cab in question...
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    Help with replacement speakers for unknown cab.

    Pictures… of course, I’ll try to upload some when I get home tonight. Now as far as WinIsd goes, I expected that suggestion and I have checked out the online version and it is completely confusing to me. I’m not trying to be lazy about this, I’ll invest some of my time into trying to figure...
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    Help with replacement speakers for unknown cab.

    Hi Guys, I need some help with replacing speakers in a couple of unknown cabs. I picked up two of these 15" cabs from a friend and they are in excellent cosmetic condition. They have an old school 70's vibe in appearance, but they sound like crap. I do not know the maker of the cabs. I opened...
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    I can't play my bass anymore, convince me?

    Quit yer bitchin & stop playin the Jazz. Sell it or use it as a doorstop. Play your P Bass and save your money. Practice, practice and practice some more. If you ever can afford the Rik...buy it and you'll have the satisfaction that you've earned it and you can play it like a pro. I can't...
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    New bass advice!! Before tomorrow morning!!

    I have a MIA Precision that I have had for a long time and I always wanted a Jazz. I finally bought a MIM Jazz and I love it! I think my P Bass feels and plays nicer but I love the tone of my Jazz. It's funny but I rarely pick up my P bass, when I do...I love the feel, smooth neck, low action...
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    How much is a MIM P-Bass in Mexico?

    I know we are talkin made in Mexico, but how about the MIJ' s? Is it cheaper to buy a Geddy Lee Jazz Bass in Japan? I always thought the MIJ's to be top shelf products. I guess it dosen't matter much really, after all I wouldn't plan a trip to Japan just to buy a bass!
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    Fender Jazz collides with ceiling fan, should I worry?

    I seem to get my bass whacked by the cieling fan every time I practice at my buddies house. It's become the running joke around there. The bass is fine but that fan is starting to get off balanced!
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    Whats the best bass you ever played that you dont own? (currently)

    Fender Road Worn P Bass, you know the one, looks all beat to hell. I saw it at guitar center and was curious about how it played. It was hands down the best feeling bass I have ever played, I don't know how to put it into words - Fender describes it as "Mojo". Tone wise, it was awesome, but I've...
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    Looking for advice/suggestions for new head

    I just missed out on 1 of those advertised here last week:atoz: