Recent content by sum dum gai

I acquired this bass not too long ago, but I am not sure about the details on it. It seems to be an Ibanez SoundGear SR505, but the finish is not the dark mahogany shown on the Ibanez website. The pickups are ADX5 and although it has 4 knobs, two are complex and it does have volume, pickup...

Actually, I bought an Ibanez because I liked that the strings were closer together and the neck a similar width to what I am used to, but I also play a 6-string acoustic guitar so my fingers have become fairly well trained to fit in tighter string spacing. We'll see how it works out, I'm...

I've been playing a 4-string off-and-on since 1995, but only playing seriously and consistently for about 3 years now. I have just bought a 5-string and may win another on eBay. What tips and suggestions do you have on making the switch- fingering, when to drop into the B & when not to, etc...

And the Bongo....... Wow. I have not seen a rig quite like that one. What are the details on it? Very nice! :bassist:

Just won this on eBay. The guy says it's a SR505, but I thought those were brown mahogany finish. Perhaps an older model, or is this something else? :eyebrow:

Hi guys & gals, I just wanted to stand up and be counted with you and stop by to say hello. I have been playing a mix of bass and acoustic 6-string at The Church of the Apostles in Hope Mills, NC for about 2-3 years. Here is a pic of my first and so far only bass (I am looking for a 5-string...

OK So I decided to go with the Dimarzios. Hopefully I'll have them by this weekend! I will post some pics whenever I get 'em in. Thanks!

mastermold, what is the manufacturer of the pickups you listed?

Here's a couple I am looking at: DiMarzio DP127 Split P Each half of the unique, double blade DiMarzio DP127 Split P Replacement Pickup for Fender P Bass is a complete humbucker. The Split P pickup is EQd to expand the range of your bass by extending both low- and high-end response a great...

For a standard P-Bass 4-string (mine is MIM) which Pickups should I get? I do want bright sound, but not "clangy". I definitely don't want dull and muddy. What should I go for? Thanks

This is my first and so far only bass, purchased in 1995. I have really only been playing seriously for the past 2-3 years and am looking to move into the 5-string world. Here she is, all stock except the knobs and I painted my pickguard. I have been playing Ernie Ball Rounds lately, not sure...

My first and only bass, a MIM Fender P-Bass bought in 1995. I am currently shopping for a 5-string of nicer quality to broaden my horizons!