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So i was given a set of DR fat beams as an anniversary present, and currently have DR high beams on my SR500....im still a newbie at set ups, so my question is, what adjustments will i have to make when changing to the fat beams? Both sets are 45-105...

so im at a crossroad....keep my first "real bass" that serves as a backup for my first "good bass".....or trade it in for an acoustic bass so I am able to jam out when everythings unplugged.....my "real bass" is an Ibanez SRX390, and my "good bass" is a SR500....im currently looking at the AEB10...

Well, its been a fun run with my gk 410 cab, but due to hard financial times, i have to sell her off. Ive only gigged with it three times as part of a combo to my neo 212 and 700rb-ii. Nothing wrong, a small amount of wear on the outside, just prefer my 212 cab, and don't have the need for...

Thats right, selling my SPB-1 p pup due to financial reasons. It has plenty of lead left, and only been played twice. Love em, but since acquiring a new bass, just havent had much of a use for them. How does $50 shipped sound? Paypal only please! Need to sell fast, not too interested in trades...

Ok so i just picked up the ibanez SR500 with the mahogany finish. As i was digging in at practice, i noticed some scratches on the finish above the low E. Guess i was playing a little too rough! Is there any way i could protect the finish on the bass to prevent scratching it? Obviously playing...

Looking for some suggestions on strings since i am on a budget. Currently have dr high beams, but have been recently considering others....i like roundwounds, just dont like the feel of flats...i play progressive rock/funk/alternative/experimental I utilize various techniques...finger pick...

ok so i am in the market, once again, for a different bass......i am currently eyeing an Ibanez SR600, SR500, SR400, and an EDB 700.....i have also been open into consideration the Fender Blacktop Jazz Bass or P, or the modern player lines..... my only downfall with the fenders is that they...

Got some dr lo riders 45-105 fs/ft. Only been on the bass for 2 weeks and i have played on them maybe 3 times. They're stainless steel, just not my type. Looking for used fat beams 45-105 nickel or equivalent. Thanks!

As the title says. Trying to see if i could get another bass for my schecter Damien-4 diamond series. Only blemishes to the finish, everything else in great shape. Just not the tone im looking for. Looking to get a bass with a p/j configuration or single or dual humbuckers. Preferred trades...

What are your thoughts on the schecter damien-4 diamond series? I enjoyed it when it had a set of fat beams on it...but since putting dr lo riders....its been more of a love/hate relationship....can the strings effect a bass THAT much? It has been set up as well.....been teeter-totting about...

Currently looking at an Ibanez RD707 4 string bass thats obviously used, but has a small crack on the body....its on the back pf the bass to the right of the neck(if your looking at the basses backside view, bass standing upright). They only want $100 for it, but claim it plays good and the neck...

Ok so im not a pro solderer, but i need to know how to remove flux from my potentiometer so i can properly ground my pick up to the bridge. Please help

Im torn between these two comps. I want something that will fatten my tone, and also bring out my slap parts more ...i have a mxr 10 band eq that will pair with which ever one i pull the trigger on...need to know tonight!

Noob question i may already have answered myself but looking for input....just installed cts 250k pots for tone and volume with an orange drop. 047 cap. Replaced pup with spb 1, everything works....but im getting noise when my hand is off the strings....noise stops when my hand is on the strings...

I have a 2 year old tech 21 programmable BDDI i want to trade. Nothing wrong with it, just upgraded my amp set up and no longer have a use for it. In great condition, i am the only owner of this pedal and bought it new at guitar center. I have misplaced the box, and the pedal will come without...

Anything good about an AKG pr40??

Went to a larger gauge string...turn the truss rod left or right? Strings are tighter now

Ok so i just installed the spb-3 on my ibanez bass...replaced the pots and cap as well...but am not really finding that p bass tone i was looking for....how does a spb-1 compare? I have an offer to trade my spb3 for the 1.....from what ive heard, its more of a vintage p bass tone.....current...

About to go from rotosound swing bass 45-105's to d'addario nickel 50-110's to help achieve a thicker bass tone across all strings...do I need to resetup my bass? Please help!

ok so i need to replace the input on my GK 700rbii, the input still works on the amp, only thing is the plastic thread that held the nut in place infront of the faceplate has broken off(i just don't feel secure about the connection).... i got the part in from GK earlier today....and was...

so i picked up a Schecter Damien-4 a couple of weeks ago and like the bass, but the bats are just not my style.......i only paid $50 for it, but was looking at some options of maybe having the bats removed or hidden somehow.....am i just better off finding another neck for it?

ok so I am in the process of modding my 94 Ibanez TRB 50, just installed some Bassline Quarter Pounders, and realized that the pots DEFINITELY need to be replaced....I made a trip to GC, had to return rack mount screws anyways, and the salesman in accessories(who wasn't all that friendly, but my...

