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Invalid Link Removed Painted flat black, to look as it did in the early days of Iron Maiden. This is the same bass that was eventually painted blue sparkle and then white with the pinstripes and crest. I was initially caught off guard because it doesn't have the high mass bridge or Steve...

I received this MV-4P a few weeks ago and delayed this NBD post to see how it would turn out. Out of the box, the fret work wasn't good enough to get the action in my preferred range. I weighed my options and ended up having it Plek'd. I replaced the electronics with parts I had in stock...

I have a Squier Mini P Bass that is currently strung with a D'Addario EXL160S roundwound set. These are gauge 45 - 105. Due to the short lifespan of these strings, I am looking for something else. At this point, I want to clarify that I have some real intonation issues with this bass. I...

Hi all. I have a 2001 Spector Euro (not LX) that came from the factory with the Aguilar OBP-1 preamp and an EMG PJ pickup set. The controls are volume, volume, bass, and treble. All four pots continuously get scratchy and my attempts to clean them have failed. At this point, I would like...

Tony is such a fantastic vocalist.

Hi all, My NS Design WAV4 EUB is about 3 years old and still has the factory strings installed. The strings feel high tension - especially relative to a 3/4 acoustic upright bass I recently played. The action on my EUB is pretty low. I would appreciate any recommendations for lower tension...

I bought a brand new Squier 40th Anniversary Precision Bass, Gold Edition in May. This bass initially looked promising but my opinion changed quickly when I got under the hood. The neck pocket was badly oversprayed and no one bothered to clean it up; this was causing issues with the angle of...

Does anyone know the street price of a standard P4 and V4 bass in the year 2022? Not looking for retail prices. Thanks in advance.

Hi all, I am looking to replace the bridge on my Fender American Original 50s Precision bass. The OEM bridge is the folded metal type and my main issue is that the tailpiece adjustment screws turn so easily that the bass will go out of adjustment while playing. Following a show last weekend...

A lot of years ago, Steve Harris was stating that each of his Fender Precision basses had a custom Seymour Duncan SPB-1 installed. A few years ago, Seymour Duncan began production of the SPB-4 Steve Harris model pickup, which is in fact a modified SPB-1. Back in 2010 (before the SPB-4 had been...

I have a 2017 Danelectro Longhorn bass in desperate need of new strings. I understand this is a shortscale bass. I prefer low-tension roundwound strings. Because the instrument has a metal nut, I am not sure what gauge of strings I might need. Any suggestions appreciated.

I'm considering a new Hartke LH1000 head with a Hartke HyDrive HD 410 cabinet, or a new TC Electronic BH550 head with a TC Electronic RS212 cabinet. I'm not interested in the built-in effects that are on the TC head; I usually play with a clean tone. The Hartke stack utilizes a sealed...

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I have owned a Hartke Hydrive 4x10 for about three years. During this time, I have had to replace the casters multiple times, and the caster sockets a couple times. I'm looking for something more durable than the Ernie Ball casters which is what I have been using and what the OEM casters...

$160 with a case on Authenticwatchesebay.com? Something seems not quite right. Hofner HIBB Ignition Violin Electric Bass (with Case), Gold Top [BASS691] - $160.00 :

I have a couple Mike Lull basses including a 2001 V4 (which I absolutely love) and a much newer 2013 P4. The P4 was ordered new by myself and is in immaculate condition - and setup to perfection with a low smooth action, perfect intonation, straight neck, etc. That said, I find that I do not...

For anyone interested: The track is Tears Of A Clown from the new Iron Maiden album The Book of Souls. Signal path: Bass with DR Hi-Beam strings (factory loaded with Seymour Duncan SPB-4 and CTS 250k pots) -> Spectraflex cable -> Sansamp RBI -> XLR cable -> PreSonus AudioBox iTwo The bass...

I placed an order for the 2015 Fender Steve Harris Precision Bass from Sweetwater back in January. Last Thursday, I finally got notice that my bass had arrived and was shipping . . . that's 6 months later. For whatever reason, Fender Mexico has huge delays on this model. The bass arrived...

Here are my two 1980s era basses: 1980 Fender Precision Bass Special: 1983 Fender Precision Bass:

It seems like Tung Sol and JJ 12AX7 tubes are popular replacements for the Hartke LH amps. But is there any reason not to use a Mullard 12AX7? I have searched but find virtually no information on this one. I have found a comparison chart of various current 12AX7 tubes here: Invalid Link...

Price: $100; includes shipping to anywhere in the continental USA. I have a brand new 5-string set of TI Jazz Bass JF345 flatwound strings that were purchased from Just Strings last month. I have decided to continue using roundwound strings on my fretless bass and therefore will not be using...

For sale: 1981 Ibanez Roadster Bass in excellent condition. If you are a fan of Steve Harris of Iron Maiden, you will recognize this bass as being identical to the one Steve plays in the video clip for Run To The Hills. Steve used the Roadster for the recording of Run To The Hills as well, as he...

Here we have a 100% original 1983 Fender USA Precision Bass in near mint condition. Absolutely no dents, dings, or scratches, and the original hardshell case and hang tags are included. The neck is wide yet thin front to back, which is extremely fast when paired with a low action. The frets are...

I have been using DR Hi-Beam stainless steel strings for many years with no corrosion issue. For example, I have a set on my 06 Jazz Bass that have been installed since January 2008 and they STILL show no sign of corrosion, AND they sound fantastic. I have had similar experiences with several...

My new Mike Lull P4. This thing kills with its fast neck, highly resonant chambered alder body, and Lindy Fralin pickup. :)

For example: Besides the obvious webcam, what other gear is needed to do this type of recording? Laying a new bass track over the existing recording and synching video... Any insight is appreciated. :)

I am considering swapping out the original ceramic Dimarzio P pickup in my 100% original 1981 Ibanez Roadster for an alnico-based Seymour Duncan SPB-1. The reason is the Dimarzio seems to be all loud all the time . . . literally, it sounds about twice as hot as a typical P bass and while that...

I have heard that the late 90s era Fender Jazz Basses (Mexican made only) have two bridge pickups as far as dimensions and routings are concerned. Can anyone confirm the facts here? Thanks very much.

It's a 1974 in very rare Strat-O-Burst finish . . . shoreline gold fading into candy apple red. Condition is very good over-all but it appears the pots and pickguard are not original. Interesting collectors piece anyway.

The basses Fender built in the early 80s have either turned vintage or will soon (1984 is over 25 this year). Will these basses ever see a significant increase in value, as we have seen with the 70s instruments? I have a 1983 Fender Fullerton Standard Precision Bass in 10/10 condition and a...

Can anyone say the OEM pickguard color for a natural finish Fender Precision bass? White, Black, Tortoise, etc? Specifically 1977 but through 1980 would be helpful. Thanks!