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    Help w/ new fretless mini bass and metallic/tinny sound on E string

    Thank you so much wayne for taking the time to help me!!
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    Help w/ new fretless mini bass and metallic/tinny sound on E string

    I think I have to turn the truss rod using the truss-rod wheel towards the E string, correct?
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    Help w/ new fretless mini bass and metallic/tinny sound on E string

    Hello all, Just bought a brand new fretless mini bass. When I originally bought the bass there was a buzz when playing the E and A string, especially the E string and the low F. I brought the bass to a bass technician but he could not fix the buzz. I sent the bass back and I THINK they fixed...
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    is it OK to put thread locker on schaller s lock strap lock?

    hello all, thinking of using schaller s locks for the first time on my new bass. Is it OK to put a drop of thread locker on the strap button before installation? thank you!
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    NBD 27" Valiant Mini Bass in black

    Thank you so much! :)
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    NBD 27" Valiant Mini Bass in black

    Thanks for the reply. I'm likely going to get a valiant fretless mini bass: do you think the Pyramid Gold flats would work well with that? How do you like the pyramid gold flats compared to the original valiant mini bass strings?
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    NBD 27" Valiant Mini Bass in black

    hello all - i'm thinking of purchasing the valiant mini bass in either a fretted or fretless version. I'm most concerned about the string tension - I have tried a 23 scale bass before and the strings were very floppy. How is the string tension on this bass? Does it feel any different than a...
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    Looking for a recommendations for 23" scale 4 string bass between $500-$1000

    Thanks!! I heard good things too and would like to try one out first
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    Looking for a recommendations for 23" scale 4 string bass between $500-$1000

    I tried the solid body kala. Do you think $1500 is worth it for the cali series?
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    Looking for a recommendations for 23" scale 4 string bass between $500-$1000

    Hello All, Looking for a recommendations for 23" scale 4 string bass between $500-$1000. I tried purchasing a Kala solid body before but was disappointed in the quality. Thank you!!!
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    Thumb/pinky pain; would switching to 23" scale bass (5 string) help reduce pain?

    thanks! I think it's mostly b/c i'm gripping to hard and trying to make big stretches. (For example when doing arpeggios)
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    Thumb/pinky pain; would switching to 23" scale bass (5 string) help reduce pain?

    Hello all, I currently play a fender mustang bass and am thinking of switching to a 23" scale string bass due to thumb and pinky pain. Questions: 1) Would a 5 string or 4 string bass be better at reducing tension on my thumb/pinky? 1a) For example, would the wider nut width (47mm for 5...
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    Recommendations for low tension strings for Fender Mustang Bass?

    Thank you! You mentioned the GHS Balanced Nickels - I only see the following link on amazon for the GHS balanced nickels short scale at 32.75 inches, but will it fit a fender mustang at 30 inches?