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Hey all.... I just purchased a Yamaha RBX765A from a friend. The bridge is a little tarnished..... I was wondering what I could use to clean it up? also does anyone know when these were made? Trying to figure out how old this one is :)

I was playing around wit the idea of attaching a upright bass bridge to a electric bass body..... it this even possible? and if so what kind of pick-up system do ya think would work??

Ok.. I have seen threads for pick players, slap, and multi finger style..... Are there any famous/great bass players that use just one finger on the right hand? :bassist:

I was wondering if I tune my 5 string EADGC should I have it set up for this or can I just tune it this way? Thanks :)

Hey fellow TB peeps.... need some input... I have a chance to get a RBX765 from a guy at my church. He is letting me borrow it for pretty much till March to play it. He says it has been sittingin his closet for a few years...lol he is a guitarist but a well accomplished bass player too..... I...

Ok I was wondering if you could use a semi-transparent stain on a bass? I was thinking like something you would use on furniture or the like.... :)

ok gang hear is the start of my first bass re-finish. It started out as a black Yamaha RBX170. just started sanding it a couple days ago and here are the pics so far: This is the back sanded in a couple hours.... I am very pleased with the natural look of the wood :) Here is...

Hey gang I was wondering... I know they make DIY acoustic guitar kits... do they have ones for bass?

Just got my hands on a copy of Sonar 8.5 I am a total newb as far as Sonar goes. I would like to put it on a laptop. any input on this? audio interface choices? should I go for more CPU power or RAM/Memory? I am a PC tech so I most likely will be finding something used/barebones...

Ok... I have read through the forums... and I have to ask... is there a bass synth pedal that creates the synth tone either in unison or harmonie with the bass? I am looking to add some sounds to my aresenal... need some input... I apologize if this has been beaten to death or I have had a...

I was listing to the "new" Billy Sheehan CD the other day and picked out a sound he used on his bass solo when with Talas. It sounds like a mix of synth and bass.... any one have an idea on how he gets it? It is on th Talas Years CD in the live section, almost to the end of his solo. The song...

Ok here is my idea... not a new idea just trying to work it out. I want to build a bass like the Yamaha attitude with dual outputs. using the following pickups: DiMarizo Model 1 for neck EMG P bass for bridge.... Now what I want to do is mix the 2 together.... would I be able to use a...

Ok... here is my idea.... I have an old Yamaha RBX 170... going to tear it apart... strip it.. repaint it... put this neck on it: Link Removed and this pickup: Invalid Link Removed yea I know it's gunna be a lot of work... what I am asking is 2 things.... 1. Any advice on...

Hey gang need input. What ya think of this bass: Invalid Link Removed I am looking for a 5 sting and this one has really struck me, sound and looks wise. Never had a Schecter, so need your input on them... likes, dislikes all that good stuff. Thanks :)

I have searched all over and have not been able to find anything on what strings Tony Levin uses.... can anyone shed some light?

Hey gang.... I have an old bass I am going to mod. I need to to change the pick-up cavity from a skinny jazz to a musicman style pup. I have a dremmel/rotary tool I am going to use to do this. I was wondering if anyone can shed some light on what type of bit I need to use? Links would be...

Quick question.... If I change the tuning/strings to BEAD will I need to change the PUP also?? :hyper:dang winter project ideas:hyper:

Need some input here..... I am looking to use this amp with either a 2x10 or 4x10 cab. I am not looking for anything major, just wnat to try it with the 10's. Now the amp has a cable running from the power sec to the built in cab. normal cable. now what I was wondering is would it be ok to...

Ok working on a project here... is there anything out there like the WIll Power pickup for a 5 string? I want to build one that the pickup config is like the Yamaha Attitude with dual output :) Any ideas?

