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So I recently broke the nut on my P Bass replacing strings and I am in need of a new one. While I have a friend that is willing to replace it for me, I am not sure which nut to buy and would prefer to get one that is already slotted. I have found two that seem right, but even with the...

I was just wondering if when putting speakers in a car, you put the speaker side up or down? I usually put it up, but I get worried because my speakers roll around in the back. I have a Dodge Caliber, so I usually fold down the 2nd row of seats. The only other thing I was thinking was that I...

Currently, my PA gear consists of 2 RCF 312A speakers and a Yamaha MG166CX mixer. For an upcoming gig, I am mixing for a rock band that is playing at a bar for 50-75 people. Even though the venue is very small, I don't think 1 monitor will be enough for everyone to hear themselves (even if I am...

So I am starting to assemble my own PA system and so far, I have 2 RCF Art312A speakers with a powered mixer and 4 passive Phonic speakers. I am hoping to soon buy 2 more powered speakers along with an unpowered passive mixer. This will mostly be used for a 2 man acoustic band myself and a...

So right now I know that I'm getting powered speakers, but I'm not sure which ones to get. I can either get Mackie Thumps with a Souncraft EPM 8 channel mixer and 2 xlr cables for $920 at Guitar Center, or I can get a pair of RCF Art312As ($860) along with speakon cables for around the same...

I am looking to buy myself a PA system which I will probably use for doing sound for a friend's band along with any bands that I play with requiring a PA . My friend's band has 2 guitar players playing out of 60 watt amps, a bass player playing out of a 350 watt amp, and drums. They usually play...

The title says it all. How does it sound? I'm the bass player in the first 1:10 of the video. The other bass player is really good as well, so you might want to check him out. The kid playing guitar next to me is the guitar player in my band. Anyway, here it is...

Right now I have a Fender MIM P Bass with D'addario chromes that I've had for a year, and while I love the deep sound they give me, I'm considering getting strings with a bit more bite to them. I think I should stay with flatwounds so that I can still have that deep sound. Should I change the...

I am new to effects, and intend on getting some for Christmas. I think that the MXR M-188 Bass Auto Q Auto Wah and the MXR M288 Bass Octave will sound cool together, but I was wondering what you guys think. Will this work? If not what would be better? My goal is to have a sound similar to this...

I'm looking to buy an effect pedal after listening to some of Mike Gordon's work in Phish and David Schools in Widespread Panic. I would like to know what type of effect Schools is using in the solo at the beginning of the video? Thanks!

Haven't had a chance to get on the site for a while, but I would just like to share the deal I got at GC for a new bass. I got a MIM P Bass for Christmas for $300. I got to pick it out in the store, and I'm guessing it had been sitting around in the store for a while because $150 had been taken...

I saw Hot Tuna on Sunday in Morristown, NJ and it was awesome. Jack Casady was amasing. He had about 3 bass solos and they were all awesome and his lines were really good. If they come near your area, you should definitely try to get tickets. Here's a link from the show: This was the...

I have had a Squier V.M. Jazz Bass for about 7 months and I just got it setup, but now there's a problem. All of the strings sound fine except for the E string. It sounds dead compared to the other strings. I tried everything from changing the pickup height to the action and none of it has...

I just got some new chromes put on my bass when I got it set up. It sounds a lot better w/ the setup except the E string sounds really boomy and a lot louder than the other strings. Is this the string causing this or is there something wrong w/ the bass? Thanks!

I am going to get my bass set up tomorrow and I might get some new strings, but not sure what to get. Right now I have D'addario chromes, but they don't have enough growl. I am looking for a string that can give me a deep tone w/ some midrange growl. Thanks!

My band needs some help. We have had a few gigs and spread the word about our band around town, school (we're all in high school), etc. Right now our name is Tuna Melt, but a lot of people have told us to change the name and we are not liking it too much either. The only problem is we can figure...

