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    Strange crackling on 2 of my bass guitars

    Yes the basses is not near my phone and I've tried them in different rooms. I live in an apartment so maybe it could be that? I've taken the batteries out of both and it didn't make a difference unfortunately. Sometimes there's a very audible pop noise too, they're not just crackling. I will...
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    Strange crackling on 2 of my bass guitars

    That's what I was thinking it could be or possible interference. This is a recording of the EHB. I'm just holding the basses in playing position on these recordings, I'm not touching anything else. I was going to return the P7 but I don't think it's faulty since the exact same thing is happening...
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    Strange crackling on 2 of my bass guitars

    Hi all, I have an identical issue with 2 of my 4 bass guitars. A brand new Sire P7 and an Ibanez EHB1505. I first heard this noise on the new P7 and now I can hear it on the EHB, my other 2 basses do not have this problem. It is most noticeable when the treble knobs are turned up, both basses do...
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    Opinions on the Ibanez BTB845?

    I've saw this particular bass used and it looks stunning in blue. How are they? And does anyone know what the differences are between the BTB745 and BTB845? Is it just the top's finish?
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    Best strap for a 5kg bass

    Hi all. I've just bought a Harley Benton 5 string bass and I like it however it's incredibly heavy and weighs 5kg or 11.2lbs and it's causing major shoulder pain. I'm currently using a 3 inch strap. What is the best strap for a bass this heavy?