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    Bass Dealer's near Buffalo, NY

    Hey I've been getting some real GAS for a new bass, but the one thing I have learned from the talkbass community is to always try out a bass before you buy it. With that being said, does anyone know of a guitar dealer near Buffalo, NY that would have the less popular brands to try out...
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    Natural bass tone?

    Hey everyone, I'm just wondering what settings my amp should be at to avoid distorting my bass's natural tone. I have a hofner at the moment. when i plug it into my yamaha clavinova it has the nice natural hofner thump. side note, i have an acoustic b20 ~thanks for answering a nub...
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    Plugging into PA system for me, the noobie

    So I've been playing bass for my church for about six months now. I purchased an Acoustic B20 Amp which is very convenient for travel and can get pretty loud despite its size. However, no matter how big or small the amp is, we've been having problems. Like its either to loud so every one...
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    Ambidextrous Bass Player?

    So I am right handed. Always played bass right handed and wrote using my right hand. However, a few months ago I was in class with nothing to do after finishing a test, and i began writing with my left hand. I decided that in my free time in classes I would practice using my left hand...
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    Crescent Basses

    Are these any good? I've read online that they are pieces of crap, but I was just wondering if any of you could say anything positive about them. heres a picture i found quickly in a google search: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
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    Painting Mod question!

    Hey, just a quick couple questions about painting the switches on my bass: basically just wondering what kind of paint to use? would primer or polyutherthane be good before the actual paint? just as a reminder, i'm only going to paint the switches from black to a creamy white any...
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    Gauge of Strings

    This is a silly question but... Like two years ago i got some flatwounds on my bass, but i dont remember what gauge. i really like the feel of them so when i get them replaced i want to get the same kind. is there anyway to tell from a .096 to a .100? :hiding: thanks
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    The Beatles Revolution 1

    Hey, I was just wondering if anyone knew a place to get the tabs for the Beatles' song from the white album, Revolution 1. This version (the original) is much slower than the one we're used to hearing. I've looked around and couldnt find one, and was just wondering if anyone couple point...
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    Newbie Recording Question

    Hey, Im a completely new to any type of recording, so any help is appreciated. Heres my question: If i wanted to record a bass onto my computer, would a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter plus Audacity work? Or am i really missing everything about recording :hmm: Like i said, im new, so dont...
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    Hofner Contemporary Bass

    I currently have a Hofner Icon and I really love it, but i was looking to *maybe* investing in a Contemporary. I was doing a little bit of research, and i noticed a a few conflicting photos. some pictures i find, the bass has a white trim along the neck to match the bass its modeled after...
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    Affordable, Portable Amp?

    Hello, i was wondering if anyone knew a pretty affordable, smaller amp that still has a good sound to it. my church is in need of a bassist, and after talking to the music minster there, he informed i needed to bring my own amp, and my current one is a giant, blown-out one ;) any...
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    Question about Hofner Basses

    I have been playing piano for about 10 years now, but when it comes to basses I am completely new. I was looking to invest some money into one of the Hofner replicas to self-teach myself the bass. I have been doing some research and reading reviews, and I'm stuck between two of them: Hofner...