Recent content by NAFIGATOR

Hand made plug for Tacoma's sound hole. Some reviewers say it helps with a feedback, when plugged in. I haven't notice much difference yet, but we just made this plug over the weekend, so I did not have much time to use it, other than a quick test drive yesterday.

As promised below are pictures of more minor modifications made to Tacoma. Previously I installed customized Rosewood pins with MOP dots. Todays I've made a new truss rode cover from maple burl, stained to match the color of Mahogany head-stock. I also cut a new saddle cut from a bone blank...

"Spare money" is a hypothetical matter which in theory exists, but on one have seen it yet. It's similar to an ABG that can be heard without being plugged in in the jam with a few flat-picked dreadnoughts . I am sure it's possible in theory, but no one actually heard it yet :-)))

So, what you are saying is that I should wait another month or two and I may like the sound even better? Wow, this is kind of hard to believe, since on regular guitar PB strings sound plain dead after a few months. But I totally understand that bass is a different animal. Thanks for an...

Hey guys! I have a "newbie question". I strung my bass with Phosphor Bronze strings and now, about month or month and a half later they start to tarnish a little (color turns darker). I know from my guitar experience when this happens strings approach about the middle of their life span. Down...

Ouch... I am a front man and the author of songs in the band and I was recently asked to play some bass in the songs I don't sing. Have I known better I would decline! :rollno: :)

While we are on the subject of Thunderchief... I promised to show pictures of minor modifications I'll make to mine. Below is step one: replacement of stock plastic bridge pins with custom Rosewood ones. It took a few hours to fit, but now they match the size and angle of original pins exactly.

I saw a Thunderchief for sale made of either Koa or Bulbinga (I can't remember now)entirely. It also had binding. Seller claimed it was a limited edition...

Oh wow! I've played a few Tacoma guitars myself and liked them, but never owed one. I was always (and still am) somewhat of a Taylor guy. But I could not bring myself to shell nearly 3K for a Taylor bass. With my level of bass skills even one third of that is a waste of money. Never less, as I...

I have an idea... I love the way this Tacoma is made. I think quality of the woods used is supreme and workmanship is excellent. Having some (very light and basic) luthery background I can really appreciate it. However in order to keep costs down Tacoma took a few shortcuts. While some of them...

I don't mean to argue with the point above... but one of the main reasons I like acoustic bass is because a can grab it, and play along with a recording without a need to plug in. It's a huge convenience for me, as I can do it during the day right at my desk when I have 10-15 minutes to spare...

I'd like to apply to the club. I am a newbie to bass with over 25 years experience playing guitars, mostly acoustics, mostly high end. When I got a request from my band members to play bass in some songs, I went on the quest to learn and play bass and naturally have chosen an ABG for a primary...

Hello from a new member and newbie bass player! I have been a guitar player and songwriter for over 25 years. I recently (less than a year ago) received a request from my band members to learn to play bass guitar. Since I wasn't sure I am up for this challenge I decided to start safe and slow...