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  1. Instagator

    It’s Mardi Gras. Throw me some beads.

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    SOLD Thunderbird EMG TBHZ active pickup set with a G and B 2 band EQ Price drop to $105 shipped.

    Here’s a lightly used set of EMG HZ TB pickups with all of the pots screws and knobs ect in excellent condition. The only thing not Included is the 9 volt battery connector. The blue tape marks the bridge and neck positions.I made a diagram as I removed them but still would advise consultation...
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    Amp head accessories.What have you added your rig?

    Sometimes necessity is the mother of invention..I always knew where my beer opener was I’m also doing Velcro for my wireless on the side of the head. Anyone else have ideas?
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    SOLD Warmoth Precision/Jazz like new condition.Price Drop.Free Shipping

    This Bass was built with the best parts that you can find. Painted with Daphe blue Nitro cellulose lacquer and clear coated with McFaddins clear coat.All wet sanded and buffed out to shine. The body is swamp ash and the Precision neck is rock hard maple.Both are Warmoth. Pickups are made by...
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    SOLD Fender 70’s maple fretless neck.All original.Price Drop.$680

    I’ve been holding on to this for a couple of decades or so.At my age I don’t think I’ll be going back to fretless anytime soon. This neck is in amazing condition.I used it as a direct swap for my 78 Precision Bass as I needed.Otherwise it has seen very little use over its lifetime.The tuners are...
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    For Sale Gold hardware and pickups from an Epiphone Explorer

    I tricked out my Epiphone Explorer with Crome and black so all of these parts are available as a package.Bridge,Tuners,Knobs and pickups. Nice stuff to use in a hot rod. I’ll cover shipping to the lower 48 states
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    Mothman Escape!!!

    Mothman has left the building..Someone bought it last week...Was it someone from here? Lock your doors..
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    No longer available DBZ Diamond Hailfire Bass

    Near mint condition DBZ Hailfire Bass This is the top of the line model with the flame maple top.All EMG electronics.Just put Rotosound 66 strings on it.Action and intonation are perfect.I also installed Dunlop straplocks. Comes with a custom fitted case that was made for this Bass. I’ll...
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    SOLD Epiphone Explorer Bass hardware and pickups.Price Drop!

    Removed from my Explorer so I could go all chrome. I’ll cover shipping to the lower 48 states. Suck switch not included. :) I think these pickups will fit a Thunderbird as well.. Price dropped to $45 for everything.
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    Things that Bass Players know better..but do anyway.

    Time to confess..I know we all do things that we shouldn’t do..but we do it anyway..Like putting round wounds on a P Bass instead of flats..or accepting free drinks from Bill Cosby.. There’s a thread for everything else..though I’d see what other bad habits are out there. I’ll start...I put...
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    My Bass just didn’t sound right at practice

    I was playing my Explorer with a new set of Thunderbird Chinabuckers pickups at practice last night..For some reason I was missing notes,farting out and generally sounding like crap..Then I noticed that my switch was in the “On” position...I gotta pay attention to the small things..
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    SOLD Fender Fretless Precision Bass.76’ Maple unlined neck.Restored.

    Restoration project. This P Bass has a 76 maple fretless neck that has been refinished in nitro.The water slide was replaced but I was able to save the original serial number.The slide is buried under the clearcoat.The tuners were replaced with period correct fender branded parts.Brass...
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    For Sale/Trade Gold hardware from an Epiphone Explorer.Price Drop $40 Shipped

    Bridge,tuners knobs and screws from an Epiphone Explorer.All in great shape. I’ll cover shipping to the lower 48 States..USPS Trade for Hipshot extender/detuner..GB7 BT1 BT2 BT3
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    For Sale/Trade Epiphone Explorer pickups in great shape.Price Drop.

    These came from an Epiphone Explorer..Great for replacement or a hot rod project. I’ll cover shipping to the lower 48 States.USPS Trade for Hipshot extender/Detuner..GB7 BT1 BT2 BT3
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    SOLD Warmoth fretless ebony beauty Price Drop.$310.00

    This is a stunning example of the kind of work that Warmoth does when you custom order. I played this sparingly with flats.When I removed it from my Jazz Bass I used my 10 inch StuMac radius block to touch up the board before I put it away.Its now perfect and un played.I treated the board with...
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    SOLD Gibson Thunderbird 2013 TB plus pickups.Price Drop.

    Here’s a set of Gibson Thunderbird pickups.They are 2013 TB plus The bridge comes in at 9.66K The neck is 9.52K These are in great shape..just a little string rash on one pickup.The wire is the original length.Red tape on one pickup is just an identity marker.Comes with original screws. Great...
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    NBD..Peavey Rudy Sarzo time capsule

    So my local Craig's List pays off again..The gentlemen that I purchased this from bought this in 1990.Took three lessons and decided that Bass was really not his thing.He took it to a couple of bluegrass jams to let others play it.After that it went in the case until they put their house on the...
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    Simple Electronics Explanation..Quote from another forum

    All I know for sure is that all things electronic work with smoke. When they break down, the smoke comes out and you have to take it to the technician so he can pump fresh smoke in if possible. With really small electronic ****************, it's impossible to put new smoke in so they have to be...
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    Has anyone used the Peterson StroboStomp Tuner DI feature?

