Recent content by Katamari

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    How to get more punch?

    I'm not quite sure how to describe it other than punch, and it's an audible difference from highs to lows in my ears. Every time I've played live and not set everything up myself, I've had that punch, so I'm obviously doing something wrong. I generally play a Stingray fingerstyle with...
  2. K

    How to get more punch?

    Playing live and loud, I get a lot of punch out of my bass. The tone is awesome and I want to have it all the time. But when I turn the volume down to play at home or at practice, I don't get that same punch, and I can't seem to get it back with any EQ tweaks. Is this kind of punch just a...
  3. K

    Fender Jazz truss rod rusted in place

    Thanks everyone! I will try out the Kroil, hopefully it'll do the job.
  4. K

    Fender Jazz truss rod rusted in place

    I just discovered my father's 5 string Jazz hidden within the murky depths of his basement. It's somewhat aged, with the truss rod allen wrench thing in the head. But unlike fine wine, age has not helped this lovely bass, and the truss rod is rusted in place. Badly. The neck is bent forward...