Recent content by jgriffter

You can do this with a buffer a bit easier but also you can do it by hand. Just requires a few simple things and a good bit of elbow grease! Below is a picture I put together of the common polishes to use to get a nice smooth semi-gloss to glossier finish. Couple of pointers: On these basses...

I have been watching this thread and thought this might be a good time to try a Gibson bass - I have been mostly Fender / Rick in the past and always wanted to try one. Got the worn brown. Out of the box, good relief, fret ends and nut slotting - but action was considerably high and one of the...

Yup, I did AstroSonic's Rumble 40 mod quite a while ago when the first threads were circulating. It made a significant difference in the amp and I was much happier with it. Use it often for praise groups in church and smaller settings. I still can't get over how lightweight the thing is - it...

Eilif Perfect - just what I was looking for. Series/parallel push/pull pot is my direction I think. There is not much info on the import soapbar pup that is stock on the wishbass. When I first got the bass I plugged it up as is and it sounded ok - lots of upper midrange. But that was with...

And a picture of the back - which is what I really liked about this one.

Yeah, I did. Didn't think anyone would want to see the stripped down, waiting to be beautified version but here goes.

Hi I guess I am late to the Wishbass party but I just recently received a Wish Lobe in cedar/bloodwood from Steve. I have been working on refinishing the bass - heavy sanding, planing the neck, tru oil, new saddle. Coat number three so far so more to go. The bass I received has the soapbar...

I think what helps me get the sound and punch I am looking for from the ABG (Taylor AB1 in this case) is my experience playing upright. I don't really play and ABG as I would electric bass - I play it more like an upright. Attack on the string is key and to get the real thump of the bass and...

Ukiah Bass Great thread! I will join in. I have a Taylor AB1 as well and regularly gig with it. It rotates with one of my Tacoma Thunderchiefs (I have three - one fretless and two fretted + an Olympia Chief). Music is Worship Team stuff. I have been playing acoustic bass at Praise events...

AstroSonic Wanted to thank you for the great comments on the Rumble 40 v3. I picked one up and modified the amp as you had laid out with the S2010, 2 5/8 ports and acoustistuff batting in the bottom rear and sides. I also braced the cabinet with the 7/8 dowels vertically and horizontally...

Richardg The battery and Arriba bag are from Amaz*n. The battery I got was the hippoo 20k ma battery that will put out 19v and a bit higher amperage than the adapter that comes with the D4. Has the connecting cord with it and charges via the D4 adapter. The Arriba bag is model AC-115. I got...

Well here is a pic of the Double Four with one of my Thunderchiefs that I use with it (I hope the upload works!). The amp is a great match for the 'Chief for smaller get togethers.

Correct on the sticker. For the Tacoma Thunderchief it indicates it is a second or refurb. I have two of them that i bought as seconds (fretted and fretless) shortly after Tacoma was purchased to "stock up" on these great basses. Both of the ones I bought were refurbs and have the sticker...

Hey I will join and take a number! Just found this as I was researching more on the Double Four (red) I just bought to use for acoustic Masses. This thing is really exceptional. Long time PJB user - still have and use my old Briefcase and the Flightcase for mostly upright. The Double Four...