    Just wondering if anyone has used this feature to go direct to the board? Results or comments?
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    Super Craigs List Score and Restoration

    Here's my latest save..One of those Craig's List finds that comes up once in a blue moon.I was lucky to be the first one to jump on it. Here's a link to all of the details over at the ReRanch Forum..I'll post some pictures here as well The Guitar Refinishing and Restoration Forum :: View topic...
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    Precision Bass Body..Is this a USA or other?

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    Can anyone ID these pickups and pre amp for me ?

    I got these in a project Bass that was trashed.I would love to put these back in service...any ideas? Also a wiring diagram would be most helpful. Thanks in advance to all. Cheers.
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    Biggest Bass on TalkBass?..Here's my mine.

    Not counting a Double Bass. Does anyone have anything bigger? This is my take on Jack Casady's Flying V from the Hot Tuna days. She's 54 inches long weighing in at 10 pounds 10 oz. All of the routing in the body was done first and then capped. The pickups are Barts..Bridge is Babicz..CTS...
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    SOLD Warmoth discontinued Mockingbird body and neck.$325.00

    Price drop to $280 shipped.. Mahogany Warmoth body painted with ReRanch Lake Placid Blue.Clear coated with McFaddens nitro. The neck is a maple Warmoth.It has a pen written 2nd on the heel with a pencil inscription that says see front.I can't find anything that would indicate a factory second...
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    Show Your Cymbal Rash

    After playing throughout the 70's and 80's with this one I picked up my share of dings...Standing stage right of the drummer on small stages took a toll...I had a lot of fun though. Road worn headstock cymbal rash..Show yours
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    For Sale Warmoth Mockingbird.Lake Placid Blue Nitro $550.Rarebird!

    This is a Warmoth body and neck.The body is mahogany.Neck is maple. These bodys are no longer available from Warmoth.I've only only seen one of these on TB and that one was natural. The neck is finished with TruOil..it's fast and slick.. Pickups are new RH Factor custom wound.Set up...
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    SOLD For sale New Furman Power Conditioner M8 X..$55

    I have two Furman Power Conditioners.They are new,unopened in the box. $55 each. Shipped to the lower 48 states only. PayPal is fine.. Gator.
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    NBD..Craigs List Score..Beer for Bass

    Talk about a score!..I was the first caller seconds after this post came up on Craigs List. 76 P Bass...it has had some electronic mods..but for the price of two six packs of IPA I think I'm way ahead on this deal.Maple fretless!..restoration should be a great winter project..And it was not a...
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    Truth in advertising...My Craigs List Post today.

    [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] I've had several people ask what brand POS is.....Here's your sign..
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    SOLD Hipshot Rickenbacker Bridge..Brass and Gold..Like New..Now $110.

    I bought this bridge brand new for a Flying V build.The spacing was not what I needed with a Warmoth neck so I removed it right away and put it back in the original box.That's how it will come to you...Any "flakes" that you see are just dust. $110 shipped to the lower 48 states only.PayPal...
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    34 inch scale Flying V build..Crown Royal Purple.

    I always wanted a 34 inch scale Flying V...Just couldn't deal with a 30 inch scale,so I built my own. All of the details are here in the ReRanch forum.I might post this one to the Rattle Can thread as well. The Guitar Refinishing and Restoration Forum :: View topic - Crown Royal Flying V...
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    Mothman Sighting...Boo!

    It's still out there!! Falls Church,Va. Cheers,
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    Can anyone here build a 34 inch scale flying V body.

    I have a Warmoth 34 inch scale neck.Just need a bolt on body. Or any suggestions for a builder. Thanks.
  34. Instagator

    NBD..Non reverse fenderbird custom made from Nickel Custom Basses.

    Built by one of our own here..Solderjunkie..of Nickel Custom Basses. This one was up on Ebay a couple of weeks ago.I was lucky enough to win it..and it is sweet.Fiesta Red nitro..well ballanced and full of thunder.. Props to Brett on this build..I'm digging it! Cheers.
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    Jazz Bass Body.2 piece Swamp Ash.

    Here's a two piece Bernie Hefner Jazz Body. I've been sitting on this for over two years.I have too many Jazz Basses right now to motivate another build.It's light and rings when you tap it...Comes in at 4 pounds 14 oz. $100 bucks shipped CONUS. Here's two that I did with...
  36. Instagator

    Wiring diagram for a Bartolini M34C ??

    I have a pair of M34C Barts.Can anyone direct me to a diagram. Thanks,Gator
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    1965 Epiphone Rivoli Short Scale.Dakota Red nitro refinish.

    Hey everyone. Here's one of my "save"projects.It's a 65' Epi Rivoli. When I got it it was a basket case.Here's what it looks like now. Looks pretty but she went under the knife for a major face lift. The neck was bowed when I got it.The truss rod was stripped and had to be...
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    For Sale.One Of A Kind Sun Yellow Precision Bass MIJ 80's E series

    You won't see anything like this around..If yellow is your thing you'll have to give give her a home. Take a look at the pics first,than we'll get down to details. OK...still with me?.... This is one of my pawn shop saves.It's an 80s MIJ E series that was in pretty...
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    If Santa played Bass...and you know he does...

    I think he'd swing a 65' Epiphone Rivoli..refinished in Dakota red...short scale for those fat stubby fingers..;) Merry Christmas everyone.