Recent content by mert98

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    Looking for new pots for my Spector ReBop 4 DLX

    Hello everyone, I recently bought a used Spector ReBop 4 DLX bass and the previous owner must have damaged the potentiometers by adding new knobs. The shafts are all bent and accidentally broke one piece off by trying to straighten it with a screwdriver. My plan is to replace all four of them...
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    Who’s playing a squire?

    I use a Squier CV 70s P Bass most of the time and I love that bass! I replaced the pickups with an EMG Geezer Butler, replaced the bridge with a fender high mass bridge and set the strings real low. The bass sounds awesome and also plays like butter.
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    Your Go-To Short Scale?

    Gibson SG Standard :drool: I just love how the bass sounds and looks. I have always loved the SG design. The only thing that I don't like is the neck dive.
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    Favorite bass youtuber?

    Johnny Lee Long :)
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    Gibson basses. When Burt calls.

    I would love to see a reissue of the classic Gibson EB-3. Like the one shown in the picture below.
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    A lot of bass for little money - Inexpensive Basses that Rule

    ESP LTD basses are great too! You can find different models for around 300 bucks or even less, and I have to say the ones I have owned were very well made and they play very nicely. Would recommend trying them out! red one: B-204 ( I regret selling it so much ) brown one: B-334
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    Flats for a Gibson SG Bass/EB 3

    Hello, I raised the bridge and the g string is still buzzing. I personally did not modify the nut in any way. So I replaced the g string with an older TI g string and the buzz disappeared. Looks like the g string from the pyramid set was dead. Or it might be because of the 040 gauge? not sure...
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    Flats for a Gibson SG Bass/EB 3

    Hi, sorry for replying on an older thread but I've got myself some Pyramid short scale flats 40 - 100 for my SG standard bass and I have noticed that the G string buzzes. Anyone else who had this problem before?
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    How many basses do you own? (Currently) Part 2

    Hello, I own 4 bass guitars at this moment: - ESP LTD B-204 FM See Thru Red - ESP LTD B-334 Stain brown (which I got today and man.. it's BEAUTIFUL!!! also, plays very nicely!!!) - Fender American Standard Jazz Bass (want to replace the pick guard with a black one) - Gibson SG Standard Bass...
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    Okay, let's be honest, is there a bass that you always have lusted after?

    For me it would be a Wal Mk1 in black with gold hardware like this one: Or the Warwick Stryker: My absolute dream bass would be an Alembic Exploiter which I won't even bother posting because, I want to keep dreaming about it xD
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    Weird discoloration on index fingertip

    Thanks again for all the replies. I won't make the same mistake again. I am currently practicing with a pick
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    Hello everyone

    Hi! My name is Mert and I've been playing for 2 years now. I finally decided to create an account on Talk Bass and be a part of an amazing community. I created a post prior to this one and the members were very helpful! The reason why I started playing bass? I love listening to Rock / Metal and...
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    Weird discoloration on index fingertip

    thanks for all the answers guys - you rock!
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    Weird discoloration on index fingertip

    Hello good sir, thanks for your reply :-) I am using 1 week old Rotosound RS66LD strings. I am a huge fan of geddy lee and I think I was digging in too deep. I had a flew blisters before but this is something new. I wish you an amazing day!
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    Weird discoloration on index fingertip

    Hi guys, I am new here and I created this account for this specific question. I couldn't find anything and I hope this is the right forum. I've been playing for 2 years now. 3 days ago I played for like 2 - 3 hours straight fingers only and really hard as well. Yesterday I have noticed a weird...