Recent content by Marcs653

thanks! ill take a look.

Hi, I am looking for good bass knobs that fit my bass. Most knobs I see don't fit my bass (1/4'/6.4mm) and the ones that do fit are not of high quality. They don't have that heavy/solid feel of the actual Ibanez "authentic" knobs. I found a bunch of parts dealers who didn't have anything in...

Awesome bass!!!

Lots of great perspective here. For me a 5 string adds to my riffs and positioning. My 5 string saved me after I had rotator cuff shoulder surgery. I couldn't go all the way up the neck and the 5 string allowed me to get the same sounds further down the neck with the extra string. As far as...

Yea, that will probably what happens. thanks!

Thanks everyone!! Great insight. I had a second opinion with a very reputable luthier. He confirmed that I need a new neck. Finding a neck that is affordable is next to impossible. Another question: Does anybody know if a 5- string Squire Jazz bass neck will fit on a MIM 5 string Jazz body...

I am located in DC. The neck def curved with bad action and dead spots. Thanks Marc

Thanks. The Luthier said the trust rod isn't turning anymore. He thinks its broke. Second opinion may be in order.

Hi Everyone, I have a 1997 5 String Fender Jazz MIM. I was just told by a Luthier that the truss rod is bad and he suggests a new neck. Would love to get some guidance/feedback on my options from fellow bass players. The first I'll say is that I have 5 different basses, so this bass isn't...

thanks. I asked them for better pics and about the numbers.

Anybody know what the random numbers behind this headstock means? I am thinking about buying this bass and I wanted to make sure it wasn't a defect. thanks!!