Recent content by jchigginsm20

Thanks for your input. I would of course like to use an Elixer string, only they don't go that big. I'll check out the Warwick string you mention. I use Mesa Boogie Powerhouse 1000 and 2x10. Have tried the Schroeder BMF 2x15 and don't think it'll reproduce a pleasing sound at those frequencys...

Rather than spend huge amounts of money on a custom Conklin, I'm thinking of utilizing a Ibanez SR506. Recut the nut for a larger F# sharp tuned string below the low B(recut all the nut for the rest of strings down one-F#,B,E,A,D,G). I'm curious if a larger string will fit on the...

Anybody know what brand speakers are in their Powerhouse cabs. I've peered down the rear port on my 2x10 and they look very much like a Beyma. I'm thinking of swapping out the stock speakers for some neos to cut the weight. The Beyma's weight 12.5-14.5 lbs. each according to their specs. Their...

Would a Peavey Grind Bass 4 BXP NTB Neck-thru-body design, mahogany neck with maple stringers, Imbuya wings, passive humbucking pickups, 24 frets, 35" scale qualify? It's got less than 20 hours playing time on it.

I haven't compared it to PH410, just my PH1000. I've only used them occasionally, 10 years ago when comtemplating a band. But there was no local interest, so they went into storage. I remember when auditioning the PH1000, that it was louder and deeper than the Ampeg 4x10 HE 4 ohm cab. I was...