Recent content by Sharpie555

So I screwed up and didn't realize the amp was on. I removed a compressor from the effects loop, the amp made a loudish pop and then made no sound. I turned it off and on and now it makes sound but the volume fades in and out while I'm playing. It's a mid 80s GK 400rb. How bad did I screw up? Is...

I have a hartke lh500 that is cutting out. I have replaced the tube and tried plugging in through the effects return so I know that it is a power amp problem and not a preamp problem, and I will need to send it in for repair. I am the second owner so it is not under warranty. Is it better to...

Yes MIM neck and affinity body, and I don't know how to describe exactly what is missing, but even with the Jazz pickup volume off completely it still doesn't quite sound like a p bass to me. Plus I would prefer the look without the extra neck pickup.

I currently own a MIM Jazz bass that I love dearly. I found it in a local music shop and got a good deal because there was a nick in the finish. I also have a MIM P/J that sounds ok, but I've never been able to get a good p tone out of it. I would like a 'true' p bass I suppose. I would also...

thanks for all the input guys. Now if I could pick your brains further. I have been offered a very good deal on a Squier affinity P bass. I have played it and as of right now am fairly impressed with the neck, but should I decide to get it I actually have a Mexican Jazz neck I could put on it...

I've also noticed Squier makes a number of signature p's now. Are they on par with the VM's?

I'm itching for a P-bass, so my question is this. If I am planning to upgrade the pickup (to a p46) anyway, Does it make more sense to buy a squire p-bass or a mexican fender? And should I upgrade the rest of the electronics as well or will they be sufficient for the P46's? Thanks for any...

Its an avatar 4X10 4 ohm. Assuming it is the effects return that needs cleaned, how does one clean that? thanks for all the help so far

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I recently got a very good deal on a hartke lh500. I have yet to gig it, but a few times in practice now it just dies. No sound period. I checked all my cables and pedals and even ran my bass straight into the amp and still now sound. Then I turn it off, turned it back on and let it warm up and...

I bought a Red llama clone from him on ebay. i love it, but I haven't compared it to a real one so I can't say as to how accurate it is. Hopefully we will get some more discussion on here, I'm looking at his muff clones but would love some more feedback before I pull the trigger.

thanks for the tip. I should be able to get some pictures up tonight.

I just scored a Teisco guitar from the 60's and I love everything about it... except one. The guitar has a rhythm/solo switch and I like both tones but the there is a significant volume difference between the two. One setting is almost twice as loud as the other. Any ideas/suggestions/thoughts...

this thread needs more posts. Eric Judy is easily the biggest reason I play bass. His line in "Ocean Breathes Salty" was the first bassline I ever had really catch my ear.

I sort of agree with The Killers although I feel Sam's Town was weaker than Hot Fuss. I do agree however Day & Age is there best. I personally have always felt this way about Modest Mouse. Long Drive was a good album and established their sound but every subsequent release has built on it and...