Recent content by jayof9

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    New Ibanez (headless, multiscale)

    Hi Lowend Lobster, In your video you breifly mention a grounding/noise fix. My EHB has an electrical sound that gets louder as I approach the amp. Did you have a similar problem?
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    Why is Pink Floyd more popular and appealing than Rush?

    I don’t think you can compare the two bands. Personally, Pink Floyd is boring and forgettable. Background music at best, so it doesn’t surprise me that their music pairs well with the 420 community. Rush is an experiment in expression, so there’s a lot of engagement required. Neil’s lyrics are...
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    Hartke Head Keeps Crapping Out

    I know this is a 10-year-old post, but I recently got a Hartke 7000 for $100.00 because it was having the same issue. I took it to an authorized Hartke repair shop here in the Dallas area and they confirmed it was weak soldering production process combined with the chassis design. This was a...
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    Sweetwater Plek- “Worth It”???

    I "Plek" my basses through my local luthier. This is definitely a "you don't know what you're missing" until you get it. Slides are smoother, and the notes just sound more consistent when the frets are perfectly aligned. The biggest difference comes when you play chords. The intonation is...
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    What Is Your Favorite Bass Solo of All Time Regardless of Style???

    Anesthesia (Metallica) - Cliff Burton and the solo for The Rain Must Fall (Yanni) - Ric Fierabracci
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    Carvin B1500 review

    Thank you everyone for your input. I just picked one up for $200 USD and I love the tone that get with this much headroom.
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    Ed Friedland reviews the Carvin SB5000 - Highly recommended!

    Love the way this bass looks and it sounds amazing. Wish they still made them. I guess I'll try to score a used one. Thanks Ed!
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    Reputable tube amp tech near St. Louis?

    I'm new to the area as well. Can anyone tell me if there is any high end bass shops in St. Louis? Seems like Guitar Center is the big store here.