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  1. J

    Stainless with round core?

    I love hi-beams but have trouble finding the 45-100 guage roundwound nearby, any other brands making that guage in stainless with a round core?
  2. J

    Bass guitar shops in NC..

    Seeking suggestions on places to try higher end basses in NC, other than guitar center of course, any recommendations? Im in the Piedmont triad area..
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    American professional 2 precision?

    Hi, played a ampro 2 today and loved it, but I've played some before that needed shims to play nice and low, I hate using those especially on a new expensive bass! If I order a new one in a different finish what are the odds I get a good one, that will set uo well?
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    Sandberg lionel hard case?

    Anyone found a nice fitting hard case for a sandberg lionel?
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    Decided to go old school!

    Gig tonight in VA, backline provided if we wanted to use it, I normally don't but being an old school peavey lover I thought why not? And it was glorious! The ol' girl still worked perfectly, and thumped with my precision bass! Lotta fun, and surprisingly the 57 did decent micing the cab...
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    New fender standard series!

    I see mixed opinions on the new Indonesian standard line, maybe I got lucky but I bought a precision several months back,and it's superb! I change pickups always, but not here, and it setup very well with a awesome neck! I played a jazz today and it was equally as good! I was pleasantly...
  7. J

    Klos Apollo pro passive pickups??

    Curious if anybody has ordered one of these bases with the passive pickup configuration and how did you like it and what were your thoughts overall?
  8. J

    Lakland PJ hum?

    Hi, just received a USA classic 44-64 brand new and I noticed it has some hum going on with volume and treble up! Goes away when touching strings, is this normal? I just payed quite a bit for it, so I would like to know, I feel a expensive bass should not do this!
  9. J

    kiesel anyone?

    Curious if anyone has experience with Kiesel, specifically the P style they offer, i'm considering building one, and am very curious how the pickups and overall quality are?
  10. J

    surprise squier affinity PJ experience!

    today i went into GC this evening and randomly pick up what is listed as a ltd. edition affinity pj just to pass the time i plug it in, and immediately notice the low smooth action, smooth fret ends, and hot but articulate pickups, not sure if this was just luck, but in my opinion this was a...
  11. J

    new markbass yellow series basses? (p,j and mustang)

    anyone seen or tried one of the new markbass "yellow"series? they're reasonably priced, just curious of specs, i didn't see the neck radius listed on the site? any other info is appreciated if anyone has seen or heard one!
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    G&l sb-2 neck

    Hi, I have a tribute G&l (import) sb-2 I love it and it has sentimental value to me however my tech says it has a hump that won't adjust out, thus the action is higher than I like. What are my options for a replacement? It's a 4 bolt neck, looking for a nice neck but not crazy priced
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    5 string recommendation...

    Seeking a passive, lightweight (sub 10lbs) dark woodgrain bass (walnut,mohogany) with medium/high output pickups, solid B string..any recommendations of a production bass,or any builders I should contact $1500 budget give or take..
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    short scale strings! help?

    i recently acquired a sterling short scale stingray,i love it but cant seem to find my preferred gauge in short scale! i'm a DR hi-beams guy, but any brand will do, as long as they are .45-.100 any suggestions,
  15. J

    Kiesel p bass thoughts?

    Hi, I'm considering ordering a kiesel p bass, what are everyone's thoughts on them? Weight? Pickups? Anything positive or negative thanks!
  16. J

    Short, padded strap needed..

    Need recommendations for a short (40") well padded strap to reduce shoulder fatigue..
  17. J

    help with German Warwick $$ doublebuck?

    hi, a friend of mine has an FNA jazzman that i LOVE the tone of and i found a great deal on a NEW doublebuck 5 string that i'm considering buying, however i know very little about warwicks..i play mainly older country,some blues and southern rock, occasionally slap..i prefer fairly hot/strong...
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    country bass

    just wondering any country bassists (besides me) out there?