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    Tokai T-Bird

    Hi Guys! I'm getting a new bass soon, and i have set my sights on a Tokai Thunderbird. I really cant get much info on it and most of the info i got on it is mixed. Some Sources say its a bolt on, others say its set neck while there are also some that claims it to be a neck thru. Two shops...
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    Help!

    OK I just got a new second hand bass from some guy. When i got it the neck was slightly bowed, so i sent it to a shop and he helped me adjust it for free. the next week though, i found he relief was too much(in my opinion) so i want to tighten the truss rod slightly. My allen key fits perfectly...
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    Out of Tune - Always...

    I just got a second hand samick bass, and it never stays in tune for more than 10 mins. It keeps changing pitch and i have to keep tuning it constantly. Anyone have any idea why? Can you guys suggest ways to fix it? Is there a way to fix the problem WITHOUT changing the Tuners? (no...
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    Importance of a good amp?

    What is the difference between a good and a bad amp. I am buying a brandless amp due to my extremely low budget, and so i want to know what would be different (eg from a peavey or ibanez amplifier.) Is it a very big difference? If so? How so? Thanks!
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    What are the disadvantages of a cheap bass?

    I'm going to get a bass VERY soon:hyper:, 2nd hand. Its really cheap, about 70 USD with a gig bag. With it coming so cheap, the owner says its fully playable. It is from a cheap chinese brand (TGM). My question is, what are all the possible faults of a cheap bass? (eg parts fall off... sharp...
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    Jazz vs precision?

    I Noe it's a really noob-ish question,but what's the essential difference between a jazz and a precision bass. Like,can a jazz bass be used to play metal and rock, (tonewise). Do they reallysound different? Thanks !
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    Bass Shapes

    Hey Guys, I'm getting a new bass soon, and was wondering about the shapes thing. Like some people say that Explorer, or V-Basses are only for like metal and like different shapes are only for certain genre, so My question is: can one use a maybe... a Z shaped bass to play stuff like pop, funk or...
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    Good or bad bass?

    i'm going to get my first bass soon, and since i havn't got any experience in choosing a bass, i'm not sure how do you tell a good bass from a bad one? Thanks!
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    Suggestions for a bass

    Can anyone give me suggestions on a cheap bass with decent quality that looks good? Around 350 bucks, thanks. I'm a beginner btw.
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    Yamaha RBX170

    I 'm new to bass, and havn't got one yet, and i need a cheap bass, so yesterday i tried the Yamaha RBX170. I can't tell the difference between a good bass and a bad one, so can anyone help me review this bass? Is it good for a beginner? I would really appreciate it if you could give me a review...
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    New bass on budget

    I'm a pianist/ guitarist and i wanna pick up bass. However, i've got a budget of like $350 so i was wondering what bass to get. Can anyone suggest some good basses for around that price. And what is the difference between a cheap bass and an expensive one? btw is ESP good? Cos i hardly see...