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    pdxhayes isn't a bassist...

    Stumbo: Thanks for the info... I bookmarked my own introduction thread so I can keep you list handy when I want reading material. rllefbv: Thanks for the "Jim @ Amphead" tip. I think I have decided to let a pro handle it, and it's nice to get a recommendation.
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    Ampeg B-15 thread... first ever?

    I hate being a noob... and I did search for B-15 FAQ's, DIY & Tech articles, but found nothing really, aside from schematics. I'd love to learn to do some of this type of work myself, which is why I joined the forum. Can anybody point to a DIY thread for cleaning pots? Mostly, I'm worried...
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    Anybody read Neal Stephenson?

    Snow Crash is probably my second favorite book of all time. I picked up a really nice pair of signed limited edition copies a while back... one to keep, and one as an investment. They sold all 500 limited editions pre-order. It's a beauty. [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] [Invalid or...
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    Ampeg B-15 thread... first ever?

    So, as the new guy, who can't really play... I should be happy with this B-15 S? 2 of the knobs are sticky, and there is a lot of crackle when I adjust the volume. Once I find a stable spot for the volume, it sounds nice. From reading this thread, I guess I can put a few dollars into fixing...
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    pdxhayes isn't a bassist...

    Ok, as the title says, I'm not a bassist. I did buy a used fender bass just a week ago, and I plink on it a bit... I'm not really even much of a musician. I play the drums, but I'm not in a band, I don't gig, and I don't record... "*** brings you here?", you might ask. Well, I did buy...