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Ignore the 80s style - My missing tele :( by James Ippoliti posted Mar 22, 2017 at 11:49 AMMy Missing Tele Bass by James Ippoliti posted Mar 22, 2017 at 11:49 AMThis is my stolen Fender Telecaster Bass. The photo is from the late 80s. Correct me if I am wrong, but looking at the head it has the...

I am continually impressed with the knowledge and advice from everyone on this site. Thanks for all the input. It is very much appreciated.

Do you have any specialists you recommend?

That is actually a great idea!

I am wanting to try building my first bass guitar. This might be a stupid question but there is someone local who is selling lumber amd I don’t know what size I should ask for? Do I get one long board or a few? What dimensions etc. I just don’t want to buy what I don’t need. Thanks.

Up to $500. I do own a car/truck.

Up to $500. I do own a car/truck.

I have a Hartke TX600 bass head. Which Cab would you buy? You only can pick one. Thanks for your input.

God, I love this site's forum. You all are the best. Thanks for all the insights. I'll post when I get it playing. Cheers!

Ok, I’m pretty sure this is a cheap no-name bass. I paid a couple of bucks for it. It came with a hardshell case so I figured it was worth the $10 for the case. There was a fender decal on the headstock but it was coming off so I knew it wasn’t a fender. Question is what is it? No marks...

Thank you. I'll check it out

Hi, I just picked up a 1979 Peavey T-40. The previous owner never used it (still had the clear film over the pick guard). Anyway, I would still like to have an expert set it up. Any suggestions in the Philly/Bucks County area who I can get this bass set up? Thanks. Really appreciate all the...

Wow! Thanks so much for all the input. Back in the day I never tried to do any research. Wish I had but I also didn't have the internet or you guys. Cheers.

Back in the 80s I was given a bass. It was a Fender Telecaster bass. I thought it was late 60s but I have been researching and I'm confused. Mostly by the light colored P pickups and the early 70s pick guard. I remember the pick guard being cracked around the knobs. Is it possible that someone...