I have been looking at Carvin bass amps and some of them are in my price range. Unfortunately, I have no way of trying them out since I live in NJ. Does anyone hear use Carvin? Are they versatile? Any opinions on them? I am trying to get a jazz sound similar to Chris Wood but I'm on a tight...

I don't know if this is the right place for my question, so feel free to move it if necessary. My question is how do you eq in order to cut through the mix? Should I boost the things that my guitarist doesn't have boosted? For example, if the guitarist has his low and high boosted, should I...

Right now I'm in a trio with a guitar and drummer. The guitarist plays a 65 watt amp but doesn't have the volume very loud, the drummer is not very loud, and we play very small gigs (50-100 people, sometimes less). I am thinking about either the Ampeg BA-115 or the Fender Rumble 100 210. Will...

My band has played a couple gigs and are right now running our mic through a 15 watt guitar amp. Well, my guitarist just got a 65 watt amp and I plan on upgrading my amp soon, so we need to upgrade. Right now, we only have 1 mic, but we are getting another 1 so that I can do backing vocals (the...

I bought a pack of D'addario flatwounds yesterday and they don't sound right. I have had them before, but these seem different. They sound a lot brighter and they click like rounds do when they hit the fretboard. The only thing I did differently w/ these is I cleaned them w/ alchahol swabs when...

First of all, I'm in a trio band w/ a guitarist who also sings, bassist (me), and a drummer. Now I'm best friends with both of them, but this post is about the guitarist. First of all, the guitarist started the band so he is head of it, but he always makes sure everyone is happy and having fun...

For some reason, I can't plug the cord into my amp. Whenever I put the cord in, it pops back out. This is only in the passive input, the active works fine. I really need an answer quick because my band has practice tomorrow and a gig Saturday. It just started happening about 5 minutes ago. Any...

I was in GC trying out a Mexican J Bass and liked the sound I got with these as well as the feel. Right now I have playing flats and might go back to rounds, so I was wondering what kind of strings are on the Mexican J Bass? Thanks!

I don't know if it is a huge problem, but I noticed that I started getting "wrist cramps" when I play. I have been fine for the six months I have been playing bass, but ever since I changed the strings on my bass (3-4 days ago) I have been getting pain in my right wrist. The only difference in...

I'm not sure which strings I should choose and need your help. I am looking for a deep bass sound and the stock strings I have on my bass now are too bright. I have a Squier 70's Vintage Modified Bass. I am down to three: D'addario ECB81 XL Chromes, DR Nickel Lo-Riders, and the Rotosound RS66LD...

I am buying some strings tomorrow and was wondering what strings I should buy to get close to this tone. I have a Squier 70's Jazz Bass. Thanks!

I currently have a Fender Rumble 60 and I am looking to upgrade in the future. I really like the sound of the amp, and will probably stick with Fender. If I am correct, Fender owns SWR or they have some kind or partnership? If so, I'm interested in the SWR amps, but they are not sold anywhere...

I have been playing combos ever since I've been playing bass (6 months) and looking at new amps for the future. I still don't understand ohms. From what I'm looking at, the heads run at 4 ohms while the cabs run 8 ohms. What does this all mean. Also, what is a good guide to head/cabs?

I'm in a band and our band is having a gig over the summer. The only problem is the guitarist has a 15 watt amp and I have a 10, so we need to upgrade. He is deciding between a 25 watt Fender and a 65 watt Crate. I need to know what the minimum watt amp I should get for the two situations. Thanks!

I have had a Squier J Bass for about 5 months and have not replaced the strings yet, and I think I should soon. I was wondering what kind you guys recommend for a blues/jazz sound. Thanks!

I have a very tight budget right now and need to buy an amp soon because my band has some gigs over the summer. I'm not sure which amp I should buy. I'm looking at the Gallien-Krueger Backline 110, 112, and "Brat Pack", the Ampeg BA115, and the Peavey MAX 115. I currently have a Peavey MAX 126...