Recent content by paisteman

Ive used the Dean Markley Blue Steel before. I liked them. Ive put on some Fenders and the sound for the first week or so is great but they became pretty dead after that. They did sound great for those first weeks though. I have only tried those two sets so....... What should I try next...

A case upgrade is a great idea! Thanks!

I have been shopping around for a new bass as of late. Went to a local shop and played various P and J models from Squire to American Deluxe. I walked in with the intention of wanting a P. I play Rock music, so the shoe fits. I picked up a Highway 1 J and fell in love. The tone was the...

So I need a P bass. I was going to buy new, but why pay full price? That new bass smell wears off pretty fast. Anyway I was curious if there was a certain year(s) to stay away from. As in a bad manufacturing year. Also what are common problems that I should look for or be aware of? When I...

Thanks for the help so far. Looks like I need to A/B the Epi and a P in person. If I can find them that is. Slim pickins where I'm at. Well I know I will be happy with a P, and will get one. Everyone needs a P.

Ive been rockin a Squire P/J for about a year now. I have also at my disposal an American Deluxe P 5er. That being said, on both basses I rarely use the J pickup. Just not my thing I guess. I don't own either one, and it's time to own a bass. I play Rock music for the most part. I run...

It's time for me to buy my own bass, as Ive been using a friends Squier P Special. I like the bass just fine. It might not have the tone of a 1k bass but it plays better than some. That being said if I found a Fender P Special for a decent used price say $400ish would it be worth it? Or...

I'm a poor college student and I need a bass. I have been playing my friends MIA Fender Deluxe P. It's time for me to get my own, as he is tired of sharing. My budget is $500. So I'm considering a MIM Fender or a Carvin active kit. Or anything else you can suggest. What should I do?

I recently dove into playing bass. Ive been using my friends 5 string Fender P Deluxe. It sounds great (like a Fender). The thing is I really hate having a 5 string. The fret board is too wide for my girly drumming hands :scowl: So I plan on buying myself a bass. I would like some advice...

Hi I'm a drummer who is learning to play bass. My best friend and I have been playing together for about seven years. He plays guitar and I have always played the drums. We always have been able to work well together. Long story short. No bass player. So I want to learn how to play. I...