Recent content by Magsyndrome

I think these multi effects processors can really leave you washed out in the mix while playing with a band if you are trying to use multiple patches. Different settings may have different frequencies cut. May sound good playing solo, not that great for band situations. You can certainly make it...

D'addario XL's are good strings IMO. One reason I like them is that their winding seems to be consistently smooth compared to some other brands in that price range. Especially if you look at the winding's on the heavier gauges. I've bought some Roto's, GHS's and others that had very rough...

That's one nice thing about having a couple of extra basses. You can set up a couple in different tuning. Over the years I have played in many bands that tuned down a whole step or half step. This is just normal for bands to use different tunings. I always use the heavier strings when tuning...

I also prefer to order from Sweetwater. I'm not bashing Guitar Center. I have bought a lot of stuff from them over the years when I had a local GC and usually got good customer service. Now I live in a rural area. I have to order things online or drive 10 hours to go shopping. I have had some...

I have felt your pain. I once live in a home that had the same problem. I tried buying an expensive power conditioner. It did not help. I believe it was caused by RF from over head power lines or possibly a close by local airport. The worst was trying to record distorted electric guitars. Tried...

That is great to hear! Thank you Narud! Yeah, this one is bad enough I would have to take off a lot of fret to get it level or plain the board. I emailed the guy he responded pretty quickly. They only charge $75.00 to straighten it. Haven"t sent it in yet, been busy at work. Plan to send it in...

Just to note, I'm not convinced this will work or if it does that it will last. I'm more curious to see what the results will be.

I believe you are absolutely correct about this. These old foundations nave very thin necks which makes them comfortable to play IMO. I recently purchased this bass online. The previous owner had installed a very heavy gauge set of strings on it. Not sure but they looked like 115-55's. My guess...

I'll post an update when I get it back.

I think I'll send it over to them. Thanks for responding Chuck!

Yes Bruce, you hit the nail on the head. This neck has a "ski jump". When trying to tighten the truss rod it is creating what you referred to as an "S Curve". I have loosened it back up. I think I will send them the neck and see if they can fix it. If not I will have to go with the route you...

I have a vintage ash body Peavey foundation with natural finish. I got this bass used. I have tried to get it playable using the truss rod and have been very patient letting sit, readjusting it letting it sit, etc. Rod is not maxxed. It just has a bow around 12th fret that wont go away without...