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Hi. Hoping to get feedback on the sum of parts and the potential for a pinch of magic. Drummer 1st, bassist, then guitar. I started on a squire affinity pack, touched just about everything Guitar Center & Sam Ash offer. Explored the whole tone wood rabbit hole. Currently using a Matt Freeman...

Hi, I'm hoping to get feedback on sonic truths of bass materials and parts. So, I've always struggled with gear and the perception of sonic quality as it equates to pricing/materials. I'm mainly a drummer. I strongly believe in using the highest of quality cymbals while drums can be of...

Hi All! I'm on my last leg of research before I pull the trigger and buy a new bass rig. I've enough experience with crap to know what not to get... but the higher end market stuff, where I luckily find myself at the moment, is difficult for me to discern. I've spent roughly 52 hours or more on...

I'm having a hard time understanding down tuning. I've used search, I've read threads... I'm just not getting it. Asking for help on this beat topic. Guitarist I'm jamming with is tuning to: C F A# D# G C So, should I be in C F A# D#? I've been in standard tuning, can't really find much...

Hello! I want to ask a few questions about different basses and why I feel like we all play the same ones. I'll try to be specific, hopefully helps to simplify answers/suggestions. I'm looking to get my first high quality bass. I've owned only Squires, 5 to be exact. I'm not knocking...

Okay, well I'm looking for a definitive answer regarding pots. I'm an electronics lamen. I've searched and read about pots and wondered if there's a definitive answer regardless of how much we might WANT there to be more to this pots story. Please educate me. If potentiometers are simply...

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Long story short my quest for a solid rig has been changed due to unforeseen circumstances, my budget has now dropped to $500. My original plan was to start with the very best cab I could afford. Best being made with care, quality materials, and what sound's good to me. Subjective I know. Get a...

I'm in search of the perfect cabinet. This search has me feeling more and more that the Holy Grail would be easier to find. I love the word "Best" on TB. It evokes more responses than most anything else I see. The overwhelming answer when asked is in general... what YOU like is best, for You...

I've been reading so much I'm getting really confused. Hoping for clarity on the subject. Goal: Change electronics in my Squier Classic Vibe P-Bass. w/Maple neck/fingerboard Tone Pot: - 250k stock w/.047uF cap I'm trying for more clarity in the mid section, while keeping those piercing highs...

I'm taking my first step towards building up a rig. Looking for insight. My thought process is to start with the best cabinet I can afford. In researching, starting with a 2x10 or 2x12 setup makes sense for me. I like the idea of a high SPL rating. From the stats I could find, Markbass lists...

Well here's another speaker cabinet question. In a complex world with complicated people I'll be trying to oversimplify this topic. I have read the amp FAQ's. I'm hoping to get a quality cabinet without going into debt. I think the general theme is buy the best you can afford. That said...

Well I pulled the trigger this afternoon… I thank all TB'ers for their help, so many questions and everyone's input made a difference. I started playing bass 5 years ago, this is my first new one since beginning. I'd like to share my story. Without any real knowledge I walked into GC ready...

Hi. So, I've read several threads on the subject of buying a bass, best this, that, etc. and after all the reading I'm down to a few key points. I'd like to get some opinions. It's understood that everything is subjective. Hoping for insight from the folks who've been down this road already...

I want a new bass guitar… a quality bass. So, what does that mean actually? I've been looking into a 'different' bass for a couple of years now. I've gone from a crappy P-bass copy, to a few Squire… affinity and standard series. After being frustrated with the instruments I used the John...

Hello, Recently I've been having a hard time finding help with bass lines/riffs. I'm super frustrated with all the tab sites where you find several different versions of the same song. In a perfect world my ear would guide me, but I struggle with dissecting bass lines. If by example it's...

Hi! I wasn't sure if adding this question to an older somewhat similar post was best… So, I'm asking the question again. Goal: To switch quickly between the two pickups without rolling the volumes up and down. Retain the ability to blend between these two pickups. I'm confused by the...

Hi, I've read several posts about individual parts, but its hard to discern the info. Money is the problem. I'm trying to get the very best I can with limited funds. I've started a project and now wondering if I should stop and get a better starting point. The whole don't polish a turd thing...

HI, Let me first apologize for the topic… I'm looking to replace the pots to use with my new pickups. I think I'll try Linear volumes and audio tone. My question is rooted in that its a P/J and I haven't found any info I could understand regarding linear vs audio blending with this setup. I'm...

I guess I'm just dumb. I've read what I could find but still feel confused as to the best way to connect my speakers to my bass head. my Carvin R1000 Redline So I thought I need to send a 4ohm worth of power to my 4ohm speakers? The bridge area on my R1000 has me questioning ... I plug each...

Just picked up a P-Bass replica. Can anyone tell from the pictures what type of wood this might be? Also, does it look like two pieces versus a solid piece to you?? btw, There isn't a single marking anywhere to indicate a serial number... Thank you!!

Hi, Just picked up this P-Bass body at a garage sale. I know its not a fender... Hoping someone knows their wood via a picture though? It also looks like two pieces of wood versus a solid body, anyone else see that? But I cant really see any seam along the edge (pic w/chip) so... clearly I'm...

My question: I want a better bass but just can't afford to buy a MIM or American Fender. I want to get rid of these damn rattles. What are good strings for a nice warm tone but not muddy and with just enough highs thrown in? Will better pups do any real justice as well... Its an Agathis body...