I am looking to build a EBMM Bongo style bass.... any ideas were to find body measurements, or even patterns to follow?? :bassist:

Anyone have any input on how to go about doing scalloped frets like on the Yamaha Attitude? :confused: :hyper:

I appologize ahead of time if this is in the wrong forum.... I am looking for someone to make me a custom body for a double neck bass. dual 4 string is the pattern. both P-bass pick-up config. Can some one point me in the right direction? they would be bolt on necks :) Thanks:hiding:

Hey gang!!!! Looking for a double neck bass. Either a 4/4 or a 4/5 Any ideas were to find them? I find a lot of 4/guitar either 6 or 12.. but I want both to be bass :cool:

Hey gang.... was wondering if anyone has tried this?? Directly wire the P-Bass pickup to the jack, no volume, no tone. I have an older bass I want to try it on but not sure if it will work or how to do it... any ideas??

Does anyone know were you can get stings like this? I am converting my old bass to be tuned BEAD and was wondering were you can fins strings like this?? :help:

I have a Peavey Millenium BXP and want to change the neck. Now there is nothing wrong with the one I have on it, no cracks or anything. What I want to do is but a fatter neck on it. Is this easy to do? Kinda like putting a P bass neck on a Jazz bass. :) :help::hiding::bassist:

Ok... I know I will prolly get smacked for this one by someone ...but here it goes.. I am looking for an aggressive sounding bass along the lines of the Stingray. I am in the process of trying to find an Ibanez ATK300 to try but no one has them in stock...go figure...lol I need one with a...

Ok... I have a yamaha RBX170 I was going to tune down to BEAD. I used to have a five string and had issues with the string spacing... I like having the low B but can't afford what a 5'er would cost to get one with the wide neck and string spacing I would need... I have big hands..lol... To...

Hey gang..... I am looking for the TAB for The Firm's version of Youv'e Lost That Lovin' Feelin'... anyone ever see it anyplace? Going to get a fretless and REALLY like this song. Thanks :)

Just got a Peavey Milennium BXP AC 4 yesterday. Traded in my OLP 5 string for it. VERY NICE bass so far. love the sound running through an Ampeg B200R combo :) I play mainly at church and don't play again till the end of January so I will add in live feelings on this then. Also will but...

Ok here is my dilemma... dunno why I am posting here.. prolly just need some input. I have an OLP MM 5 sting and a Yamaha RBX170. I love the sound of the 5. THe RBX.... not so much anymore..... Here is my issue... the string spacing on the five is starting to get to me a bit. it is 45mm...

Ok here is my predicament... lol While wandering my local music store I happen to find a Fender Deluxe Active Jazz Bass V. nice flat black... really nice looking... so I picked it up and instanly fell in love with it. The neck was the PERFECT WIDTH!!!! I have a 5 string... an OLP stingray...

Need a little advice here.... does anyone know of a site that shows the proper set up of effects for bass? I mean like what should go were for the chain? THanks

Ok here is my problem... My brother inlaw lives in Amsterdam and he came to the states for my wedding... to his sister..lol... soooo... we went to a local music store were I live and that he used to go to when he lived here too.... he ended up buying a brand new Rickenbacker 4004Cii, but he had...

I am gunna be running my bass through my PC for recording and just general quiet listening... I was wondering what a good set of headphones anyone may recommend?

Ok here is what I have Ibanez SW65. Here is what I am thinking of doing... I want to hook up a tube pre amp..... what I was thinking is to run it through the Effects return to by pass the pre amp in the amp itself and essentially use the SW65 as a power amp. The specs on the amp are...

IF this has been asked before I apologize ahead of time.... I am looking for a decent combo amp that will work well with a 5 string. I have a Ibanez SW65 that just cant handle the low B. Speaker ends up farting big time... actually funny when it does...lol... anywho.... looking for some...

Ok guys found the amp I really like... Trace Elliott 715... but the only problem is I don't have the $1,000 to put into this...lol... sooo is there anything out there in this size.. that is some what..ok alot less???? I was also looking at the Acoustic B200... need to check them out at GC...

Ok since I been lurking around for a bit... I figured I would introduce myself. My name is John... I live in Grand Island NY so far my equipment is: Yamaha RBX170 4 string... OLP MM Singray 5 copy, Tony Levin Signature model... the peach one. Ibanex SW65 amp.... I am playing right...

Ok not sure if I am just a newbie or not.... just got a OLP 5 string... Tony Levin Sig model.... I haven't had the setup done yet so that may have something to do with this. When I play the B string the volume seem louder then when I play say tha A string. Now I know it may be just my playing...