Looking at utilizing this pedal as a stompbox for slap bass...I haven't seen or heard of a pedal that is made by gk for the 700rbii amp to switch eq settings, so I am looking at using my mxr to help this out...I only play slap for portions of certain songs...I do also own a tech21 sansamp 3...

As I was looking underneath the control plate, I noticed the pots inside read 500k. The wiring diagram shows installation on a 250k pot. Am I still able to replace the pickups on my bass even though it says 500k? What advantages/disadvantages would there be if I did? Haven't gone through the...

Just restrung my schecter damien 4 with the lo riders..it previously had Marcus millers on it(were 2 years old)...it seems as if I can't get a good tone on my low e string...is it just because of how new the strings are? It seems bright on the e, but the rest are sounding good...im new to the DR...

Just picked up a schecter damien-4 and was tweaking a few things on the bass as I was restringing..intonation is perfect from the low e to the d...but the g is a tad bit sharp...how do I adjust the intonation on the schecter bridge? Most tutorials have a classic fender or ibby style...haven't...

Just picked up a set of daddario exl160(.50-.105) and dr lo-riders(45-105)...the over brightness to the rotosounds have just been to bright for my liking, so im trying other options. I need yo restring my schecter damien 4 and my srx 390..I play progressive rock, funk, and blues...any...

Ibanez sr500, fender blacktop j bass, modern p bass, or fender mim w Seymour duncan j pickups....those are all in my price range after I trade my srx390....any input...I play rock, blues, alternative, funk.....

i have an ibanez srx 390, and am possibly looking at switching out the pre amp or just trading it in for a new bass in general....i don't have that much money to buy anything too flashy....but ive talked to some TBers and they all seem that changing the pre amp is a great option I have....im new...

as the title says, im trying to decide what to do with my srx 390....i love the bass to death, but after switching cabinets, im finding that I either a.) have a set up issue....or b.) the bass produces a little too much low end for my liking(and yes i have been adjusting eq constantly).....i...

two basses i am currently looking at to work side by side with my Ibanez Soundgear SRX 390... WARWICK ROCKBASS CORVETTE BASIC i found used for $349.99.....or any style Fender Jazz Bass under $500.....:help: ive read many reviews about each, but it seems that the Warwick is the most...

Ok im in the market for a new or used j bass...I like the p bass but I need versatility and I like the thinner neck on the j. That being said, I was looking at the modern j bass at guitar center, and it seemed to be really loud but If I messed with the tone more I think I can get a great sound...

Looking into adding a chorus pedal and possibly adding an overdrive pedal and a wah to my set up, and getting rid of my bass limiter/enhancer and my tech 21 sansamp Any recommendations? Ill have no use for my previous pedals as im upgrading my rig greatly...im most interested in the chorus for...

anyone know where I can find the plastic piece of the input jack? mine works fine, the plastic piece that secures my instrument cable is the only thing broken. I believe my amp is out of warranty as well, i believe i bought it 3 years ago.

Anyone else pair an ampeg svt 410hlf with a gk700rbII amp? I've heard about the cabinet carrying a lot of low end and having a scoop to it...am I better off changing my cab to a GK brand? I need versatility and was looking at the 4 12 neo cab from GK...but I like the 410 cab as well...what pairs...

Looking at these to potentially even out tone....I've noticed a few bass players using a sonic maximizer...just needing some input to help me better understand them....any thoughts?

Just curious on what settings some are using...im looking for the absolute most versatile tone possible....not sure if im liking my tech21 sansamp 3 channel programmable driver...

Has anyone ever heard/played one of these? Ive been eying them on sweetwater but haven't found them in ANY store heres the link Fender Blacktop J-Bass | Sweetwater.com im looking for a versatile bass under $600, i play progressive rock, with hints of jazz and funk....nothing too...

Don't know too much about this one, although it seems to resemble a p bass. I was lent this bass and may possibly buy it off my friend. Anyone have any insight on this model? I was going to possibly replace the electronics, the bass overall is in great shape, just need to change the strings, im...

Anyone have any settings they'd like to share on a Boss lmb-3 bass limiter/enhancer? Im looking for an evened out progressive rock tone that is also versatile and also wanting to get every out take of the pedal I can get.