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I have a Classic Vibe JB, and I would like to have a more defined sound, especially when rolling off the tone knob. With the actual configuration, the sound gets muddy easily if I try to smooth it out. More tonal options would be cool too, the only sounds I like to use right now are the bridge...

I tried doing a search on this topic but couldn't find an answer to my question. I really prefer "round" sounding jazz basses tones, and I'm not very found of the very trebly and aggressive ones. Problem is I really like the way the jb classic 70's looks, compared to the classic 60's which...

I love deep house, a style of music that often has interesting bass lines and really really makes them shine. I'm looking for a bass that can deliver that smooth and full sound that is so often heard in this genre. Here's an example : . The G&L L2500 seems to fit the bill quite well, but I...

I'm new to this type of effect and I would like to know their purpose. Do they act like a preamp on an active bass (boosting or cutting different frequencies) ? If so, are they still interesting to use with active basses (they already have a preamp) ? What are the advantages compared to the...

I'm trying to replicate the tone of the bass on the song "Still a friend of mine" : I'm playing on a Squier JB classic vibe with daddario XL rounds. Tried every eq and pickup volume settings I could think of, different playing positions but I can't seem to get a similar tone. What I hear is...

Would this be good to finish a fretless fingerboard ? For example this product : http://cgi.ebay.fr/flex-coat-rod-wrapping-finish-loaded-syringe-kit_W0QQitemZ120432223071QQcategoryZ61252QQcmdZViewItem

In the guitar world, active pickups are the exception. AFAIK most of the active guitars users can be found in the metal scene, in other genres I almost never see them. But when it comes to basses, it's different : the active ones are very common and I don't know the exact proportion but they...

On my bass I have very small cosmetic imperfections, where the wood of the body is showing (in the neck pocket, an near the pickup route). Which type of paint is best to cover them ? I thought about using acrylic paint, since it seems durable and is shiny when dried. Do you have any suggestions...

Say you're replacing a set of alnico V jazz pickups (stock from a squier classic vibe for example) with another set of the same type, but of a supposedly higher quality (Nordstrands NJ4). Is this going to be a significant improvement or a negligible one ? After all, they are both alnico V...

Here's a small review of my newly acquired Squier CV Jazz. It arrived this morning. At first I was going for an MIM Classic 60... then for an american standard... eventually technical problems with the website I wanted to order from left me more time to think all this through and I ended up...

I just ordered a JB and it will be my first. I'm looking for that type of sound (among others) : It definitely has some growl but it is very smooth at the same time. Neck pickup soloed maybe, but what type of strings in your opinion ? Round or flats ?

Please help me make my decision here. After trying several basses it seems like what I were after all this time was a "simple" jazz bass. After a bit of searching I settled on a mexican classic 60's, which is currently out of stock on the website I wanted to order it from. So I kept...

Here's a small review after a few days of playing. First of all, sorry but I can't make pics right now. It's an SBMM Ray34 in Honey burst color. First thing that I did when opening the gig bag (which is nice BTW) is inspecting the bass to see if I found any flaws. Everything was perfect, the...

How would the sound of these two basses compare ? Is their sound similar with subtle differences or are they two completely different beasts ? I wish I could try them but I can't. Buying a bass online is a real headache :s

A simple question, did Louis Johnson use flats on his stingray when he recorded off the wall ? The tone is really warm, smooth and thumpy but at the same time it has the distinctive stingray bite. Does anybody have information on the strings he used ? Thanks

Is it a good amp ? I can get one used for 170 e, which seems like a fair price. At first I was going for a BA-112, but this one seems good, from all the good things I read about it. Which one of these two do you recommend ? I will exclusively use it as a practice amp. Thanks !

The 3 position switch on a ray35 originally works like this : 1 - series 2 - series with filter (apparently it cuts the treble) 3 - parallel What I would like to do if I get one, is to change the position 2 into a single coil mode, just like it is on a US stingray. How can I do that ? I know...

This is a pretty basic question but for the life of me I couldn't find the answer anywhere ! How are you supposed to adjust the truss rod on these, since the screw is located at the bottom of the neck ? -you can access the screw without removing anything -you have to remove the pickguard...

I'm talking about the MIM classic 60s and 70s. Aesthetics aside, the differences are AFAIK : -Bridge pickup closer to the bridge for the 70 -Truss rod adjustment at the headstock for the 70. Btw, how do you make the adjustments on the 60s version ? Do you have to remove the pickguard for...

I've been trying to choose a new bass for 2 months now, and I just can't decide. I'm currently playing a cort action V, and while it is comfortable to play, the sound quality is just not good enough. That's why I want to buy a higher quality bass. I want a versatile 5 string bass, equally...

Here's how it went for me : - found it hard to keep the unplayed strings quiet - felt discomfort in my left arm because of the longer neck (I still tire pretty fast when playing on the first frets) - I found it very hard to play with good rhythm. It seemed like the level of tolerance for...

The site has just been updated with the new series of rockbass instruments : Invalid Link Removed As you can see by reading the descriptions they only use quality woods (ash, alder, carolena...), fretless versions even come with ebony fretboards. The hardware and electronics used are the...

Anybody tried it ? I've owned a B4 and a Cort acoustic guitar, the build quality was excellent. I currently play on a Cort Action 5 (entry model) and it's pretty decent for an instrument of this range, and very playable. The GB95 looks awesome, and the specs look very good on paper ([Invalid or...

After reading a bunch of topics here, the amps I'm interested in are (the acoustic brand is not available where I live) : Ampeg ba112 : 50w is too much for home playing but the sound quality might be worth it Roland cube 30 : the included compressor and t-wah are interesting, and sound...

A 5 string can do anything a 4 string does. So what's the advantage of switching between 2 basses over always playing with a 5 string (leaving the tuning issues aside) ? The only advantages I see is that on a 4 string the neck is thinner and that its string spacing allows for more comfortable...

Correct me if i'm wrong, but it seems like Victor Wooten always thumb slap "through" the string, laying his thumb on the inferior string. At first I thought that this was only useful if you were going to double thumb, but it seems like a good idea to always slap that way : you have less risk of...