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I recently had to replace the jack on my bass guitar i.e. 2007Pensa J-4 custom and was wondering how long they last given the frequency of plugging and unplugging. Is it related to this specifically or are we dealing with corrosion. If so is there anything that I can do to limit the amount of...

In reading about the most recent heat wave in Philadelphia I was curious about the possible harmful effects of exposing Bass, or any guitar for that matter, to outdoor temps exceeding 95 or more degrees. What symptoms might one notice/expect?

I bought the bass new in 2007 and thus far,enjoying it immensely.

I've had the bass since it was new and haven't the slightest idea what kind of pickups Fender was using at the time.Does anyone know?

I have an old(1981) Yamaha BB-1200 that I've been contemplating about selling. I am currently not playing it and have often thought,Should I sell it? Realizing of course that this is a personal preference I am leaning more toward keeping it because down the line I may just decide to use it as my...

Does anyone know what kind of Bass Ricky Minor was playing on American Idol last night. It was sapphire blue with a maple neck. Is it a Pensa J-4 custom?

Anyone tried the GHS precision flats 45-65-85-105. Are you satisfied with the response you get from them? How long do they last?

I have a 1971 P-bass and I'm considering swapping it with a new1962 reissue. Will there be a noticeable difference in the sound?

I'm currently playing a 1971 P Bass and my question is simply this:What type of symptoms would begin to occur if a pick-up would be going bad or need to be rewound(if there is such a thing).

I saw and played a very interesting used Mucic Man Stingray 5 today. It was sunburst with a maple neck and one Humbucker. It sounded nice with flatwound strings on it. They're asking $850. Sounds like a good deal. Any pros or cons on this bass? I don't know how old it is but I'm guessing 4 or 5...

I was just recently in Valley Forge and attended the guitar show. Out of curiosity I played a 1971 P-bass at the show and was impressed with flat wound strings. I did not ask about the brand. I've been using round wound strings now for about 30 years but would not hesitate to stick a set of...

I was recently in one of the Sam Ash stores here in Pennsylvania and noticed that Three out of four of the Lakland basses had serious fret sprout and was wondering if this is standard for alot of them?

Is there a specific reason why any bass guitar would go through preamps i.e.two in less than one year? Is it a faulty preamp or something in the connection that would allow this to happen on such a frequent basis.How long are they supposed to last?This is very frustrating to the point where I...

Any dangers of playing an active/passive bass through a system designed only for passive circuitry especially when playing the bass in the active mode.

I am Seriouslly considering using a set od the DR-Black Beauties however I have some reservations regarding: 1.) Cost 2.) Do they really last longer than any of the others such as the DR-Sunbeams.I have typically used them and find that they can easily last for six months retaining a...

What are your thoughts on the D'Addario EXL 165's? i.e.sound, longevity. I would like to try them on my Pensa J-4 Custom.

How/Where do I measure the neck radius om my 1971 P-Bass.It has a 1966 neck on it which is a bit wider than the 71?

Are there any disadvantages to storing a Bass guitar on its side or should they always be stored flat,in their cases of course.

What does TI stand for when referring to strings. Thanks in advance

Are these nickel wound or stainless steel? There is no indication on the string packs.

I'm looking for a ball park figure here. In general, what is the life expectancy for a 9 volt battery in active electronic basses. I would much rather change it in advance than to wait for drop in volume,distortion,static,etc.

What do you think? Personally, I like the sound of active electronics however, the problems one may encounter totally outweigh the difference. And believe me, the sound when it comes right down to it, can be easily EQ'ed to one's liking. Responses please.

I own a Pensa J-4 custom and I am currently experiencing problems with the second pre-amp installed in October of this year. Is this something electronic,environmental,or what? This is not something that I should be experiencing with a Bass that I paid in excess of $3000 for. I can now begin to...

After playing a 4 string bass for almost 45 years I'm looking to make the transition over to a 5-string. I obviously realize that I need to go out and play a number of them before making a decision. However, I thought that some of you may be able to provide some suggestions/recommendations. I'm...

I've played a four string for over 45 years.I need some coaxing into switching over to a five string bass. What's the learning curve like?

I'm wondering how normal or rare it is for a preamp to go bad on a bass that is less than one year old. I just had one replaced on my Pensa J-4 custom.

I've recently discovered a strange noise coming from my Bass(Pensa J-4 Active and passive). After having it plugged in for about 2-3 minutes it starts to make a noise very similar to the sound that one would hear dialing between radio stations i.e. pure white noise,static,etc. If I take it out...

Does anyone have an idea re: the white noise coming from my Pensa J-4 custom Bass. It sounds exactly like the noise experienced between AM radio stations. I've tried the most obvious solutions i.e. changing cords,amps, 9 volt battery,etc. but to no avail.

I've been looking to play one of the new American Deluxe Precisions with the added Humbucker. I've been looking to play one however, living in a small town with music stores that provide limited stock has been frustrating.Does anyone out there own one/played one. I'm looking for additional...

I'm seriously considering the purchase of the Fender American Deluxe Standard Precision Bass with the Humbucker and noticed in the Specs that it has a graphite reinforced neck. A.)Is this a good thing? and B.) Does it mean that there is no truss rod? In addition, what are the...

I really like the Sadowsky P-bass #5060 4 string but cannot justify the price. I'm wondering how some of you feel about the new American Deluxe Standard with the Precision and Humbucker pick ups for less than half the price. I'm playing with a trio that does combinations of blues,jazz,and...

Could anyone tell me what name brand pickup is on the BB-1200? Is this a Bartolini?

I have an old i.e.1980 BB-1200 and still continue to use it in my regular rotation of basses during gigs. It's a very well rounded and solidly constucted instrument. This is a bass guitar that I would have difficulty parting with. Any thoughts?

I had someone tell me how good these strings are last evening. I used them back in the early 80's but honestly don't remember what they sounded like. Any comments out there???

I'm looking to buy the Hartke 3500 amp with the VX-210's. Anyone out there own one or have experince with this amp. Any negatives?

I have a 1980 Yamaha BB-1200 bass and I'm not sure of the brand. It is similar to the look of a P-bass pickup,but just slightly larger. Could it be Bartolini? Any thoughts???

Currently playing one of these with my jazz/blues/classic rock trio and have had it for about two years. Perhaps looking for an upgrade. Need an amp with an input that also can run my Boss DR-670 drum unit as well. Any suggestions? Also want to keep it somewhat in the lightweight area, if...

I've been playing bass for over 40 years, playing in Rock, R&B, Country, Jazz, Blues, etc., and have tried just about every string that I could get my hands on. Currently playing in a jazz/blues/rock trio on a circa 1970 P Bass. I personally think the Rotosound Swing Bass 66 are the best, most...

Looking for anyone out there who owns or knows anything about the Pensa J-4 custom bass from Rudy's Guitar shop in New York City on 48th st.:help: