Recent content by JGAN

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    Starting bass, Peavey Max 158, Acoustic B-10, Crate BX-50, or Drive CD200B?

    Well is a 158 the best starter of my choices? Steve, I'm buying a used amp, and unfortunately I can't find any Ampegs in my budget at the moment :/
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    Starting bass, Peavey Max 158, Acoustic B-10, Crate BX-50, or Drive CD200B?

    Thanks for the replies guys, What I meant by jamming is just duets witha guitarist. Would the 158 be adequate for that?
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    Starting bass, Peavey Max 158, Acoustic B-10, Crate BX-50, or Drive CD200B?

    I could also go for an original Peavey Microbass or Crate BT15, any advice?
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    Starting bass, Peavey Max 158, Acoustic B-10, Crate BX-50, or Drive CD200B?

    Hey guys, I'm just getting into bass guitar and want to get a decent used amp for practice and jamming with friends. Right now my choices are: *Drive CD200B *Peavey Max 158 *Crate BX-50 *Acoustic B-10 I want a little more power than the B-10, so I'm leaning away from that. The Crate has...
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    Double Bass Plans for making a c extension?

    Hey guys, I'm looking for some plans to build a upright bass c extension, using maple and ebony. I am trying to get my hands on the book, The Setup and Repair of the Double Bass for Optimum Sound by Chuck Traeger. I did scan through it at one point, and I'm not sure if it includes detailed...
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    Double Bass Cello Extension (just like bass extension)?

    there are 5 string electrics like the NS electric cello, which i have tried. i dont like it though; feels nothing like an actual cello :/ i dont think strings would be a problem though. i am trying to get my hands on a copy of chuck traegers book :)
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    Double Bass Cello Extension (just like bass extension)?

    Hey everyone, So my friend just got a low-c extension for his double bass, and it is truly the COOLEST THING EVER It lowers his G-string to a C that is... 3 octaves below middle C I believe? You guys probably already know that though ;) Anyways, I play a lot of more modern music on my cello...
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    Double Bass clip on tuners

    sabine odyssey. best clip on tuner i have used; works great for low strings too! Link Removed