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I am willing to spend more for quality, maybe up to $800.

Maybe my question is not "what" amp to get, but what size or type of amp.

Hi all, I am upgrading my amp and need advice. I am playing small to medium venues (blues, swing, r&b w/ drums, guitar, piano, vocal) with a Kay upright, Fishman Full Circle pickup. Budget around $500. One friend recommends an Acoustic Image amp. The small size and light weight of the amp is a...

I really like the bass, but I may sell it. I wonder if someone would buy it as is, with the slight buzz?

Thanks guys. I tried the endpin all the way out, all the way in, and completely off and the buzz is still there. Sounds like the sound post is the key.

Hey James, thanks for the thorough response. I discovered that if I put a little pressure on the area around the bridge, the buzz goes away. So I am assuming this is either (a) a loose sound post or (b) the action was lowered a lot recently, I wonder if there is enough pressure from the strings...

Hi all, new to the forum here. I have a '52 Kay with a wicked buzz. Two luthier's couldn't solve the problem. I notice that when I play, I can put a little pressure on the f-hole flaps, and the buzz goes away completely. So, is there a tool or method to secure those flaps a bit? Thanks, J