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Last December the 5th the Netherlands lost (IMHO) their most original bass player (bass guitarist would be a better description).... Herman Deinum had a unique style and sound that was completely his own, just a few notes and you knew it was him. His style was rythmic, melodic and in your face...

Yesterday I noticed some static noise when touching / tapping the treble side of neck pickup (Bartolini SIngularity). It really is the pickup, I've isolated the problem to make sure it isn't something else causing this issue. The pickup is therefore broken and can't be fixed because it's sealed...

Did anyone try the Singularity pickups? SINGULARITY - Bartolini Pickups & Electronics I ordered a set for my Ibanez SR900 which original pups are the MK1's (reverse P). The MK1's didn't sound bad at all but the string-to-string balance was a bit off. I like the sound of a great single coil...

Does anyone have any experience with the Bartolini's? I would like to replace the Nordstrand Big Splits in my Ibanez EHB1500, I'm not very fond of the "clackiness" of these pup's.

Before I'm going to buy a set of (Nordstrand) dual coils I would like to know if it's possible to add a single switch to select between parallel and single coil operation. I don't need the series option so only parallel/single coil. I also want to have the single coil mode to be like in the...

I won't be posting a pics of the building process (most pics are probably somewhere on my phone) but I thought I share my last build with you. It's a vertical 210, the design goal was a small foot print and clear mid/highs when standing close to it. The paper mid (which is in fact a full range...

Last friday I bough this used Yamaha BB G4 for €225,- and I just can't put this thing down. It's my first Yamaha and I'm impressed, all I need to do is plug it into my TL Audio tube compressor, no need to add eq. This thing is completely passive, lightweight, 24-frets and easy to play. It has...

I just recieved the Veyron T, here are my initial thoughts. Pro's: knobs feel solid a single knob compressor that's actually usefull (of course it can't replace a rack unit) construction looks and feels solid unbeatable price performance ratio (bought it for €300) perfect upgrade for my...

Yep, it's time for a different (much simpler) 210. Maybe some of you remember the 210 with coaxial mid/high driver I've build Building a superior 2x10 cab Well, I bought this new class-D head, a TC Electronic BH250 which is a very nice little amp that delivers 250 watts rms at 4ohms that should...

Sad, sad news, Victor Bailey has passed. My condolences to his family.

Yesterday I bought a used Ibanez RD905ah (2010) for €400, it's in a real good condition. I already own the RD500 (which is my favorite 4-string, such a great instrument) and I always wanted the 5-string model. The RD905 has the Seymour Duncan bassline pups, the pickup setup has many sound...

Instant GAS after seeing a video of this bass....

Finally I'm an owner of an Aria Pro II SB 700! I started playing bass in the late 80's, John Taylor was my 1st real bass hero and I always wanted that bass. Now after all these years I found one. I bought it yesterday and I took the picture this morning, it was still dark so the picture quality...

It's time for a new project and it's going to be the opposite of my 210+coaxial mid/high unit. This cab (The Cyclops) is going to be a tweeterless 115 that will kick most 115's in da nuts (so to speak) :woot:. It's going to be the big bad brother of the piccolo 8 Piccolo8, cab build for piccolo...

Today I finished installing a ramp on my RD500. Gary Willis is famous for this feature but I already used such a ramp on one of my basses(which I don't own anymore) more then 15 years ago before I saw Willis using one. I just used mdf and put Warnex on it :).

In the 80's the was this UK band The Style Council, one of their singles was "Wanted" and it features a short but very interesting basssolo (starting at 2:00). I always liked the punchy sound and the rhythmic/melodic slap style of the bassplayer. Today I found out who played on that track, Paul...

Anyone ever tried this compressor pedal? Invalid Link Removed They're designed/build in Poland and in the Netherlands you can buy one(the MKII) for €118. Looks like a nice pedal for a modest price.

Last week I recieved my Saffire pro 24 DSP to replace my (broken) Saffire LE, man this unit is to good to be true! I also own a BBE Bmax-T preamp (which did cost me more then twice then this recording interface) but i think I can sell the BBE since the DSP (EQ and Compression) give me such a...

