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Does anyone make a 33" scale 5 string with 17mm string spacing that costs 2K or less? Or just over the Fodera deposit :)))) tia, Todd

This is a great piccolo bass. Never used on a gig. Barely touched. Not even broken in. I switched to playing vibes. It is a number 2 Skyrider as you can see on the markings on the head. It comes with case and certificate of authenticity. Here is a link to how it was built: Link Removed More...

Hi Low Enders, I've started a new fan club for Adam Nitti on facebook.com. It would be great if you would become fans. I did this because his new CD is INCREDIBLE. It has put a spark in me that I haven't had since Buddy Rich made me want to be a drummer around 1966. So please help and...

I have an Ibanez 506 that does not hum in my home studio but may or may not in other studios. <b>I don't ever want it to happen again.</b> What can I do to always be prepared with the right tools and things and gadgets to get rid of hum? No matter where I play or what equipment I have...

I was told this weekend that a bass with active elctronics cannot (does not) record as well as a bass with passive electronics. "They sound great live" but "They don't record well". Frankly I think its a crock of $%^&. Can anyone provide insight? tia,

I bought a short scale bass to convert to a piccolo bass. The only strings I could find are the 280XL from D'Addario. Can I just cust them to fit the short scale bass? Pros and Cons? tia, Todd

Q1: The diagram in the Audere show 6 wires. I only have 5 on my MIM JB. 2 for each pickup and one for the tone knob. There is also one white wire connecting each pot and the jack not mentioned in the instructions. What should I do? Q2: My wires are yellow and black. I am assuming the...

Where do bone players get bones? Do bone players eat meat? How do you know if someone is a bonefied bone player? Do French bone players have a bone appetite? Do bone players throw bones, or are they what is being thrown? Bone Jour! Hey.... throw me a bone. Why pick on the bone players...

Does anyone know who plays bass (or has played) on the John P. Kee & New Life Community recordings? I have tunes to learn for a new gig and really liked how the guy played on "Thank You Lord". Smokin! Nice growl. If you know him please tell him well done! This is going to be fun. tia,

There is an ad in BPM regarding 'learning' perfect pitch. I've always thought this was a gift and not something one can aquire. Frankly it seems like a hoax to me. Has anyone here used this system? Did it work? What are the necessary conditions for it to work? If its not a hoax I'll...

I'm trying to setup a Rogue LX405. I straightened the neck as much as I trusted myself. There is still a very slight dip in the neck. I tuned all open strings. The octave on all strings is flat. It requires a strong bend to get in tune. The natural harmonic at the octave on all strings...

Hi TB'ers, I have a MIM JAzz bass. I like it but two things that bug me: 1: Output is noisy. 2: The tone controls sound like band pass filters emphasizing the overotne series. Not terribly useful except for a few settings. Q1: Why do we have active pups? What are the benefits? Q2...

I have a Fender MIM Jazz bass. For the most part I play with everything set full open. Unfortuantely this causes a disturbing level of noise. How can I eliminate the noise from my bass? tia

If you have not seen Todd Johnsons' "Technique Builder" DVD you are missing an extremely valuable experience. This guy is a true educator. The exercises provided are to the point and very effective. His insight as to 'why' is priceless. My whole practise routine has changed for the...

I practice every day but I'm still not able to reach across four frets. When playing triads I have to move my hand to get to the 5th in root position with the 4th finger. (ex: b to d on A string first position) Q1: Is this temporary? Q2: Is there anything I can do about it? Q3: Should I...

Hi I've been trying to find Roscoe Becks "Walk On" CD. Does anyone know where I can buy it? tia

I'm a new man. Today I traded in my drums and all things drums. The music store got a great deal! I now have a bass amp I can work with. Its a Roland DB500. I'm happy with it but would appreciate any help on settings. I have a Fender Jazz MIM. Its time to update my profile...

I have a bass that just says "Beatles" on the head. It came with a RMS 20w amp as a gift from my brother. Well.. now that I have a Fender Jazz bass I was thinking that I should turn this into a fretted tenor or a fretless bass. The question is: Is it worth the effort? Any insight would...

I am not sure if this is me, the bass, or both. If I play certain disonate intervals(for example b to c on the g string), my e string starts to resonate. Q1: Is this normal? Q2: If normal; How do I stop it? Q3: If not normal what are the possible causes? Any insight would be...

Hi all, I'm tinking about trading in a yamaha stage drum set for a Roland D-Bass 500 with 1 12" speaker in it. The drum set cost considerably more than the amp. But I don't have many opportunities in the Oklahoma Ciy area to play drums. This hurts bad after playing professionaly for...