For those living in europe there are some very great new drivers available in the 6" to 12" format. Tests of the 6"and 8" can be found here: Invalid Link Removed The 10" and 12" version are here Invalid Link Removed All four drivers have excellent price performance ratio. the 6" looks like...

One of the best kept secrets in the world of Ibanez basses are the RD series (300, 500, 900) I own a RD500 myself and it's IMO the best value for the money of any bass available. Playability is excellent, tone is excellent and it's one of the most versatile basses around. I actually stumbled...

Drool!!!

This thread will be about the modifications of my Squier Jaguar SS. This bass is a great platform for modifications, it's cheap, has a good fretjob(most important part!) and there are lot's of upgrade parts to choose from. My goal was to turn the JAG into a piccolo bass, I luv Stanley Clarke's...

Just for sharing. I did build this bass 20years ago, this was mainly because of Les Claypool. I used it mostly for the Primus coverband I was in (did the vocals too). I also was(still am) a big fan of Michael Manring so this fretless had to be build....I allmost lost the tip of my right hand...

Who else here has GBS (Gear Build Syndrom)? Oberton just released a few new drivers that invaded my mind but refuse to leave it..... I really wanna build a 12/6 horn-reflex cab with this puppy http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f15/piccolo8-cab-build-piccolo-bass-1010311/?highlight=8mb201 and...

I own a EUB from Quest-md (master swingbass model) and liked the way it plays. I also found the sound, at least in the beginning, to be ok. But after I wanted to record a few ideas with this EUB I noticed it produced a lot of hiss and that the sound of the Fishman pickups was thin and metalic...

Time for a new cab build :cool: After the 210 with coaxial mid/high driver it's time for something totally different(and less complex). It's going to be a cab for my piccolo-bass, it should also be good enough as rehearsal/small-gig amp for regular 4-string basses. Concept should be simple, 1...

Last week I bought a Squier Jaguar Short Scale bass, I allways wanted a SS bass so I could set it up as a piccolo bass. The week before I bought a Flea Junior bass but returned it for the Jaguar, what a difference! Build quality/setup For 259euro's I can say this instrument is very well...

Does anyone have this book? Jazz Ears: Aural Skills for Improvisers I just ordered it to improve my "hearing".

Just strolled around the Eminence site and noticed the 3010LF is available. I did have the deltalite 2510 II some years ago and dropped it in the garbage bin after I purchased the Oberton 10B200 (what a difference!). On paper though, the 3010LF should be able to shove a bit more air then the...

Any admirers of Mr Eckhardt here on TB? The live album with John Mclaughlin from 1989 is still amazing after all these years. Here's some live footage (part 3/6)

Just found this pic on the internet, damn cool that Stanley played such a rig. The coolest thing is the sphere with the multiple mid/high drivers. Should give great dispersion on stage. I really like those experimental rigs.

What a nice instrument this is! I got a BTB670 yesterday but after some playing and adjusting I concluded it was not my thing. Went back to the store today and saw this beautifull SR1200. Tried it out, adjusted the action a bit and I was sold. Very nice tone, like a refined Fender Jazz (yeah, I...

Who played bass on this track? I can't find any info.... zouk machine - maldon.wmv - YouTube

Someone posted a live recording of Return to Forever at the NSJ 2011. Don't know who, but it is very good. Download 2011-07-08.rar for free on Filesonic.com

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To reproduce the fundamental tones of your bass with your rig or not, that's the question. Fundamantal tones: E = 41hz low B = 31hz I really would like to discuss this point since there are a lot of opinions about this matter. Of course it depends on the playing situation(with/without PA)...

I allways wanted to have a studio sound on stage. Now I have a concept in my head that should come close to achieving this goal. Since I build loudspeakers for hifi and studio applications for over 20 years I thought lets build a superior 2x10 cabinet. First we need to know why most of...

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After playing my new Ibanez RD500 for 2 month, I can say it's a very, very good bass for it's price. I 1st tried a squier 70's modified jazz, but after a week a brought it back to the store. What a piece of crap! The fretjob was bad, medium-low action was not possible. Also, the tone was...

Hi folks, For anyone who is interested, please check the new CD from the band I'm playing in. Hope you guys like it. [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]